Mormon Discussion Podcast

In todays Episode Jonathan Streeter fills in for Bill Reel and takes RFM on a journey discussing the first miracle in Mormonism. They discuss the role that Demonic possessions and exorcisms play in religion generally and how such things have influenced Mormonism specifically. The post MORMONISM LIVE !: 010: Demonic Possession, Exorcism, and Mormonism appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today I sit down with two brothers, Samuel & Joseph.  Both of these two brothers know the issues.  They both have gone down the rabbit hole of Mormonism seeing its messiness and complexity.  Having gone down the rabbit hole they came out different sides.  Joe’s faith, once strong and both feet in, dissolved and vanished… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 358: Two Brothers Two Paths The post Mormon Discussion: 358: Two Brothers Two Paths appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Moroni 7:27 asks Has the day of Miracles Ceased? The answer in the scriptures is nay. Yet What happens when we take a look at what LDS Leaders suggest as the miracles that are happening. We use two Sound clips at the backdrop of todays discussion. One is David Bednar’s recent BYU devotional where Elder… Read More »MORMONISM LIVE !: 009: Elder David Bednar & Wendy Nelson, Has The Day Of Miracles Ceased? The post MORMONISM LIVE !: 009: Elder David Bednar & Wendy Nelson, Has The Day Of Miracles Ceased? appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we sit down with Dr. Darrel Ray and Shane Larsen and talk to them about the organization “Recovering From Religion“.  We talk with Dr. Ray about how this organization got started, his two books “God Virus” and “Sex & God“.  We ask Shane about how he went from a Mormon to volunteering and organizing… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 357: Recovering From Religion The post Mormon Discussion: 357: Recovering From Religion appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

We once again develop this weeks episode around Director of the Church History Library, Keith Erekson. Except this time we address his expertise as a hoax expert. No Seriously, this guy is one of the worlds experts on discerning hoaxes. He has written articles, given presentations, and taught in academia about such helping people for… Read More »MORMONISM LIVE !: 008: Keith Erekson Hoax Expert The post MORMONISM LIVE !: 008: Keith Erekson Hoax Expert appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Tonight RFM and Bill Reel take a look at how Director of the Church History Library, Keith A. Erekson, frames apologetics, inoculation, and publicly frames the criticisms of the Church. What tone does he use? What approach does he take with the critic and their criticisms? What approach does he take with the issues? How… Read More »MORMONISM LIVE !: 007: Keith Erekson – Analysis of the Director of the Church History Library The post MORMONISM LIVE !: 007: Keith Erekson – Analysis of the Director of the Church History Library appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

RFM and Bill Reel take a look at the December 2020 Changes to the General Handbook of Instruction within the LDS Church. This Second part starts with a special Guest, Wendi Wilcock Jensen, as we dive into the handbook section on Energy Work. From there we discuss the changes involving Transgender people, Changes on the approach… Read More »Mormonism LIVE !: 006: LDS Handbook Changes December 2020 Part 2 The post Mormonism LIVE !: 006: LDS Handbook Changes December 2020 Part 2 appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

RFM and Bill Reel take a look at the December 2020 Changes to the General Handbook of Instruction within the LDS Church. There is a major bombshell in this episode dealing with the hierarchy of doctrine when comparing the handbook with the teachings of the living prophets and the holy scriptures.https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/general-handbook/title-page?lang=eng The post Mormonism LIVE !: 005: LDS Handbook Changes December 2020 appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Mormon Apologists have forever pointed out that one criticism of Mormon Truth claims is Joseph Smith’s use of the female name Alma for a male’s name.   After citing the criticism, Mormon Apologists immediately follow up with evidence of Alma’s use as a Male name in the ancient eastern world. But is this really an argument… Read More »Mormonism LIVE !: 004: The Rise And Fall of Alma as Apologetic The post Mormonism LIVE !: 004: The Rise And Fall of Alma as Apologetic appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Using the recent Atlantic Magazine Article about Mormonism which includes an interview with Russel M. Nelson, President of The LDS Church as a springboard, RFM and Bill will have a light and entertaining conversation about the Changes that have taken place under the Leadership of Russel M. Nelson and some thoughts about where Mormonism could… Read More »Mormonism LIVE !: 003: The Changing Landscape of Mormonism under President Nelson The post Mormonism LIVE !: 003: The Changing Landscape of Mormonism under President Nelson appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.