Revenge of the Adam-God Theory! (feat. Chris Blyth)

This Ward Radio episode features a lively and candid roundtable with hosts Cardon Ellis, Jonah Barnes, special guest Brad Whitbeck, and Professor Christopher Blyth from BYU. The conversation is spurred by recent online dustups involving Jonah Barnes, who faced criticism after questioning mainstream narratives about the Adam-God theory a controversial theological topic in Latter-day Saint history. The group opens with lighthearted banter, poking fun at themselves and their critics (notably RFM and Bill Reel), as well as discussing the personal attacks and misrepresentations prevalent in online discourse about church history and doctrine. Cardon Ellis highlights how quickly nuanced doctrinal debates can devolve into personal accusations and appeals to authority, particularly in online ex-Mormon and apologetics circles. ⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️ 00:00 Introduction 08:39 "Debating Adam-God Theory" 13:04 Adam-God Theory Misrepresentation 20:15 "Masters, PhD, and Folklore Focus" 24:09 "Rise of Fundamentalist Church" 30:00 Brigham Young's Motivations Questioned 34:11 "Heavenly Parents and Church Teachings" 39:40 "Brigham Young on Adam & God" 49:39 Brigham Young's Vision of Unity 54:22 "Church Divide in Beliefs" 01:00:17 "Turn to God for Truth" 01:02:59 "Host Apologizes for Academic Jabs" To Subscribe to Cardon Ellis' Adventure Channel, please visit:    / @cardonellisadventures   To subscribe to "The Women of Ward Radio" Youtube Channel, please visit:    / @wardradiowomen   To Order Austin's Book, Family: A Rhyming Proclamation for Kids book visit the following link https://plainandpreciouspublishing.co... and use the code Ward Radio for 10% off. To Order Jonah’s Book, “Lost Gems of Genesis” visit the following link and use coupon Code: WARDRADIO https://plainandpreciouspublishing.co... For 10% off Plain and Precious Publishing Books, visit plainandpreciouspublishing.com and use Coupon Code: WARDRADIO For a 5% discount on Go and Do Travel, visit goanddotravel.com and use the promo code WARDRADIO5 For 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=wardr... Looking for a meaningful gift? 🌟 Celebrate faith and family with a personalized 3D temple from Tiny3DTemples — the perfect keepsake for weddings, anniversaries, baptisms, or Christmas. 🎄 ✨ Save 15% with code WARDRADIO at checkout or visit tiny3dtemples.com/wardradio Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @wardradio   Visit 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 #bradwitbeck To support the channel: Venmo @WardRadio or visit: https://account.venmo.com/u/MidnightM... Paypal: paypal.me/@midnightmedia Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls... CashApp: $WardRadio Follow us at: Instagram: @cardonellis @kwakuel @braderico @boho.birdy Facebook: @WardRadioWorldwide Twitter: WardRadioShow TikTok: WardRadioWorldwide