Overview and Observations: "Grace Where You Are" by Emily Belle Freeman

Welcome to another episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast! In this session, we begin a short series examining LDS books on grace—starting with Grace Where You Are by popular Mormon author and speaker Emily Belle Freeman.

Mark, Molly, and Grace engage in an insightful and honest conversation about the theology behind Freeman’s message. While the book uses familiar Christian language and offers comfort to the overwhelmed, the team highlights key doctrinal differences beneath the surface—especially regarding the LDS view of grace, the Fall, the role of Jesus, and what it means to be "enough."

This episode helps listeners understand how grace is often framed as divine assistance to become better rather than God’s unearned gift of righteousness. The team also shares strategies for gently redirecting conversations toward the true gospel, which invites us to come to Jesus with empty hands and receive what only He can give.

Join us as we explore how to meet LDS friends where they are—with clarity, compassion, and confidence in Christ alone.

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