Mormon Discussion Podcast

Today we sit down with LDS biblical scholar, Julie Smith.  We discuss her book “As Iron Sharpens Iron”.  We talk about dealing with contradictions in scripture, how to interpret biblical stories that seem to be something less than literal, and we talk about how we as a faith need to mature in how we include… Read More »241: Julie Smith – As Iron Sharpens Iron The post 241: Julie Smith – As Iron Sharpens Iron appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

We are 1 year removed from “the Policy”.  What does the Data tell us?  How has it affected my family?  What has been the aftermath?  And most importantly Where do we have yet to go?  On the 1 year anniversary…. we explore this and more. The post 240: November 5th 2016 – 1 Year From The Policy appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today I sit down with Richard Ostler.  Just released as the Bishop of a Young Single Adult Ward, Richard sits down with us to share what it means to be inclusive and to love without limits.  He recently was featured in Jana Riess’ column titled “What one bishop offers Mormons who don’t ‘know’ the church… Read More »239: Richard Ostler – Ministry of Love The post 239: Richard Ostler – Ministry of Love appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we talk about the gift of the Holy Ghost.  The question is have we defined a theology that can be defended in terms of those who have the gift of the Holy Ghost having an increased access to spiritual connection over the rest of the world?  Is the Gift of the Holy ghost discernibly… Read More »238: The Holy Ghost Conundrum The post 238: The Holy Ghost Conundrum appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

A shift in my public tone has occurred.  That tone has been below the surface for some time.  I worry that listeners may be turned off by what they perceive as my having gone off the reservation in terms of faithfulness.  I fear people in such a perception may feel one less place of sanctuary… Read More »237: The Beauty That Is Mormonism The post 237: The Beauty That Is Mormonism appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we sit down McArthur Krishna, one of the authors of Our “Heavenly Family, Our earthly Families”.  We talk about Heavenly Mother, the role of women in scripture, the importance of gender equality in the stories we tell, and a inclusive definition of family.  We also talk about her adventure of a life and the… Read More »236: Heavenly Family Earthly Families The post 236: Heavenly Family Earthly Families appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

My shelf crashed around the age of 32.  I was serving as a Bishop well late into my second year of that calling.  No one knew…. not my Stake President, not my counselors, not even my wife.  I had many a sleepless nights and tried every solution I could to find the kind of peace… Read More »235: What My Faith Journey Taught Me The post 235: What My Faith Journey Taught Me appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we dissect a talk given at BYU on July 12th 2016 by Michael Goodman.  He talks about the proper way to seek truth.  There is much in this talk to be praised and I think Brother Goodman moves the ball in a positive direction.  That said I also think there are several flawed ideas… Read More »234: Truthseeker The post 234: Truthseeker appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we tell a true story about a fascinating Chicken named Mike.  There are several points to such a tale.  False Assumptions, doubting that things are possible, perspective on Shiz from the Book of Mormon, and lastly the idea that too many of us Mormons turn our brains off when we go to Church.  Today… Read More »233: Miracle Mike The post 233: Miracle Mike appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today I sit down with Jon Ogden, author of “When Mormons Doubt: A Way To Save Relationships And Seek A Quality Life”.  We talk about his own journey as well as the book.  We discuss his premise that Truth and Beauty are different and that truth is often confused for beauty and that each has… Read More »232: Jon Ogden – When Mormons Doubt The post 232: Jon Ogden – When Mormons Doubt appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.