Best Cardon Ellis Podcasts (2025)

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The Feminists Showed Their True Colors When They Went After Ballerina Farm 46:38

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Cardon Ellis hosts, Laura E. Welch and Brittany for a heartfelt discussion about feminism, motherhood, and the highly publicized scrutiny faced by the social media personality behind Ballerina Farm, Hannah, who is known for her large family and entrepreneurial success.The conversation starts with reflections on leadership, quoting Joseph Smith on h…

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The 1830 Book of Mormon & Our Summer Adventures | Young Ward Radio 41:39

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The episode kicks off with some candid banter about the anxieties of filming and the excitement of being back on air. Mia, Drew, and the team discuss their summer breaks: Mia describes going on four vacations—including an extended family trip to Turks and Caicos, which she paints as a nearly paradise-like place, albeit with the relatable challenge …

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Did Mormon Parents Really Get “Banned” from Weddings? 43:28

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Cardon Ellis is joined by Brittany Ellis, Drew and Joe from “No Unhallowed Hand,” and Austin Falter of Falter Media to take a deep dive into one of John Dehlin’s viral TikTok claims about LDS temple weddings and Mormon culture.Dehlin asserts that Mormon parents are excluded from their children’s temple weddings unless they pay tithing and strictly …

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How to Stop Young Men Leaving the Church 1:02:10

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Why Young Men Are Leaving the LDS Church — And How to Bring Them Back | Faith Crises, Youth Programs, & Real SolutionsCardon Ellis sits down with Drew and Joe from the No Unhallowed Hand podcast, and Austin Falter of Falter Media for one of the most honest conversations yet about why so many young men struggle in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latte…

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Building the New Jerusalem: Prophecy, America & the Second Coming 29:58

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🔥 The Second Coming, America & Adam-ondi-Ahman | Ward Radio ft. Richard BrunsonIn this powerful and deeply insightful episode of Ward Radio, Cardon Ellis sits down with Richard Brunson, author of “Before the Second Coming,” to unpack one of the most fascinating topics in Latter-day Saint (LDS) belief—the events leading up to the Second Coming of Je…

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Why Mormons win… When other religions fail! 36:14

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Why Are Mormons the “Face” of American Religion? | Pew 2024, Pop Culture, & LDS Identity — WARD RADIOCardon Ellis and Jonah Barnes break down why The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (often called Mormons) has become the cultural symbol of religious commitment in America. Using insights from the Pew Research Center’s 2024 Religious Lands…

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Disney Changed Relief Society and How We See Marriage! (Feat. Callie Baker) 29:59

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💍 Has Disney Changed How We See Marriage? | Ward RadioCardon Ellis, Brittany Ellis, Callie Baker, and guest Austin Baker explore how Disney princess stories have evolved—and what that evolution reveals about modern marriage ideals, female role models, and faith-based family values.👉 From Cinderella to Elsa, Disney heroines have gone from being resc…

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Gen Z Explains Mormons Are the Most Christian Christians... Deal With It! 30:52

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Are Mormons the Most Christian Christians?” | WARD RADIO ft. No Unhallowed Hand PodcastIn this lively and thought-provoking episode of WARD RADIO, host Cardon Ellis sits down with Drew and Joe from the No Unhallowed Hand Podcast to tackle one of the boldest religious questions out there:👉 Are Latter-day Saints (Mormons) actually the most Christian …

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The Prophet Who Tried to Save America… Joseph Smith’s 4 President! 28:58

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In this powerful and eye-opening episode of WARD RADIO, host Cardon Ellis joins Austin Falter and Jonah Barnes to unpack one of the most overlooked chapters in both American and Latter-day Saint history — Joseph Smith’s 1844 presidential campaign. Far from being a vanity project, Joseph’s run was born out of desperation — a direct response to mob v…

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Why EVERYONE Is Jealous of Our “High Demand” Religion 29:40

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In this episode, hosts Cardon Ellis, Jonah Barnes, and Brittany Ellis dive into the sometimes controversial perception of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (often referred to as Mormons) as a "high demand" religion. They unpack how this label is often used negatively by outsiders, but also highlight the admiration and even envy it ins…

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Science Proves Religious people are GENIUSES! 17:05

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Are smart people less religious? Ward Radio host Cardon Ellis sits down with Jonah Barnes and Austin Falter to challenge one of the biggest modern myths—that intelligence and faith don’t mix. Using real data from Ryan Burge’s graphsaboutreligion.com, the team uncovers surprising trends showing that higher education often increases church attendance…

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Debunking Anti-Mormon Troll David Letting (feat. Maddy Packer) 2:11:09

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Textbook arrogance, dismissiveness, and smooth-brain anti-Mormonism was on display recently as David Letting took a swing at newcomer Maddy Packer's channel, so we invited her on our channel to fight back. #mormon #christian #evangelical #bible #bookofmormon

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Frank Turek Gets Mormonism WRONG (Live Reaction) 38:32

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Cardon Ellis joins Drew, Joe from the No Unhallowed Hand podcast for a real-time reaction to a Frank Turek video about what Latter-day Saints believe about Jesus. What starts as lighthearted banter quickly turns into a sharp yet thoughtful analysis of common evangelical misconceptions—like the infamous “Mormons get their own planet” myth.With humor…

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Woke Ideology Is Reaching Children and We’re Fighting Back 28:49

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Cardon Ellis, joined by Austin Falter and podcaster Jonah Barnes, dive into a lively and sometimes tense discussion about the growing presence of gender and LGBTQ+ themed children’s books in mainstream outlets, particularly within communities traditionally associated with conservative, religious values (like those of the LDS Church).…

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Why So Many Ex Mormons Will Be Rejoining The Church 31:12

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Cardon Ellis, Jonah Barnes, Kwaku L., Brad Whitbeck, and Jerry—dives into the intriguing prediction that many ex-Mormons may soon start returning to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The discussion is sparked by a post from the ex-Mormon subreddit, which suggests that “ex-Mormonism” might have peaked as a trend and could now be on th…

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Gen Z Reacts to the Story of Helmuth Hubener 11:45

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Cardon chats with Ella Katzenback about her recent article on the powerful true story of Helmuth Hubener. Together, they reflect on their experience attending an influencer screening of "Truth and Treason," a new film by Angel Studios that highlights Helmuth’s life—the youngest German boy executed for resisting Nazi propaganda in Hamburg during WWI…

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Is Social Media Saving or Sinking Faith? 30:14

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Cardon sits down with Elder TikTok to explore what’s drawing young people toward—and pushing them away from—the Mormon church in today’s digital age.

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Defending Brother Glenn from the Right Wing 25:41

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In this episode, the host of Ward Radio Cardon Ellis dive deep into a series of controversies surrounding Glenn Beck, prominent conservative radio personality and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS—commonly referred to as Mormon). The conversation unpacks how Beck is not only criticized from the political left, but more …

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Is BYU Really This Way? 20:30

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Cardon is joined by Austin and Brittany with their guests, BYU students Carly, Joe and Drew. They tackle one of the most persistent questions and stereotypes surrounding Brigham Young University (BYU): Is BYU really "this way"?The conversation kicks off with a playful analysis of a viral campus interview video titled “Utah Mormons are Different,” w…

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“The Origin of Elder TikTok” 22:42

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Elder TikTok tells all! This discussion dives into his unique origin story, his mission as a content creator, and the impact he hopes to have on both LDS and non-LDS audiences.

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Reacting to Angel Studios’ “Young Washington” Trailer! 17:06

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Cardon Ellis and Jonah Barnes are joined by guest Austin Falter to react to the trailer for “Young Washington,” Angel Studios’ upcoming film about the early life of George Washington. The conversation quickly becomes an engaging blend of movie hype, historical commentary, and playful banter.The group is immediately excited by the quality of the tra…

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Defending Elder TikTok: Canceled Again? 39:38

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This episode dives into the controversies and complexities surrounding Elder TikTok, a well-known LDS TikTok personality who’s faced repeated cancellation and criticism throughout his social media career. The hosts Cardon Ellis, Jonah Barnes, and guest Austin Falter discuss both the specific recent incidents and the broader cultural context in whic…

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Adam and Eve’s Epic Rap Battle … & Calling Out BYU Scholars… 54:08

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Cardon and Jonah Barnes dive deep into scripture, scholarship, and the culture of LDS academia.The discussion begins playfully as Jonah explores chiasmus—a poetic structure in ancient texts—within the Book of Moses. He highlights a striking pattern between Adam and Eve’s statements after the Fall, jokingly calling it their “epic rap battle.” Adam’s…

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BYU Reacts to President Nelson’s Death as a Prophet 12:33

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Cardon Ellis is joined by Ella Katzenbach, who put together both an article and a video on the topic, capturing authentic responses from fellow students on campus. This episode centers around the immediate student reactions at BYU to the passing of President Russell M. Nelson, the late prophet and leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day …

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He Was the Last Journalist to Talk to Charlie Kirk 29:09

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When Deseret News journalist Brigham Tomko sat down to profile Charlie Kirk, he didn’t know it would become the last interview before Kirk’s shocking assassination.In this episode of Ward Radio, host Cardon Ellis dives deep with Brigham into that story — from the tense 36 hours that followed the breaking news, to what Kirk revealed about his faith,…

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Live, Laugh, and Love the Sword of Laban w/ Shadiversity 2:22:14

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Shad Brooks, also known as "Shadiversity" comes in studio to talk about the sword of Laban and "peacemaking" of all things.

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Pearl of Great Price Explained… (You’ve Been Taught Wrong) 26:46

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Most Latter-day Saints think they know what the Pearl of Great Price is—but what if we’ve all been misunderstanding it? Cardon sits down with Jonah Barnes, author of Lost Gems of Genesis, to uncover the overlooked origins, revelations, and hidden depth of one of the Church’s most fascinating volumes of scripture. Jonah reveals that the Pearl of Gre…

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He Debated with Ed Decker and Was Sued for $27 Million (with Robert Starling) 45:58

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When The God Makers hit the scene in the 1980s, it became one of the most infamous and damaging anti-Mormon films ever produced. In this episode of Ward Radio, we sit down with Robert Starling—author of A Case for Latter-day Christianity—to hear the inside story of how he confronted it head-on. Robert opens up about his time as a stake mission pres…

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Data Scientist "Proves" The Book of Mormon is... 1:21:15

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We react to conference and a recent video a data scientist did about the Book of Mormon.

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The Church is NOT Neutral on Evolution 1:09:38

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The relationship between evolution and Latter-day Saint belief is more than a passing curiosity—it’s a source of tension that continues to spark debate in classrooms, chapels, and even at BYU’s own Bean Museum. In this episode of Ward Radio, the panel dives straight into the heart of the issue, asking why exhibits depicting apes evolving into human…

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Adam-God Theory DEBUNKED?! What Brigham Young Actually Said 27:58

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Did Brigham Young really teach that Adam was God? In this powerful and clarifying episode of WARD RADIO, hosts Jonah Barnes, Austin Falter, and Cardon Ellis dive deep into one of the most misunderstood topics in Latter-day Saint history — the so-called Adam-God Theory.From historical documents to punctuation changes that flipped entire meanings, th…

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The last journalist to profile Charlie Kirk was also the first to announce his assassination. Meet Brigham Tomco, a dedicated young journalist at the Deseret News. He's intelligent, witty, and a mixture of Buster Keaton and All The President's Men. I don't think he realizes how his name has already been etched into the book of journalism history, b…