Putin vs Mormon Bishop: Arrested in His Garments for $50 Donation (They Call It Terrorism)

A Latter-Day Saint Branch President (Bishop?) in Russia was arrested and photographed in his garments after allegedly donating a small amount of money to the Anti-Corruption Foundation founded by Alexei Navalny.Russian authorities labeled the donation “support for terrorism.”In this episode we break down:- Who Valentin Gavrilov is and what happened- Why the Anti-Corruption Foundation is banned in Russia- The real danger facing Latter-day Saints under Putin- What missionaries and members in Russia have experienced- How fragile religious freedom can be outside the United StatesThis is a heavy but important conversation about faith under authoritarian pressure.#LDS #Russia #Putin #ReligiousFreedom #WardRadioChapter Markers0:00 – Russian LDS leader arrested 1:08 – Who is Valentin Gavrilov? 3:00 – Donated to Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation 5:00 – The real risk to the branch and his family 6:20 – Another LDS-linked case: 11-year sentence 10:30 – Will this end in execution or prison? 13:00 – Why Russian members never remove their garments 16:00 – Should members leave Russia? 18:00 – Sponsor: Go and Do Travel cruise 19:00 – How close Russian branches become like family 20:00 – Has the Church in Russia been cut in half? 22:00 – What’s in it for Putin? 27:00 – Totalitarianism, paranoia, and control 31:00 – Historical scars: revolutions, war, and loss 36:00 – The tender-hearted nature of Russian members 38:00 – Final thoughts and call for informationJoin 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/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