Kolob to Calvary's podcast
72 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsKolob to Calvary Podcast speaks to the heart and soul of those leaving Mormonism for Biblically-based faith. It also serves as a digital portal to empower like-minded believers seeking to better understand the Word of God and to prepare and equip them to be victorious on the spiritual battlefield.
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K2C 50 - Challenges Facing Christians Today
March 10, 2024 22:58 - 30 minutes - 31.9 MBAs a free (or formerly free) society, we’re being attacked on multiple fronts. The assaults are coming from the sectors of politics, education, finance, environment, health, and culture. Deception and media propaganda is now the norm. And to add insult to injury, apostate churches teaching doctrines of demons lead many astray, like lambs to the slaughter. Our enemy—the kingdom of darkness—uses people to carry out its plans through as many agents of change as possible, and this has happene...
K2C 49 - Deception Part 3
February 17, 2024 19:56 - 25 minutes - 27 MBBankers are not taught to recognize every possible counterfeit bill out there. They are taught to know the genuine bill so well that they can spot a fake. We have the best spiritual Counterfeit Detector of all; the Holy Spirit. There is only one truth that matters from an eternal perspective—Jesus is the way, the Truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Him. We must devote ourselves to being truth seekers. Put on the armor of God and take up the shield of faith. Be wise ...
K2C 48 - Deception Part 2
February 06, 2024 14:30 - 18 minutes - 20.6 MBAuthentic Christianity is not an institution—it’s placing one’s faith and trust in Jesus Christ as Messiah and redeemer, and through Jesus being reconciled to God. In this episode, Tracy uses her experience in Mormonism to illustrate that the Enemy—Satan—uses the same deceptive tactics in every false religious system outside and inside of the umbrella of Christianity. Religious deception and spiritual abuse exists within some Christian churches. When honest questions or a desire for tra...
K2C 47 - Deception Part 1
January 29, 2024 14:15 - 17 minutes - 20 MBIt’s obvious we live in a world and a time of great deception. We may not be able to completely avoid being deceived, but there are ways to overcome deception so we can walk in truth and victory. This episode takes a look at different types of deception.
K2C 46 - Unceasing Prayer
January 11, 2024 21:16 - 18 minutes - 20.5 MBWhat does it mean to pray without ceasing? It’s truly amazing how we have a direct connection with God in that He not only hears us when we pray aloud, but also hears and knows our very thoughts and the things we are praying in our minds.
K2C 45 - Authority of the Believer
January 03, 2024 14:40 - 28 minutes - 30.1 MBIt is important that we know who we are in Jesus and that we have a solid unshakable faith in the authority He gives each of us. We have to know that our identity is firmly established in Christ and Christ alone. Jesus modeled what He wanted His disciples to do. He modeled what He wants us to do as his disciples. We have access to the same power and authority that Jesus had.
K2C 44 - Armor of God: All Prayer and Supplication
December 27, 2023 14:30 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB"...as you pray at all times, with all kinds of prayers and requests, in the Spirit, vigilantly and persistently, for all God’s people." (Ephesians 6:18) There’s one more key to successfully putting on the armor. The apostle Paul concludes his instruction concerning the various pieces of armor by adding that we should "pray always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit." In all the teaching and training we do in spiritual warfare, don’t underestimate the power of prayer—particula...
K2C 43 - Armor of God: The Cloak of Zeal
December 21, 2023 14:00 - 22 minutes - 24.2 MB"For He put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation on His head; He put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloak." (Isaiah 59:17) God Himself is zealous and fervently passionate about His people and His plan. In simplest terms, zeal is fuel. It is anything that drives people: their passion, their purpose, what they live for. For Christians, zeal is a burning desire to do God's will and to live according to His purpose.
K2C 42 - Armor of God: The Sword of the Spirit
December 13, 2023 15:00 - 26 minutes - 27.8 MBTake the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. (Ephesians 6:17) In Ephesians 6, Paul lists as the sixth piece of armor, "the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." It’s important to understand how the imagery of a soldier's sword helps us know how to use Scripture to win our spiritual battles. The battle is real and immediate, with the specter of sudden destruction looming. In the midst of Babylon, we must heed the call to come out. Our futur...
K2C 41 - Armor of God: The Helmet of Salvation
December 06, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 28.6 MBBe be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes...Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. (Ephesians 6:10–11, 17) Most people wish life would be a picnic, but every person on earth will face sorrow, hardship, and suffering at some point in their lives. Yet despite this truth, many—even believers with an understanding of the devil and his devices—mentally a...
K2C 40 - Armor of God: The Shield of Faith
December 01, 2023 06:38 - 19 minutes - 21.9 MB"...in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one." (Ephesians 6:15) It’s imperative that we understand and know what are we are placing our faith in. Faith requires a large dose of trust. As with anything of importance, examining the evidence is a must. In terms of our belief and reliance on God of the Bible, we can see from Scripture that God is faithful and unchangeable, and that we can trust Him to ful...
K2C 39 - Armor of God: The Shoes of the Gospel of Peace
November 22, 2023 15:00 - 15 minutes - 17.9 MB"...and having strapped on your feet the preparation of the gospel of peace" (Ephesins 6:15). What do these shoes represent and how are they to be worn? We must have the right shoes for the right occasion. We wouldn’t wear flip flops to a formal dinner or to hike in the woods. Roman infantrymen wore tough sandals that were studded with thick, sharp nails on the bottoms to increase their traction. The bottom of our shoes are fitted with the nails that pierced our Savior’s hands and feet. Th...
K2C 38 - Armor of God: The Breastplate of Righteousness
November 15, 2023 15:50 - 20 minutes - 22.6 MB"Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood...Stand firm therefore, having belted your waist with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness..." (Ephesians 6:11–12, 14) The account of David and Goliath offers insight into donning the armor of God. King Saul tries to discourage David by saying he was but a boy and Goliath a seasoned warrior from his youth. That’s like u...
K2C 37 Armor of God: The Belt of Truth
November 09, 2023 03:32 - 22 minutes - 24.2 MB"Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places." (Ephesians 6:11–17) When we secure the belt of truth around our waists, there are six areas of truth that we must know and understand: Truth about the Godhead Truth about Scripture an...
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly About Church Today
July 27, 2022 23:19 - 21 minutes - 20.4 MBWhat happened to the modern Christian Church? Things have changed in the last couple decades going from genuine worship and focus on Jesus to concert-style music and feel-good messages. Are we being led down a primrose path to destruction? We were saved to do good works that God prepared in advance for us to do. A gospel that requires nothing of its followers is not good news!
K2C 36 - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly About Church Today
July 27, 2022 23:19 - 21 minutes - 20.4 MBWhat happened to the modern Christian Church? Things have changed in the last couple decades going from genuine worship and focus on Jesus to concert-style music and feel-good messages. Are we being led down a primrose path to destruction? We were saved to do good works that God prepared in advance for us to do. A gospel that requires nothing of its followers is not good news!
Church After Mormonism
July 19, 2022 21:22 - 16 minutes - 15.8 MBFinding a church can be difficult for those leaving Mormonism. Fear and uncertainty are the biggest roadblocks. It's helpful to have an understanding of what "church" is and what it isn't. It's time to move away from pablum and pious platitudes. We need pastors who study and can "rightly divide the word of truth."
K2C 35 - Church After Mormonism
July 19, 2022 21:22 - 16 minutes - 15.8 MBFinding a church can be difficult for those leaving Mormonism. Fear and uncertainty are the biggest roadblocks. It's helpful to have an understanding of what "church" is and what it isn't. It's time to move away from pablum and pious platitudes. We need pastors who study and can "rightly divide the word of truth."
K2C 34 - Dealing with Toxic People After Leaving Mormonism
June 07, 2018 16:23 - 15 minutes - 18.1 MBIf you're able to walk away from the LDS Church with the support of family and friends, count yourself among the lucky ones. Most individuals leaving the Church get pushback of some kind from Mormon relatives and acquaintances. While you can expect resistance, negative reactions, heated arguments, awkward conversations, and strained relationships, what should you do if things turn toxic? How do you set boundaries to protect yourself and your family?
Dealing with Toxic People
June 07, 2018 16:23 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBIf you're able to walk away from the LDS Church with the support of family and friends, count yourself among the lucky ones. Most individuals leaving the Church get pushback of some kind from Mormon relatives and acquaintances. While you can expect resistance, negative reactions, heated arguments, awkward conversations, and strained relationships, what should you do if things turn toxic? How do you set boundaries to protect yourself and your family?
Throwing Baby Jesus Out with the Bathwater | Leaving Mormonism, Regaining Faith
December 13, 2017 18:46 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBLeaving Mormonism doesn't have to mean losing faith. It isn't necessary to throw Baby Jesus out with the Mormon bathwater. Coming to grips with whether or not God is real and relevant is a challenge facing ex-Mormons. They exit a false paradigm and consequently are fearful of being deceived again. It seems less painful to choose unbelief rather than take the chance of being hurt by religion again. But what if God (not the god of Mormonism; but the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob) really exi...
K2C 33 - Throwing Baby Jesus Out with the Bathwater - Leaving Mormonism, Regaining Faith
December 13, 2017 18:46 - 25 minutes - 27.6 MBLeaving Mormonism doesn't have to mean losing faith. It isn't necessary to throw Baby Jesus out with the Mormon bathwater. Coming to grips with whether or not God is real and relevant is a challenge facing ex-Mormons. They exit a false paradigm and consequently are fearful of being deceived again. It seems less painful to choose unbelief rather than take the chance of being hurt by religion again. But what if God (not the god of Mormonism; but the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob) really exi...
Chapter 26 Tying Up Loose Ends - Mormonism, the Matrix, and Me audiobook
October 14, 2015 19:04 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBIn the concluding chapter to "Mormonism, the Matrix, and Me," Tracy explains what it's like for Mormons who find out the foundation they've built their lives upon is shifting sand, and offers a heart-felt apology to LDS friends and loved ones who were hurt by her insensitive words and actions when she left the Church. She dispels rumors about why she left Mormonism, and details what happened to her marriage, family, and spiritual walk. Mormonism, the Matrix, and Me by Tracy Tennant is avail...
K2C 32 - Chapter 26 Tying Up Loose Ends - Mormonism, the Matrix, and Me audiobook
October 14, 2015 19:04 - 23 minutes - 25.5 MBIn the concluding chapter to "Mormonism, the Matrix, and Me," Tracy explains what it's like for Mormons who find out the foundation they've built their lives upon is shifting sand, and offers a heart-felt apology to LDS friends and loved ones who were hurt by her insensitive words and actions when she left the Church. She dispels rumors about why she left Mormonism, and details what happened to her marriage, family, and spiritual walk. Mormonism, the Matrix, and Me by Tracy Tennant is avai...
K2C 31 - Chapter 25 Every Silver Lining Has a Cloud - Mormonism, the Matrix, and Me audiobook
October 11, 2015 00:56 - 17 minutes - 19.7 MBTracy and four of her sons take a five-week long cross-country trip, staying at the homes of ex-Mormons along the way. Scott and the rest of the kids rendezvous with them in Utah for the Crookston family reunion. By the end of their extraordinary adventure, three of Tracy's teenagers reject Mormonism. Of her remaining LDS adult sons, one leaves on a mission for the Church and the other comes to faith in the Biblical Jesus while in rehab. Yet, with all the miracles taking place, Tracy and Sco...
Chapter 25 Every Silver Lining Has a Cloud - Mormonism, the Matrix, and Me audiobook
October 11, 2015 00:56 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBTracy and four of her sons take a five-week long cross-country trip, staying at the homes of ex-Mormons along the way. Scott and the rest of the kids rendezvous with them in Utah for the Crookston family reunion. By the end of their extraordinary adventure, three of Tracy's teenagers reject Mormonism. Of her remaining LDS adult sons, one leaves on a mission for the Church and the other comes to faith in the Biblical Jesus while in rehab. Yet, with all the miracles taking place, Tracy and Sco...
Chapter 24 Courting Disaster - Mormonism, the Matrix, and Me audiobook
October 06, 2015 16:39 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBLDS relatives and friends argue that Tracy left the Church for attention, or because the standards were too hard to keep, or because she never had a testimony to begin with. Her visiting teachers bombard her with pro-Mormon material and Tracy shares her written Exit Story (reasons for leaving the Church) with them in response. After being "prompted by the Spirit," Bishop Lytle decides to convene a disciplinary court on Tracy for charges of apostasy. After being threatened with a lawsuit, the...
K2C 30 - Chapter 24 Courting Disaster - Mormonism, the Matrix, and Me audiobook
October 06, 2015 16:39 - 18 minutes - 20.7 MBLDS relatives and friends argue that Tracy left the Church for attention, or because the standards were too hard to keep, or because she never had a testimony to begin with. Her visiting teachers bombard her with pro-Mormon material and Tracy shares her written Exit Story (reasons for leaving the Church) with them in response. After being "prompted by the Spirit," Bishop Lytle decides to convene a disciplinary court on Tracy for charges of apostasy. After being threatened with a lawsuit, the...
Chapter 23 No Middle Ground - Mormonism, the Matrix, and Me audiobook
October 01, 2015 11:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBTracy and Scott begin a weekly study with their home-teacher, an attorney, to investigate the problems of Mormonism and, if possible, substantiate its truth claims. They are sadly disappointed at Brother Ellis' lackluster efforts to research and find the truth. The home-teacher acts more like a defense attorney for the Church than a bulldog detective determined to get to the bottom of things. Scott asks to be released from all his church callings.
K2C 29 - Chapter 23 No Middle Ground - Mormonism, the Matrix, and Me audiobook
October 01, 2015 11:00 - 19 minutes - 21.3 MBTracy and Scott begin a weekly study with their home-teacher, an attorney, to investigate the problems of Mormonism and, if possible, substantiate its truth claims. They are sadly disappointed at Brother Ellis' lackluster efforts to research and find the truth. The home-teacher acts more like a defense attorney for the Church than a bulldog detective determined to get to the bottom of things. Scott asks to be released from all his church callings.
K2C 28 - Chapter 22 Family Survival - Mormonism, the Matrix, and Me audiobook
September 29, 2015 00:54 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBWeekly Family Home Evenings and daily family devotions become a battleground over theology. Every attempt Tracy makes at teaching Biblical truth is undermined by Scott as he continues to defend Mormonism, even though he doesn't believe it. Tracy and the kids look for a new church to attend. Some of their misconceptions about Christianity are cleared up.
Chapter 22 Family Survival - Mormonism, the Matrix, and Me audiobook
September 29, 2015 00:54 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBWeekly Family Home Evenings and daily family devotions become a battleground over theology. Every attempt Tracy makes at teaching Biblical truth is undermined by Scott as he continues to defend Mormonism, even though he doesn't believe it. Tracy and the kids look for a new church to attend. Some of their misconceptions about Christianity are cleared up.
Chapter 21 You Can't Fire Me, I Quit - Mormonism, the Matrix, and Me audiobook
September 24, 2015 17:20 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBTracy teaches her last Relief Society lesson on the topic Beware of False Prophets. The Relief Society sisters and 1st counselor in the Bishopric love the lesson, although the implication of its message wouldn't be seen until the following week when Tracy stops attending the ward. With confidence and determination, she hands the Bishop her church resignation letter. He asks her to hold off a little while longer for the sake of their friendship.
K2C 27 - Chapter 21 You Can't Fire Me, I Quit - Mormonism, the Matrix, and Me audiobook
September 24, 2015 17:20 - 15 minutes - 18.5 MBTracy teaches her last Relief Society lesson on the topic Beware of False Prophets. The Relief Society sisters and 1st counselor in the Bishopric love the lesson, although the implication of its message wouldn't be seen until the following week when Tracy stops attending the ward. With confidence and determination, she hands the Bishop her church resignation letter. He asks her to hold off a little while longer for the sake of their friendship.
K2C 26 - Chapter 20 Taking off the Blinders - Mormonism, the Matrix, and Me audiobook
September 21, 2015 18:37 - 19 minutes - 21.4 MB"Your mom will never let you get baptized, cuz she's an apostate now!" Tracy overheard her 10-year-old nephew warn her soon-to-be eight-year-old son. She was quickly becoming "the black sheep of the family." LDS relatives refused to even entertain the possibility that the Church might not be true. Tracy and Scott had been hoping that the trip to Utah would be instrumental in supporting the claims of Mormonism; instead, it only confirmed their doubts. To know one way or the other, for once an...
Chapter 20 Taking off the Blinders - Mormonism, the Matrix, and Me audiobook
September 21, 2015 18:37 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB"Your mom will never let you get baptized, cuz she's an apostate now!" Tracy overheard her 10-year-old nephew warn her soon-to-be eight-year-old son. She was quickly becoming "the black sheep of the family." LDS relatives refused to even entertain the possibility that the Church might not be true. Tracy and Scott had been hoping that the trip to Utah would be instrumental in supporting the claims of Mormonism; instead, it only confirmed their doubts. To know one way or the other, for once an...
K2C 25 - Chapter 19 The Truth Unfolds - Mormonism, the Matrix, and Me audiobook
September 18, 2015 15:37 - 24 minutes - 22 MBDetermined to know the truth, Tracy and Scott embark on an intense fact-finding mission. Desperate to find evidence to support Mormonism, their travels take them to Utah, where they meet with an LDS Institute Director, active LDS relatives, and the notorious Jerald and Sandra Tanner, and Dennis and Rauni Higley. What they discover shakes them up even more.
Chapter 19 The Truth Unfolds - Mormonism, the Matrix, and Me audiobook
September 18, 2015 15:37 - 24 minutes - 22 MBDetermined to know the truth, Tracy and Scott embark on an intense fact-finding mission. Desperate to find evidence to support Mormonism, their travels take them to Utah, where they meet with an LDS Institute Director, active LDS relatives, and the notorious Jerald and Sandra Tanner, and Dennis and Rauni Higley. What they discover shakes them up even more.
Chapter 18 Return of the Other Woman - Mormonism, the Matrix, and Me audiobook
September 16, 2015 18:06 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBThe night the Oprah Show airs, Tracy gets a surprise phone call from Becky, "The Other Woman" in the love triangle of 20 years before. She's told the startling news that Becky left the LDS Church just a few months before and had become a Born-Again Christian. Tracy is sure this is her chance to bring Becky back into Mormonism.
Chapter 17 From Frumpy to Fabulous (with a little help from Oprah) - Mormonism, the Matrix, and Me audiobook
September 10, 2015 15:51 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBWith tattered tee-shirt, threadbare jeans, and a crumb-laden bosom resembling a snack tray, Tracy (now the ward's new Relief Society president) is escorted to Harpo Studios in Chicago to appear on the Oprah Winfrey Show for a Frumpy Clothes Makeover. Does Heavenly Father hear and answer prayers over pet fish? Maybe the answers are different than we expect.
Chapter 16 Had My Cake and Wore it Too - Mormonism, the Matrix, and Me audiobook
September 07, 2015 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.64 MBHave you ever taught a lesson that went so badly it caused a class member to run screaming from the room? Some Relief Society lessons are like that. At least this one was. The way Tracy handled it propelled her to a new level of fame and respect within the ward.
Chapter 15 Like an Outsider Looking In - Mormonism, the Matrix, and Me audiobook
September 03, 2015 16:13 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBIt seemed like some people had a direct connection on the Holy Ghost Hotline and were on a first-name basis with the Godhead. Many of her LDS friends claimed having visions, dreams, and daily promptings of the Spirit. Wondering what was wrong with her, never seeing "dead people" in the temple (sleeping people perhaps, but not dead ones), Tracy begins to practice hearing the "still, small voice" with some unintended consequences.
Chapter 14 From PR Man to Prophet - Mormonism, the Matrix, and Me audiobook
August 31, 2015 15:55 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBHistoric interviews with LDS Church President Gordon B. Hinckley by Mike Wallace of 60 Minutes and Time Magazine have members of the Church excited, anticipating what the prophet will tell the world! Tracy is troubled by some statements that seem less than forthright. Her brother-in-law tells her not to worry; that the Church is true even if some of its leaders aren't real "prophets, seers, and revelators." He explains that one day soon the Lord would come to "clean house" and set His church...
Chapter 13 Those Pesky Born-Again Christians - Mormonism, the Matrix, and Me audiobook
August 25, 2015 02:35 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBDid the people across the street have something against large families or something against Mormons? Tracy couldn't wait to move out of the neighborhood, away from those "born-again Christians." Her neighbors weren't the only ones who didn't like Mormons. When Walter Martin discussd Mormonism on his radio program, "The Bible Answer Man," he got the facts right, but always put them in the worst possible light. One day Mormons would be vindicated and the whole world would see that the Church o...
Chapter 12 Raising Teens, Pulling Teeth, and Pole Dancing - Mormonism, the Matrix, and Me audiobook
August 17, 2015 01:31 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBClose Encounters of the Teenage Kind. Tracy faces challenges as she takes three of her kids to have their wisdom teeth removed. Each one of them manifests a variety of side effects from the anesthesia; everything from pole dancing to macho-man calisthenics to incessant talking. Do moms really sign up for this?
Chapter 11 High-Speed Chase - Mormonism, the Matrix, and Me audiobook
August 05, 2015 01:39 - 13 minutes - 12 MBTracy and her two sons are chased by hillbillies across a parking lot and down a back-street. After that harrowing event, life seems to settle back down when a disturbing and heartbreaking situation develops. Tracy learns about being judgmental; what goes around, comes around.
Chapter 10 Motherhood and Mayhem - Mormonism, the Matrix, and Me audiobook
July 27, 2015 16:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBAhhh, the joys of motherhood! Nothing like children who put things up their noses (keys, beads, fingers) or roll along the church pew at breakneck speeds. Join Tracy in her pursuit of parenting perfection.
Chapter 9 Ain't Misbehavin' - Mormonism, the Matrix, and Me audiobook
July 23, 2015 13:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBTracy is introduced to popular Christian music and begins incorporating it when asked to sing special musical numbers in Sacrament Meeting and other Church events. She and Scott become well-known for their talents, despite being so bad at one time that they were given a 5-dollar tip to stop singing.
Chapter 8 Preparing for the Last Days - Mormonism, the Matrix, and Me audiobook
July 20, 2015 13:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBIs the United States Constitution divinely inspired and to be considered Scripture? Joseph Smith and other LDS leaders have prophesied that the Constitution would "hang by a thread" and the Mormon people would rescue it from destruction. Who will survive the coming calamities? Will the only safety to be found be in Jackson County, Missouri with the LDS Church?
Chapter 7 The Three Nephites and Faith-Promoting Rumors - Mormonism, the Matrix, and Me audiobook
July 16, 2015 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBThree hitch-hikers disappear from the back seat of your car after warning you that the End of the World is near! Are you ready to walk to Jackson County, Missouri to escape the coming calamities? Never fear when food-storage is here! Chapter 7.