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Navigating A Troubling Religion: MD: 389
Oct 31, 202301:05:56Tap to summarizeIn 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 of coming to understand what you want. Author John Moroni Hanson unravels the threads of influence such as birth order, family, and identity, shedding light on the complex web that keeps people associated with the Mormon Church. From his process of breaking free to the painful journey of self-discovery, Hanson’s story is a testament to the power of healing, self-acceptance, and liberation from destructive emotions. This must-read memoir challenges beliefs and inspires personal growth with courage and compassion.” Join us as Bill and John offer those with doubts and anguish a new path that seeks to priortize the the one over the system, offering insights that resonate with people from various denominations, students of religion and psychology, and those seeking to understand when the church asks too much. Connect with John Moroni Hanson: https://www.facebook.com/john.hanson.9849 https://www.amazon.com/Navigating-Black-Ice-Mormon-Life-ebook/dp/B0CKY7ZL26?ref_=ast_author_mpb https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144219504 The post Navigating A Troubling Religion: MD: 389 appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.
Transcribe →Latter-day Lattes – Coffee Culture in the LDS Community: MD: 388
Oct 5, 202300:33:15Tap to summarizeIn 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 spite of of LDS Commandment in D&C 89 to abstain from coffee and other substances as part of the word of wisdom. Our discussion begins by examining the historical context of D&C 89 known as the Word of Wisdom which prohibits coffee within the LDS community, exploring the evolution of attitudes towards this caffeinated beverage.The article highlights the experiences and perspectives of young Mormons who have chosen to incorporate coffee into their daily lives. We hear personal anecdotes and reflections on how this decision intersects with their faith and sense of identity within the LDS community. We examine perspectives on the evolving relationship between religious doctrine and modern lifestyle choices, including the consumption of coffee. We also explore the potential impact of this shift on the broader LDS community, considering how it might influence intergenerational dynamics and discussions surrounding faith and cultural traditions. “Latter-day Lattes” seeks to provide a platform for understanding and appreciating the diverse experiences of young Latter-day Saints navigating this evolving aspect of their faith journey. RESOURCES: https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2023/09/26/why-more-more-young-latter-day/ The post Latter-day Lattes – Coffee Culture in the LDS Community: MD: 388 appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.
Transcribe →The Smoking Gun That Joseph Smith Practiced Polygamy: MD: 388
Jun 29, 202301:15:27Tap to summarizeOn 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 of data on these folks and the deeds https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/1388212?availability=Family%20History%20Library Contents: v. 1. A-B http://www.familysearch.org/library/books/idurl/1/298595 v. 2. C-F http://www.familysearch.org/library/books/idurl/1/325241 v. 3. G-J http://www.familysearch.org/library/books/idurl/1/321604 v. 4. K-M http://www.familysearch.org/library/books/idurl/1/324755 v. 5. N-R http://www.familysearch.org/library/books/idurl/1/325125 v. 6. S http://www.familysearch.org/library/books/idurl/1/296259 v. 7. T-Z. http://www.familysearch.org/library/books/idurl/1/532853 The post The Smoking Gun That Joseph Smith Practiced Polygamy: MD: 388 appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.
Transcribe →What Can We Say About the Nature Of Reality: Mormon Discussion: 387
Jun 20, 202301:56:19Tap to summarizeBill 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 fact reality. The post What Can We Say About the Nature Of Reality: Mormon Discussion: 387 appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.
Transcribe →What Can We Say About the Nature Of Reality: MD: 386
Jun 5, 202302:37:14Tap to summarizeBill 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. The post What Can We Say About the Nature Of Reality: MD: 386 appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.
Transcribe →MD: 385: Honest Conversations About Faith: A Testimony of the Restored Gospel: w/ Jacob Hansen & Bill Reel
May 26, 202302:12:05Tap to summarizeRarely 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 how one derives confidence in it. The goal of this conversation as well as any that may follow or come before is to create a space where both parties seek to best understand the other’s point of view and to have a safe space to add clarity and context to one’s perspective to ensure as little misunderstanding as possible. The hope is that these conversations give listeners a well rounded view of controversial issues so that they might be able to work out their own thoughts, beliefs, and perspectives in a safe environment and to show both sides that healthy disagreement can in fact happen. Jacob Hansen Bio: Jacob is a Life long member of the LDS Church (His Mom is a convert) He served a mission in Argentina 2005-2007 Jacob graduated at BYU Hawaii with a Business Degree He is a Podcaster, Youtuber, Blogger He is the only one of his 8 siblings still active in the church. He has served primarily in the young men’s organization in his ward for the past 10 years including recently serving as 2nd and then 1st counselor in ward bishopric. Primary interests: Philosophy, History, Religion, Sailing, Surfing, JiuJitsu, Hunting, Adventures. He married his college sweetheart in 2010 and they have 4 kids. Bill Reel bio: Bill was a convert to the LDS Church at 17 years old. He served as a Bishop in that same ward from the age of 29 to 34. While a sitting Bishop, Bill had a faith crisis and began deconstructing his beliefs going so far as to deconstruct Christ and God. While Bill is satisfied with the label of Atheist he also considers himself a mystic and drawn to secular Buddhism. Bill is the Executive Director for the Non-Profit Mormon Discussion Inc and host/co-hosts several podcasts including Mormonism LIVE and the Almost Awakened Podcast. Bill and his wife have been married 25 years and they have 4 children and 3 grandkids and they reside in Washington Utah RESOURCES: https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/prophets-and-fallibility/ https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/the-mormon-truth-crisis/ https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/the-mormon-paradox/ https://iep.utm.edu/val-snd/ The post MD: 385: Honest Conversations About Faith: A Testimony of the Restored Gospel: w/ Jacob Hansen & Bill Reel appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.
Transcribe →076: Matt Fradd: Catholic Apoligist
Apr 14, 2014Tap to summarizeToday 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 between Catholic and LDS Doctrine and beliefs http://mattfradd.com/ http://mattfradd.com/2013/11/25/why-i-dont-think-mormonism-is-a-cult/ The post 076: Matt Fradd: Catholic Apoligist appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.
Transcribe →062: Seth Payne
Dec 17, 2013Tap to summarizeToday 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/ The post 062: Seth Payne appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.
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