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We delight in truth. We Denounce Deception. We Have Fun! We talk anything and everything tangential to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints! DISCLAIMER: The Opinions expressed in this podcast are the opinions of the radio hosts themselves and do not represent official positions of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. We are not apologists, we are just radio hosts who call it how we see it :) #Mormon #LDS #christian #cardonellis #midnightmormons #exmormon #jesus #God

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02:05:07

Daily Wire Releases 90 Minute Anti-Mormon Fireside...

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2026/04/23

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?

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00:14:22

Based ULTRA Chad Ucthdorf vs USSR!

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2026/04/23

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. He jumped the counter, loaded everyone onto the plane, ignored the control tower, and flew them to

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01:35:36

The Next Big Apologetic Argument is Coming......

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2026/04/22

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.

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01:50:21

The Forgotten Fathers of Latter-day Saint Cinema!...

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2026/04/22

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/Mormon-Cinema-Origins-Randy-Astle/dp/0692137092

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01:32:32

The Deep Doctrine in Mormon Horror! Live Watch Party...

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2026/04/21

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.

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00:36:51

The Sister Missionary FLOOD!

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2026/04/21

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 served at the Palmyra and Iowa City historic sites). They talk mission prep, Book of Mormon goals, temple

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00:25:40

Random White Dude from Utah Preaches Gospel to 125K...

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2026/04/18

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.

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00:31:24

Polynesians Are Single Handedly Fixing Music in the...

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2026/04/16

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

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00:21:22

Are Young Latter day Saints Trending Democrat?

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2026/04/15

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 or Democratic.

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00:24:20

Latter Day Saint Cringe That Actually Slaps!

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2026/04/14

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.

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00:21:18

Debunking Acts 7 Trinitarian Arguments… In Donald...

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2026/04/12

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,

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00:13:46

How LDS Rappers are Gaining the Game

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2026/04/11

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.

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00:38:26

Reaction to Instagram LDS Creator Explosion

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2026/04/09

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.

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00:45:21

Based or Brainwashed? The Truth About Mormon Baptism...

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2026/04/08

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

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01:21:17

Breaking Bad and Why the Three Witnesses to the Book...

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2026/04/07

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.

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00:49:57

Studies Show Most American Pastors Don’t Actually...

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2026/04/04

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,

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01:36:35

Musical Comedy Livestream with Emily Pack! LIVE in...

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2026/04/01

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!

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01:16:13

Atheist Emerson Green Defends Latter-day Saints from...

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2026/03/28

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.

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00:27:33

Why is Mormonism Producing So Many Star Athletes...

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2026/03/19

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

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00:33:19

The Creeds Were NOT an Abomination!? What!

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2026/03/18

Cardon Ellis and Michael take a deep dive into the often misunderstood place of the early Christian creeds especially the Nicene Creed within Mormon thought and broader Christianity.The conversation begins with Michael making it clear that "the Creeds were not an abomination," immediately challenging a common LDS perspective. Cardon Ellis admits to expecting this take and brings up the notion that Greco-Roman philosophy heavily influenced Christian creeds, which altered original Christian

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