In this episode of Witnessing Christ, Mark and Molly recap the 2025 Idaho Falls mission trip, where over 100 Christian missionaries—including 77 high school and college students—spent a week sharing the gospel in a community where 60% identify as Latter-day Saints.
Rather than leading with confrontation, this year’s outreach focused on Jesus’ parable of the Prodigal Son, inviting deep and personal spiritual conversations. Mark and Molly reflect on why this shift in approach opened doors—both literally and figuratively—as they recount stories of Mormons wrestling with perfectionism, questioning their worthiness, or feeling disconnected from God. Many, like “Tom,” a temple-attending man recovering from a heart attack, or “Kara,” who opened the final door after a long afternoon of rejections, found comfort in hearing that their worth comes not from what they do, but what Christ has done for them.
The episode also explores the students’ transformation from nervous door knockers to bold gospel witnesses, the cultural shifts in modern Mormonism, and the remarkable receptiveness of a hurting community. You’ll hear how even small questions like “What’s your favorite Bible story?” sparked gospel-centered discussions and led to divine appointments.
Whether you supported this trip through prayer, donations, or curiosity, this behind-the-scenes recap will encourage your heart and inspire you to marvel at what God is doing in the hearts of those both inside and outside the LDS faith.
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