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Speed Running Scientology... Are LDS Temples Next?! (Mormon Temple Raids Discussion)Speedrunners Targeting Mormon Temples? Scientology Raids Come to LDS Temples. Will Speedrunners Raid LDS Temples? Inside the Viral Trend & Security Concerns. Join the Ward Radio crew as we dive into the wild world of "speedrunning" religious buildings. After groups repeatedly infiltrated and mapped Ch...

Alright. We got a lot to talk about, the change in church schedules, Emily Susan Pack's new HILARIOUS song, and the latest reactions to

Rodney Norman and Hayden Holm are in town, and what better time for the church to announce a female invasion of the beaches of Sunday School Normandy! Good, Bad, Ugly, Undecided? We React!

Today, in studio we have 3 Tik-Tok apologists for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints here, and they are ready to respond!

In this candid and energetic behind-the-scenes conversation, Cardon and Fidatrix discuss the cultural and spiritual landscape of Latter-day Saint (LDS) communities in Australia, with a particular focus on how American media and anti-Mormon content influence Aussie church members.

In this episode of Ward Radio, Cardon Ellis and Joseph dive into the problem of why so many youth are leaving The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and explore potential solutions grounded in their personal experiences and observations.

Which one are YOU?! So... apparently there's an LDS Theologian test rendered by Noah Airmet and LJ Saurman... and we are gonna take it live and test some of the results. Resources Noah mentioned—Take the quiz! https://lds-theology-quiz.vercel.app/William V. Smith’s Biography of the King Follet Discourse: https://www.amazon.com/King-Follett-Sermon-Biography/dp/1948218852BYU’s The Restored Gospe...

This episode of WARD RADIO dives into the recurring debate: Did Joseph Smith, the founder of the LDS Church, originally hold a Trinitarian view of God, and if so, did his beliefs evolve over time? Featuring Cardon Ellis, Jonah Barnes, and Ryland, the conversation deconstructs common narratives, both from within the church and from ex- or anti-Mormon voices.

This episode of WARD RADIO, hosted by Cardon Ellis, features an in-depth and lively conversation with Fidatrix, a talented Polynesian musician and content creator known for his creative remixes of LDS primary songs and hymns, as well as his comedic sketches centered on Latter-day Saint and Polynesian culture.

The Clawson Brothers: How Early Mormon Cinema Began in the Silent Film Era 🎥✨Step back into the early 1900s and discover the inspiring, little-known story of the Clawson brothers — Shirl and Chet — the true pioneers who launched Mormon Cinema during the silent film era. From filming General Conference sessions and Church events to creating ambitious plans for a full-length Book of Mormon feature...

In this episode, Cardon, Jonah and Rayland dive into the recent online incident popularly described as the LDS Church getting "hacked"—but as the conversation unfolds, it becomes clear that calling it a "hack" is pretty generous.

Here's Luke Hanson's Latter-Day Saint perspective and rating on "Christian YouTube". Cardon Ellis reacts and responds.

So... between Cabot Phillips and his Joseph Smith rants, to Pints with Aquinas and "Burning Books"... does the Daily Wire even want Latter-Day Saint subscribers?

Elder Uchtdorf Hijacked a Plane to Escape the USSR! The Wild Tabernacle Choir StoryIn this hilarious Ward Radio episode, the crew dives into one of the most legendary (and daring) stories from Church history: when Soviet officials refused to let the Mormon Tabernacle Choir leave the USSR, a young Dieter F. Uchtdorf — experienced Lufthansa pilot and future Apostle — took matters into his own hands....

Hey Ladies and Gentlemen! There's been a lot of talk recently about "traditional" Christian notions of "Trinity" vs. modern (and ancient) notions of "Godhead" in LDS doctrine.

Did you know there was a forgotten "first wave" of LDS cinema? Director Barrett Burgin is here to help explain it! Link to Barrett Burgin's Term Paper: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dq3DVwI7evFCjjYmMK45cV89PUK7a_FVrLvJek7WMf4/edit?usp=sharingHistory of Mormon Cinema: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/byusq/vol46/iss2/2/Mormon Cinema: Origins to 1952 link: https://www.amazon.com/M...

Director Barrett Burgin swings by the Ward Radio Studio to talk about LDS cinema, "Mormon Horror" and the Deep Doctrine in his controversial new short film, "The Angel", starring horror veteran Doug Jones.

The Sister Missionary FLOOD is HERE! Ward Radio Reacts to the Explosion of Sisters Serving throughout the world! Ward Radio dives into the massive surge of sister missionaries hitting the mission field right now — the “Sister Missionary FLOOD”! Cardon, Kwaku, and the crew sit down with Lucille Miles (heading to the Colorado Denver North Mission) and her big sister Maddie (returned missionary who s...

This episode of WARD RADIO features an engaging and humorous conversation between Cardon and Austin Falter of Falter Media, centering around Coleman Thompsons, a returned missionary from Utah who has garnered an impressive cult following in East Africa, specifically among Swahili speakers on TikTok and other platforms.

The episode centers around the Salt Lake Second YSA Tongan Ward’s vibrant musical culture and how it’s inspiring change across the broader church community

This episode of Ward Radio, Cardon, Jonah and Ryland, dives deep into recent data on the political leanings of young Latter-day Saints (members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often called Mormons). Using graphs and research—specifically from Ryan Burge and the extensive Nationscape survey—the conversation explores whether younger church members are truly becoming more liberal...

Cardon and Austin, dive into quirky, nostalgia-laden Mormon media specifically musical productions and church-related content that’s so “cringe” it paradoxically becomes enjoyable. They reflect on their reactions to these productions, share personal memories, and discuss how such media shaped their childhood and young adulthood.

In this episode, Cardon, Jonah and Ryland dive deep into what they describe as one of the most perplexing and humorous challenges to Trinitarian doctrine found in Acts chapter 7. The conversation opens with Ryland recounting how the verse describing Jesus "standing on the right hand of God" is often used by Latter-day Saints as evidence against traditional Trinitarian concepts. The centr...

In this fun and engaging episode of WARD RADIO, Cardon sits down with LDS rapper Fidatrix for a lighthearted yet meaningful conversation about music, faith, and culture. From using rap to uplift others and challenge stereotypes to sharing stories about marriage, multilingual talent, and his Polynesian roots, Fidatrix offers a fresh perspective on what it means to be an LDS artist today.

In this episode of Ward Radio, Cardon Ellis is joined by comedians Sage Adams and Gwyneth White for a candid and often hilarious breakdown of the rise of anti-Mormon content on social media. From viral TikToks and Instagram reels to dramatic “exmo” trends, the group reacts, critiques, and unpacks what’s really driving the surge in online negativity.