We Need to KILL Meeting Culture in the Church 😤

In this fiery Ward Radio episode, the crew tackles one of the biggest frustrations in LDS wards: endless, unproductive Sunday meetings that steal time from families. Hayden makes the case for destroying meeting culture with asynchronous tools like Slack, Discord, and Google Docs — backed by quotes from President Nelson and Boyd K. Packer. From 8+ hour meeting marathons to revolutionary ward experiments that slashed meeting time from 6 hours to 1, this conversation is equal parts hilarious, salty, and practical.Is meeting culture a sacred tradition or a relic that’s burning out young fathers? Can technology help us reclaim the Sabbath for families while still getting the Lord’s work done? Hear real solutions, pushback on “proximity,” and why fewer but better meetings could strengthen the rising generation.Featuring raw honesty, laughs, and actionable ideas every leader (and member) needs to hear. #MeetingCulture #LDSLeadership #WardCouncil #SabbathDay #AsynchronousWork #LatterDaySaints #WardRadioAccurate Chapter Markers (Reset to 00:00 based on the transcript):00:00:00 - Intro: "We Need to Destroy Meeting Culture"00:02:25 - The Problem: Unprepared Agendas, Rehashing Last Week, 8+ Hour Sundays00:04:16 - Devil's Advocate & Corporate Meeting Wisdom00:06:05 - The Solution: Asynchronous Work – Could This Be an Email?00:06:52 - Real Example: Idaho Ward Using Slack to Cut Meetings from 6 Hours to 100:08:19 - What the Brethren Actually Say (Boyd K. Packer & President Nelson)00:10:39 - Leaning Into Tech: Slack, Discord, Google Docs for Follow-Ups00:13:07 - Personal Success Story: Shaving 4-5 Hours Off Sunday Meetings with Discord00:16:57 - Bishop's Kids & Family Time on the Sabbath00:18:22 - Sponsor Highlight: Tiny3D Temples00:19:06 - Cultural Resistance & Passivity Activists00:22:20 - Making the Meetings We Do Have More Effective00:25:00 - Defense of Proximity & In-Person Value00:28:28 - Spontaneous Interactions & Ministry of Presence00:31:13 - Opportunity Cost: Family vs. Meetings00:33:55 - President Nelson on Simplifying Programs & Increasing Faith00:38:00 - Closing Thoughts & Call for Better ConsecrationJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmsAFGrFuGe0obW6tkEY6w/joinAmazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AQLMTSMBM4DC?ref_=wl_shareVisit us for this and more at: WardRadio.comThe following authors and/or sponsors are generously offering discounts on their gospel-related publication to Ward Radio listeners.⚡For free trial of Scripture Notes please visit the following link!: https://scripturenotes.com/?via=wardradio⚡For a discount on Tiny 3D Temples, Save 15% with code WARDRADIO at checkout or visit tiny3dtemples.com/wardradio⚡Family: A Rhyming Proclamation for Kids book visit the following linkhttps://plainandpreciouspublishing.com/products/family-a-rhyming-proclamation-for-kids . 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.com/products/coming-soon-the-lost-gems-of-genesis-how-apocryphal-texts-prove-joseph-smith-fixed-the-bibleFor 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 WARDRADIO5#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 CashApp: $WardRadioFollow us at:Instagram: @cardonellis @kwakuel @braderico @boho.birdyFacebook: @WardRadioWorldwideTwitter: WardRadioShowTikTok: WardRadioWorldwide