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What really caused Lucifer’s fall? In this episode, we sit down with Jonah Barnes—author of The Lost Gems of Genesis—to uncover a shocking theme hiding in the Apocrypha: Lucifer rebelled not because he was denied the role of Redeemer, but because he was jealous of Adam.Ancient texts repeatedly describe Lucifer’s desire to be the first man—and his fury when Michael/Adam was chosen instead. Barnes argues this overlooked story is mirrored in the Book of Abraham, chapter 3, aligning Joseph Smith’s revelations with forgotten Jewish traditions.Could this be powerful evidence of Joseph Smith’s prophetic calling? And does it mean we’ve misunderstood the roles of Adam, Michael, and Lucifer for centuries?

Everyone’s talking about the rise of the “nones” — the growing number of Americans with no religion. But new research reveals they’re not all the same. In this episode, we break down the four surprising subgroups uncovered by Ryan Burge’s massive study of 12,000 people.From the NINOs (None In Name Only) who still pray, to the SBNRs (Spiritual But Not Religious), to the Duns who’ve walked away, and the Zealous Atheists who won’t stop talking about it — this episode uncovers what’s really happening in American faith today.We explain why these categories matter, how they show up in your own family, and what it all means for the future of belief.

Could the Book of Mormon be structured around sacred numbers? In this fascinating discussion, Jerry Grover joins Ward Radio to reveal striking patterns found in the text and their connection to ancient Mesoamerican and Hebrew traditions.From the mysterious numbers in the “characters document” to the symbolic year counts in Fourth Nephi and Ether, we explore how sacred intervals like 9, 13, 19, and 20 shaped ancient calendars, almanacs, and possibly even scripture itself.Was Mormon intentionally embedding sacred math into his record? Or do these patterns reflect something deeper about God’s hand in scripture? Watch as we unpack the evidence, the cultural context, and what it all means for modern readers.⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️00:00:00 Introduction00:05:11 Mesoamerican Number Systems Explained00:08:11 Mesoamerican Sacred Number Intervals00:11:47 Sacred Number Patterns Explained00:12:51 Nephite Year Calculations Explored00:17:20 Book of Mormon's Structured Complexity00:21:40 "Jerry's Insights & Support Links"#christian #mormon #exmormon #latter-daysaints #latterdaysaints #latterdays #bible #bookofmormon #archaeology #BYU #midnightmormons #jesus #jesuschrist #scriptures #sundayschool #biblestudy #christiancomedy #cardonellis #kwakuel #bradwitbeck

Jacob Hanson, a content creator discussing cultural shifts, joins a roundtable to tackle the evolving roles of men in society. The conversation dives into how traditional masculinities are being replaced by institutional support, impacting faith and family dynamics. They explore the implications of changing gender roles, the relationship between government and personal responsibility, and the challenges men face in religious leadership. The panel critiques the rise of individualism while advocating for a return to family-centric values for societal stability.

📍 Hollywood director-turned-storyteller Richard Radstone joins us on Ward Radio to reveal the real story behind Sidewalk Ghosts — a daily blog that turned into a spiritual movement. What started on the streets of L.A. became a global call to empathy, vulnerability, and living your faith forward.

What happens when you pause long enough to truly hear a stranger’s story? Richard Radstone did exactly that—and turned it into Sidewalk Ghosts, a grassroots movement that’s redefining connection, one conversation at a time.In this episode, we continue our sit-down with Radstone to explore how faith, storytelling, and raw human vulnerability can break through the noise of a digital, polarized world.From spiritual manifesting to emotional survival in high-pressure creative industries, this isn’t your average “testimony meeting.” It’s a candid take on how living it forward starts by listening deeply, showing up authentically, and leaning into the awkward beauty of real connection.

In this special final episode with Richard Radstone, things slow down—and go deep.This isn't about headlines, career highlights, or even hot takes. It's about God, grief, and the long road to healing.Richard opens up about the spiritual fallout of loss, the search for redemption, and the hard-won lessons that only come through heartbreak. This is the side of belief that doesn’t fit neatly in a testimony meeting—but still leads you to Christ.If you've ever questioned where God is in the middle of pain, this one's for you.

Evangelical profiteers can't make their money debating members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on equal footing so they always must resort to evangelical ambushes... and the latest one comes from the Dr. Daf Show. In this video we react.

A lot of people used to like Josh Benson for his wholesome entertainment... until religious bigotry became on of his offerings. In this video we debunk some of his worst anti-Mormon religious tropes.