Mormon Discussion Podcast

We all crave acceptance, but what does it really mean to accept someone? In this episode we discuss the pieces of acceptance everyone seems to agree on…and some of the problematic ideas around acceptance that lead to us feeling used, confused, and sometimes abused. We’ll then talk about how you can walk the line between… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 113: What Acceptance Is (and Isn’t) The post Emancipate Your Mind: 113: What Acceptance Is (and Isn’t) appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

On Saturday, April 22, 2023, Church Historian Elder Kyle McKay sat down with an inactive former seminary teacher named Joe for a candid discussion about Church History. Things got very interesting very quickly! This is the recording of that meeting! RESOURCES: Joe’s Document “In Defense of Doubt” – https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/In-Defense-of-Doubt-Final.pdf Elder McKay’s Letter back to him… Read More »RFM: 283: Church Historian on the Hot Seat! The post RFM: 283: Church Historian on the Hot Seat! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

A former seminary teacher got the opportunity to present lots of his questions to the Church Historian recently. Wait till you hear what happened! RESOURCES: Transcript – http://radiofreemormon.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ELDER-BALLARD-BLOWS-UP-THE-CHURCH-TRANSCRIPT.pdf Episode – https://radiofreemormon.org/2017/11/radio-free-mormon-021-elder-ballard-blows-church/ https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/prophets-and-fallibility/ https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/the-mormon-truth-crisis/ https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/the-mormon-paradox/ Joe’s Document “In Defense of Doubt” – https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/In-Defense-of-Doubt-Final.pdf Elder McKay’s Letter back to him – https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/Elder-McKays-Letter.pdf   The post Seminary Teacher Schools Church Historian: Mormonism Live: 130 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

What are the 7 variations of atheism and the 7 new religions on the rise. Based on two books – The Seven Types of Atheism by John Gray and Strange Rites: New Religions in a Godless World by Tara Burton The post 7 Kinds of Atheism & 7 New Religions: AA: 153 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Brady Nordfelt joins the show again this week to continue their discussion about BYU-I admissions. Brady is a former BYU-I admissions office employee who brings a unique perspective to the discussion around Mormonism and LDS thought. In this episode, we dive deeper into his time working for the church and discuss some of his observations… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 097: Behind the Scenes at BYU-I Admissions The post Rameumptom Ruminations: 097: Behind the Scenes at BYU-I Admissions appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Sharing our stories in a safe environment is an important step in healing from trauma. Often we engage in this important step with others who have experienced similar things in their past. When we tell our story and someone else says, “Me too! I get it. I’ve been through something similar” we feel seen, heard,… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 112: The Benefits and Pitfalls of Bonding Over Shared Trauma The post Emancipate Your Mind: 112: The Benefits and Pitfalls of Bonding Over Shared Trauma appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

On the May 17, 2023 episode of Mormonism Live, a listener named Justin called into the show. Justin identified himself as a believing Mormon.  I took the opportunity to ask Justin a series of questions about his beliefs regarding what a prophet could do that would be so bad that Justin would no longer consider… Read More »RFM: 282: Why is RFM Such an SOB? The post RFM: 282: Why is RFM Such an SOB? appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Rarely in Mormonism do people in disagreement sit down to enter conversations about the issues upon which they disagree with understanding and healthy dialogue being at the forefront. But LDS Faithful believer Jacob Hansen and Ex-Mormon atheist Bill Reel sit down to discuss a Mormon Testimony, how one could arrive at a LDS Testimony, and… Read More »MD: 385: Honest Conversations About Faith: A Testimony of the Restored Gospel: w/ Jacob Hansen & Bill Reel The post MD: 385: Honest Conversations About Faith: A Testimony of the Restored Gospel: w/ Jacob Hansen & Bill Reel appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Hartley and Reel sit down with Lincoln Cannon to discuss Transhumanism and to evaluate if it could, in fact, become a new religion. RESOURCES: https://lincoln.metacannon.net/ The post Almost Awakened: 152: Transhumanism – A New Religion? appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

In this video we delve into the history behind how the LDS Church came to have its name and how its official name has changed from its inception to today. And along the way we learn about the use and meaning of the word Mormon as well as how the Church went from “Latter Day… Read More »Mormonism Live: 129: How The Mormon Church Got Its Name The post Mormonism Live: 129: How The Mormon Church Got Its Name appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Recently Bill Reel had a conversation with a active believer on Morality in Episodes #381 & #382. Today Bill sits down with Spencer Wright to carry that conversation further by talking about how Atheists form Morality and whether such morality can in fact take us into the future. The post Atheist Morality: Mormon Discussion: 384 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Most of us as believers had experiences we would define as spiritual. As we deconstructed our religious world we had to confront those experiences and look at them, sit with what they were and weren’t and attempt to re-define them in a way that allowed us to make sense of them within the lens of… Read More »Spirituality: Now and Then! w/ Carah Burrell & Bill Reel: MD: 383 The post Spirituality: Now and Then! w/ Carah Burrell & Bill Reel: MD: 383 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Rarely in Mormonism do people in disagreement sit down to enter conversations about the issues upon which they disagree with understanding and healthy dialogue being at the forefront. But LDS Faithful believer Jacob Hansen and Ex-Mormon atheist Bill Reel sit down to discuss Faith Crises, what they are and what they mean for those going… Read More »Honest Conversations About Faith with Jacob Hansen & Bill Reel – Session 2 – Faith Crises: MD: 382 The post Honest Conversations About Faith with Jacob Hansen & Bill Reel – Session 2 – Faith Crises: MD: 382 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Honest Conversations About Faith w/ Jacob Hansen & Bill Reel: Session 1: Morality Rarely in Mormonism do people in disagreement sit down to enter conversations about the issues upon which they disagree with understanding and healthy dialogue being at the forefront. But LDS Faithful believer Jacob Hansen and Ex-Mormon atheist Bill Reel sit down to… Read More »Honest Conversations About Faith with Jacob Hansen & Bill Reel – Session 1 – Morality: MD: 381 The post Honest Conversations About Faith with Jacob Hansen & Bill Reel – Session 1 – Morality: MD: 381 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Former BYU-I admissions office employee Brady Nordfelt joins the podcast today to discuss his faith transition while working full-time for the church. Brady discusses some issues that led him to doubt and leave the church, as well as some of the projects that he led while working for the church. Please consider becoming a monthly… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 096: A Faith Crisis at BYU-I Admissions The post Rameumptom Ruminations: 096: A Faith Crisis at BYU-I Admissions appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

As we’ve talked about healthy attachments, two words kept cropping up in conversations: Trauma Bonding. Many people used these words to describe the almost instant friendship between two people who have experienced the same trauma and can validate one another’s experience. However, this is known as “bonding over trauma”. (We’ll talk more about this next… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 111: What Is Trauma Bonding? The post Emancipate Your Mind: 111: What Is Trauma Bonding? appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

At the zenith of my Mormon apologetics back in 1990, I engaged in a public debate with a Church of Christ minister from Austin, Texas. This is the story of that debate. The post RFM: 281: My Debate with a Church of Christ Minister! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

This past week 60 Minutes the CBS TV Journalism Show covered the event of the Church having its finances exposed by whistleblower David Nielson. We take a look at what was said…. and what wasn’t in this weeks episode of Mormonism LIVE! “David Nielsen is a former investment manager for the Church of Jesus Christ… Read More »Gone In 60 Minutes: Mormonism Live: 128 The post Gone In 60 Minutes: Mormonism Live: 128 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Jean Bodie was a young mother in England when the missionaries found her. Her belief in the mystical stories of the Bible encouraged her to accept the truth claims of the Mormon Church. Divorced with three small children, she settled in Canada where she met her second husband. She was informed she wasn’t worthy of… Read More »“In The Shadow of The Temple”, Documentary, Jean Bodie Shares: She Became Visible: 042 The post “In The Shadow of The Temple”, Documentary, Jean Bodie Shares: She Became Visible: 042 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Dr. Randall Bell is a sociologist and economist who specializes in disaster recovery projects. No stranger to how harsh the world is, Randy has consulted in more tragedies around the world than anyone. In his new book, “Post-Traumatic Thriving”, Dr. Bell tells the stories of friends he has made while investigating disasters and how they… Read More »“The Master of Disaster”, Dr. Randall Bell: She Became Visible: 0041 The post “The Master of Disaster”, Dr. Randall Bell: She Became Visible: 0041 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.