Mormon Discussion Podcast

Today we talk about James Fowler’s Stages of Faith but we do so using two perspectives that have built on Fowler.  As a background for our episode we use the following articles http://www.faithformationlearningexchange.net http://www.thebattleofarmageddon.com/stages_of_faith.pdf With these as a backdrop we will discuss how hard the Dark Night of the Soul is but also show it… Read More »129: Dark Night of the Soul The post 129: Dark Night of the Soul appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today I sit down with Jeff Olsen, who share with us his Near Death Experience and how it has affected him and his faith.  We talk generally about NDE’s (Near Death Experiences) and what we are to make of them.  Are they real?  Is it the Brain firing synapses as one last ditch effort to… Read More »128: Jeff Olsen: Near Death Experiences The post 128: Jeff Olsen: Near Death Experiences appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

How concerned should we be with Mormonism’s historical truth claims?  Are we missing the point entirely by debating historocity? Today Guest Host Jon Young talks with Adam Miller about his popular post “Letter to a CES Student”, a response to Jeremy Runnels’ “Letter to a CES Director.”  Unlike debunking efforts at FairMormon, Miller’s response is… Read More »127: Adam Miller: Letter to a CES Student The post 127: Adam Miller: Letter to a CES Student appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Ryan Boothe joins us again today for another episode of “Stage 4 Mormons”.  Ryan has a unique knack for hitting subjects in a unique way that helps us gain insight into this Fowler’s Stage 4, that many of us find ourselves in.  My heart was pricked by some of what he says and I pray… Read More »126: Stage 4 Mormons: Episode 3 The post 126: Stage 4 Mormons: Episode 3 appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

We hear the Leaders testify with certainty that they and the Church are led by Christ.  We have had some leaders approach language that implies they have seen Christ.  We also receive teachings that seem to offend, sadden, and even possibly harm us.  How are we to reconcile A Church led by Christ with teachings that… Read More »125: Reconciling Special Witnesses The post 125: Reconciling Special Witnesses appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today I sit down with Mark (Not his real name as it has been changed to protect his identity).  He is a young man who is getting ready to go on his mission shortly.  He also happens to be gay.  He tells his story.  When he knew, Coming out to Family, and how they have… Read More »124: Faithfully Courageously Mormon The post 124: Faithfully Courageously Mormon appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today Guest Host Jon Young sits down with Ty Mansfield and discusses Same Sex Attraction, how we as a Church culture handle LGBT issues, Ty’s personal journey and how he has persevered on his own spiritual journey.  Ty’s spiritual struggle and need to separate the gospel from culture in the church is a story all of… Read More »123: Ty Mansfield: A Spiritual Journey with Same Sex Attraction The post 123: Ty Mansfield: A Spiritual Journey with Same Sex Attraction appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we sit down with Mike B. who shares with us that he is both an atheist and a Believing Mormon.  How is that?  How can one both disbelieve God and testify of the restoration?  Today we find out.  You won’t want to miss this as Mike gives us a paradigm and framework that might… Read More »123: True Believing Atheist Mormon The post 123: True Believing Atheist Mormon appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today I sit down with LDS Scholar Brian Hauglid as we talk at length about the Book of Abraham.  We speak at length about the historical issues with the the Book of Abraham and what we are to make of those complexities.  I hope you enjoy this conversation and that it is helpful in your… Read More »122: Brian Hauglid: The Book of Abraham The post 122: Brian Hauglid: The Book of Abraham appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today I sit down with Steve Gregg,  Host of the radio program “The Narrow Path”.  He has a two radio programs, a website, and is also the author of two books.  He is a minister within Evangelical Christianity and graciously gives us some of his time.   We talk about shifting paradigms, faith crises, The historical… Read More »121: Steve Gregg and The Narrow Path The post 121: Steve Gregg and The Narrow Path appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.