Mormon Discussion Podcast

Today I read from my favorite “Faith Stage Theory” books and end by talking about what to look for in a “safe” person.  These books are so helpful that I would recommend them to anyone going through a faith transition.. Faith Shift by Kathy Escobar The Critical Journey by Janet Hagberg and Robert Guelich Faith… Read More »202: The Language of Transition The post 202: The Language of Transition appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we sit down with LDS author Robert Reynolds.  He has written the book “Unstuck” – How The Savior Frees Us From Our Favorite Sins .  We talk about letting go of trying to “work our way to heaven” and instead focus on reliance on Christ and his grace.  We talk about willingness to be on the… Read More »201: Robert Reynolds: Unstuck The post 201: Robert Reynolds: Unstuck appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today I wanted to reach out to the listener in the dark part of their faith transition.  I wanted to share with you things I have found helpful and things I think you would benefit from thinking about.  I hope these are helpful and welcome your feedback.  God bless you and may the Lord warm… Read More »200: Finding Your Truth in your Transition The post 200: Finding Your Truth in your Transition appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today I wrestle with the recent commentary of Elder Bednar on Homosexuality. I am sorry if I am too harsh or if my criticisms are unfair. I welcome anyone in Church authority to sit down with me and others and work through the data and questions that are out there that no one in leadership… Read More »199: Are There Homosexuals in Heaven The post 199: Are There Homosexuals in Heaven appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today I share my perspective on various elements of my testimony…… Joseph Smith, Prophets, Scripture, Truth, Temples, Priesthood, Ordinances, as well as God and Christ and then I finish bearing my testimony as it stands today. The post 198: My Testimony appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today I join Seth Bryant, Community of Christ Pastor and Seventy, to talk about Faithful Listening.  We talk today about how to communicate to those who either hold different perspectives within the same faith or a completely different faith altogether.   What is helpful and what isn’t.  Thanks for listening.     The post 197: Talking Faithfully: Seth Bryant & Bill Reel appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today I sit down with Daniel Parkinson MD to discuss the biology of Homosexuality.  Daniel is a psychiatrist and is well informed on the biological research on homosexuality.  Today we talk about what happens during the development of the fetus that leads to atypical results.  We also visit the outward biological signs that show us… Read More »196: The Biology of Homosexuality The post 196: The Biology of Homosexuality appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we sit down with Kathy Escobar author of Faith Shift.  We talk about the disassembling of faith and all the emotion that comes with it.  She asks about my story and we tie it to various chapters of the book.  I can’t say enough about this book and its contents.  It felt like a… Read More »195: Kathy Escobar The post 195: Kathy Escobar appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

On Sunday January 24th I will have given a sacrament talk on the subject of the atonement.  I have released an audio rehearsal of that talk the night before giving it.  This is tied and hence repeats much of what is said in the premium episode “Nephi’s Faith Transition” but also covers other ground.  I… Read More »194: Trust in the Dual Power of The Atonement The post 194: Trust in the Dual Power of The Atonement appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we sit down and discuss the word CHURCH.  How is it used in Christian scripture?  How is it used in Restoration scripture?  Is it possible we have misunderstood this word?  Today I make the argument that we have.  That this is one more point we may have overstated and overreached.  While we seem to… Read More »192: The Collective Church The post 192: The Collective Church appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.