How to Actually Fix Elders Quorum (Real Brotherhood for Men)

What if the reason Elders Quorum feels dead is because we’re treating men like women?In this episode, we sit down with Frank Schwartz from F3 Nation (6,000+ men’s workout groups across the country) to talk about how men actually build connection — shoulder to shoulder through shared struggle — and how we can apply that to fix Elders Quorum.We cover:Why men don’t connect the same way women doHow F3 accidentally created one of the fastest-growing men’s communities in AmericaPractical, low-barrier ways to build real brotherhood in your Elders QuorumThe power of the “Circle of Trust” at the end of every meetingWhy most Elders Quorums are stuck in 1980s meeting cultureIf you’re an Elders Quorum president, high councilor, or just a guy who feels like something is missing in church, this episode is for you.Drop a comment: What’s one thing you wish your Elders Quorum would do differently?#EldersQuorum #F3Nation #LDSMen #WardRadio #Mormon #LatterDaySaintsChapter Markers / Timestamps:00:00 - Intro: Hacking the Male Mind for Elders Quorum01:22 - Who is Frank Schwartz & What is F3 Nation?02:07 - How F3 Accidentally Discovered Male Community04:02 - Men Connect Shoulder to Shoulder, Not Face to Face05:36 - Why Current Elders Quorum Structure is Broken07:14 - The Problem With “Just Show Up and Sit There”08:14 - Subversive Kingdom Building vs. Handbook Violations11:02 - How F3 Started and Why It Exploded13:02 - The Real Problem: Most EQ Presidents Aren’t Equipped for This15:18 - What Actually Builds Brotherhood in Men17:27 - The 5 Core Principles of F3 (And How to Adapt Them)23:17 - Angel Studios Sponsor23:54 - The Power of the “Circle of Trust”27:27 - Real Example: WhatsApp + Shared Activities in an EQ30:13 - Why “Outdoors” Matters (And How to Adapt It)32:01 - Has Anyone Actually Tried a Circle of Trust in Elders Quorum?34:01 - The Real Purpose of an Elders Quorum (According to Elder Dale G. Renlund)35:27 - What Should an Elders Quorum President Actually Do?39:37 - Top 3 Actionable Things EQ Presidents Can Do This Sunday42:50 - Final Thoughts: Build the FraternityJoin 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.comTo subscribe to "The Women of Ward Radio" Youtube Channel, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbu-wpRztV-8TYXClhUZhhwTo Subscribe to Cardon Ellis' Adventure Channel, please visit: http://www.youtube.com/@CardonEllisAdventuresThe 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/wardradioFor 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