Mormon Discussion Podcast

Today we sit down with Adam Miller, Philosopher, Theologian, and Author of the book “Rube Goldberg Machines : Essays in Mormon Theology”. The Book can be found at Greg Kofford Books http://www.gregkofford.com/products/rube-goldberg-machines-essays-in-mormon-theology and at Amazon as a Kindle edition –  http://www.amazon.com/kindle-store/dp/B007RQIQ7E We speak at length about Grace and Adam concludes offering some great advice for those… Read More »047: Adam Miller: Rube Goldberg Machines The post 047: Adam Miller: Rube Goldberg Machines appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

We interview Patrick Mason, one of the editors of the book “War & Peace In Our Time : Mormon Perspectives”.  We discuss War and Peace in the scriptures, in our LDS culture, and in our views within our Church community.  Patrick and I discuss how a LDS can be a faithful, active, participating Latter-Day Saint… Read More »046: Patrick Mason: War and Peace The post 046: Patrick Mason: War and Peace appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

This episode deals with helping us understand the context of why our early leaders may have been over protective of information or in shielding ourselves against critics.  Instead of seeing this shielding in a black and white way we try to give some context to the story so that we in the end might be… Read More »045: The Virtue of Patience The post 045: The Virtue of Patience appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Russell Stevenson – Author of  “Black Mormon: The Story of Elijah Ables” Available on Amazon as an E-Book – http://www.amazon.com/Black-Mormon-Story-Elijah-ebook/dp/B00DLGTX6W Or as a hardcopy buy contacting Russell on his site – https://mormonhistoryguy.wordpress.com Russell discusses with us today his his research into the life of the first Black Priesthood holder in this dispensation.  We also extend… Read More »044: Russell Stevenson: Elijah Abels First Black Mormon The post 044: Russell Stevenson: Elijah Abels First Black Mormon appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

My interview with Nick Galieti, host of the Good Word podcast. Nick Galieti is a man of many passions and opportunities. From a young age Nick has embraced music. That love of music has lead to a career as a performer, and currently as a sound engineer and record producer. Music led to film and… Read More »043: Nick Galieti- The Good Word The post 043: Nick Galieti- The Good Word appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

What is Tithing?  Many love to jump in here and state their definition and unknowingly impose it on others.  But what Does the Lord say and perhaps more importantly for us as Latter-Day Saints, what does the Church say on this matter officially.  Is tithing paid on Gross wages, net wages, or leftover after all… Read More »042: Tithing: a nuanced view The post 042: Tithing: a nuanced view appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

This is a a link to the podcast RadioWest and is linked from their site – http://radiowest.kuer.org/post/mormon-belief-digital-age All credit is given to this site for this link.   Please check out radiowest – http://radiowest.kuer.org/   Their description of this broadcast –  Thursday, we’re talking about what the New York Times has called a “wave of doubt and… Read More »Bonus: Radio West: Hans Mattson and Doubting Mormons The post Bonus: Radio West: Hans Mattson and Doubting Mormons appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

http://www.pbs.org/mormons/interviews/holland.html  Read More »041: Moroni 7 and Fowler Stage 5 The post 041: Moroni 7 and Fowler Stage 5 appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

We sit down with Greg Prince and discuss Faith Crisis, the difficult issues and his book “David O McKay and the Rise of Modern Mormonism“ Greg is a well known persona in Mormon Thought.  He is well informed, well spoken, and offers flexible alternative ways to see the gospel while still leading with Faith.  … Read More »040: Greg Prince on Faith and David O. McKay The post 040: Greg Prince on Faith and David O. McKay appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we interview Rock Waterman, author of the blog “Pure Mormonism”.  Rock shares with some of his views: his testimony of the gospel restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith along with his struggle at times with current Church Policy and Doctrine including such things as tithing, sealings as marriage, and others.  While I find Rock’s… Read More »038: Rock Waterman: Pure Mormonism The post 038: Rock Waterman: Pure Mormonism appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.