Mormon Discussion Podcast

The episode starts with sharing upcoming events we are planning then dives into the episode “Rabbit Holes” Alice was encouraged into the rabbit hole but once she entered there was no turning back.  In Mormonism too there are rabbit holes and they too never end where we expected.  As we look at the question of… Read More »279: Rabbit Holes and Upcoming Events The post 279: Rabbit Holes and Upcoming Events appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we discuss at length the Temple Lot Case.  Why the RLDS (Community of Christ) and Hedrickite (Church of Christ) branches were bickering and fighting, why the LDS branch got involved, How the case got resolved, and most important what we learn about Mormonism from those who testified.  Fake Deeds, Cease and Desist Orders, Dodged Questions,… Read More »278: Temple Lot, Hedrickites, RLDS, and Carnal Intercourse The post 278: Temple Lot, Hedrickites, RLDS, and Carnal Intercourse appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

This audio program is hosted by Bill Reel, an active faithful Latter-day Saint who has himself gone through a difficult and painful faith transition and has remained active in the Church.  This program is for the loved ones of those struggling in hopes for understanding and a safe space to have conversations. You likely received this… Read More »Stages of Faith & Building Bridges The post Stages of Faith & Building Bridges appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we have a vulnerable discussion about Miracles vs Myths.  We tackle what is the reality in our present day with verifiable history vs the magical supernatural that God did when history wasn’t verifiable.  We talk about  what that means and where that takes us.  We end talking about deconstruction and taking control of what… Read More »277: Myths, Fables, and Verifiable History The post 277: Myths, Fables, and Verifiable History appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we read  an incredible blog post written by “Thinker of Thoughts“. Faith crises are all the rage. Everybody’s talking about them. Okay, well not everybody. Mainly the people who have gone through them. Most other people are probably wishing that the people who keep bringing them up would just go away. They are like the… Read More »276: Fix your faith crisis with this one weird trick! – WOOD vs STEEL Tools The post 276: Fix your faith crisis with this one weird trick! – WOOD vs STEEL Tools appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we delve into the theological conundrum of Satan.  We show that it is LDS theology that Satan is the opposition in the Plan of Salvation.  That he could thwart the plan simply by ceasing his participation.  The Apologetic response would argue that Satan is so pride driven that he can’t help himself but to… Read More »275: Satan The Opposition In All Things The post 275: Satan The Opposition In All Things appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we hit on Boundaries.  Healthy boundaries and more specifically unhealthy boundaries.  We use the example of a Bishop’s interview with a youth.  We directly talk about the distorted boundaries in this interaction but we also speak about how distorted boundaries travel with us through life and set up a relaxed and blind trust in… Read More »274: Safe and Unsafe Boundaries in Mormonism The post 274: Safe and Unsafe Boundaries in Mormonism appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today We cover the general topic of ascertaining God’s will both from our perspective and all the way to the top of how leaders have done it.  We use the specific issue of theology surrounding valiancy in the Pre-mortal life to make the point.  The question is simply this.  If Church leaders have taught theology… Read More »273: Valiancy in the Pre-mortal Life and False Doctrine The post 273: Valiancy in the Pre-mortal Life and False Doctrine appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today The Walker Family join in a round-table discussion over LGBT issues and their personal journeys in this arena.   Today you get to take some time to “walk a mile in their shoes” and see how this incredible family dealt with growth, change, and understanding.  They are vulnerable.  They are honest.  And they lay… Read More »Walk a Mile In Our Shoes: 002: LGBTQA Plus The post Walk a Mile In Our Shoes: 002: LGBTQA Plus appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

We reached out to the listeners a few months back and asked the listeners if they could ask me (Bill Reel) anything, what would it be.  This is part 2 of a series titled “Ask Me Anything”.  Chris Bloxham is the host today and I am the one fielding the questions.  Please check out part two… Read More »272B: Bill Reel: Ask Me Anything Pt 2 The post 272B: Bill Reel: Ask Me Anything Pt 2 appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.