Mormon Discussion Podcast

To the Orthodox Believer who thinks that outside Joseph Smith’s leg surgery that we know very little.  This gets more complex than that.  We actually know a lot more about Joseph’s youth and some of his experiences.  We hope you enjoy this chance to better understand the early life of the Prophet Joseph Smith. Most… Read More »228: A Nuanced View to Joseph Smith’s Youth The post 228: A Nuanced View to Joseph Smith’s Youth appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

This one was painful to do.  Yet if we are ever going to become Zion we need to be able to honestly look at ourselves in the mirror.  Do we have the traits of an unsafe group?  Do we have a safe space for folks to develop faith within?  Today I tackle what general warning… Read More »227: Warning Signs of an Unsafe Group The post 227: Warning Signs of an Unsafe Group appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

To the Orthodox Believer who still holds belief that Doctrine in our faith equals Truth.  Or the idea that when the prophet speaks or when all 15 top leaders are unified that we have certainty that God has spoken.   It may not be that simple.  Lets explore. I validate that Doctrine in the Church as a… Read More »226: Nuanced Approach to Doctrine The post 226: Nuanced Approach to Doctrine appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

For the Orthodox Believer who holds that everyone needs to join Mormonism in order to be be exalted by God, It is not that simple.  Let’s explore. We often refer to our Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as “The Only True and Living Church with Which the Lord is Well Pleased” We… Read More »225: A Nuanced View of The Church and God’s Plan The post 225: A Nuanced View of The Church and God’s Plan appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today I talk a little about Eastern Philosophy and discussion of the Eastern Principle of “The Way”.  We Americanize Jesus and we Mormonize Jesus but we fail to Easternize him and understand him in the context of his culture.  When we do this we better understand what he is asking of us and why a… Read More »224: Stepping off the Narrow Way The post 224: Stepping off the Narrow Way appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Included here is the PDF Transcript of my July 2016 Sunstone Presentation: Handshakes and Drawn Swords.  The audio may be added at a future point.   PDF of the Presentation The post Sunstone Presentation July 2016: Handshakes & Drawn Swords appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today I sit down and explain why I maintain faith in Jesus Christ.  I share my grapple with the historical Jesus and why logically and spiritually I throw in with Jesus.  I hope this is helpful in your journey to lead with faith. youtube.com/watch?v=QeY8lndPsdE The post 223: Throwing In With Jesus appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today I sit down with Mormon Philosopher Adam Miller.  It’s his third time on the program and we talk about his newest book “Future Mormon”.  We talk about various aspects of the book which he wrote to his children and to future members of the Church.  What will the future of Mormonism look like?  Time… Read More »222: Adam Miller Future Mormon The post 222: Adam Miller Future Mormon appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

  I sit down with Chris and Clay again and this time we are dissecting the First Vision and all that surrounds it.  We talk about the four First Hand accounts and their discrepancies as well as similarities.  We explore the historical context of each account, who the audience is, what factors into why Joseph perhaps… Read More »221: First Vision – The Founding Event Of The Restoration The post 221: First Vision – The Founding Event Of The Restoration appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today I sit down with Patrick Mason, LDS scholar and author of the new book “Planted”.  We talk about doubt, the struggle that a faith transition is.  We talk about the messiness of issues and what is needed for us to better support our struggling brothers and sisters.  Patrick takes on all questions and pulls… Read More »220: Patrick Mason – Planted The post 220: Patrick Mason – Planted appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.