Mormon Discussion By Bill Reel

Today I sit down with Karin Mecham.  She recounts her story of growing up with a very dogmatic Grandfather who was well known in the Church in his home area.  She also shares how her parents offered balance with their support and non-judgemental approach.  She shares her bad choices which led to a teenage pregnancy… Read More »051: Karin Mecham: Teenage Pregnancy The post 051: Karin Mecham: Teenage Pregnancy appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

I sit down and have a discussion with Jon Westover over What is Doctrine and What isn’t.  We attempt to try and excavate doctrine amidst the culture.  Using statements from leaders and our own unauthoritative insights, we try to establish ways the average member can navigate “What is Doctrine”. – How big is the “Box”… Read More »050: Jon Westover and Bill Reel: Doctrine The post 050: Jon Westover and Bill Reel: Doctrine appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Claudia Bushman sits down with us to discuss her new book, “Mormon Women Have Their Say” We discuss Feminism, Priesthood, Patriarchy and Unrighteous Dominion. Check out the book here http://www.gregkofford.com/products/mormon-women-bushman-kline or  http://www.amazon.com/Mormon-Women-Have-Their-Say/dp/1589584945 The post 049: Claudia Bushman: Mormon Women Have Their Say appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we sit down with Caroline Kline one of the Editors of the book “Mormon Women Have Their Say” We discuss Feminism, Priesthood, Patriarchy and Unrighteous Dominion. Check out the book here http://www.gregkofford.com/products/mormon-women-bushman-kline or  http://www.amazon.com/Mormon-Women-Have-Their-Say/dp/1589584945 The post 048: Caroline Kline: Mormon Women Have Their Say appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we sit down with Adam Miller, Philosopher, Theologian, and Author of the book “Rube Goldberg Machines : Essays in Mormon Theology”. The Book can be found at Greg Kofford Books http://www.gregkofford.com/products/rube-goldberg-machines-essays-in-mormon-theology and at Amazon as a Kindle edition –  http://www.amazon.com/kindle-store/dp/B007RQIQ7E We speak at length about Grace and Adam concludes offering some great advice for those… Read More »047: Adam Miller: Rube Goldberg Machines The post 047: Adam Miller: Rube Goldberg Machines appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

We interview Patrick Mason, one of the editors of the book “War & Peace In Our Time : Mormon Perspectives”.  We discuss War and Peace in the scriptures, in our LDS culture, and in our views within our Church community.  Patrick and I discuss how a LDS can be a faithful, active, participating Latter-Day Saint… Read More »046: Patrick Mason: War and Peace The post 046: Patrick Mason: War and Peace appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

This episode deals with helping us understand the context of why our early leaders may have been over protective of information or in shielding ourselves against critics.  Instead of seeing this shielding in a black and white way we try to give some context to the story so that we in the end might be… Read More »045: The Virtue of Patience The post 045: The Virtue of Patience appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Russell Stevenson – Author of  “Black Mormon: The Story of Elijah Ables” Available on Amazon as an E-Book – http://www.amazon.com/Black-Mormon-Story-Elijah-ebook/dp/B00DLGTX6W Or as a hardcopy buy contacting Russell on his site – https://mormonhistoryguy.wordpress.com Russell discusses with us today his his research into the life of the first Black Priesthood holder in this dispensation.  We also extend… Read More »044: Russell Stevenson: Elijah Abels First Black Mormon The post 044: Russell Stevenson: Elijah Abels First Black Mormon appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

My interview with Nick Galieti, host of the Good Word podcast. Nick Galieti is a man of many passions and opportunities. From a young age Nick has embraced music. That love of music has lead to a career as a performer, and currently as a sound engineer and record producer. Music led to film and… Read More »043: Nick Galieti- The Good Word The post 043: Nick Galieti- The Good Word appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

What is Tithing?  Many love to jump in here and state their definition and unknowingly impose it on others.  But what Does the Lord say and perhaps more importantly for us as Latter-Day Saints, what does the Church say on this matter officially.  Is tithing paid on Gross wages, net wages, or leftover after all… Read More »042: Tithing: a nuanced view The post 042: Tithing: a nuanced view appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

This is a a link to the podcast RadioWest and is linked from their site – http://radiowest.kuer.org/post/mormon-belief-digital-age All credit is given to this site for this link.   Please check out radiowest – http://radiowest.kuer.org/   Their description of this broadcast –  Thursday, we’re talking about what the New York Times has called a “wave of doubt and… Read More »Bonus: Radio West: Hans Mattson and Doubting Mormons The post Bonus: Radio West: Hans Mattson and Doubting Mormons appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

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We sit down with Greg Prince and discuss Faith Crisis, the difficult issues and his book “David O McKay and the Rise of Modern Mormonism“ Greg is a well known persona in Mormon Thought.  He is well informed, well spoken, and offers flexible alternative ways to see the gospel while still leading with Faith.  … Read More »040: Greg Prince on Faith and David O. McKay The post 040: Greg Prince on Faith and David O. McKay appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Today we interview Rock Waterman, author of the blog “Pure Mormonism”.  Rock shares with some of his views: his testimony of the gospel restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith along with his struggle at times with current Church Policy and Doctrine including such things as tithing, sealings as marriage, and others.  While I find Rock’s… Read More »038: Rock Waterman: Pure Mormonism The post 038: Rock Waterman: Pure Mormonism appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

We sit down with Brian Hales, LDS author of “Joseph Smith’s Polygamy”  We ask him the hard questions fast and furious and does a great job answering them.  We discuss polygamy, Polyandry, Joseph’s withholding the knowledge of the practice from the public and even general membership. Brian’s Book can be found at Greg Kofford Books… Read More »037: Brian Hales : Polygamy The post 037: Brian Hales : Polygamy appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

We talk to the owner of the Blog http://Reconverted.Org Tony as we will call him, tells his story of his battle with pornography, his excommunication from the Church and divorce from his wife.  His walk us through his Leaving the Church and his return through re-baptism.  It is a great story of one of God’s… Read More »036: Reconverted Dot Org The post 036: Reconverted Dot Org appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

I wanted to share a spiritual experience I had this week.  My Grandmother passed away this week.  Funeral was yesterday.  She had 8 kids including my Dad.  At her funeral it struck me the strength and the connection and binding power in families.  I am the only member of the Church in my family, and… Read More »035: Will The Circle be Unbroken The post 035: Will The Circle be Unbroken appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Steven C Harper until recently was a professor of Church History and Doctrine at BYU. He has written several books and has contributed to the Joseph Smith Papers project. In our interview we focus on his book “Joseph Smith’s First Vision – A Guide to Historical Accounts” and discuss the context, differences, unity, and other… Read More »034: Steven Harper: The First Vision The post 034: Steven Harper: The First Vision appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

This is the the True and Living Church. What does that mean? What are the implications of that? Does it give us a right to arrogance or elitism? Does membership in it improve our chance for salvation? We explore that question and topic today on MormonDiscussion Please consider donating to the podcast as it is… Read More »033: True And Living Church The post 033: True And Living Church appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

DEEPER MEANING OF THE SACRAMENT Presentation on the Symbolism, Covenant, and Power of the Sacrament. We discuss what it means to be willing and how that word applies to the Ordinance of the Sacrament. How the Sacrament both Cleanses us and Sanctifies us and whether we are covenanting to Keep the Commandments or being willing… Read More »032: Deeper Meaning of the Sacrament The post 032: Deeper Meaning of the Sacrament appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.