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Many of you watched our last podcast with Richard Dutcher, the “Father of Mormon Cinema. “ You heard his powerful, life-transforming story and learned about his latest film project. This podcast, in a sense, could be called Richard Dutcher Part 2. However, it isn't a continuation of the first podcast but rather a new path that God has placed before him. It is a new path that could not have come about had the years prior not taken place. The strength of Richard's faith and trust in God was his rock when he received shocking and what could have been devastating news this last April. Listen in as Greg and Jill unpack a “God story” that will encourage your faith and leave you excited for what is to come. http://thewaystationcommunity.com #richarddutcher #mormoncinema #thewaystation #standingtogether #christianunity
In this episode of Building Bridges with Greg and Jill, hosts Greg and Jill have an in-depth conversation with Utah's outgoing Attorney General, Sean Reyes. Gen. Reyes opens up about his plans after leaving office, shares a heartfelt story about the last words his mother spoke to him before she passed, and reflects on his proudest achievements during his time in office. Early in his first term as Utah's Attorney General, A.G. Reyes created what he called the "Evangelical Leadership Task Force," and asked Pastor Greg Johnson of Standing Together to lead it. The task force is an initiative designed to be a way for Gen. Reyes to both listen to and collaborate with Evangelical leaders in the state of Utah. Gen. Reyes talks about how this task force has helped advance some of his initiatives while in office. Don't miss this powerful and insightful conversation!
In this inspiring episode of Building Bridges with Greg and Jill, we sit down with Kelly Minter—an acclaimed writer, speaker, musician, and advocate for justice. Kelly is known for her heartfelt Bible studies and books that encourage readers to build deeper connections with God and each other. Her work with Justice and Mercy International highlights her commitment to serving vulnerable communities around the world. In our conversation, Kelly shares her journey of building bridges of faith through her writing and international travels. We explore how acts of kindness can reflect God's Kingdom here on earth, creating connections that transcend borders and bring people closer together. Join us for an uplifting discussion that will encourage you to live out your faith through love and compassion in your daily life. Learn more about Kelly Minter at kellyminter.com
Join us in this enlightening episode of Building Bridges With Greg and Jill as they welcome esteemed New Testament scholar Dr. Craig Blomberg. Renowned for his contributions to biblical studies, Dr. Blomberg discusses the profound themes of his influential book, How Wide the Divide? and his relationship with co-author Dr. Stephen Robinson. Published 17 years ago, this pioneering work explores the theological commonalities and differences between Evangelicals and Mormons, and has significantly influenced interfaith dialogue. Dr. Blomberg, a distinguished Professor Emeritus of New Testament at Denver Seminary, has authored or edited over 20 books, including "The Historical Reliability of the Gospels" and "Can We Still Believe the Bible?" His scholarly articles cover a wide range of topics, from the historical Jesus to biblical interpretation. In this episode, he discusses how evangelical and Mormon relationships have evolved over the past two decades, highlighting the strides made in understanding, dialogue, and cooperation between these faith communities. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion that not only revisits the key insights of Dr. Blomberg's work but also highlights the ongoing journey toward mutual respect in a diverse religious landscape.
In this enlightening episode of "Building Bridges with Greg and Jill," we have the privilege of getting to know Pastor Jeff McCullough, the host of the podcast "Hello Saints." Join us as we explore Jeff's upbringing in a diverse racial community in Illinois and his educational experiences, which exposed him to various Christian denominations, fostering a deep understanding of diverse faiths. Our conversation delves into the unique challenges and rewards of his podcast, where he navigates the delicate balance of engaging with both traditional Christians and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). Jeff shares his experiences, addressing the criticism and the positive feedback from both sides. Discover his goal to sustain a continuous and meaningful conversation between his own Evangelical faith and the LDS perspectives, promoting understanding in the spirit of building bridges.
In this episode of "Building Bridges with Greg and Jill," we had the pleasure of sitting down with Sarah West and Heather Erickson, founders of The Chara Project. Join us as we delve into a heartwarming conversation about the beauty of Bible studies with individuals of diverse faiths. Sarah and Heather share insightful perspectives on fostering connections through shared spiritual exploration. Discover the valuable resources available on their website, thecharaproject.com, designed to help you initiate Bible studies with your neighbors and friends. From gaining a profound love for God's Word to witnessing the genuine hunger for spiritual knowledge, our guests illuminate the transformative power of studying the Bible both on your own and together with others. Tune in for an enriching discussion that highlights the changing landscape of Utah and how what we are learning here is relevant to many other cultures and contexts.
Welcome to another episode of "Building Bridges with Greg and Jill," where we explore the connections that bring people together across diverse communities.In today's conversation, we have the honor of sitting down with a General Authority Seventy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Commissioner of Education, Elder Clark Gilbert and the newly appointed president of Brigham Young University, Dr. Shane Reese. Join us as we delve into their insightful interactions with Evangelical leaders in higher education. We'll uncover the power of kindness as a transformative force and discuss how these connections have ushered in a refreshing era of understanding and collaboration. Get ready to discover the bridges being built between different faiths and educational institutions as our guests share their experiences and the impact of the kindness they've received from Evangelicals.
Join Greg and Jill, Directors of Standing Together and hosts of the podcast "Building Bridges with Greg and Jill," in a thought-provoking episode where they sit down with Brian Kluth, the national spokesperson of the National Association of Evangelicals' Financial Health. In this riveting conversation, Brian shares his wealth of experience as a pastor, bestselling author, and sought-after speaker on economic challenges and generosity. Delve into the world of economic challenges faced by all of us as Brian provides valuable insights and solutions. Learn about the national Bless Your Pastor campaign and discover how generosity can be a transformative force in building stronger, more resilient communities. Tune in to "Building Bridges with Greg and Jill" for an inspiring exploration of generosity in the realm of ministry with this compelling interview featuring Brian Kluth. https://blessyourpastor.org/ https://naefinancialhealth.org/
Join Greg and Jill in this enlightening episode of Building Bridges with Greg and Jill as they sit down with Dr. Kyle Beshears, Campus Pastor of Mars Hill Church in Mobile, Alabama, teacher and author, and Dr. Stephan Taeger, professor of Ancient Scripture at BYU specializing in Homiletics and an author. As both religious scholars and personal friends, they discuss their experiences and the ongoing effort to build bridges and seek truth between their faith communities. Discover their passion for involving more students in faith discussions, and explore their hopes for greater understanding and truth-seeking in the future.
Welcome to another enlightening episode of Building Bridges with Greg and Jill! In this episode, we had the privilege of chatting with the remarkable author and speaker, Margaret Feinberg. We discuss her recent participation in the Multiply Goodness event, Jubilee, her impactful Bible study Revelation: Extravagant Hope, and her captivating book Taste and See: Discovering God Among Butchers, Bakers, and Fresh Food Makers. This meaningful conversation bridges faith, culture, and the human experience.
In this episode of Building Bridges with Greg and Jill, our hosts interview Rose Burnside and Alesia Robinson of The Chosen Angels Prayer Warriors. Rose and Alesia both have experienced heartache through difficult marriages, divorce, reconciliation, and loss through the deaths of their ex-husbands. Their love for Jesus, the TV series The Chosen, and all who God puts in their paths has compelled them to love well and pray hard. This compelling interview is inspiring and brings hope to God's Kingdom coming here on earth.
This is a truly transformative episode of Building Bridges with Greg and Jill. In this heartfelt conversation, we sit down with Michael J. Heil, author of the compelling book "Pursued." Brace yourselves as we embark on an inspiring journey, exploring how people battling addiction can find solace, support, and true healing through Jesus Christ. Prepare to be moved as we delve into parents' pivotal role in guiding their children toward recovery and restoration. Michael's remarkable story of redemption and triumph over addiction will leave you in awe as we uncover how surrendering his life to Jesus became the catalyst for his remarkable transformation. Get ready to be uplifted, encouraged, and reminded of the enduring power of faith, love, and hope. This is an episode you won't want to miss! www.michaeljheil.com
*Note: We apologize for the low audio quality on this video, due to a computer crash which caused us to lose the microphone audio. We hope you're still able to enjoy the discussion! Join Greg and Jill in a discussion with Dr. Walter Kim, President of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE), as they reflect on the importance of refreshing the term "Evangelical." They delve into how the media has distorted the meaning of the term, highlighting the need for clarity. Dr. Kim shares his personal story and how his role with the NAE has given him opportunities to practice hospitality and be the hands and feet of Jesus, as others have done for him. This conversation is a must-listen, as it offers a compelling perspective on the topic.
In this episode of Building Bridges with Greg and Jill, they interview Tonia Tewell, Executive Director of Holding Out Help. The discussion reveals isolation, abuse, lack of education, and criminal activity. Tonia details how her organization has been able to help and the numerous people involved compassionately giving of their time, money and resources. Recently FLDS leaders have given new demands of the FLDS people that could possibly end the lives of many if law enforcement does not step in. It's a fascinating and inspiring interview.
Join Greg and Jill as they discuss the many ways that they've seen God moving over the last year. Be encouraged by their stories and share your own God stories in the comment section. It's exciting to see the hand of God in Utah and across the country.
Join Greg and Jill as they discuss the many ways that they've seen God moving over the last year. Be encouraged by their stories and share your own God stories in the comment section. It's exciting to see the hand of God in Utah and across the country.
In this episode of Building Bridges with Greg and Jill, our hosts sit with the once-named “Father of Mormon Cinema,” Richard Dutcher. Richard shares his life journey in and out of Mormonism. Richard thrives in bringing his relationship with Jesus into his lifelong love of filmmaking. If you listen to this fascinating conversation to the end, Richard reveals his next big film project in the final minutes.
C.S. Lewis Scholar, Dr. Jerry Root, shares story after story with Greg and Jill about how his plunge into all things Lewis has shaped his career, faith and relationships. This riveting exchange will keep you wanting to hear more.
Pastor Robert Guiller joined Greg and Jill on the set of Building Bridges with Greg and Jill to discuss vital principles to apply to all of our relationships. Slowing down, asking important questions, and listening to the Holy Spirit were all topics of conversation in this compelling discussion. The vast knowledge Pastor Robert brings to the table from his experience as a life, and mental health coach will be helpful for any relationship. The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero
It is said that discussing the topics of religion and politics is impolite. In this month's edition of “Building Bridges with Greg and Jill,” they take a unique look, with former Utah Governor Governor Gary Herbert, at the upcoming midterm election and how civil conversations can be had without fear of conflict. Governor Gary Herbert explains a new system of evaluating political candidates based on character and ethics that can help our dialog about these difficult topics called the Dignity Index. Join the conversation and add to the discussion with comments.
In this podcast, Greg and Jill introduce you to a new up-and-coming author, Susan Opitz Nelson. The title of her first book is The Failure of God, Honesty about Faith. They discuss with Susan the provocative title, her intended audience, and how people in all different stages of their faith journey, even atheists, can benefit from diving into this great read.
Greg and Jill explore their journey in relationships with people with different beliefs. When God opens a door to share Jesus with others, they have found that the best approach is with humility, wisdom about the person you are engaging with, wisdom about God, and a genuine authenticity ready to grow and learn from others.
The overturning of Roe v. Wade has sparked a polarizing response in our Nation. In this month's episode of Building Bridges with Greg and Jill, they explore the possibility that it could be a unifying moment in history among followers of Christ, and those that value life from start to finish. Along with George Stewart, Director of Pregnancy Resource Center of Salt Lake, they discuss the deceptions in the media and a response that has the power to change the history of our Nation.
Greg and Jill tackle the complex and controversial topic of "Cancel Culture" and how followers of Christ often cancel people in response to sin or perceived sin (without even a conversation). They address "hero" ministers such as Ravi Zacharias, Ted Haggard, Jim Bakker, and others. The discussion revolves around a biblical way to handle sin and how American Christians typically handle sin. Can victims choose forgiveness? Can sinners repent and be restored? As followers of Christ, how can we help bring peace and unity when another's choices have hurt us?
BYU Religion Professors, ANDY rEed, and Mike MacKay discuss ldS/Evangelical Student Dialogue with Greg and Jill. every area of our lives is affected by our ability to love others well. The skills learned in dialogue with those of other faiths help us to follow what jEsus called the 2nd greatest commandment, to love our neighbor as ourselves. listen in to find out what challenge Greg threw out to those in the southern states.
Greg and Jill have a candid and gracefilled conversation with LDS author and speaker Emily Belle Freeman. She shares a bit of her story and graciously shares her understanding of LDS scripture about heaven, outer darkness, grace, works and other hot button topics between traditional Christians and latter-day saints. https://www.multiplygoodness.com https://www.standingtogether.org https://www.emilybellefreeman.com
Greg and Jill interview a friend, Emily Snyder, Senior Product Manager of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She shares a lifetime of interactions with traditional Christians (Evangelicals) and even a fun story about a season of working for Magnolia with Chip and Joanna Gaines. They discuss the importance of having civil conversations with those of different faiths and helping others draw close to Jesus by loving them and sharing truth.
Greg and Jill interview top apologetics professor Dr Craig Hazen, Biola University, on the topic of whether 2 Corinthians 6:14 applies to our LDS friends or not and the history of the Mormon/ Evangelical Dialogue
Come and sit in on the conversation with Greg and Jill as they meet with two of The Chosen's Executive Producers, Derral Eves and Brad Pelo. Derral and Brad are both Mormons in the evangelical world of The Chosen TV Series. The discussion revolves around how they became a part of the production and the dynamics between the two faith communities.
Join Jill and Greg as they discuss how challenging the last two years have been for local churches across Utah and around the nation. Responding to the covid pandemic has been hard for pastors and congregants alike. As broken as the church may appear, Greg and Jill are confident that the Bride of Christ is still beautiful and that God's sifting work will bring new beauty in the Body of Christ!
Join us for Episode #1 of "Building Bridges with Greg and Jill!" We are so excited to bring back our Standing Together podcast with a new and improved format. Instead of just Greg, now it's Greg and Jill that will discuss key topics related to bridge building and relational dialogue efforts. We begin our new podcast with a personal and honest review of the marital challenges we have faced over the last year and all that God has done to changes our hearts and miraculously heal our union! It's pretty incredible, all glory to God!
Living in Utah as an Evangelical, An Interview with Pastor Bill Young of the Rock Church
Join us this month for a personal conversation between Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Dr. George Wood, former General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God for this month's Building Bridges with Greg Johnson podcast.
Interview with Dr. Craig Blomberg
Azusa Pacific University students talk with Greg about the Mormon/Evangelical Student Dialogue program that has been in operation since 2003.
On this month's podcast we welcome Dr. Robert Millet, retired professor of religion at BYU. Bob and Greg have known each other since April 11, 1997. They began by building a friendship, that began a larger theological dialogue between Latter-day Saint and evangelical scholars in May of 2000. In 2001 they began to give public presentations called, "A Mormon and an Evangelical in Conversation," which they did exactly 65 times over a twelve year run. On our podcast, Greg and Bob talk about their friendship and experiences over the last 20+ years. This is a podcast not to be missed!!!
In life, we often approach random as well as scheduled meetings with other people as incidental realities of life. What if we all changed our perspective when it came to engaging with other people, either in random situations or scheduled? What if we all thought that my next meeting with whoever could be one of the most important meetings of our lives? Every meeting we have with another human being could literally change our lives, in good ways and sometimes in very bad ways as well. In today’s podcast, I discuss some of the most wonderful and strategic relationships I have in my life and how God orchestrated opportunities for me to step into that significantly advanced the Mormon/Evangelical dialogue. Understanding how we should approach every meeting and relationship engagement as an opportunity that could be life changing will open doors for you that you could never imagine. Check out Building Bridges with Greg Johnson to hear more about this amazing life principle. Question: “Are you seizing the divine opportunities coming into your life?”
Over the last 25 plus years, a new dialogue has emerged between thoughtful evangelicals and Latter-day Saints that quietly began in Denver, Colorado on the campus of Denver Theological Seminary on March 15, 1992. That evening a forum was held to respond to the recent book, “Are Mormons Christian?” by Dr. Stephan E. Robinson of BYU. Four Denver Seminary scholars reacted to Robinson’s book before a crowd of about 400 people. That forum was later heard by Dr. Robinson who ultimately responded with a seven page, single space letter critiquing his critics, which ultimately led to a relationship between Robinson and New Testament Scholar, Dr. Craig Blomberg. Five years later, their landmark book, How Wide the Divide? was published by Intervarsity Press in the spring of 1997. Looking back, it all seems so divinely inspired while at the time this new conversation looked pretty meager. However, this early history has led to a movement, one tried and tested, reaching the most senior leadership of the LDS Church as well as the evangelical community. It’s a story only God could write and bless!
Check out our interview with Bridge Builder extraordinaire, Nick Vujicic! Nick speaks around the world with audiences that vary from high school students, to the incarcerated, to members of government, including seven presidents of different countries, covering topics as varied bullying, suicide, inspirational motivation, and his personal faith in Jesus Christ! You'll enjoy this insightful look into the life of Nick Vujicic and his amazing ministry of inspiration and sharing the love of God.
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