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Bill Reel
LDS Church
Mormonism
Joseph Smith
Book Of Mormon
Mormon Church
General Conference
Doctrine and Covenants
Polygamy
Brigham Young
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints
Latter-Day Saints
BYU
Dallin H. Oaks
Plural Marriage
Prophetic Fallibility
Christmas
Chiasmus
Austin Fife
The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints
Mental Health

Navigating Mormonism One Episode At A Time

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An Explosive Investigation Into the Church’s Data Center Deals BREAKING NEWS: Is the LDS Church quietly entering the booming artificial intelligence industry while its apostles warn members about the dangers of AI? In this special edition of The Morm... more

Halloween marks the 100th anniversary of Harry Houdini’s tragic and untimely death. For years thereafter, Houdini’s surviving widow held annual séances on this anniversary to see if the greatest escape artist of all time could escape the clutches of ... more

A former Mormon missionary, a 15-year-old girl, and a controversial court decision that raises serious questions about accountability and justice. Tonight on the Mormon Newscast, we’re covering the disturbing criminal case involving Krew Zaugg, a Mor... more

Samuel Brunson: Between the Temple & the Tax Collector What happens when religious freedom, tax law, and the financial practices of the LDS Church collide? In this episode of Mormon Discussion, Bill Reel sits down with Samuel Brunson, a professor of ... more

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Recent Guests

Samuel Brunson
Professor of law at Loyola University Chicago and author of *Between the Temple and the Tax Collector*
Loyola University Chicago
Episode: Samuel Brunson: Between the Temple and the Tax Collector Final
Meggan Hayes
Host of Generally Unquotable
Generally Unquotable
Episode: Mormon Apologists DEBUNKED!
Audra Phelps
Master coach for women who have left the Mormon Church and former high school biology teacher.
Episode: Audra Phelps: Mormon (And Post-Mormon) Parenting
Randy Bell
PhD and researcher
Episode: All-Star Panel on General Conference: RFM: 486
Jim Bennett
Host of Inside Out
Inside Out
Episode: All-Star Panel on General Conference: RFM: 486
Summur-Rayn Berrett
Episode: All-Star Panel on General Conference: RFM: 486
Garrett Gong
Elder, speaker in General Conference; temple doctrine focus in this talk
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Episode: Saturday Morning Session! General Conference Recap! RFM: 482
Tamara Runia
Sister Runia, talks about adversity and faith in the face of life's trials
Young Women Presidency
Episode: Saturday Morning Session! General Conference Recap! RFM: 482
Gerald Causey
Elder, new member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles; bearing witness discussion
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Episode: Saturday Morning Session! General Conference Recap! RFM: 482

Hosts

Bill Reel
Co-host and discussion facilitator, focuses on narrative critique and topic framing
Rebecca Biblioteca
Co-host providing reporting, commentary, and topic analysis across episodes

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 704 ratings
  • Important topic

    I appreciate you covering the sheer volume of child sexual abuse, and the church’s moves to protect it, because it’s so much more pervasive than i believed. I am one of those parents listening who has made more cautious choices thanks to your coverage. We are in the church (although I personally don’t believe most of its unique truth claims). A man in our ward took my 3 year old son into the men’s bathroom when my back was turned and attempted to remove his clothes (allegedly to help him use the... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jjjjjjjvvvvvvvrrrrrrr
    United States24 days ago
  • Church Growth

    It just goes to show, as the Church grows and gets more real estate and financial assets, the Prophet really is a Profit.

    Mike L.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    falconboomer
    United States10 months ago
  • Quit bashing us

    Get a hobby

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    CatsDontDanceFan4
    United Statesa year ago
  • Sowing doubt?

    This podcast wants to appear unbiased but I’m not so sure…just listen with discretion please

    Apple Podcasts
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    lg7240!
    United States2 years ago
  • Really unkind

    I am really disappointed by your episode about trans folks. I get that there are opposing perspectives in this controversial topic but it is very unfair to discuss trans rights and trans healthcare without including a trans person in the conversation. This is like having an episode about women’s rights without including a woman. Or talking about black people and the priesthood without talking to any black people about the pain that causes. (Actually, now that I type this, I realize you have ... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    Molly Formon
    United States3 years ago

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Samuel Brunson: Between the Temple and the Tax Collector Final
Q: When you read the SEC order, does it seem clear that the top leaders of the church gave the OK to do something that was wrong?
Brunson says the arrangement appears to have been approved by top leaders, but he cannot establish what they knew or who was responsible. He says the church was culpable, and that bad legal advice would not excuse a violation, though it could affect whether individuals intended wrongdoing.
Samuel Brunson: Between the Temple and the Tax Collector Final
Q: What are the actual obligations that come with being a tax-exempt church, and how do those obligations differ from those of an ordinary nonprofit charity?
Brunson explains that churches and other tax-exempt organizations generally owe corporate income tax on unrelated business income. Churches can place commercial activity in taxable subsidiaries, while investment income may remain tax-exempt. Current law does not require a church to spend down its wealth, provided it continues to qualify for a tax-exempt purpose.
Audra Phelps: Mormon (And Post-Mormon) Parenting
Q: What tends to go wrong in mixed-faith parenting, and what does healthy compromise and cooperation look like?
Phelps says parents should try to understand each other's perspectives, avoid putting children in the middle, and allow children to choose whether to attend church. Reflective listening and conversations focused on understanding can help parents communicate and model respectful disagreement.
Audra Phelps: Mormon (And Post-Mormon) Parenting
Q: What are the first steps for parents when they set the script of Mormonism aside?
Phelps recommends pausing, learning to trust one's own judgment, and asking what values and relationships the family wants to build. She suggests creating a family mission statement and making room for children to learn from mistakes without automatic shame.
All-Star Panel on General Conference: RFM: 486
Q: Can a faithful spouse receive promised eternal blessings if a temple marriage does not endure?
The panel debates David Bednar's explanation of vertical and lateral sealings, including whether it offers reassurance to people in mixed-faith marriages or alters the Church's teaching that exaltation requires sealing.

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The lineup analyzes Mormon history, doctrine, and contemporary culture through rigorous editorial scrutiny, blending legal, historical, and ethical perspectives. Episodes frequently critique church governance, archival evidence, and policy around transparency, abuse, and reform, while hosting panel discussions with scholars, former members, and critics. A notable pattern is deep dives into historical events (from Zion's Camp to early Nauvoo) and high-profile leadership topics, often framed with a push for accountability and clear communication. The show's strength lies in sharp, evidence-driven debate and willingness to challenge official narratives, making it appealing for listeners who want thorough, critical exploration of Mormonism from... more

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