Cardon and Jonah break down the facts behind the LDS Church’s recent $152.5 million real estate purchase in Boca Raton, Florida.Was it tithing money from widows, as critics claim—or investment income fueling long-term humanitarian aid? The hosts cut through the online rumors, examine the numbers, and compare this deal to the Church’s $1.5 billion in 2024 humanitarian spending.Along the way, they tackle Reddit debates, highlight overlooked volunteer efforts, and explore why real estate plays such a central role in the Church’s financial stewardship.

How much of January 6th was really about faith? We investigate the claims that charismatic Protestant movements—especially the New Apostolic Reformation—played a key role in the Capitol riot. From Christian nationalist rhetoric to overt displays of religious symbolism, we dig into where spiritual conviction met political passion.

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Everyone’s talking about the rise of the “nones” — the growing number of Americans with no religion. But new research reveals they’re not all the same. In this episode, we break down the four surprising subgroups uncovered by Ryan Burge’s massive study of 12,000 people.From the NINOs (None In Name Only) who still pray, to the SBNRs (Spiritual But Not Religious), to the Duns who’ve walked away, and the Zealous Atheists who won’t stop talking about it — this episode uncovers what’s really happening in American faith today.We explain why these categories matter, how they show up in your own family, and what it all means for the future of belief.

What really caused Lucifer’s fall? In this episode, we sit down with Jonah Barnes—author of The Lost Gems of Genesis—to uncover a shocking theme hiding in the Apocrypha: Lucifer rebelled not because he was denied the role of Redeemer, but because he was jealous of Adam.

Ancient texts repeatedly describe Lucifer’s desire to be the first man—and his fury when Michael/Adam was chosen instead. Barnes argues this overlooked story is mirrored in the Book of Abraham, chapter 3, aligning Joseph Smith’s revelations with forgotten Jewish traditions.Could this be powerful evidence of Joseph Smith’s prophetic calling? And does it mean we’ve misunderstood the roles of Adam, Michael, and Lucifer for centuries?

Could the Book of Mormon be structured around sacred numbers? In this fascinating discussion, Jerry Grover joins Ward Radio to reveal striking patterns found in the text and their connection to ancient Mesoamerican and Hebrew traditions.From the mysterious numbers in the “characters document” to the symbolic year counts in Fourth Nephi and Ether, we explore how sacred intervals like 9, 13, 19, and 20 shaped ancient calendars, almanacs, and possibly even scripture itself.Was Mormon intentionally embedding sacred math into his record? Or do these patterns reflect something deeper about God’s hand in scripture? Watch as we unpack the evidence, the cultural context, and what it all means for modern readers.⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️00:00:00 Introduction00:05:11 Mesoamerican Number Systems Explained00:08:11 Mesoamerican Sacred Number Intervals00:11:47 Sacred Number Patterns Explained00:12:51 Nephite Year Calculations Explored00:17:20 Book of Mormon's Structured Complexity00:21:40 "Jerry's Insights & Support Links"#christian #mormon #exmormon #latter-daysaints #latterdaysaints #latterdays #bible #bookofmormon #archaeology #BYU #midnightmormons #jesus #jesuschrist #scriptures #sundayschool #biblestudy #christiancomedy #cardonellis #kwakuel #bradwitbeck

What if the biggest cultural shift today isn’t about demographics—but about fathers, faith, and the family itself? In this roundtable episode of Ward Radio, Cardon Ellis and guests dig into how men’s traditional roles are being replaced, and what that means for modern religious life.From the rise of “substitutional patriarchy” (when government and institutions step in where men once did) to the increasing number of women leaving organized religion, we explore the forces reshaping family, faith, and fulfillment.Backed by data on happiness, politics, and faith, the panel asks the big question: can family and religious structures survive today’s cultural and social pressures?

Aaron Sherinian’s appointment as the Church’s new communications director has stirred up both excitement and outrage. In this episode, We unpack the controversy—separating fact from speculation, and exploring what it reveals about church culture. From social media firestorms to FAIR Conference moments, we examine Sherinian’s background, his response on the Proclamation on the Family, and the deeper questions about grace, unity, and leadership in a polarized world.

In this special final episode with Richard Radstone, things slow down—and go deep.This isn't about headlines, career highlights, or even hot takes. It's about God, grief, and the long road to healing.Richard opens up about the spiritual fallout of loss, the search for redemption, and the hard-won lessons that only come through heartbreak. This is the side of belief that doesn’t fit neatly in a testimony meeting—but still leads you to Christ.If you've ever questioned where God is in the middle of pain, this one's for you.

What happens when you pause long enough to truly hear a stranger’s story? Richard Radstone did exactly that—and turned it into Sidewalk Ghosts, a grassroots movement that’s redefining connection, one conversation at a time.In this episode, we continue our sit-down with Radstone to explore how faith, storytelling, and raw human vulnerability can break through the noise of a digital, polarized world.From spiritual manifesting to emotional survival in high-pressure creative industries, this isn’t your average “testimony meeting.” It’s a candid take on how living it forward starts by listening deeply, showing up authentically, and leaning into the awkward beauty of real connection.