Mormon Discussion Podcast

Today’s episode tackles the expanding space of Book of Mormon Historicity.  We share the words of Jared Hickman, Patrick Mason, Richard Bushman, Sam Brown, Grant Hardy, Elder Oaks, and Elder Holland.  We talk today about the space that is seemingly being created in this very moment.  Do we see how unique of a moment we… Read More »267: Book Of Mormon Historicity The post 267: Book Of Mormon Historicity appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Recently we have released two published items.  One was an audio program titled “To Our Loved Ones, The struggle is Real” which audibly walks people into the issues so they can have compassion and empathy for those who struggling.   The second is a document titled “Mormon Primer” and it does the same thing.  It… Read More »266: The “Mormon Primer” Document and “The Struggle is Real” Audio The post 266: The “Mormon Primer” Document and “The Struggle is Real” Audio appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today I sit down with Chris Bloxham and we go into the details of 7 little known but interesting Church Discipline actions in LDS Church history.  Some of these stories include facts and humor that may be deemed as offensive or upsetting and we suggest that listeners be sure to not have children around and if… Read More »265: Excommunication Extravaganza The post 265: Excommunication Extravaganza appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

I was broken.  I was mad.  I was frustrated.  I was sad.   I was at an impasse and I prayed for the Church to create real space for truth seeking.  Please….. Please……  Make a safe space…….  I need you and hope for you to truly honor my questions by having a vulnerable conversation about them.  Please hear my heart.… Read More »264: Gone Are The Days….. (Version 2) The post 264: Gone Are The Days….. (Version 2) appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today Mormon Discussion Podcast and Radio Free Mormon combine our thoughts into a two part Conference Review of the April 2017 General Conference.  We look back in part one at Saturday’s Sessions and in Part two we hit on the Sunday Sessions along with some themes that run throughout conference.  We hope you enjoy The post April 2017 General Conference Review Pt 2 appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today Mormon Discussion Podcast and Radio Free Mormon combine our thoughts into a two part Conference Review of the April 2017 General Conference.  We look back in part one at Saturday’s Sessions and in Part two we hit on the Sunday Sessions along with some themes that run throughout conference.  We hope you enjoy The post April 2017 General Conference Review Pt 1 appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

We sit down again with my good friend Thomas Wirthlin McConkie and take a deeper dive into his integral development map.  We start with the Diplomat and work our way to the Magician working to break these stages down in terms of their gifts and the fallbacks while also speaking to the tension that exists… Read More »263: Thomas Wirthlin McConkie – Diplomat to Magician The post 263: Thomas Wirthlin McConkie – Diplomat to Magician appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

We sit down today and interview Bryce Cook on his new article “What Do We Know of God’s Will For His LGBT Children? An Examination of the LDS Church’s Position on Homosexuality”.  We talk at length about good fruit vs bad fruit, doctrine vs policy, where the Church has changed, and what we can hope in.… Read More »262: An Examination of the LDS Church’s Position on Homosexuality With Bryce Cook The post 262: An Examination of the LDS Church’s Position on Homosexuality With Bryce Cook appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we sit down with Amanda, a recently returned Missionary.  We talk about her being raised to explore the questions, her Mission to New Jersey, and her agenda to love and to serve.  She talks about the World not needing more Mormons and she talks about not letting rules get in the way of people.… Read More »261: Amanda and The Chosen Generation The post 261: Amanda and The Chosen Generation appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today with sit down with Justin Brierley, host of the popuar Christian podcast “Unbelievable” which is hosted in the UK.  Justin joins us today to discuss his podcast and his faith journey.  We talk about orthodoxy vs unorthodoxy, his personal interpretation of scripture, what he sees as Christianity’s ability to stand up to criticism, and… Read More »260: Justin Brierley – Unbelieveable The post 260: Justin Brierley – Unbelieveable appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.