FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Have you ever wondered why all that positive visualization hasn't transformed your life? Despite your vivid daydreams of success, you find yourself still sitting on the couch, no closer to your goals? Motivation science has the answer, and it's not what you might expect. This eye-opening episode dives deep into Gabrielle Oettingen's revolutionary research on motivation as explored in her 2014 book "Rethinking P…
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Ever find yourself stuck in the cycle of trying to make massive life changes overnight, only to fail and feel frustrated? You're not alone. Today's episode explores a powerful alternative approach to personal transformation that's been hiding in plain sight for centuries. We begin with the remarkable story of Harriet, a 176-year-old tortoise collected by Charles Darwin himself, whose species adapted gradually over m…
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Ever notice how starting is always the hardest part of any task? There's deep scientific wisdom behind this struggle, and it traces back to one of history's greatest minds. Newton's First Law of Physics doesn't just explain how objects move through space—it perfectly captures the psychology of human action and inaction. This Mojo Minute explores how tiny actions generate powerful momentum at surprisingly low co…
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message What happens when high school students throw "Prom-munism" complete with hammers and sickles? Something is deeply wrong when American teenagers celebrate an ideology responsible for over 100 million deaths. Our guide for this horrific tale is the great Paul Kengor and his book the Political Incorrect Guide to Communism. This eye-opening episode examines the alarming trend of young Americans viewing communism and socialis…
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Few moments in American history have carried the weight of reconciliation and healing that President Ronald Reagan's 1984 Memorial Day address at Arlington National Cemetery embodied. In this poignant episode, we explore how this landmark speech—delivered just nine years after the Vietnam War's conclusion—represented a crucial turning point in our national memory. Reagan's words that day bridged political divides to…
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message The American education system is failing our children. With only 33% of fourth graders reading at proficiency—a statistic unchanged since 1992—and international rankings showing the US lagging in math, science, and problem-solving skills, parents are increasingly seeking alternatives. Enter the classical education revival: a powerful counter-revolution growing at 5% annually with projected enrollment reaching 1.4 million students …
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message The wildest presidential campaign in modern American history deserves analysis that's as gripping as the events themselves. Today we're diving into two books that attempt to make sense of the chaos: "Fight" by Jonathan Allen and Amy Parnes, and "Uncharted" by Chris Whipple. From Biden's disastrous CNN debate where he appeared "ghostly white" and froze mid-sentence before 51 million view…
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message What can the pivotal moments of World War II teach us about our rapidly changing world today? Drawing from Victor Davis Hanson's masterful work "The Second World Wars," we explore how three unexpected events in 1941 transformed separate regional conflicts into a global catastrophe—and why similar world-altering shifts might be happening right now. As we recently marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, …
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message The election of Pope Leo XIV shatters two millennia of Catholic tradition by elevating an American to the papacy for the first time. Born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago, this Augustinian cardinal who spent years serving in the jungles of Peru brings a unique dual perspective to the Chair of Peter—combining Western financial acumen with deep experience ministering to the marginalized. This groundbreaking selection upends longsta…
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message A historic moment has arrived for Catholics worldwide as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV—the first American pontiff in the Church's 2,000-year history. This Chicago-born Augustinian, who spent much of his ministry in Peru, stands as the 267th successor to the Apostle Peter, breaking precedent in ways few expected to witness in their lifetimes. The announcement "Habemus Papam" echoes with particu…
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message What happens when a determined president returns for a second term after four years in the political wilderness? Donald Trump's first hundred days back in power provide a fascinating case study in executive leadership that's reshaping American government at breathtaking speed. Trump's administration has launched what can only be described as a conservative counter-revolution, systematically dismantling progressive p…
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message The mysterious world of papal conclaves comes alive in this eye-opening exploration of how the Catholic Church selects its highest leader. Did you know modern papa...
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message The death of Pope Francis has thrust the Catholic Church into its ancient process of selecting a successor, but this conclave comes with unique challenges. Unlike ...
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message At this pivotal moment in Catholic history, the Church prepares for a conclave that differs dramatically from its predecessors. Following Pope Francis's passing, 1...
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Pope Francis's recent passing marks the end of a transformative and deeply controversial 12-year pontificate that reshaped the Catholic Church in profound ways. Wh...
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message HAPPY EASTER 2025! 🙏 ✟ 🌅 Today we offer the traditional replay of our Special Easter edition of the Theory to Action podcast. We invite you to immerse...
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Bishop Robert Barron's compact 138-page book "An Introduction to Prayer" delivers profound spiritual wisdom that far exceeds its modest length. Exploring the conce...
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Palm Sunday presents us with a profound theological question that goes beyond waving branches and shouted hosannas: Was Jesus Christ a political revolutionary? Thr...
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message April 9th marks 160 years since the surrender at Appomattox Courthouse – the moment that effectively ended America's bloodiest conflict. This anniversary offers a ...
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message We've all heard the advice: "Just change your attitude!" But what if that's not enough? In this eye-opening exploration of Phil Stutz and Barry Michels' groundbrea...
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Twenty years ago today, we bid farewell to a titan of world history and the Catholic Church - Pope John Paul II. His passing marked the end of an extraordinary 26-...
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Dr. Jay Bhattacharya's recent confirmation as NIH Director marks a stunning reversal of fortune for one of the pandemic's most prominent scientific dissidents. Wit...
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message The battle for America's historical narrative has never been more consequential. When Howard Zinn's "A People's History of the United States" claims that "Lincoln ...
FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message A perfect shot, a miracle pass, and 2.1 seconds that forever altered basketball history. When Christian Laettner caught Grant Hill's 80-foot inbound pass, took one...