Mormon Discussion Podcast

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.

Vickey is a songwriter/producer, vocalist, and professional speaker, who has spoken for more than two decades Church Education Systems, including BYU Education Week and Best of Especially for Youth.  She is a Billboard award winning songwriter, with hundreds of songs to her credit.  Her compositions include the theme songs for the Special Olympics program (state… Read More »087: Vickey Pahnke Taylor: Goodness Matters The post 087: Vickey Pahnke Taylor: Goodness Matters appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Jim McConkie sits down with us to share with us his reflections of being a McConkie, helping us understand his uncle Elder Bruce R. McConkie, and his recent book “Looking at the Doctrine and Covenants Again for the Very First Time”.  Jim’s gospel insights and his approach to tough issues will be a help to… Read More »086: Jim McConkie: Reflections of Church and Family The post 086: Jim McConkie: Reflections of Church and Family appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_D._Poll http://www.zionsbest.com/people.html Richard Douglas Poll (April 23, 1918 – April 27, 1994) was an American historian, academic, author and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). His liberal religiosity influenced his notable metaphor about “Iron Rod” vs. “Liahona” LDS Church members. Poll wrote on various topics in Latter-day Saint history… Read More »085: Richard Poll: Iron Rodders and Liahonas The post 085: Richard Poll: Iron Rodders and Liahonas appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.