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There’s a new generation of anti-Mormon creators on Social Media… but they’re just recycling the exact same arguments from 30 years ago. In this episode, we react to a popular video from a young creator who tries to debunk Mormonism in under 60 seconds — and ends up hitting every classic talking point on the bingo card:God was once a manJesus is a created being / brother of Satan“You’re saved by g...

Emily Susan Pack returns to Ward Radio for hilarious stories about Mormon funerals, her original song "Funeral Potatoes," and wild musical requests like playing Top Gun, Life is a Highway, Judas Priest, and more at chapel services! From Relief Society potato recipes to ministering through music, eternal perspective on death, and ex-Mo friends still loving the hymns—this episode is equal...

In this powerful Ward Radio episode, we tackle a hard truth: as Latter-day Saints, we are not ready for the last days. Prophetic invitations from President Nelson and President Oaks are clear — we cannot survive spiritually without the constant, guiding influence of the Holy Spirit. But “warm and fuzzy” feelings during hymns or scripture study won’t be enough. Guest  @GospelGuardianLDS  shares his...

We sat down with Joshua Carr to investigate what’s really going on with Candace Owens. In this episode we cover:How much money Candace Owens has actually made in the last 6–7 months (it's Mind Blowing!)Why she keeps pivoting to anti-Mormon and conspiratorial contentTucker Carlson possibly taking money from QatarMegyn Kelly’s history of chasing whatever’s popularWhether faithful Latter-day Sain...

We went full investigative mode on Nick Shirley after his appearance on the PBD Podcast… and what we found is disturbing...From his suspicious childhood habits of sweeping driveways and planting trees, to his dangerous teenage behavior of telling people they have infinite worth, to his mission “service” in soup kitchens… the signs were all there. This is the cult of Nick Shirley — and we have the...

We sat down with Latter-day Logic (the TikTok apologist crushing it in the live debate space) and he dropped pure logic bombs on why the restored gospel is the most rationally defensible theology on earth… and why the Book of Mormon is literally undebunkable. What happens when a sharp Latter-day Saint builds a 120-page Google Doc of answers and takes on atheists and mainstream Christians in civil...

The 9 Bible verses Christians misuse against Latter-day Saints the most — and how to actually respond with context, history, and logic. In this episode, apologists Gospel Guardian (Braden) and Brittany the Shadow join Ward Radio to tackle the repeat offenders:Revelation 22:18-19 – “Don’t add to the Bible” (Book of Mormon attack)Galatians 1:8 – “Another angel preaching a different gospel” (Angel Mo...

He lived the Gospel for 30 days... then decided to get baptized! We're learning everything we can about "Chris the Casual"!In this raw and inspiring Ward Radio live stream, Cardon Ellis and Brittany the Shadow welcome Chris the Casual (Chris Ross) — a former self-described Satanist who had a life-changing encounter with LDS missionaries and is now preparing for baptism in The Church...

The Department of War changed our classification! Is this a Good or a Bad thing? The Department of Defense recently updated its religious preference list for military chaplains and removed the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the generic “Christian” category, giving it its own separate designation. In this episode, Cardon Ellis is joined by Kwaku L and Luke Hansen to break down wha...

In this episode the Ward Radio crew reacts to a clip Senator Mike Lee posted just hours ago from Elder Neal A. Maxwell’s October 10, 1978 BYU Devotional “Meeting the Challenges of Today.”Maxwell delivers one of the most clear-eyed diagnoses of our time: we are entering “a period of incredible ironies” where a maximum effort will be made to establish irreligion as the state religion — a new form of...

Comedian and singer-songwriter Emily Susan Pack joins Cardon Ellis on Ward Radio to discuss her viral song "Horns No More" and the frustrating stereotypes Latter-day Saints still face (horns on heads, tails, etc.).They dive into:Personal stories of being targeted by evangelical "friendship evangelism"Why many Christians say Mormons aren't Christian (Trinity vs Godhead)The C...

Lego Scandal Explodes: Mormons, Bricks & Minifigs, Reckless Ben & "Mormon Mafia" | Ward Radio Ward Radio breaks down the viral Lego consignment scandal involving a $200K collection, Bricks & Minifigs franchise drama, YouTuber Reckless Ben’s explosive videos, police encounters, and claims tying in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Cardon Ellis, Brad Whipple, and...

Joseph Smith = American Muhammad? Ward Radio DESTROYS Daily Wire Tropes w/ Don Bradley & All Those in Favor YouTube Description: Ward Radio reacts to Matt Fradd (Pints with Aquinas / Daily Wire) and Mike Jones (Inspiring Philosophy) comparing Joseph Smith to Muhammad. Historian Don Bradley, Baylor Johnson, Brad Whipple, Kweku L, and Cardon Ellis provide detailed debunking, historical context,...

Mormons ROAST the Critics! Alex O'Connor, Matt Fradd & Cameron Bertuzzi vs Joseph Smith 🛡️ | Ward Radio Ward Radio reacts to the biggest anti-Mormon moments of the week with Cardon Ellis, Luke Hansen (Doctrine & Governance), and Brad. Alex O’Connor uses Book of Mormon witnesses to challenge Trent Horn, Matt Fradd drops “7 Reasons Not to Trust Joseph Smith,” Cameron Bertuzzi sparks deba...

The CRAZIEST Beliefs of LDS Apostles That Will Blow Your Mind 🧠 | Pyramid Prophecies, Relics & Guardian Angels Join Cardon Ellis and Dr. Christopher Blyth (BYU Folklore Professor, Angels and Seer Stones podcast) for an epic deep dive into the wildest unofficial beliefs, folklore, and open theology from Latter-day Saint apostles throughout history! From Orson Pratt's Pyramid Prophecies pre...

Why do Catholics and Jews consistently create some of the greatest films in cinematic history, while Protestants and Latter-day Saints often struggle? In this episode of Ward Radio, we break it down with special guest Jeff from Angel Studios: the power of ritual, “3D worship,” symbolism, historical trauma, and deep storytelling traditions that fuel transcendent art. From Catholic liturgy and archi...

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.

Ward Radio takes on the classic 2005 anti-Mormon documentary “The Bible vs The Book of Mormon” by Joel Kramer (Expedition Bible) that still gets hundreds of thousands of views. Cardon Ellis and the crew expose misleading edits, false “LDS experts,” outdated arguments, and double standards on archaeology. They cover:The myth of “no maps” and “no archaeology” for the Book of MormonHorses, chariots,...

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-...