68 Gospel Conversations with Mormons -- "Hunger and Thirst" [Part 1]

<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/51/52/8f/jwalker55293/3000x3000_15542230.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br /><p><br></p><br><br>In this two-part episode, Dr. Brady Blevins, Senior Apologist at Watchman Fellowship, and Staff Apologist Daniel Ray suggest some practical ways Christians can engage in productive gospel conversations with their Mormon friends.<br>Jesus said, "Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled" (Matthew 5:6). Latter-day Saints are taught that they obtain righteousness by their own "obedience to the laws and ordinances of the gospel" (Articles of Faith #3). We tend not to "hunger and thirst" for that which we believe we already have. But this raises some important questions:<br><br><ul> <br><li>Can anyone become righteous based on the requirements of the gospel found in the Book of Mormon?</li> <br><li>What must we really do to obtain "sufficient grace" according to the gospel in the Book of Mormon?</li> <br> </ul><br><br><br><br><p>Brady and Daniel discuss the requirements of the "Restored Gospel" of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and share practical advice on how to discuss these issues with our Mormon friends, coworkers and family. </p><br><p><strong>Dr. Brady Blevins</strong>, Senior Apologist with Watchman Fellowship, is a featured speaker and writer with the ministry. He also serves as the editor of our <em><a href="https://www.watchman.org/notebook">Profile Notebook</a></em>. He holds a BS in Bible and Pastoral Ministries from Arlington Baptist College, a MA in Counseling from Dallas Baptist University and a Doctorate in Educational Ministries from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. For more information: <a href="https://www.watchman.org/staff/BradyBlevinsBio.pdf">www.watchman.org/staff/BradyBlevinsBio.pdf</a>.</p><br><p><strong>Daniel Ray</strong>, Staff Apologist at Watchman Fellowship, is a speaker, writer, and podcast producer with the ministry. He holds a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies from Austin P