WARD RADIO Exploring LDS Temples, US Diplomacy, and the Mystery of Greenland’s Future
Feb 27, 2026
David Boyce, creator of 52 Churches in 52 Weeks who explores sacred architecture, and Bart Markois, former State Department diplomat with Arctic and security expertise. They discuss Greenland’s strategic importance, China’s Arctic moves, imagining an LDS temple in Greenland with Viking influences, floating temple ideas and practical challenges, plus geopolitics, minerals, and warming futures.
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Why Greenland Is A Strategic Asset
- Greenland matters strategically because Arctic flight paths let missiles reach the U.S. quickly and Greenland sits on crucial rare earth deposits.
- Bart Markois explains hypersonic missiles and China’s Arctic push forced a forceful U.S. approach to secure bases and resources.
China's Arctic Gambit Prompted A Strong U.S. Response
- China declared itself an Arctic power and used infrastructure deals to gain influence, prompting a hard U.S. posture.
- Bart says Trump’s blunt stance signaled to Beijing to back off from Greenland projects.
Standing Up Changes How People See You
- Bart recounts confronting an officemate who muttered anti-Mormon slurs and defused bias by identifying himself as a Mormon.
- The simple act of stating identity led to a later friendship and changed perceptions.