WARD RADIO

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.

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 beliefs about the nature of God. He expresses concern over religious councils "voting on" doctrine such as the Trinity, seeing this as a departure from what early Christians actually believed.

This episode of WARD RADIO dives deep into the remarkable growth of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) across South Africa and the broader Africa South region. Cardon Ellis alongside guest Austin Falter, discuss staggering statistics that highlight both rapid expansion and genuine engagement among new members.

Cardon Ellis, Jonah Barnes, and Ryland dive deep into the tension between intellectualism and faith within the context of Latter-day Saint (LDS) culture. The conversation kicks off with the provocative premise that "intellectualism is the new false god," questioning why so many intellectuals are moving away from the Church.