Hard Work EPISODES

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message A Harvard professor made a prediction in the 1990s that sounded almost rude at the time: the Cold War didn’t end history, it just cleared the stage. Twenty five years after 9/11, we take that prediction seriously and ask what Samuel P. Huntington’s Clash of Civilizations gets right about identity, religion, and culture as forces that shape politics and war. We walk through Huntington’s core ideas in plain language: what a “civiliz...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Kickstart 2025 with these golden nuggets of wisdom for a flourishing life. Reflecting on a 15-year personal journey of mastering mornings, this episode highlights three timeless lessons from Darren Hardy's "The Compound Effect," Jocko Willink's "Leadership Manual," and Hal Elrod's "The Miracle Morning." Discover how a consistent morning routine can act as a launchpad for your most productive and fulfilling life, setting t...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Merry Christmas Everyone! This episode highlights the Dominican tradition of reading the Nativity proclamation, exploring its deep historical roots and emotional significance during Christmas. We also reflect on the joy of holiday music and how these elements combine to create a cherished experience for families everywhere. The Dominican Proclamation of The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (words) Video at Midnight Mass from 20...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message What if the humble beginnings of a Bavarian boy under the shadows of the Weimar Republic and Nazi Germany could give rise to a theological powerhouse who would shape the course of the Catholic Church? Join me, David Kaiser, as we uncover the life and enduring impact of Pope Benedict XVI. In this episode of Catholic Corner, we reflect on the legacy of Joseph Ratzinger, a towering intellect who navigated tumultuous times to leave a...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message HAPPY EASTER 2024! 🙏 ✟ 🌅 Discover the uncharted depths of the resurrection as we examine the intricate tapestry Fulton J. Sheen weaves in "Life of Christ." On this traditional replay of our Special Easter edition of the Theory to Action podcast, invite you to immerse yourself in the profound mystery of Jesus's victory over death, as we explore its implications for hope and renewa...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Join us on a spiritual exploration that promises to breathe new life into ancient wisdom, just in time for Holy Week. As many of you seek to deepen your connection with the divine, we unpack the profound insights of St. Francis de Sales with the help of Father Burns' book, "Lift Up Your Hearts." This isn't just another history lesson; it's a 10-day personal mini-retreat that breaks open the misconception that the teachings of l...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Unlock the secret engine of success that's been driving high achievers across the globe: grit. With guidance from Angela Duckworth's groundbreaking research on the power of passion and perseverance, and Carolyn Adams Miller's profound insights on authentic grit from her great book, "Getting Grit: The Evidence-Based Approach to Cultivating Passion, Perseverance, and Purpose", we delve into the profound impact these attributes...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Ever wondered how even the fitness icons struggle with consistency? Tony Horton, the mastermind behind P90X, sheds some light on it! This episode is a revealing journey through his book 'The Big Picture,' where he admits to not always having the motivation to work out. Embark on this enlightening journey with me, your host David Kaiser, as I share snippets from the book and how it resonates with my own decade-long fitness journ...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Are you standing in the way of your own success? Sometimes it’s not about lack of ability but not having the right strategy to unlock your optimal self. I share personal experiences and strategies on how to go from temporary to getting your MOJO on. Ever wondered about the true limits of your abilities? We invite you to reach for the stars with us, your guide for this journey, Brian Cain, author of "One Percent Better,"...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message One year ago, a monumental moment in history: the Dobbs vs Jackson Supreme Court decision overturned Roe v. Wade, marking a tremendous victory for the pro-life movement and for liberty in our country. But how has our culture and country been impacted since this ruling one year ago? Key Points from the Episode: Join us as we share the incredible progress made on a state by state basis the challenges that lie ahea...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Has trust by political parties with the American people been shattered with the recent debt deal passed by both houses of Congress? In todays Liberty Minute 🗽 , we're here to dissect the votes, where more Democrats supported the bills than Republicans, and the implications of this broken trust. Join us as we investigate the true nature of the debt deal, challenge the narrative spun by media outlets, and explore the potential con...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message In todays Liberty Minute 🗽, we dig into the John Durham report released this past Monday. We get some excellent help from the Washington Examiner and their reporting. Here's a link to all reporting on this important subject. Key Points from the Episode: New Media is offering a host of wonderful interviews especially Patrick Bet David & the folks at Valuetainment. Here's the link to the Tulsi Gabbard interview.&n...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Todays Catholic Corner is a reminder of creating our personal Culture as leaven to the bread of world caught by the spirit of the age. Most especially, as we enter into Holy Week. We can be guided by studying this wonderful little book, Habits for Holiness: Small Steps for Making Big Spiritual Progress by Fr. Mark Mary-Ames, CFR and its nuggets of spiritual wisdom. Key Points from the Episode: Perha...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message America is a mess these days and the only place of sanity has come from the sunshine state and from Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis leadership. In todays Liberty Minute 🗽, we review Governor DeSantis latest book, The Courage to Be Free: Florida’s Blueprint for America’s Revival Key Points from the Episode: the gap between the GOP leadership in Washington DC and its base throughout the country is monumental.The Florida blue...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message In last weeks MM on the C.S. Lewis classic, The Screwtape Letters, we discussed a newer and updated version of this genre of books and a popular book written by Steve Deace titled A Nefarious Plot which inspired an new and upcoming movie being released on April 14th called Nefarious. In today's long MOJO Minute episode, we explore some key takeaways from A Nefarious Plot and then listen to some high praise about the movie, ...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message One of the most requested books for us to review in the last six months has been Wim Hoff's, The Wim Hoff Method: Activate Your Full Human Potential Key points: Start with just 15 seconds of a cold shower after a warm showerAn improvement in your vascular systemUsing your mind to control your body's reaction to a cold showerWant to leave a review? Click here and if we earned a five star review from you **high fiv...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message In our last MM, we shared Jocko Willinks fantastic new book, Discipline Equals Freedom: A Field Manual so let's pull another nugget of wisdom out of this great book. Key points: Is it effective for us to just act like librarians and collect these nuggets of wisdom?Theory 2 Action is the name of the podcast which indicates Action must be taken at some pointLet's get about the doing, so we can start flourishi...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message If we have acquired the habit of discipline, then we have acquired a wonderful habit. Lets talk about it on todays MM! To do so, we will call in our guide to help with discipline, Discipline Equals Freedom: A Field Manual by Jocko Willink Key points: Discipline is Destiny -- Ryan HolidayDiscipline = Freedom -- Jocko WillinkLiving a worthy life because of others sacrificing their freedom for our Freedom!Want to leave ...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Today's Catholic Corner episode, we continue to Part 2 of this great gift! 🎁 Thank you for this great gift brought to us by Ave Maria Press in this wonderful book, Teachings for an Unbelieving World: Newly Discovered Reflections on Paul's Sermon at the Areopagus by John Paul II Key points In this 4th of the newly discovered reflections written by St. John Paul II—then Archbishop Karol Wojtyła of Kraków—in the years j...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Today's Catholic Corner episode, we discover a great gift! 🎁 This great gift is brought to us by Ave Maria Press in this wonderful book, Teachings for an Unbelieving World: Newly Discovered Reflections on Paul's Sermon at the Areopagus by John Paul II Key points This newly discovered work written by St. John Paul II—then Archbishop Karol Wojtyła of Kraków—in the years just after Vatican II, where he uses St. Paul’s...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message For decades we have watched our major iconic cities throughout the U.S. fall apart into shambles. Why is that? Why do progressive political policies ruin cities? Let’s answer that question from an unlikely source, Michael Shellenberger in his latest book, San Fransicko: Why Progressives Ruin Cities. Key Points from the Episode: Incredible research from Johnathan HaidtGerman seed of Communism from Karl MarxVick...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Continuing on with our nuggets of wisdom surrounding our work and our notion of human work, in this MM, we turn to Timothy Keller in his very insightful book, Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's Work Key Points from the Episode: Why is doing our work well a form of co-operating with God in his creative work?Why is there a dignity in all forms of good human work?Should manual labor be more appreciated vs knowledge, in...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Do you have passion for your work? Do you love what you do for a living? If not, why not? Perhaps, your passion is misplaced. In this MM, we ponder that reflection on a "Gospel of Work" Key Points from the Episode: Do we need to have a job that we are passionate about to work with passion?How do we work with more effectiveness, with more care, with more clarity to insist the work is well done?How do we lead be...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message The 1952 Summer Olympic games were not a disappointment for Roger Bannister, why? In Joe Manganiello's book Evolution: The Cutting-Edge Guide to Breaking Down Mental Walls and Building the Body You Have Always Wanted. we learn from Joe, how Roger Bannister trained mentally and physically to break the 4 minute mile! Key Points from the Episode: Bannister's training regimeHow do you break down your impossible goal?Put t...