Mormon Discussion Podcast

This episode borrows heavily from Author – William G. Hartley who wrote the paper – “From Men To Boys: LDS Aaronic Priesthood Offices 1829 – 1996” and all credit should be given to him as his paper is quoted extensively. This paper was published in JOURNAL OF MORMON HISTORY VOLUME 22, No. 1 SPRING 1996… Read More »097: Men to Boys: Development of the Priesthood The post 097: Men to Boys: Development of the Priesthood appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today I sit down with Michael, a member of the Jedi Faith or Jediism.  We discuss his Faith’s history, Doctrine, and how it is often made light of but really a viable alternative to one who is disillusioned with other organized religion.  He talks about the force, the Jedi Code, and How their faith incorporates… Read More »096: Jediism: Temple of The Jedi Order The post 096: Jediism: Temple of The Jedi Order appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today I take a look at a recent talk at BYU Idaho by Julie Willis.  The talk titled “Gaining Light through Questioning”  speaks of several concepts that we speak of often here on Mormon Discussion and which would benefit those struggling in a difficult faith transition.  So sit back as we dissect this talk and hit… Read More »095: Julie Willis: Asking Questions The post 095: Julie Willis: Asking Questions appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we sit down with LDS scholar and author David Bokovoy.  David is the Author of “Authoring the Old Testament : Genesis – Deuteronomy”.   We break down what scripture is and isn’t, leveling false assumptions along the way.  We discuss how to handle paradigm shifts when new info makes previous paradigms untenable. We also address… Read More »094: David Bokovoy: Authoring the Old Testament The post 094: David Bokovoy: Authoring the Old Testament appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today I talk about “The White Shirt Phenomena”.  This is a great issue to use as a backdrop for our as a culture creating rules, believing they really are rules, and in the end there being no rule that exists.  This applies to dozens of private interpretations we make within our culture and how we… Read More »093: White Shirt Phenomena The post 093: White Shirt Phenomena appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

In this episode we tackle the tough issue of what is blind obedience and what is our responsibility in both adhereing to our perception of right and wrong and still sustaining the brethren in their callings a Prophets, Seers, and Revelators.  Are we indeed supposed to follow prophets even when they are wrong.  We hit… Read More »092: Blind Obedience The post 092: Blind Obedience appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

We sit down with LDS historian Mark Staker.   We talk at length about the Historical setting in Kirtland, Ohio where more documented revelations occurred in this dispensation then any other place.  We talk about the Kirtland Safety Society Bank, Elsa Johnson’s miraculous healing, the role of early LDS Bishops, the Law of Consecration, and Symonds… Read More »091: Mark Staker: Church History in Ohio The post 091: Mark Staker: Church History in Ohio appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we talk about what power and Authority Women have in the Church.  We use Elder Oaks April 2014 talk as a guide to show that maybe things are not quite what we thought they were.  That Women have a much bigger piece of the Priesthood pie than we are used to saying.  I think… Read More »090: Elder Oaks: the Sisters’ Power and Authority The post 090: Elder Oaks: the Sisters’ Power and Authority appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today I sit down with Prof. Charles Harrell, author of “This is My Doctrine”.  His book takes a historical look at the development of Mormon Doctrines within LDS theology.  His books helps us first learn and then cope with the complex ways in which LDS Theology and Doctrine developed.  We discuss how to define the… Read More »089: Charlie Harrell: This is my Doctrine The post 089: Charlie Harrell: This is my Doctrine appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

In our effort to discuss other faiths, we sit down today with Ricky a member of the raelism faith.  Rael (pictured above) is their leader and he was visited by being not from our world.  He claims they showed him how they created mankind, what is expected of humankind, and he also had dinner with… Read More »088: Raelism: Faith of the Elohim The post 088: Raelism: Faith of the Elohim appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.