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Sherri 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 Sherri Dew makes this time around. Make some hot chocolate, grab a slice of… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 107: Sherri Dew You Know – A Not So Christmas Special https://mdpodcast.org/2022/12/mormonism-live-107-sherri-dew-you-know-a-not-so-christmas-special/ The post Mormonism LIVE: 107: Sherri Dew You Know – A Not So Christmas Special https://mdpodcast.org/2022/12/mormonism-live-107-sherri-dew-you-know-a-not-so-christmas-special/ appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel https://mdpodcast.org.
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 https://mdpodcast.org/2022/12/mormonism-live-106-deznat-exposed/ The post Mormonism LIVE: 106: DezNat Exposed https://mdpodcast.org/2022/12/mormonism-live-106-deznat-exposed/ appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel https://mdpodcast.org.
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 https://mdpodcast.org/2022/12/mormonism-live-105-when-mormon-leaders-encourage-violence/ The post Mormonism LIVE: 105: When Mormon Leaders Encourage Violence https://mdpodcast.org/2022/12/mormonism-live-105-when-mormon-leaders-encourage-violence/ appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel https://mdpodcast.org.
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 https://mdpodcast.org/2022/12/mormonism-live-104-captain-nemo-vs-the-lds-church/ The post Mormonism LIVE: 104: Captain Nemo VS The LDS Church https://mdpodcast.org/2022/12/mormonism-live-104-captain-nemo-vs-the-lds-church/ appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel https://mdpodcast.org.
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 https://mdpodcast.org/2022/11/mormonism-live-103-thomas-murphy-on-the-third-convention/ The post Mormonism LIVE: 103: Thomas Murphy on the Third Convention https://mdpodcast.org/2022/11/mormonism-live-103-thomas-murphy-on-the-third-convention/ appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel https://mdpodcast.org.
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. The post Mormonism LIVE: 102: The Greatest Problem In The LDS Church https://mdpodcast.org/2022/11/mormonism-live-102-the-greatest-problem-in-the-lds-church/ appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel https://mdpodcast.org.
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 https://mdpodcast.org/2022/11/mormonism-live-101-the-third-convention/ The post Mormonism LIVE: 101: The Third Convention https://mdpodcast.org/2022/11/mormonism-live-101-the-third-convention/ appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel https://mdpodcast.org.
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 The post Mormon Discussion: 377: Quick Lesson in Rational Thinking https://mdpodcast.org/2022/11/mormon-discussion-377-quick-lesson-in-rational-thinking/ appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel https://mdpodcast.org.
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 https://mdpodcast.org/2022/11/mormonism-live-100-100th-episode-super-show/ The post Mormonism LIVE: 100: 100th Episode Super Show https://mdpodcast.org/2022/11/mormonism-live-100-100th-episode-super-show/ appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel https://mdpodcast.org.
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 https://mdpodcast.org/2022/10/mormonism-live-099-the-1826-trial-of-joseph-smith-the-glass-looker/ The post Mormonism LIVE: 099: The 1826 Trial of Joseph Smith The Glass Looker https://mdpodcast.org/2022/10/mormonism-live-099-the-1826-trial-of-joseph-smith-the-glass-looker/ appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel https://mdpodcast.org.
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 https://mdpodcast.org/2022/10/mormonism-live-098-gold-gifts-deeds-harsh-measures/ The post Mormonism LIVE: 098: Gold Gifts, Deeds, & Harsh Measures https://mdpodcast.org/2022/10/mormonism-live-098-gold-gifts-deeds-harsh-measures/ appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel https://mdpodcast.org.
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 The post Mormon Discussion: 376: Utilizing the Jehovah’s Witnesses to Understand Mormonism https://mdpodcast.org/2022/10/mormon-discussion-376-utilizing-the-jehovahs-witnesses-to-understand-mormonism/ appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel https://mdpodcast.org.
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 https://mdpodcast.org/2022/10/mormon-discussion-375-plagiarism-in-joseph-smiths-mormonism/ The post Mormon Discussion: 375: Plagiarism In Joseph Smith’s Mormonism https://mdpodcast.org/2022/10/mormon-discussion-375-plagiarism-in-joseph-smiths-mormonism/ appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel https://mdpodcast.org.
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! The post Mormonism LIVE: 097: A Chat w/ Elder Bednar Part 2 https://mdpodcast.org/2022/10/mormonism-live-097-a-chat-w-elder-bednar-part-2/ appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel https://mdpodcast.org.
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 https://mdpodcast.org/2022/10/mormonism-live-096-mormonism-masonry/ The post Mormonism LIVE: 096: Mormonism & Masonry https://mdpodcast.org/2022/10/mormonism-live-096-mormonism-masonry/ appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel https://mdpodcast.org.
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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! The post Mormonism LIVE: 095: A Chat w/Elder Bednar https://mdpodcast.org/2022/10/mormonism-live-095-a-chat-w-elder-bednar/ appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel https://mdpodcast.org.
Dan Vogel joins RFM to discuss the Occult in the Life of Joseph Smith and his family. The post Mormonism LIVE: 094: Joseph Smith & The Occult https://mdpodcast.org/2022/10/mormonism-live-094-joseph-smith-the-occult/ appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel https://mdpodcast.org.
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 https://mdpodcast.org/2022/09/mormonism-live-093-the-tar-and-feathering-of-joseph-smith/ The post Mormonism LIVE: 093: The Tar and Feathering of Joseph Smith https://mdpodcast.org/2022/09/mormonism-live-093-the-tar-and-feathering-of-joseph-smith/ appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel https://mdpodcast.org.
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 https://mdpodcast.org/2022/09/mormon-discussion-374-is-mormonism-absurd-the-bible/ The post Mormon Discussion: 374: Is Mormonism Absurd? – The Bible https://mdpodcast.org/2022/09/mormon-discussion-374-is-mormonism-absurd-the-bible/ appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel https://mdpodcast.org.
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. The post Mormon Discussion: 373: Bill Reel – Stories from My Life https://mdpodcast.org/2022/09/mormon-discussion-373-bill-reel-stories-from-my-life/ appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel https://mdpodcast.org.
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 https://mdpodcast.org/2022/09/mormonism-live-092-mormon-movie-maker/ The post Mormonism LIVE: 092: Mormon Movie Maker https://mdpodcast.org/2022/09/mormonism-live-092-mormon-movie-maker/ appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel https://mdpodcast.org.
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 https://mdpodcast.org/2022/09/mormonism-live-091-bonnie-cordon-the-breath-of-life-hearhim/ The post Mormonism LIVE: 091: Bonnie Cordon & The Breath of Life #HearHim https://mdpodcast.org/2022/09/mormonism-live-091-bonnie-cordon-the-breath-of-life-hearhim/ appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel https://mdpodcast.org.
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 https://mdpodcast.org/2022/08/mormonism-live-090-weird-alma-strikes-again/ The post Mormonism LIVE: 090: Weird Alma Strikes Again https://mdpodcast.org/2022/08/mormonism-live-090-weird-alma-strikes-again/ appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel https://mdpodcast.org.
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 https://mdpodcast.org/2022/08/mormon-discussion-372-is-mormonism-absurd-angels-animals/ The post Mormon Discussion: 372: Is Mormonism Absurd – Angels & Animals https://mdpodcast.org/2022/08/mormon-discussion-372-is-mormonism-absurd-angels-animals/ appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel https://mdpodcast.org.
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 https://mdpodcast.org/2022/08/mormonism-live-089-manipulation-money-mormon-sex-abuse/ The post Mormonism LIVE: 089: Manipulation, Money, & Mormon Sex Abuse https://mdpodcast.org/2022/08/mormonism-live-089-manipulation-money-mormon-sex-abuse/ appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel https://mdpodcast.org.
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 https://mdpodcast.org/2022/08/mormon-discussion-371-is-mormonism-absurd-native-americans-lamanites/ The post Mormon Discussion: 371: Is Mormonism Absurd – Native Americans & Lamanites https://mdpodcast.org/2022/08/mormon-discussion-371-is-mormonism-absurd-native-americans-lamanites/ appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel https://mdpodcast.org.
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 https://mdpodcast.org/2022/08/mormon-discussion-370-is-mormonism-absurd-america-the-land-of-promise/ The post Mormon Discussion: 370: Is Mormonism Absurd – America The Land of Promise https://mdpodcast.org/2022/08/mormon-discussion-370-is-mormonism-absurd-america-the-land-of-promise/ appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel https://mdpodcast.org.
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. The post Mormonism LIVE: 088: LDS FORCE https://mdpodcast.org/2022/08/mormonism-live-088-lds-force/ appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel https://mdpodcast.org.
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 https://mdpodcast.org/2022/08/mormon-discussion-369-the-death-of-free-agency-in-mormonism/ The post Mormon Discussion: 369: The Death of Free Agency in Mormonism https://mdpodcast.org/2022/08/mormon-discussion-369-the-death-of-free-agency-in-mormonism/ appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel https://mdpodcast.org.
