# Episode 333: Mormon Doctrine and Apologetics In Social Media with Aaron Shafovaloff Part One

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Podcast: [Apologetics Profile](https://stenobird.com/podcast/apologetics-profile-960420)
Published: 2026-03-16T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/jwalker55293/episodes/2026-03-15T22_00_00-07_00
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## Resource

There is a growing trend in social media of Latter-day Saint (Mormon) apologists defending their faith. And because of the success of streaming shows such as The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives , a general curiosity and interest in Mormonism among the general public has also spiked. It is a golden opportunity for having fruitful and productive conversations with Latter-day Saints. On the next two weeks of the Profile, we'll be talking with evangelist to Mormons in Utah, Aaron Shafovaloff, who has been engaging LDS on the streets of Utah since 2006. Aaron will share with us his insights and observations about how we too can have effective and winsome engagements with LDS missionaries, friends, and neighbors. Aaron became a student of Mormonism in 1998, when he was introduced to the religion by neighbors. His life was forever changed when he discovered Romans 4:5 “And to the one who does not work but trusts him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness.” He joyfully looks back at his conversion in contrast to the “impossible gospel” set forth in the Miracle of Forgiveness and perfection of God’s law that he could never live up to. Aaron is a computer programmer and a regular street evangelist. Aaron and his wife Stacie live in South Jordan, UT. Together they have a son and two daughters. He is working toward his Master of Biblical Studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. https://mrm.org/team Audio Clips Features in This Episode: Dalin H. Oaks at BYU: https://www.youtube.com/live/bn_PsLrWyxM?si=E2oBCXxbsch0baMy Peacemaker Summit: https://www.youtube.com/live/nAvGrn14rRY?si=RbJlVAjNH6yttx4l Jasmin Rappleye: https://youtu.be/HkDQtyn_i7c?si=78UbZ5gk0gajb72D Related Links: Watchman Fellowship Profile on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day S…

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