American Redemption

In this Lenten season, Steven and Andrew dig into their motivations for making this Lent fruitful and discuss how Lent, which prepares us for Christ's passion, also prepares us for marriage.

Andrew and Steven are back again to explain the generational divide in America. How can we secure a future for our children and our children's children? What does the future of America look like? How do we go about creating societal change now to make the future how we envision it?

For this years Christmas episode, we start off with a tribute to our dear friend and brother, Johnson who recently passed away unexpectedly. We discuss finding joy amidst grief, the importance of patience in life, and Christmas reflections and observations about Christmas this year.

Andrew tries to convince our swing state friends ( and Steve) of reasons they should vote for Donald Trump. Pro-life issues, economics, and overall impact to life as everyday Americans are discussed.

The 2nd annual American Redemption Outing was another great success. Steven and Andrew debrief the trip, and the lessons learned. Here is the incredible request for beer written by Stephen J: Most Gracious Fr. Gomez, Our American Redemption expedition is off to an excellent start. We covered roughly 16 miles in a brisk 4 hours time. There should be no hindrance to our arrival at Smithfield beach for the celebration of the most holy Eucharist tomorrow evening. However, a most troubling predicament dawned upon us men during the praying of our Lady's rosary. To quote the great GK Chesterton, “In Catholicism, the pint, the pipe, and the cross can all fit together”. Being the gentlemen we are, our pipes have been lit and as the smoke rises, so do our prayers to our Lord as we reflect on His passion and cross. But alas, due to to the lack of canoe capacity, we have no pint. It does not seem fitting, given the nature of our endeavor, to not be able to celebrate the Lord's Day and grow in our brotherly fellowship without the refreshing taste of the sweetest fermented beverage that God has put on this earth. Therefore, given our current situation, and the fact that we are meeting you, a man with access to the amenities of the surrounding urban area, we humbly ask that you hear our plee. If you would be so generous to procure us men with a respectable amount of beer, we will be able to compensate you handsomely upon your arrival and you will receive our utmost gratitude. We have fairly decent cellular service at our current campsite so if you can confirm by dawn tomorrow, it would be much appreciated. Thank you and may God keep you safe in your travels. The American Redemption Coalition 

Dr. Bob makes a long awaited return to the podcast. We discuss why patriotism seems to be dwindling among the younger generation. Dr. Bob explains what drew him to America as a young boy and why America is worth preserving. You won't want want to miss this one!

Andrew visited Steven in Tennessee for a very special occasion; The baptism of his son Joey! While down there, we discussed the Cicada outbreak, baptism, the culture in the American South, generational differences, and the uncertain state of global affairs.

Our favorite historian, Tom, returns to the podcast to give our audience a more accurate synopsis of the Crusades than the mainstream present-day narrative.

Sometimes it seems like our society has forgotten how to build stuff. We order take out rather than cooking, we assemble cheap Ikea furniture, call AAA to jump start a car, and everything is made in China. It's time to re-build a culture of doing it yourself.

Steve and Andrew are BACK after a brief hiatus. The guys talk about the birth of Steven's son, what life as a parent is like and how we can grow in virtue by accepting the roles God has given us in life. Tune in.

Financial Advisor Will Murley joins the podcast to discuss the impact of money on relationships, a father's desire to provide, tithing, the scarcity mindset, and the morality of investing.

Steve talks about his recent issues at home while Andrew asks him how he can be better equipped to handle these situations in the future. General life questions, assessing our relationship w/ the Lord and many other topics are discussed.

Tony and Johnson return to the podcast. Tony gets a chance to defend his honor after the allegations from the backpacking trip episode, and then we discuss the fragility of society, the influence of elite institutions, and the role of meritocracy. The episode was filmed outside so apologies for the subpar audio quality.

Steven and Andrew get together for the annual Christmas episode. The guys discuss how the Christ-child's birth teaches us humility, why Christmas is a season of hope and can bring out the best in people, and how to avoid getting caught up in rampant consumer culture of Christmas (we love gifts everyone).

So much trouble in life comes from a lack of gratitude. Andrew and Steven dive into this topic and explore new ways to think about gratitude.

Steven and Andrew are back at it asking the question, What Can You Do for America? Americans are not reproducing at-replacement and the solutions put forth are not helping our citizens. What sacrifices can we make in order to rebuild strong American families?

Nathan Crankfield (@nathancrankfield) is a motivational speaker and host of the "Seeking Excellence" podcast. We discuss Nathan's mission, the seeking excellence mindset, time management, college, the military, balancing fulfillment from work, and how men can become exceptional. https://seekingexcellence.locals.com/

50 episodes later and we are still going! Steven makes a big announcement, we discuss the culture's attitude towards young parents, and the importance of big & strong families.

Lauren, one of our 20%-ers joins the podcast to discuss her involvement in the pro-life movement. We get into what is means to live an authentically pro-life lifestyle and how we can go about impacting policy that will create a pro-life culture in America. You don't want to miss this one!

Armed Catholic joins us on American Redemption with a fascinating conversion story and gives us his perspective as an American living in Austria. IG: @armed_catholic

Conservative commentator Grant May joins the podcast to discuss America's redeeming qualities, the Government role in social issues, and the Christian's obligation to be involved in political discourse. "If I were the devil" clip: https://youtu.be/4LWPcEo2gV0?si=NmIk4SXmDrDaWf-y Mere Christendom is a book Grant highly recommends outlining the steps for the re-Christianization of the West https://canonpress.com/products/mere-christendom/

Will Spencer from The Renaissance of Men podcast joins us to discuss masculinity, the crisis of lack of purpose, honor, adventure, and poetry. Will's mission is to help bring on the Renaissance of Men. You can learn more here: https://renofmen.com/ You can also find him on Instagram, Twitter, and on your podcasts app. Poetry for Men playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/53SD6ti2bgAalhWKbbnw1U?si=ffecfccaa839438c Poems to memorize (5 not 10)https://renofmen.com/poems-to-memorize/ Hike to Macchu Picchu through mountains(Saltankay Trail). https://explorerspassage.com/chronicles/hiking-the-salkantay-trail/

Kevin makes a triumphant return to the podcast to discuss the importance of building community. In this episode, No Man Is An Island is a call to find likeminded individuals pushing toward our common goals whether this be in faith life, personal training or other endeveors.

Happy Independence Day! In this episode, we discuss what it means to be an American and why we need to step up and reclaim our independence from tyrants.

The boys are back!!! After Steven's wedding and Andrew's Europe trip, we discuss the 2023 American Redemption backpacking trip from early June. It was a great time and we look forward to growing our numbers next year!

It's been a while, but Steven and Andrew are back to discuss how good cultures are maintained and to catch up on some big life events.

Humility is difficult, and if you're anything like us, you will find that a lot of these signs are true for you. Sam joins us to explain St. Josemaria's 17 signs of a lack of humility and gives us practical ways to fight pride in our day-to-day lives. http://www.keenforgod.com/2013/03/21/st-josemarias-17-signs-of-a-lack-of-humility/

With the current state of societal decline, Steven and Andrew decide to break down honor and integrity and why it was so valuable to high functioning societies. Respect and Honor are often used interchangeably. The guys explain that respect and honor work hand-in-hand, but they are not exactly the same thing. Finally, why are societies that value honor so vital to men and why the current victim culture incentivizes destabilization.

Megan is the founder of the Pro-Life Action Network (PLAN), an organization aiming to mobilize more pro-life Americans by acting as a “one-stop shop” website where pro-lifers can access ANY pro-life event or organization in their geographic area. https://prolifeactionnetwork.org/ IG: ProLife_action_network FB: Pro-Life Action Network

Steve and Andrew breakdown the definition of tradition, discuss why tradition is valuable to the human spirit, and theorize on why the West has been so quick to give up on all its traditions. The West has lost Its Roots- https://unherd.com/2021/09/western-culture-is-dead/

Jeff from the New Columbia Movement joins us to discuss their movement, faith, family, fraternity, true social justice, and the Roman approach to culture. The New Columbia Movement is a grassroots organization of like-minded patriotic Americans seeking a return to wholesome family values, traditional American strength, and the reconstruction of national dignity & pride. You can find their manifesto here: https://newcolumbiamovement.org/

Zach returns to the podcast to discuss the Enlightenment and how it has shaped our society today. All the modern attacks on the church and family unit stem in part from the Enlightenment way of thinking. Zach also tells us about the new atheist movement and how atheism is inherently left-wing. Backpacking trip interest form: https://forms.gle/nHZbpRw6Zi6TuAt26

The founders and framers of this nation considered themselves Americans second and Virginians, New Yorkers, etc first. On this episode of American Redemption, Wisconsin Nationalist joins us to discuss why this actually the better approach and how this idea can help save America. Join us June 9-11, 2023 for a weekend backpacking trip in Virginia. Interest form here: https://forms.gle/agpFqMDQ8EpqpUgi6

Steven returns to the podcast after a 1-episode hiatus. Andrew and Steven discuss what Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter means for the future of free speech. The history of free speech and "hate speech" is discussed.

In this episode of American Redemption, Jeff, Johnson, and, Tony join the podcast to discuss fitness, music, finance, and modern medicine.

Zach joins Steven and Andrew to teach us about some important right wing thinkers and what they believed about power, social change, and the ruling class.

Andrew interviews Steven about his recent experience at Pre-Cana. Why the church's definition of marriage is much more meaningful than the secular definition, and how the sacrament of marriage better prepares us to receive God's grace.

Activism is just a way for people to virtue signal. It asks nothing of the activist but allows them to feel productive and useful.

T-Shirt Form: https://forms.gle/vJqdNJAmSg9zykwo8 Johnson returns for another episode to discuss the dangers of plastics and why it is harming us all.

T-Shirt order form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLBywUtpod-OK1zX334tTG7vENI29GMMnHbJCXgrSHOFo_Kg/viewform?usp=sf_link Matt Makrom joins American Redemption to discuss his path to conservatism and how it led to his current bid for U.S. Congress for east Tennessee. https://mattforcongress.vote/

Relativism is the philosophy behind many of the world's most dangerous ideas, so it's important to understand. We brought Ty back on to help break down what it is and why it doesn't make much sense.

What does the call to adventure look like in the modern world? Why do most ignore it?

Andrew and Steven dive into current issues plaguing our society. How does mental health and the war on masculinity play a role in disillusion of our societal cohesion? https://www.cga.ct.gov/asaferconnecticut/tmy/0129/Sheila%20Matthews%20-%20Cofounder%20of%20Ablechild.pdf https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0015337 https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1001875

Austin join American Redemption to tell is story of finding Christianity while working as a model and an actor. We also discuss the influence media has on us. Austin presents some ideas for protecting children from some of these bad influences.

Ty joins Steven and Andrew to discuss his change of heart on abortion and his conversion to Christianity. He also presents his strategy for changing pro-choice peoples minds.

There's been a lot of really great news coming out lately, and there's reason to be optimistic about the future. But not too optimistic. Steven and Andrew discuss why cautious optimism is the correct state of mind going forward.

Johnson and Tony sit down with Andrew and Steven to try answer the question: How do we stand up for what is right without doing more harm than good?

Steven and Andrew talk about motherhood, one of their main areas of expertise. Andrew's mom joins them to learn from the 2 experts.

Steven tells Andrew about his most recent experience in small town America. Who would you nominate for citizen of the year? Why do 5 year olds, in some regards, understand the world better than adults? How moon pies will save America? All this and more on another great episode of American Redemption.

Kevin #1 is back and better than ever in this episode of American Redemption

A young philosopher king in his own right, Connor joins the podcast to talk about philosophy and his conversion to Catholicism. A musical note caps off this exciting episode of American Redemption. Double Slit Experiment: https://youtu.be/NvzSLByrw4Q