Mormon Discussion Podcast

Today We sit down with Bishop John Shelby Spong.  Jack is a retired American bishop of the Episcopal Church. From 1979 to 2000 he was Bishop of Newark (based in Newark, New Jersey). He is a liberal Christian theologian, religion commentator and author. He calls for a fundamental rethinking of Christian belief away from theism and… Read More »Mythical Jesus: 023: John Shelby Spong – Value Beyond Biblical Literalness The post Mythical Jesus: 023: John Shelby Spong – Value Beyond Biblical Literalness appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we have author and former Mormon Spencer Wright back on the program to dive into the weeds.  Last time we talked with Spencer about his book “How to think” and we explored what it means to be a rational thinker.  ( 309: Spencer Wright – Rational Thought and Bat Shit Crazy ) Today we… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 319: Spencer Wright – The Rationality of Mormonism The post Mormon Discussion: 319: Spencer Wright – The Rationality of Mormonism appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

At the 2018 Sandy Utah Sunstone Symposium I sat in a session about the genetics of Sex and Gender.  The presenter was Crystal Scott,  a is a embryologist.   Crystal got her start at the University of Virginia.  She works in the industry creating high-value babies and teaching genetics at Boise State University.    Today we… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 318: Crystal Scott – Genetics of Sex and Gender The post Mormon Discussion: 318: Crystal Scott – Genetics of Sex and Gender appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

It has finally happened.  I received a disciplinary notice from my stake president.  Would those who feel any attachment to this podcast or to me, would you please send positive thoughts into the universe for my family and friends.  I always knew that full honesty and transparency and shining a light on unhealthiness and deception… Read More »Bill Reel – Disciplinary Court Is Imminent The post Bill Reel – Disciplinary Court Is Imminent appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we tell a story.  This story involves the Seer Stone used for the translation of the Book of Mormon but a story you likely have never heard.  We set all the messiness of Mormonism aside and instead focus deeply on the Seer Stone itself.  This small rock has a history of its own and… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 317: Dowsing Rods, Banded Jasper, and Gizzard Stones The post Mormon Discussion: 317: Dowsing Rods, Banded Jasper, and Gizzard Stones appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we explore Elder Holland.  First I discuss the personal relationship Elder Holland and I have/had.  The trouble is once the biased lens of Mormonism was shed from my eyes I began to realize something else about Elder Holland which is that he seems to be deceptive and flat out lying on multiple occasions.  And… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 316: Elder Holland – Liar Liar Pants on Fire The post Mormon Discussion: 316: Elder Holland – Liar Liar Pants on Fire appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

On today’s episode we explore the mechanisms within Mormonism that deter you from speaking your truth.  We talk about the pressure to either soften your rhetoric or be silent all-together.  Once you grasp how pervasive such is, you may want to reconsider falling for it. The post Mormon Discussion: 313: Unhealthy Mechanisms That Deter You From Speaking Out appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

On today’s episode we explore the mechanisms within Mormonism that deter you from speaking your truth.  We talk about the pressure to either soften your rhetoric or be silent all-together.  Once you grasp how pervasive such is, you may want to reconsider falling for it. The post Mechanisms Of Silence And Changed Rhetoric appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we get in a metaphorical hot air balloon and rise up to look at the 20,000 foot view of the culture of abuse within Mormonism at the present moment.  We use three issues to demonstrate that the Mormon Church has exercised unrighteous dominion in three areas.  We look at Sam Young’s effort to eliminate… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 314: Culture of Unhealthiness The post Mormon Discussion: 314: Culture of Unhealthiness appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

So many of the public voices have their sources for inside info.  I like them have mine.  Recently I was made aware of several potential announcements coming out from General Conference about about a week ago.  Today’s Episode dives into the Rumors that are out there, the Inside info I have, and the reasons why… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 312: 2018 General Conference Rumors, Predictions, and Why!!! The post Mormon Discussion: 312: 2018 General Conference Rumors, Predictions, and Why!!! appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.