The Prophet Who Tried to Save America… Joseph Smith’s 4 President!
November 9, 2025
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as posted by the channelIn this powerful and eye-opening episode of WARD RADIO, host Cardon Ellis joins Austin Falter and Jonah Barnes to unpack the forgotten story of Joseph Smith’s presidential campaign—a bold and controversial moment in both American and Latter-day Saint history.
Far from being a vanity project, the hosts reveal how Joseph Smith’s run for president emerged from desperation: a response to mob violence, government corruption, and systemic persecution that left the Saints without protection or justice. Drawing from Spencer McBride’s research, Austin Falter and the team explore how Smith’s campaign reflected a vision for freedom, equality, and reform—one that still resonates today.
From calling to free enslaved Americans, to shrinking Congress and slashing salaries, to demanding religious liberty for all, Smith’s platform was both revolutionary and deeply moral. The discussion dives into how President Van Buren’s refusal to act and Congress’s apathy pushed Smith to take political matters into his own hands—an act that ultimately cost him his life.
Along the way, the team blends humor, historical insight, and modern parallels—even comparing Joseph Smith’s run to Mitt Romney’s campaign—and asks the haunting question: What if Joseph Smith had actually won?
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