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

<p>In this powerful and eye-opening episode of <strong>WARD RADIO</strong>, host <strong>Cardon Ellis</strong> joins <strong>Austin Falter</strong> and <strong>Jonah Barnes</strong> to unpack one of the most overlooked chapters in both <strong>American</strong> and <strong>Latter-day Saint history</strong> — <strong>Joseph Smith’s 1844 presidential campaign</strong>.</p><p>Far from being a vanity project, Joseph’s run was born out of desperation — a direct response to <strong>mob violence, government corruption, and religious persecution</strong> that left the Saints without justice or protection. Drawing on <strong>Spencer McBride’s research</strong>, the hosts explore how Smith’s bold platform championed <strong>freedom, equality, and reform</strong>: from <strong>abolishing slavery</strong> through compensation, to <strong>shrinking Congress</strong>, <strong>slashing salaries</strong>, and enforcing <strong>religious liberty for all</strong>.</p><p>With humor, insight, and modern parallels (including comparisons to <strong>Mitt Romney’s campaign</strong>), the team explores how this little-known effort for justice became one of the most radical and courageous moves in early American politics — and asks the haunting question:<br />👉 <em>What if Joseph Smith had actually won?</em></p><p>#WardRadio #JosephSmith #LDS #MormonHistory #AmericanHistory #Faith #Freedom</p><p></p>