Mormon Discussion Podcast

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.

Today we talk about the Flood.  Noah, the Ark, the animals, etc….  The trouble with this topic is that a Global Flood seems so unreasonable and full of problems and a local flood is full of deep glitches as well.  We attempt to talk about both sides, sift through the problems and contradictions and see if we… Read More »142: The Flood and its Barriers to Faith The post 142: The Flood and its Barriers to Faith appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today’s episode deals with Section 132 of the D&C.  We talk about the introduction of polygamy, the angel with the drawn sword, and Joseph’s adherence with the revelation.  While Critics accuse Joseph Smith of creating section 132 to fulfill his sexual needs and while apologists proclaim the revelation is from God and that criticism should… Read More »141: Handshakes and Drawn Swords The post 141: Handshakes and Drawn Swords appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we sit down with Chris Reeve, a dear friend of mine, and we discuss Church Discipline.  We hit this topic from a historical perspective and build from there.  We speak about scriptural relevance for Church discipline, how while wanting a big tent, the tent must still exists.  We talk about Early Church leaders who… Read More »140: Chris Reeve: Church Discipline The post 140: Chris Reeve: Church Discipline appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.