Mormon Discussion Podcast

Today On Mormon Discussion, We discuss Seers.  What is a Seer within the Old Testament.  How does the Book of Mormon frame such a word.  What is Jesus as heard through the D&C stating?  How about Moroni as a spiritual post-mortal being?  How does the modern Church today define a Seer?  And lastly is the… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 300: SEERS The post Mormon Discussion: 300: SEERS appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Haley Wilson Lemmon sits down with us today to discuss the Joseph Smith translation of the Bible.   Haley worked with BYU Professor Thomas A Wayment in looking into what possible sources Joseph Smith used in his Bible translation.  The major discovery here was that Joseph Smith “direct borrowed” or plagiarized heavily from Adam Clarke’s Commentary in… Read More »299: Haley Lemmon – The Joseph Smith Translation – Revelation or Plagiarism The post 299: Haley Lemmon – The Joseph Smith Translation – Revelation or Plagiarism appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

This Episode is Audio from outside the Mormon Discussion Podcasts.  This is a sermon from another faith on “Stages of Faith”. We revisit a series where we have taken audio where those of other faiths work to explain and teach the stages of faith.  Today is the Rock Creek Here is a sermon given in… Read More »PREMIUM: Stages of Faith: Rock Creek The post PREMIUM: Stages of Faith: Rock Creek appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

The Church has claimed to be the “Gold Standard” on handling of Sexual Abuse.  They have also said that “No religious organization has done more” than they have to prevent and respond to abuse.  The Church has also stated that “While clergy-abuse cases continue to grab headlines, the Church has had almost no child abuse… Read More »298: Tim Birt – Mormonism’s Negligence on Sex Abuse The post 298: Tim Birt – Mormonism’s Negligence on Sex Abuse appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today I want to talk about Wisdom.  Wisdom seems to come from exposing ourselves in a vulnerable way to others especially those who are diverse and unique from us.  It is when we look for truth outside of our bubbles that we begin to open ourselves up to real wisdom.  That when we live in… Read More »297: Wisdom Through Exposure The post 297: Wisdom Through Exposure appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

With the recent MormonLeaks audio regarding MTC president self admitting he sexual abused others, it became necessary to speak out about sex abuse and the unhealthiness here inside the Church.  I start by telling some stories from my growing up and tie into how good Mormonism was for 17 year old me.  I then explain… Read More »Special Episode: 296: Sex Abuse, Victim Shaming, and Sabbaticals The post Special Episode: 296: Sex Abuse, Victim Shaming, and Sabbaticals appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Are Modern Prophets the same as Ancient Prophets and Ancient Apostles?  Today we dissect three audio quotes of Elder Oaks where he seems to acknowledge and validate that they are not.  That while Ancient Apostles and prophets were witnesses of a manifestation of some sort in regards to their witness of Christ while Modern Prophets… Read More »295: Revelation and The Role of Prophets & Apostles, Modern and Ancient The post 295: Revelation and The Role of Prophets & Apostles, Modern and Ancient appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Elder Oaks is on record testifying that we not not accept the teachings and statements of a given leader.  These quotes show up at other times as well from other leaders.  Strangely it is Elder Oaks who seems most accustomed to stating things which no other leader cares to tackle and certainly not all 15… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 333: The Bigotry and Questionable Doctrine of Elder Oaks and the Room He Leaves to Disavow Himself The post Mormon Discussion: 333: The Bigotry and Questionable Doctrine of Elder Oaks and the Room He Leaves to Disavow Himself appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we sit down with Sam Young and discuss his effort to protect Latter-day Saint children.  Sam shares the why of his involvement in this issue, what he is doing to accomplish this, what would need to change, and how the Church is reacting.  We talk about transparency, forthrightness, and the shielding of this institution… Read More »295: Sam Young – Protect The Children The post 295: Sam Young – Protect The Children appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we hang out with Loni Lamm and discuss her faith journey and the journey of her family.  She has an interesting story to tell.  Some of her story including her time as an up and coming singer and her diverse experience in place like California will take on new ground.  But more importantly the… Read More »294: Loni Lamm – A Spiritual Awakening- Part 2 The post 294: Loni Lamm – A Spiritual Awakening- Part 2 appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.