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Cardon Ellis
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 :)
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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 #thechurchofjesuschristoflatterdayssaints
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Mar 9, 2026 • 53min
I Was Trying to Convince Mormon Friends to Leave the Church But Ended Up converting.
Michael Myrano, a recent convert raised in an Anglican seminary family and national steeplechase athlete, shares his spiritual pivot. He discusses Orthocardia, the appeal of LDS scholarship, the Book of Mormon’s felt authenticity, reconciling Trinitarian roots with new doctrines, and how liturgy, silence, and symbols shaped his faith journey.
Mar 7, 2026 • 35min
Double Chiasm in the Book of Mormon
Jonah Barnes, an associate professor and apocrypha expert, describes finding concentric chiasms in Alma 24. He explains a tight five-point pattern around the word "stain" and a larger overlapping pattern focused on repeated "brethren" references. They trace how both structures center on a pivotal verse and discuss ritual, numerology, and scholarly reception.
Mar 5, 2026 • 32min
How to Use Scripture Notes to Help You Write Talks!
A lively walkthrough of using Scripture Notes as a tool for preparing talks, lessons, and deep study. Live demonstrations show creating collections, embedding links, and organizing scriptures. They explore using AI for topic research, Hebrew word studies, and crafting talk drafts while warning about AI limits and responsible use.
Mar 4, 2026 • 53min
Peace-Making Vs. Peace-Keeping
Dalton Williams, a former MMA fighter and firefighter who runs Unashamed Truth, brings scripture and street-tested perspective. He contrasts peacemaking and peacekeeping through stories of Ammon, Moroni, and modern defense. Short, punchy takes on when force is justified, duty versus motive, and how makers and keepers of peace must work together.
Mar 4, 2026 • 32min
Holy Crap! Maddy Packer’s Husband Found Her Using an Excel Spreadsheet and It’s AWESOME!!!
Meet Adam Packer, a banker and finance grad who famously repurposed an advanced Excel weighted-average model to evaluate dating prospects. He recounts which criteria he ranked and why he ran multiple candidates through the model. The conversation covers long-distance dating, technical modeling details, and how spreadsheets fit alongside prayer and real-life love.
Mar 1, 2026 • 25min
That Mission Nightmare We All Have Had Just Went Viral
Dr. Mike, a licensed clinical social worker and therapist, offers professional perspective on dreams and trauma. Austin Falter, creator of the viral Small and Simple Screens skit, explains how the mission-recall nightmare spread. They examine why the skit resonated, read savage and nostalgic comments, debate mission PTSD versus shared cultural memory, and unpack the psychology of unfinished business and restart anxiety.
Feb 28, 2026 • 56min
Why “Galatians 1:8” Doesn’t Actually Work Against Mormons….
A lively discussion about whether Galatians 1:8 is being misapplied against Latter-day Saints. They unpack the historical context of Paul, the Judaizers, and early church debates. The conversation compares prophetic revelations in scripture to modern claims and explores strategies for civil online dialogue about faith.
Feb 27, 2026 • 1h 34min
Exploring LDS Temples, US Diplomacy, and the Mystery of Greenland’s Future
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.
Feb 26, 2026 • 1h 2min
LDS Matchmakers, and their Interviews, are a THING!
Nicole Miller, founder of UTMatch, runs curated introductions for Latter-day Saint singles seeking temple-ready, long-term relationships. She recounts a wild teenage matchmaking story and explains why intentional, screened matchmaking matters in the app era. Expect talk of thorough vetting, anti-ghosting policies, interview-driven matching, pricing and accessibility for serious daters.
Feb 25, 2026 • 1h 58min
"Debate Turned Upside Down: Jacob Hansen Reacts to His Deabte with Joe Heshmeyer!"
Jacob Hansen, LDS commentator and debater who argued for the Great Apostasy, joins a lively debrief. They unpack institutional continuity vs. congregational faith. Short takes on burdens of proof, centralized authority, historical signs of doctrinal drift, online fallout, and why canonical closure matters. Plenty of humor and plans for more interfaith exchanges.
