Mormon Discussion Podcast

**How Did Mormons Make Jesus Our Elder Brother? [Mormonism Live 206]** Nov 18, 2024
Gee whiz, folks! Grab your favorite milkshake and settle in as we take a trip down memory lane in this wholesome episode of Mormonism Live! Just like a scene out of Leave it to Beaver, Bill Reel and RFM team up with their ol’ pal Paul Toscano to chat about something that’s got everyone at the church social buzzing: “How did Mormons make Jesus our elder brother?” With Paul Toscano’s unique insights and wit (think Ward Cleaver meets philosophy class), we’ll explore just how this belief came to be. From Sunday School stories to deep theological roots, this lively trio will peel back layers of LDS teachings with a mix of humor and reverence, with a few laughs along the way! So, grab a comfy seat and join us for some “golly-gee” Mormon history and doctrine, with that classic Mormonism Live twist! It’s an episode sure to leave you thinking, laughing, and maybe even scratching your head. See you there!

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**Getting Your Own Planet In Mormonism [Mormonism Live 205]** Nov 12, 2024
In this episode of Mormonism Live, Bill Reel and RFM delve into one of Mormonism’s most fascinating—and controversial—teachings: the idea that faithful Latter-day Saints will receive their own planets to rule, create, and populate in the afterlife. From Brigham Young to contemporary apostles, LDS leaders have long hinted at or outright taught this idea as part of the exaltation doctrine. But in recent years, the LDS Church has seemingly distanced itself from this once-prominent belief, with the LDS Newsroom even publishing a definitive “No” to the question of whether members will get their own planet. Bill and RFM juxtapose historical statements by past and present leaders against this modern PR stance, examining what this doctrinal shift might mean for members and the Church’s evolving theology. Join us as we explore questions of eternal progression, exaltation, and the tension between Mormonism’s esoteric past and its current mainstream narrative. Watch, learn, and share your thoughts in the live chat!

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**2024 Halloween Special [Mormonism Live 204]** Oct 31, 2024
Mormonism Live’s 2024 Halloween Special, gives you the fan and follower of Mormonism Live, an opportunity to call in and share with us your favorite Halloween stories. Help support Bill Reel & Radio Free Mormon in making informative entertaining content that shines a light on truth and leads with transparency.

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**The Elder Oaks Deception [Mormonism Live: 203]** Oct 23, 2024
On this week’s episode RFM and Bill Reel take a look at the life & Teachings of Elder Dallin H. Oaks, current member of the First Presidency and help the audience make sense of a life of deception.

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Mormonism and the Academy [Mormonism Live 202] Oct 16, 2024

Tonight we welcome a special guest onto the show who goes by the name of Kishkumen. He is a classics professor at a major university in the United States. Kishkumen will share with us his experiences and insights into Mormonism from the perspective of a classics professor, and I expect we will all learn a lot along the way.

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Your General Conference Reactions! [Mormonism Live 201] Oct 10, 2024

This week’s episode of Mormonism Live is your chance to share your LDS General Conference Reactions! The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints just held its General Conference and with all that happened, here is your chance to react. The phone lines will be open and it’s your chance to share what was good, what was bad, and what caught your eye!

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**Laughing At the Ridiculousness of Mormonism [Mormonism Live 200]** Oct 08, 2024
In this special milestone episode, Radio Free Mormon & Bill Reel celebrate 200 episodes of Mormonism Live with a lighthearted and hilarious look at some of ridiculousness of Mormonism. From strange doctrines and quirky teachings to the cringiest folklore and outrageous church practices, no stone is left unturned as we explore the humorous side of Mormonism. It’s an episode full of humor, satire, and good-natured fun, reminding us all that sometimes the best way to understand the absurdity is to just laugh at it. Tune in for a laugh-filled celebration of the comical aspects of Mormonism!

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**Mormon Mommy Homemaker [Mormonism Live: 199]** Sep 26, 2024
In this episode of Mormonism Live, Bill Reel is joined by Rebecca Bibliotheca (as we give RFM a night off) and we dive deep into the historical record surrounding LDS leaders’ teachings that a woman’s primary role is to be a stay-at-home mom. They explore how these teachings, often laced with shame, guilt, and warnings of spiritual and temporal consequences for those who deviated, shaped the lives of countless women within the Church. With the LDS Church appearing to soften its stance on this issue in recent years, Bill and Rebecca question whether the Church should be held accountable for the harm caused by these past teachings. They also examine the tension between the Church’s claims of divine inspiration and its frequent revision of doctrines, inviting listeners to consider the implications of such changes on the Church’s credibility.

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**Losing Nemo [Mormonism Live: 198]** Sep 19, 2024
British YouTuber Nemo the Mormon is now facing excommunication. Is this the result of years of challenging the Church, or was it triggered by his recent support for the residents of Fairview, Texas, in their fight against the LDS Church’s push for an excessively tall temple spire? Join RFM and Bill Reel as we sit down with Nemo to explore why the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has called him to a disciplinary council.

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**Mormon Stories & The Stick of Joseph [Mormonism Live: 197]** Sep 12, 2024
This week on Mormonism Live we take a look at the recent interview between Mormon Stories’ John Dehlin and Jackson and Hayden Paul from the Stick of Joseph YouTube channel. We explore their responses to a critical examination of Mormonism.

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Could Nephi Really Build A Ship? [Mormonism Live 196] Sep 05, 2024

Dr. John Lundwall joins RFM and Bill Reel to break down Scripture Central’s latest Book of Mormon evidence video claiming Lehi and Family COULD build a boat to travel from the Near East to the Americas. Help support Bill Reel & Radio Free Mormon in making informative entertaining content that shines a light on truth… Read More »Could Nephi Really Build A Ship? [Mormonism Live 196]

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Julie de Azevedo Hanks: Mormonism & Mental Health [Mormonism Live 195] Sep 04, 2024

Welcome to this special episode of Mormonism Live, where hosts Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon are joined by the renowned therapist, author, and social worker, Julie de Azevedo Hanks. Known for her candid discussions on mental health, relationships, and navigating faith transitions, Julie brings her unique perspective to the complexities of living within Mormon… Read More »Julie de Azevedo Hanks: Mormonism & Mental Health [Mormonism Live 195]

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Peter Vidmar & The Olympic Sex Scandal [Mormonism Live 194] Aug 22, 2024

In this week’s episode of Mormonism Live, we delve into the controversial and shocking allegations surrounding sex abuse within the U.S. Olympic gymnastics team, focusing on the involvement of Peter Vidmar, a devout Mormon, and former Olympic Gold Medalist. Vidmar, who has been twice inducted into the Olympic Hall of Fame, once for his individual… Read More »Peter Vidmar & The Olympic Sex Scandal [Mormonism Live 194]

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The Lost 116 Pages of the Book of Lehi [Mormonism Live 193] Aug 16, 2024

In this episode of Mormonism Live, hosts Bill Reel and Radio Free Mormon dive deep into one of the most impactful events in Mormon history—the loss of the 116 pages of the Book of Lehi. These pages, the first part of the Book of Mormon, were said to be translated by Joseph Smith through divine… Read More »The Lost 116 Pages of the Book of Lehi [Mormonism Live 193]

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False Mormon Prophecies [Mormonism Live 192] Aug 08, 2024

From its inception, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has claimed to have prophets. But when those prophets have predicted the future, the results have been mixed, to say the least. The prophecies that did not come to pass are not talked about by the LDS Church. But we will talk about them… Read More »False Mormon Prophecies [Mormonism Live 192]

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Callers Control the Show [Mormonism Live 191) Aug 07, 2024

Professor John Lundwall shares his personal story on how it was he came to leave Mormonism. Latter-day Saints and Mormons of all kinds won’t want to miss this story. Disclaimer: The content of this video contains discussions about child molestation and child abuse. These are sensitive and potentially triggering topics. Viewer discretion is advised. This… Read More »Callers Control the Show [Mormonism Live 191)

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Joseph Smith’s Seer Stones [Mormonism Live 190] Jul 25, 2024

In this episode we explore what we know about each of the Seer Stones that Joseph Smith used or had in his possession. We also explore other known seer stones within Mormonism. And as usual we have a few surprises and a likely bombshell in regards to the history that almost none of you knew!… Read More »Joseph Smith’s Seer Stones [Mormonism Live 190]

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Dating Fanny Alger [Mormonism Live 189] Jul 18, 2024

Join hosts Radio Free Mormon and Bill Reel on this captivating episode of “Mormonism Live,” where the tantalizing title “Dating Fanny Alger” sets the stage for an exploration of one of the most controversial relationships in Mormon history. This week, our esteemed guests Don Bradley, Cheryl Bruno, and Chris Smith delve into the detailed research… Read More »Dating Fanny Alger [Mormonism Live 189]

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The Fake Mormon Race Apology w/ Jon Streeter [Mormonism Live 188] Jul 11, 2024

We sit down with Jon Streeter to revisit his “Race Apology” in 2018. The apology had the appearance of being officially from the Church even though it wasn’t and Streeter took a lot of criticism for the fake apology. Now 6 years later Streeter sits down to explain his thoughts both then and now and… Read More »The Fake Mormon Race Apology w/ Jon Streeter [Mormonism Live 188]

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Jacob Hansen’s Thinking Errors [Mormonism Live 187] Jul 04, 2024

Kolby Reddish joins RFM and Bill Reel to take a deeper look at the Flawed Epistemology and the problem of inconsistent “revelation” by examining the flawed thinking of Jacob Hansen Help support Bill Reel & Radio Free Mormon in making informative entertaining content that shines a light on truth and leads with transparency. 🤝 DONATE… Read More »Jacob Hansen’s Thinking Errors [Mormonism Live 187]

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Who Factually Saw the Gold Plates? Part Deux: A Marvelous Work And A Blunder [ML 186] Jun 27, 2024

This is Part 2 of our dive into Episode 5 of A Marvelous Work, investigating the claims of “Book of Mormon Central” around the witnesses of the Book of Mormon. Told through the commentary of Radio Free Mormon, Bill Reel, and guest host Dan Vogel, we use our spiritual eyes to examine the facts of… Read More »Who Factually Saw the Gold Plates? Part Deux: A Marvelous Work And A Blunder [ML 186]

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Who Factually Saw the Gold Plates? A Marvelous Work And A Blunder [ML 185] Jun 20, 2024

We dive into Episode 5 of A Marvelous Work, investigating the claims of “Book of Mormon Central” around the witnesses of the Book of Mormon. Told through the commentary of Radio Free Mormon, Bill Reel, and guest host Dan Vogel this one is bound to better than a vision performed via Second Sight. Book of… Read More »Who Factually Saw the Gold Plates? A Marvelous Work And A Blunder [ML 185]

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Book of Mormon Anachronisms & John Clark [Mormonism Live: 184] Jun 13, 2024

LDS Apologist John Clark has spent considerable time on Book of Mormon Anachronisms both showing the number of them in the past that existed and then suggesting that many over time have been reconciled and pointed to such as evidence that the Book of Mormon is in fact historical. But what do we find when… Read More »Book of Mormon Anachronisms & John Clark [Mormonism Live: 184]

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The 1823 Detroit Manuscript [Mormonism Live 183] Jun 06, 2024

Today we take a fun trip into a cool connection to Mormonism. The 1823 Detroit Manuscript and its connection to the Anthon Transcript. RESOURCES: http://www.mormonthink.com/backup/detroitmanuscriptstudy.pdf https://solomonspalding.com/SRP/saga/saga02b.htm http://sidneyrigdon.com/dbroadhu/MI/miscmich.htm#030723 Why was the Book of Mormon Written in Ancient Irish? Help support Bill Reel & Radio Free Mormon in making informative entertaining content that shines a light on truth… Read More »The 1823 Detroit Manuscript [Mormonism Live 183]

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Draining The Swamp of Mormon Apologetics [Mormonism Live 182] May 30, 2024

In this week’s episode we take a look at the methodology of Mormon Apologists focusing on Ward Radio and Jacob Hanson. All sides claim the other is deceiving and misleading. But one side is adding context and clarity while the other enjoys their audience working with a limited understanding. Help support Bill Reel & Radio… Read More »Draining The Swamp of Mormon Apologetics [Mormonism Live 182]

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Shawn McCraney: Full Circle Defending Mormons [Mormonism Live 181] May 23, 2024

This week we sit down with Shawn McCraney who once was a Mormon himself and after leaving has for decades been a vocal critic of Mormonism and the LDS Church. We take a look at Shawn’s life journey and his recent acknowledgement of coming full circle. Help support Bill Reel & Radio Free Mormon in… Read More »Shawn McCraney: Full Circle Defending Mormons [Mormonism Live 181]

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LDS Church’s Stock Portfolio Under Scrutiny AGAIN [Mormonism Live 180] May 16, 2024

Get set for EXPLOSIVE News on Mormonism Live as our dynamic duo RFM and Bill Reel are back in action, ready to unravel the jaw-dropping saga surrounding the Mormon Church and its investment arm Ensign Peak. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints faces NEW allegations around the LDS Church’s stock portfolio. With cloak-and-dagger… Read More »LDS Church’s Stock Portfolio Under Scrutiny AGAIN [Mormonism Live 180]

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Denying Joseph Smith’s Polygamy Part 2 [Mormon Discussion 393] May 13, 2024

In Part 2 of “Denying Joseph Smith’s Polygamy,” we continue on a compelling journey through conflicting narratives surrounding the origins of polygamy in Mormonism. Through the Research of Clark Aboud and the Historian’s lens of renowned Mormon Scholar Dan Vogel, we confront the contentious question: Did Joseph Smith truly introduce polygamy, or was Brigham Young… Read More »Denying Joseph Smith’s Polygamy Part 2 [Mormon Discussion 393]

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Making Mormonism Indiscernible From a Fraud [Mormonism Live 179] May 09, 2024

The LDS Church and Mormon Apologists have a common tactic where by they take a problem the critic points out, and they alter the Church’s position so as to make the faithful position indiscernible From a Fraud. And tonight on Mormonism Live, we are going to lay out approximately 20 examples of instances where this… Read More »Making Mormonism Indiscernible From a Fraud [Mormonism Live 179]

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Denying Joseph Smith’s Polygamy: Historical Analysis of the Evidence Part 1 [Mormon Discussion 392] May 06, 2024

In “Denying Joseph Smith’s Polygamy,” we embark on a compelling journey through conflicting narratives surrounding the origins of polygamy in Mormonism. Through the Research of Clark Aboud and the Historian’s lens of renowned Mormon Scholar Dan Vogel, we confront the contentious question: Did Joseph Smith truly introduce polygamy, or was Brigham Young the mastermind behind… Read More »Denying Joseph Smith’s Polygamy: Historical Analysis of the Evidence Part 1 [Mormon Discussion 392]

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A Marvelous Work & A Blunder Part III [Mormonism Live 178] May 02, 2024

Scott Christopher and Book of Mormon Central are up to bad apologetics once again misrepresenting to the audience proposed evidences of the Book of Mormon. They return to Chiasmus for the second time and speak at length about stylometry proposing those as evidences for the Book of Mormon. But what happens when these evidences are… Read More »A Marvelous Work & A Blunder Part III [Mormonism Live 178]

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An Exciting New Theory On Book Of Mormon Origins [Mormonism Live: 177] Apr 25, 2024

This week we sit down with Lars Nielsen and take a look at his new theory on Book of Mormon Origins How The Book of Mormon Came to Pass: The Second Greatest Show on Earth – https://www.amazon.com/How-Book-Mormon-Came-Pass-ebook/dp/B0CZSZ1HJ3 https://www.howthebookofmormoncametopass.com/

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Early Mormon Allegations Of Impropriety [Mormonism Live 176] Apr 22, 2024

On this week’s episode we take a look at the historical stories that point to sexual impropriety of Joseph Smith and several other early key leaders in the faith that aren’t traditionally talked about. Joseph Smith, Brigham Young, Martin Harris all come up in the episode and Bill & RFM weigh in on the merit… Read More »Early Mormon Allegations Of Impropriety [Mormonism Live 176]

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Ancient Gold Plates: What Do They Tell Us About Mormonism’s Gold Plates [Mormonism Live: 175] Apr 11, 2024

Over the last few weeks a discovery has been making waves in the Mormon World. Gold plates bound by rings with ancient Israelite writing on them. Sound familiar? And YouTube Channels like Ward Radio, David Alexander, and The Stick of Joseph have touted these as evidence for the Book of Mormon. But as soon as… Read More »Ancient Gold Plates: What Do They Tell Us About Mormonism’s Gold Plates [Mormonism Live: 175]

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A Rabbi’s Take on Book of Mormon Central | Joe Charnes [Mormonism Live: 174] Apr 04, 2024

Recently Mormonism Live has examined the proposed evidences of the Book of Mormon presented by Book of Mormon Central in their series “A Marvelous Work: How Great the Evidence”. One facet of that has been to tackle their use of Jewish Rabbi Joe Charnes. Rabbi Joe was kind enough to reach out to us and… Read More »A Rabbi’s Take on Book of Mormon Central | Joe Charnes [Mormonism Live: 174]

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LDS Church Financial Apologetics w/ Spencer Anderson [Mormonism Live: 173] Mar 28, 2024

On this week’s program we take a look at the Faith matters Podcast with Aaron Miller where they answer the 100 Billion Dollar Question. But do their answers hold up? We sit down with Spencer Anderson to get his perspective on whether these Financial Apologetics hold water or if Miller is just blowing smoke. RESOURCES:… Read More »LDS Church Financial Apologetics w/ Spencer Anderson [Mormonism Live: 173]

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Who Is Mormon Convert David Alexander [Mormonism Live 172] Mar 21, 2024

Recent LDS Convert David Alexander has been making waves sharing his conversion and testimony everywhere. David claims to have been an Evangelical Pastor and having spent 47 years in Evangelical Christianity before being converted to Mormonism only a few months ago. But what happens when Bill Reel and RFM go digging into David’s background? Where… Read More »Who Is Mormon Convert David Alexander [Mormonism Live 172]

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Hebrew Evidence for The Book of Mormon | A Marvelous Work & A Blunder | Part 2 [Mormonism Live 171] Mar 14, 2024

In this episode of “Mormonism Live,” hosts Radio Free Mormon and Bill Reel dissect the claims made in the YouTube video titled “Hebrew Evidence for The Book of Mormon | A Marvelous Work | Episode 2” by Scott Christopher and “Book of Mormon Central.” The original video purports to uncover Hebrew evidences for the Book… Read More »Hebrew Evidence for The Book of Mormon | A Marvelous Work & A Blunder | Part 2 [Mormonism Live 171]

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Rigdon Spalding Theory: Final Analysis [Mormonism Live 170] Mar 07, 2024

In the “Rigdon-Spalding Theory: Final Analysis,” Bill Reel and RFM delve into the conclusive examination of the theory, welcoming historians and experts Dan Vogel and Bryce Blankenagel. Together, they provide valuable insights, critique, and a comprehensive perspective on the historical aspects surrounding the Rigdon-Spalding theory. The episode serves as a culmination of their exploration, offering… Read More »Rigdon Spalding Theory: Final Analysis [Mormonism Live 170]

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How The Mormon Church Protects Child Abusers [Mormonism Live 169] Feb 29, 2024

How The Mormon Church Protects Child Abusers [Mormonism Live 169] Join RFM and Bill Reel on this compelling episode of Mormonism LIVE as they delve into a critical and sensitive topic – “How The Mormon Church Protects Child Abusers.” Our special guest, non-Mormon lawyer Tim Kosnoff, shares his firsthand experiences dealing with Kirton & McConkie… Read More »How The Mormon Church Protects Child Abusers [Mormonism Live 169]

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LDS Abuser’s Family Speaks Out! [Mormonism Live 168] Feb 22, 2024

LDS Abuser’s Family Speaks Out! In this bombshell interview on “Mormonism Live,” the family of Shawn Cory Gooden, an LDS (Mormon) bishop charged with child abuse, shares their side of the story. This exclusive conversation will test the claims made by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) regarding Stake President Rhett Hintze’s… Read More »LDS Abuser’s Family Speaks Out! [Mormonism Live 168]

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Mormons vs Ex-Mormons [Mormonism Live: 167] Feb 15, 2024

We review the recent Jubilee video discussion that had Mormons and Ex-Mormons sitting down to discuss differences. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Run1f29po8g&t Thanks so much for watching! Please like, subscribe, and leave a comment! Visit our Channel to find everything Mormonism! https://www.youtube.com/c/MormonDiscussionsInc or @MormonDiscussion Our mission at Mormon Discussion is to be a beacon of support for those who… Read More »Mormons vs Ex-Mormons [Mormonism Live: 167]

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Examining The Rigdon – Spalding Theory Part 2 [Mormonism LIVE 166] Feb 08, 2024

In Examining the Rigdon Spalding theory, hosts Bill Reel and RFM embark on a journey beyond the familiar narrative of golden plates and angels. Delving into the Rigdon Spalding theory, they navigate the murky waters of historical documents and eyewitness accounts to present a compelling case for its consideration. By carefully laying out the best… Read More »Examining The Rigdon – Spalding Theory Part 2 [Mormonism LIVE 166]

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Examining The Rigdon – Spalding Theory Part 1 | Mormonism LIVE 165 Feb 01, 2024

Examining The Rigdon – Spalding Theory [Mormonism LIVE: 165] In “Examining The Rigdon Spalding Theory,” hosts Bill Reel and RFM embark on a journey beyond the familiar narrative of golden plates and angels. Delving into the Rigdon Spalding theory, they navigate the murky waters of historical documents and eyewitness accounts to present a compelling case… Read More »Examining The Rigdon – Spalding Theory Part 1 | Mormonism LIVE 165

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“A Marvelous Work And A Blunder” [Mormonism Live: 164] Jan 25, 2024

Do We discover compelling evidence for the Book of Mormon? In this week’s “Mormonism Live,” hosts Radio Free Mormon and Bill Reel, with guest John Lundwall, critically analyze the YouTube video “A Marvelous Work – The Greatness of the Evidence” by Scott Christopher and “Book of Mormon Central.” Claiming compelling evidence for the Book of… Read More »“A Marvelous Work And A Blunder” [Mormonism Live: 164]

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Think Celestial – Celestial Marriage in Mormonism Before 1890 Jan 18, 2024

In this episode of “Think Celestial – Celestial Marriage Before 1890” we embark on a journey through the annals of Mormon history to unravel the definition of Celestial Marriage as well as “The New and Everlasting Covenant” before the pivotal year of 1890 when Wilford Woodruff issued the Manifesto marking the beginning steps of ending… Read More »Think Celestial – Celestial Marriage in Mormonism Before 1890

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Temple Madness: Mormonism Live: 162 Jan 11, 2024

Join us for a special episode of “Mormonism LIVE” titled “Temple Madness,” where we’re turning the spotlight on the lighter side of LDS temple experiences. In this unique and entertaining episode, we invite callers from the Mormon community to share their funniest, craziest, wackiest, and most bizarre temple stories that have occurred in the Church… Read More »Temple Madness: Mormonism Live: 162

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Growing Up Black In Mormonism [Mormonism Live: 161] Jan 04, 2024

Growing Up Black In Mormonism [Mormonism Live: 161] Join hosts RFM and Bill Reel in this insightful episode of “Mormonism LIVE” as they engage in a candid conversation with Summur Rayn, a remarkable African American woman sharing her unique perspective on growing up in the Mormon community. We also get to her a bit about… Read More »Growing Up Black In Mormonism [Mormonism Live: 161]

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Mormon Abuse – Past Teachings & Present Problems | Mormonism Live 160 Dec 30, 2023

What might we find if we search the historical record about what LDS Prophets have taught around abuse. What have they said about Rape, or Child Abuse, or Sexual Assault? What would be taught by those who held the prophetic mantle? And What about in the present. The LDS Church says it takes abuse seriously… Read More »Mormon Abuse – Past Teachings & Present Problems | Mormonism Live 160

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A Radio Free Mormon Christmas Eve Special – 2023 Dec 25, 2023

Mormonism Live Presents: A Radio Free Mormon Christmas Eve Special Hello, This is Radio Free Mormon (RFM). Bill, Maven and I are doing a special live show on Christmas Eve starting at 6:00 pm MT and running for about an hour. Thank you and a very happy holiday season to you and yours! 🎅

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April 6th – Mormon Jesus’ Birthday | Mormonism Live 159 Dec 21, 2023

🎙️ Join us for Holiday Investigation into Jesus’ Birthday on Mormonism Live. We will delve into the intriguing topic of Jesus Christ’s alleged birthday on April 6th, 1 AD. In this episode, we tackle the longstanding belief within the LDS community that Jesus was born on this specific date, exploring the history, the leaders who… Read More »April 6th – Mormon Jesus’ Birthday | Mormonism Live 159

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Mormonism LIVE ! 3rd Anniversary Special [ML: 158] Dec 15, 2023

Mormonism LIVE ! 3rd Anniversary Special 🎉 Join us for a special celebration as Mormonism Live marks its triumphant 3rd Anniversary! 🎊 Over the past three years, we’ve delved deep into the world of Mormonism, exploring its history, beliefs, and culture with thought-provoking discussions. In this milestone episode, we take a nostalgic journey through the… Read More »Mormonism LIVE ! 3rd Anniversary Special [ML: 158]

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The Shocking Truth about Mandatory Reporting [Mormon Discussion: 390] Dec 08, 2023

In this eye-opening episode of the Mormon Discussion podcast, host Bill Reel takes a brave and unexpected stance on a topic that has long been considered a cornerstone in the fight against abuse. In “The Shocking Truth about Mandatory Reporting,” Bill discloses a profound shift in his perspective after delving into extensive research on the… Read More »The Shocking Truth about Mandatory Reporting [Mormon Discussion: 390]

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The Toscano Excommunications! [Mormonism LIVE: 157] Dec 07, 2023

The Toscano Excommunications! [Mormonism LIVE: 157] 4:00 Guest Intro 15:00 Courtship & Marriage 22:00 Underground documents 25:00 Paul serving a mission 29:55 Harold B Lee story 35:00 Margaret’s feminism journey 40:15 RFM first hears about the September 6 43:00 The Mormon Women’s Forum 🔍 Uncover untold stories and explore the religious complexities of Faith in… Read More »The Toscano Excommunications! [Mormonism LIVE: 157]

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Dan McClellan: Discerning Between Data and Dogma Dec 05, 2023

THIS WAS AN ALMOST AWAKENED EPISODE BUT HAD SO MUCH OF THE COVERSATION REVOLVING AROUND MORMONISM THAT WE HAVE INCLUDED IT HERE AS A GUEST EPISODE Join hosts Bill Reel & Britt Hartley on this thought-provoking episode of Almost Awakened as they engage in a profound conversation with Dr. Dan McClellan. With a rich background… Read More »Dan McClellan: Discerning Between Data and Dogma

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Breaking AP Story: How the Mormon Church Protects Itself From Abuse Claims [The Mormon Times] Dec 05, 2023

Today two important AP News stories broke: Recordings show how the Mormon church protects itself from child Sex Abuse claims: https://apnews.com/article/mormon-church-investigation-child-sex-abuse-9c301f750725c0f06344f948690caf16 Takeaways from The AP’s investigation into the Mormon church’s handling of $ex @bu$e cases: https://apnews.com/article/mormon-church-investigation-child-sex-abuse-4db829616a5c5cfa351a2e95d778ae9e And the Deseret News issued a response: https://www.deseret.com/2023/12/3/23986797/idaho-abuse-case-latter-day-saints-church-responds-to-ap-story Please join us at 6pm mountain today as we launch the… Read More »Breaking AP Story: How the Mormon Church Protects Itself From Abuse Claims [The Mormon Times]

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Paul Toscano – Could Mormonism Still Be True? [Mormonism LIVE: 156] Nov 30, 2023

Join Bill Reel & RFM (Radio Free Mormon) for an engaging episode of “Mormonism LIVE,” featuring a special interview with the well-known Mormon figure, Paul Toscano. In this thought-provoking conversation, Paul will offer unique insights into his personal journey within the Mormon faith, touching upon his involvement in the infamous “September 6” event—a pivotal moment… Read More »Paul Toscano – Could Mormonism Still Be True? [Mormonism LIVE: 156]

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Welcome To The Mormon Apocalypse [Mormonism LIVE: 155] Nov 23, 2023

🎙️ Welcome To The Mormon Apocalypse as we join hosts RFM and Bill Reel on a riveting episode of “Mormonism Live” as they unravel the captivating phenomenon of “The Mormon Apocalypse.” In this thought-provoking discussion, our hosts dive into the core of why there’s a surge in Mormons pondering and speculating on the apocalyptic end… Read More »Welcome To The Mormon Apocalypse [Mormonism LIVE: 155]

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The Life of Moroni: A Voice From The Dust [Mormonism LIVE: 154] Nov 16, 2023

In this episode of Mormonism LIVE titled “Voice From The Dust: The Life of Moroni,” we embark on a captivating journey through the life of Moroni, the last surviving Nephite and guardian of the sacred golden plates. Join us as we delve into Moroni’s early years, exploring his upbringing in a time of great turmoil… Read More »The Life of Moroni: A Voice From The Dust [Mormonism LIVE: 154]

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Excommunicated In Absentia: Mormonism LIVE: 153 Nov 09, 2023

Welcome to Mormonism LIVE! In this installment, hosts RFM and Bill Reel delve into the intricacies of the excommunication of a couple who were previous guests on the show. (Ep. 145Shunning by decree https://youtube.com/live/HmUTeRWuLtA) Join us as we examine the details surrounding their church discipline and the broader implications for those involved. In “Excommunicated In… Read More »Excommunicated In Absentia: Mormonism LIVE: 153

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Sister Wives’ Kody Brown [Exclusive Interview] ML: 152 Nov 02, 2023

Join us for a special episode of “Mormonism LIVE,” where hosts Bill Reel & RFM (Radio Free Mormon) sit down with Kody Brown, one of the central figures from the popular TV show “Sister Wives.” In this exclusive interview, we delve deep into the world of polygamy, exploring both the personal and cultural aspects of… Read More »Sister Wives’ Kody Brown [Exclusive Interview] ML: 152

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Navigating A Troubling Religion: MD: 389 Oct 31, 2023

In this episode of the Mormon Discussion Podcast, Bill Reel sits down with author John Moroni Hanson to delve into his memoir, “Navigating On Black Ice: My Mormon Life.” 📖🎙️ 🔍 Book Synopsis: “An exploration of how an intelligent man found himself entangled in a troubling religion, ‘Navigating on Black Ice’ is an enlightening journey… Read More »Navigating A Troubling Religion: MD: 389

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Coast to Coast With Bill Reel & Radio Free Mormon: Mormonism LIVE: 151 Oct 26, 2023

Get ready for a spine-tingling Halloween special as “Mormonism LIVE” takes a chilling detour into the world of the paranormal. In this special episode, hosts Radio Free Mormon and Bill Reel play on the motif of the legendary “Coast to Coast AM” radio show, inviting you to share your most hair-raising ghost stories and inexplicable… Read More »Coast to Coast With Bill Reel & Radio Free Mormon: Mormonism LIVE: 151

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Mormonism’s Holy Matrimony: ML: 150 Oct 19, 2023

This week’s episode “Mormonism’s Holy Matrimony” takes listeners on a journey through the hidden annals of Mormon history, exploring the controversial teachings of early LDS leaders that suggest Jesus Christ was married and what we know about Christ’s descendants. Delving deep into historical documents Bill Reel and RFM unravel the layers of visibility and acknowledgement… Read More »Mormonism’s Holy Matrimony: ML: 150

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The Ballards Breaking Bad: ML: 149 Oct 12, 2023

In this episode of “Mormonism Live” hosted by RFM and Bill Reel, we delve deeper into the intricate web of connections between former Operation Underground Railroad president Tim Ballard and LDS Apostle Elder M. Russell Ballard. We uncover the morally ambiguous terrain that surrounds these two figures. As the fallout from the allegations against Tim… Read More »The Ballards Breaking Bad: ML: 149

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Decoding General Conference: Mormonism Live: 148 Oct 05, 2023

In ‘Decoding General Conference’, we delve deep into the recent October 2023 LDS General Conference. Join us as we uncover the subtle nuances, hidden messages, and underlying themes of the most newsworthy talks. Explore the intersection of faith, fear, and leadership methods, and gain fresh perspectives on the tactics and evolving doctrines. It’s a journey… Read More »Decoding General Conference: Mormonism Live: 148

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Latter-day Lattes – Coffee Culture in the LDS Community: MD: 388 Oct 05, 2023

In this episode “Latter-day Lattes,” Bill Reel delves into a thought-provoking article recently published by The Salt Lake Tribune, titled “Why More and More Young Latter-day Saints are Drinking Coffee.” The article sheds light on the growing trend of coffee consumption among young members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) in… Read More »Latter-day Lattes – Coffee Culture in the LDS Community: MD: 388

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Mormons Gone Wild: ML: 147 Sep 28, 2023

Mormon Church Seeks To Silence Whistleblower?: ML: 146 Mormonism Live has been watching from afar this story with 8 passengers and Jodi Hildebrandt and has for tonight’s episode zoomed in real close to look at a particular facet connection to the story to once again shine a light on the deep unhealthiness that permeates LDS… Read More »Mormons Gone Wild: ML: 147

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Mormon Church Seeks To Silence Whistleblower?: ML: 146 Sep 28, 2023

Mormonism Live has been watching from afar this story with 8 passengers and Jodi Hildebrandt and has for tonight’s episode zoomed in real close to look at a particular facet connection to the story to once again shine a light on the deep unhealthiness that permeates LDS Leadership and once again show that loyalty and… Read More »Mormon Church Seeks To Silence Whistleblower?: ML: 146

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Shunning By Decree: Mormonism LIVE: 145 Sep 14, 2023

One LDS couple shares their experience about how the LDS Church tries to prevent members from sharing uncomfortable truths with each other. Chapters 5:00 Guest introduction 15:00 The video that started it all 24:00 Voting opposed 44:00 Fast & Testimony Meeting 50:00 Canceling church 58:00 Chatbot and circular reasoning 59:30 Aftermath of the testimony meeting… Read More »Shunning By Decree: Mormonism LIVE: 145

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Is Mormonism True Or Is It A Fraud? [How You Can Know] ML:144 Sep 07, 2023

Embark with “Mormonism Live” on a thought-provoking journey with its hosts Bill Reel and RFM in their podcast, “Is Mormonism True Or Is It A Fraud?” as they investigate the LDS Church Truth claims, how those claims run into a wall of contradictions, and how the LDS Church simply moved the goalposts so as to… Read More »Is Mormonism True Or Is It A Fraud? [How You Can Know] ML:144

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Does the Book of Mormon Refute Itself ?: ML: 143 Aug 31, 2023

Dr. John Lundwall explains how the Book of Mormon not only contains anachronisms, but is actually an anachronism itself. Chapters 08:00 John’s intro 10:10 Orality & Literacy 11:12 Entire presentation summarized in one slide 23:00 Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man 24:00 The Medium is the message 27:15 Printing Press as Medium 32:00 Oral and… Read More »Does the Book of Mormon Refute Itself ?: ML: 143

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Prophetic Racism – From Doctrine to Disavowed Theories | Mormonism Live 142 Aug 24, 2023

In this episode, we delve deep into the controversial history of the LDS (Latter-day Saints) Church’s priesthood ban, shedding light on the untold truths and deceptions that shaped this discriminatory practice. From its mysterious origins to its lasting impact, we uncover a story that challenges the foundation of faith and reveals the complex interplay of… Read More »Prophetic Racism – From Doctrine to Disavowed Theories | Mormonism Live 142

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Dismantling Brian Hales’ Book of Mormon Defense: Mormonism LIVE: 141 Aug 17, 2023

Dismantling Brian Hales’ Book of Mormon Defense: ML: 141 In this episode, hosts RFM and Bill Reel team up with LDS scholar Dan Vogel to critically examine the arguments put forth by LDS apologist Brian Hales in defense of the Book of Mormon’s authenticity. They discuss Hales’ reasons and defenses of why the BOM can’t… Read More »Dismantling Brian Hales’ Book of Mormon Defense: Mormonism LIVE: 141

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Brian Hales & The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Book Review Pt 1: ML: 140 Aug 10, 2023

Brian Hales & The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Book Review: ML: 140 We lost Dan due to storms affecting his internet connection, so join us next week for part 2! In this week’s episode, Mormon apologist Brian Hales enters the scene to deliver a 2-star review of “Charisma under Pressure,” the groundbreaking book… Read More »Brian Hales & The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Book Review Pt 1: ML: 140

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Obscure Mormon Artifacts: Mormonism Live: 139 Aug 03, 2023

Step off the beaten path of Mormon history and venture into the realm of relics & artifacts that shed light on lesser-known aspects of the Mormon faith. Delve into the enigmatic history of handkerchiefs, coffin canes, along with other obscure artifacts that whisper compelling tales from the annals of Mormon History. Chapters: 13:00 Zelph Arrowhead… Read More »Obscure Mormon Artifacts: Mormonism Live: 139

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Mormon Corporate Corruption: Mormonism LIVE: 138 Jul 27, 2023

RFM and Bill Reel are joined by Spencer who shares the latest from the Widows Mite Report (https://widowsmitereport.wordpress.com/) and share their latest reveal calling into question the perception that the Deseret Mutual Benefit Administration (DMBA) was at the same time Ensign Peak was being investigated, allegedly doing the same funny business as Ensign Peak was… Read More »Mormon Corporate Corruption: Mormonism LIVE: 138

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Mormon to Millionaire: Sam Brannan & the Brooklyn: Mormonism LIVE: 137 Jul 20, 2023

Join us on a captivating episode as we explore the multifaceted life of Samuel Brannan, a charismatic leader who played a pivotal role in both in Mormonism and the California Gold Rush. We trace Brannan’s journey from his membership in Mormonism, to his leading a group of Mormon pioneers on the perilous voyage of the… Read More »Mormon to Millionaire: Sam Brannan & the Brooklyn: Mormonism LIVE: 137

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Ouija Board Baptisms: Mormonism LIVE!: 136 Jul 13, 2023

In this episode of Mormonism LIVE we delve into the original research of this little known episode in Church history involving the Theatre, Temple Endowments, and a Ouija board Message leading to baptisms. RESOURCES: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ARFAX-zs-C36Wgs3GYcCO8kPpis1MnWA/view https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ucVVdrjBDAJwiIns-po2_EXM7d9u_R01/view?pli=1 ___________________ Welcome to “Mormonism Live,” the ultimate talk show that delves into the messiness of Mormon history and theology… Read More »Ouija Board Baptisms: Mormonism LIVE!: 136

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KJV & JST – The Devaluing of Mormon Scripture and Translation: ML: 135 Jul 06, 2023

Join us as we explore the intriguing viewpoints of Professor Thomas Wayment and podcaster Rick Bennett, who present perspectives that deviate from past LDS theology regarding the King James Bible (KJV) and the Joseph Smith Translation (JST). We analyze their claims, examining the ways in which their perspectives challenge traditional understandings of these revered texts… Read More »KJV & JST – The Devaluing of Mormon Scripture and Translation: ML: 135

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Mormon Polygamy Nightmare: ML: 134 Jun 29, 2023

Mormon Polygamy Nightmare: Mormonism Live: 134 Nightmares are scary and some nightmares are real. In this gripping episode of Mormonism LIVE, we delve into the extraordinary journey of a woman who lived within a Mormon polygamous relationship. Through an intimate and eye-opening interview, she shares her harrowing experiences, the challenges she faced, and the inspiring… Read More »Mormon Polygamy Nightmare: ML: 134

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The Smoking Gun That Joseph Smith Practiced Polygamy: MD: 388 Jun 29, 2023

On this Episode of Mormon Discussion we lay out the Smoking Gun that imposes that Polygamy be placed at the feet of joseph Smith For those doing research the following resources will allow you to trace my steps PDF used for the Show – https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/Smoking-Gun-Land-Deeds.pdf Document containing all the research https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/All-Women-Deeded-Land-Alone.pdf This site contains tons… Read More »The Smoking Gun That Joseph Smith Practiced Polygamy: MD: 388

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Mormonism Live: 133: The Fresh King Benjamin ( @thefreshkingbenjamin ) Jun 22, 2023

The Mormonism Live crew takes a much needed break for June 21st being joined by upcoming “Mormon” comedian Ben Brown known as “The Fresh King Benjamin”. Ben’s humor deeply connects to his own journey in and deconstruction of fundamentalist Mormonism and the episode is sure to be an enjoyable entertaining evening. Ben’s Stand Up: https://youtu.be/XBx5g6FOEaM… Read More »Mormonism Live: 133: The Fresh King Benjamin ( @thefreshkingbenjamin )

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What Can We Say About the Nature Of Reality: Mormon Discussion: 387 Jun 20, 2023

Bill Reel and Gabe go for round 2 of looking at the nature of reality. They look at various models of seeing the world, check in on Modern Science such as Quantum Physics, and share insights from their own learning and experience to investigate if the world we all believe we are seeing is in… Read More »What Can We Say About the Nature Of Reality: Mormon Discussion: 387

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Mormon Magic Parchments: Mormonism LIVE: 132 Jun 15, 2023

Dan Vogel sits down with RFM & Bill not only to talk about his new book “Charisma under Pressure: Joseph Smith, American Prophet, 1831–1839” but to also flesh out some of the incredible ideas in his recent YouTube video “Joseph Smith, the Necromancer”.RESOURCES:Twilit Grotto — Esoteric Archives – esotericarchives.com/Old Bountiful Museum – World of Urban… Read More »Mormon Magic Parchments: Mormonism LIVE: 132

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The Evidence that Joseph Smith was a Polygamist: ML: 131 Jun 08, 2023

There is a raging debate within Mormon circles where those folks who are determined to maintain belief in the Prophet Joseph Smith but who abhor polygamy and the Church as ran by Brigham Young and after have found ways to dismiss the standard evidence that Mormonism’s founder was a polygamist. They interpret the evidence as… Read More »The Evidence that Joseph Smith was a Polygamist: ML: 131

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What Can We Say About the Nature Of Reality: MD: 386 Jun 05, 2023

Bill Reel and Gabe take a long look at the nature of reality. They look at various models of seeing the world, check in on Modern Science such as Quantum Physics, and share insights from their own learning and experience to investigate if the world we all believe we are seeing is in fact reality.

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Seminary Teacher Schools Church Historian: Mormonism Live: 130 Jun 01, 2023

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

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MD: 385: Honest Conversations About Faith: A Testimony of the Restored Gospel: w/ Jacob Hansen & Bill Reel May 26, 2023

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

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Mormonism Live: 129: How The Mormon Church Got Its Name May 25, 2023

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

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Atheist Morality: Mormon Discussion: 384 May 23, 2023

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.

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Spirituality: Now and Then! w/ Carah Burrell & Bill Reel: MD: 383 May 23, 2023

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

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Honest Conversations About Faith with Jacob Hansen & Bill Reel – Session 2 – Faith Crises: MD: 382 May 23, 2023

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

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Honest Conversations About Faith with Jacob Hansen & Bill Reel – Session 1 – Morality: MD: 381 May 23, 2023

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

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Gone In 60 Minutes: Mormonism Live: 128 May 18, 2023

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

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The Greek Psalter Incident – Another Tale of Translation: Mormonism LIVE: 127 May 11, 2023

The story of Joseph Smith and Henry Caswall (Caswell) and the Greek Psalter incident is a historical event that took place in 1842 in Nauvoo Ill.. During his visit to Nauvoo, Illinois, where the Mormon Church was headquartered at the time, Caswall met with Joseph Smith. Caswall showed The Prophet a ancient document which Caswall… Read More »The Greek Psalter Incident – Another Tale of Translation: Mormonism LIVE: 127

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Mormons & Muskets with Jim Bennett: Mormonism Live: 126 May 04, 2023

RFM and Bill sit down with Jim Bennett to discuss his recent appearances on “Midnight Mormons” and take a look at all the rhetoric around violence in Mormonism including the musket talk by Elder Holland but with an updated and focused discussion around whether such a talk is fueling the very violent threats and rhetoric… Read More »Mormons & Muskets with Jim Bennett: Mormonism Live: 126

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Bonus Audio: “Mormonish” Podcast Interviews Bill Reel Apr 28, 2023

Bill Reel had the pleasure of being interviewed on the “Mormonish” Podcast. Below are the original links to their Youtube Video and their Podcast Audio of that Interview. Bill gets really vulnerable discussing his journey, his life and along the way delves into human development, conscious altering tools, sexuality, and spiritual awakening. If you want… Read More »Bonus Audio: “Mormonish” Podcast Interviews Bill Reel

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Mormonism Live: 125: Gospel Fully Restored or Just The Beginning Of An Ongoing Restoration? Apr 27, 2023

When the Phrase “Ongoing Restoration” showed up around 2020 Critics paused as this seemed to be the Church saying something different as if the Church now wanted the restoration to be much earlier in its stage of development than had been intimated in the past. So Bill & RFM take long look over Mormonism’s history… Read More »Mormonism Live: 125: Gospel Fully Restored or Just The Beginning Of An Ongoing Restoration?

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Biblical Scholarship with Dan McClellan: Mormonism LIVE: 124 Apr 24, 2023

In this week’s edition, RFM and Bill sit down with Dan McClellan, former scripture translation supervisor for the LDS Church. Dan received his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University in ancient Near Eastern studies, where he focused on Biblical Hebrew and minored in Classical Greek. He completed a master of studies in Jewish studies at… Read More »Biblical Scholarship with Dan McClellan: Mormonism LIVE: 124

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Mormonism LIVE: 123: Wood Tools vs Steel Tools w/ Jonathan Streeter Apr 13, 2023

Years ago Jonathan Streeter wrote a blog post titled “Fix your faith crisis with this one weird trick!” that was deeply influential on Bill. So tonight we bring Streeter into the studio to discuss Wood Tools vs Steel Tools and tom recognize when wood tools are being used. RESOURCES: https://thoughtsonthingsandstuff.com/fix-your-faith-crisis-with-this-one-weird-trick/ https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/2017/08/premium-fix-faith-crisis-one-weird-trick-wood-vs-steel-tools/ https://thoughtsonthingsandstuff.com/

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Mormonism LIVE: 122: GenCon CXCIII Apr 06, 2023

This General Conference had lots of interesting twists and turns that have now had time to ruminate in the minds of RFM and Bill Reel. And this weeks episode involves a dive into the Mormon phenomena known as the April 2023 General Conference of the LDS Church. RESOURCES OF TALKS DISCUSSED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYdM8WyYM – Elder Ahmad… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 122: GenCon CXCIII

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Mormonism LIVE: 121: Joseph Smith’s First Vision in Context: A Comparative Analysis Mar 30, 2023

Joseph Smith’s First Vision ushered in the restoration of the Gospel. It had Heavenly Father and His Son coming through the Heavens to visit the young boy in the spring of 1820. This vision leads to the founding of Mormonism. But what is not as well known is that in the late 1700’s and early… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 121: Joseph Smith’s First Vision in Context: A Comparative Analysis

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Mormonism LIVE: 120: Silencing Dissent – Mormon Style Mar 23, 2023

Tonight RFM and Bill take a look at how both Top Church Leadership and local leaders extend pressure for dissenting voices to be silent. The episode will include individual stories along with the general instruction by top leaders to diminish dissenting voices and at times to altogether silence them. RESOURCES: Oaks “Its Wrong to Criticize… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 120: Silencing Dissent – Mormon Style

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Mormon Discussion: 380: Examining the LDS Prophetic Mantle Mar 17, 2023

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints claims to be led by Prophets, Seers, and Revelators. That these men are special witnesses of Christ. That they speak to God and discern his will for us. Latter-day Saints are taught that these men are like Moses, Noah, and Abraham. We take a look at these… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 380: Examining the LDS Prophetic Mantle

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Mormonism LIVE: 118: How Mormons Twist Scripture to Worship Wealth w/ David Bokovoy Mar 13, 2023

Many are going through great lengths to justify the massive hoards of wealth the Church has accumulated on the backs of its believers, even going as far as to use scripture. But do these scriptures REALLY justify the accumulation of wealth as the Church and its members would have you believe?

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Mormonism LIVE: 117: Changes To The Temple & The Ethics of Ensign Peak Advisors Mar 02, 2023

In this week’s episode we discuss the recent news of the Temple Changes and just how far the original Endowment has been altered. And the Second half of the show will involve the recent legal settlement with the LDS Church and it’s Ensign Peak Advisors and culminating with RFM’s lightbulb moment sensing that the Landscape… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 117: Changes To The Temple & The Ethics of Ensign Peak Advisors

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Mormonism LIVE: 116: Who Really Killed Joseph Smith? Feb 23, 2023

On June 27th 1844, Joseph Smith, the Mormon Prophet, was martyred at Carthage Jail by a mob. Or at least that is how the generally accepted story goes. In the last 8 months, Justin Griffin (Director & Producer) and Steve Sorensen (Film Maker), have shared their research that maybe things are not what we have… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 116: Who Really Killed Joseph Smith?

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Mormonism LIVE: 115: Mormon Cinema Feb 16, 2023

On this week’s episode we sit down with Brent Bokovoy, Writer and Director of the upcoming film “Ronald’s Little Factory”, and we discuss all the twists and turns in Mormon Cinema including your favorites, along with movies you have likely forgotten, as well as one’s you never heard of. We finish out the episode discussing… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 115: Mormon Cinema

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Mormonism LIVE: 113: What Ever Happened To The Great Apostasy? Feb 02, 2023

The Salt Lake Tribune recently published a book review on the book “Ancient Christians: An Introduction for Latter-day Saints” published by the Maxwell Institute. Both the book and the Tribune article make note that what Latter-day Saints believed about early Christianity and the Great Apostasy may not only “overly simplistic, if not (a) completely false… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 113: What Ever Happened To The Great Apostasy?

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Mormonism LIVE: 112: Tithing – What’s In A Word Jan 26, 2023

Recently Bill did a solo episode away from Mormonism LIVE walking members into the historical analysis of the initial Doctrine of tithing as 10% of one’s Surplus or Interest to help believers sense they had an option backed by historical documentation that allowed them to save themselves Thousands of Dollars a year while remaining faithful.… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 112: Tithing – What’s In A Word

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Mormonism LIVE: 111: Joseph Smith’s Secret Education – The Dartmouth Connection Jan 19, 2023

The running narrative within Mormonism is that Joseph Smith was an uneducated backwoods farm boy and that his lack of sophistication leaves the the Restoration as a miracle that no country bumpkin could have pulled off. But what happens when, with critical thinking skills, we take a look at the the Education he did have… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 111: Joseph Smith’s Secret Education – The Dartmouth Connection

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Mormon Discussion: 379: Why Most Latter day Saints Are Over paying Their Tithing By 1000s Of Dollars Jan 16, 2023

Most faithful Latter-day Saints pay tithing on their gross income with a few paying on net income. But do the historical documents and past teachings of Prophets, Seers, and Revelators support either of those two interpretations? We take a deep dive into the historical context exploring D&C 119, A First Presidency Letter in 1970, old… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 379: Why Most Latter day Saints Are Over paying Their Tithing By 1000s Of Dollars

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Mormonism LIVE: 110: Francis Gladden Bishop – Succession Crisis, Orgies, & Sacred Relics Jan 12, 2023

Bill & RFM take a look at the Life of Francis Gladden Bishop, another Latter-day Saint who claimed to be the rightful heir to Joseph Smith after the martyrdom as part of the Mormon Succession Crisis. RESOURCES: https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/license-for-gladden-bishop-14-april-1840-extract/1 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/145852385/francis-gladden-bishop https://atom3.lib.byu.edu/mormonbib/11107/. https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/chd/individual/francis-gladden-bishop-1809 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gladden_Bishop, https://wilfordwoodruffpapers.org/subjects/francis-gladden-bishop https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/bc-jsp/content/jsp/images/1168/1168_ms155_3_05_001_med.jpg https://archive.org/details/addresstosonsdau01bish https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/history-1838-1856-volume-c-1-2-november-1838-31-july-1842/215, https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/bc-jsp/content/jsp/images/1168/1168_ms155_3_05_001_med.jpg https://smile.amazon.com/Ensign-Shepherd-Remembrance-Classic-Reprint/dp/1333273819/ref=sr_1_1?crid=VOHXKME6OJK6&keywords=%22francis+gladden+bishop%22&qid=1672953250&sprefix=francis+gladden+bishop+%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-1 https://smile.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AFrancis+Gladden+Bishop&s=relevancerank&text=Francis+Gladden+Bishop&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1 https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/letter-from-francis-gladden-bishop-26-september-1843/1 https://mormonpolygamydocuments.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/JS0428.pdf

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Mormonism LIVE: 109: The LDS “Mormon” Church’s Teachings on Sex Jan 05, 2023

Bill and RFM take a deep look at how sex and sexuality were presented within the LDS Church over the last 200 years. What was taboo and sin and to what degree did Leaders impose what could and could not go on the Bedroom. RAPE & VIRTUE A.) BOM teaching – Moroni 9:9 implemented into… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 109: The LDS “Mormon” Church’s Teachings on Sex

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Mormonism LIVE: 108: Is The Book of Mormon Unique? Dec 29, 2022

RFM and Bill take a deeper look at the “Book of Mormon” and compare what we know about it with what we know about other books to see if it is as un unique as believers claim it to be and we even get Mormon Scholar, Brian Hales opinion on the matter. This past week… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 108: Is The Book of Mormon Unique?

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Mormon Discussion: 378: Mormonism & Two Tickets to Crazy Town Dec 28, 2022

I’m going to let you into my head for a moment. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. Have you ever considered the amount of violence and deception in Mormonism’s past and present and pondered all the reasons for folks to feel fear or personal risk in exposing Mormonism?

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Mormonism LIVE: 107: Sheri Dew You Know – A Not So Christmas Special Dec 22, 2022

Sheri Dew recently gave a Devotional Talk titled “Prophets Can See Around Corners” at BYU Hawaii on Nov 1st 2022. Bill and RFM take a deep look into this talk to see if what sort of apologetic tricks and absurd claims Sheri Dew makes this time around. Make some hot chocolate, grab a slice of… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 107: Sheri Dew You Know – A Not So Christmas Special

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Mormonism LIVE: 106: DezNat Exposed Dec 15, 2022

This week we explore DezNat or a loosely connected group of folks who claim to be Deseret Nationals. We explore their violent rhetoric and their problematic ideology and we even have a former DezNat follower to help us add context to this story. #DezNat RESOURCES: Wiki DezNat – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DezNat DezNat Twitter – https://twitter.com/DeseretNation DezNat Exposed… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 106: DezNat Exposed

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Mormonism LIVE: 105: When Mormon Leaders Encourage Violence Dec 08, 2022

Since 1830 Mormonism has, as likely a part of it’s persecution complex, used violent rhetoric and has taught its members to use violent means. That rhetoric either leads to further violence or at least creates safer spaces for violence to occur. Today we look into Mormonism Past and Present to expose a history wide pattern… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 105: When Mormon Leaders Encourage Violence

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Mormonism LIVE: 104: Captain Nemo VS The LDS Church Dec 01, 2022

What happens when a Member of the LDS Church stands opposed in a sustaining vote of Church leaders, follows the process the Church has laid out around “common consent”, and shows conclusively that current LDS Prophets, Seers, and Revelators have lied to the members. Well, you are about to find out, because Nemo does just… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 104: Captain Nemo VS The LDS Church

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Mormonism LIVE: 103: Thomas Murphy on the Third Convention Nov 25, 2022

As a follow-up to episode 101 on the Third Convention, Thomas Murphy joins us to add clarity and context to all the ground we covered and to add details that make this story even more interesting. RESOURCES: The First Part – Video Version – https://youtu.be/Gmjk3Kht0S8 Slide Show used by Prof Murphy in this episode –… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 103: Thomas Murphy on the Third Convention

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Mormonism LIVE: 102: The Greatest Problem In The LDS Church Nov 17, 2022

What is the greatest problem in the LDS Church? That question is at the heart of this week’s episode. Jim Bennett is our guest this week on Mormonism LIVE, as we explore this question and some of the territory surrounding it.

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Mormonism LIVE: 101: The Third Convention Nov 16, 2022

Apostasy is something the LDS Church show serious concern over. And why shouldn’t they knowing James Strang, Lorin C. Wooley, Denver Snuffer, Julie Rowe all have led Splinter Factions of one sort or another that have had influence over segments of Latter-day Saints. The idea that a few voices or even a single voice can… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 101: The Third Convention

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Mormon Discussion: 377: Quick Lesson in Rational Thinking Nov 07, 2022

Just a quick lesson on how rational thinking works. If anyone views/listens to this and would like to debate a problematic issue in Mormonism or disagree with my approach to rational thinking, please email me at MormonDiscussionsPodcasts AT Gamil DOT Com as I would love to continue the conversation

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Mormonism LIVE: 100: 100th Episode Super Show Nov 03, 2022

To celebrate our 100th episode, we invite all of you to join us as we take a look back at the past 99 episodes and share which have been most meaningful and which are our favorites and we will be taking calls from you our listeners and letting you share with us which ones meant… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 100: 100th Episode Super Show

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Mormonism LIVE: 099: The 1826 Trial of Joseph Smith The Glass Looker Oct 27, 2022

On this week’s episode we take a deeper look at the 1826 trial in Bainbridge, NY. We examine what led to the trial, what witnesses claimed, what we know about the trial proceedings, how Smith and Stowell got introduced to each other, and a few other interesting facts along the way that make this such… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 099: The 1826 Trial of Joseph Smith The Glass Looker

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Mormonism LIVE: 098: Gold Gifts, Deeds, & Harsh Measures Oct 20, 2022

In this Episode Bill and RFM will go into a story few members know about in regards to the Prophet Joseph Smith and one of his young plural wives. It involves some re-gifting, a land deal, and Harsh Measures T-Shirt Contest Voting takes place here – https://forms.gle/MzBroWzRvk7EFEpQ9 A.) Lucien Woodworth born April 3rd 1799 … Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 098: Gold Gifts, Deeds, & Harsh Measures

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Mormon Discussion: 376: Utilizing the Jehovah’s Witnesses to Understand Mormonism Oct 18, 2022

I can think of no better way to help believing and post Mormons best understand their religion than through the lens of another High Demand Fundamentalist religion. So here it is the Jehovah’s Witnesses

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Mormon Discussion: 375: Plagiarism In Joseph Smith’s Mormonism Oct 13, 2022

Critics accuse the Prophets Joseph Smith of plagiarizing multiple sources in order to create the standard works and Mormon Theology. Today we take a deep look into these accusations to see if there is any merit to their claims. You won’t want to miss this. Below is the outline for the video podcast that covers… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 375: Plagiarism In Joseph Smith’s Mormonism

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Mormonism LIVE: 097: A Chat w/ Elder Bednar Part 2 Oct 13, 2022

A listener was able to have a candid chat with Elder Bednar recently and agreed to share with us how it went! This is part 2 of that conversation. Join us live!

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Mormonism LIVE: 096: Mormonism & Masonry Oct 06, 2022

RFM and Bill Reel will sit down with author Cheryl Bruno to discuss her book “Method Infinite: Freemasonry and the Mormon Restoration”. Synopsis of her book – “While no one thing can entirely explain the rise of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the historical influence of Freemasonry on this religious tradition cannot… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 096: Mormonism & Masonry

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Join Our Team & Help Us Support Those Navigating a Faith and Belief Transition Oct 04, 2022

Please consider donating today. Visit https://mormondiscussions.org/ or https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/ and Click the Donate Button and select your favorite podcast or donate to the entity generally by selecting “Mormon Discussion Inc.” Please help us help the next wave of folks who will need support OTHER WAYS TO SUPORT US Donorbox – Simply visit https://donorbox.org/umbrella-entity and simply fill… Read More »Join Our Team & Help Us Support Those Navigating a Faith and Belief Transition

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Mormonism LIVE: 095: A Chat w/Elder Bednar Oct 01, 2022

A listener was able to have a candid chat with Elder Bednar recently and agreed to share with us how it went! Join us live!

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Mormonism LIVE: 094: Joseph Smith & The Occult Oct 01, 2022

Dan Vogel joins RFM to discuss the Occult in the Life of Joseph Smith and his family.

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Mormonism LIVE: 093: The Tar and Feathering of Joseph Smith Sep 15, 2022

In Mormon parlance, the Tar and Feathering of Joseph Smith is a faith promoting story about a mob of mean men punishing Joseph Smith for being a prophet. But it doesn’t take one long when their ears are to the ground in non-correlated circles to hear rumblings that the tar and feathering is connected to… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 093: The Tar and Feathering of Joseph Smith

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Mormon Discussion: 374: Is Mormonism Absurd? – The Bible Sep 14, 2022

We continue our series exploring specific issues and asking if “Is Mormonism Absurd?” with this episode examining the bible. RESOURCES: 3rd Isaiah or Deutero-Isaiah https://www.timesandseasons.org/harchive/2017/03/deutero-isaiah-in-the-book-of-mormon/index.html 3rd Isaiah or Deutero-Isaiah https://bycommonconsent.com/2016/02/12/2-nephi-and-the-deutero-isaiah-problem-in-the-book-of-mormon-bom2016/ Haley Lemmon on the Adam Clarke Commentary and LDS Inspired Bible https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/2018/05/haley-lemmon-joseph-smith-translation-revelation-plagiarism/ BYU’s acknowledgement of Joseph Smith’s Plagarism of Adam Clarke’s Commentary http://jur.byu.edu/?p=21296 Book of… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 374: Is Mormonism Absurd? – The Bible

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Mormon Discussion: 373: Bill Reel – Stories from My Life Sep 14, 2022

In today’s episode of Mormon Discussion, Bill Reel runs through some of the memorable moments from his life. Some of them funny, some of them entertaining, some of them serious all in a effort to help those who follow Mormon Discussion’s work to know Bill better.

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Mormonism LIVE: 092: Mormon Movie Maker Sep 08, 2022

RFM and Bill sit down with Movie Director Richard Dutcher to explore his career directing the movies God’s Army, Brigham City, & States of Grace. We take a look at these films through the perspective of Richard’s faith journey and take an evening to get to know the man who kicked of Mormon cinema. RESOURCES:… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 092: Mormon Movie Maker

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Mormonism LIVE: 091: Bonnie Cordon & The Breath of Life #HearHim Sep 01, 2022

Throughout multiple talks including one released just a few days ago, Sister Bonnie Cordon, Young Women general president, has spoke about the loss of her Grandson, Derek within Church approved channels. What she doesn’t say is that the death of this child is surrounded by horrific details that contradict witness statements that involve allegations of… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 091: Bonnie Cordon & The Breath of Life #HearHim

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Mormonism LIVE: 090: Weird Alma Strikes Again Aug 25, 2022

This week RFM and Bill sit down with the creator and musical artist known as Weird Alma. Weird Alma has brought us musical parodies such as Gaslighting, S.C.M.C., Tapirback Rider, You’re (Several Months Shy of) Fifteen, and many more. Weird Alma shows us firsthand that humor and music can play a role in our processing… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 090: Weird Alma Strikes Again

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Mormon Discussion: 372: Is Mormonism Absurd – Angels & Animals Aug 20, 2022

In the this installment of our series “Is Mormonism Absurd” we cover the chapter on Angels and the chapter on animals. We explore whether why John the Baptist didn’t baptize Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery. We hit on Joseph Smith referring to the angel who visited him as Nephi instead of Moroni. We look at… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 372: Is Mormonism Absurd – Angels & Animals

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Mormonism LIVE: 089: Manipulation, Money, & Mormon Sex Abuse Aug 18, 2022

Mormonism LIVE: 089: Manipulation, Money, & Mormon Sex Abuse On this Episode Bill 7 RFM take a look at the recent Sex Abuse Scandal trying to explore the legal process and try to better understand the LDS Church’s perspective. We look at the Arizona Law, talk about the when , how, and why about the… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 089: Manipulation, Money, & Mormon Sex Abuse

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Mormon Discussion: 371: Is Mormonism Absurd – Native Americans & Lamanites Aug 11, 2022

We continue our series walking out the logic of Mormon Claims. In this fourth segment we dive into the Native Americans as Lamanites. We talk about skin curses of color change, of whether the Nephites came to an empty Americas, the non success of missionary work to the Lamanites, and how the Book of Mormon… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 371: Is Mormonism Absurd – Native Americans & Lamanites

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Mormon Discussion: 370: Is Mormonism Absurd – America The Land of Promise Aug 11, 2022

We continue our series walking out the logic of Mormon Claims. In this third installment we tackle the role America plays in the restoration. From a Land of Promise to being the home of the Nephites and Lamanites, to Christ’s visit, to being where Noah set sail as a Global Flood took place. We talk… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 370: Is Mormonism Absurd – America The Land of Promise

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Mormonism LIVE: 088: LDS FORCE Aug 11, 2022

A USAF sergeant explains how the strict demands of Mormonism broke him as a young man, making him feel completely alone and unaccepted by God, even causing eating disorders. After every solution the Church offered failed, he finally found healing through secular means.

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Mormon Discussion: 369: The Death of Free Agency in Mormonism Aug 05, 2022

In 2016 David A Bednar, Apostle in the LDS Church taught the doctrine of Moral or Representative Agency. This perspective seemed to be different than the type of Agency that Mormonism had taught up to that moment. “Free Agency” was officially gone and something less free was being created. On today’s episode we look at… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 369: The Death of Free Agency in Mormonism

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Mormonism LIVE: 087: Mormonism Grooms Compliance Aug 04, 2022

Today we dive deep into the idea that Mormonism grooms compliance. We start by showing it is the baseline of our theology and belief system. We show how it is reinforced by our stories and songs, show all the pervasive ways it shows up in our faith system. And even how the Leaders impose such… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 087: Mormonism Grooms Compliance

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Mormon Discussion: 368: Is Mormonism Absurd – Mormon Heaven & The 3 Kingdoms Aug 03, 2022

We continue a series today where we break down specific issues and weigh how much irrational ideas we have to believe in order for Mormonism to be true. Sit with how much allowances and conjecture is required for these small specific topics within Mormonism. For this series we use the book “Obscure Mormon Doctrine” written… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 368: Is Mormonism Absurd – Mormon Heaven & The 3 Kingdoms

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Mormon Discussion: 367: Is Mormonism Absurd – Adam Our First Parent Aug 02, 2022

We start a series today where we break down specific issues and weigh how much irrational ideas we have to believe in order for Mormonism to be true. Sit with how much allowances and conjecture is required for these small specific topics within Mormonism. For this series we use the book “Obscure Mormon Doctrine” written… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 367: Is Mormonism Absurd – Adam Our First Parent

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Mormonism LIVE: 086: Would the Real Joseph Smith Please Stand Up? Jul 28, 2022

Major News in Mormonism happened this week when a photograph surfaced alleging to be the Prophet Joseph Smith. So Bill and RFM dug into the story and followed the trail examining the Photographs, Portraits, Daguerreotypes, and other depictions both known to be Joseph for certain and also alleged to see if we could get to… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 086: Would the Real Joseph Smith Please Stand Up?

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Mormonism LIVE: 085: Lighthouse – The Story of Tanners Jul 21, 2022

RFM and Bill sit down with Ronald Huggins, author of the new book “Lighthouse: Jerald and Sandra Tanner, Despised and Beloved Critics of Mormonism” & Sandra Tanner who is featured in the book to discuss some of the interesting stories that went into the published work. And towards the end of the show we discuss… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 085: Lighthouse – The Story of Tanners

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Mormonism LIVE: 084: Did God Have Sex With Mary? Jul 14, 2022

When RFM and Bill Reel joined Mormonism, they heard rumors that Early LDS Leaders had taught that Mary was impregnated by Heavenly Father via a sexual act. But the Church and its apologists insisted that such idea was a misconstrued out of context assumption and with a sleight of hand the problem was gone…. Or… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 084: Did God Have Sex With Mary?

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Mormonism LIVE: 083: The Best Books for Diving into the Messiness of Mormonism Jul 07, 2022

If one is finally at a place where they really want to understand both sides, really want to wrestle with their faith, what are the books that best introduce the believer to the complex history, the fallibility of prophets, and the trauma of Mormon influence? Bill and RFM seek to lay out a list of… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 083: The Best Books for Diving into the Messiness of Mormonism

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Mormonism LIVE: 082: Charley Harrell & Contemplating Mormon Doctrine Jun 30, 2022

We sit down with Former BYU Professor, and author of the book “This Is My Doctrine: The Development of Mormon Theology”, Charley Harrell to dive into several important assumptions Mormonism and its leaders and members impose in order to cleanly define doctrine. But do these really hold up? Can the word Doctrine as used within… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 082: Charley Harrell & Contemplating Mormon Doctrine

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Mormonism LIVE: 081: A Failure of the Priesthood Jun 26, 2022

Aleesha Franklin, daughter of Ponzi-scheme magnate Gaylen Rust, returns to Mormonism LIVE to share her personal story of how a catastrophic failure of Priesthood Leadership, both local and general, led to her disaffection from the LDS Church

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Mormonism LIVE: 080: The Patriarchal Blessing Connection Jun 16, 2022

RFM and Bill take a look at Patriarchal Blessings looking at what these are and what they are not and even take a look at multiple Patriarchal Blessings from the same patriarchs attempting to untangle inspiration from the rote and mundane. OVERVIEW AND ELDRED G. SMITH Patriarchal Blessings are to declare lineage, and then… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 080: The Patriarchal Blessing Connection

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Mormonism LIVE: 079: Mormonism’s History of The Holy Garments Jun 09, 2022

Bill & RFM take a look at Mormonism’s Holy Garments. We look at the history, doctrine, and disavowed theories and spiritual speculation around them. Are they a magical spiritual protection? Were they allowed to have their design changed? Must they be worn all day every day? What super secret sacred details will Bill and RFM… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 079: Mormonism’s History of The Holy Garments

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Mormon Discussion: 366: Ancient Temple Rites Restored & Critical Thinking Skills Jun 06, 2022

*NOTE* This episode is best viewed on youtube at https://youtu.be/6KJqj6C-D5E Bill Reel and Spencer Wright sit down to take a look at the Youtube Video “Ancient Temple Rites Restored” ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8u0l13wX57E ) to see if this apologetic perspective holds up. Did Joseph Smith make connections to the ancient world in ways that impose there must… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 366: Ancient Temple Rites Restored & Critical Thinking Skills

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Mormonism LIVE: 078: Mormon Affinity Fraud Jun 02, 2022

RFM & Bill take a look at Affinity Fraud in Utah and that which seems to have a root in taking advantage of unhealthy boundaries of trust within Mormonism. Affinity Fraud is a type of investment fraud in which a con artist targets members of an identifiable group based on things such as race, age,… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 078: Mormon Affinity Fraud

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Mormonism LIVE: 077: Jared Halverson & The Games Apologists Play May 26, 2022

Bill and RFM review a handful of clips from LDS Apologist, Jared Halverson. The discussion revolves around the games apologists play. These often include creating a framework and solutions to problems that to the believer seem tenable but when closely examined often hinge on fallacies or irrational thinking. The Apologist sees creating plausibility as a… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 077: Jared Halverson & The Games Apologists Play

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Mormon Discussion: 365: Switchpoint -Addressing Homelessness May 25, 2022

Bill sits down with Carol Hollowell, founder and Executive Director of SwitchPoint. Switchpoint is a non-profit whose goal is to tackle homelessness and poverty throughout the state of Utah. They are doing this in dynamic ways that hitting the issue head on. Today we sit down and talk about the problem of homelessness in the… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 365: Switchpoint -Addressing Homelessness

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Mormonism LIVE: 076: “Get Rid of the Facsimiles!” says Faithful Mormon Scholar May 19, 2022

Mormon Scholar Dan Vogel comes on the show once more to discuss last week’s episode of Mormonism LIVE as well as to discuss other new insights surrounding the Book of Abraham that seem to close the door on the “Missing Scroll Theory” and the Catalyst Theory”.

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Mormon Discussion: 364: The Pain & Struggle of a Mormon Faith Crisis May 18, 2022

Bill Reel sits down with Author, Therapist, and friend; Cory Reese, to discuss what people in a Mormon Faith Crisis self report in terms of the struggle they are having and the things they wish their loved one understood. And we try to soften that hurt with some advice and understanding. https://www.brightwaytherapy.com/ RESOURCES: On the… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 364: The Pain & Struggle of a Mormon Faith Crisis

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Mormonism Live: 075: Fugate’s Kinderhook Fugazi May 12, 2022

Bill and RFM tell the story of the Kinderhook Plates episode in Mormon history in Mormonism Live fashion. From original Documents to Conspiracy Theories to a honest transparent conversation around the facts. We discuss the history, the tests done to attempt to discern their dating and method of inscription, the Church’s commentary around them, and… Read More »Mormonism Live: 075: Fugate’s Kinderhook Fugazi

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Mormonism LIVE: 074: Sandra Tanner – Queen of the Anti-Mormons May 05, 2022

RFM and Bill sit down with Sandra Tanner, a well known writer and researcher, on the critical side of Mormonism. We sit down with Sandra to discuss her impact within Mormonism and to touch on a few stories that viewers may find interesting.

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Mormonism LIVE: 073: Lying For The Lord Apr 28, 2022

In this week’s episode, Bill and RFM take a look at instances in Mormon History where LDS Leadership seem to be giving a stamp of approval to Leaders and Members to be dishonest, to lie, and to deceive. Once we understand the instruction and permissions given to be dishonest we can going forward see their… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 073: Lying For The Lord

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Mormonism LIVE: 072: Neophytes & Lamanites In The Book of Mormon Apr 21, 2022

We sit down with American anthropologist and Author, Thomas Murphy to discuss the Book of Mormon within the context of Native American History. We explore the legends and history of the indigenous people to see if there are connections there that help us examine the historicity of the Book of Mormon and the claims of… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 072: Neophytes & Lamanites In The Book of Mormon

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Mormon Discussion: 363: Signs, Tokens & Penalties – The LDS Mormon Temple Ceremony Apr 15, 2022

Today we take a look at the connections between Masonry and Mormon rituals. We explore what the prophet Joseph Smith claimed about the Temple Endowment, and how the Modern Church and its apologists frame the endowment today. We look at the changes that have happened overtime with an emphasis on the penalty oaths and signs… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 363: Signs, Tokens & Penalties – The LDS Mormon Temple Ceremony

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Mormon Discussion: 362: The LDS Church’s 2021 Membership Statistical Report Apr 15, 2022

Mormon Discussion: 362: The LDS Church’s 2021 Membership Statistical Report Bill takes a look at the 2021 membership numbers the LDS Church released coinciding with the April 2022 General Conference to examine what the numbers say & what they don’t say, and if they can be trusted.

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Mormonism LIVE: 071: Nephi & Judith – Beheadings & other Similarities Apr 14, 2022

Bill and RFM dive into the apocryphal book of Judith and point out the many similarities between that apocryphal story and the Book of Mormon’s story about Nephi and his encounter and eventual beheading of Laban. RESOURCES: https://debunking-cesletter.com/book-of-mormon-1/view-of-the-hebrews-joseph-smith-sr-dream/ http://jur.byu.edu/?p=21296 https://rsc.byu.edu/doctrine-covenants-revelations-context/joseph-smith-emanuel-swedenborg-section-76-importance-bible https://i.redd.it/uckai9n1qyn81.jpg https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/manual/doctrine-and-covenants-student-manual/section-91-the-apocrypha?lang=eng https://www.ksl.com/article/11790001/joseph-smith-family-bible-goes-on-sale https://i.redd.it/71fpzs9h69x01.png https://www.slideshare.net/canadaduane/the-late-war-the-book-of-mormon-and-big-data http://wordtree.org/thelatewar/ https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/answers/Question:_Did_Joseph_Smith_create_the_story_of_Nephi_and_Laban_by_plagiarizing_concepts_and_phrases_from_the_story_of_Judith_and_Holofernes_in_the_Apocrypha%3F https://ebible.org/pdf/eng-kjv/eng-kjv_JDT.pdf

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Mormonism LIVE: 070: Critical Scholarship and Book of Abraham Historicity Apr 07, 2022

RFM and Bill sit down once again with Dan Vogel and Brent Metcalfe to examine the problems with the Book of Abraham as a translation of an ancient document in a sacred text for Mormonism generally and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints specifically. Dan and Brent share their scholarship and help us… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 070: Critical Scholarship and Book of Abraham Historicity

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Mormonism LIVE: 069: Gaslighting From Mormon Leadership Mar 31, 2022

Bill Reel and RFM will dive into Mormon Gaslighting. They will discuss the psychology of gaslighting, discuss its origin, and then delve into a handful of examples among the hundreds that could be explored and conclude discussing the harm that comes to the one being gaslit. RESOURCES: https://mormonismlive.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Gaslighting-Examples.pdf Movie Gaslight – https://youtu.be/UYmtzaHwCKo?t=828 Elder Ballard not… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 069: Gaslighting From Mormon Leadership

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Guest Episode: Bill Reel & David Peck – Religion & Spirituality Mar 29, 2022

David Peck, host of the podcast “Of Saints and Sufis” sits down with Bill Reel to explore the juxtaposition of Religion & Spirituality. They dive into what it means for Bill to describe himself as an atheist and a mystic and they then explore where Religion seems to miss the mark defining the undefinable while… Read More »Guest Episode: Bill Reel & David Peck – Religion & Spirituality

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Mormonism LIVE: 068: Out of Africa Mar 24, 2022

RFM and Bill Reel sit down with special guests to discuss what The LDS Church looks like in Africa and how its membership upon this continent is affected uniquely.

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Mormonism LIVE: 067: nuancehoe Carah Burrell Mar 17, 2022

TikToker under name “nuancehoe”. In our conversation we delve into Prophets, Evolution, the argument against there being free will, and if time we hope to delve into dogma as debated by Sam Harris and Jordan Peterson Resources:

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Mormonism LIVE: 066: David Bokovoy – Sex, Eden and The Family Mar 10, 2022

RFM and Bill sit down with David Bokovoy and with a title like that, who knows here the conversation might go………… David Bokovoy holds a PhD in Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near East and an MA in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies both from Brandeis University. He received his BA from Brigham Young University,… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 066: David Bokovoy – Sex, Eden and The Family

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Mormonism LIVE: 065: Mormonism & The 30,000 Foot View Mar 03, 2022

What happens when rather than get in close to the sticky issues of Mormonism you step back? In fact step back so far as to see the 30,000 foot view and look at what Mormonism has standing in the way of its truth claims. And how such speaks to just how reasonable and rational it… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 065: Mormonism & The 30,000 Foot View

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Mormonism LIVE: 064: The Role of Women In The Church Feb 24, 2022

Mormonism LIVE: 064: The Role of Women In The Church RFM and Bill dive into the issue of Women in the Church and their role. What does the Church want women to think and believe and what does the system of Mormonism actually tell Women about their place within the Church? We have a guest… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 064: The Role of Women In The Church

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Bill Reel – Executive Director of Mormon Discussion Inc. Interviewed by 21st Century Saints Feb 24, 2022

Bill Reel, Executive Director of Mormon Discussion Inc., was interviewed on 2.233.22 on 21st Century Saints. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLESyNtVAdYF52HVt5Cu-Ew This interview can be watched from there channel here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVzaIc7oDD8 Please Subscribe to our friends across the waters. They do great work, please consider supporting them.

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Mormonism LIVE: 063: First Vision Apologetics Feb 17, 2022

The earliest account of the First Vision poses some conflict within Mormon Truth Claims about what Joseph Smith experienced and what was invented about the Founding event in Mormonism. If there is no First Vision, there is significant reason to believe the rest of Mormonism is on shaky ground. So how do apologists deal with… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 063: First Vision Apologetics

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Mormonism LIVE: 062: BYU’s Fight Against Modernity Past & Present Feb 10, 2022

BYU has a history of manipulating & pressuring its educators into consistently stopping short of teaching modern best accepted ideas and research. While it claims to be a university that values education what it really does it limit the critical thinking skills and works to prevent its students from having access to the best information.… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 062: BYU’s Fight Against Modernity Past & Present

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Mormonism LIVE: 061: Vogel & Metcalfe In Da HOUSE ! Feb 03, 2022

RFM and Bill Reel sit down with Dan Vogel and Brent Metcalfe on this week’s episode of Mormonism LIVE ! And you aren’t going to believe the stories these two have.

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Mormonism LIVE: 060: The Unmasking of Maven Jan 27, 2022

Tonight’s episode delves into the recent addition to Mormonism LIVE, Maven. Maven recently joined RFM and Bill Reel as the show manager. She does all the dirty work and increases the shows production value and from time to time she adds a powerful informed female voice to the show. Up until now she has remained… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 060: The Unmasking of Maven

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Mormon Discussion: 361: Revisiting my Understanding of the First Vision Jan 20, 2022

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Mormonism LIVE: 059: The Equal Rights Amendment and Utah Jan 20, 2022

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Mormonism LIVE: 058: Mormon Apologist Skullduggery – The Mystery of the Second Watson Letter Jan 13, 2022

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Mormon Discussion: 360: The Holy Ghost as a Trump Card Jan 11, 2022

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Mormonism LIVE: 057: The Two Hills Cumorah Theory Jan 06, 2022

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Mormon Discussion: 359: Jared Anderson – Consciousness, Transformation, and Men’s Work Jan 04, 2022

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Mormonism LIVE: 056: Apostate BYU Professors Dec 30, 2021

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Mormonism LIVE: 055: Christmas & The Historical Jesus Dec 23, 2021

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Mormonism LIVE: 054: Mission Impossible Dec 16, 2021

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Mormonism LIVE: 053: One Year Anniversary Dec 09, 2021

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Mormonism LIVE: 052: Elder Oaks’ Electroshock Hoax Dec 02, 2021

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Mormonism LIVE: 051: Denver Snuffer Nov 26, 2021

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Mormonism LIVE: 050: Bigfoot, Cain, & Prophetic Mormon Mythmaking Nov 18, 2021

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Mormonism LIVE: 048: Mark Elwood & The Glass Looker Nov 04, 2021

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Mormonism LIVE: 047: Spooky Halloween Call In Show Oct 30, 2021

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Mormonism LIVE: 046: Suicide Within Mormon History & Theology Oct 22, 2021

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Mormonism LIVE: 045: Mormonism and Macbeth Oct 14, 2021

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Mormonism LIVE: 044: Straw Man vs Steel Man: A Lesson In Rational Thinking Oct 07, 2021

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Mormonism LIVE: 043: Modern Day Mormon Danites Sep 30, 2021

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Mormonism LIVE: 042: Revelation, Excommunications, Lies & Obfuscations: The 1886 John Taylor Divination Sep 23, 2021

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Mormonism LIVE!: 041: Solving the LDS Church Homosexuality Issue Sep 16, 2021

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Mormonism LIVE! 040: Symphony Of LGBT Mis-Direction & Mr. Holland Dopus Sep 09, 2021

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Mormonism LIVE: 039: When Mission Presidents Behave Badly Sep 02, 2021

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Mormonism LIVE: 038: The Second Anointing Aug 26, 2021

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Mormonism LIVE: 036: Hostile Takeovers, Bailouts, & Other Backroom Deals Aug 12, 2021

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Mormonism LIVE: 035: Will The Real Apostle Please Stand Up ! Aug 05, 2021

In this week’s episode of Mormonism Live, we will investigate the integrity of the not only the President of the Church but also the integrity of the Quorum of the 12. Once one grasps the systemic issue within LDS Leadership, One’s trust in them becomes anything other guaranteed. RESOURCES: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2016-01-1000-worldwide-devotional-january-2016?lang=eng 45:35 – 46:38 Time Stamp… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 035: Will The Real Apostle Please Stand Up !

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Mormonism LIVE: 034: Ask Us Almost Anything & More Jul 29, 2021

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Mormonism LIVE: 033: President Nelson’s Flight of Death Jul 22, 2021

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Mormonism LIVE: 032: Lindsay Hansen Park – Troubling Aspects of Joseph Smith’s Polygamy Jul 15, 2021

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Mormonism LIVE: 031: Property Purchases & Changed Countenances Jul 08, 2021

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Mormonism LIVE: 030: Brass Balls – A Startling New Discovery in Mormon History? Jul 01, 2021

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Mormonism LIVE: 029: Another One Bites the Dust Jun 24, 2021

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Mormonism LIVE: 028: John Dehlin and the Origination of Mormon Stories Jun 17, 2021

Today we wit down with John Dehlin, host of Mormon Stories and Pioneer who blazed the trail into historical transparency regarding Mormon History and Social Dysfuntion using the internet as the vehicle. His podcast pioneered a new phase in Mormonism where Scholars talked openly and and the Church could be held accountable for its unhealthiness.

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Mormonism LIVE ! : 027: Spencer Wright – Apologetic Logical Fallacies Jun 10, 2021

We sit down with author, Spencer Wright, to talk about Logical Fallacies. We will examine a few ways in which certain fallacies are used in Mormonism and help the viewer/listener grasp how irrational certain apologetic arguments are. How Mormon Apologists carefully move the person investigating truth claims and history to making room for anything that… Read More »Mormonism LIVE ! : 027: Spencer Wright – Apologetic Logical Fallacies

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Mormonism LIVE !: 026: Fact Checking Mormonism Jun 03, 2021

We sit down with Creative Content Producer Nemo and discuss his work at fact Checking the LDS Church.

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Mormonism LIVE !: 025: The Adam God Deception May 27, 2021

Mormonism has placed each believer into having to choose which Prophets you believe and which Prophets you don’t. Choosing which Prophets are right about the views they hold claiming they got them from God and which prophets were simply wrong claiming something came from God when it must surely be their own false view since… Read More »Mormonism LIVE !: 025: The Adam God Deception

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Mormonism LIVE ! : 024: The Misogynisticly Unmentionable Heavenly Mother(s) May 20, 2021

This week RFM and Bill Reel use the recent Salt Lake Trib article as a starting point to discuss why Heavenly mother is such a big deal. Or rather why so many are insisting we talk about her and why so many others demand we don’t.

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Mormonism LIVE !: 023: The Shame Game May 13, 2021

Tonight Radio Free Mormon and Bill Reel take another look at the recent regional conference focusing on how Elder Holland and Bonnie Cordon handle questions from the Young adult members of the Church.

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Mormonism LIVE !: 022: Strange Soundbites And Stranger Lies May 06, 2021

Recently a few regional conferences came to our attention where LDS Leaders said things that seem to run counter to the truth. We touch on those today and take your calls on Mormonism LIVE ! Support Mormonism LIVE ! by donating today. https://mormonismlive.org/Donate-To-Mormonism-Live/ 1.) We discuss Video Footage of Elder Holland and Sister Cordon claiming… Read More »Mormonism LIVE !: 022: Strange Soundbites And Stranger Lies

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Mormonism LIVE!: 021: Sexual Allegation Against John Dehlin Goes Down In Flames Apr 29, 2021

This Week RFM and Bill Reel takes a deeper look at the an old allegation that has been dragged out once again by critics against John Dehlin. And specifically the facts and documentation surrounding the case. And what do they find…… but that the claims the alleged victim seems to contain two major discrepancies. One… Read More »Mormonism LIVE!: 021: Sexual Allegation Against John Dehlin Goes Down In Flames

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Mormonism LIVE: 020: Natasha Helfer’s Court of Love & Kwaku’s Bait And Switch Apr 22, 2021

A lot happened this past Sunday in Mormonism. Natasha Helfer had a disciplinary court and later in the week was excommunicated. And Kwaku coming off of our interview attempted to drive people to video drudging up old allegations against John Dehlin but encasing it in a bait and switch put over on people as “My… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 020: Natasha Helfer’s Court of Love & Kwaku’s Bait And Switch

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Mormonism LIVE: 019: Kwaku El Live in Studio Apr 15, 2021

Live Show on Wednesdays 6:20 PM Mountain Time on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5n_8_6j00PSeju0hu2CFXQ Kwaku El in Studio for a Live Conversation about FAIR and Saints Unscripted Kwaku has graciously accepted our invitation to sit down on Mormonism LIVE ! with Radio Free Mormon and Bill Reel to discuss primarily his separating from Saints Unscripted and having projects… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 019: Kwaku El Live in Studio

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Mormonism LIVE ! : 018: Lazy Learners & Shrinkage Apr 08, 2021

Mormonism LIVE ! – April 2021 General Conference Edition RFM and Bill Reel will sit down and review some of big happenings and talks in April 2021 General Conference. And if absolutely zilch happens, then we will address the recent handbook changes and discuss what they say about where they came from and where the… Read More »Mormonism LIVE ! : 018: Lazy Learners & Shrinkage

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Mormonism LIVE ! : 017: Mormon Minecraft Apr 01, 2021

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Mormonism LIVE !: 016: Peek Stones, Sheep’s Bones, and Gold Thrones all on Miner’s Hill Mar 25, 2021

How prevalent was Joseph Smith’s treasure digging? Where all did Joseph Smith dig for treasures. What do we know about these treasure seeking sites? What do the historical sources tell us about these treasure digs? Black Sheep, Gold Furniture, Sacred scripture translated inside these man dug caves.RESOURCES:KC Kern & Greg Pavone Miner’s Hill Project Website… Read More »Mormonism LIVE !: 016: Peek Stones, Sheep’s Bones, and Gold Thrones all on Miner’s Hill

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Mormonism LIVE !: 015: Tales of Hofmann Mar 18, 2021

On tonight’s episode RFM and Bill Reel dive further into the Mark Hofmann story exposing Elder Oaks and at the time Elder Gordon B. Hinckley as potentially deceiving and lying about what transpired in their meeting with Hofmann and their efforts to obtain what they believed were authentic and also damaging documents to the Church’s… Read More »Mormonism LIVE !: 015: Tales of Hofmann

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Mormonism LIVE !: 014: How Can It Not Be True? Mar 11, 2021

Using a recent video published by the LDS Church titled “How Can It Not Be True”, RFM and Bill Reel take this short 1 minute and 15 second video that attempts to impose faulty evidence and faulty reasoning as proving the Church is true and decimate it. When they are finished, answering the question How… Read More »Mormonism LIVE !: 014: How Can It Not Be True?

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MORMONISM LIVE !: 012: The Funniest Missionary Story Feb 25, 2021

RFM and Bill Reel have a guest on today, Chris Bloxham, who gets us started by telling us a funny story from his mission. After that we give our callers a chance to share their funny mission stories, and finish off having RFM share a funny story from his mission.Please donate to Mormonism LIVE !… Read More »MORMONISM LIVE !: 012: The Funniest Missionary Story

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MORMONISM LIVE !: 011: The Rules of the Game Feb 18, 2021

There are five rules to the game of Mormonism; all of them from the perspective of church leaders:Rule No. 1–We are going to hide stuff from you.Rule No. 2–We are going to try to keep you from finding the stuff we are hiding from you.Rule No. 3–We are going to lie about hiding stuff from… Read More »MORMONISM LIVE !: 011: The Rules of the Game

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MORMONISM LIVE !: 010: Demonic Possession, Exorcism, and Mormonism Feb 11, 2021

In todays Episode Jonathan Streeter fills in for Bill Reel and takes RFM on a journey discussing the first miracle in Mormonism. They discuss the role that Demonic possessions and exorcisms play in religion generally and how such things have influenced Mormonism specifically.

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Mormon Discussion: 358: Two Brothers Two Paths Feb 09, 2021

Today I sit down with two brothers, Samuel & Joseph. Both of these two brothers know the issues. They both have gone down the rabbit hole of Mormonism seeing its messiness and complexity. Having gone down the rabbit hole they came out different sides. Joe’s faith, once strong and both feet in, dissolved and vanished… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 358: Two Brothers Two Paths

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MORMONISM LIVE !: 009: Elder David Bednar & Wendy Nelson, Has The Day Of Miracles Ceased? Feb 04, 2021

Moroni 7:27 asks Has the day of Miracles Ceased? The answer in the scriptures is nay. Yet What happens when we take a look at what LDS Leaders suggest as the miracles that are happening. We use two Sound clips at the backdrop of todays discussion. One is David Bednar’s recent BYU devotional where Elder… Read More »MORMONISM LIVE !: 009: Elder David Bednar & Wendy Nelson, Has The Day Of Miracles Ceased?

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Mormon Discussion: 357: Recovering From Religion Feb 03, 2021

Today we sit down with Dr. Darrel Ray and Shane Larsen and talk to them about the organization “Recovering From Religion“. We talk with Dr. Ray about how this organization got started, his two books “God Virus” and “Sex & God“. We ask Shane about how he went from a Mormon to volunteering and organizing… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 357: Recovering From Religion

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MORMONISM LIVE !: 008: Keith Erekson Hoax Expert Jan 28, 2021

We once again develop this weeks episode around Director of the Church History Library, Keith Erekson. Except this time we address his expertise as a hoax expert. No Seriously, this guy is one of the worlds experts on discerning hoaxes. He has written articles, given presentations, and taught in academia about such helping people for… Read More »MORMONISM LIVE !: 008: Keith Erekson Hoax Expert

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MORMONISM LIVE !: 007: Keith Erekson – Analysis of the Director of the Church History Library Jan 21, 2021

Tonight RFM and Bill Reel take a look at how Director of the Church History Library, Keith A. Erekson, frames apologetics, inoculation, and publicly frames the criticisms of the Church. What tone does he use? What approach does he take with the critic and their criticisms? What approach does he take with the issues? How… Read More »MORMONISM LIVE !: 007: Keith Erekson – Analysis of the Director of the Church History Library

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Mormonism LIVE !: 006: LDS Handbook Changes December 2020 Part 2 Jan 14, 2021

RFM and Bill Reel take a look at the December 2020 Changes to the General Handbook of Instruction within the LDS Church. This Second part starts with a special Guest, Wendi Wilcock Jensen, as we dive into the handbook section on Energy Work. From there we discuss the changes involving Transgender people, Changes on the approach… Read More »Mormonism LIVE !: 006: LDS Handbook Changes December 2020 Part 2

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Mormonism LIVE !: 005: LDS Handbook Changes December 2020 Jan 07, 2021

RFM and Bill Reel take a look at the December 2020 Changes to the General Handbook of Instruction within the LDS Church. There is a major bombshell in this episode dealing with the hierarchy of doctrine when comparing the handbook with the teachings of the living prophets and the holy scriptures.https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/general-handbook/title-page?lang=eng

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Mormonism LIVE !: 004: The Rise And Fall of Alma as Apologetic Dec 31, 2020

Mormon Apologists have forever pointed out that one criticism of Mormon Truth claims is Joseph Smith’s use of the female name Alma for a male’s name. After citing the criticism, Mormon Apologists immediately follow up with evidence of Alma’s use as a Male name in the ancient eastern world. But is this really an argument… Read More »Mormonism LIVE !: 004: The Rise And Fall of Alma as Apologetic

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Mormonism LIVE !: 003: The Changing Landscape of Mormonism under President Nelson Dec 24, 2020

Using the recent Atlantic Magazine Article about Mormonism which includes an interview with Russel M. Nelson, President of The LDS Church as a springboard, RFM and Bill will have a light and entertaining conversation about the Changes that have taken place under the Leadership of Russel M. Nelson and some thoughts about where Mormonism could… Read More »Mormonism LIVE !: 003: The Changing Landscape of Mormonism under President Nelson

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Mormonism LIVE !: 002: Book of Abraham, FairMormon, and Ad-Straw-Minems Dec 17, 2020

RFM and Bill Reel dive into the FairMormon “This Is The Show” video on the Book of Abraham. Stephen Smoot, Kwaku, the Powers that be at FairMormon, and so much more……….

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Mormonism Live: 001: FairMormon & This Is The Show Dec 10, 2020

The Inaugural Episode of Mormonism Live kicks off tackling FairMormon’s new video series name “This Is The Show” that is intended for a younger audience. Radio Free Mormon (RFM) and Bill Reel dive into whether they take on this project with honesty towards the material and compassion towards those who lose faith. Sadly on both… Read More »Mormonism Live: 001: FairMormon & This Is The Show

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Mormon Discussion: 356: Global Flood Apologetics Oct 02, 2020

Today we tackle how Apologetics seeks to address a Global Flood by making allowances for the flood to be local and for one’s beliefs around the flood to not be a issue for one’s standing on the LDS Church. But is that the real heart of the issue? We demonstrate that a Global Flood is… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 356: Global Flood Apologetics

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Mormon Discussion: 355: Sacramental Changes and The Common Cup Aug 27, 2020

Today Bill Reel and Chris Bloxham sit down and discuss the Sacrament and specifically what led to the change from a single common cup that everyone drank from to having individual cups. To understand this story is to understand Progressive Mormonism. To understand the battle that is always going on from those who are conservative… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 355: Sacramental Changes and The Common Cup

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Mormon Discussion: 354: Bombs and Bombshells Aug 20, 2020

Yesterday I received a strange box at my employment. The message, where the box was placed, the Duct Tape, and the how the box got where it did all were red flags. Knowing the Mark Hoffman story….. Knowing some of the threats that others in this space have dealt with including myself in terms of… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 354: Bombs and Bombshells

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Mormon Discussion: 353: Those Who Leave and the Stories We Tell Aug 12, 2020

Today I sit down and examine the systemic trait in Mormonism to label those who leave as broken, less than, bad, or deceived in some way. In Mormonism when a believer stops believing we creates stories about that person. 1.) They were lazy 2.) They lacked faith 3.) They wanted to Sin 4.) They were… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 353: Those Who Leave and the Stories We Tell

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Mormon Discussions: 352: Jacob Chapter 5 – The Allegory of the Olive Tree May 18, 2020

Today I dissect Jacob Chapter 5: The Allegory of the Olive Tree. This chapter has been shoved down the throat of believers as an evidence of the Book of Mormon’s divine origins. Olive horticulture is unique we were told. Joseph couldn’t have possibly known the concepts therein. How one grafts, dungs, burns, plants, and nourishes… Read More »Mormon Discussions: 352: Jacob Chapter 5 – The Allegory of the Olive Tree

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Mormon Discussions: 351: Chris Bloxham & Bill Reel Dissect Race and Priesthood Mar 04, 2020

Audio from a Live Broadcast on March 4th 8AM Mountain Time, Bill Reel and Chris Bloxham will examine Mormonism’s long standing journey w/ racism. Elder Oaks will be making a special appearance and we will have the chance to hear the great Priesthood story of Bonky & Creeby

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Mormon Discussion Podcast: 350: Brittney Hartley – Mormon Philosophy Simplified Feb 26, 2020

Today I sit down with my good friend Brittney Hartley. We discuss primarily her book Mormon Philosophy simplified. While doing so we end up exploring life. Astrology, Sam Harris, tribalism, Divine Feminine, raising children in the Church, Sapiens, myth, Christmas, spirituality, relationships, Enneagrams…the list goes on! Mormon Philosophy Simplified : by Brittney Hartley

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Mormon Discussion Podcast: 349: Bill Reel’s Personal Experiences With The Temple Feb 21, 2020

A Listener, George, called Bill this week and asked him if he might tackle an episode dealing with Bill’s Personal experiences with the Temple. So here it is Thursday, Feb 20th, at 7:30 AM. Get ready to feel Elevation Emotion like never before!!!!

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Mormon Discussion: 347: Mormon Billions and the Wall Street Journal Feb 13, 2020

On Monday February 10th 2020, the Wall Street Journal, released a exclusive interview with Mormon Leaders regarding the Faith’s amassed 100 Billion Plus in investments. Wall Street Journal’s audio https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/the-journal/the-mormon-church-100-billion-secret-fund/124ce913-14e4-4d9e-aaa9-6e75e96f6514?fbclid=IwAR06jINGEidlav4datrnr4LY9Ovkj7AeskMgSQVkuhWWetnaIf5e93FGzsE We examine 6 sound bites from the WSJ podcast and examine whether the LDS Church is being honest about its wealth and why it avoided… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 347: Mormon Billions and the Wall Street Journal

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Mormon Discussions: 346: Re-Broadcast – Joseph Smith’s Folk Magic and Seer Stones Feb 07, 2020

Today we begin our first live broadcast of the Mormon Discussion Podcast. We will engage the topic of Joseph Smith’s Treasure Digging and welcome live call ins to the show and discuss the messy issue of Joseph Smith’s Treasure Hunting and use of Seer Stones. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seer_stone_(Latter_Day_Saints) https://tspace.library.utoronto.ca/bitstream/1807/27599/3/Parker_Stuart_AC_201103_PhD_thesis.pdf http://undergroundnotes.com/graphics7/Dialogue_V27N03_211.pdf Palmyra Magic Timeline http://en.fairmormon.org/Joseph_Smith/Seer_stones http://en.fairmormon.org/Joseph_Smith/Seer_stones/%22Rock_in_hat%22_used_for_Book_of_Mormon_translation http://en.fairmormon.org/Book_of_Mormon/Translation/Joseph’s_use_of_the_seer_stone_as_a_youth http://fr.fairmormon.org/Joseph_Smith/Seer_stones… Read More »Mormon Discussions: 346: Re-Broadcast – Joseph Smith’s Folk Magic and Seer Stones

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Mormon Discussion: 345: Mormon Absurdities Dec 19, 2019

Today I share a list I having been working on. It has to do with Mormon Absurdities. The goal was to provide a list of items, that in order to believe Mormonism, one must accept these items as reconcilable, if one accepts the official narrative of their faith and the words of their prophets. These… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 345: Mormon Absurdities

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Mormon Discussion: 344: Vaping, Coffee & Tea, Marijuana and an Irrational God Sep 26, 2019

Today we discuss the August 2019 New Era Article on Vaping, Coffee, Tea, Marijuana, and Opioids. Todays episode dives into the logic of why each item is forbidden and how that logic not only differs with each other thaey also make little sense when juxtaposed against other substances that are not banned and even supported… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 344: Vaping, Coffee & Tea, Marijuana and an Irrational God

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Mormon Discussion: 343: Kindra Celani: The Axe Forgets, The Tree Remembers Sep 11, 2019

TRIGGER WARNING We will be discussing the topic of Sex Abuse and while not discussing the incidents specifically this episode may be triggering to some. Today we sit down with a friend Kindra Celani and discuss her experience with Sex Abuse and its connection to the LDS Church. She shares how her abuser used Mormonism… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 343: Kindra Celani: The Axe Forgets, The Tree Remembers

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Mormon Discussion: 342: Nancy Rigdon and the Happiness Letter Aug 21, 2019

There are multiple examples of Joseph Smith’s manipulation of vulnerable women in order to pressure them into a polygamous relationships. The Partridge sisters, Lucy Walker, Fanny Alger, The Lawrence Sisters. Today we share the story of Nancy Rigdon and the Happiness Letter. Nancy, Daughter of Early Church Leader Sidney Rigdon is a prime example of… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 342: Nancy Rigdon and the Happiness Letter

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Mormon Discussion: 341: Coffee – A Word of Wisdom Jul 18, 2019

Today I talk about my navigation of the drugs as well as coffee and tea as a teenager including and my eventual abandonment of those things when I join Mormonism and follow Mormonism’s Word of Wisdom. I discuss that after losing belief in Mormonism, the Word of Wisdom becomes just arbitrary rules, no longer upheld… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 341: Coffee – A Word of Wisdom

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Mormon Discussion: 340: The Little Factory Jul 03, 2019

A friend messages me the other day and says, “your not going to believe this”. “what”, I ask. “The Church has removed Boyd K Packer’s Little Factory Talk”, he informs me. “That’s impossible…. deleting a General conference talk completely…. forever? no way” I tell him…….. Well he was right and today we play that talk… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 340: The Little Factory

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Mormon Discussion Podcast: 339: My Amazing Wife Amanda Reel Jun 21, 2019

It has been a long time coming, but my wife Amanda and I sat down to have a conversation about our journey. We tell our combined story as a couple and what our life journey has looked like. Be patient with both of us, My wife is much more introverted when it comes to a… Read More »Mormon Discussion Podcast: 339: My Amazing Wife Amanda Reel

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Mormon Discussion: 338: Jessica Foutz – Developmental Tools May 29, 2019

We sit down today with Jessica Foutz. Jessica is a dear friend of mine who I have known for several years. I have watched Jessica go from having her Mormon Shelf crash to seeing her dive into Faith and Cognitive development along with her deep interest in wise voices speaking to growth and development like… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 338: Jessica Foutz – Developmental Tools

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Mormon Discussion: 337: The Evolutionary Need for Community and A Better Tribe May 08, 2019

Today I want to talk about tribes and community. About the “we” of family and friends. The “we” of religious tribes. How intimacy is the secret ingredient of small tribes (25 or less), gossip the secret of medium sized tribes(25 to 150) and myth for large tribes (150+) I talk about leaving a tribe when… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 337: The Evolutionary Need for Community and A Better Tribe

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PREMIUM: Stages of Faith: South Edmonton Alliance Apr 17, 2019

This Episode is Audio from outside the Mormon Discussion Podcasts. This is a sermon from another faith on “Stages of Faith”. We revisit a series where we have taken audio where those of other faiths work to explain and teach the stages of faith. Today is the South Edmonton Alliance. Here is a sermon given… Read More »PREMIUM: Stages of Faith: South Edmonton Alliance

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PREMIUM: Stages of Faith: Adam Ellis Apr 17, 2019

This Episode is Audio from outside the Mormon Discussion Podcasts. This is a sermon from another faith on “Stages of Faith”. We revisit a series where we have taken audio where those of other faiths work to explain and teach the stages of faith. Today is a Sermon from Adam Ellis Here is a sermon… Read More »PREMIUM: Stages of Faith: Adam Ellis

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Mormon Discussion: 336: Sacred Experiences and Religious Context Apr 17, 2019

Today I share with the audience my top 6 spiritual experiences that have occurred in my life. In telling these experiences, I recognize there will be voices on both sides who think they know better than me what they mean or how I should interpret them. But I share them and often give other contextual… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 336: Sacred Experiences and Religious Context

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Mormon Discussion: 335: Hans Mattsson – A Crisis of Truth Apr 13, 2019

Today we Sit down with former LDS Area Authority Hans Mattsson. As Hans begin reading into the deeper history of Mormonism and as other approached him with their historical questions, Hans sensed that the Church’s narrative didn’t hold up and that the tough questions did not have satisfactory answers. Hans took his concerns to the… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 335: Hans Mattsson – A Crisis of Truth

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Mormon Discussion: 334: The Letter That started It All Mar 27, 2019

Today we share what set us down the path to the events that led to my Excommunication. Today I read a letter I sent to members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve 2 years ago. In this letter I lay out what I believe are the top 5 issues facing the… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 334: The Letter That started It All

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Jim Bennett and Bill Reel and the Issues of the CES Letter Part 7 Mar 13, 2019

We sit down with Jim Bennett, son of former Utah Senator Bob Bennett, to discuss Jim’s response to the CES Letter. This interview takes place over several different days and comprises looking at the troublesome issues the CES Letter presents and reviewing where Jeremy Runnells and Jim Bennett disagree. I try to play a mediator… Read More »Jim Bennett and Bill Reel and the Issues of the CES Letter Part 7

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Mormon Discussion: 332: Mekael & Kelsey Part 3 Mar 06, 2019

We sit down to complete the trifecta third part interview with my best of friends Mekael and Kelsey. We pick up where these two meet and how their relationship blooms and what led them to have met me and our incredible friends Chris and Dawn. We spend some time discussing what things look like on… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 332: Mekael & Kelsey Part 3

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Mormon Discussion: 331: Kelsey Part 2 Mar 06, 2019

In episode 2 my beautiful friend Kelsey tells us her story. How she was loved and supported by an incredible family and but inside Mormonism we still have to look a certain way and fit a certain mold. Kelsey tells us how she knew she was lesbian very early but always shoved it down in… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 331: Kelsey Part 2

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Mormon Discussion: 330: Mekael Part 1 Mar 06, 2019

Today we sit down with my dear friend Mekael. This episode is part 1 of a 3 part series. Mekael helps us see into her life where from the time she is a child she seeks to fit in, to make her family proud and to make her faith system proud of her. But she… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 330: Mekael Part 1

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Mormon Discussion: 329: Take Your Vitamin Pills and Get Some Rest Mar 02, 2019

Doing this podcast and being a public voice, people reach out to you to share “secret” information. Today I tell you what I am hearing from inside the Church Office Building is being discussed in regard to future changes. I also share a deeply unhealthy story of how the Church allegedly informed Kem Gardner with… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 329: Take Your Vitamin Pills and Get Some Rest

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Jim Bennett and Bill Reel and the Issues of the CES Letter Part 6 Feb 21, 2019

We sit down with Jim Bennett, son of former Utah Senator Bob Bennett, to discuss Jim’s response to the CES Letter. This interview takes place over several different days and comprises looking at the troublesome issues the CES Letter presents and reviewing where Jeremy Runnells and Jim Bennett disagree. I try to play a mediator… Read More »Jim Bennett and Bill Reel and the Issues of the CES Letter Part 6

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Jim Bennett and Bill Reel and the Issues of the CES Letter Part 5 Feb 21, 2019

We sit down with Jim Bennett, son of former Utah Senator Bob Bennett, to discuss Jim’s response to the CES Letter. This interview takes place over several different days and comprises looking at the troublesome issues the CES Letter presents and reviewing where Jeremy Runnells and Jim Bennett disagree. I try to play a… Read More »Jim Bennett and Bill Reel and the Issues of the CES Letter Part 5

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Jim Bennett and Bill Reel and the Issues of the CES Letter Part 4 Feb 21, 2019

We sit down with Jim Bennett, son of former Utah Senator Bob Bennett, to discuss Jim’s response to the CES Letter. This interview takes place over several different days and comprises looking at the troublesome issues the CES Letter presents and reviewing where Jeremy Runnells and Jim Bennett disagree. I try to play a… Read More »Jim Bennett and Bill Reel and the Issues of the CES Letter Part 4

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Jim Bennett and Bill Reel and the Issues of the CES Letter Part 3 Feb 21, 2019

We sit down with Jim Bennett, son of former Utah Senator Bob Bennett, to discuss Jim’s response to the CES Letter. This interview takes place over several different days and comprises looking at the troublesome issues the CES Letter presents and reviewing where Jeremy Runnells and Jim Bennett disagree. I try to play a… Read More »Jim Bennett and Bill Reel and the Issues of the CES Letter Part 3

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Jim Bennett and Bill Reel and the Issues of the CES Letter Part 2 Feb 21, 2019

We sit down with Jim Bennett, son of former Utah Senator Bob Bennett, to discuss Jim’s response to the CES Letter. This interview takes place over several different days and comprises looking at the troublesome issues the CES Letter presents and reviewing where Jeremy Runnells and Jim Bennett disagree. I try to play a mediator… Read More »Jim Bennett and Bill Reel and the Issues of the CES Letter Part 2

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Jim Bennett and Bill Reel and the Issues of the CES Letter Part 1 Feb 21, 2019

We sit down with Jim Bennett, son of former Utah Senator Bob Bennett, to discuss Jim’s response to the CES Letter. This interview takes place over several different days and comprises looking at the troublesome issues the CES Letter presents and reviewing where Jeremy Runnells and Jim Bennett disagree. I try to play a mediator… Read More »Jim Bennett and Bill Reel and the Issues of the CES Letter Part 1

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Mormon Discussion: 322: Elder Pearson – Will You Leave The Savior Feb 13, 2019

Today we dissect Elder Pearson’s talk “Will You Leave The Savior“(Ensign August 2018) that he gave at BYU Idaho (Originally titled “The Lens of Truth“). In this talk there are so many logical fallacies, Wood Tools, and problematic assertions that It took little effort to dissect and expose this talk as unhealthy and not useful… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 322: Elder Pearson – Will You Leave The Savior

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Mormon Discussion: 321: Elder Holland and The Maxwell Institute Feb 06, 2019

Today we dissect Elder Holland’s November 10, 2018 address directly to the Maxwell Institute. It seemed very much like a rebuke an an effort to embarrass those at the Maxwell Institute for moving towards objectivity and forthrightness and emphasizing real scholarship over defensive apologetics. It even includes encouragement from Elder Holland to choose faithful renditions… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 321: Elder Holland and The Maxwell Institute

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320: Troy and Shari Marsh – The Truth That Can’t Be Said Jan 23, 2019

Today we sit down with Troy Marsh and his wife Shari. Troy is a listener of Mormon Discussion and an active Latter Day Saint who finds trying to reconcile the messiness of Mormonism as a wasted cause. By no means is he a Orthodox Mormon. In fact he would openly acknowledge that Mormonism is only… Read More »320: Troy and Shari Marsh – The Truth That Can’t Be Said

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Mythical Jesus: 023: John Shelby Spong – Value Beyond Biblical Literalness Jan 14, 2019

Today We sit down with Bishop John Shelby Spong. Jack is a retired American bishop of the Episcopal Church. From 1979 to 2000 he was Bishop of Newark (based in Newark, New Jersey). He is a liberal Christian theologian, religion commentator and author. He calls for a fundamental rethinking of Christian belief away from theism and… Read More »Mythical Jesus: 023: John Shelby Spong – Value Beyond Biblical Literalness

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Mormon Discussion: 319: Spencer Wright – The Rationality of Mormonism Dec 12, 2018

Today we have author and former Mormon Spencer Wright back on the program to dive into the weeds. Last time we talked with Spencer about his book “How to think” and we explored what it means to be a rational thinker. ( 309: Spencer Wright – Rational Thought and Bat Shit Crazy ) Today we… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 319: Spencer Wright – The Rationality of Mormonism

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Mormon Discussion: 318: Crystal Scott – Genetics of Sex and Gender Dec 12, 2018

At the 2018 Sandy Utah Sunstone Symposium I sat in a session about the genetics of Sex and Gender. The presenter was Crystal Scott, a is a embryologist. Crystal got her start at the University of Virginia. She works in the industry creating high-value babies and teaching genetics at Boise State University. Today we… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 318: Crystal Scott – Genetics of Sex and Gender

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Bill Reel – Disciplinary Court Is Imminent Nov 15, 2018

It has finally happened. I received a disciplinary notice from my stake president. Would those who feel any attachment to this podcast or to me, would you please send positive thoughts into the universe for my family and friends. I always knew that full honesty and transparency and shining a light on unhealthiness and deception… Read More »Bill Reel – Disciplinary Court Is Imminent

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Mormon Discussion: 317: Dowsing Rods, Banded Jasper, and Gizzard Stones Nov 05, 2018

Today we tell a story. This story involves the Seer Stone used for the translation of the Book of Mormon but a story you likely have never heard. We set all the messiness of Mormonism aside and instead focus deeply on the Seer Stone itself. This small rock has a history of its own and… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 317: Dowsing Rods, Banded Jasper, and Gizzard Stones

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Mormon Discussion: 316: Elder Holland – Liar Liar Pants on Fire Nov 01, 2018

Today we explore Elder Holland. First I discuss the personal relationship Elder Holland and I have/had. The trouble is once the biased lens of Mormonism was shed from my eyes I began to realize something else about Elder Holland which is that he seems to be deceptive and flat out lying on multiple occasions. And… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 316: Elder Holland – Liar Liar Pants on Fire

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Mormon Discussion: 313: Unhealthy Mechanisms That Deter You From Speaking Out Oct 17, 2018

On today’s episode we explore the mechanisms within Mormonism that deter you from speaking your truth. We talk about the pressure to either soften your rhetoric or be silent all-together. Once you grasp how pervasive such is, you may want to reconsider falling for it.

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Mechanisms Of Silence And Changed Rhetoric Oct 17, 2018

On today’s episode we explore the mechanisms within Mormonism that deter you from speaking your truth. We talk about the pressure to either soften your rhetoric or be silent all-together. Once you grasp how pervasive such is, you may want to reconsider falling for it.

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Mormon Discussion: 314: Culture of Unhealthiness Oct 17, 2018

Today we get in a metaphorical hot air balloon and rise up to look at the 20,000 foot view of the culture of abuse within Mormonism at the present moment. We use three issues to demonstrate that the Mormon Church has exercised unrighteous dominion in three areas. We look at Sam Young’s effort to eliminate… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 314: Culture of Unhealthiness

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Mormon Discussion: 312: 2018 General Conference Rumors, Predictions, and Why!!! Oct 01, 2018

So many of the public voices have their sources for inside info. I like them have mine. Recently I was made aware of several potential announcements coming out from General Conference about about a week ago. Today’s Episode dives into the Rumors that are out there, the Inside info I have, and the reasons why… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 312: 2018 General Conference Rumors, Predictions, and Why!!!

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Mormon Discussion: 311: Youth Homelessness in Utah and What is Being Done – Youth Futures Oct 01, 2018

Today we interview Krista Whipple, managing director of Youth Futures St. George Utah. Youth Futures provides housing along with tools, resources, and education to both prevent and help Youth Homelessness in Utah and the St. George area specifically. Mormon Discussion has teamed up with Youth Futures to help them raise money. Mormon Discussion has donated… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 311: Youth Homelessness in Utah and What is Being Done – Youth Futures

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Mormon Discussion: 310: Translate, You Keep using that Word Sep 26, 2018

Today on Mormon Discussion we take a collective look at Joseph Smith Productions via Translation – The Kinderhook plates – The Book of Abraham – The Book of Moses – The Inspired Translation of the Bible – The Book of Mormon Once we see that in every case the production is not what the Church… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 310: Translate, You Keep using that Word

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Special Episode: The Dissection of Elder Quentin L Cook’s Face To Face On Church History Sep 16, 2018

Radio Free Mormon and Bill Reel get together for a special Episode discussion on Elder Quentin L. Cook’s Face To Face On Church History. While Elder Cook and Church Historians Matt Grow and Kate Holbrook attempt to tell the audience that Church history is faith building and that it can withstand scrutiny, a simple look… Read More »Special Episode: The Dissection of Elder Quentin L Cook’s Face To Face On Church History

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How To Not Answer Questions On Church History With Steven Harper Part 2 Aug 19, 2018

Today we dissect the Mormon Channel’s video titled “How to Answer Questions about Church History” hosted by Amy Iverson where she interviews Steven Harper on how he as a Church Historian deals with tough issues within Church history. You might expect a Church historian who is on such a program due to his immersion and… Read More »How To Not Answer Questions On Church History With Steven Harper Part 2

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How To Not Answer Questions On Church History With Steven Harper Part 1 Aug 19, 2018

Today we dissect the Mormon Channel’s video titled “How to Answer Questions about Church History” hosted by Amy Iverson where she interviews Steven Harper on how he as a Church Historian deals with tough issues within Church history. You might expect a Church historian who is on such a program due to his immersion and… Read More »How To Not Answer Questions On Church History With Steven Harper Part 1

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Mormon Discussion: 309: Spencer Wright – Rational Thought and Bat Shit Crazy Aug 18, 2018

Today We sit down with Spencer Wright, author of “How To Think”, and discuss how Faith and Rational thought are actually opposites. That as soon as we have to make allowances for less likely answers and solutions or even the moment we say “its possible” we have now begun irrational thinking. Spencer helps us put… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 309: Spencer Wright – Rational Thought and Bat Shit Crazy

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Mormon Discussion: 2018 Sunstone Symposium Gold Plates – Ancient or Modern Fabrication Jul 28, 2018

One of the coolest issues to dive into is Moroni’s Gold Plates. This ancient mortal was the last to make engravings and to see them protected until he himself buried them only to as a post mortal being entrust them to the prophet Joseph Smith. What do we know about these plates and whose testimony… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 2018 Sunstone Symposium Gold Plates – Ancient or Modern Fabrication

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Mormon Discussion: 307: Newell Bringhurst: Saints, Slaves, & Blacks Jul 25, 2018

Today with Sit down with Newell Bringhurst, Author of “Saints, Slaves, and Blacks: The Changing Place of Black People Within Mormonism”. We discuss how the Priesthood ban came to be and how the false doctrines around it originated. We talk about the 1978 removal of the ban and work up to present day discussing the… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 307: Newell Bringhurst: Saints, Slaves, & Blacks

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Mormon Discussion: 306: What Is Left? Jul 05, 2018

WHAT IS LEFT??????? 1.) The Church has distanced itself from power of the Priesthood every conference talk about a priesthood blessing taking place ends with the person blessed dying We have now shifted to “faith not to be healed” being greater than faith to be healed The supernatural god-magic miracles of of the past have… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 306: What Is Left?

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305: Empathy vs Sympathy Jun 14, 2018

Bill Reel examines within the pain of a faith transition the development from Sympathy to Empathy. We look at what each of these look like and how they express themselves within our faith and within our faith transitions.

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Mormon Discussion: 304: Be One And Be Racist With Us And Our Racist God…. No Thank You Jun 02, 2018

Last night the Church of Jesus Christ held a 40th anniversary of its doctrinal and policy change to allow those of African Descent to receive Priesthood and Saving ordinances in the Temple. As we all know the Church has been hush hush forever about this change and it context in our past. And then in… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 304: Be One And Be Racist With Us And Our Racist God…. No Thank You

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303: Conscience over Outer Authorities May 31, 2018

Today On Mormon Discussion, Bill Reel dives into the idea once you grasp how fallible modern Church leaders are, taking the next step to grasp at just how fallible ancient servants of God were. Once one wrestles with that the discussion turns to how much trust one should place in God’s servants who are in… Read More »303: Conscience over Outer Authorities

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Mormon Discussion: 302: Racism, Parodies, and Botched Opportunities May 26, 2018

Mormonism in the past week has learned that inspite of how much members say what they think the Church expects them to say, that members are deep down struggling much more deeply with the issues within its faith. Today on Mormon Discussion we talk about the recent Race Apology both the satire apology created by… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 302: Racism, Parodies, and Botched Opportunities

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301: Bill Reel discusses the twists and turns of his Faith Journey May 23, 2018

Today guest host Brittney Hartley sits down with Bill Reel from Mormon Discussions Podcasts and discusses his current relationship with Mormonism. In this 2 hour interview Bill tackles what got him to this place as they discuss many of the important moments along this journey. They tackle where he is at currently including where his… Read More »301: Bill Reel discusses the twists and turns of his Faith Journey

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Mormon Discussion: 300: SEERS May 19, 2018

Today On Mormon Discussion, We discuss Seers. What is a Seer within the Old Testament. How does the Book of Mormon frame such a word. What is Jesus as heard through the D&C stating? How about Moroni as a spiritual post-mortal being? How does the modern Church today define a Seer? And lastly is the… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 300: SEERS

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299: Haley Lemmon – The Joseph Smith Translation – Revelation or Plagiarism May 11, 2018

Haley Wilson Lemmon sits down with us today to discuss the Joseph Smith translation of the Bible. Haley worked with BYU Professor Thomas A Wayment in looking into what possible sources Joseph Smith used in his Bible translation. The major discovery here was that Joseph Smith “direct borrowed” or plagiarized heavily from Adam Clarke’s Commentary in… Read More »299: Haley Lemmon – The Joseph Smith Translation – Revelation or Plagiarism

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PREMIUM: Stages of Faith: Rock Creek Apr 17, 2018

This Episode is Audio from outside the Mormon Discussion Podcasts. This is a sermon from another faith on “Stages of Faith”. We revisit a series where we have taken audio where those of other faiths work to explain and teach the stages of faith. Today is the Rock Creek Here is a sermon given in… Read More »PREMIUM: Stages of Faith: Rock Creek

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298: Tim Birt – Mormonism’s Negligence on Sex Abuse Mar 31, 2018

The Church has claimed to be the “Gold Standard” on handling of Sexual Abuse. They have also said that “No religious organization has done more” than they have to prevent and respond to abuse. The Church has also stated that “While clergy-abuse cases continue to grab headlines, the Church has had almost no child abuse… Read More »298: Tim Birt – Mormonism’s Negligence on Sex Abuse

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297: Wisdom Through Exposure Mar 28, 2018

Today I want to talk about Wisdom. Wisdom seems to come from exposing ourselves in a vulnerable way to others especially those who are diverse and unique from us. It is when we look for truth outside of our bubbles that we begin to open ourselves up to real wisdom. That when we live in… Read More »297: Wisdom Through Exposure

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Special Episode: 296: Sex Abuse, Victim Shaming, and Sabbaticals Mar 24, 2018

With the recent MormonLeaks audio regarding MTC president self admitting he sexual abused others, it became necessary to speak out about sex abuse and the unhealthiness here inside the Church. I start by telling some stories from my growing up and tie into how good Mormonism was for 17 year old me. I then explain… Read More »Special Episode: 296: Sex Abuse, Victim Shaming, and Sabbaticals

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295: Revelation and The Role of Prophets & Apostles, Modern and Ancient Mar 07, 2018

Are Modern Prophets the same as Ancient Prophets and Ancient Apostles? Today we dissect three audio quotes of Elder Oaks where he seems to acknowledge and validate that they are not. That while Ancient Apostles and prophets were witnesses of a manifestation of some sort in regards to their witness of Christ while Modern Prophets… Read More »295: Revelation and The Role of Prophets & Apostles, Modern and Ancient

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Mormon Discussion: 333: The Bigotry and Questionable Doctrine of Elder Oaks and the Room He Leaves to Disavow Himself Mar 06, 2018

Elder Oaks is on record testifying that we not not accept the teachings and statements of a given leader. These quotes show up at other times as well from other leaders. Strangely it is Elder Oaks who seems most accustomed to stating things which no other leader cares to tackle and certainly not all 15… Read More »Mormon Discussion: 333: The Bigotry and Questionable Doctrine of Elder Oaks and the Room He Leaves to Disavow Himself

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295: Sam Young – Protect The Children Feb 21, 2018

Today we sit down with Sam Young and discuss his effort to protect Latter-day Saint children. Sam shares the why of his involvement in this issue, what he is doing to accomplish this, what would need to change, and how the Church is reacting. We talk about transparency, forthrightness, and the shielding of this institution… Read More »295: Sam Young – Protect The Children

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294: Loni Lamm – A Spiritual Awakening- Part 2 Feb 15, 2018

Today we hang out with Loni Lamm and discuss her faith journey and the journey of her family. She has an interesting story to tell. Some of her story including her time as an up and coming singer and her diverse experience in place like California will take on new ground. But more importantly the… Read More »294: Loni Lamm – A Spiritual Awakening- Part 2

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293: Loni Lamm – A Spiritual Awakening- Part 1 Feb 15, 2018

Today we hang out with Loni Lamm and discuss her faith journey and the journey of her family. She has an interesting story to tell. Some of her story including her time as an up and coming singer and her diverse experience in place like California will take on new ground. But more importantly the… Read More »293: Loni Lamm – A Spiritual Awakening- Part 1

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292: Jaxon Washburn – Paradigm of a Rising Generation Feb 09, 2018

Today I sit down with Jaxon Washburn. Who is Jaxon? Only one of the stronger voices coming out of younger generation of Mormons. We tackle the idea of Prophets, Scripture, the LGBT issue and others in an effort to see how the younger generation is beginning to re-frame Mormonism. What does the future look like? … Read More »292: Jaxon Washburn – Paradigm of a Rising Generation

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291: Stand Up Speak Up!!! Jan 30, 2018

Today on Mormon Discussion, Bill Reel ties together several facets playing out in his own life and in his Church regarding the LGBT Issue. How it is playing out in his wrestle with Mormonism, How it is playing out in his family & Friendships, How the Church is slowly coming around, How some leaders are… Read More »291: Stand Up Speak Up!!!

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290: Tony Ortega & The Church of Scientology & Scientologists Jan 24, 2018

Today we sit down with Tony Ortega, a journalist who has covered Scientology for over 20 years. We talk about the mechanisms of Scientology and contrast and compare them with some of the mechanisms Mormonism. We cover topics like how both religions handle dissenters, what gives the members certainty with their respective religion, interviews… Read More »290: Tony Ortega & The Church of Scientology & Scientologists

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Joseph Smith’s Polygamy Fireside 1.13.2018 Jan 22, 2018

This is an audio recording of a Fireside held in Southern Utah on January 13 2018 on Joseph Smith’s polygamy. We share the accounts of the plural wives of the Prophet Joseph Smith in their very words. Going through multiple accounts one begins to see a pattern appear. Religious pressure, rhetoric to each women that… Read More »Joseph Smith’s Polygamy Fireside 1.13.2018

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289: Institutional Overreaching – A Better Framework Jan 08, 2018

People are constantly trying to figure out how they can be in Mormonism while trying to reconcile where they stand versus where the Institution stands. In spite of the fact that the Church has always struggled to define itself, it’s history, it’s theology, and even the Word of God when it isn’t; we still seem… Read More »289: Institutional Overreaching – A Better Framework

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SPECIAL: Mormon Matters: 442: LIVING IN (AND GROWING THROUGH) TENSION: AN INTERVIEW WITH BILL REEL Jan 06, 2018

PT 2 Bill Reel is widely known within the Mormon podcast world as a fellow traveler on the road many of us have found ourselves on—often quite reluctantly. At one time, we have thrived within Mormonism. It contributes greatly to our identity, and provides our primary social group. It helps shape our thinking and character in… Read More »SPECIAL: Mormon Matters: 442: LIVING IN (AND GROWING THROUGH) TENSION: AN INTERVIEW WITH BILL REEL

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SPECIAL: Mormon Matters: 441: LIVING IN (AND GROWING THROUGH) TENSION: AN INTERVIEW WITH BILL REEL Jan 06, 2018

PT 1 Bill Reel is widely known within the Mormon podcast world as a fellow traveler on the road many of us have found ourselves on—often quite reluctantly. At one time, we have thrived within Mormonism. It contributes greatly to our identity, and provides our primary social group. It helps shape our thinking and character in… Read More »SPECIAL: Mormon Matters: 441: LIVING IN (AND GROWING THROUGH) TENSION: AN INTERVIEW WITH BILL REEL

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288: Lucy Walker and Spiritual Experiences Dec 27, 2017

Today we tell the story of Lucy Walker, plural wife of the prophet Joseph Smith. We tell her story and then spend time exploring who has spiritual experiences, whether they can be trusted specifically when one us under stress, pressure, and sleep deprivation. Then we explore the spiritual experiences of those of other faiths and… Read More »288: Lucy Walker and Spiritual Experiences

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287: Conversation with a Southern Utah Post-Mormon Group 12.10.17 Dec 13, 2017

This is a audio recording of Bill Reel’s presentation and Q&A to a Post Mormon group in Southern Utah on December 10th 2017. It includes me spending approximately 35 minutes telling my story, how I have reconciled the messiness, and why development is so important to the human experience. Then the last hour and ten… Read More »287: Conversation with a Southern Utah Post-Mormon Group 12.10.17

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286: Guilt Shame And Leading With Faith Dec 08, 2017

Today’s Episode is split into three segments. In segment #1 Bill Reel addresses guilt and shame and shares an experience from his personal life. In segment #2 Bill makes a plea on behalf the Mormon Discussion team in order to keep this work going. And Bill concludes by addressing the criticism that he no longer… Read More »286: Guilt Shame And Leading With Faith

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285: Women And Their Care & Concern for the Mortal Jesus Nov 28, 2017

A good friend of mine. Smart, informed, wise, and just so happens to be a woman. She makes this connection in the scriptures. She sees how the women of the New Testament are operating differently from the men in regards to how they treat the mortal body of Jesus. What is the degree of care… Read More »285: Women And Their Care & Concern for the Mortal Jesus

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284: Our Heritage – Fabricated Faith Promoting Stories Nov 07, 2017

Today I sit with my friend Chris Bloxham and using the recent Elder Holland retraction as a springboard to discuss just how much of Mormonism’s faith promoting narrative is untrue and deeply built on myth and fable. We tackle stories like the Brigham Young transfiguration, Lorenzo Snow seeing Jesus in the Temple, Seagulls and Crickets,… Read More »284: Our Heritage – Fabricated Faith Promoting Stories

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283: Special Halloween Edition 2017 Oct 30, 2017

Mormon Discussion Halloween Edition. Today we sit down with Zach Derr and discuss ghost and spirit stories within Mormonism. We talk about how some of these are explainable but that others seem to be beyond explanation. We talk of myth and our need to give explanations for things we otherwise can’t explain. We talk about… Read More »283: Special Halloween Edition 2017

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SPECIAL EPISODE: The Backdrop and Context of The Family A Proclamation to the World Oct 15, 2017

The Family: A Proclamation To The World – How was it created? Why was it created? What is the timeline for its creation? Today in a special joint episode Radio Free Mormon and Bill Reel from Mormon Discussion tackle these questions and more. Want to know the backdrop and context of the creation of the… Read More »SPECIAL EPISODE: The Backdrop and Context of The Family A Proclamation to the World

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283: The Prophet Will Not Lead The Church Astray Oct 14, 2017

Today we take the phrase “The Lord will not permit the prophet to lead the Church astray” and dissect it. What do orthodox members believe that means? What does history tell us? What have leaders said? And in the end Can we have confidence and trust in the answers we get from Prophets, from our… Read More »283: The Prophet Will Not Lead The Church Astray

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282: Elder Oaks, Common Consent, And Un-Canonized Doctrine Oct 03, 2017

Elder Oaks gave a talk this past week that raises for me several questions. Here are the things he seemed to have said and my questions that follow. Remember it is Elder Oaks himself who stated that “Questions are honored” and so I hope you will do just that by taking them seriously. Also, Elder… Read More »282: Elder Oaks, Common Consent, And Un-Canonized Doctrine

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281: Jesus & His True And Living Church Sep 22, 2017

Orthodox members of the Church constantly point at progressive Mormons as falling off the path, as inappropriately raising a critical voice, as having done something contrary to the path Jesus had set. Today we revisit the life of Jesus. We examine his interaction with his religious leaders. We examine his behavior within his True and… Read More »281: Jesus & His True And Living Church

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Mormon Discussion Presents: An Exploration of the Gospel Topic Essays Sep 18, 2017

This is an audio recording of the presentation “Mormon Discussion Presents: A Dialogue on Gospel Topic Essays”. This was held at the Home of Bill Reel, host of Mormon Discussion Podcast, in Southern Utah on September 16th. Sound quality is slightly less than desirable but this went so well and the discussion may be extremely… Read More »Mormon Discussion Presents: An Exploration of the Gospel Topic Essays

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280: Word Of Wisdom Sep 13, 2017

Today we discuss the Word of Wisdom or better yet section 89 of the D&C. Today we talk about the history of the Word of Wisdom, what it means to be Revelation or better yet what it means to be Canon, better yet what it means to be binding on the people. And if Binding… Read More »280: Word Of Wisdom

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279: Rabbit Holes and Upcoming Events Aug 31, 2017

The episode starts with sharing upcoming events we are planning then dives into the episode “Rabbit Holes” Alice was encouraged into the rabbit hole but once she entered there was no turning back. In Mormonism too there are rabbit holes and they too never end where we expected. As we look at the question of… Read More »279: Rabbit Holes and Upcoming Events

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278: Temple Lot, Hedrickites, RLDS, and Carnal Intercourse Aug 30, 2017

Today we discuss at length the Temple Lot Case. Why the RLDS (Community of Christ) and Hedrickite (Church of Christ) branches were bickering and fighting, why the LDS branch got involved, How the case got resolved, and most important what we learn about Mormonism from those who testified. Fake Deeds, Cease and Desist Orders, Dodged Questions,… Read More »278: Temple Lot, Hedrickites, RLDS, and Carnal Intercourse

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Stages of Faith & Building Bridges Aug 30, 2017

This audio program is hosted by Bill Reel, an active faithful Latter-day Saint who has himself gone through a difficult and painful faith transition and has remained active in the Church. This program is for the loved ones of those struggling in hopes for understanding and a safe space to have conversations. You likely received this… Read More »Stages of Faith & Building Bridges

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277: Myths, Fables, and Verifiable History Aug 19, 2017

Today we have a vulnerable discussion about Miracles vs Myths. We tackle what is the reality in our present day with verifiable history vs the magical supernatural that God did when history wasn’t verifiable. We talk about what that means and where that takes us. We end talking about deconstruction and taking control of what… Read More »277: Myths, Fables, and Verifiable History

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276: Fix your faith crisis with this one weird trick! – WOOD vs STEEL Tools Aug 09, 2017

Today we read an incredible blog post written by “Thinker of Thoughts“. Faith crises are all the rage. Everybody’s talking about them. Okay, well not everybody. Mainly the people who have gone through them. Most other people are probably wishing that the people who keep bringing them up would just go away. They are like the… Read More »276: Fix your faith crisis with this one weird trick! – WOOD vs STEEL Tools

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275: Satan The Opposition In All Things Aug 04, 2017

Today we delve into the theological conundrum of Satan. We show that it is LDS theology that Satan is the opposition in the Plan of Salvation. That he could thwart the plan simply by ceasing his participation. The Apologetic response would argue that Satan is so pride driven that he can’t help himself but to… Read More »275: Satan The Opposition In All Things

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274: Safe and Unsafe Boundaries in Mormonism Jul 26, 2017

Today we hit on Boundaries. Healthy boundaries and more specifically unhealthy boundaries. We use the example of a Bishop’s interview with a youth. We directly talk about the distorted boundaries in this interaction but we also speak about how distorted boundaries travel with us through life and set up a relaxed and blind trust in… Read More »274: Safe and Unsafe Boundaries in Mormonism

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273: Valiancy in the Pre-mortal Life and False Doctrine Jul 20, 2017

Today We cover the general topic of ascertaining God’s will both from our perspective and all the way to the top of how leaders have done it. We use the specific issue of theology surrounding valiancy in the Pre-mortal life to make the point. The question is simply this. If Church leaders have taught theology… Read More »273: Valiancy in the Pre-mortal Life and False Doctrine

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Walk a Mile In Our Shoes: 002: LGBTQA Plus Jul 13, 2017

Today The Walker Family join in a round-table discussion over LGBT issues and their personal journeys in this arena. Today you get to take some time to “walk a mile in their shoes” and see how this incredible family dealt with growth, change, and understanding. They are vulnerable. They are honest. And they lay… Read More »Walk a Mile In Our Shoes: 002: LGBTQA Plus

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272B: Bill Reel: Ask Me Anything Pt 2 Jul 04, 2017

We reached out to the listeners a few months back and asked the listeners if they could ask me (Bill Reel) anything, what would it be. This is part 2 of a series titled “Ask Me Anything”. Chris Bloxham is the host today and I am the one fielding the questions. Please check out part two… Read More »272B: Bill Reel: Ask Me Anything Pt 2

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272A: Bill Reel: Ask Me Anything Pt 1 Jul 04, 2017

We reached out to the listeners a few months back and asked the listeners if they could ask me (Bill Reel) anything, what would it be. Today is part 1 of a series titled “Ask Me Anything”. Chris Bloxham is the host today and I am the one fielding the questions. Please check out part… Read More »272A: Bill Reel: Ask Me Anything Pt 1

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271: Be Not Deceived – An Oversimplification Jun 28, 2017

Today we tackle lesson 24 out of the current D&C and Church History manual. We tackle how blatant and demonstrably inaccurate this lesson is. We hit on a tribes need to diminish and marginalize those who distance themselves from the tribe. The need to diminish the substance of their reasons whittling them down to… Read More »271: Be Not Deceived – An Oversimplification

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270: Still on the Pews: A Heart to Heart: Gina Colvin and Bill Reel Jun 28, 2017

Gina Colvin, the host of “A Thoughtful Faith” podcast and Bill Reel , host of “Mormon Discussion Podcast” get together for a chat about what it takes to still be engaged in the LDS Church when so many of their friends have left. They discuss the development of their young testimonies but reflect on… Read More »270: Still on the Pews: A Heart to Heart: Gina Colvin and Bill Reel

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269: The Book of Mormon Witnesses Jun 22, 2017

Today Chris and Clay join me again for a round-table discussion about the eleven witnesses to the Book of Mormon. We talk at length about our assumptions that the Three Witnesses has a spiritual event, that the Eight Witnesses had a physical event, whether their experience was consistent, and how the Institutional Church may have… Read More »269: The Book of Mormon Witnesses

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Walk a Mile In Our Shoes: 001: Meet The Walker’s Jun 21, 2017

Today you get to meet the Walker’s. A Family in the midst of their own faith journey willing to open up and share their experience. Today is their first episode. Today your offered an opportunity to “walk a mile in their shoes”. They are vulnerable. They are honest. And they lay their lives on… Read More »Walk a Mile In Our Shoes: 001: Meet The Walker’s

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268: The Spiritual Trauma of Mormonism Jun 07, 2017

****Episode Warning**** : This episode discusses in a raw way the trauma and abuse in Mormonism. For those who feel triggered by such a conversation please avoid or at least avoid listening to this alone. This episode should be listened with others who honor and validate your faith journey. People whom you can press pause… Read More »268: The Spiritual Trauma of Mormonism

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Mormon Discussion Update: Where We’re Going!!!!! Jun 01, 2017

Today we want to update the listeners on the direction of the podcast and Mormon Discussion as an umbrella for various programs. Today we hit in 15 minutes the highlighted changes and needs of the program going forward. Our shift to becoming an umbrella that hosts multiple podcast series. Our financial report for 2016 Our… Read More »Mormon Discussion Update: Where We’re Going!!!!!

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267: Book Of Mormon Historicity May 24, 2017

Today’s episode tackles the expanding space of Book of Mormon Historicity. We share the words of Jared Hickman, Patrick Mason, Richard Bushman, Sam Brown, Grant Hardy, Elder Oaks, and Elder Holland. We talk today about the space that is seemingly being created in this very moment. Do we see how unique of a moment we… Read More »267: Book Of Mormon Historicity

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266: The “Mormon Primer” Document and “The Struggle is Real” Audio May 16, 2017

Recently we have released two published items. One was an audio program titled “To Our Loved Ones, The struggle is Real” which audibly walks people into the issues so they can have compassion and empathy for those who struggling. The second is a document titled “Mormon Primer” and it does the same thing. It… Read More »266: The “Mormon Primer” Document and “The Struggle is Real” Audio

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265: Excommunication Extravaganza May 10, 2017

Today I sit down with Chris Bloxham and we go into the details of 7 little known but interesting Church Discipline actions in LDS Church history. Some of these stories include facts and humor that may be deemed as offensive or upsetting and we suggest that listeners be sure to not have children around and if… Read More »265: Excommunication Extravaganza

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264: Gone Are The Days….. (Version 2) May 04, 2017

I was broken. I was mad. I was frustrated. I was sad. I was at an impasse and I prayed for the Church to create real space for truth seeking. Please….. Please…… Make a safe space……. I need you and hope for you to truly honor my questions by having a vulnerable conversation about them. Please hear my heart.… Read More »264: Gone Are The Days….. (Version 2)

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April 2017 General Conference Review Pt 2 Apr 15, 2017

Today Mormon Discussion Podcast and Radio Free Mormon combine our thoughts into a two part Conference Review of the April 2017 General Conference. We look back in part one at Saturday’s Sessions and in Part two we hit on the Sunday Sessions along with some themes that run throughout conference. We hope you enjoy

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April 2017 General Conference Review Pt 1 Apr 15, 2017

Today Mormon Discussion Podcast and Radio Free Mormon combine our thoughts into a two part Conference Review of the April 2017 General Conference. We look back in part one at Saturday’s Sessions and in Part two we hit on the Sunday Sessions along with some themes that run throughout conference. We hope you enjoy

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263: Thomas Wirthlin McConkie – Diplomat to Magician Apr 12, 2017

We sit down again with my good friend Thomas Wirthlin McConkie and take a deeper dive into his integral development map. We start with the Diplomat and work our way to the Magician working to break these stages down in terms of their gifts and the fallbacks while also speaking to the tension that exists… Read More »263: Thomas Wirthlin McConkie – Diplomat to Magician

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262: An Examination of the LDS Church’s Position on Homosexuality With Bryce Cook Apr 01, 2017

We sit down today and interview Bryce Cook on his new article “What Do We Know of God’s Will For His LGBT Children? An Examination of the LDS Church’s Position on Homosexuality”. We talk at length about good fruit vs bad fruit, doctrine vs policy, where the Church has changed, and what we can hope in.… Read More »262: An Examination of the LDS Church’s Position on Homosexuality With Bryce Cook

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261: Amanda and The Chosen Generation Mar 29, 2017

Today we sit down with Amanda, a recently returned Missionary. We talk about her being raised to explore the questions, her Mission to New Jersey, and her agenda to love and to serve. She talks about the World not needing more Mormons and she talks about not letting rules get in the way of people.… Read More »261: Amanda and The Chosen Generation

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260: Justin Brierley – Unbelieveable Mar 22, 2017

Today with sit down with Justin Brierley, host of the popuar Christian podcast “Unbelievable” which is hosted in the UK. Justin joins us today to discuss his podcast and his faith journey. We talk about orthodoxy vs unorthodoxy, his personal interpretation of scripture, what he sees as Christianity’s ability to stand up to criticism, and… Read More »260: Justin Brierley – Unbelieveable

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259: Samuel Brown – Joseph Smith and Translation Mar 09, 2017

Today we sit down to talk to Sam Brown LDS author and scholar and discuss the upcoming conference “New Perspectives on Joseph Smith and Translation” that is taking place on March 16th 2017 from 9am to 5:30pm at Utah State University and is free to the public. We talk about the conference, translation, and Book of… Read More »259: Samuel Brown – Joseph Smith and Translation

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258: Duane Miller – Living Among the Breakage Mar 09, 2017

Today I sit down with Duane Alexander Miller, author of “Living Among the Breakage: Contextual Theology-Making and Ex-Muslim Christians” Duane tells us about the transition that Muslims entering Christianity are making. The disruption or “faith crisis” they are having in islam, what it means to leave their faith and what transitions and adaptations they make enter… Read More »258: Duane Miller – Living Among the Breakage

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257: Those Who Doubt – Part 2 Mar 02, 2017

We did an episode recently title “Who is the Doubter” where we explored the data about Latter-day Saints who have serious doubts. We explored where they are finding information, what is their education, Socioeconomic status, level of activity, and their growth. Today we pick up and share part 2 of some of their stories. There… Read More »257: Those Who Doubt – Part 2

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256: Those Who Doubt – Part 1 Mar 02, 2017

We did an episode recently title “Who is the Doubter” where we explored the data about Latter-day Saints who have serious doubts. We explored where they are finding information, what is their education, Socioeconomic status, level of activity, and their growth. Today we pick up and share some of their stories. There are around a… Read More »256: Those Who Doubt – Part 1

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255: Who Is The Doubter? Feb 15, 2017

Today we sit down and discuss the a study done to delve into who is the doubting Mormon. A study was done and presented to top LDS Leaders on the topic. Today we delve into the data and find out what is known about these folks and what we know about the growth of this… Read More »255: Who Is The Doubter?

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To Our Loved Ones: The Struggle Is Real Feb 13, 2017

This audio program is hosted by Bill Reel, an active faithful Latter-day Saint who has himself gone through a difficult and painful crisis of faith and has remained active in the Church. This program is for the loved ones of those struggling in hopes for understanding and a safe space to have conversations. You likely received… Read More »To Our Loved Ones: The Struggle Is Real

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How to set up tithing so your donations are confidential Feb 08, 2017

As many folks pray to God about tithing in the Church and make the decision that tithing for them should be paid on surplus, many of these members worry about the unrighteous judgement of a local leader who sees the surplus tithing as not acceptable. Today we help you to set up online tithing through… Read More »How to set up tithing so your donations are confidential

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254: Tension and Paradox of The Temple Interview Feb 01, 2017

As I have attended various firesides and opened myself up to Questions and Answers, what seems to be the most interesting points is the specific ways I reconcile tensions in Mormonism. Recently in particular a group of folks were deeply intrigued at how I approach a Temple Interview. That for them there is such a… Read More »254: Tension and Paradox of The Temple Interview

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253: Carol Lynn Pearson – Haunting Hearts & Heaven Jan 25, 2017

Today we sit down with with Author, Feminist, and LGBT ally Carol Lynn Pearson. We discuss her book “The Ghost of Eternal Polygamy” along with several other issues including LGBT inclusiveness and the development of her own faith. Carol Lynn has been a long time ally and friend of those who feel marginalized by their faith.… Read More »253: Carol Lynn Pearson – Haunting Hearts & Heaven

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252: Mormonism For Beginners Jan 12, 2017

Today I sit down with Stephen Carter and Jett Atwood, respectively the Author and Illustrator of “Mormonism For Beginners” and “iPlates”. Stephen also happens to be the Editor of Sunstone Magazine. We talk about their faith journies, their love of writing and art, and what went into their comic series “iPlates” and their newest book… Read More »252: Mormonism For Beginners

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251: Resolution For Conversion – Trace Rogers Jan 10, 2017

Today’s Episode is hosted by Trace Rogers. Trace volunteers as the Website Manager for Mormon Discussion Podcast. He has been with us for over a year and has worked tirelessly behind the scenes to improve your listening experience. Almost all of the site’s improvements over the past year and it functionality behind the scenes is… Read More »251: Resolution For Conversion – Trace Rogers

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250: Historical Jesus pt. 6 – Conclusion Dec 10, 2016

We continue our series of six short episodes on the Historical Jesus. These are just a prepper for Latter-day Saints as there is enough info in this field to talk for hundreds of hours on dissecting various perspectives on various data. Today we end with the last and final episode. In the Conclusion we tie… Read More »250: Historical Jesus pt. 6 – Conclusion

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249: Historical Jesus pt. 5- Gospel of John Dec 10, 2016

We continue our series of six short episodes on the Historical Jesus. These are just a prepper for Latter-day Saints as there is enough info in this field to talk for hundreds of hours on dissecting various perspectives on various data. Today we dive into the Gospel of John. Below each episode will be a ton… Read More »249: Historical Jesus pt. 5- Gospel of John

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248: Historical Jesus pt. 4- Gospel of Luke Dec 10, 2016

We continue our series of six short episodes on the Historical Jesus. These are just a prepper for Latter-day Saints as there is enough info in this field to talk for hundreds of hours on dissecting various perspectives on various data. Today we dive into the Gospel of Luke. Below each episode will be a ton… Read More »248: Historical Jesus pt. 4- Gospel of Luke

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247: Historical Jesus pt. 3- Gospel of Mathew Dec 10, 2016

We continue our series of six short episodes on the Historical Jesus. These are just a prepper for Latter-day Saints as there is enough info in this field to talk for hundreds of hours on dissecting various perspectives on various data. Today we dive into the Gospel of Mathew. Below each episode will be a ton… Read More »247: Historical Jesus pt. 3- Gospel of Mathew

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246: Historical Jesus pt. 2- Gospel of Q Dec 10, 2016

We continue our series of six short episodes on the Historical Jesus. These are just a prepper for Latter-day Saints as there is enough info in this field to talk for hundreds of hours on dissecting various perspectives on various data. Today we dive into the Q-gospel which is hypothetical gospel that solves a deep problem… Read More »246: Historical Jesus pt. 2- Gospel of Q

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245: Historical Jesus pt. 1- Gospel of Mark Dec 10, 2016

Today we start a series of six short episodes on the Historical Jesus. These are just a prepper for Latter-day Saints as there is enough info in this field to talk for hundreds of hours on dissecting various perspectives on various data. Today we began with an intro and talk on the Gospel of Mark which… Read More »245: Historical Jesus pt. 1- Gospel of Mark

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244: Why They Leave Dec 07, 2016

In this episode we discuss the ‘NONES’. What are the reasons people are leaving the institutional Church in droves and how does this fit in with Mormonism. We use a podcast episode from Progressive Spirit, titled “David Kinnaman, You Lost Me: Why Young Christians Are Leaving the Church…and Rethinking Faith”. In the episode the results… Read More »244: Why They Leave

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243: Lesson On Obedience Dec 01, 2016

Today’s episode is my Gospel Essentials lesson on Obedience (Chapter 35 in the Gospel Principles Book). We talk about Obedience as the First Law of Heaven, Fowler’s Stages of Faith, Exceptions to the Rule, and most importantly our Inner Authority and that authority as the ultimate source of truth. I offer these as examples of… Read More »243: Lesson On Obedience

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242: Suzette Smith – A Spiritual Journey Nov 23, 2016

Today Suzette Smith shares the talk she gave at a recent Exponent II retreat. Exponent II is a Mormon Feminist Magazine that give voice to the Female Perspective. Suzette Shares her spiritual journey and touches on the feminine divine. Resources: “Telling the Story of Grief” by Julie Lefgren Exponent II Blog, May 5, 2016 “Claiming… Read More »242: Suzette Smith – A Spiritual Journey

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241: Julie Smith – As Iron Sharpens Iron Nov 17, 2016

Today we sit down with LDS biblical scholar, Julie Smith. We discuss her book “As Iron Sharpens Iron”. We talk about dealing with contradictions in scripture, how to interpret biblical stories that seem to be something less than literal, and we talk about how we as a faith need to mature in how we include… Read More »241: Julie Smith – As Iron Sharpens Iron

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240: November 5th 2016 – 1 Year From The Policy Nov 05, 2016

We are 1 year removed from “the Policy”. What does the Data tell us? How has it affected my family? What has been the aftermath? And most importantly Where do we have yet to go? On the 1 year anniversary…. we explore this and more.

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239: Richard Ostler – Ministry of Love Nov 05, 2016

Today I sit down with Richard Ostler. Just released as the Bishop of a Young Single Adult Ward, Richard sits down with us to share what it means to be inclusive and to love without limits. He recently was featured in Jana Riess’ column titled “What one bishop offers Mormons who don’t ‘know’ the church… Read More »239: Richard Ostler – Ministry of Love

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238: The Holy Ghost Conundrum Nov 01, 2016

Today we talk about the gift of the Holy Ghost. The question is have we defined a theology that can be defended in terms of those who have the gift of the Holy Ghost having an increased access to spiritual connection over the rest of the world? Is the Gift of the Holy ghost discernibly… Read More »238: The Holy Ghost Conundrum

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237: The Beauty That Is Mormonism Oct 26, 2016

A shift in my public tone has occurred. That tone has been below the surface for some time. I worry that listeners may be turned off by what they perceive as my having gone off the reservation in terms of faithfulness. I fear people in such a perception may feel one less place of sanctuary… Read More »237: The Beauty That Is Mormonism

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236: Heavenly Family Earthly Families Oct 17, 2016

Today we sit down McArthur Krishna, one of the authors of Our “Heavenly Family, Our earthly Families”. We talk about Heavenly Mother, the role of women in scripture, the importance of gender equality in the stories we tell, and a inclusive definition of family. We also talk about her adventure of a life and the… Read More »236: Heavenly Family Earthly Families

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235: What My Faith Journey Taught Me Oct 14, 2016

My shelf crashed around the age of 32. I was serving as a Bishop well late into my second year of that calling. No one knew…. not my Stake President, not my counselors, not even my wife. I had many a sleepless nights and tried every solution I could to find the kind of peace… Read More »235: What My Faith Journey Taught Me

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234: Truthseeker Oct 06, 2016

Today we dissect a talk given at BYU on July 12th 2016 by Michael Goodman. He talks about the proper way to seek truth. There is much in this talk to be praised and I think Brother Goodman moves the ball in a positive direction. That said I also think there are several flawed ideas… Read More »234: Truthseeker

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233: Miracle Mike Sep 28, 2016

Today we tell a true story about a fascinating Chicken named Mike. There are several points to such a tale. False Assumptions, doubting that things are possible, perspective on Shiz from the Book of Mormon, and lastly the idea that too many of us Mormons turn our brains off when we go to Church. Today… Read More »233: Miracle Mike

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232: Jon Ogden – When Mormons Doubt Sep 26, 2016

Today I sit down with Jon Ogden, author of “When Mormons Doubt: A Way To Save Relationships And Seek A Quality Life”. We talk about his own journey as well as the book. We discuss his premise that Truth and Beauty are different and that truth is often confused for beauty and that each has… Read More »232: Jon Ogden – When Mormons Doubt

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231: The Adam God Historical Subterfuge Sep 21, 2016

Today we sit down with Corbin Volluz and discuss the nuts and bolts of the Adam/God Doctrine. We talk about what Brigham taught, How widely it was taught and implemented, How Leaders and apologists have attempted to explain it, and How leaders have attempted to make it disappear. Once you understand this issue in full… Read More »231: The Adam God Historical Subterfuge

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230: Tower Of Babel Sep 14, 2016

When we think of issues that are barriers to faith, we often think of issues such as Joseph Smith’s Treasure Digging, the Book of Abraham, Stones & Hats, and Prophetic Errors…. yet for me the two biggest are a Global/Local Flood and the Tower of Babel. We talked about the flood in episode #142 and today… Read More »230: Tower Of Babel

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229: Team Korihor Sep 07, 2016

Today We discuss the Anti-Christ Korihor in Alma Ch. 30. We talk about half truth that he teaches, Korihor’s illegal arrest, the value of some of what he said, and what differentiated his doubt and behavior and sign seeking from that of Thomas in the New Testament. Thanks for listening!!!!

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228: A Nuanced View to Joseph Smith’s Youth Aug 31, 2016

To the Orthodox Believer who thinks that outside Joseph Smith’s leg surgery that we know very little. This gets more complex than that. We actually know a lot more about Joseph’s youth and some of his experiences. We hope you enjoy this chance to better understand the early life of the Prophet Joseph Smith. Most… Read More »228: A Nuanced View to Joseph Smith’s Youth

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227: Warning Signs of an Unsafe Group Aug 24, 2016

This one was painful to do. Yet if we are ever going to become Zion we need to be able to honestly look at ourselves in the mirror. Do we have the traits of an unsafe group? Do we have a safe space for folks to develop faith within? Today I tackle what general warning… Read More »227: Warning Signs of an Unsafe Group

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226: Nuanced Approach to Doctrine Aug 18, 2016

To the Orthodox Believer who still holds belief that Doctrine in our faith equals Truth. Or the idea that when the prophet speaks or when all 15 top leaders are unified that we have certainty that God has spoken. It may not be that simple. Lets explore. I validate that Doctrine in the Church as a… Read More »226: Nuanced Approach to Doctrine

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225: A Nuanced View of The Church and God’s Plan Aug 05, 2016

For the Orthodox Believer who holds that everyone needs to join Mormonism in order to be be exalted by God, It is not that simple. Let’s explore. We often refer to our Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as “The Only True and Living Church with Which the Lord is Well Pleased” We… Read More »225: A Nuanced View of The Church and God’s Plan

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224: Stepping off the Narrow Way Aug 02, 2016

Today I talk a little about Eastern Philosophy and discussion of the Eastern Principle of “The Way”. We Americanize Jesus and we Mormonize Jesus but we fail to Easternize him and understand him in the context of his culture. When we do this we better understand what he is asking of us and why a… Read More »224: Stepping off the Narrow Way

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Sunstone Presentation July 2016: Handshakes & Drawn Swords Jul 30, 2016

Included here is the PDF Transcript of my July 2016 Sunstone Presentation: Handshakes and Drawn Swords. The audio may be added at a future point. PDF of the Presentation

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223: Throwing In With Jesus Jul 24, 2016

Today I sit down and explain why I maintain faith in Jesus Christ. I share my grapple with the historical Jesus and why logically and spiritually I throw in with Jesus. I hope this is helpful in your journey to lead with faith. youtube.com/watch?v=QeY8lndPsdE

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222: Adam Miller Future Mormon Jul 07, 2016

Today I sit down with Mormon Philosopher Adam Miller. It’s his third time on the program and we talk about his newest book “Future Mormon”. We talk about various aspects of the book which he wrote to his children and to future members of the Church. What will the future of Mormonism look like? Time… Read More »222: Adam Miller Future Mormon

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221: First Vision – The Founding Event Of The Restoration Jun 30, 2016

I sit down with Chris and Clay again and this time we are dissecting the First Vision and all that surrounds it. We talk about the four First Hand accounts and their discrepancies as well as similarities. We explore the historical context of each account, who the audience is, what factors into why Joseph perhaps… Read More »221: First Vision – The Founding Event Of The Restoration

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220: Patrick Mason – Planted Jun 22, 2016

Today I sit down with Patrick Mason, LDS scholar and author of the new book “Planted”. We talk about doubt, the struggle that a faith transition is. We talk about the messiness of issues and what is needed for us to better support our struggling brothers and sisters. Patrick takes on all questions and pulls… Read More »220: Patrick Mason – Planted

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219: Jerry Smith – Schooling Joseph Jun 18, 2016

Today I sit down with LDS Author Gerald Smith. He has written the book “Schooling The Prophet”. Often among scholars is the discussion of just how little Joseph uses The Book of Mormon in his sermons, his theology, and in the restoration movement generally. Jerry helps us see that the Book of Mormon played… Read More »219: Jerry Smith – Schooling Joseph

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218: Nuanced Lesson on Prophets Jun 10, 2016

This is the audio from a Gospel Essentials Class I taught on “Prophets”. This lesson gives some insight into how to approach a nuanced lesson in a faithful way that also hits on the reality of the messiness of such topics. I hope you enjoy. It should be noted in my ward the Gospel Essentials… Read More »218: Nuanced Lesson on Prophets

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217: Stages of Faith Series 4: Willow Creek Jun 04, 2016

Today we begin a series that examines Stages of Faith from the perspective of other Religious denominations and their religious leaders. I tried to find every audio discussion of “Faith Transitions” based in some way on a Fowler “Faith Stage Theory”. Heads up some of these religious leaders are still biased and imposing their conclusion… Read More »217: Stages of Faith Series 4: Willow Creek

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216: Heavenly Mother May 31, 2016

Guest host Suzette Smith sits down today to interview Rachel Hunt Steenblik about Heavenly Mother, The LDS Gospel Topics Essay on Mother in Heaven, and Mormon Feminism in general. This is a great discussion that embraces that Mormonism has so much potential to expand in various directions including conversation of the feminine divine. https://www.lds.org/topics/mother-in-heaven?lang=eng http://eom.byu.edu/index.php/Mother_in_Heaven… Read More »216: Heavenly Mother

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215: Supporting Spouses Of Those Who Doubt May 29, 2016

In today’s episode two women Annikka and Charlene who are the believing spouses in a marriage where one side has serious doubts and went through a serious faith transition. They share their thoughts and stories on what it means to be the believing spouse in a what becomes a mixed-faith marriage, the difficulties that arise, and… Read More »215: Supporting Spouses Of Those Who Doubt

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214: Alex Koritz: Faith Journey and Mormon Archeology May 26, 2016

Today I sit down with Alex Koritz. We talk about his archaeologist general authority Grandfather, Mormon Archaeology, his Faith Journey, and his stint as the host of a Mormon Archaeology podcast. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milton_R._Hunter https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newark_Holy_Stones https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Lunas_Decalogue_Stone

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213: Stages of Faith Series 3: Grace Valley May 22, 2016

Today we begin a series that examines Stages of Faith from the perspective of other Religious denominations and their religious leaders. I tried to find every audio discussion of “Faith Transitions” based in some way on a Fowler “Faith Stage Theory”. Heads up some of these religious leaders are still biased and imposing their conclusion… Read More »213: Stages of Faith Series 3: Grace Valley

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212: Rethinking Stewardship May 18, 2016

Today’s episode deals with Stewardship. This word is very strictly defined in Mormonism and it is used to draw lots of lines in the sand separating the faithful from the unfaithful, the righteous from the unrighteous. Yet While leaders have drawn very direct lines, we look today to see if scripture upholds such definitive lines.… Read More »212: Rethinking Stewardship

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211: Fraudulent Narrative of the Book of Mormon May 09, 2016

The Book of Mormon is a fraud you say? Joseph Made it up or stole the ideas from someone else? If only it were that simple. Today I sit down with two friends, Chris and Clay. We talk about ways in which to corroborate a fraudulent narrative of the Book of Mormon. Who could have… Read More »211: Fraudulent Narrative of the Book of Mormon

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210: Stages of Faith Series 2: Covenant Church May 09, 2016

Today we begin a series that examines Stages of Faith from the perspective of other Religious denominations and their religious leaders. I tried to find every audio discussion of “Faith Transitions” based in some way on a Fowler “Faith Stage Theory”. Heads up some of these religious leaders are still biased and imposing their conclusion… Read More »210: Stages of Faith Series 2: Covenant Church

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209: Sacrament Talk April 2016 Testimonies Apr 27, 2016

This is the Sacrament talk I delivered on April 24, 2016 in my home ward. I tried to show that testimony is more than knowing and in all its forms it should be honored. I end bearing my testimony to show this nuance in action. Outline of the Talk In our faith we value our… Read More »209: Sacrament Talk April 2016 Testimonies

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208: Stages of Faith Series 1: Revolutionary Spirituality Apr 26, 2016

Today we begin a series that examines Stages of Faith from the perspective of other Religious denominations and their religious leaders. I tried to find every audio discussion of “Faith Transitions” based in some way on a Fowler “Faith Stage Theory”. Heads up some of these religious leaders are still biased and imposing their conclusion… Read More »208: Stages of Faith Series 1: Revolutionary Spirituality

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207: Nephi’s Faith Transition Apr 19, 2016

Today we jump back into the Book of Mormon, right to the beginning….. with Nephi. We use his story to demonstrate that even men of God shift in their faith and beliefs, scriptural characters are not stagnant, the story is not always what we think it is, and most importantly the scriptures truly do point… Read More »207: Nephi’s Faith Transition

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206: Loyal Opposition Apr 08, 2016

Today we talk about the quote from Conference from Elder Oaks Some of this opposition even comes from Church members. Some who use personal reasoning or wisdom to resist prophetic direction give themselves a label borrowed from elected bodies—“the loyal opposition.” However appropriate for a democracy, there is no warrant for this concept in the… Read More »206: Loyal Opposition

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205: Tithing Part 1- Surplus Mar 31, 2016

Today we had hoped to start a 3 part series on tithing. In this first part we focus on validating 12 reasons why SURPLUS is the most valid interpretation of “What income should I pay 10% on?” (Surplus, Net, or Gross). We had planned to do two more parts where in part two we defend… Read More »205: Tithing Part 1- Surplus

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204: The Michigan Artifacts with Alex Koritz Mar 30, 2016

Today we start a new series hosted by Alex Koritz former podcast host for “Mormon Archaeology”. Today he discusses the Michigan Relics. Alex discusses their discovery, the debate over their authenticity, and the impact this item has had in both within archaeology generally and specifically within Mormonism. We are so excited to have Alex take us… Read More »204: The Michigan Artifacts with Alex Koritz

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203: The Life and Trial of John W. Taylor Mar 24, 2016

Today we talk about an episode few in the Church know about… the life and Disciplinary trial of former Apostle John W. Taylor. Brother Taylor continued polygamy after the 1890 manifesto and even after the 1904 second manifesto and today we talk about his trial searching for insights into this episode in Church history of… Read More »203: The Life and Trial of John W. Taylor

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202: The Language of Transition Mar 18, 2016

Today I read from my favorite “Faith Stage Theory” books and end by talking about what to look for in a “safe” person. These books are so helpful that I would recommend them to anyone going through a faith transition.. Faith Shift by Kathy Escobar The Critical Journey by Janet Hagberg and Robert Guelich Faith… Read More »202: The Language of Transition

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201: Robert Reynolds: Unstuck Mar 17, 2016

Today we sit down with LDS author Robert Reynolds. He has written the book “Unstuck” – How The Savior Frees Us From Our Favorite Sins . We talk about letting go of trying to “work our way to heaven” and instead focus on reliance on Christ and his grace. We talk about willingness to be on the… Read More »201: Robert Reynolds: Unstuck

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200: Finding Your Truth in your Transition Mar 06, 2016

Today I wanted to reach out to the listener in the dark part of their faith transition. I wanted to share with you things I have found helpful and things I think you would benefit from thinking about. I hope these are helpful and welcome your feedback. God bless you and may the Lord warm… Read More »200: Finding Your Truth in your Transition

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199: Are There Homosexuals in Heaven Mar 03, 2016

Today I wrestle with the recent commentary of Elder Bednar on Homosexuality. I am sorry if I am too harsh or if my criticisms are unfair. I welcome anyone in Church authority to sit down with me and others and work through the data and questions that are out there that no one in leadership… Read More »199: Are There Homosexuals in Heaven

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198: My Testimony Feb 20, 2016

Today I share my perspective on various elements of my testimony…… Joseph Smith, Prophets, Scripture, Truth, Temples, Priesthood, Ordinances, as well as God and Christ and then I finish bearing my testimony as it stands today.

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197: Talking Faithfully: Seth Bryant & Bill Reel Feb 12, 2016

Today I join Seth Bryant, Community of Christ Pastor and Seventy, to talk about Faithful Listening. We talk today about how to communicate to those who either hold different perspectives within the same faith or a completely different faith altogether. What is helpful and what isn’t. Thanks for listening.

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196: The Biology of Homosexuality Feb 09, 2016

Today I sit down with Daniel Parkinson MD to discuss the biology of Homosexuality. Daniel is a psychiatrist and is well informed on the biological research on homosexuality. Today we talk about what happens during the development of the fetus that leads to atypical results. We also visit the outward biological signs that show us… Read More »196: The Biology of Homosexuality

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195: Kathy Escobar Jan 25, 2016

Today we sit down with Kathy Escobar author of Faith Shift. We talk about the disassembling of faith and all the emotion that comes with it. She asks about my story and we tie it to various chapters of the book. I can’t say enough about this book and its contents. It felt like a… Read More »195: Kathy Escobar

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194: Trust in the Dual Power of The Atonement Jan 24, 2016

On Sunday January 24th I will have given a sacrament talk on the subject of the atonement. I have released an audio rehearsal of that talk the night before giving it. This is tied and hence repeats much of what is said in the premium episode “Nephi’s Faith Transition” but also covers other ground. I… Read More »194: Trust in the Dual Power of The Atonement

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192: The Collective Church Jan 08, 2016

Today we sit down and discuss the word CHURCH. How is it used in Christian scripture? How is it used in Restoration scripture? Is it possible we have misunderstood this word? Today I make the argument that we have. That this is one more point we may have overstated and overreached. While we seem to… Read More »192: The Collective Church

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191: Perspectives: Nancy Phippen Browne Jan 01, 2016

As part of our Perspectives Series, we sat down with LDS author Nanacy Phippen Browne. She makes her way through the gauntlet of what is a prophet, what does the “Church is True” mean as well as her thoughts on the Book of Mormon, Scripture in general, and her take on issues like the LGBT… Read More »191: Perspectives: Nancy Phippen Browne

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190: Further Light And Knowledge Dec 24, 2015

Many see no hope. Many feel we have theologically painted ourselves into a corner. Many see no way to press on. Today I show we are not that lost to the hope of redemption. We are not beyond the reach of the reach of the Grace of God. Today I show how it can still… Read More »190: Further Light And Knowledge

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189: A Blog About Love Dec 18, 2015

Today I sit down with Danny and Mara Kofoed. We talk about how to find your inner peace. We talk about their faith journeys and how life’s trials taught them important lessons on how to find peace amidst difficulties in life. They hit on why we sometimes cause ourselves to suffer so needlessly and they… Read More »189: A Blog About Love

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188: Perspectives: Adam Miller Dec 05, 2015

Following up on our ‘Perspectives’ Series, we sit down with Adam Miller. Adam is the Author of “Rube Goldberg’s Machine”, “Letters to a Young Mormon”, and “Grace is not God’s Backup Plan”. Adam offers his thoughts and expresses his ruminations on Mormonism and how he makes some of the difficult issues work and the hard… Read More »188: Perspectives: Adam Miller

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187: My Interview #2 Dec 02, 2015

596: Bill Reel Discusses His Falling out with FAIR and His Faithful Dissent with LDS Policy by John Dehlin • December 1, 2015 In this episode former LDS Bishop Bill Reel returns to Mormon Stories to discuss his falling out with the LDS apologetic group FAIR (including his conflict with apologist Brian Hales), and his faithful dissent… Read More »187: My Interview #2

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186: Girls Who Choose God Nov 30, 2015

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… Read More »186: Girls Who Choose God

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185: We have teamed up to help the Liahona Foundation Nov 30, 2015

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”… Read More »185: We have teamed up to help the Liahona Foundation

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184: Robert Kirby: Pancake Sunday Nov 25, 2015

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… Read More »184: Robert Kirby: Pancake Sunday

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183: A Testimony Challenge Amidst Testimony Challenges Nov 23, 2015

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.

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182: Perspectives – Richard Bushman Nov 22, 2015

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

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181: The Reel Story Pt. 2 Nov 19, 2015

Since FairMormon has deleted my interview and any evidence I have ever existed here is my story for you to enjoy. Part Two

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180: The Reel Story Pt. 1 Nov 19, 2015

Since FairMormon has deleted my interview and any evidence I have ever existed here is my story for you to enjoy. Part One

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179: Handbooks, Policies, and Sleight of Hand Nov 14, 2015

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… Read More »179: Handbooks, Policies, and Sleight of Hand

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178: Emotional Gut Punch Nov 14, 2015

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… Read More »178: Emotional Gut Punch

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177: Reflections: John English Nov 13, 2015

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… Read More »177: Reflections: John English

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176: Reflections: Tyler Daniel Nov 11, 2015

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… Read More »176: Reflections: Tyler Daniel

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175: Same Sex Policy Changes: My Thoughts Nov 06, 2015

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… Read More »175: Same Sex Policy Changes: My Thoughts

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174: Turning The Key to You Oct 27, 2015

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… Read More »174: Turning The Key to You

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173: Thomas Wirthlin McConkie: Developmental Map Oct 24, 2015

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… Read More »173: Thomas Wirthlin McConkie: Developmental Map

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172: Handling Missionary Work Oct 10, 2015

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… Read More »172: Handling Missionary Work

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171: Special Episode – Bill Reel: Mormonism My Way Oct 09, 2015

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… Read More »171: Special Episode – Bill Reel: Mormonism My Way

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170: Perspectives: Brittney Hartley Oct 08, 2015

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… Read More »170: Perspectives: Brittney Hartley

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169: The Inner Authority Oct 04, 2015

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… Read More »169: The Inner Authority

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168: Seer Stones, Folk Magic, and Alvin’s Hand Sep 27, 2015

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

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167: Chelsea Sheilds: Faith Healing, Medicine, and the Placebo Effect in Mormonism Sep 13, 2015

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… Read More »167: Chelsea Sheilds: Faith Healing, Medicine, and the Placebo Effect in Mormonism

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166: Handshakes and Drawn Swords II Sep 06, 2015

Today we revisit our episode from a short time ago, “Handshakes and Drawn Swords”. We talk about the discussion that has ensued and rebuttals apologists have made that has come about because of it. While apologists argue this perspective is absurd, I argue that it still has a seat at the table.

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165: Revisiting Our Bad Days Aug 29, 2015

Today Ryan Boothe sits down with me and we rehash the “Our Bad Days” episode to delve deeper into some of the emotion that was being shared. Ryan is asking the questions today and he leads the conversation like a master interviewer. We discuss my frustration and why I in part blame the church. We… Read More »165: Revisiting Our Bad Days

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164: Blake Ostler: Wise Pearls Aug 23, 2015

Today we sit down with LDS philosopher Blake Ostler. His is the author of many books including his newest “Fire On The Horizon” Blake Ostler has published widely on Mormon philosophy in professional academic philosophy journals such as Religious Studies (Oxford, England), International Journal for the Philosophy of Religion (Netherlands), and Element: The Journal of… Read More »164: Blake Ostler: Wise Pearls

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163: Randal Wright: The Book of Mormon Miracle Aug 16, 2015

Today we sit down with Randal Wright and discuss his book “The Book Of Mormon Miracle: 25 Reasons to Believe”. We talk about the miracle that is the Book of Mormon. Bro. Wright gives plenty of reason to have faith and hold faithful ground. Randal A. Wright obtained a PhD in Family Studies from Brigham… Read More »163: Randal Wright: The Book of Mormon Miracle

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162: AJ Balukoff: Mormon Democrat Aug 09, 2015

Today Jon Young sits down with LDS politician A.J. Balukoff. A.J. Balukoff was a Democratic candidate for Governor of Idaho in the 2014 elections. In today’s episode Jon navigates between the world of LDS faith and politics. He hits on the following about being a Mormon Democrat – Abortion law and social solutions – Gay marriage… Read More »162: AJ Balukoff: Mormon Democrat

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161: D Michael Quinn: Special Witness Jul 30, 2015

Today I sit down with Mormon Historian, D. Michael Quinn. We talk about his excommunication, his still powerful belief in the Mormonism and the Restoration. He explains his literal belief in Gold Plates, an angel Moroni, and in Joseph Smith as a actual prophet. We also hit on Revelatory Walking Sticks, Magic in the Mormon World,… Read More »161: D Michael Quinn: Special Witness

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160: Female Ordination? Jul 25, 2015

Today I sit down with two great friends of mine: Suzette Smith and Chris Bloxham. We talk about the possibility of female ordination. What would it look like? Why is ordination important to some sisters in the Church? Would female ordination be the same as male ordination – or something different? We take a look… Read More »160: Female Ordination?

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159: Steven Garff: Gottman’s Ratio Jul 19, 2015

Today we sit down with Steven Garff, a listener to the podcast, and discuss why people leave the Church. We examine the age old reasons and dismiss them one by one as unsatisfactory as a overarching explanation. We then delve into a theory that does explain the whole and how it impacts the question of why… Read More »159: Steven Garff: Gottman’s Ratio

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Bonus: Stages of Faith: Paulien Jul 13, 2015

This is the audio from Religious speaker Jon Paulien. This is his expounding on his ideas on the stages of faith. The audio while not great quality is very informative and helpful. My goal is is to support LDS who are deconstructing and then reconstructing their faith and this audio will be a help to… Read More »Bonus: Stages of Faith: Paulien

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158: Tony Fieldson: Compelling Reasons to Believe Jul 11, 2015

Today we sit down with Tony Fieldson. We discuss his paper “Compelling Reasons to Believe” We discuss reasons like witnesses, prophecies, fruits, and of course a spiritual witnesses. Looking for reasons to have faith…. then don’t miss this episode! http://testingmormonism.blogspot.com/

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157: Seth Bryant: Community of Christ Jul 05, 2015

Today we sit down with Community of Christ Assistant Pastor Seth Bryant. We talk about the common faith tradition, the shift from the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to the Community of Christ (CoC). We hit on the Priesthood, Women’s ordination, LGBT inclusiveness, their view of scripture, Mormon myths of the CoC,… Read More »157: Seth Bryant: Community of Christ

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156: Why the pain must stop Jun 28, 2015

Today I want to talk about why I take the stance I do on the LGBT issue. Why do I insist on a “Leading With Faith” effort to dissent with Church stances and cultural values? Why can’t I just let this issue go and move on? Today I explain and as often is the case… Read More »156: Why the pain must stop

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155: Michael Reed and The Symbol of the Cross Jun 21, 2015

Today I sit down with Michael Reed, author of “Banishing the Cross: The Emergence of a Mormon Taboo”. We talk about How the cross was portrayed early in Church History, Why it becomes a problem, and Where are we at today. We also hint at where we might be going. This issue is a microcosm… Read More »155: Michael Reed and The Symbol of the Cross

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154: Apocalypse Of Adam Jun 14, 2015

Why do I believe you ask? What keeps me in when I am aware of so many issues? Well besides my deep faith in the Savior and deep love and testimony of his gospel, I also have many other items in my bucket of faith. Today We talk about one of those. Today we talk… Read More »154: Apocalypse Of Adam

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153: My Interviews on Faith Stages Jun 11, 2015

This is a direct link from LeadingLDS.com . A friend of mine, Kurt Francom runs this enlightening podcast that strives to give resources to LDS leaders including the tools and insight they need to be better at their callings. Please visit Kurt’s podcast and consider making this a regular part of your listening!… Read More »153: My Interviews on Faith Stages

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152: Neyan McBaine: Women at Church Jun 07, 2015

Today we sit with LDS author Neylan McBaine. We talk about her book “Women at Church”. We talk about How the Church handled Women’s roles early in the Church’s onset. We talk about why she wrote the book, some of the variation that has come into our culture and policies, and the impact of those… Read More »152: Neyan McBaine: Women at Church

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151: Come Join Our St George Support Group Jun 03, 2015

Today is a short episode (12 minutes to be exact), but has some important information. 1.) We are starting a “Lead with Faith” support group in Southern Utah. We already have some interest expressed and I am very excited to get this off the ground and be a part… Read More »151: Come Join Our St George Support Group

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150: Annie Hall: Pornography Addiction May 31, 2015

Today I sit down with Annie Hall. She discusses her husband’s pornography addiction and their journey to recovery. We talk about the pain, the frustration and the hurt. We speak at length about what her assumptions were and how Priesthood leaders are unequipped in some ways to handle such issues but the cultural idea that… Read More »150: Annie Hall: Pornography Addiction

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149: When We Get It Wrong May 24, 2015

Today we talk about when we get it wrong! Can we speak out when we get it wrong or is criticism of any kind uncalled for. What if what a leader says does unreconcilable, irrevocable, unrepairable damage? What if young people are living alone in tents in the winter and some who becoming so depressed… Read More »149: When We Get It Wrong

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148: T.C.Christensen: Cokeville Miracle May 21, 2015

Today we sit down with Movie Director T.C. Christensen and talk about his newest production, “The Cokeville Miracle”. We talk about the movie, the research that went into it, his thoughts on the event and proposed miracles, and how movies have affected his life. The movie releases June 5th to selected theaters and should be… Read More »148: T.C.Christensen: Cokeville Miracle

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147: The Truth About Marriage May 17, 2015

We tackle a article from Meridian Magazine How Will Children Know the Truth About Marriage If We Don’t Teach Them? By Wendy Asay · May 10, 2015 http://ldsmag.com/how-will-children-know-the-truth-about-marriage-if-we-dont-teach-them/ she syas this – “We can help our youth discern the truth regarding those claims by giving them solid information and reasoned arguments from secular as well as… Read More »147: The Truth About Marriage

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146: David Barker: Science and Religion May 17, 2015

Today we sit down with LDS author David Barker and discuss his book “Religion and Science: Reconciling the Conflicts”. We talk about seeking truth, trusting prophets, Evolution, and the Flood. This episode goes to show that we all see the the gospel and the world differently and that just when we think we have the… Read More »146: David Barker: Science and Religion

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145: Daniel Johnson: Book of Mormon Geography May 10, 2015

Today with sit down with LDS Meso-American Expert Daniel Johnson and talk about the setting of the Book of Mormon. We talk about what evidence we find and what evidence is really not fair to ask for. We talk about his trips to these ancient cities and what we find their to support our testimonies… Read More »145: Daniel Johnson: Book of Mormon Geography

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144: Craig Harline: Way Below the Angels May 03, 2015

Today we sit down with Craig Harline, author of “Way Below the Angels”. Craig talks about his own missionary experience as well as the adjustment most missionaries make from the pristine and elevated expectations to the real life experience of disappointment and feelings of failure that come with the reality of most missions. We discuss how he… Read More »144: Craig Harline: Way Below the Angels

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143: Robert Keeley: More Than Ages & Stages Apr 26, 2015

Today we sit down with Christian professor and Author Robert Keeley and speak at length about his perspective on James Fowler’s Stages of Faith. Mr. Keeley is the author of the book “Helping our Children Grow In Faith”. He has also written numerous articles including many on stages of faith. We talk today about how… Read More »143: Robert Keeley: More Than Ages & Stages

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142: The Flood and its Barriers to Faith Apr 24, 2015

Today we talk about the Flood. Noah, the Ark, the animals, etc…. The trouble with this topic is that a Global Flood seems so unreasonable and full of problems and a local flood is full of deep glitches as well. We attempt to talk about both sides, sift through the problems and contradictions and see if we… Read More »142: The Flood and its Barriers to Faith

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141: Handshakes and Drawn Swords Apr 22, 2015

Today’s episode deals with Section 132 of the D&C. We talk about the introduction of polygamy, the angel with the drawn sword, and Joseph’s adherence with the revelation. While Critics accuse Joseph Smith of creating section 132 to fulfill his sexual needs and while apologists proclaim the revelation is from God and that criticism should… Read More »141: Handshakes and Drawn Swords

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140: Chris Reeve: Church Discipline Apr 19, 2015

Today we sit down with Chris Reeve, a dear friend of mine, and we discuss Church Discipline. We hit this topic from a historical perspective and build from there. We speak about scriptural relevance for Church discipline, how while wanting a big tent, the tent must still exists. We talk about Early Church leaders who… Read More »140: Chris Reeve: Church Discipline

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139: Greg Kearney: Mormonism & Masonry Apr 13, 2015

Today I sit down with Greg Kearney. Greg is both a Mormon and a Mason and today we discuss the connection between the two in the LDS Endowment. Many Latter-Day Saints are caught off guard when they discover that the LDS Endowment is very interconnected with Masonry and its ritual. Today we address this connection… Read More »139: Greg Kearney: Mormonism & Masonry

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138: Derek Clegg’s Music Apr 10, 2015

Today I share 8 of Derek Clegg’s songs with commentary. If you wish to download his music for free check out here

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137: Our Own Little Rameumptoms Apr 06, 2015

Today we talk about rameumptom and how we use the pulpit in Church. The Zoramites used the rameumptom as a place to stand and proclaim to God their gratitude for making them more favorable and as a soapbox for proclaiming one’s “rightness” and “Righteousness”. We take a look as our culture in terms of talks and testimonies… Read More »137: Our Own Little Rameumptoms

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136: Margaret Placentra Johnston: Faith Beyond Belief Mar 29, 2015

Today I sit down with Faith Development Author, Margaret Placentra Johnston. We discuss here book, Faith Beyond Belief: Stories of Good People Who Left Their Church Behind. Margaret hits on so many points of faith transition that will ring familiar to your journey. Taking beliefs more allegorical, dealing with tension, Trusting your truth over the… Read More »136: Margaret Placentra Johnston: Faith Beyond Belief

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135: Spencer Fluhman’s talk “Faith In The Past” Mar 22, 2015

Today I read Spencer Fluhman’s talk “Faith in the Past: Church History in an Information Age” At the end I share a few thoughts about what the main takeaways were.

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134: Jon Westover and Bill Reel on Faith Transitions Mar 16, 2015

Today Jon Westover returns to the Podcast to have a discussion with me regarding Theories of Development. We Discuss James Fowler’s Stages of Faith, William G. Perry’s Scheme of Cognitive and Ethical Development, and Jon Paulien’s Stages of Religious Faith. We talk about the Dark Night of The Soul and how one can safely… Read More »134: Jon Westover and Bill Reel on Faith Transitions

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133: Brian Whitney: Mormonism In Context Mar 11, 2015

Today I sit down with Brian Whitney, LDS Scholar. Brian has worked with the Church History Department, has worked with Community of Christ on historical projects, and has his own project “Mormonism In Context”. He truly is one of the up and coming young LDS scholars in Mormonism. Brian talks about his website and… Read More »133: Brian Whitney: Mormonism In Context

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132: Doctrine of Inclusion Mar 08, 2015

Today we discuss Elder Ballard’s 2001 October Conference Talk “Doctrine of Inclusion” and we add to it with Elder Oak’s recent conference talk in October 2014, “Loving Others and Living with Differences”. Using these talks we try to dispel some cultural things we do as Mormons that hurt others and marginalize unnecessarily. Inclusion is a… Read More »132: Doctrine of Inclusion

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131: Short Recap of the Trip to Vegas Mar 03, 2015

A short recap of the Vegas Trip. So Awesome… To Clay & Heather and Chris & Dawn – Thank you so much. You were so Gracious. Tracey – I am so glad to have spoken to you and to get to know you. To all three families, you have such awesome kids. To the 35ish who showed up… Read More »131: Short Recap of the Trip to Vegas

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130: Samuel Brown: Holy Dying Feb 28, 2015

Today we sit down with LDS author and scholar Samuel M. Brown, author of “In Heaven As It Is On Earth”. We talk about death in Joseph Smith’s culture, Alvin’s Death, Treasure Hunting and Sacrificial circles, and unique views of death that would be strange to us but the norm for Joseph’s culture. http://samuelbrown.net/ Find… Read More »130: Samuel Brown: Holy Dying

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129: Dark Night of the Soul Feb 22, 2015

Today we talk about James Fowler’s Stages of Faith but we do so using two perspectives that have built on Fowler. As a background for our episode we use the following articles http://www.faithformationlearningexchange.net http://www.thebattleofarmageddon.com/stages_of_faith.pdf With these as a backdrop we will discuss how hard the Dark Night of the Soul is but also show it… Read More »129: Dark Night of the Soul

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128: Jeff Olsen: Near Death Experiences Feb 15, 2015

Today I sit down with Jeff Olsen, who share with us his Near Death Experience and how it has affected him and his faith. We talk generally about NDE’s (Near Death Experiences) and what we are to make of them. Are they real? Is it the Brain firing synapses as one last ditch effort to… Read More »128: Jeff Olsen: Near Death Experiences

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127: Adam Miller: Letter to a CES Student Feb 08, 2015

How concerned should we be with Mormonism’s historical truth claims? Are we missing the point entirely by debating historocity? Today Guest Host Jon Young talks with Adam Miller about his popular post “Letter to a CES Student”, a response to Jeremy Runnels’ “Letter to a CES Director.” Unlike debunking efforts at FairMormon, Miller’s response is… Read More »127: Adam Miller: Letter to a CES Student

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126: Stage 4 Mormons: Episode 3 Feb 06, 2015

Ryan Boothe joins us again today for another episode of “Stage 4 Mormons”. Ryan has a unique knack for hitting subjects in a unique way that helps us gain insight into this Fowler’s Stage 4, that many of us find ourselves in. My heart was pricked by some of what he says and I pray… Read More »126: Stage 4 Mormons: Episode 3

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125: Reconciling Special Witnesses Jan 31, 2015

We hear the Leaders testify with certainty that they and the Church are led by Christ. We have had some leaders approach language that implies they have seen Christ. We also receive teachings that seem to offend, sadden, and even possibly harm us. How are we to reconcile A Church led by Christ with teachings that… Read More »125: Reconciling Special Witnesses

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124: Faithfully Courageously Mormon Jan 27, 2015

Today I sit down with Mark (Not his real name as it has been changed to protect his identity). He is a young man who is getting ready to go on his mission shortly. He also happens to be gay. He tells his story. When he knew, Coming out to Family, and how they have… Read More »124: Faithfully Courageously Mormon

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123: Ty Mansfield: A Spiritual Journey with Same Sex Attraction Jan 25, 2015

Today Guest Host Jon Young sits down with Ty Mansfield and discusses Same Sex Attraction, how we as a Church culture handle LGBT issues, Ty’s personal journey and how he has persevered on his own spiritual journey. Ty’s spiritual struggle and need to separate the gospel from culture in the church is a story all of… Read More »123: Ty Mansfield: A Spiritual Journey with Same Sex Attraction

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123: True Believing Atheist Mormon Jan 19, 2015

Today we sit down with Mike B. who shares with us that he is both an atheist and a Believing Mormon. How is that? How can one both disbelieve God and testify of the restoration? Today we find out. You won’t want to miss this as Mike gives us a paradigm and framework that might… Read More »123: True Believing Atheist Mormon

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122: Brian Hauglid: The Book of Abraham Jan 11, 2015

Today I sit down with LDS Scholar Brian Hauglid as we talk at length about the Book of Abraham. We speak at length about the historical issues with the the Book of Abraham and what we are to make of those complexities. I hope you enjoy this conversation and that it is helpful in your… Read More »122: Brian Hauglid: The Book of Abraham

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121: Steve Gregg and The Narrow Path Jan 04, 2015

Today I sit down with Steve Gregg, Host of the radio program “The Narrow Path”. He has a two radio programs, a website, and is also the author of two books. He is a minister within Evangelical Christianity and graciously gives us some of his time. We talk about shifting paradigms, faith crises, The historical… Read More »121: Steve Gregg and The Narrow Path

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119: Brian Hales and Joseph Smith’s Pre-Nauvoo Accusations Dec 28, 2014

We sit down with Brian Hales, LDS author of “Joseph Smith’s Polygamy” We ask him about the 11 occasions where Joseph was accused of sexual impropriety. We talk about how the majority of the accusations come very late, even decades after the death of the prophet. We talk about what the evidence is in each… Read More »119: Brian Hales and Joseph Smith’s Pre-Nauvoo Accusations

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118: 2014 Xmas Special – The Christmas Story Dec 24, 2014

ALERT ALERT *** this is not the lamo one I read in years past. This is a Dramatized reading by professional Audio Actors!!!! … lol Enjoy this Mormon Discussion Podcast Dramatized reading of the Christmas story of Christ’s birth. While I know we can each view Chirst and the Scriptures that speak of him with… Read More »118: 2014 Xmas Special – The Christmas Story

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Post: Year End Podcast Update Dec 24, 2014

Well we are at the end of 2014 and I wanted to give you an update of what is coming and how we did. In this episode we hit on the following – Las Vegas Support Group meeting with me in attendance on Saturday February 21 2015. Email me for details – reelmormon AT Gmail… Read More »Post: Year End Podcast Update

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117: Armand Mauss: Shifting Borders Dec 19, 2014

Today I sit down with Armand Mauss. Brother Mauss is a well known renown Mormon scholar, author, intellectual within our faith. He has written many articles. Today we talk about how to separate the gospel from the Church, the humanness of the Church, how to delve into tough issues without criticizing leaders, and about his… Read More »117: Armand Mauss: Shifting Borders

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116: Dr Rick: Mental Illness and Depression Dec 15, 2014

Today we sit down with Doctor Rick, a licensed medical professional who both has struggled personally with depression and who also treats others who deal with it. We talk about various medical issues, treatment methods, things to look for, and ways to of help to others.

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115: Bill Reel’s appearance on the American Freethought Podcast Dec 14, 2014

Podcast #215 – Bill Reel (Mormon Discussion Podcast) Posted on December 13, 2014 by John C. Snider We interview Bill Reel, practicing Mormon, defender of the faith, and host of the Mormon Discussion Podcast. We discuss his conversion to Mormonism as a teen, and how he squares the latest scientific and historical revelations with his… Read More »115: Bill Reel’s appearance on the American Freethought Podcast

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114: Kevin Kloosterman: Mormon LGBT ally Dec 06, 2014

Today with sit down my dear friend Kevin Kloosterman. Among his years in the Church, Kevin has served as a seminary teacher and Bishop. He life took a unique path when his eyes were opened to the treatment that gays receive both in and out of the Church. With a fresh look regarding a nuanced… Read More »114: Kevin Kloosterman: Mormon LGBT ally

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113: Special Episode: Our Bad Days Dec 04, 2014

We each have our bad days and our good days. This podcast USUALLY tries to focus on positive ways to deal with the issues while dealing directly with the real questions. Today is not that episode. Like you I have bad days and bad weeks and even bad months. Today is me talking out… Read More »113: Special Episode: Our Bad Days

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112: Amy Cartwright: The Role of Women Nov 30, 2014

Amy Cartwright sits down with us today and talks about Women in the Church, why Priesthood for Women would be helpful, and speaks out about the Ordain Women Movement. http://ordainwomen.org/full-list-of-profiles/ http://ordainwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2014/05/OWDiscussion2KnowtheHistory.pdf

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111: Stage 4 Mormons: Episode 2 Nov 24, 2014

Ryan Boothe joins us again for another episode of “Stage 4 Mormons”. His podcasts are designed to help those in what Fowler labels as Stage 4 in his Stages of Faith. Are you having a hard time? Are you struggling? Well Ryan is here to try and help and ease your faith transition. His discussions… Read More »111: Stage 4 Mormons: Episode 2

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110: Lord Is it I Nov 23, 2014

Today We spend Time talking about President Uchtdorf’s talk from the Priesthood Session of the October 2014 General Conference, titled “Lord is It I” I talk about the impact it had on me and how it has helped me to move one step further forward in my own faith transition.

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109: Jeff Burton: For Those Who Wonder Nov 16, 2014

D. Jeff Burton is the Author of the Book “For Those Who Wonder” The book is written to help latter-day saints who find themselves on the fringes or “borderlands” of Mormonism. For those who have doubts and are skeptical by nature, there is a place for you and Bro. Burton is living proof that one… Read More »109: Jeff Burton: For Those Who Wonder

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108: Russell McConkie: Genesis Evolution Nov 10, 2014

Today Guest Host Jon Young sits down with LDS author Russell McConkie and discuss his book “Genesis Evolution. Do science and religion really have to be at odds with each other? Are they compatible? Does there really need to be a debate about evolution vs. God? What if Moses actually understood the science behind the… Read More »108: Russell McConkie: Genesis Evolution

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107: The Cost of Discipleship Nov 03, 2014

To be a Disciple of Christ is more than to follow him. It is more than to be inclusive, to be kind, to be compassionate. It also has a cost. It is uncomfortable. It requires us to be challenged and to be pushed to our limits. Today we talk about that cost and why the… Read More »107: The Cost of Discipleship

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106: Jon Young: Faithful Framing Oct 31, 2014

Today I sit down with Jon Young. Jon will hopefully be guest hosting the podcast at times and I wanted to give listeners a feel for his journey, how he frames faith, and what trials and challenges he has been through. I hope you enjoy this episode and please be on the look out… Read More »106: Jon Young: Faithful Framing

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105: Grace and It’s Changing Power Oct 27, 2014

Today I share the presentation I did in the Indianapolis IN YSA Conference. My subject was Grace and it’s changing power in our lives. Included is a 15 minute soundbite from Brad Wilcox’s talk “His Grace is Sufficient” The powerpoint for this episode is available on the products page of the website Resources Brad and Wendee… Read More »105: Grace and It’s Changing Power

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104: Wendy Montgomery: Charity towards all Oct 20, 2014

Today we sit down with Wendy Montgomery who tells the story of her son Jordan, who came out as Gay in 2012 as a young teenager. She talks about her experience in the Church, how she hold out hope and leads with faith. It is an inspiring story of how to handle big challenges and… Read More »104: Wendy Montgomery: Charity towards all

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103: Fiona & Terryl Givens: Crucible of Doubt Oct 10, 2014

Today we sit down with LDS Scholars, Authors, and rolemodels within Mormonism, Terryl and Fiona Givens. We talk about their book “The Crucible of Doubt”. More specifically we speak about the themes of their book which is an effort to adjust paradigms and assumptions. As they testify of, this is the crux of the… Read More »103: Fiona & Terryl Givens: Crucible of Doubt

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Bonus: NT Wright: Historical Jesus PT4 Oct 07, 2014

This is a followup 4 pt series to compliment David Bokovoy’s interview on the Historical Jesus. Many of you are reading Bart Erhman and others who completely throw the Divine Christ out the door. Many simply discount every evidence as discrediting any view that sees the Divine in Christ. I want to say thanks to… Read More »Bonus: NT Wright: Historical Jesus PT4

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Bonus: NT Wright: Historical Jesus PT3 Oct 07, 2014

This is a followup 4 pt series to compliment David Bokovoy’s interview on the Historical Jesus. Many of you are reading Bart Erhman and others who completely throw the Divine Christ out the door. Many simply discount every evidence as discrediting any view that sees the Divine in Christ. I want to say thanks to… Read More »Bonus: NT Wright: Historical Jesus PT3

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Bonus: NT Wright: Historical Jesus PT2 Oct 07, 2014

This is a followup 4 pt series to compliment David Bokovoy’s interview on the Historical Jesus. Many of you are reading Bart Erhman and others who completely throw the Divine Christ out the door. Many simply discount every evidence as discrediting any view that sees the Divine in Christ. I want to say thanks to… Read More »Bonus: NT Wright: Historical Jesus PT2

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Bonus: NT Wright: Historical Jesus PT1 Oct 07, 2014

This is a followup 4 pt series to compliment David Bokovoy’s interview on the Historical Jesus. Many of you are reading Bart Erhman and others who completely throw the Divine Christ out the door. Many simply discount every evidence as discrediting any view that sees the Divine in Christ. I want to say thanks to… Read More »Bonus: NT Wright: Historical Jesus PT1

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102: David Bokovoy: Historical Jesus Oct 07, 2014

We sit down again with David Bokovoy to discuss the Historical Jesus. We discuss what we can gather from the culture and from existing fragments and documents. We discuss the Q-source, Gospel of Thomas, and other nonbiblical sources such as Josephus and Tacitus. We also explain the time line the four gospels were written in… Read More »102: David Bokovoy: Historical Jesus

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101: Mitch Mayne: Mormon and Gay Sep 29, 2014

Sometimes we assume that there is no room to be Gay and be Mormon….. but today we blow that false assumption right out of the water. Today we also help LDS distinguish between Doctrine, Policy and Culture around this issue. We tackle how to be more inclusive and how to bring all unto Christ. Today… Read More »101: Mitch Mayne: Mormon and Gay

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100: Stage 4 Mormons: Episode 1 Sep 22, 2014

Today we have a special episode featuring a new program “Stage 4 Mormons” Ryan is our host. He talks with us about that transitional and sometimes difficult period of shifting from simple thinking to a more nuanced and complex way of thinking. Please send me feedback on this episode as we would enjoy hearing your thoughts.… Read More »100: Stage 4 Mormons: Episode 1

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099: Jeff Lindsay: Mormanity Sep 15, 2014

Jeff Lindsay lives in Shanghai but has roots in Utah and Wisconsin. His interests include China and Chinese (the language and the food), intellectual property, chemical engineering, magic (a hobby), reading, writing, travel, photography, and his LDS faith. Jeff Lindsay has been defending the Church on the Internet since 1994, when he launched his LDSFAQ… Read More »099: Jeff Lindsay: Mormanity

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098: 15 ways to help Sep 08, 2014

I was asked in my stake to present my thoughts on what we can do to help both those with crippling doubts find faith and those without a crisis of faith to avoid them, and to also help leader, family, and friends be more supportive. This episode is an out flow of that with the 15 points shared below… Read More »098: 15 ways to help

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097: Men to Boys: Development of the Priesthood Sep 02, 2014

This episode borrows heavily from Author – William G. Hartley who wrote the paper – “From Men To Boys: LDS Aaronic Priesthood Offices 1829 – 1996” and all credit should be given to him as his paper is quoted extensively. This paper was published in JOURNAL OF MORMON HISTORY VOLUME 22, No. 1 SPRING 1996… Read More »097: Men to Boys: Development of the Priesthood

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096: Jediism: Temple of The Jedi Order Aug 25, 2014

Today I sit down with Michael, a member of the Jedi Faith or Jediism. We discuss his Faith’s history, Doctrine, and how it is often made light of but really a viable alternative to one who is disillusioned with other organized religion. He talks about the force, the Jedi Code, and How their faith incorporates… Read More »096: Jediism: Temple of The Jedi Order

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095: Julie Willis: Asking Questions Aug 18, 2014

Today I take a look at a recent talk at BYU Idaho by Julie Willis. The talk titled “Gaining Light through Questioning” speaks of several concepts that we speak of often here on Mormon Discussion and which would benefit those struggling in a difficult faith transition. So sit back as we dissect this talk and hit… Read More »095: Julie Willis: Asking Questions

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094: David Bokovoy: Authoring the Old Testament Aug 11, 2014

Today we sit down with LDS scholar and author David Bokovoy. David is the Author of “Authoring the Old Testament : Genesis – Deuteronomy”. We break down what scripture is and isn’t, leveling false assumptions along the way. We discuss how to handle paradigm shifts when new info makes previous paradigms untenable. We also address… Read More »094: David Bokovoy: Authoring the Old Testament

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093: White Shirt Phenomena Aug 04, 2014

Today I talk about “The White Shirt Phenomena”. This is a great issue to use as a backdrop for our as a culture creating rules, believing they really are rules, and in the end there being no rule that exists. This applies to dozens of private interpretations we make within our culture and how we… Read More »093: White Shirt Phenomena

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092: Blind Obedience Jul 30, 2014

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… Read More »092: Blind Obedience

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091: Mark Staker: Church History in Ohio Jul 21, 2014

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… Read More »091: Mark Staker: Church History in Ohio

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090: Elder Oaks: the Sisters’ Power and Authority Jul 14, 2014

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… Read More »090: Elder Oaks: the Sisters’ Power and Authority

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089: Charlie Harrell: This is my Doctrine Jul 07, 2014

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

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088: Raelism: Faith of the Elohim Jun 30, 2014

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

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087: Vickey Pahnke Taylor: Goodness Matters Jun 23, 2014

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

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086: Jim McConkie: Reflections of Church and Family Jun 16, 2014

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

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085: Richard Poll: Iron Rodders and Liahonas Jun 10, 2014

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

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084: Kevin Christensen: Discerning True Prophets May 30, 2014

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

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083: Nancy Phippen Browne: Help Thou Mine Unbelief May 26, 2014

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

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082: Nick Galieti: Come Let Us Reason together May 19, 2014

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

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081: Attitude of Gratitude May 15, 2014

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

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080: Was Jesus Born on April 6th? May 12, 2014

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?

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079: My current views on SSA and homosexuality May 05, 2014

This episode is my trying to verbalize my views on SSA and homosexual behavior.

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077: Gospel Guilt Trip Apr 21, 2014

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.

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076: Matt Fradd: Catholic Apoligist Apr 14, 2014

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

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075: Patriarchal Blessing: My struggle in Church Dynamics Apr 07, 2014

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

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074: Melissa Wei-Tsing Inouye: Church Culture Mar 31, 2014

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

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073: Unrighteous Dominion Mar 24, 2014

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

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072: Garden of Eden: Literal of Figurative Mar 17, 2014

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

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071: Janet Eyring: Once Was Lost But Now Am Found Mar 10, 2014

We sit down with Janet Eyring. She tells her story of being a seeker, losing faith and leaving the Church, the sense of loss from having missed out on the faith of her youth while spending 20 years outside the Church, and her return the LDS Church. We talk about how her advice for those… Read More »071: Janet Eyring: Once Was Lost But Now Am Found

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070: My request to Church Leadership Feb 18, 2014

Today I want to express my Gratitude for what “The powers that be” (First Presidency, Quorum of the 12 Apostles, Curriculum committee, and others who impact what I hear and learn on Sundays) have done to help me in my trial of faith. I also want to ask and offer ideas on behalf of me… Read More »070: My request to Church Leadership

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069: Jennifer Finlayson-Fife: LDS sexuality Feb 13, 2014

[[[ WARNING — WARNING — WARNING ]]] – This episode contains mature conversation that may be inappropriate for young listeners. Today we sit down with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, licensed psychotherapist, who Specializes in Individual and Couples Counseling. We talk today about LDS sexuality, how it is affected by LDS Culture and Doctrine and how to… Read More »069: Jennifer Finlayson-Fife: LDS sexuality

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068: Fisher’s of Men Feb 10, 2014

Today’s episode focuses on discussing some assumptions about what we know about the 12 Apostles in the Meridian of Time. We use as a backdrop for this episode an article titled “Fishers of Fish, Fishers of Men” where non LDS author Jerome Murphy-O’Connor discusses the Historical context of these men were. We end this episode… Read More »068: Fisher’s of Men

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067: Repercussions of the LDS.org’s Race article Feb 04, 2014

Today we talk about the far reaching repercussions beyond the sole issue of the priesthood ban. I attempt to show our Church is growing up and while this announcement provides problematic issues to work on such as defining Doctrine and how we as members dissent it also shows great maturation of the Church and may… Read More »067: Repercussions of the LDS.org’s Race article

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066: Valerie Hudson: Mormon Feminist Jan 28, 2014

I sit down with Valerie Hudson and discuss feminism and being who you are in spite of the pressure to conform. we also touch on subjects like mental illness, her conversion, and the ordain women movement. Dr. Valerie Hudson joined the faculty of the Bush School in 2012 as the George Bush Chair. An expert… Read More »066: Valerie Hudson: Mormon Feminist

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065: Race, Priesthood, and Doctrine Jan 21, 2014

Today we spend time discussing the narrative and timeline of the Priesthood ban, it subsequent rescinding. We also talk about the wider breadth of its impact on Doctrine http://www.lds.org/topics/race-and-the-priesthood?lang=eng http://www.pbs.org/mormons/interviews/holland.html https://mormonstories.org/other/Lowry_Nelson_1st_Presidency_Exchange.pdf http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/10/trial-of-your-faith?lang=eng http://speeches.byu.edu/?act=viewitem&id=1570

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064: Called Of God Jan 07, 2014

In today’s episode we explore who is called of God and where those called of God can be found. We end correlating this with understanding how we should treat those of other faiths. – Are only leaders in the LDS church “called” of God? – Is there a valid reason to be arrogant on any… Read More »064: Called Of God

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063: Mark Ashurst-McGee: Church History Department Dec 31, 2013

Todays episode is an interview with Mark Ashurst-McGee. He is an employee of the Church History Department. He is also one of the editors on the Joseph Smith Papers project. Bro. Ashurst-McGee received a B.A. and B.S. from Brigham Young University (BYU) in 1994,[4] and an M.A. in History from Utah State University (USU) in… Read More »063: Mark Ashurst-McGee: Church History Department

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062: Seth Payne Dec 17, 2013

Today I sit down with Seth Payne. A religion and Mormon Studies scholar. We discuss why people leave the LDS faith and what ways we could better support them Seth was one of the presenters at the 2013 FairMormon Conference and his paper he presented is included below http://www.sethpayne.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2013/08/Pastoral-Apologetics-FAIR-FINAL.pdf http://www.sethpayne.com/ex-mormon-narratives/ http://www.sethpayne.com/new-mormon-history/

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061: Unity vs Diversity Dec 10, 2013

Unity vs Diversity Are these two ideals on two opposite ends of the Spectrum or are these two compatible allies in a Christlike effort to bring all unto Christ. I weigh in on these two ideals and attempt to show the following – Why we sometimes feel the need to make others fit a mold… Read More »061: Unity vs Diversity

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060: Blair Hodges: Maxwell Institute Dec 03, 2013

My interview with Blair Hodges. He works in Public Affairs with the Neal A Maxwell institute. We discuss the changes at the Maxwell institute, the general status of faith struggles in the Church, along with his working alongside Richard Bushman and Terryl Givens. We discuss faith and how we each are different in how we… Read More »060: Blair Hodges: Maxwell Institute

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059: Susan Swann: Coming Home Nov 26, 2013

We sit down with LDS author Susan Swann author of the book “Coming Home: A Mormon’s Return to Faith” Description of her book: Susan’s story of her painful journey away from her Mormon faith and her road back home delivers a message of hope and encouragement that will help others also struggling to find their… Read More »059: Susan Swann: Coming Home

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058: Seer Stones and Treasure Digging Nov 19, 2013

Critics cite The Church as intentionally creating a simple sanitized view of the Translation of the Book of Mormon. But what really happened? Here is my personal take on the Translation process and what I think is a very good shot at the real storyline. Did the Church intentionally hide information? What are we to… Read More »058: Seer Stones and Treasure Digging

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057: My Journey Through These Phases Nov 12, 2013

Last week we discussed my faith transition model. This week I share with you my personal journey working through those three phases. This is based on a paper I was asked to contribute to Terryl and Fiona Givens and hope that in understanding the three phases and the real life application in my personal faith… Read More »057: My Journey Through These Phases

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056: Transitional Phases of Faith Nov 05, 2013

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

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055: Nick Galieti: James Rasband and the Atonement of Christ Oct 28, 2013

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

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054: Terryl Givens: Crucible of Doubt Oct 14, 2013

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

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053: Grace Fireside: His Grace is Suffcient Oct 10, 2013

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

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052: Richard Bushman: Rough Stone Rolling Oct 07, 2013

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

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051: Karin Mecham: Teenage Pregnancy Sep 30, 2013

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

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050: Jon Westover and Bill Reel: Doctrine Sep 20, 2013

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

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049: Claudia Bushman: Mormon Women Have Their Say Sep 16, 2013

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

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048: Caroline Kline: Mormon Women Have Their Say Sep 08, 2013

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

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047: Adam Miller: Rube Goldberg Machines Sep 02, 2013

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

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046: Patrick Mason: War and Peace Aug 24, 2013

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

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045: The Virtue of Patience Aug 22, 2013

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

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044: Russell Stevenson: Elijah Abels First Black Mormon Aug 19, 2013

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

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043: Nick Galieti- The Good Word Aug 08, 2013

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

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042: Tithing: a nuanced view Jul 29, 2013

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

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Bonus: Radio West: Hans Mattson and Doubting Mormons Jul 26, 2013

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

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041: Moroni 7 and Fowler Stage 5 Jul 22, 2013

http://www.pbs.org/mormons/interviews/holland.html <—Holland PBS Interview The Book of Mormon, says Critics, is a made up Book of Fiction created Joseph Smith as a hoax as he pulled the wool over our eyes. I can’t see it that way. I see the Book of Mormon as deep and full of spiritual insights. I see the Book of… Read More »041: Moroni 7 and Fowler Stage 5

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040: Greg Prince on Faith and David O. McKay Jul 15, 2013

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

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038: Rock Waterman: Pure Mormonism Jul 08, 2013

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

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037: Brian Hales : Polygamy Jul 01, 2013

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

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036: Reconverted Dot Org Jun 24, 2013

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

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035: Will The Circle be Unbroken Jun 21, 2013

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

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034: Steven Harper: The First Vision Jun 17, 2013

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

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033: True And Living Church Jun 11, 2013

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

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032: Deeper Meaning of the Sacrament May 27, 2013

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

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031: Brant Gardner: Gift And Power May 21, 2013

I sit down with LDS author Brant Gardner to discuss his book “The Gift and Power – Translating the Book of Mormon” and ask him tough questions about the translation process, Joseph’s Scrying or mystical use of the seer stone and skins of blackness in the Book of Mormon. We also touch on the Meso-American… Read More »031: Brant Gardner: Gift And Power

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030: Mike Ash: Shaken Faith Syndrome May 13, 2013

In this interview with LDS author Mike Ash, we talk about his book “Shaken Faith Syndrome”, faith crisis in general, and delve into a few issues like if the Church hides it’s History His book can be purchased here http://bookstore.fairlds.org/product.php?id_product=10 http://deseretbook.com/Shaken-Faith-Syndrome-Mike-Ash/i/5106855 Contact info if any questions on difficult issues or faith crisis mykdapa@comcast.net <——— Mike’s… Read More »030: Mike Ash: Shaken Faith Syndrome

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028: Brad Wilcox Pt. 1 May 06, 2013

Brad Wilcox is a professor of education at Brigham Young University and author of several books as well as a popular speaker in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Chile. Along with being a professor of education at Brigham… Read More »028: Brad Wilcox Pt. 1

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029: Brad Wilcox Pt. 2 May 06, 2013

Brad Wilcox is a professor of education at Brigham Young University and author of several books as well as a popular speaker in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Chile. Along with being a professor of education at Brigham… Read More »029: Brad Wilcox Pt. 2

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027: Sunstone Kirtland Talk Apr 29, 2013

This is from my Talk in the Kirtland Temple at the combined conference with Sunstone and the “Mormons in the Midwest”. My talk was titled “God’s Amazing Grace” I hope you enjoy. It is based on both my view of the doctrine of Christ and the enabling power of his amazing grace along with some… Read More »027: Sunstone Kirtland Talk

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026: Chris Reeve: Philosophical Problem of Evil Apr 28, 2013

Philosophical Problem of Evil In the philosophy of religion, the problem of evil leads to the question of how do we reconcile the existence of evil with that of a deity who is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnibenevolent. This critical argument delves into attempts to show that the co-existence of evil and such a deity is… Read More »026: Chris Reeve: Philosophical Problem of Evil

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025: Prophets & Apostles Apr 02, 2013

With General Conference coming up, this episode explores what Prophets and Apostles are, why it appears the prophets and apostles today are different from those of the old world, why they are different from even Joseph Smith of this dispensation, and what we are to make of it. We conclude asking if revelation still occurs… Read More »025: Prophets & Apostles

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023: Chris Reeve Pt. 1 Mar 25, 2013

Part 1 of my interview with Chris Reeve. Chris is a friend of mine who used to live in my ward and served with me in Leadership Callings. I always appreciated his intellect and way of seeing things from a different vantage point then me. We discuss his faith, inoculation against troublesome material, and how… Read More »023: Chris Reeve Pt. 1

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024: Chris Reeve Pt. 2 Mar 25, 2013

Part 2 of my interview with Chris Reeve. Chris is a friend of mine who used to live in my ward and served with me in Leadership Callings. I always appreciated his intellect and way of seeing things from a different vantage point then me. We discuss his faith, inoculation against troublesome material, and how… Read More »024: Chris Reeve Pt. 2

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022: John Montgomery: Leading With Faith Mar 12, 2013

John Montgomery is a faithful LDS who encountered ridicule and persecution as a teenager and young adult causing him to spend some time out of the Church. He tells his spending time in other churches, encounter with Hugh Nibley and FARMS, defending his faith, and his return to church with a greater appreciation for Faith.… Read More »022: John Montgomery: Leading With Faith

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021: Charles Anthon and the Lost 116 pages Feb 26, 2013

This much we know – Martin Harris was sent by Joseph Smith to visit the learned in New York with a Transcript in hand. One of those individuals he met with was professor Charles Anthon. The transcript which allegedly contained “reformed egyptian” straight off the metal plates from the Mormon “Golden Bible” along with a… Read More »021: Charles Anthon and the Lost 116 pages

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020: What is Real Faith Feb 18, 2013

What is FAITH? How does it relate to Knowledge? Is FAITH a choice? Why should it be a choice? Do we have to KNOW the gospel is true or is there value in just HOPING and ACTING enough? Is it more esteemed to have FAITH or KNOWLEDGE? Is DOUBT part of FAITH? How can… Read More »020: What is Real Faith

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019: Richard Bushman describes Faith Crisis Feb 12, 2013

This episode begins by discussing where the podcast is and some of the neat things that have occurred. We conclude by sharing remarks by Richard Bushman. The following is Richard Bushman’s introduction paper to the 2008 summer seminar, “Joseph Smith and His Critics,” given July 29, 2008.For me he gets at the heart of it!!!!!… Read More »019: Richard Bushman describes Faith Crisis

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Protected: 017: Matt Francom Pt. 1 Feb 04, 2013

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Protected: 018: Matt Francom Pt. 2 Feb 04, 2013

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016: Faith Crisis Training for Church Leaders Jan 29, 2013

This podcast is for all leaders of the church to better grasp why faith crisis occurs and how they can be helpful. It’s a crash course on what you are dealing with and why Faith Crisis is not always a bad thing.

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014: Britney Hartley Pt. 1 Jan 17, 2013

MormonDiscussion interviews Brittney Hartley. She discusses her faith journey which took her out of the church and then back in. She also discusses several topics important to the sisters of the church offering a better framework to support the sisters in their their faith and with the issues that concern them.To reach Brittney Hartley –… Read More »014: Britney Hartley Pt. 1

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015: Britney Hartley Pt. 2 Jan 16, 2013

Part 2 MormonDiscussion interviews Brittney Hartley. She discusses her faith journey which took her out of the church and then back in. She also discusses several topics important to the sisters of the church offering a better framework to support the sisters in their their faith and with the issues that concern them.To reach… Read More »015: Britney Hartley Pt. 2

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013: False Assumptions and Expectations Dec 12, 2012

We each deal with critical information about the church and how these issues cause us to struggle. Some of us find difficulty with the issues and others find the problem is with our assumptions and expectations. This podcast deals with those assumptions and expectations…….. enjoy

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012: Multiple First Vision Accounts Dec 05, 2012

Critics like to inform members of the LDS Church that Joseph had multiple accounts of his First Vision and that they contradict each other. They go so far as to say this is evidence that Joseph’s view of the Godhead was an evolving view.There are numerous Apologetic sites to explain the differences and why they… Read More »012: Multiple First Vision Accounts

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011: Brian Whitney Pt. 2 Dec 03, 2012

Brian Whitney is a moderator at the New Order Mormon web site – http://www.newordermormon.org/Brian also is currently working at the LDS Church History Department.Our interview covers Brian’s early life, discovering the LDS Church, and his own personal Faith Crisis journey. While every Faith journey is different, there are common themes that begin to surface through… Read More »011: Brian Whitney Pt. 2

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010: Brian Whitney Pt. 1 Dec 03, 2012

Brian Whitney is a moderator at the New Order Mormon web site – http://www.newordermormon.org/Brian also is currently working at the LDS Church History Department.Our interview covers Brian’s early life, discovering the LDS Church, and his own personal Faith Crisis journey. While every Faith journey is different, there are common themes that begin to surface through… Read More »010: Brian Whitney Pt. 1

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009: Receive the Holy Ghost Oct 26, 2012

Have you received him? There’s more to it then hands on your head! Might you consider the following talks as you go through this podcast and study what it takes to truly receive the Gift of the Holy Ghost. Elder Bednar -“Ye Must Be Born Again” – http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2007/04/ye-must-be-born-again?lang=eng&query=born+again+(name%3a%22David+A.+Bednar%22) Elder D. Todd Christofferson – “Born Again”… Read More »009: Receive the Holy Ghost

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008: Defining Doctrine Oct 23, 2012

Have you ever been taught in the church that – the Earth was 6,000 years old? – All native Americans are Lamanites? – Evolution is absolutely false Have you discovered some comments by leaders that are racist and offensive? Have you ever heard a crazy opinion from a leader that you disagreed with? Many of… Read More »008: Defining Doctrine

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007: Return to Fishing and a Quest for Loyalty Oct 17, 2012

This Episode is based on Elder Hollands Recent Conference Talk “The First Great Commandment”. Elder Holland made a great observation, which as I consider the story is very likely. In his talk he makes mention of “Cafeteria Mormon”, Faith Crisis, Loyalty to God and his Gospel. I tried to give Elder Holland’s talk some background… Read More »007: Return to Fishing and a Quest for Loyalty

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006: Grace: Perfected in Christ Sep 30, 2012

Grace – One of the most important principles in the Doctrine of Christ is so often misunderstood in LDS circles. Many feel Grace is only a last minute booster that assist us once we have done all we can do. Is that really what the church teaches? This episode is spent giving a synopsis of… Read More »006: Grace: Perfected in Christ

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005: Doctrine of Christ Pt. 4 Sep 25, 2012

In this final episode we focus on Ordinances, Good Works, and a conclusion. I hope you enjoyed. Please email me at reelmormon@gmail.com if you have an interest in a episode Topic you want to see discussed and also if you would like to do an interview. Thank you and God Bless

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004: Doctrine of Christ Pt. 3 Sep 19, 2012

In this episode we focus on Grace, Mercy and their role in Justification and Sactification. This discussion leads us into the following podcast on Ordinances Good Works. Resources to help one study these topics Brad Wilcox “His Grace is Suffcient” – http://speeches.byu.edu/?act=viewitem&id=1966 Gerald Lund “Salvation By Grace or Works” – http://www.lds.org/ensign/1981/04/salvation-by-grace-or-by-works Robert Millet “Grace, after all we… Read More »004: Doctrine of Christ Pt. 3

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003: Best of Stories and Parables in the Church Aug 26, 2012

This episode of Mormon Discussion shares with you short snippets from some of the best talks in the church. The snippets used are the stories and parables that have touched me and I hope after listening you might take time to check out their talks to see these stories in their context. My podcast in… Read More »003: Best of Stories and Parables in the Church

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002: Doctrine of Christ Pt. 2 Aug 24, 2012

In this episode we focus on Weakness and Humility and then go into Faith. This discussion leads us into the following podcast on Grace, Repentance, and Mercy. Please email us at reelmormon@gmail.com to notify us of possible topics that interest you or if your interested in an interview.

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001: Doctrine of Christ Pt. 1 Aug 09, 2012

In this episode we focus on the Laws and rules that God gives us and then the Law of the Gospel and how these two differ. This discussion leads us into the following podcast on Weakness and Humility. Please email us at reelmormon@gmail.com to notify us of possible topics that interest you or if your… Read More »001: Doctrine of Christ Pt. 1

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