Mormon Discussion By Bill Reel

Today Suzette Smith sits in as a Guest Host to discuss the book “Girls Who Choose God: Stories of Courageous Women in the Bible” and the recently released “Girls Who Choose God: Stories of Courageous Women in the Book of Mormon”.   The authors of the books, McArthur Krishna & Bethany Brady Spalding, explain their inspiration […] The post 186: Girls Who Choose God appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

We have teamed up with with other prominent LDS Podcasts and Blogs to help feed the malnourished children in our Church.  Mormon Discussion is taking a step to help those who cannot help themselves. Today we sit down with Brian Dillman and Laurel Armstrong to discuss how you can help.  We have pledged to “Adopt a Stake” […] The post 185: We have teamed up to help the Liahona Foundation appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today I sit down with the Salt Lake Tribunes’s funny man Robert Kirby.  We talk about his life, how he ended up at the Tribune, how he has handled his own faith transition, and lastly we discuss pancakes.   We hit on his humor as a tool and coping mechanism in his life and what […] The post 184: Robert Kirby: Pancake Sunday appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today I talk briefly about how we press forward and more importantly I end with a challenge.  A challenge to truly strengthen the feeble knees and to lift the hands that hang down.     Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post 183: A Testimony Challenge Amidst Testimony Challenges appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

In a new “Perspectives” series, Bill Reel from Mormon Discussion Podcast sits down with various LDS Authors and Scholars to ask them each the same questions of how they frame their belief in the gospel.  What does it mean that the Church is true, that the Book of Mormon is true, what is scripture, and… Read More »182: Perspectives – Richard Bushman The post 182: Perspectives – Richard Bushman appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Since FairMormon has deleted my interview and any evidence I have ever existed here is my story for you to enjoy.  Part Two Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post 181: The Reel Story Pt. 2 appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Since FairMormon has deleted my interview and any evidence I have ever existed here is my story for you to enjoy.  Part One Become a Premium Subscriber: Monthy:  $3 Yearly:  $25  $50  $100  $250Support the podcast by purchasing from Amazon HERE. The post 180: The Reel Story Pt. 1 appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today Chris Bloxham returns to talk to me and one of my listeners Clay as we take this policy change apart every step of the way.  This may be one of the best episodes yet on Mormon Discussion as we try to make sense of this public relations nightmare. This is part 2 of a 2 […] The post 179: Handbooks, Policies, and Sleight of Hand appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today Chris Bloxham sits down to discuss the emotional roller coaster ride that the last 7 days have been.  How leading with faith is getting near impossible and Cynicism abounds.  I don’t have all the answers today and and I no longer know where all this leads but I have always tried to be authentic […] The post 178: Emotional Gut Punch appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Our series of Reflections of Latter-Day Saints who are struggling at present with the Church.  We have started this series after the policy change affecting those in a Same Sex Marriage and their children.  Today is John English.  If you wish to have your voice heard in this series email me at  reelmormon@gmail.com or message […] The post 177: Reflections: John English appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

  Our first in a series of Reflections of Latter-Day Saints who are struggling at present with the Church.  We have started this series after the policy change affecting those in a Same Sex Marriage and their children.  Today is Tyler Daniel.  If you wish to have your voice heard email me at reelmormon@gmail.com or […] The post 176: Reflections: Tyler Daniel appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Tonight I have released a short episode sharing my thoughts on the policy changes that occurred today which imposes a view of those in Same Sex Marriages absolutely as apostates and which withholds ordinances from children of same sex couples without the child doing anything wrong with their agency.   It is my Mormon right […] The post 175: Same Sex Policy Changes: My Thoughts appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we sit down with 3 incredible Sisters in the Church.  Suzette Smith returns and she brings along Kristy Money  and Fara Sneddon with her.  We sit down and hash out the latest of the Gospel Topic Essays “Joseph Smith’s Teachings about Priesthood, Temple, and Women” We move through each section bringing in historical context […] The post 174: Turning The Key to You appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we sit down with LDS author Thomas Wirthlin McConkie.  We discuss at length his book “Navigating Mormon Faith Crisis”.  In his book he helps the reader see the Faith Development Map that allows for healthier smoorth transitions. We cover what a faith crisis feels like, how other react to it, and how we might […] The post 173: Thomas Wirthlin McConkie: Developmental Map appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

How do you handle Missionary work now that you have reconstructed your faith?  Several listeners have asked me this and I finally sat down and discuss it here.  Do I still value Missionary work?  What will I teach and testify of and what do I avoid or rephrase when another member (including fulltime missionaries) speaks […] The post 172: Handling Missionary Work appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today Chris Bloxham sits down with Bill Reel for a little turn of the tables.  Bill is asked directly What his Mormonism looks like after having reconstructed it.  Bill tackles the tough questions and holds nothing back.  You want to meet Mormonism’s Historical Reality face to face and make it work, here’s one framework with […] The post 171: Special Episode – Bill Reel: Mormonism My Way appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Continuing our PERSPECTIVES series we sit down with former guest Brittney Hartley.  She has been one of the podcasts biggest supporters and has traveled the path of faith reconstruction.  She sits down with me and we chat about that transition and what that means for her beliefs today. If you live near the Boise Idaho […] The post 170: Perspectives: Brittney Hartley appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we talk about a strange scripture.  John 16:7. Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. This scripture always seemed odd till a few […] The post 169: The Inner Authority appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

With The Church releasing photos of the Seer Stone it seems to beg the question what really is at the root of our discomfort with this narrative.  For me the answer is obvious….. Treasure Digging and Folk Magic and the depth of the details of how all the characters involved are just that……. involved. We… Read More »168: Seer Stones, Folk Magic, and Alvin’s Hand The post 168: Seer Stones, Folk Magic, and Alvin’s Hand appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Can skeptics debunk faith healing and priesthood blessings as mere placebo effect?  What can people from strong faith and cultural backgrounds learn about their healing practices from scientific and secular sources? In this episode, guest host Jon Young discusses social and faithful healing practices, modern medicine, and how they relate to the placebo effect with cultural anthropologist and […] The post 167: Chelsea Sheilds: Faith Healing, Medicine, and the Placebo Effect in Mormonism appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.