Mormon Discussion By Bill Reel

Faith is not constant and the transitions of faith are very natural.  Today we talk about how faith develops.  We try to create a model that is helpful to those who are in a faith struggle but desire a reconciliation to faith.  We split faith development into 3 phases to simplify it and discuss at… Read More »056: Transitional Phases of Faith The post 056: Transitional Phases of Faith appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Nick Galieti steps in this week to guest host this episode of MormonDiscussion.  He has put together a masterful gospel discussion on the Atonement using James R. Rasband’s talk “Faith to Forgive Grievous Harms: Accepting the Atonement as Restitution” The complete talk can be found here http://speeches.byu.edu/?act=viewitem&id=2075 https://devotional.byuh.edu/media130219 Nick Galieti Host/Producer – “The Good Word”… Read More »055: Nick Galieti: James Rasband and the Atonement of Christ The post 055: Nick Galieti: James Rasband and the Atonement of Christ appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Terryl Givens, professor of literature and religion at the University of Richmond, where he holds the James A. Bostwick Chair in English.  He is the author of several books including “By The Hand of Mormon” and has a book approaching publishing called “The Crucible of Doubt”.  Terryl has been part of a series of firesides… Read More »054: Terryl Givens: Crucible of Doubt The post 054: Terryl Givens: Crucible of Doubt appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

A fireside I did on God’s Grace and my view of the Doctrine of Christ.  There is a powerpoint associated with this episode that is available for sale on the products page which is great for Firesides. Premium subscribers get the powerpoint for free, email me for that – reelmormon@gmail.com Brad Wilcox – His Grace… Read More »053: Grace Fireside: His Grace is Suffcient The post 053: Grace Fireside: His Grace is Suffcient appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Richard Bushman – The foremost scholar on Joseph Smith and author of “Rough Stone Rolling” sits down with me and discusses Faith Crisis.  What helps and What doesn’t and how we need to deal with the historical issues head on!!!!   Thank you for subscribing Read the 2008 article referenced in the Episode here – http://www.lifeongoldplates.com/2008/08/bushmans-introduction-to-joseph-smith.html… Read More »052: Richard Bushman: Rough Stone Rolling The post 052: Richard Bushman: Rough Stone Rolling appeared first on 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.