Mormon Discussion Podcast

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 Jesus, and how can find ways to work through issues of faith. His Webs...

We sit down with Brian Hales, LDS author of “Joseph Smith’s Polygamy”  We ask him about the 11 occasions where Joseph was accused of sexual impropriety.  We talk about how the majority of the accusations come very late, even decades after the death of the prophet.  We talk about what the evidence is in each case and why we should in all likelyhood throw each of these out with the exception of Fann...

ALERT ALERT *** this is not the lamo one I read in years past.  This is a Dramatized reading by professional Audio Actors!!!! … lol Enjoy this Mormon Discussion Podcast Dramatized reading of the Christmas story of Christ’s birth.  While I know we can each view Chirst and the Scriptures that speak of him with various perspectives and takes, it is my hope we can still find the spirit in...

Well we are at the end of 2014 and I wanted to give you an update of what is coming and how we did.  In this episode we hit on the following – Las Vegas Support Group meeting with me in attendance on Saturday February 21 2015.  Email me for details – reelmormon AT Gmail DOT Com – My planning to attend Salt Lake City late in the month of June and what we need to put that together...

Today I sit down with Armand Mauss.  Brother Mauss is a well known renown Mormon scholar, author, intellectual within our faith.  He has written many articles.  Today we talk about how to separate the gospel from the Church, the humanness of  the Church, how to delve into tough issues without criticizing leaders, and about his book His book – “Shifting Borders and a Tattered Passport I...

Today we sit down with Doctor Rick, a licensed medical professional who both has struggled personally with depression and who also treats others who deal with it.  We talk about various medical issues, treatment methods, things to look for, and ways to of help to others.   The post 116: Dr Rick: Mental Illness and Depression appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel .

Podcast #215 – Bill Reel (Mormon Discussion Podcast) Posted on December 13, 2014 by John C. Snider We interview Bill Reel, practicing Mormon, defender of the faith, and host of the Mormon Discussion Podcast. We discuss his conversion to Mormonism as a teen, and how he squares the latest scientific and historical revelations with his Mormon beliefs. For more visit MormonDiscussionPodcast.org . The...

Today with sit down my dear friend Kevin Kloosterman.  Among his years in the Church, Kevin has served as a seminary teacher and Bishop.  He life took a unique path when his eyes were opened to the treatment that gays receive both in and out of the Church.  With a fresh look regarding a nuanced issue, Kevin Spoke at the 2011 “Circling the Wagons” LGBT conference as a sitting Bishop.  H...

We each have our bad days and our good days.  This podcast USUALLY tries to focus on positive ways to deal with the issues while dealing directly with the real questions.  Today is not that episode.  Like you I have bad days and bad weeks and even bad months.   Today is me talking out loud about what I think and feel in my bad days.  If the message always being positive is important to you, you wi...

Amy Cartwright sits down with us today and talks about Women in the Church, why Priesthood for Women would be helpful, and speaks out about the Ordain Women Movement. http://ordainwomen.org/full-list-of-profiles/ http://ordainwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2014/05/OWDiscussion2KnowtheHistory.pdf   The post 112: Amy Cartwright: The Role of Women appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bil...

Ryan Boothe joins us again for another episode of “Stage 4 Mormons”.  His podcasts are designed to help those in what Fowler labels as Stage 4 in his Stages of Faith.  Are you having a hard time?  Are you struggling?  Well Ryan is here to try and help and ease your faith transition.  His discussions of Fowler’s Stage 4 with real life application and deeper look into faith and the...

    Today We spend Time talking about President Uchtdorf’s talk from the Priesthood Session of the October 2014 General Conference, titled “Lord is It I” I talk about the impact it had on me and how it has helped me to move one step further forward in my own faith transition. The post 110: Lord Is it I appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel .

D. Jeff Burton is the Author of the Book “For Those Who Wonder”   The book is written to help latter-day saints who find themselves on the fringes or “borderlands” of Mormonism.  For those who have doubts and are skeptical by nature, there is a place for you and Bro. Burton is living proof that one can “Lead with Faith” in the midst of doubts.  I believe Bro. Bu...

Today Guest Host Jon Young sits down with LDS author Russell McConkie and discuss his book “Genesis Evolution.  Do science and religion really have to be at odds with each other? Are they compatible? Does there really need to be a debate about evolution vs. God?   What if Moses actually understood the science behind the earth’s history, and the language of God in the Bible actually tells the...

To be a Disciple of Christ is more than to follow him.  It is more than to be inclusive, to be kind, to be compassionate.  It also has a cost.  It is uncomfortable.  It requires us to be challenged and to be pushed to our limits.  Today we talk about that cost and why the Church, the gospel, and the Savior for that matter can not always be comfortable and only ask us to do things that make sense....

Today I sit down with Jon Young.  Jon will hopefully be guest hosting the podcast at times and I wanted to give listeners a feel for his journey, how he frames faith, and what trials and challenges he has been through.   I hope you enjoy this episode and please be on the look out for more episodes hosted by Jon Young The post 106: Jon Young: Faithful Framing appeared first on Mormon Discussion by...

  Today I share the presentation I did in the Indianapolis IN YSA Conference.  My subject was Grace and it’s changing power in our lives.   Included is a 15 minute soundbite from  Brad Wilcox’s talk “His Grace is Sufficient” The powerpoint for this episode is available on the  products page  of the website  Resources Brad and Wendee (his daughter) Wilcox – &#8220...

Today we sit down with Wendy Montgomery who tells the story of her son Jordan, who came out as Gay in 2012 as a young teenager.  She talks about her experience in the Church, how she hold out hope and leads with faith.  It is an inspiring story of how to handle big challenges and to hold one’s faith. WENDY MONTGOMERY was born and raised in Southern California. She has always been a member of...

Today we sit down with LDS Scholars, Authors, and rolemodels within Mormonism, Terryl and Fiona Givens.  We talk about their book “The Crucible of Doubt”.   More specifically we speak about the themes of their book which is an effort to adjust paradigms and assumptions.  As they testify of, this is the crux of the issue.  We speak what our assumptions should be about prophets, scriptur...

This is a followup 4 pt series to compliment David Bokovoy’s interview on the Historical Jesus.  Many of you are reading Bart Erhman and others who completely throw the Divine Christ out the door.  Many simply discount every evidence as discrediting any view that sees the Divine in Christ.  I want to say thanks to David Bokovoy who recently was interviewed on the Historical Jesus and shared...

This is a followup 4 pt series to compliment David Bokovoy’s interview on the Historical Jesus.  Many of you are reading Bart Erhman and others who completely throw the Divine Christ out the door.  Many simply discount every evidence as discrediting any view that sees the Divine in Christ.  I want to say thanks to David Bokovoy who recently was interviewed on the Historical Jesus and shared...

This is a followup 4 pt series to compliment David Bokovoy’s interview on the Historical Jesus.  Many of you are reading Bart Erhman and others who completely throw the Divine Christ out the door.  Many simply discount every evidence as discrediting any view that sees the Divine in Christ.  I want to say thanks to David Bokovoy who recently was interviewed on the Historical Jesus and shared...

This is a followup 4 pt series to compliment David Bokovoy’s interview on the Historical Jesus.  Many of you are reading Bart Erhman and others who completely throw the Divine Christ out the door.  Many simply discount every evidence as discrediting any view that sees the Divine in Christ.  I want to say thanks to David Bokovoy who recently was interviewed on the Historical Jesus and shared...

We sit down again with David Bokovoy to discuss the Historical Jesus.  We discuss what we can gather from the culture and from existing fragments and documents.  We discuss the Q-source, Gospel of Thomas, and other nonbiblical sources such as Josephus and Tacitus.  We also explain the time line the four gospels were written in and place them alongside other gospel sources chronologically.  Is ther...

Sometimes we assume that there is no room to be Gay and be Mormon….. but today we blow that false assumption right out of the water.  Today we also help LDS distinguish between Doctrine, Policy and Culture around this issue.  We tackle how to be more inclusive and how to bring all unto Christ. Today I sit down Mitch Mayne, an Active Gay Mormon.  Bro. Mayne describes himself this way I was ra...