Mormon Discussion Podcast

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… Read More »178: Emotional Gut Punch 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… Read More »177: Reflections: John English The post 177: Reflections: John English appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

  Our first in a 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 Tyler Daniel.  If you wish to have your voice heard email me at reelmormon@gmail.com or… Read More »176: Reflections: Tyler Daniel The post 176: Reflections: Tyler Daniel appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Tonight I have released a short episode sharing my thoughts on the policy changes that occurred today which imposes a view of those in Same Sex Marriages absolutely as apostates and which withholds ordinances from children of same sex couples without the child doing anything wrong with their agency.   It is my Mormon right… Read More »175: Same Sex Policy Changes: My Thoughts The post 175: Same Sex Policy Changes: My Thoughts appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we sit down with 3 incredible Sisters in the Church.  Suzette Smith returns and she brings along Kristy Money  and Fara Sneddon with her.  We sit down and hash out the latest of the Gospel Topic Essays “Joseph Smith’s Teachings about Priesthood, Temple, and Women” We move through each section bringing in historical context… Read More »174: Turning The Key to You The post 174: Turning The Key to You appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we sit down with LDS author Thomas Wirthlin McConkie.  We discuss at length his book “Navigating Mormon Faith Crisis”.  In his book he helps the reader see the Faith Development Map that allows for healthier smoorth transitions. We cover what a faith crisis feels like, how other react to it, and how we might… Read More »173: Thomas Wirthlin McConkie: Developmental Map The post 173: Thomas Wirthlin McConkie: Developmental Map appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

How do you handle Missionary work now that you have reconstructed your faith?  Several listeners have asked me this and I finally sat down and discuss it here.  Do I still value Missionary work?  What will I teach and testify of and what do I avoid or rephrase when another member (including fulltime missionaries) speaks… Read More »172: Handling Missionary Work The post 172: Handling Missionary Work appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today Chris Bloxham sits down with Bill Reel for a little turn of the tables.  Bill is asked directly What his Mormonism looks like after having reconstructed it.  Bill tackles the tough questions and holds nothing back.  You want to meet Mormonism’s Historical Reality face to face and make it work, here’s one framework with… Read More »171: Special Episode – Bill Reel: Mormonism My Way The post 171: Special Episode – Bill Reel: Mormonism My Way appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Continuing our PERSPECTIVES series we sit down with former guest Brittney Hartley.  She has been one of the podcasts biggest supporters and has traveled the path of faith reconstruction.  She sits down with me and we chat about that transition and what that means for her beliefs today. If you live near the Boise Idaho… Read More »170: Perspectives: Brittney Hartley The post 170: Perspectives: Brittney Hartley appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we talk about a strange scripture.  John 16:7. Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. This scripture always seemed odd till a few… Read More »169: The Inner Authority The post 169: The Inner Authority appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.