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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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00:26:27

Elder Rasband & President Oaks Go Bold on Family

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2025/09/22

Cardon together with Jonah and Austin dive into the unforgettable moments and key messages from the recent "Make Babies and Grow a Garden" General Conference talks. They explore why the phrase “have babies and grow a garden” is trending as the new “touch grass” in conservative LDS circles, and unpack Rasband’s deep dive on the origins and spiritual significance of the Family Proclamation. The discussion also highlights Dallin H. Oaks and President Nelson’s strong stance on family,

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00:26:48

Debunking a Christian Ambushing Grifter

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2025/09/20

Ambushing young LDS missionaries for YouTube clicks isn’t bold—it’s exploitation.Cardon Ellis, his son Ryder, and associate professor Jonah Barnes call out the rise of content creators like “Christian Muhammad” who build platforms by cornering missionaries with loaded questions, then editing the footage to make them look unprepared.But are the missionaries really stumped? Far from it. The panel reviews clips, giving “W’s” to solid answers about pre-Christian faith in Christ, biblical prophecy, and

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02:14:06

Peace-making Advice from a Libertarian.. and Jim...

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2025/09/18

As members of the church, we are constantly admonished to "be peacemakers", but that lofty ideal is difficult to distill into practical, every-day action. In this video we discuss with Loren Dean, the leader of the California Libertarian Party, who happens to be members, how to actually do this in real life.

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01:37:17

Charlie Kirk's Legacy is Already Beginning...

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2025/09/18

If there is a silver lining in the assassination of Charlie Kirk, it is the entire new generation of movements of positivity and Christianity that have been inspired. Thomas Lundberg is one of those inspired men and his 501(c)3, "Gathering Israel", is doubling its efforts to introduce people to Christ worldwide.

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01:57:23

Livestream with Dave Butler and Larry Correia

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2025/09/18

All kinds of members are succeeding in the Science Fiction and Fantasy author space and Dave Butler is one of them, but he is not the only one. Today we welcome Larry Correia to the Ward Radio Wigwam to teach us his whimsical wizardry of wordsmithing... that was a horrible attempt at an erudite alliteration.

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00:29:10

He Was The Last Journalist To Profile Charlie Kirk,...

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2025/09/18

The last journalist to profile Charlie Kirk was also the first to announce his assassination. Meet Brigham Tomco, a dedicated young journalist at the Deseret News. He's intelligent, witty, and a mixture of Buster Keaton and All The President's Men. I don't think he realizes how his name has already been etched into the book of journalism history, but he is here to tell us everything. We hope you enjoy this touching, thought-provoking, and sometimes humorous interview.

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00:52:25

Top 5 MISTAKES People Make About the Book of Abraham...

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2025/09/17

Cardon sits down with Egyptologist Kerry Muhlestein to unpack the myths, assumptions, and lazy learning that dominate conversations about the Book of Abraham. Together, they challenge the sound-bite culture that treats skepticism as “objective” and faith as “biased,” showing how both sides often rely on unproven assumptions.Kerry explains why secondary sources and quick takes fall short, how Joseph Smith’s idea of “translation” was broader than critics assume, and why ancient texts resist simple,

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00:39:25

10 Reasons to Believe the Book of Abraham (with Kerry...

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2025/09/16

Cardon sits down with Egyptologist Kerry Muhlestein to explore the “Top 10 Reasons to Believe in the Book of Abraham.” Their conversation moves beyond defensive apologetics into a thoughtful, candid, and sometimes lighthearted discussion of why the Book of Abraham deserves to be read as both an authentic ancient text and a source of profound spiritual truth.Kerry shares insights from years of scholarship, showing how historical details, linguistic patterns, and archaeological discoveries align with

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00:37:40

Capitalist Priestcrafting Pigs or Faith Influencing...

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2025/09/12

Is selling LDS-themed products really “priestcraft,” or just another double standard in our culture? Cardon and co-host Austin, together with David Love, and the guys from No Unhallowed Hand dive into the controversy with humor and honesty—tackling everything from tiny 3D temples to LDS socks, and why creative labor in the church often gets undervalued. This episode asks the real question: are faith-based entrepreneurs building culture, or crossing a line?

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00:30:15

He Sold His House to Make THIS Film

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2025/09/08

What would drive someone to sell their home and risk everything for a film?In this heartfelt episode of WARD RADIO, host Cardon Ellis and co-host Austin sit down with filmmaker Dalen Pollard, who sold his house to create Woman in Christ—a documentary spotlighting the real, faithful lives of Latter-day Saint women.Dalen shares the highs and lows of grassroots filmmaking, the powerful role of his wife’s support, and how stories of faith and service became the heartbeat of a movie Hollywood wouldn’t

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00:26:00

Tower of Babel: A Scientific Explanation?

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2025/09/05

Was the Tower of Babel really about God magically inventing new languages? Or could it have been something far more physical, natural, and scientific?In this fascinating episode, guest Jerry Grover joins host Cardon Ellis to propose a groundbreaking reinterpretation of the biblical Babel account. Drawing from the Book of Ether, floodplain studies, and modern science, Grover suggests that mosquito-borne encephalitis—not an instant linguistic miracle—may have caused the “confounding of

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01:00:30

Can Mormon Truth Claims Survive Modern Scrutiny?...

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2025/09/03

What does it really mean when Latter-day Saints say, “I know the Church is true”?In this episode, we respond to a recent video by Nemo the Mormon that critiques the epistemological basis of LDS testimonies. Do Mormons overstate certainty when they bear testimony, or is “knowing” in religion deeper than empirical evidence?📚 Book recommendations included at the end for those who want to go deeper.

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00:10:04

LDS Church EXPLODES in Tanzania! 🌍

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2025/09/01

The LDS Church in Tanzania just went from decades of stagnation to explosive growth. 🚀In this episode, Cardon and Jonah break down the “Tanzania turnaround” — what sparked it, why it matters, and what it teaches about Church growth worldwide. Along the way, they mix humor (a “Mount Kilimanjaro Temple”? 🏔️) with real insights about missions, leadership, and faith.

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00:48:14

Modern Feminism Doesn’t Work Here

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2025/08/30

Tikla Fife offers a frank and faithful perspective on modern feminism in Latter-day Saint culture. She examines the influence of secular ideas, how women’s roles and callings function within Church structure, and the risks of turning pain into polarization.What does it really mean to "listen to women"? Are equality and sameness the same thing? And how can we preserve both truth and compassion in an age of ideological extremes?This isn’t just another culture war take—it’s a call to deeper

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00:25:00

The Church Paid $153 Million for WHAT??!

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2025/08/29

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

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00:54:27

Holy Rhetoric Meets Political Chaos

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2025/08/29

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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00:40:11

Ten 'Mormon' Men Just Made The Worst Decision Of...

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2025/08/28

They call the show "The Altar"... and we reacted to it.

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00:23:18

New Research Exposes the Truth About America’s...

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2025/08/28

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

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00:32:52

The Apocryphal Secret Behind Lucifer’s Fall (with...

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2025/08/28

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

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00:22:32

Ancient Codes Inside the Book of Mormon

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2025/08/27

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

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