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Jul 6, 2025 • 1h 16min
URGENT DEBATE: Why Are More Women Leaving the Church?!
In today's digital age, the dynamics of religious participation are evolving, particularly among women. As more young women engage with social media, they encounter diverse perspectives that challenge traditional roles within religious institutions. This shift is contributing to a noticeable trend: an increasing number of women are stepping away from church communities. The reasons behind this movement are multifaceted, involving both societal changes and personal reflections on faith and identity. Social media platforms have become powerful tools for connection and expression, offering women spaces to explore their beliefs and question established norms. Consequently, many women find themselves at a crossroads, torn between traditional teachings and the desire for greater representation and leadership opportunities within their faith communities. The debate over women's roles in religious leadership is not new, but it has gained momentum as more women demand equal participation in decision-making processes. Critics argue that ordaining women or expanding their roles could lead to a decline in church membership, citing examples from other denominations where such changes have been implemented. Historically, women have played crucial roles in religious narratives, often serving as pillars of faith and community. Yet, their contributions have frequently been overshadowed by patriarchal structures that limit their influence. Advocates for change point to figures like Mary Magdalene, who held significant status in early Christian history, as evidence that women's leadership is not antithetical to religious tradition. As churches grapple with declining attendance, particularly among young adults, they face the challenge of remaining relevant in a rapidly changing world. Some argue that maintaining orthodox practices and male-dominated leadership will preserve the integrity of religious teachings. Others contend that adapting to contemporary values, including gender equality, is essential for survival. Ultimately, the future of women in religious leadership depends on ongoing dialogue and willingness to embrace change. By acknowledging the unique strengths and perspectives women bring to their faith communities, religious institutions can foster environments where all members feel valued and empowered.To Subscribe to Cardon Ellis' Adventure Channel, please visit: http://www.youtube.com/@CardonEllisAdventuresTo subscribe to "The Women of Ward Radio" Youtube Channel, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbu-wpRztV-8TYXClhUZhhwTo Order Jonah's Book, "The Key to the Keystone" visit the following link and use coupon Code: WARDRADIO https://tinyurl.com/Key-to-the-KeystoneFor 10% off Plain and Precious Publishing Books, visit plainandpreciouspublishing.com and use Coupon Code: WARDRADIOFor a 5% discount on Go and Do Travel, visit goanddotravel.com and use the promo code WARDRADIO5For a copy of Brad Witbeck's Novel, "Dragon Thief" Book, visit: https://a.co/d/7QzqsZN⚡For free trial of Scripture Notes please visit the following link!: https://scripturenotes.com/?via=wardradioJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmsAFGrFuGe0obW6tkEY6w/joinVisit us for this and more at: WardRadio.com#christian #mormon #exmormon #latter-daysaints #latterdaysaints #latterdays #bible #bookofmormon #archaeology #BYU #midnightmormons #jesus #jesuschrist #scriptures #sundayschool #biblestudy #christiancomedy #cardonellis #kwakuel #bradwitbeckTo support the channel:Venmo @WardRadio or visit: https://account.venmo.com/u/MidnightMormonsPaypal: paypal.me/@midnightmedia Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AQLMTSMBM4DC?ref_=wl_shareCashApp: $WardRadioFollow us at:Instagram: @cardonellis @kwakuel @braderico @boho.birdyFacebook: @WardRadioWorldwideTwitter: WardRadioShowTikTok: WardRadioWorldwide

Jul 5, 2025 • 1h 57min
Why Are So Many People COMING BACK to Church?
Cynical Gen-X-er and Millennial mid-life crisis crash-outs aren't cool anymore...If you listened to the haters, you would think that people are running for the hills, but "science shows" why so many people are actually coming back!

Jul 1, 2025 • 36min
The Top 7 Dear John letters of all time!
Surviving Dear John Letters: Stories, Strategies, and HumorJoin us as we dive into the emotional rollercoaster of receiving 'Dear John' letters. From hilarious anecdotes to heartfelt advice, this video covers how to cope with unexpected breakups during missions. Featuring personal stories, humorous metaphors, and practical tips on handling heartbreak.Dear John letters, missionary stories, breakup advice, LDS culture, relationship humor, coping strategies,If you enjoyed this video, please like, subscribe, and visit our website for more content!⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️:00:00:00 - Introduction to Dear John Letters00:02:54 - Experiences with Dear John Letters on Missions00:05:53 - Mission Leadership and Public Relations Work00:08:54 - Understanding the Dear John Phenomenon00:11:50 - The Cycle of Relationships in LDS Missions00:14:54 - Historical Context of Dear John Letters00:17:57 - Personal Stories of Receiving Dear John Letters00:21:09 - Emotional Impact of Dear John Letters00:24:11 - Coping Strategies for Heartache on Missions00:27:17 - Medical Challenges and Support on Missions00:30:20 - Navigating Healthcare in Foreign Missions00:33:15 - Advice for Handling Dear John SituationsTo Subscribe to Cardon Ellis' Adventure Channel, please visit: http://www.youtube.com/@CardonEllisAdventuresTo subscribe to "The Women of Ward Radio" Youtube Channel, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbu-wpRztV-8TYXClhUZhhwTo Order Jonah's Book, "The Key to the Keystone" visit the following link and use coupon Code: WARDRADIO https://tinyurl.com/Key-to-the-KeystoneFor 10% off Plain and Precious Publishing Books, visit plainandpreciouspublishing.com and use Coupon Code: WARDRADIOFor a 5% discount on Go and Do Travel, visit goanddotravel.com and use the promo code WARDRADIO5For a copy of Brad Witbeck's Novel, "Dragon Thief" Book, visit: https://a.co/d/7QzqsZN⚡For free trial of Scripture Notes please visit the following link!: https://scripturenotes.com/?via=wardradioJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmsAFGrFuGe0obW6tkEY6w/joinVisit us for this and more at: WardRadio.com#christian #mormon #exmormon #latter-daysaints #latterdaysaints #latterdays #bible #bookofmormon #archaeology #BYU #midnightmormons #jesus #jesuschrist #scriptures #sundayschool #biblestudy #christiancomedy #cardonellis #kwakuel #bradwitbeckTo support the channel:Venmo @WardRadio or visit: https://account.venmo.com/u/MidnightMormonsPaypal: paypal.me/@midnightmedia Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AQLMTSMBM4DC?ref_=wl_shareCashApp: $WardRadioFollow us at:Instagram: @cardonellis @kwakuel @braderico @boho.birdyFacebook: @WardRadioWorldwideTwitter: WardRadioShowTikTok: WardRadioWorldwide

Jul 1, 2025 • 27min
Dinosaurs Are Dragons?!?!?!
Exploring the connection between dragons and dinosaurs opens up a dialogue that bridges mythology, religion, and science. This discussion is not merely academic; it touches upon fundamental beliefs about our origins and existence. By examining scriptural texts, such as those in the Book of Mormon, which reference dragons, and comparing them with fossil records and historical accounts, we begin to see a pattern that suggests these creatures were more than myth. The idea that dragons could breathe fire or possess venomous capabilities akin to certain modern animals adds a layer of plausibility to their existence. Moreover, the discovery of soft tissue in dinosaur fossils and carbon dating results that contradict the established timeline further fuel this debate. These findings invite us to question the rigid frameworks of evolutionary theory and consider alternative explanations that include divine intervention and intelligent design. In doing so, we embrace a worldview that acknowledges the complexity and mystery of creation, celebrating the possibility that dragons and dinosaurs once roamed the earth together.⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️:00:00:00 - Did God Create Dinosaurs and Dragons? Scriptural Evidence Explained00:00:30 - Dragons in the Bible: Are They Real or Mythical Creatures?00:02:00 - Dinosaurs, Dragons, and Evolution: Debunking Mainstream Theories00:03:40 - Hebrew Words for Dragons and Dinosaurs in Ancient Scriptures00:05:50 - Fossil Evidence: Did Humans and Dinosaurs Coexist?00:08:20 - Carbon Dating Dinosaur Bones: What Does Science Really Say?00:11:40 - Living Fossils: Coelacanths and the Timeline of Evolution00:15:00 - Young Earth Creationism vs. Evolution: Biblical and Scientific PerspectivesTo Subscribe to Cardon Ellis' Adventure Channel, please visit: http://www.youtube.com/@CardonEllisAdventuresTo subscribe to "The Women of Ward Radio" Youtube Channel, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbu-wpRztV-8TYXClhUZhhwTo Order Jonah's Book, "The Key to the Keystone" visit the following link and use coupon Code: WARDRADIO https://tinyurl.com/Key-to-the-KeystoneFor 10% off Plain and Precious Publishing Books, visit plainandpreciouspublishing.com and use Coupon Code: WARDRADIOFor a 5% discount on Go and Do Travel, visit goanddotravel.com and use the promo code WARDRADIO5For a copy of Brad Witbeck's Novel, "Dragon Thief" Book, visit: https://a.co/d/7QzqsZN⚡For free trial of Scripture Notes please visit the following link!: https://scripturenotes.com/?via=wardradioJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmsAFGrFuGe0obW6tkEY6w/joinVisit us for this and more at: WardRadio.com#christian #mormon #exmormon #latter-daysaints #latterdaysaints #latterdays #bible #bookofmormon #archaeology #BYU #midnightmormons #jesus #jesuschrist #scriptures #sundayschool #biblestudy #christiancomedy #cardonellis #kwakuel #bradwitbeckTo support the channel:Venmo @WardRadio or visit: https://account.venmo.com/u/MidnightMormonsPaypal: paypal.me/@midnightmedia Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AQLMTSMBM4DC?ref_=wl_shareCashApp: $WardRadioFollow us at:Instagram: @cardonellis @kwakuel @braderico @boho.birdyFacebook: @WardRadioWorldwideTwitter: WardRadioShowTikTok: WardRadioWorldwide

Jun 28, 2025 • 8min
Whitney Cummings Came Around
A lot of Mormon women are coming around... just like Whitney Cummings apparently has. Check it out.

Jun 27, 2025 • 8min
Super-Based Beauty Drops a Bomb on Consumerism!
This looked to good to be true and sounded so awesome we didn;t think it was real. Check it out!

Jun 26, 2025 • 13min
Does Anti-Semitism Predict Anti-Mormonism?
Jason Olson and Cardon Ellis answer a super-chat that made it out of the stream and prompted an interesting conversation on anti-semetism predicting anti-mormonism. #LDS #Jewish #Christian #JasonOlson

Jun 24, 2025 • 1h 5min
DEBATE: Is it Immoral to Operate Online Anonymously...And What Do The Brethren Have To Say About It?
To subscribe to "The Women of Ward Radio" Youtube Channel, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbu-wpRztV-8TYXClhUZhhwTo Order Jonah's Book, "The Key to the Keystone" visit the following link and use coupon Code: WARDRADIO https://tinyurl.com/Key-to-the-KeystoneFor 10% off Plain and Precious Publishing Books, visit plainandpreciouspublishing.com and use Coupon Code: WARDRADIOFor a 5% discount on Go and Do Travel, visit goanddotravel.com and use the promo code WARDRADIO5For a copy of Brad Witbeck's Novel, "Dragon Thief" Book, visit: https://a.co/d/7QzqsZN⚡For free trial of Scripture Notes please visit the following link!: https://scripturenotes.com/?via=wardradioJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmsAFGrFuGe0obW6tkEY6w/joinVisit us for this and more at: WardRadio.com#christian #mormon #exmormon #latter-daysaints #latterdaysaints #latterdays #bible #bookofmormon #archaeology #BYU #midnightmormons #jesus #jesuschrist #scriptures #sundayschool #biblestudy #christiancomedy #cardonellis #kwakuel #bradwitbeckTo support the channel:Venmo @WardRadio or visit: https://account.venmo.com/u/MidnightMormonsPaypal: paypal.me/@midnightmedia Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AQLMTSMBM4DC?ref_=wl_shareCashApp: $WardRadioFollow us at:Instagram: @cardonellis @kwakuel @braderico @boho.birdyFacebook: @WardRadioWorldwideTwitter: WardRadioShowTikTok: WardRadioWorldwide

Jun 23, 2025 • 41min
The Catholic Church is Going Bankrupt?!
I couldn't believe it when I heard it either, but, the Church may not be as "liquid" as we might think it is, and we are gonna analyze a few articles on this subject as we talk about the new pope, too!To subscribe to "The Women of Ward Radio" Youtube Channel, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbu-wpRztV-8TYXClhUZhhwTo Order Jonah's Book, "The Key to the Keystone" visit the following link and use coupon Code: WARDRADIO https://tinyurl.com/Key-to-the-KeystoneFor 10% off Plain and Precious Publishing Books, visit plainandpreciouspublishing.com and use Coupon Code: WARDRADIOFor a 5% discount on Go and Do Travel, visit goanddotravel.com and use the promo code WARDRADIO5For a copy of Brad Witbeck's Novel, "Dragon Thief" Book, visit: https://a.co/d/7QzqsZN⚡For free trial of Scripture Notes please visit the following link!: https://scripturenotes.com/?via=wardradioJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmsAFGrFuGe0obW6tkEY6w/joinVisit us for this and more at: WardRadio.com#christian #mormon #exmormon #latter-daysaints #latterdaysaints #latterdays #bible #bookofmormon #archaeology #BYU #midnightmormons #jesus #jesuschrist #scriptures #sundayschool #biblestudy #christiancomedy #cardonellis #kwakuel #bradwitbeckTo support the channel:Venmo @WardRadio or visit: https://account.venmo.com/u/MidnightMormonsPaypal: paypal.me/@midnightmedia Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AQLMTSMBM4DC?ref_=wl_shareCashApp: $WardRadioFollow us at:Instagram: @cardonellis @kwakuel @braderico @boho.birdyFacebook: @WardRadioWorldwideTwitter: WardRadioShowTikTok: WardRadioWorldwide

Jun 22, 2025 • 26min
The New York Times and Deseret News Feud over the "Black Market" of Garment!
Alright, we have heard A LOT of things about mormons and our "garments" but I ain't NEVER heard about any black markets! However, apparently this was enough of "a thing" to warrant several feuding articles between the New York Times and The Deseret News to determine whether or not, the sisters are ARBITRAGING these "holy tank tops" or not! Join us for s fun conversation.