Mormon Discussion Podcast

Today we sit with LDS author Neylan McBaine.  We talk about her book “Women at Church”.  We talk about How the Church handled Women’s roles early in the Church’s onset.  We talk about why she wrote the book, some of the variation that has come into our culture and policies, and the impact of those… Read More »152: Neyan McBaine: Women at Church The post 152: Neyan McBaine: Women at Church appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

            Today is a short episode (12 minutes to be exact), but has some important information. 1.) We are starting a “Lead with Faith” support group in Southern Utah. We already have some interest expressed and I am very excited to get this off the ground and be a part… Read More »151: Come Join Our St George Support Group The post 151: Come Join Our St George Support Group appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today I sit down with Annie Hall.  She discusses her husband’s pornography addiction and their journey to recovery.  We talk about the pain, the frustration and the hurt.  We speak at length about what her assumptions were and how Priesthood leaders are unequipped in some ways to handle such issues but the cultural idea that… Read More »150: Annie Hall: Pornography Addiction The post 150: Annie Hall: Pornography Addiction appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we talk about when we get it wrong!  Can we speak out when we get it wrong or is criticism of any kind uncalled for.   What if what a leader says does unreconcilable, irrevocable, unrepairable damage?  What if young people are living alone in tents in the winter and some who becoming so depressed… Read More »149: When We Get It Wrong The post 149: When We Get It Wrong appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we sit down with Movie Director T.C. Christensen and talk about his newest production, “The Cokeville Miracle”.  We talk about the movie, the research that went into it, his thoughts on the event and proposed miracles, and how movies have affected his life.  The movie releases June 5th to selected theaters and should be… Read More »148: T.C.Christensen: Cokeville Miracle The post 148: T.C.Christensen: Cokeville Miracle appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

We tackle a article from Meridian Magazine How Will Children Know the Truth About Marriage If We Don’t Teach Them? By Wendy Asay · May 10, 2015 http://ldsmag.com/how-will-children-know-the-truth-about-marriage-if-we-dont-teach-them/ she syas this – “We can help our youth discern the truth regarding those claims by giving them solid information and reasoned arguments from secular as well as… Read More »147: The Truth About Marriage The post 147: The Truth About Marriage appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we sit down with LDS author David Barker and discuss his book “Religion and Science: Reconciling the Conflicts”.  We talk about seeking truth, trusting prophets, Evolution, and the Flood.  This episode goes to show that we all see the the gospel and the world differently and that just when we think we have the… Read More »146: David Barker: Science and Religion The post 146: David Barker: Science and Religion appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today with sit down with LDS Meso-American Expert Daniel Johnson and talk about the setting of the Book of Mormon.  We talk about what evidence we find and what evidence is really not fair to ask for.  We talk about his trips to these ancient cities and what we find their to support our testimonies… Read More »145: Daniel Johnson: Book of Mormon Geography The post 145: Daniel Johnson: Book of Mormon Geography appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we sit down with Craig Harline, author of “Way Below the Angels”.  Craig talks about his own missionary experience as well as the adjustment most missionaries make from the pristine and elevated expectations to the real life experience of disappointment and feelings of failure that come with the reality of most missions.  We discuss how he… Read More »144: Craig Harline: Way Below the Angels The post 144: Craig Harline: Way Below the Angels appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we sit down with Christian professor and Author Robert Keeley and speak at length about his perspective on James Fowler’s Stages of Faith.  Mr. Keeley is the author of the book “Helping our Children Grow In Faith”.  He has also written numerous articles including many on stages of faith.  We talk today about how… Read More »143: Robert Keeley: More Than Ages & Stages The post 143: Robert Keeley: More Than Ages & Stages appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.