WARD RADIO

In this hilarious Ward Radio episode, Cardon dives into heartwarming (and hilarious) stories about Emily Susan Pack's "daddy issues" with blues/jazz piano legends, and how her dad used his musical talents — and cute baby-holding skills — in the singles ward. Brittany "The Shadow" and Rider join in on the fun! From faith crises during organ callings to "gaining your own...

This episode of Ward Radio dives deep into the long-debated question: do foreign missionaries work harder than those serving in the United States? The hosts — Cardon, Kett, and Roy of The Iron Rodcast — approach the topic from a humorous yet honest perspective, drawing richly from personal and shared missionary experiences.

This episode of WARD RADIO features a lively, candid, and humorous roundtable discussion about the journey of becoming online content creators within the Latter-day Saint community. The speakers, including Cardon Ellis and Roy, Kett of The Iron Rodcast, share personal stories, insights, and lessons learned as they navigated the world of faith-based social media—particularly on platforms like Insta...

This episode of Ward Radio features Dalton Williams sharing a series of gripping, heartfelt, and sometimes harrowing stories from his mission experiences in the Germany Berlin mission, spanning 2014-2016 during the peak of the ISIS crisis and European refugee influx.

In this lively episode, Cardon Ellis hosts a discussion with Ryland and Jonah Barnes as they respond to videos and claims made by Dominic Enyart, a young theology YouTuber and son of a theologian. The central topic revolves around Dominic Enyart’s accusations that members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS or Mormons) display “cult-like behaviors,” particularly through three m...

In this episode of WARD RADIO, Cardon, Gwyneth and Sage dive into the often bizarre and chaotic world of direct messages (DMs) that LDS content creators, especially women, receive on social media. The conversation is candid, lively, and sometimes hilarious as they read real examples from their inboxes and discuss the experiences that come with online notoriety.

Cardon and Joe reacting to the YouTube video “Crazy Mormon Beliefs” from the channel Illustrated Theology. Together, they provide direct, good-faith responses to criticisms and commonly misunderstood aspects of Mormon (Latter-day Saint) doctrine.

Jenet Erickson joins us in Ward Radio to talk about why fathers, birthrate, and melodic parodies of Journey as so important! Chapters / Timestamp Markers: 00:00  - Intro & Welcome to Ward Radio Live 01:00  - Introducing Professor Janet Erickson (Miss Utah 2008) 03:08  - Janet's Background: Large Family, Late Marriage, Motherhood at BYU 05:05  - Fertility After 35: Science vs. Secular Anti-...

This episode of WARD RADIO, Cardon, Dr. Chris, Gwyneth and Sage dives deep into the unique intersection of Mormon folklore and the legend of Bigfoot, specifically the persistent and peculiar belief that Bigfoot is actually Cain from the Bible. The conversation is lively, humorous, and rooted in a genuine curiosity about how such beliefs persist and evolve within Latter-day Saint culture.

In this episode of Ward Radio, Cardon, Brittany, and Austin tackle the viral idea of "high demand religion," a term prevalent in online discourse, especially among former members of organized faiths like Mormonism. The hosts explore why critics heavily use the phrase and question its substance and implications, particularly in the context of religious growth, personal fulfillment, and so...

In this episode, Cardon and Roy, Kett of The Iron Rodcast dive into raw and personal recollections from their missionary experiences, focusing especially on the harsh misunderstandings and accusations encountered abroad due to historical and cultural events.

In this bold and controversial Ward Radio episode, Devin Barnes from Latter-day Logic presents a scripturally-grounded “heretical” take on the Three Degrees of Glory that challenges long-held LDS assumptions. Devin argues:There are no sub-levels inside the Celestial Kingdom — it is one single gloryD&C 131 has been widely misunderstood (and may contain scribal notes, not direct revelation)To en...

Cardon Ellis and Luke Hansen dive deep into three powerful doctrines from the earliest Christian church that Joseph Smith restored—doctrines largely abandoned or reinterpreted by mainstream Christianity today. Using scriptures, early Church Fathers' writings, and the book Restoring the Ancient Church by Barry Robert Bickmore, they explore:The future coming of Elias (Elijah) as a forerunner bef...

In this episode of Ward Radio, host Cardon Ellis is joined by Maddy Packer, Travis Lish, and Christian Williams to tackle the controversial claim that feminism has not delivered on its promises and, in many ways, has made things worse for women and society.

In this episode, Cardon Ellis and Cade Alvey dive deep into Latter-day Saint (LDS) attitudes toward the Nicene Creed, challenging the common assertion within LDS culture that the creed is an "abomination." Their conversation is both thoughtful and personal, focusing on fostering understanding and respect between Latter-day Saints and creedal Christians.

Did Latter-day Saints get the Protestant Reformation wrong? In this eye-opening episode of Ward Radio, Luke Hansen from Doctrine & Governance joins Cardon Ellis to challenge common LDS narratives about Martin Luther and the Reformers. Using a detailed doctrinal comparison chart, they explore surprising alignments between LDS theology and Catholicism — and major disagreements with Evangelical P...

In this candid Ward Radio episode, Cardon Ellis and Luke Hanson reflect on their in-person meeting with Pastor Mike Winger at Ruslan KD’s Blessed God Summit. After years of debunking Winger’s critiques of Joseph Smith, the Book of Abraham, and Latter-day Saint beliefs, they share what happened during their hallway conversation and revisit their strongest criticisms. Did meeting him change their vi...

Is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints trying too hard to fit in with mainstream Christianity? In this fiery and hilarious Ward Radio episode, Cardon Ellis and the crew (including Jonah Barnes, Dalton Williams @unashamedtruth116, Braden @gospelguardianlds, and Devin Barnes @latterdaylogic) tackle the rising theological divide between “philosophers” and “revelationists” over Social Trin...

Some rage-bait goes so hard it just ends up being funny...

In this episode, Cardon Ellis, Jonah Barnes and Ryland critically analyze the trajectory of the "Mormon Stories" podcast, led by John Dehlin, combining statistical data with cultural commentary and personal insights.

In this quick and entertaining Ward Radio Angel Studios Special, host Cardon Ellis chats with director Tanner Christensen and legendary cinematographer/father T.C. Christensen about their inspiring documentary Standout: The Ben Kjar Story. Ben was born with Crouzon Syndrome and faced surgeries, bullying, and limitations — but he chose to stand out. He became a 3-time state wrestling champion, UVU’...

In this inspiring full episode from Ward Radio at Angel Studios, Cardon Ellis sits down with Tanner Christensen, Brad Witbeck, and T.C. Christensen to discuss the powerful new documentary:Standout: The Ben Kjar Story. Born with Crouzon Syndrome—a rare craniofacial condition—doctors told Ben his life would be limited by surgeries, bullying, and differences. Instead, with incredible family support a...

In this hilarious and insightful Ward Radio episode, Cardon Ellis sits down with filmmaker Barrett Bergen (director of the new Mormon comedy short Java Jive) and James Hall to unpack the future of Latter-day Saint comedy. Why is so much "Mormon humor" either too insider for outsiders or overly sanitized? How can we create comedy that's authentically LDS yet universally funny — like J...

In this episode of Ward Radio, host Cardon Ellis sits down with guest Dalton Williams from Unashamed Truth 116 to dig deep into the lesser-known meanings behind the iconic Psalm 23. The conversation kicks off with Dalton Williams sharing how, despite the Psalm’s popularity across Christian traditions and its frequent use even in military history, most people overlook its rich, practical symbolism...

This lively episode of Ward Radio dives into the playful and sometimes serious comparisons between Mormonism and Star Wars, exploring the so-called "Mormon Jedi Conspiracy Theories." Hosted by Cardon Ellis with guests Brittany the Shadow and Austin Falter of Small and Simple Screens, the discussion ranges from speculative connections to Mormon doctrine and culture, as well as personal an...