Mormon Discussion By Bill Reel

In this episode we tackle the tough issue of what is blind obedience and what is our responsibility in both adhereing to our perception of right and wrong and still sustaining the brethren in their callings a Prophets, Seers, and Revelators.  Are we indeed supposed to follow prophets even when they are wrong.  We hit […] The post 092: Blind Obedience appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

We sit down with LDS historian Mark Staker.   We talk at length about the Historical setting in Kirtland, Ohio where more documented revelations occurred in this dispensation then any other place.  We talk about the Kirtland Safety Society Bank, Elsa Johnson’s miraculous healing, the role of early LDS Bishops, the Law of Consecration, and Symonds […] The post 091: Mark Staker: Church History in Ohio appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we talk about what power and Authority Women have in the Church.  We use Elder Oaks April 2014 talk as a guide to show that maybe things are not quite what we thought they were.  That Women have a much bigger piece of the Priesthood pie than we are used to saying.  I think […] The post 090: Elder Oaks: the Sisters’ Power and Authority appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today I sit down with Prof. Charles Harrell, author of “This is My Doctrine”.  His book takes a historical look at the development of Mormon Doctrines within LDS theology.  His books helps us first learn and then cope with the complex ways in which LDS Theology and Doctrine developed.  We discuss how to define the… Read More »089: Charlie Harrell: This is my Doctrine The post 089: Charlie Harrell: This is my Doctrine appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

In our effort to discuss other faiths, we sit down today with Ricky a member of the raelism faith.  Rael (pictured above) is their leader and he was visited by being not from our world.  He claims they showed him how they created mankind, what is expected of humankind, and he also had dinner with… Read More »088: Raelism: Faith of the Elohim The post 088: Raelism: Faith of the Elohim appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Vickey is a songwriter/producer, vocalist, and professional speaker, who has spoken for more than two decades Church Education Systems, including BYU Education Week and Best of Especially for Youth.  She is a Billboard award winning songwriter, with hundreds of songs to her credit.  Her compositions include the theme songs for the Special Olympics program (state… Read More »087: Vickey Pahnke Taylor: Goodness Matters The post 087: Vickey Pahnke Taylor: Goodness Matters appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Jim McConkie sits down with us to share with us his reflections of being a McConkie, helping us understand his uncle Elder Bruce R. McConkie, and his recent book “Looking at the Doctrine and Covenants Again for the Very First Time”.  Jim’s gospel insights and his approach to tough issues will be a help to… Read More »086: Jim McConkie: Reflections of Church and Family The post 086: Jim McConkie: Reflections of Church and Family appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_D._Poll http://www.zionsbest.com/people.html Richard Douglas Poll (April 23, 1918 – April 27, 1994) was an American historian, academic, author and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). His liberal religiosity influenced his notable metaphor about “Iron Rod” vs. “Liahona” LDS Church members. Poll wrote on various topics in Latter-day Saint history… Read More »085: Richard Poll: Iron Rodders and Liahonas The post 085: Richard Poll: Iron Rodders and Liahonas appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we sit down with LDS apologist Kevin Christensen. He is a Lifetime LDS member. Born and raised in Utah he served in the England-Leeds mission. His has made his living as a technical writer since 1984and resides Pittsburgh, PA. Kevin shares this information about his faith and those works of his and others that… Read More »084: Kevin Christensen: Discerning True Prophets The post 084: Kevin Christensen: Discerning True Prophets appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we sit down with Nancy Phippen Browne. She is the author of “Help Thou Mine Unbelief”, a book designed to be a life raft to those with doubts and who are struggling with faith. We talk about False assumptions, shifting paradigms, and what it means to be a “Doubting Thomas”. We also talk about… Read More »083: Nancy Phippen Browne: Help Thou Mine Unbelief The post 083: Nancy Phippen Browne: Help Thou Mine Unbelief appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Nick Galieti graciously steps in once again to guest host this episode of MormonDiscussion. He has put together a masterful gospel discussion on reflecting on our love for the Savior using Elder Jeffrey R. Holland’s talk “Feed My Sheep” The complete talk can be found here http://laytreasuresinheaven.com/feed-my-sheep-elder-holland/ Nick Galieti Host/Producer – “The Good Word” Podcast… Read More »082: Nick Galieti: Come Let Us Reason together The post 082: Nick Galieti: Come Let Us Reason together appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Using President Monson’s talk “An Attitude of Gratitude” as the Backdrop, I share some insight into my life.  The talk can be found at  https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1992/04/an-attitude-of-gratitude Attitude of Gratitude The post 081: Attitude of Gratitude appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Section 20 verse 1 of the Doctrine and Covenants says ” The rise of the Church of Christ in these last days, being one thousand eight hundred and thirty years since the coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the flesh, it being regularly organized and established agreeable to the laws of our… Read More »080: Was Jesus Born on April 6th? The post 080: Was Jesus Born on April 6th? appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

  This episode is my trying to verbalize my views on SSA and homosexual behavior. The post 079: My current views on SSA and homosexuality appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

This episode explores why the Gospel and Church seem to guilt trip us at times.  Why do we always feel like we are falling short when in reality we are making progress and heading in the right direction. The post 077: Gospel Guilt Trip appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today I sit down with Matt Fradd – Catholic Apologist. Matt is a apologist and speaker with Catholic Answers, one of the largest lay-run apostolates of Catholic apologetics and evangelization in North America. We discuss with Matt similarities between LDS and catholic Apologetics, Pope Francis, Matt’s Conversion to Christ, and lastly we speak to differences… Read More »076: Matt Fradd: Catholic Apoligist The post 076: Matt Fradd: Catholic Apoligist appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

This episode is personal. I had been wondering for some time if this story should be shared or not but felt their are principles in my experience that might help each of us better handle the conflict that comes between those whose faith is complex and nuanced and those whose faith is more simplified. Both… Read More »075: Patriarchal Blessing: My struggle in Church Dynamics The post 075: Patriarchal Blessing: My struggle in Church Dynamics appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today We sit down with Melissa Wei-Tsing Inouye. She is a scholar and has been around the world in many capacities. She currently lives in Hong Kong. She shares with us her perspective of the Global Church, how the Church itself doesn’t fit a mold, and how each of us might benefit from being aware… Read More »074: Melissa Wei-Tsing Inouye: Church Culture The post 074: Melissa Wei-Tsing Inouye: Church Culture appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we talk by Unrighteous Dominion and all its forms. The resources are awesome and so please check them out. We talk about all the ways that we as God’s children diminsh others and take away others moral agency.     – http://bycommonconsent.com/2010/09/20/courage-revelation-and-unrighteous-dominion/ – http://www.modernmormonmen.com/2013/03/institutional-unrighteous-dominion.html – http://faculty.byuh.edu/martinsm/Rel480/Book/Martins-Lead-ch15.pdf – http://thegoateskids.blogspot.com/2009/10/chapter-seven-righteous-and-unrighteous.html#.UqctGeI_D6R The post 073: Unrighteous Dominion appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

https://mdpodcast.org We are in our classes taught the creation, the fall, God’s dealings with his first two mortal children Adam and Eve. Many LDS see these accounts as absolutely literal with little room for deviation. Sticking with the MormonDiscussion Mantra…. We tear it down and build it back up again. Let’s hold on tight… and… Read More »072: Garden of Eden: Literal of Figurative The post 072: Garden of Eden: Literal of Figurative appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.