Mormon Discussion Podcast

Today Suzette Smith sits in as a Guest Host to discuss the book “Girls Who Choose God: Stories of Courageous Women in the Bible” and the recently released “Girls Who Choose God: Stories of Courageous Women in the Book of Mormon”.   The authors of the books, McArthur Krishna & Bethany Brady Spalding, explain their inspiration for the book,  their vision for the future of the series, and what the book has meant for them personally.  We also discuss feedback from women in the church and the process of publishing with Deseret Book.  We hope listeners will take away valuable lessons from the podcast like how to find strong women in scripture and how to better help youth better see the stories of women. GIRLS WHO CHOOSE GOD: STORIES OF STRONG WOMEN FROM THE BOOK OF MORMON GIRLS WHO CHOOSE GOD: STORIES OF COURAGEOUS WOMEN FROM THE BIBLE The post 186: Girls Who Choose God appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

We have teamed up with with other prominent LDS Podcasts and Blogs to help feed the malnourished children in our Church.  Mormon Discussion is taking a step to help those who cannot help themselves. Today we sit down with Brian Dillman and Laurel Armstrong to discuss how you can help.  We have pledged to “Adopt a Stake” through the Liahona Children’s Foundation. Join with us! The website if you are hoping to help is https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/liahona-children-s-foundation-fundraiser-2015/x/12879886#/  or you can click the image and it will take you there.  Thank you for helping us strengthen the feeble knees and lift the hands that hang down!!!! God bless and warm shoulders!!!! The post 185: We have teamed up to help the Liahona Foundation appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today I sit down with the Salt Lake Tribunes’s funny man Robert Kirby.  We talk about his life, how he ended up at the Tribune, how he has handled his own faith transition, and lastly we discuss pancakes.   We hit on his humor as a tool and coping mechanism in his life and what his thoughts are on more serious issues. I hope you enjoy…. oh…. and yeah….. pass the syrup! http://www.sltrib.com/lifestyle/kirby/ http://www.sltrib.com/home/2250249-155/kirby-my-church-deal-breakers The post 184: Robert Kirby: Pancake Sunday appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today I talk briefly about how we press forward and more importantly I end with a challenge.  A challenge to truly strengthen the feeble knees and to lift the hands that hang down.     The post 183: A Testimony Challenge Amidst Testimony Challenges appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

In a new “Perspectives” series, Bill Reel from Mormon Discussion Podcast sits down with various LDS Authors and Scholars to ask them each the same questions of how they frame their belief in the gospel.  What does it mean that the Church is true, that the Book of Mormon is true, what is scripture, and what is the role of a prophet. Today we sit down with LDS scholar and author Richard Bushman and get his take.  I think you will find this interview to tackle new ground and offer groundwork along the nuanced path.  Follow along as Richard shows us a life that “leads with Faith” The post 182: Perspectives – Richard Bushman appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Since FairMormon has deleted my interview and any evidence I have ever existed here is my story for you to enjoy.  Part Two The post 181: The Reel Story Pt. 2 appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Since FairMormon has deleted my interview and any evidence I have ever existed here is my story for you to enjoy.  Part One The post 180: The Reel Story Pt. 1 appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today Chris Bloxham returns to talk to me and one of my listeners Clay as we take this policy change apart every step of the way.  This may be one of the best episodes yet on Mormon Discussion as we try to make sense of this public relations nightmare. This is part 2 of a 2 part series. In part 1 we discuss at length my increasing cynicism and frustration with the Church and then the Gut punch of this policy fiasco. The post 179: Handbooks, Policies, and Sleight of Hand appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today Chris Bloxham sits down to discuss the emotional roller coaster ride that the last 7 days have been.  How leading with faith is getting near impossible and Cynicism abounds.  I don’t have all the answers today and and I no longer know where all this leads but I have always tried to be authentic and so welcome to my world.  This is part 1 of a 2 part series.  In Part 2 we invite a listener to join us and take a analytical look at the problems with this handbook fiasco. The post 178: Emotional Gut Punch appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Our series of Reflections of Latter-Day Saints who are struggling at present with the Church.  We have started this series after the policy change affecting those in a Same Sex Marriage and their children.  Today is John English.  If you wish to have your voice heard in this series email me at  reelmormon@gmail.com or message me on facebook. The post 177: Reflections: John English appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.