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Roy wrote:
…Fair Mormon Outreach – How is this similar and different from StayLDS. Is it for those that seek to return to a more traditional faith? Establish a more nuanced faith? Seek to hold on to the things of value even without a belief in the foundational stories? Where might it fall on the spectrum of websites?
It sounds like this outreach site is focused mostly on apologetics and trying to maintain traditional orthodox LDS beliefs but also to show more sympathy to those struggling with doubts than what you will see on other sites where many Mormon apologists are apparently more concerned with trying to win the argument (in their own mind) than genuinely trying to help people stay in the Church. I see StayLDS as more of a last resort for people to try to make the Church work for them and/or come to terms with their changed beliefs after they have already mostly given up on trying to defend some of the history, doctrines, and policies of the Church anymore.
StayLDS is intended to help people stay LDS, whatever their current situation and whatever they need to do so at whatever level they choose. There really aren’t any parameters outside that simple mission. I like the suggestion to start a new thread about Mormon Fair Outreach. Anyone, feel free to do so.
http://mormondiscussion.podbean.com/http://mormondiscussion.podbean.com/” class=”bbcode_url”> Philosophical Problem of Evil
In the philosophy of religion, the problem of evil leads to the question of how do we reconcile the existence of evil with that of a deity who is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnibenevolent. This critical argument delves into attempts to show that the co-existence of evil and such a deity is unlikely or impossible, and attempts to show the contrary have been traditionally known as theodicies. Yet the LDS faith offers a unique paradigm to reconcile this age old question.
Chris Reeve hosts this episode of we reconcile evil in the world in a way that leaves room for Faith.
Helpful Links
BYU Philosophy Professor David Paulsen on the problem of evil
http://speeches.byu.edu/?act=viewitem&id=337http://speeches.byu.edu/?act=viewitem&id=337” class=”bbcode_url”> Elder Holland: Lessons from Liberty Jail
http://www.lds.org/library/display/0,4945,538-1-4543-1,00.html ” class=”bbcode_url”> http://www.lds.org/library/display/0,4945,538-1-4543-1,00.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Problem_of_evilhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Problem_of_evil” class=”bbcode_url”> SUNSTONE TALK AT KIRTLANDhttp://mormondiscussion.podbean.com/2013/04/29/sunstone-talk-at-kirtland/ ” class=”bbcode_url”> http://mormondiscussion.podbean.com/2013/04/29/sunstone-talk-at-kirtland/ This is from my Talk in the Kirtland Temple at the combined conference with Sunstone and the “Mormons in the Midwest”. My talk was titled “God’s Amazing Grace”
I hope you enjoy. It is based on both my view of the doctrine of Christ and the enabling power of his amazing grace along with some thoughts for those who are struggling faith.
UPCOMING INTERVIEWS – ASH, GARDNER, HALES http://mormondiscussion.podbean.com/2013/05/02/upcoming-interviews-ash-gardner-hales/ ” class=”bbcode_url”> http://mormondiscussion.podbean.com/2013/05/02/upcoming-interviews-ash-gardner-hales/ Barring last minute Conflicts with scheduling Interviews with Mike Ash, Brant Gardner, and Brian Hales are scheduled over the next 6 weeks.
If you have any questions for these three incredible Scholars please email me at
reelmormon@gmail.com Plus the Brad Wilcox interview will be available late on 5/6/2013
Stay Tuned – more to come
DBMormon wrote:My talk was titled “God’s Amazing Grace”
Thanks DB. Your talk touched my heart and gave me some things to ponder. Particularly what it might mean for me to have a “willing” heart. Thanks again!
You’re welcome Brant Gardner? I’m in! That’s quite the coup! Keep up the good work Bill. It’s taking off… I am glad. I think it could be a resource to help. If anyone has ideas or wants to help in some way let me know. Thanks for listening
[img]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tw8avjEcFDw/UVePwfgCW0I/AAAAAAAAAMQ/aLFDeP6z7ak/s320/BradWilcox.jpg [/img] Brad Wilcox Pt 1 & 2http://mormondiscussion.podbean.com/http://mormondiscussion.podbean.com/” class=”bbcode_url”> Brad Wilcox is a professor of education at Brigham Young University and author of several books as well as a popular speaker in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Chile.
Along with being a professor of education at Brigham Young University, he also has been a member of the general board of the Sunday School of the LDS Church. From 2003-2006 Wilcox was president of the Santiago Chile East Mission. He has also served as a bishop. In 2007 he was called as a counselor in the presidency of the BYU 4th stake.
Wilcox and his wife Deborah G. Gunnell “Debi” Wilcox, are the parents of 4 children. Debi is a registered nurse who served a mission in Guatemala before she married Brad.
Among books by Wilcox are The Continuous Atonement, Raising Ourselves to the Bar, The Continuous Conversion
Wilcox has often been a speaker at such Church Educational System programs as Especially for Youth and also at BYU Education Week and the BYU Women’s Conference. He may be most known for his talk “His Grace is Suffcient”
Resources
http://deseretbook.com/Continuous-Conversion-Brad-Wilcox/i/5097498 http://speeches.byu.edu/?act=viewitem&id=1966 http://www.lds.org/new-era/2012/08/his-grace-is-sufficient?lang=eng http://www.byutv.org/watch/49475abb-10d4-4f45-a757-7000b9945468 http://deseretbook.com/Learning-Not-Earning-Heaven-Brad-Wilcox/i/5076995 I’m listening to the latest interview of Brandon wilcox. I have to admit I’ve almost stopped listening a few times. He rubs me the wrong way. When he basically seemed to be taking credit for escalating talk about p*rn in the church (by publishing in church magazine) I couldn’t help but think “So you’re the reason we’re so obsessed with it? And you’re proud of that!? Then continuing by saying that he was one of the first to start focusing on m@sterb@tion…again…great. But mostly it was his almost self righteous lack of epistemological humility. He gave an example of a bumper sticker thanking God for beer, which he ridiculed. Why shouldn’t they thank God for beer, if it is something they are grateful for? There’s a strong chance they don’t see it as wrong… :eh: Anyways I’ve stuck with it as I’m interested in his perspective on Grace. The bits I’ve heard through all the intro stuff (~45mins in) seem very powerful.Sorry to hear your frustration. I love Bro. Wilcox and think his views on grace advance the ball and helps us reconcile this difficult subject. Glad you found some gems later on in the interview. http://mormondiscussion.podbean.com/ 
[img]http://www.fairblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Ash-newer-Picture.jpg [/img] In this interview with LDS author Mike Ash, we talk about his book “Shaken Faith Syndrome”, faith crisis in general, and delve into a few issues like if the Church hides it’s History
His book can be purchased here
http://bookstore.fairlds.org/product.php?id_product=10 http://deseretbook.com/Shaken-Faith-Syndrome-Mike-Ash/i/5106855 http://www.amazon.com/Shaken-Faith-Syndrome-Strengthening-Testimony/dp/1893036146 Contact info if any questions on difficult issues or faith crisis
Mike’s emailMichael R. Ash
is a Mormon scholar and apologist. Bro. Ash is on the management team for the Foundation for Apologetic Information & Research (FAIR), an international, volunteer, non-profit organization that produces material defending the LDS faith and answers queries from members (and investigators) who have challenging questions about Mormonism. Ash has written dozens of articles for FAIR as well as his own website, MormonFortress.com.
Ash has also written articles for the Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies (FARMS), Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought, and Sunstone Magazine. In June 2008, FAIR published Ash’s book entitled, Shaken Faith Syndrome: Strengthening One’s Testimony in Face of Criticism and Doubt which has received mostly positive reviews. In December 2008, Cedar Fort published Ash’s book, Of Faith and Reason: 80 Evidences Supporting the Prophet Joseph Smith. Michael writes a weekly column about LDS issues for the Deseret News (and Church News) owned online publication, Meridian Magazine, and the Mormon Times.
http://mormondiscussion.podbean.com/http://mormondiscussion.podbean.com/” class=”bbcode_url”> [img]http://1.gravatar.com/avatar/d0d8fee31412f93edf5636033b3b1521?s=140&d=retro&r=PG [/img] I sit down with LDS author Brant Gardner to discuss his book “The Gift and Power – Translating the Book of Mormon” and ask him tough questions about the translation process, Joseph’s Scrying or mystical use of the seer stone and skins of blackness in the Book of Mormon. We also touch on the Meso-American Setting model for the Book of Mormon.
Grant’s Books are available here
http://bookstore.fairlds.org/product.php?id_product=1227 http://www.gregkofford.com/products/the-gift-and-power http://deseretbook.com/Gift-Power-Translating-Book-Mormon-Brant-Gardner/i/5076561 
[img]http://calvaryinglewood.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Remember-Me.jpg [/img] http://mormondiscussion.podbean.com/http://mormondiscussion.podbean.com/” class=”bbcode_url”> DEEPER MEANING OF THE SACRAMENT
Presentation on the Symbolism, Covenant, and Power of the Sacrament.
We discuss what it means to be willing and how that word applies to the Ordinance of the Sacrament. How the Sacrament both Cleanses us and Sanctifies us and whether we are covenanting to Keep the Commandments or being willing to do so.
As always feedback is much appreciated.
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