Mormon Discussion Podcast

Today I sit down with Mormon Historian, D. Michael Quinn.  We talk about his excommunication, his still powerful belief in the Mormonism and the Restoration.  He explains his literal belief in Gold Plates, an angel Moroni, and in Joseph Smith as a actual prophet.  We also hit on Revelatory Walking Sticks, Magic in the Mormon World,… Read More »161: D Michael Quinn: Special Witness The post 161: D Michael Quinn: Special Witness appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today I sit down with two great friends of mine: Suzette Smith and Chris Bloxham. We talk about the possibility of female ordination. What would it look like? Why is ordination important to some sisters in the Church? Would female ordination be the same as male ordination – or something different? We take a look… Read More »160: Female Ordination? The post 160: Female Ordination? appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we sit down with Steven Garff, a listener to the podcast, and discuss why people leave the Church.  We examine the age old reasons and dismiss them one by one as unsatisfactory as a overarching explanation.  We then delve into a theory that does explain the whole and how it impacts the question of why… Read More »159: Steven Garff: Gottman’s Ratio The post 159: Steven Garff: Gottman’s Ratio appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

This is the audio from Religious speaker Jon Paulien.  This is his expounding on his ideas on the stages of faith.  The audio while not great quality is very informative and helpful.  My goal is is to support LDS who are deconstructing and then reconstructing their faith and this audio will be a help to… Read More »Bonus: Stages of Faith: Paulien The post Bonus: Stages of Faith: Paulien appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we sit down with Tony Fieldson.  We discuss his paper “Compelling Reasons to Believe”  We discuss reasons like witnesses, prophecies, fruits, and of course a spiritual witnesses.  Looking for reasons to have faith…. then don’t miss this episode! http://testingmormonism.blogspot.com/ The post 158: Tony Fieldson: Compelling Reasons to Believe appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we sit down with Community of Christ Assistant Pastor Seth Bryant.  We talk about the common faith tradition, the shift from the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to the Community of Christ (CoC).  We hit on the Priesthood, Women’s ordination, LGBT inclusiveness, their view of scripture, Mormon myths of the CoC,… Read More »157: Seth Bryant: Community of Christ The post 157: Seth Bryant: Community of Christ appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today I want to talk about why I take the stance I do on the LGBT issue.  Why do I insist on a “Leading With Faith” effort to dissent with Church stances and cultural values?  Why can’t I just let this issue go and move on?  Today I explain and as often is the case… Read More »156: Why the pain must stop The post 156: Why the pain must stop appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today I sit down with Michael Reed, author of “Banishing the Cross: The Emergence of  a Mormon Taboo”.  We talk about How the cross was portrayed early in Church History, Why it becomes a problem, and Where are we at today.  We also hint at where we might be going. This issue is a microcosm… Read More »155: Michael Reed and The Symbol of the Cross The post 155: Michael Reed and The Symbol of the Cross appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Why do I believe you ask? What keeps me in when I am aware of so many issues? Well besides my deep faith in the Savior and deep love and testimony of his gospel, I also have many other items in my bucket of faith. Today We talk about one of those. Today we talk… Read More »154: Apocalypse Of Adam The post 154: Apocalypse Of Adam appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

        This is a direct link from LeadingLDS.com .  A friend of mine, Kurt Francom runs this enlightening podcast that strives to give resources to LDS leaders including the tools and insight they need to be better at their callings.  Please visit Kurt’s podcast and consider making this a regular part of your listening!… Read More »153: My Interviews on Faith Stages The post 153: My Interviews on Faith Stages appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.