Mormon Discussion Podcast

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 he feelings on doubt and skepticism.  If you have not checked out his podcast “Unbelievable”, Let me simply say it is one of those on my Itunes App and one that I enjoy.  So check out Justin Brierley and the podcast Unbelievable and I hope you enjoy today’s conversation.   Premier Christian Radio Podcast Unbelieveable Justin Brierley Bio Another interview with him elsewhere The post 260: Justin Brierley – Unbelieveable appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we sit down to talk to Sam Brown LDS author and scholar and discuss the upcoming conference “New Perspectives on Joseph Smith and Translation” that is taking place on March 16th 2017 from 9am to 5:30pm at Utah State University and is free to the public. We talk about the conference, translation, and Book of Mormon historicity.  It is short and sweet. https://www.faithmatters.org/ The post 259: Samuel Brown – Joseph Smith and Translation appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today I sit down with Duane Alexander Miller, author of “Living Among the Breakage: Contextual Theology-Making and Ex-Muslim Christians”  Duane tells us about the transition that Muslims entering Christianity are making.  The disruption or “faith crisis” they are having in islam, what it means to leave their faith and what transitions and adaptations they make enter Christianity and that Christianity is making to welcome them.  Duane also tells us of his his church, the Anglican Church, is handling some of the same issues pressing on Mormonism at the moment giving us a taste of where a Church that has exponentially more members and been around longer is dealing with such things. Living among the Breakage: Contextual Theology-Making and Ex-Muslim Christians duanemiller.wordpress.com Arab Evangelicals in Israel Duane’s Twitter handle  = @DrDuaneMiller The post 258: Duane Miller – Living Among the Breakage appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

We did an episode recently title “Who is the Doubter” where we explored the data about Latter-day Saints who have serious doubts.  We explored where they are finding information, what is their education, Socioeconomic status, level of activity, and their growth. Today we pick up and share part 2 of some of their stories.  There are around a 100 of these personal accounts.  Today we share four of them of specific individuals who were part of this data including a Mission President.  We tell their story.  Rather then the naive labels applied recently by Meridian Magazine and the recent Deseret News Article  we can see the real reasons dedicated members lose faith.  We can hopefully allow space where rather than us decide the story of another, we let them tell their own story.  When we honor another’s story we allow ourselves to be open to deeper truth.   Join us for this and other episodes where we tell their story. Personal Accounts of those who have lost faith and have serious doubts Meridian Magazine’s article “8 Things That Can Pull You Away From the Church”  Deseret News’ article “Mormons with doubts shouldn’t give up faith….” The post 257: Those Who Doubt – Part 2 appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

We did an episode recently title “Who is the Doubter” where we explored the data about Latter-day Saints who have serious doubts.  We explored where they are finding information, what is their education, Socioeconomic status, level of activity, and their growth. Today we pick up and share some of their stories.  There are around a 100 of these personal accounts.  Today we share four of them of specific individuals who were part of this data.  We tell their story.  Rather then the naive labels applied recently by Meridian Magazine and the recent Deseret News Article  we can see the real reasons dedicated members lose faith.  We can hopefully allow space where rather than us decide the story of another, we let them tell their own story.  When we honor another’s story we allow ourselves to be open to deeper truth.   Join us for this and other episodes where we tell their story. Personal Accounts of those who have lost faith and have serious doubts Meridian Magazine’s article “8 Things That Can Pull You Away From the Church”  Deseret News’ article “Mormons with doubts shouldn’t give up faith….”   The post 256: Those Who Doubt – Part 1 appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we sit down and discuss the a study done to delve into who is the doubting Mormon.  A study was done and presented to top LDS Leaders on the topic.  Today we delve into the data and find out what is known about these folks and what we know about the growth of this segment.  If nothing else the data suggests we have a real problem that can not be solved by blaming or marginalizing those who have had a decrease in institutional trust in Mormonism. PDF STUDY RESULTS OF LDS DOUBTING & UNBELIEVING MORMONS The post 255: Who Is The Doubter? 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 crisis of faith 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 audio program from someone you love who is going through a hard time.  They need you as a trusted friend and they treasure your relationship and are hopeful you will listen to this episode in hopes that you can better understand their struggle of faith.   In the end the real solutions to a crisis of faith is love, empathy, compassion, and support and most importantly validation.  May this be one step to such things. RESOURCES: The LDS.ORG Gospel Topic essays accessed from one location More Info on how to better frame support Many of the issues discussed in more detail Richard Bushman discusses Faith Transitions The post To Our Loved Ones: The Struggle Is Real appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

As many folks pray to God about tithing in the Church and make the decision that tithing for them should be paid on surplus, many of these members worry about the unrighteous judgement of a local leader who sees the surplus tithing as not acceptable.  Today we help you to set up online tithing through bill-pay with your bank so that your tithing numbers remain confidential with local leadership.  There are risks here which we will discuss as well including that Salt Lake will know your paying on surplus and hence your chance of a calling as a Bishop (or female general authority) or higher (callings that require approval from Salt Lake) are slim to none. Why Surplus has a seat at the table Salt Lake Trib conversation of tithing Instructions from modermormonmen PDF of Instructions     The post How to set up tithing so your donations are confidential appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

As I have attended various firesides and opened myself up to Questions and Answers, what seems to be the most interesting points is the specific ways I reconcile tensions in Mormonism.  Recently in particular a group of folks were deeply intrigued at how I approach a Temple Interview.  That for them there is such a discomfort that they barely can make it through receiving a recommend at the end or simply do not “pass” and are amazed at the fact that at least at present I hold a valid current Temple Recommend.  So today I go through the questions.  Helping listeners to see my approach.  for listeners to see how I define terms and what my thoughts are as I go through the important experience within Mormonism.  I hope this is helpful.  Thanks for listening! The post 254: Tension and Paradox of The Temple Interview appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we sit down with with Author, Feminist, and LGBT ally Carol Lynn Pearson.  We discuss her book “The Ghost of Eternal Polygamy” along with several other issues including LGBT inclusiveness and the development of her own faith.  Carol Lynn has been a long time ally and friend of those who feel marginalized by their faith. You can purchase her book by clicking here The post 253: Carol Lynn Pearson – Haunting Hearts & Heaven appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.