Mormon Discussion Podcast

Today I sit down with LDS Author Gerald Smith.  He has written the book “Schooling The Prophet”.   Often among scholars is the discussion of just how little Joseph uses The Book of Mormon in his sermons, his theology, and in the restoration movement generally.  Jerry helps us see that the Book of Mormon played… Read More »219: Jerry Smith – Schooling Joseph The post 219: Jerry Smith – Schooling Joseph appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

This is the audio from a Gospel Essentials Class I taught on “Prophets”.  This lesson gives some insight into how to approach a nuanced lesson in a faithful way that also hits on the reality of the messiness of such topics. I hope you enjoy. It should be noted in my ward the Gospel Essentials… Read More »218: Nuanced Lesson on Prophets The post 218: Nuanced Lesson on Prophets appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we begin a series that examines Stages of Faith from the perspective of other Religious denominations and their religious leaders.  I tried to find every audio discussion of “Faith Transitions” based in some way on a Fowler “Faith Stage Theory”.  Heads up some of these religious leaders are still biased and imposing their conclusion… Read More »217: Stages of Faith Series 4: Willow Creek The post 217: Stages of Faith Series 4: Willow Creek appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Guest host Suzette Smith sits down today to interview Rachel Hunt Steenblik about Heavenly Mother, The LDS Gospel Topics Essay on Mother in Heaven, and Mormon Feminism in general.  This is a great discussion that embraces that Mormonism has so much potential to expand in various directions including conversation of the feminine divine. https://www.lds.org/topics/mother-in-heaven?lang=eng http://eom.byu.edu/index.php/Mother_in_Heaven… Read More »216: Heavenly Mother The post 216: Heavenly Mother appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

In today’s episode two women Annikka and Charlene who are the believing spouses in a marriage where one side has serious doubts and went through a serious faith transition.  They share their thoughts and stories on what it means to be the believing spouse in a what becomes a mixed-faith marriage, the difficulties that arise, and… Read More »215: Supporting Spouses Of Those Who Doubt The post 215: Supporting Spouses Of Those Who Doubt appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today I sit down with Alex Koritz.  We talk about his archaeologist general authority Grandfather, Mormon Archaeology, his Faith Journey, and his stint as the host of a Mormon Archaeology podcast. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milton_R._Hunter https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newark_Holy_Stones https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Lunas_Decalogue_Stone The post 214: Alex Koritz: Faith Journey and Mormon Archeology appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we begin a series that examines Stages of Faith from the perspective of other Religious denominations and their religious leaders.  I tried to find every audio discussion of “Faith Transitions” based in some way on a Fowler “Faith Stage Theory”.  Heads up some of these religious leaders are still biased and imposing their conclusion… Read More »213: Stages of Faith Series 3: Grace Valley The post 213: Stages of Faith Series 3: Grace Valley appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today’s episode deals with Stewardship.  This word is very strictly defined in Mormonism and it is used to draw lots of lines in the sand separating the faithful from the unfaithful, the righteous from the unrighteous.  Yet While leaders have drawn very direct lines, we look today to see if scripture upholds such definitive lines.… Read More »212: Rethinking Stewardship The post 212: Rethinking Stewardship appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

The Book of Mormon is a fraud you say?  Joseph Made it up or stole the ideas from someone else?  If only it were that simple.  Today I sit down with two friends, Chris and Clay.  We talk about ways in which to corroborate a fraudulent narrative of the Book of Mormon.  Who could have… Read More »211: Fraudulent Narrative of the Book of Mormon The post 211: Fraudulent Narrative of the Book of Mormon appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we begin a series that examines Stages of Faith from the perspective of other Religious denominations and their religious leaders.  I tried to find every audio discussion of “Faith Transitions” based in some way on a Fowler “Faith Stage Theory”.  Heads up some of these religious leaders are still biased and imposing their conclusion… Read More »210: Stages of Faith Series 2: Covenant Church The post 210: Stages of Faith Series 2: Covenant Church appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.