There's an age-old tension that exists in the relationship between faith and works. After all, this topic lead to the Protestant Reformation.
How do works interact with faith? Do our works save us? Where does grace come in?
Evangelical Presenter: Jordan B Cooper of Just and Sinner on YouTube
Latter-day Saint Presenter: Jacob Hansen of Thoughtful Faith on Youtube
Today's presentation is a two-part conversation between Pastor Jeff and David Butler. The first session is a conversation about the Latter-day Saint and Protestant views on the essence and destiny of human beings. The second session deals with the question, "What is heaven like?"
Evangelical Presenter: Jeff McCullough of Hello Saints
Latter-day Saint Presenter: David Butler of Don't Miss This and Revival Podcast, YouTube
Does faith require proof? How can we have confidence in what we believe? This is a question we deeply consider, not only personally within ourselves but within our faith communities. How do Latter-day Saints and Protestants hold this tension between faith and reason based on their respective truth claims?
Evangelical Presenter: Dr. Sean McDowell
Latter-day Saint Presenters: Hayden and Jackson Paul
Why do Protestants embrace Sola Scriptura? Why do Latter-day Saints embrace the Book of Mormon? How can we trust the canonicity of the Bible? Do Latter-day Saints and Protestants study and interpret scripture the same way? These questions drive at the heart of the foundations of our respective beliefs. You don't want to miss these presentations!
Evangelical Presenter: Pastor Kyle Beshears, Pastor in Mobile, AL
Latter-day Saint Presenter: Dr. Trevan Hatch, Professor of Religion, BYU
Protestant Evangelicals and Latter-day Saints are both known for being involved in conversations surrounding politics and social issues. What does it mean to be a person of faith in America in 2024? What Christian values should we rally around? What social values should we reject? Where can Latter-day Saints and Evangelicals come together as we engage with culture and politics?
Evangelical Presenter: Del Tackett
Latter-day Saint Presenter: Hannah Stoddard
During the Summit Replay in November of 2024, we added TWO bonus videos: a bonus conversation with Dr. John Hilton from BYU about the show The Chosen and an extended version of a conversation with Pastor Jeff, Joy and Ganel-Lyn Condie about the life of an LDS woman.
During the initial Summit that was held in June of 2024, Pastor Jeff and Joy held a special livestream for summit participants. Check out the the replay of the conversation and the Q&A!
Family and marriage are deeply important to many of us. What do Latter-day Saints believe about family and marriage in this life? Why is there such an emphasis on eternal families and eternal marriages in the Latter-day Saint paradigm? Do Protestants believe families are forever? If Protestants don't believe in eternal marriage, what is the point of marriage and what will those relationships look like in the life to come?
Evangelical Presenter: Pastor Mike Smith
Latter-day Saint Presenter: Greg Matsen
One of the most important relationships for any Protestant church-goer in America is one's relationship with their pastor. It was interesting for Pastor Jeff to learn that Latter-day Saint congregations don't have pastors but are led by lay leaders called bishops.
In Part 1 of today's sessions, Pastor Jeff interviews a group of Latter-day Saint bishops. In Part 2, Kurt Francom from the Leading Saints Podcast interviews a group of evangelical pastors.
What are the similarities and differences between the role of pastor and bishop? What does a day in the life of a pastor look like? How do bishops balance their personal / professional lives with their calling? What are the most rewarding aspects and the most challenging aspects of these roles?
Who is Jesus? Do Latter-day Saints and Protestants answer this the same way... or are there differences? Is Jesus God? Is Jesus eternal? Why did he come to earth? These are important considerations that drive to the center of Latter-day Saint and Protestant dialogue. It's important that we all lean in on today's sessions to understand how we answer one of the important questions Jesus asks his disciples, "Who do you say that I am?"
Evangelical Presenter: Greg Johnson
Latter-day Saint Presenter: Todd McLauchlin
In an age where truth is relative, what are the objective rallying points for Protestants and Latter-day Saints? Are those epistemological rallying points the same or different? These are considerations that are becoming increasingly important in a drifting culture.
Evangelical Presenter: Del Tackett, The Truth Project
Latter-day Saint Presenter: Dr. Mike Goodman, Professor of Religion - BYU