WARD RADIO

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discussion of Elder Gilbert revealing internal shifts at BYU and claims the school once 'slipped'. Conversation about pressures from worldly influences and calls to refocus the university's mission. Debate over rejecting secular university models in favor of distinct faith-based identity. Notes on improving student faith metrics and administrative accountability changes.

This lively episode of WARD RADIO brings together hosts Cardon Ellis with guests Cade and Dalton Williams (who introduces MMA fighter Kwai Thompson—aka "the Throwin' Samoan"). They dive into an unexpected yet insightful discussion about how serving as missionaries in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints equips young men and women with the resilience, humility, and toughness needed to thrive in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA).

They talk about why many young men feel bored or alienated in church culture. They examine how safe, risk-averse humor and tone policing push men toward secret, edgier comedy. They explore unequal social rewards for authenticity and whether male needs require less family-friendly spaces. They also discuss supporting diverse creators who speak to different kinds of men.

Hayden Holm, commentator and creator who analyzes culture and fatherhood, offers a fresh reading of the film Hook as a fatherhood guide. He frames three duties—fly, fight, crow—and explores transcending suffering, mastering the natural self, and reclaiming leadership with imaginative play. Short, surprising angles on fathers, boys, and moral formation.

This episode dives deep into what Bart Marcos describes as a “crisis of missing Moroni” within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints—a metaphor for the declining willingness among members to stand up and actively defend personal liberty, faith, and foundational values. Drawing inspiration from Captain Moroni, a Book of Mormon figure renowned for his courageous leadership and resolve, Bart Marcos laments that too many church members now shrink from any perceived conflict, opting for comfort, consensus, and “niceness” rather than righteous confrontation or advocacy.

They critique a safe, predictable church comedy clip and why that style fails to engage young men. They argue risk, unpredictability, and authentic chaos make humor magnetic. They discuss memes, edgy creators, and why suburban niceness neuters connection. They propose live events, daring sketches, and backing risky creators to better reach and humanize men in faith spaces.