I'm John DeLin. Next on Mormon Stories, I interview a currently serving Mormon Bishop.

Bill Real is currently serving as Bishop of the Sandusky Ward of the Cleveland, Ohio

Stake. We begin today's podcast by discussing Bishop Real's conversion to the Church after

reading Fon Brodie's No Man Knows My History and his advent of pursuit of Mormon apologetics

after his baptism. We also discuss in depth his calling as Bishop, including his job to

counsel youth and women on sexual matters, masturbation, and homosexuality.

The Church has changed in all sorts of ways. Do you think it's possible that this might change

too? That someday you can engage in sexual relations within the bonds of marriage?

You know, one of our articles of faith is that we believe there are still many great and wonderful

things yet to be revealed. And this is a Church of Revelation. Since Bishop Real is a listener

of the podcast, we discuss his perception and frustration of an increasing trend towards negativity

on Mormon stories. We also discuss the future direction of Mormon stories and Bishop Real offers

his advice for members in doubt. What advice would you give to somebody who's really on the fence

who's really struggling with their faith to help them through what they're struggling with?

If you're having a faith crisis, reach out to somebody, grab somebody in your award or in your

stake, who won you have trust with, and two, who may know some of these issues, find somebody

you trust and who knows those things and go talk to them. The other thing I would say is take

your time. An in-depth discussion with Bishop Real. Next, on Mormon stories.

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