WARD RADIO

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 central question is simple yet deep: How can Jesus stand next to God if, by Trinitarian understanding, they're the same person?

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.

Cardon, Brittany and Tikla dive into the conversation around the controversial topic of childhood baptism in the LDS Church, specifically focusing on whether baptizing children at eight is developmentally appropriate or a form of indoctrination.Cardon Ellis opens the discussion by referencing recent criticisms from ex-Mormon therapists who claim that an eight-year-old is too young to make such a significant decision— equating certain baptismal teachings to "emotional abuse." These critiques are unpacked and often met with skepticism by the hosts, who challenge the way terms like “trauma” and “abuse” are applied in this context.

Cardon and Joseph, who kicks off a free LDS Truth Claims series, drawing inspiration from Brett McDonald's lectures. The conversation starts playfully, referencing "Breaking Bad" to set the scene for offering a "taste" of the upcoming series. Cardon Ellis takes the role of an everyman learner, while Joseph leads with explanation and analysis.

Cardon Ellis, Jonah Barnes, and Ryland dive into some startling social science data about American clergy specifically, how many pastors actually believe the most fundamental tenets of Christianity.Jonah Barnes sharing graphs from researcher Ryan Burge (graphsaboutreligion.com) about various religious leaders’ beliefs. The hosts unpack the survey data, which explores questions like clergy’s certainty of God’s existence, belief in Adam and Eve, Jesus’s bodily resurrection, hell, miraculous healing, and attitudes toward evangelism.

Emily susan Pack is LIVE in the Ward Radio Studio talking about all the fun in and outs of LDS musical comedy! We'll get some music too!

Cardon Ellis and Cade Alvey welcome their guest Emerson, an atheist philosopher who runs the Walden Pod, to discuss and respond to anti-Mormon rhetoric, specifically addressing viral content created by evangelical Christian Rob Corson.

Cardon Ellis and Michael Mairano explore why athletes from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are often overrepresented in high-level sports.Drawing from Michael’s experience as a former D1 athlete at Brigham Young University and Utah State University, the discussion looks at how discipline, faith, and strong community culture may create an environment where athletes thrive. They also highlight standout competitors like Kenneth Rooks and Jane Hennegren, whose success reflects the powerful combination of purpose, resilience, and support found in Mormon culture.