Mormon Discussion Podcast

This much we know – Martin Harris was sent by Joseph Smith to visit the learned in New York with a Transcript in hand. One of those individuals he met with was professor Charles Anthon. The transcript which allegedly contained “reformed egyptian” straight off the metal plates from the Mormon “Golden Bible” along with a proposed translation. This is where the stories separate. Martin Harris and Joseph SMith claim Martin came back reporting Charles Anthon had confirmed the Characters and the translation. As we will see though, Charles Anthon has a different story to tell. Who’s lying and who is telling the truth? That is the focus of this episode of Mormon Discussion. What say ye? http://thedigitalvoice.com/enigma/essays/AAffair1.htm The post 021: Charles Anthon and the Lost 116 pages appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

  The word FAITH written in vintage wooden letterpress type What is FAITH? How does it relate to Knowledge? Is FAITH a choice? Why should it be a choice? Do we have to KNOW the gospel is true or is there value in just HOPING and ACTING enough? Is it more esteemed to have FAITH or KNOWLEDGE? Is DOUBT part of FAITH? How can we become more comfortable with FAITH and HOPE when so many other seem sure in their KNOWLEDGE? The protion with audio from Terryl Givens comes from http://radiowest.kuer.org/post/why-mormon-answer The post 020: What is Real Faith appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

This episode begins by discussing where the podcast is and some of the neat things that have occurred. We conclude by sharing remarks by Richard Bushman.  The following is Richard Bushman’s introduction paper to the 2008 summer seminar, “Joseph Smith and His Critics,” given July 29, 2008.For me he gets at the heart of it!!!!! http://www.lifeongoldplates.com/2008/08/bushmans-introduction-to-joseph-smith.html The post 019: Richard Bushman describes Faith Crisis appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

This podcast is for all leaders of the church to better grasp why faith crisis occurs and how they can be helpful. It’s a crash course on what you are dealing with and why Faith Crisis is not always a bad thing. The post 016: Faith Crisis Training for Church Leaders appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

MormonDiscussion interviews Brittney Hartley. She discusses her faith journey which took her out of the church and then back in. She also discusses several topics important to the sisters of the church offering a better framework to support the sisters in their their faith and with the issues that concern them.To reach Brittney Hartley – brittneylhartley@gmail.comRobert Millet “Within Reach” https://ebookstore.sony.com/ebook/robert-l-millet/within-reach/_/R-400000000000000680847Brad Wilcox – “His Grace is suffcient” – http://speeches.byu.edu/?act=viewitem&id=1966http://byutv.org/watch/49475abb-10d4-4f45-a757-7000b9945468″The Continous Atonement” – http://deseretbook.com/Continuous-Atonement-Brad-Wilcox/i/5013881 The post 014: Britney Hartley Pt. 1 appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Part 2   MormonDiscussion interviews Brittney Hartley. She discusses her faith journey which took her out of the church and then back in. She also discusses several topics important to the sisters of the church offering a better framework to support the sisters in their their faith and with the issues that concern them.To reach Brittney Hartley – brittneylhartley@gmail.com Robert Millet “Within Reach” https://ebookstore.sony.com/ebook/robert-l-millet/within-reach/_/R-400000000000000680847 Brad Wilcox – “His Grace is suffcient” – http://speeches.byu.edu/?act=viewitem&id=1966http://byutv.org/watch/49475abb-10d4-4f45-a757-7000b9945468 “The Continous Atonement” – http://deseretbook.com/Continuous-Atonement-Brad-Wilcox/i/5013881 The post 015: Britney Hartley Pt. 2 appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

We each deal with critical information about the church and how these issues cause us to struggle. Some of us find difficulty with the issues and others find the problem is with our assumptions and expectations. This podcast deals with those assumptions and expectations…….. enjoy The post 013: False Assumptions and Expectations appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Critics like to inform members of the LDS Church that Joseph had multiple accounts of his First Vision and that they contradict each other. They go so far as to say this is evidence that Joseph’s view of the Godhead was an evolving view.There are numerous Apologetic sites to explain the differences and why they are there but this podcast addresses what are the other Accounts and where do they come from. They are included here in the resources so that one may read them for themselves.Important Points1.) Only 4 are considered First Hand 5 are 2nd or 3rd hand2.) Joseph’s selectively chose what to share and what not to based on audience just as each of us do when sharing our personal stories3.) His personal understanding of these events may have grown over time impacting how he sees the events and the importance of various parts. Ex: personal forgiveness vs restoration for mankindResources http://scottwoodward.org/firstvision_variousaccounts.html http://www.josephsmithforum.org/doc/comparison-of-9-first-vision-accounts/ http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/50623/A-genuine-vision.html https://www.lds.org/topics/accounts-of-the-first-vision?lang=eng https://www.lds.org/topics/accounts-of-the-first-vision?lang=eng The post 012: Multiple First Vision Accounts appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Brian Whitney is a moderator at the New Order Mormon web site – http://www.newordermormon.org/Brian also is currently working at the LDS Church History Department.Our interview covers Brian’s early life, discovering the LDS Church, and his own personal Faith Crisis journey. While every Faith journey is different, there are common themes that begin to surface through Brian’s telling of his. The post 011: Brian Whitney Pt. 2 appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Brian Whitney is a moderator at the New Order Mormon web site – http://www.newordermormon.org/Brian also is currently working at the LDS Church History Department.Our interview covers Brian’s early life, discovering the LDS Church, and his own personal Faith Crisis journey. While every Faith journey is different, there are common themes that begin to surface through Brian’s telling of his. The post 010: Brian Whitney Pt. 1 appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.