Virtue EPISODES

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Ever wondered how worldly wisdom from hundreds of years ago still holds relevance today? Let's teleport back to the 17th century, and learn from the Jesuit priest, Balthasar Gracian de Morales, author of 'The Art of Worldly Wisdom.' This particular episode unveils the life of Balthasar, and the later and influential contribution of the Society of Jesus, The Jesuits, a Roman Catholic order renowned for its educational, miss...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Have you ever wondered just how the United States transformed from a weak power to a hyperpower in the international arena? Today, we honor the victims of the attacks on New York and Washington DC on 9/11 and those who have fought the War on Terror since 2001. Prepare yourself for an insightful journey into the depths of American foreign policy as we dissect the riveting narrative presented in Michael Mandelbaum's '...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Remember waving your favorite team's flag high (or the Steelers Terrible Towel in this case), feeling the thrill of victory as they clinch the big game? That's the kind of passion and excitement we're tapping into today. As we embark on another NFL season, I thought we would bring you some NFL wisdom from a Pro Football Hall of Famer. We're traveling back to my childhood days as an ardent fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers,...

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 What if the major crimes of the 20th century could be traced back to one simple cause: "Men have forgotten God"? Join us as we explore Alexander Solzhenitsyn's powerful words upon accepting the Templeton Prize in 1983, reflecting on the Russian Revolution and the horrors that ensued when human consciousness was deprived of its divine dimension. Despite the Soviet's attempts to erase religion, millions of believers persevered - a te...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Do you ever wonder why humility is considered the foundation of all virtues? In our enlightening discussion, we explore the crucial role humility plays in our lives, helping us recognize our own strengths and weaknesses, and ultimately enabling us to better serve others without seeking attention or praise. Drawing from various sources such as the Bible and St. Augustine, we dive deep into the importance of humility in our relations...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message What does it mean to be a true patriot, and how does it differ from the dangerous territory of nationalism? Join us on this thought-provoking journey as we tackle these complex concepts and shed light on their implications. We debunk the notion of Fatherland and explore St. Thomas Aquinas's description of patriotism, tying it to the virtue of piety. Discover the roots of American exceptionalism through the words of Alexis de Tocque...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message What's the secret to achieving the American dream and living a flourishing life? Discover how essential virtues hold the key to happiness and why there is a war on virtue in this thought-provoking episode! Our guide in todays MM's is Bill Donahue and his excellent book, The War on Virtue. Key Points from the Episode: We dive into Aristotle's idea of virtue through self-controlled acts and explore the critical virtues that propel...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message What's stopping you from achieving success? It's often the mere act of starting! Join us in today's Mojo Minute as we explore the power of taking that first step and embracing a 1% better intention. We'll share insights from Brian Cain's One Percent Better: A Story About How to Close the Gap from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be plus, we will pull some good stuff from Darren Hardy's "The Compound Effect," emp...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Occasionally I come across a book that I get fired up about and todays is one such book. Manage Your Day-to-Day edited by Jocelyn Glei brings to us by "highlighting the best practices for making ideas happen." On todays show, we will talk about executing on those ideas and putting theory into action. Key Points from the Episode: Our teachers--and our old friends-- from this book, Seth Godin, Mark McGuinnes...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Happy Mother's Day 2023 Inspired by Paul Harvey's 1978 'So God Made a Farmer Speech' - Dodge Ram Trucks Super Bowl commercial in 2013. originally written and played on Mothers Day 2022 Other resources: Want to leave a review? Click here, and if we earned a five-star review from you **high five and knuckle bumps**, we appreciate it greatly, thank you so much! Because we care what you think about what we think and our website, ple...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Today's episode we take a break from philosophy and divert our attention to The American Masterpiece. America's number one written novel. Much like Russia has War and Peace as that great classic treasure of world literature so too must America have her own masterpiece. Today we share that American masterpiece as the Winds of War, the great historical fiction novel written my Herman Wouk. Its sweeping narrative ...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message This week, we will take a break from Philosophy 101 with a question I often get, "where does your love for books come from?" To help answer that question will be today's book of the day, Sundays at Eight with Brian Lamb Key Points from the Episode: What are the characteristics of a great interview?My impromptu meeting with Mr. Brian LambGreatness hidden and disguised.Still looking for those nuggets of wisdom!Other resources:...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message In todays Liberty Minute 🗽, we will look back at the Worst. President. Ever! We will do so with our guide and author, Robert Strauss and his work Worst. President. Ever! on our 15th President of the United States, James Buchanan. Key Points from the Episode: In fact, comparing, JB the 15th President of the United States with JB, the 47th President of the United States, the res...

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 The last 48 hours has witnessed America's Descent into Tyranny and the Democrat's obsession with empty prizes. In todays Liberty Minute 🗽, we discuss both. Key Points from the Episode: LM#3---the Antidote to TyrannyLM#22--Do what you said you would doLM#17--Justice Corrupted Other resources: WSJ editorial More Goodness: Academy Review membership program Want to leave a review? Click here, and if we earned a five-star ...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message As we close in on the first quarter of the 21st century, we ask the question, what are employers craving in their new job hires? In todays episode we answer that question with Donald Miller's excellent and educational book, Business Made Simple. Key Points from the Episode: Two candidates are up for a job promotion, which one will get the promotion?Employers invest in their employees with time, energy, money and...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message In todays episode, we continue in our quest to build a flourishing life by undersanding the value we bring to a company and how to be a good team player. Just like our previous MM, Donald Miller will guide on our journey in his very educational book, Business Made Simple. Key Points from the Episode: We go through quickly 10 days in the school of characterIn day 7, we learn the vital importanc...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message In todays episode, we pivot in our quest to build a flourishing life by taking a long look at our professional and work lives. Specifically, how do we bring value to a company as employees? Helping us along our journey as todays guide is Donald Miller and his wonderful book, Business Made Simple. Key Points from the Episode: Should a solid business education help you understand how businesses actually work?What...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Welcome to MM# 209 of the Theory to Action podcast, where we're exploring Humility and its dichotomies with Jocko Willink and Leif Babin, authors of The Dichotomy of Leadership: Balancing the Challenges of Extreme Ownership to Lead and Win. We have a great conversation planned so let's dive in and learn more about the power of humility as a critical leadership tool! Key Points from the Episode: Every leader needs to take cha...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message In this MOJO Minute, we capture our last nugget of wisdom from Roy Baumeister and John Tierney and their spectacular 2011 book, Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength but it is in fact, our most important nugget of wisdom! Key Points from the Episode: Eric Clapton shares his story on losing his sonWe are ALL pilgrims along our progress toward the Celestial CityShiny Bright Lines can act as a sword t...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message MM#205 we continue with Roy Baumeister and John Tierney and their spectacular 2011 book, Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength Key Points from the Episode: The mystery science experimentHuman nature, college exams and unhealthy habitsStress diminishes your ability to control your emotions which results in depleting willpowerOther resources: More goodness Get our top book recommendations list Want ...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message MM#204 brings us to the center of things and how we understand Willpower. Our guide will be Roy Baumeister and John Tierney and their vaunted 2011 book, Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength Key Points from the Episode: Why is Willpower at the center of things?How to gain Willpower?How to fuel Willpower and get more of it?Other resources: More goodness Get our top book recommendations list Want to leav...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message In this special episode, we share the unexpected and tragic news of the passing of two warriors for the Catholic faith in the past two weeks, Cardinal George Pell and journalist George Neumayr. Both of these men fought the good fight with courage and were barometers for the truth, so let us remember their lives and their example. May they both Rest in the Peace of Christ Key Points from the Episode: American friend ...