Mormon Discussion Podcast

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.

Today we interview Krista Whipple, managing director of Youth Futures St. George Utah.   Youth Futures provides housing along with tools, resources, and education to both prevent and help Youth Homelessness in Utah and the St. George area specifically.  Mormon Discussion has teamed up with Youth Futures to help them raise money.  Mormon Discussion has donated… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 311: Youth Homelessness in Utah and What is Being Done – Youth Futures The post Mormon Discussion: 311: Youth Homelessness in Utah and What is Being Done – Youth Futures appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today on Mormon Discussion we take a collective look at Joseph Smith Productions via Translation – The Kinderhook plates – The Book of Abraham – The Book of Moses – The Inspired Translation of the Bible – The Book of Mormon Once we see that in every case the production is not what the Church… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 310: Translate, You Keep using that Word The post Mormon Discussion: 310: Translate, You Keep using that Word appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Radio Free Mormon and Bill Reel get together for a special Episode discussion on Elder Quentin L. Cook’s Face To Face On Church History.   While Elder Cook and Church Historians Matt Grow and Kate Holbrook attempt to tell the audience that Church history is faith building and that it can withstand scrutiny, a simple look… Read More »Special Episode: The Dissection of Elder Quentin L Cook’s Face To Face On Church History The post Special Episode: The Dissection of Elder Quentin L Cook’s Face To Face On Church History appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we dissect the Mormon Channel’s video titled “How to Answer Questions about Church History” hosted by  Amy Iverson where she interviews Steven Harper on how he as a Church Historian deals with tough issues within Church history. You might expect a Church historian who is on such a program due to his immersion and… Read More »How To Not Answer Questions On Church History With Steven Harper Part 2 The post How To Not Answer Questions On Church History With Steven Harper Part 2 appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.