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FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Ready to journey towards truth through the art of questioning? This episode of Theory to Action explores the profound implications of the Socratic Method in our day-to-day lives. Tune in as your host, David Kaiser, illuminates how this cycle of questioning, active listening, and further probing sets us on the path of truth discovery. We'll witness this process in action as an enraged parent unravels their child's actions, a rel...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Ever wonder how courtroom strategies can sharpen your thinking? Join us as we journey with author Ward Farnsworth of The Socratic Method: A Practioner's Guide in turning the spotlight on the value of the Socratic Method and adversarial thinking. Step right up, we're setting the stage for the clash of facts and feelings. Why should we embrace facts over feelings, and how does that aid in our pursuit of truth? Farnsworth brea...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Ever found yourself chasing life's shiny illusions - the allure of money, power, sex, drugs, and alcohol? Join me, your host David, as I strip back the layers of these counterfeit pursuits and illuminate the enduring solace found in faith. Brace yourself for a raw, enlightening conversation that may just inspire you to let go of the fleeting pleasures of life's counterfeits and embrace the lasting satisfaction of true faith and...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Ever wondered about the essence of courage and how it powers every other virtue? Well, it's time to lend an ear to our latest MOJO Minute episode, where we embark on a fascinating exploration of courage and its foundational role in human virtue. We've drawn insights from the classics and famous psychologists like Rollo May to untangle the profound implications of courage and its origin from the French and Latin words for 'heart...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Are you willing to question everything you know? To challenge ingrained beliefs and biases in a quest for truth? Welcome to a journey of intellectual curiosity and bold exploration into the Socratic method as a tool for effective research. This episode has me recounting personal experiences, sharing how this timeless technique has profoundly impacted my research approach. We delve into Ward Farnsworth's The Socratic Me...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Prepare to be taken on a captivating journey through tumultuous times within the Catholic Church. We're dissecting the monumental Synod of Synodality, currently in session in Rome. Inspired by Pope Francis’ vision for a more unified Church, this Synod is tackling critical issues such as authority within the Church, the role of the laity in decision-making, Episcopal Collegiality, and unofficially the hot-button topics like ...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Get ready to uncover the bare truth behind the recent shock attack by Hamas on Israel, as we sift through the rubble of official explanations, and journey back to the roots of the Arab-Jewish conflict. This episode peels back the layers of a terrorist act that has left nearly a thousand dead, and takes you into the heart of a powerful legacy that continues to stir up flames of dissent even today. This is not just a discussion -...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Have you pondered--over the course of the last three days--the striking similarity between the U.S. September 11, 2001 catastrophe and the recent tragic events unfolding in Israel? Without question, It is Israel's 9-11. The worst event in terms of loss of life in the last fifty years of that country's history. Dwell further into this as we untangle this mystery, putting into perspective the scale of the attack,...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message We're taking a heavy-hearted pause from our regular literary exploration today to address the horrific acts of terrorism Israel is currently enduring at the hands of Hamas. Our hearts ache for the loss of life and we stand united with the people of Israel during this trying time. Our thoughts and prayers extend to Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, his cabinet, and every Israeli citizen hoping for peace. In light of t...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Ready to unlock the secret to personal growth and prime yourself for meaningful change? This episode is your golden ticket! We're putting the spotlight back on John Maxwell, globally acclaimed leadership expert and author, whose books have inspired millions around the world and our feature author in the spotlight for September 2023 (check out that super inspiring episode here!!) So with John as our guide, our nugget of ...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message What if the assumptions you've held onto your entire life were steering you towards the wrong decisions? And if you're a fan of Simon Sinek, you're in for a treat. Our discussion concludes with a thought-provoking review of his books, Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action As an aside, we chat about Leaders Eat Last which gives us a fresh perspective on leadership and purpose and which we cover...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message We have another SPECIAL episode of the - The Author Spotlight for September 2023. Get ready to unlock the secrets of successful leadership from none other than John Maxwell, the titan of personal development who's been shaping minds and careers for over forty years. This man is not just an author - he's a movement, a force of nature. Maxwell's wisdom sings out from over 30 books, with each title a testament to his profound...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Do you realize that habits govern more than half of your daily actions? It's time to harness that power and turn it to your advantage. This episode uncovers the science behind the formation of habits, both good and bad, and how repetition and automation play a crucial role. Drawing from potent insights by James Clear and BJ Fogg, authors of Atomic Habits and Tiny Habits respectively, we discuss strategies for habit transformati...

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 Your journey into the heart of Sir Winston Churchill's iconic Iron Curtain Speech begins here. Prepare to immerse yourself as I reflect on a childhood wonderment with Churchill that led me on a memorable journey to Fulton, Missouri, to experience the echoes of his speech and the museum dedicated to its lasting impact. This episode is an exploration of the "The Iron Curtain Speech", delivered in March 1946, and the fact it was mor...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message American Foreign Policy, Book 3 and Part 3 Are you ready to be profoundly shaken? Brace yourself as we rip open the concealed layers of the harrowing Abbey Gate incident in Kabul, Afghanistan in August 2021 with our guides, the authors of this remarkable and hard hitting book, Kabul: The Untold Story of Biden’s Fiasco and the American Warriors Who Fought to the End by Jerry Dunleavy & James Hasson This episode goes be...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Ready for a deep dive into the labyrinth of American foreign policy? Brace yourself as we unravel the complex tapestry of historical events and long-term effects of the Russo-Ukrainian War. We put the spotlight on Sergei Polkiy's eye-opening book 'The Russo-Ukrainian War: The Return of History.' We pull back the curtain on the origins of this war and trace its roots to the imperial collapse of the 19th and 20th centuries. W...

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 THE COVID TRILOGY, Part 3 and Book 3 The COVID-19 pandemic has shattered our lives, and the government’s response is a complex web of lies and deceit that has left us grappling for truth. Join us as we dissect the narratives of the past three years, unmask the government's deceit, and explore the impact of pervasive censorship. We are guided in this journey by the masterful book 'Lies My Government Told Me' authored by Dr. Rober...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Today, we continue our journey through the COVID19 trilogy with part 2 and book 2, The War on Ivermectin: The Medicine that Saved Millions and Could Have Ended The Pandemic by Dr. Pierre Kory. Can we agree that COVID 19 and its aftermath has to be studied throughly to discover the truths and chart a correct pathway forward so we don't make the same mistakes again? Can we also agree that some drugs and medicines have pr...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Can we agree that COVID 19 and its aftermath has to be studied throughly to discover the truths and chart a correct pathway forward so we don't make the same mistakes again? Can we also agree that some people need to answer the hard questions and do so under oath? My personal walk through COVID-19 remains as vivid as my tours of historical sites like Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, the Civil War battlefield at Shiloh, Tennessee...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Can your worldview shape the quality of your life and work? In this Catholic Corner episode, we make the case that your worldview should influence how you live your life and go about your work! We do so with fascinating insights from Father John Ricardo, a missionary and founder of Acts 29. Fr. John spotlights a riveting exploration of the biblical worldview, emitting wisdom from his book, Rescued: the Unexpected and...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Ever wondered why some students are way more productive than others? What if you could make studying less time-consuming and more effective? Join us in this episode as we dissect the wisdom from Cal Newport's book How to Become a Straight A Student. We unravel practical strategies to tackle procrastination, creating a routine that cultivates good habits, and why attention to little details like when, where, and for how ...