# Ex-Mormon Bishop Bill Reel on Church Money, Faith Crisis & LGBTQ Policy | MNRU Throwback Ep. 106

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Published: 2026-06-26T01:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this throwback episode of the Mormon News Roundup, Dives sits down with former LDS Bishop and well-known ex-Mormon podcaster Bill Reel for a wide-ranging conversation that still hits hard today.We dig into major issues shaping modern Mormon discourse, including the finances of the LDS Church, ongoing faith transitions and deconstruction, and the Church’s evolving (and often controversial) stance on LGBTQ members and policies.Bill brings his signature mix of experience, research, and candid reflection as we explore what happens when belief, leadership, and institutional trust collide.This is a re-release of Episode 106, originally one of the standout conversations on the channel.🎧 Full episode here: https://youtu.be/heLQ6QvVNEI📺 Subscribe for more Mormon News Roundup discussions, interviews, and commentary.Please consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundup Email: kolob@mormonnewsroundup.org Website: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093511869924 X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormon New episodes LIVE every Sunday and Monday nights at 9:30PM ESTPlease like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell. Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!The Mormon News Roundup is NOT affilated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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