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Have YOU Read ALL of the Joseph Smith Papers?Ryan Wood  @Amateur_LDS_Historian  is one of the very few people (possibly the only amateur historian) who has read the entire Joseph Smith Papers collection — all 26+ volumes of primary documents, journals, revelations, and letters.In this episode, he shares:The craziest things he discovered in the raw recordsOliver Cowdery counterfeiting money (the 1800s banking wild west)Why the Kirtland Temple was more like the first chapelHow common “magic” and folk beliefs were in Joseph Smith’s timeWhy reading the raw history made him both more understanding and more faithfulThis is a rare, deep-dive conversation about growing up with church history and letting the primary sources speak for themselves.#JosephSmithPapers #ChurchHistory #LDS #BookOfMormonChapter Markers / Timestamps (Revised for Full 49-Minute Coverage)00:00 - Intro: Ryan Wood Read the Entire Joseph Smith Papers01:54 - Oliver Cowdery Counterfeiting Money (Technicality in 1800s Banking)05:09 - The Kirtland Temple: First Chapel, Not a Full Temple08:28 - Superstition, Seer Stones & Folk Magic in Joseph Smith's Time11:24 - Joseph Smith as a Flawed Human Being14:45 - Growing Up About Church History (Letting Go of the Disney Version)18:10 - Miraculous Events Confirmed Across Multiple Accounts21:51 - The Restraint of Church Leaders in Preserving History25:33 - Why Primary Sources Matter More Than Secondary Narratives29:48 - The Council of 50, Nauvoo Legion & Other Administrative Records34:12 - What the Joseph Smith Papers Reveal About Early Church Culture38:44 - Dealing with Scandalous or Difficult Stories43:15 - Final Thoughts: Reading the Raw Data Changed EverythingJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmsAFGrFuGe0obW6tkEY6w/joinAmazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AQLMTSMBM4DC?ref_=wl_shareVisit us for this and more at: WardRadio.comTo subscribe to "The Women of Ward Radio" Youtube Channel, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbu-wpRztV-8TYXClhUZhhwTo Subscribe to Cardon Ellis' Adventure Channel, please visit: http://www.youtube.com/@CardonEllisAdventuresThe following authors and/or sponsors are generously offering discounts on their gospel-related publication to Ward Radio listeners.⚡For free trial of Scripture Notes please visit the following link!: https://scripturenotes.com/?via=wardradio⚡For a discount on Tiny 3D Temples, Save 15% with code WARDRADIO at checkout or visit tiny3dtemples.com/wardradio⚡Family: A Rhyming Proclamation for Kids book visit the following linkhttps://plainandpreciouspublishing.com/products/family-a-rhyming-proclamation-for-kids . Use the code "Ward Radio" for 10% off. ⚡To Order Jonah’s Book, “Lost Gems of Genesis” visit the following link and use coupon Code: WARDRADIO https://plainandpreciouspublishing.com/products/coming-soon-the-lost-gems-of-genesis-how-apocryphal-texts-prove-joseph-smith-fixed-the-bibleFor 10% off Plain and Precious Publishing Books, visit plainandpreciouspublishing.com and use Coupon Code: WARDRADIOFor a 5% discount on Go and Do Travel, visit goanddotravel.com and use the promo code WARDRADIO5#christian #mormon #exmormon #latter-daysaints #latterdaysaints #latterdays #bible #bookofmormon #archaeology #BYU #midnightmormons #jesus #jesuschrist #scriptures #sundayschool #biblestudy #christiancomedy #cardonellis #kwakuel #bradwitbeckTo support the channel:Venmo @WardRadio or visit: https://account.venmo.com/u/MidnightMormonsPaypal: paypal.me/@midnightmedia CashApp: $WardRadioFollow us at:Instagram: @cardonellis @kwakuel @braderico @boho.birdyFacebook: @WardRadioWorldwideTwitter: WardRadioShowTikTok: WardRadioWorldwide

Devin from Latter Day Logic shares his powerful 4-step framework (and 14-step version) for logically dismantling anti-Mormon arguments — especially the ones that go viral on TikTok and Instagram.In this episode we cover:How to respond when someone claims Joseph Smith married a 14-year-oldThe “You worship a different Jesus” argument“There’s no archaeological evidence for the Book of Mormon”Isaiah 43:10 and the “Mormons are polytheists” claimThe “White Islam” comparisonAnd more...This is one of the most practical apologetics tools we’ve shared. Whether your shelf is shaky or you just want better answers, this framework is gold.What’s the most common anti-Mormon argument you see online?#AntiMormon #LatterDayLogic #BookOfMormon #WardRadioChapter Markers / Timestamps:00:00 - Intro: The Top Anti-Mormon Arguments Online01:11 - Devin’s 4-Step Framework for Dismantling Claims03:47 - Step 1: Is This Accusation Even True? (Provide Evidence)07:57 - Joseph Smith & the 14-Year-Old Marriage Claim10:45 - Step 2: Is Your Church Guilty of This Too?13:06 - Step 3: Is This Biblical? (Double Standards)14:56 - Step 4: How Does This Prove the Book of Mormon False?17:00 - The Full 14-Step Version on LatterDayLogic.org19:07 - Angel Studios Sponsor19:29 - “You Worship a Different Jesus” (Trinity Argument)23:00 - Isaiah 43:10 – “No Other Gods Before Me”27:00 - “No Archaeological Evidence for the Book of Mormon”31:35 - The “White Islam” Comparison34:00 - Book of Abraham – A Common Regurgitated Claim36:39 - Why People Use These Arguments as Smoke Screens38:00 - Final Advice: Always Lead With the Spirit + LogicJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmsAFGrFuGe0obW6tkEY6w/joinAmazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AQLMTSMBM4DC?ref_=wl_shareVisit us for this and more at: WardRadio.comTo subscribe to "The Women of Ward Radio" Youtube Channel, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbu-wpRztV-8TYXClhUZhhwTo Subscribe to Cardon Ellis' Adventure Channel, please visit: http://www.youtube.com/@CardonEllisAdventuresThe following authors and/or sponsors are generously offering discounts on their gospel-related publication to Ward Radio listeners.⚡For free trial of Scripture Notes please visit the following link!: https://scripturenotes.com/?via=wardradio⚡For a discount on Tiny 3D Temples, Save 15% with code WARDRADIO at checkout or visit tiny3dtemples.com/wardradio⚡Family: A Rhyming Proclamation for Kids book visit the following linkhttps://plainandpreciouspublishing.com/products/family-a-rhyming-proclamation-for-kids . Use the code "Ward Radio" for 10% off. ⚡To Order Jonah’s Book, “Lost Gems of Genesis” visit the following link and use coupon Code: WARDRADIO https://plainandpreciouspublishing.com/products/coming-soon-the-lost-gems-of-genesis-how-apocryphal-texts-prove-joseph-smith-fixed-the-bibleFor 10% off Plain and Precious Publishing Books, visit plainandpreciouspublishing.com and use Coupon Code: WARDRADIOFor a 5% discount on Go and Do Travel, visit goanddotravel.com and use the promo code WARDRADIO5#christian #mormon #exmormon #latter-daysaints #latterdaysaints #latterdays #bible #bookofmormon #archaeology #BYU #midnightmormons #jesus #jesuschrist #scriptures #sundayschool #biblestudy #christiancomedy #cardonellis #kwakuel #bradwitbeckTo support the channel:Venmo @WardRadio or visit: https://account.venmo.com/u/MidnightMormonsPaypal: paypal.me/@midnightmedia CashApp: $WardRadioFollow us at:Instagram: @cardonellis @kwakuel @braderico @boho.birdyFacebook: @WardRadioWorldwideTwitter: WardRadioShowTikTok: WardRadioWorldwide

Jeff Harmon (co-founder of Angel Studios) shares a fresh and powerful interpretation of one of the most debated verses in the Book of Mormon: 2 Nephi 25:23.By connecting it to Alma 24:11, Jeff shows that “all we can do” is actually repentance — not a long list of works. This changes how we understand grace, salvation, and what God actually asks of us.In this conversation we discuss:Why “after all we can do” has been misunderstoodHow Alma 24 defines the phrase for usRepentance as turning to Christ (not perfection)Why many Latter-day Saints conflate salvation with exaltationThe gift of repentanceThis is one of the cleanest, most insightful explanations of this verse we’ve heard.What do you think — does this change how you read 2 Nephi 25:23?#2Nephi2523 #BookOfMormon #Repentance #WardRadio #JeffHarmonChapter Markers / Timestamps (For ~28 minute video)00:00 - Intro: A Fresh Take on an Old Anti-Mormon Trope01:55 - Jeff Harmon’s New Connection in 2 Nephi 25:2303:38 - “All We Can Do” as a Defined Term in the Book of Mormon04:58 - Alma 24:11 – The Key Verse That Defines the Phrase06:05 - “All We Can Do is Repent” – The Powerful Re-Reading07:42 - Repentance as Turning to Christ (Not Working Harder)10:38 - Why This Changes Everything About Grace13:23 - Avoiding the Trap of Conflating Salvation with Exaltation14:11 - Scripturalnotes Sponsor15:33 - Repentance as a Gift, Not a Burden17:48 - Deathbed Repentance and Turning to Christ19:11 - Wounded & Healed vs. Damned & Saved21:27 - Final Thoughts on This Fresh Perspective23:53 - Closing RemarksJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmsAFGrFuGe0obW6tkEY6w/joinAmazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AQLMTSMBM4DC?ref_=wl_shareVisit us for this and more at: WardRadio.comTo subscribe to "The Women of Ward Radio" Youtube Channel, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbu-wpRztV-8TYXClhUZhhwTo Subscribe to Cardon Ellis' Adventure Channel, please visit: http://www.youtube.com/@CardonEllisAdventuresThe following authors and/or sponsors are generously offering discounts on their gospel-related publication to Ward Radio listeners.⚡For free trial of Scripture Notes please visit the following link!: https://scripturenotes.com/?via=wardradio⚡For a discount on Tiny 3D Temples, Save 15% with code WARDRADIO at checkout or visit tiny3dtemples.com/wardradio⚡Family: A Rhyming Proclamation for Kids book visit the following linkhttps://plainandpreciouspublishing.com/products/family-a-rhyming-proclamation-for-kids . Use the code "Ward Radio" for 10% off. ⚡To Order Jonah’s Book, “Lost Gems of Genesis” visit the following link and use coupon Code: WARDRADIO https://plainandpreciouspublishing.com/products/coming-soon-the-lost-gems-of-genesis-how-apocryphal-texts-prove-joseph-smith-fixed-the-bibleFor 10% off Plain and Precious Publishing Books, visit plainandpreciouspublishing.com and use Coupon Code: WARDRADIOFor a 5% discount on Go and Do Travel, visit goanddotravel.com and use the promo code WARDRADIO5#christian #mormon #exmormon #latter-daysaints #latterdaysaints #latterdays #bible #bookofmormon #archaeology #BYU #midnightmormons #jesus #jesuschrist #scriptures #sundayschool #biblestudy #christiancomedy #cardonellis #kwakuel #bradwitbeckTo support the channel:Venmo @WardRadio or visit: https://account.venmo.com/u/MidnightMormonsPaypal: paypal.me/@midnightmedia CashApp: $WardRadioFollow us at:Instagram: @cardonellis @kwakuel @braderico @boho.birdyFacebook: @WardRadioWorldwideTwitter: WardRadioShowTikTok: WardRadioWorldwide

Lorenzo Ghiberti spent 27 years creating what Michelangelo called “The Gates of Paradise” — the stunning bronze doors of the Florence Baptistery. Now, a high-quality replica is on display at the BYU Museum of Art.In this episode, we talk about:The incredible story behind Ghiberti’s masterpieceHow BYU-Hawaii discovered plaster casts of the doorsHow BYU Provo recreated them with modern technologyWhy these doors are filled with powerful biblical scenesA fun suggestion: Should these doors go on the Salt Lake Temple?We also touch on another exciting replica project Ward Radio is working on involving the famous Tree of Life stone (Izapa Stela 5).Latter-day Saints continue to lead the way in preserving and celebrating beautiful religious art.#BYU #GatesOfParadise #LDSArt #RenaissanceChapter Markers / Timestamps00:00 - Intro: BYU’s Incredible Artistic Achievement02:41 - Walking Into the BYU Museum of Art03:02 - The Story of the Florence Baptistery & Ghiberti’s Doors04:13 - Michelangelo Calls Them “The Gates of Paradise”04:50 - How BYU-Hawaii Discovered the Plaster Casts06:48 - The Replica Comes to BYU Provo (2016)07:20 - Should These Doors Go on the Salt Lake Temple?07:47 - Panel 1: Adam and Eve (Creation & Expulsion)09:10 - Panel 2: Cain and Abel10:10 - Panel 3: Noah and the Ark10:37 - Panel 4: Abraham and Isaac11:30 - Panel 5: Isaac, Rebekah, Esau & Jacob12:02 - Panel 6: Joseph’s Story13:02 - Panel 7: Moses Receiving the Law13:36 - Panel 8: Joshua and the Battle of Jericho14:02 - Panel 9: David and Goliath15:12 - Panel 10: King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba18:10 - The Details and Symbolism on the Doors20:30 - Ward Radio’s Tree of Life Stela 5 Replica Project24:51 - Why Members of the Church Still Connect With Religious Art26:51 - Final Thoughts: Latter-day Saints Leading an Artistic RenaissanceJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmsAFGrFuGe0obW6tkEY6w/joinAmazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AQLMTSMBM4DC?ref_=wl_shareVisit us for this and more at: WardRadio.comTo subscribe to "The Women of Ward Radio" Youtube Channel, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbu-wpRztV-8TYXClhUZhhwTo Subscribe to Cardon Ellis' Adventure Channel, please visit: http://www.youtube.com/@CardonEllisAdventuresThe following authors and/or sponsors are generously offering discounts on their gospel-related publication to Ward Radio listeners.⚡For free trial of Scripture Notes please visit the following link!: https://scripturenotes.com/?via=wardradio⚡For a discount on Tiny 3D Temples, Save 15% with code WARDRADIO at checkout or visit tiny3dtemples.com/wardradio⚡Family: A Rhyming Proclamation for Kids book visit the following linkhttps://plainandpreciouspublishing.com/products/family-a-rhyming-proclamation-for-kids . Use the code "Ward Radio" for 10% off. ⚡To Order Jonah’s Book, “Lost Gems of Genesis” visit the following link and use coupon Code: WARDRADIO https://plainandpreciouspublishing.com/products/coming-soon-the-lost-gems-of-genesis-how-apocryphal-texts-prove-joseph-smith-fixed-the-bibleFor 10% off Plain and Precious Publishing Books, visit plainandpreciouspublishing.com and use Coupon Code: WARDRADIOFor a 5% discount on Go and Do Travel, visit goanddotravel.com and use the promo code WARDRADIO5#christian #mormon #exmormon #latter-daysaints #latterdaysaints #latterdays #bible #bookofmormon #archaeology #BYU #midnightmormons #jesus #jesuschrist #scriptures #sundayschool #biblestudy #christiancomedy #cardonellis #kwakuel #bradwitbeckTo support the channel:Venmo @WardRadio or visit: https://account.venmo.com/u/MidnightMormonsPaypal: paypal.me/@midnightmedia CashApp: $WardRadioFollow us at:Instagram: @cardonellis @kwakuel @braderico @boho.birdyFacebook: @WardRadioWorldwideTwitter: WardRadioShowTikTok: WardRadioWorldwide

Latter-day Saints rank near the top when it comes to marrying within their faith — right behind Hindus and evangelicals. But why does this matter?In this episode, we look at recent data on same-faith marriages and then dive into a deeper discussion: Why has the restored gospel placed such a strong emphasis on marriage and family?We explore:How early Christianity developed a negative view of marriage and womenWhat Doctrine & Covenants 132 actually teaches about marriage in the resurrectionHow apocryphal texts (like the Gospel of Philip) support the sacred nature of marriageWhy Joseph Smith and Brigham Young restored a positive, exalted view of familyThe Restoration didn’t just bring back lost doctrines — it brought back the importance of marriage and family as central to God’s plan.#Marriage #LDS #FamilyProclamation #BookOfMormonChapter Markers / Timestamps:00:00 - Intro: Same-Faith Marriage Data & “Flirt to Convert”03:06 - Ryan Burge’s Data on Same-Faith Marriages (2023–2024)06:41 - Where Latter-day Saints Rank (81% Marry Other Latter-day Saints)09:54 - How Important Is Religion to You vs. Your Spouse?11:19 - How Often Do Couples Talk About Religion?14:29 - The Big Drop-Off: Why Some Groups Talk About Faith Less16:49 - Should We Bring Back Arranged Marriages? (Family Input Discussion)21:31 - The Historical Christian View Against Marriage24:18 - What Christ Actually Said About Marriage in the Resurrection28:14 - Doctrine & Covenants 132 Clarifies “Neither Marry Nor Are Given in Marriage”30:01 - The Gospel of Philip on Marriage as a Sacred Mystery35:05 - Why the Restoration Exalted Marriage and Family38:06 - Final Thoughts: The Apostasy Against MarriageJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmsAFGrFuGe0obW6tkEY6w/joinAmazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AQLMTSMBM4DC?ref_=wl_shareVisit us for this and more at: WardRadio.comTo subscribe to "The Women of Ward Radio" Youtube Channel, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbu-wpRztV-8TYXClhUZhhwTo Subscribe to Cardon Ellis' Adventure Channel, please visit: http://www.youtube.com/@CardonEllisAdventuresThe following authors and/or sponsors are generously offering discounts on their gospel-related publication to Ward Radio listeners.⚡For free trial of Scripture Notes please visit the following link!: https://scripturenotes.com/?via=wardradio⚡For a discount on Tiny 3D Temples, Save 15% with code WARDRADIO at checkout or visit tiny3dtemples.com/wardradio⚡Family: A Rhyming Proclamation for Kids book visit the following linkhttps://plainandpreciouspublishing.com/products/family-a-rhyming-proclamation-for-kids . Use the code "Ward Radio" for 10% off. ⚡To Order Jonah’s Book, “Lost Gems of Genesis” visit the following link and use coupon Code: WARDRADIO https://plainandpreciouspublishing.com/products/coming-soon-the-lost-gems-of-genesis-how-apocryphal-texts-prove-joseph-smith-fixed-the-bibleFor 10% off Plain and Precious Publishing Books, visit plainandpreciouspublishing.com and use Coupon Code: WARDRADIOFor a 5% discount on Go and Do Travel, visit goanddotravel.com and use the promo code WARDRADIO5#christian #mormon #exmormon #latter-daysaints #latterdaysaints #latterdays #bible #bookofmormon #archaeology #BYU #midnightmormons #jesus #jesuschrist #scriptures #sundayschool #biblestudy #christiancomedy #cardonellis #kwakuel #bradwitbeckTo support the channel:Venmo @WardRadio or visit: https://account.venmo.com/u/MidnightMormonsPaypal: paypal.me/@midnightmedia CashApp: $WardRadioFollow us at:Instagram: @cardonellis @kwakuel @braderico @boho.birdyFacebook: @WardRadioWorldwideTwitter: WardRadioShowTikTok: WardRadioWorldwide