WARD RADIO

Fidatrix (Fit of Tricks), an LDS rapper of Polynesian heritage who performs multilingual, uplifting music. He talks about using rap to uplift and challenge stereotypes. He shares stories about marriage and family. He explains learning and rapping in Samoan, Tongan, and Fijian and where to find his tracks online.

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.

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 critiques are unpacked and often met with skepticism by the hosts, who challenge the way terms like “trauma” and “abuse” are applied in this context.

A playful Breaking Bad metaphor kicks off a preview of a series examining LDS truth claims. The conversation catalogs informal and supernatural witnesses tied to the plates. It focuses on the eight physical testimonies and a deep dive into the three primary witnesses' lives and credibility. The hosts also tackle mass-hallucination and hypnosis theories and argue for the witnesses' reliability.

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, and attitudes toward evangelism.

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!

Emerson Green, an atheist philosopher who hosts the Walden Pod, offers a calm, critical take on viral anti-Mormon reels and controversial claims about Latter-day Saint history. He walks through contested topics like the mark of Cain, King Follett, Book of Mormon authorship, DNA critiques, and allegations about Joseph Smith. Short, measured, and sharply analytical.

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.

A lively debate about the Nicene Creed and how it fits with Mormon thought. They probe claims that Greco-Roman philosophy shaped early Christian doctrine. The conversation unpacks terms like homoousios and the monarchy of the Father. They examine creed clauses on incarnation, the Spirit, baptism, and resurrection while urging careful historical reading rather than quick rejection.

Conversation about explosive church growth across South Africa and the wider Africa South region. They highlight hundreds of baptisms, surging membership numbers, and a doubling of missionaries. Discussion covers rising engagement metrics like attendance and seminary participation. New stakes forming in multiple countries and a moving personal conversion testimony are also featured.