Mormondiscussion Podcast

[Anonymous]

Matt Francom Interview is up

http://mormondiscussion.podbean.com/” class=”bbcode_url”>http://mormondiscussion.podbean.com/

Part 1

Feb 4th, 2013 by mormondiscussion

I sit down with Matt Francom. We discuss his difficult childhood, rebellion as a young man, his Mission, and his deconstruction of his faith. He discusses his encounter with polygamy in the church’s early history and a tragic event in his life that made polygamy hit home. We discuss his removing himself and his family into inactivity and complete disbelief. He ends part 1 describing his lowest moment on his journey.

Part 2

Matt Francom retells how he rebounded from his lowest point outside the church recounting the tender mercies of the Savior to slowly bring him full circle. He talks about the impact of a supportive but encouraging spouse, Leaving room to arrive somewhere beautiful, and how he found his way……. back in the LDS church, active and with a vibrant testimony of Jesus Christ.

[Anonymous]

Hi, DBMormon –

I just went to the site and listened to the nearly first thing that popped up, the interview with Brittney Hartley. I really enjoyed it and will listen in the future. I liked the pace of it; she had her thoughts prepared and it didn’t take long for her to make her points.

It might have been mentioned already, but in addition to many staylds people I would love to see interviewed, there is also “stealth” at NOM. Speaking of stealth, I would dearly love to “like” your page, etc., but until I know that I won’t be summarily tried, convicted and sentenced in the court of ward gossip, I can’t.

Thanks for your time and effort. Hope all is well in the Midwest. I have many happy memories of school field trips to Cedar Point!

[Anonymous]

Donations

Make at mormondiscussion.podbean.com

through PAYPAL or email me to make other arrangements

total donated thus far $272.00

Purchases – $20.00 MP3 player to gather material as a backup

$20.00 MP3 recorder – to record episodes on the run

$ 48.78 Podbean Subscription – carries me part way into 2013

BALANCE – after PayPal’s small cut = $172.93

I have also spent about 100.00 out of pocket for the original headset along with backup and Podbean basic subscription.

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Dear Listeners, I am so grateful for the donations received. I know how important this podcast is to those who need a voice to discuss these issues in faith. With that said let me share some future needs for the podcast.

A Laptop used solely to record the podcast – This allows me to make a studio in the basement rather then using the home computer which eliminates the sound of my son doing dishes in the background or my family having to hide upstairs during a interview. cost – $300 – 600

A better microphone, headset, and pop filter to make the sound quality improved $125 – up

Also some extras are an amp and a filter which will also improve sound – $100.00

Once this stuff is accumulated it should come down to the podbean subscription and maintenance.

[Anonymous]

The newest Episode is up

http://mormondiscussion.podbean.com/2013/02/12/richard-bushman-describes-faith-crisis/

and centers on the 2008 comments of Richard Bushman

This episode begins by discussing where the podcast is and some of the neat things that have occurred. We conclude by sharing remarks by Richard Bushman

The following is Richard Bushman’s introduction paper to the 2008 summer seminar, “Joseph Smith and His Critics,” given July 29, 2008.

For me he gets at the heart of it!!!!!

Information April 27th Conference “Mormons in the Middle”

Conference will take place April 26-27th

For those arriving early, there will be a potluck on Friday night. Otherwise there will be three sessions.

Session 1: Mental health Workshop led by two LDS licensed family therapists (Natasha Helfer Parker & Jennifer Finlayson Fife) (noon to 1:30pm)

Session 2: Regional Speakers: Bill Reel, Kevin Kloosterman, another speaker pending, (2:00pm to 3:30pm)

Tour of the Kirtland Temple: 3:30pm

Session 3: (In the Kirtland Temple), Jan Shipps (author of several books and articles on Mormonism and Mormon culture) and Bro. Karl Anderson ( Author: Joseph Smith Kirtland), another speaker pending. (6:30pm to 8:00pm)

Cost: still to be determined though likely in the $35.00 to $40.00 range.

[Anonymous]

Newest Episode – FAITH

http://mormondiscussion.podbean.com/2013/02/18/why-faith-is-a-choice-and-more-important-then-knowledge/” class=”bbcode_url”>http://mormondiscussion.podbean.com/2013/02/18/why-faith-is-a-choice-and-more-important-then-knowledge/

What is FAITH? How does it relate to Knowledge? Is FAITH a choice? Why should it be a choice?

Do we have to KNOW the gospel is true or is there value in just HOPING and ACTING enough?

Is it more esteemed to have FAITH or KNOWLEDGE?

Is DOUBT part of FAITH?

How can we become more comfortable with FAITH and HOPE when so many other seem sure in their KNOWLEDGE?

[Anonymous]

2/26/2013 episode The Anthon Transcript

http://mormondiscussion.podbean.com/2013/02/26/anthon-transcript-what-do-we-make-of-the-conflicting-stories//” class=”bbcode_url”>http://mormondiscussion.podbean.com/2013/02/26/anthon-transcript-what-do-we-make-of-the-conflicting-stories//

This much we know – Martin Harris was sent by Joseph Smith to visit the learned in New York with a Transcript in hand. One of those individuals he met with was professor Charles Anthon. The transcript which allegedly contained “reformed egyptian” straight off the metal plates from the Mormon “Golden Bible” along with a proposed translation. This is where the stories separate. Martin Harris and Joseph SMith claim Martin came back reporting Charles Anthon had confirmed the Characters and the translation. As we will see though, Charles Anthon has a different story to tell. Who’s lying and who is telling the truth? That is the focus of this episode of Mormon Discussion. What say ye?

http://thedigitalvoice.com/enigma/essays/AAffair1.htm” class=”bbcode_url”>http://thedigitalvoice.com/enigma/essays/AAffair1.htm

http://themormondiscussion.blogspot.com/” class=”bbcode_url”>http://themormondiscussion.blogspot.com/

[Anonymous]

I would love to listen to your newest podcast episode, but none of your podcasts will download or play on iTunes. I’ve tried other people podcasts and they work fine. I’ll try your podbean website.

[Anonymous]

Actually I can’t even play the audio on your podbean. Please help me out.

[Anonymous]

Been trying to download/listen to these on cellphone. No luck all.

Can someone advise please?

[Anonymous]

strange…. not sure what the issue is. I will ask my son if he can load them off itunes. sometimes, someone will point out a spelling error in my podcast episode so after I correct it it changes the link. Try to refresh and go back in and try again. I know others are listening to it as I get emails every week with feedback on them from listeners.

[Anonymous]

I tried it again. It still didn’t work.

[Anonymous]

can you get older episodes?

[Anonymous]

I can’t get any episode. I have tried podcasts by different people and they all work fine. If your son can get them posted somewhere else.

[Anonymous]

I went on my son’s IPOD last night, went to the itunes store clicked on my most recent episode. It played. Try clicking the fast forward button and see if that kick starts the episode as I have had to do that before. But it played and I had no issues.

Not sure what that means

Bill

[Anonymous]

(Sigh) I’m sorry but it still won’t work. I can’t even fast forward on the audio recordings. I’ve had it with iTunes. I give up on trying to download or play it anymore. Oh well. If you do download it somewhere, just let me know.

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