Mormon Discussion By Bill Reel

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 […] The post 196: The Biology of Homosexuality appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

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 […] The post 195: Kathy Escobar appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

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 […] The post 194: Trust in the Dual Power of The Atonement appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

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 […] The post 192: The Collective Church appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

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 […] The post 191: Perspectives: Nancy Phippen Browne appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

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 The post 190: Further Light And Knowledge appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

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 […] The post 189: A Blog About Love appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

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 […] The post 188: Perspectives: Adam Miller appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

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 […] The post 187: My Interview #2 appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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