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 discomfort that they barely can make it through receiving a recommend at the end or simply do not “pass” and are amazed at the fact that at least at present I hold a valid current Temple Recommend.  So today I go through the questions.  Helping listeners to see my approach.  for listeners to see how I define terms and what my thoughts are as I go through the important experience within Mormonism.  I hope this is helpful.  Thanks for listening!

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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.

You can purchase her book by clicking here

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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 “Mormonism For Beginners”.

iPlates Volume 1

iPlates Volume 2

Mormonism For Beginners

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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 due to Trace.  Today Trace shares his talk “Resolution For Conversion”.  With the New Year upon us may we each find hope for a brighter day!

RESOURCES:

PDF of Full Unabridged Talk

Recording of talk given in sacrament meeting

PDF of Abridged Version that was given in Sacrament

Purchase the amazing book Planted quoted in the talk here

Mormon Discussion Interview with Patrick Mason Ep. 220

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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 together loose ends, and connect all this discussion and end talking about what is dependable and what is unlikely and at last encouragement to hold faith in the divine.  Below each episode will be a ton of resources to go off and learn more on your own……  Thanks and May you find the Christ of Faith in your own life.

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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 of resources to go off and learn more on your own.

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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 of resources to go off and learn more on your own.

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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 of resources to go off and learn more on your own.

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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 in the reconciliation of the Synoptic Gospels.  Below each episode will be a ton of resources to go off and learn more on your own.

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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 is believed to be the earliest gospel when originally written.  Below each episode will be a ton of resources to go off and learn more on your own.

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