What makes Mormonism different from historic Christianity—and why does it matter? In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver is joined by Dr. Kyle Beshears to explore the origins, history, and authority claims of Mormonism—also known as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Drawing from his book 40 Questions About Mormonism, Dr. Beshears walks through key topics including: The life and claims of Joseph Smith The origin and translation of the Book of Mormon The role of angelic visitations like Moroni The idea of a “restored” church and priesthood authority How Mormonism compares historically with biblical Christianity With millions of followers worldwide, Mormonism uses familiar Christian language—but does it mean the same thing? Understanding these similarities and differences is essential for thoughtful, informed conversations with friends, neighbors, and others from a Latter-day Saint background. This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation. In this episode, we focus on history and authority. In Part 2, we’ll examine key doctrinal differences and theological implications. 👉 Whether you're new to this topic or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode will help you think clearly, engage graciously, and evaluate truth carefully. 📚 Resources & Links Pre-order Faith Affirming Findings by Dr. Paul Weaver: https://a.co/d/0hCAUaTR Explore more books by Dr. Weaver: www.BibleAndTheologyMatters.com/books 📖 40 Questions About Mormonism by Kyle Beshears➡️ Learn more or purchase: https://www.kregel.com/theology/40-questions-about-mormonism/ 🏢 Published by Kregel Academic➡️ Visit the publisher: https://www.kregel.com 👍 If you found this episode helpful, be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on Bible and theology.