Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast We Can’t Both Be Christian
Dec 26, 2025
Explore the fundamental differences between Latter-day Saint theology and traditional Christianity. Delve into whether being a winsome ambassador matters if God draws people to Him. Engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the pros and cons of attending a megachurch, including the cultural dynamics that come with it. Discover how Mormonism's definitions of key terms clash with historic Christian beliefs. Tune in for insights on responsibility in witnessing and the nuances of faith engagement.
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Dinner Table: University Encounters LDS Claims
- Greg relates a dinner-table conversation where a daughter encountered many LDS students at university.
- He encountered their confident claim that Mormonism is simply another Christian denomination, which he disputes.
Press For Core Doctrines, Not Labels
- Don't accept superficial claims that shared belief in 'Jesus' makes two groups the same religion.
- Press for core doctrinal definitions to reveal whether beliefs truly overlap with classical Christianity.
Mormon Godhead Differs From Trinitarianism
- Mormon materials explicitly reject the Nicene/trinitarian understanding and describe the Godhead as three distinct personages.
- Greg highlights this as a fundamental theological divergence amounting to polytheism versus classical Christian monotheism.