The Great Conversation

In this episode, the origin of the most ancient people in the cradle of civilization as well as the origin of the Nile river in Herodotus Book 2. Biography: The Great Books of the Western World Britannica 3rd Printing 1992 The History of Herodotus Translated by George Rawlinson. This episode covers Book 2 Paragraphs 1 - 62

In this episode, we discuss the fall of Cyrus the Great after his monumental conquest of Asia. Biography: The Great Books of the Western World Britannica 3rd Printing 1992 The History of Herodotus Translated by George Rawlinson This episode covers Book 1 Paragraphs 123 - 216

In this episode, we discuss the birth of Cyrus the Great and the plot to kill him. His grandfather Astyages had a dream that his daughter would produce offspring that would take over his kingdom. He then tries to have his grandson killed but his plot is spoiled by a herdsman. Biography: The Great Books of the Western World Britannica 3rd Printing 1992 The History of Herodotus Translated by George Rawlinson This episode covers Book 1 Paragraphs 92 - 122

In this episode, Cresus's kingdom has fallen to Cyrus, but Cresus shows incredible humility and wisdom by sharing with Cresus how to maintain the land he has just conquered.

In this episode, Herodotus throws us into many conversations about life, history, culture, and finances.

In this episode, Herodotus throws us into many conversations about life, history, culture, and finances.

The love languages of men and women are completely different even when discussing the same love language.

The Great Books took us through the works of tragedy where we find many others punching the bounds of poetry and theater. Many of these authors faced steep scrutiny of their work and some did not see success for over a decade.

Welcome back to the Great Conversation in 2023! Sorry, we've been MIA. We are back! We are committing to the Great Books this year, and we are committing to our conversation time with you. So, join us in this episode as we discuss HOW we are going to commit to the great books and other great ventures this year.

In this episode, we're unpacking The Clouds by Aristophanes where we look at the behavior and interactions between Strepsiades, Phidippides, and Socrates. Did the poor behavior of Phidippides come from Socrates teaching Phidippides how to rebel against his father, or was the rebellion already present? Thanks for joining The Great Conversation!

In this episode, we are discussing Crito by Plato. Socrates is in prison and Crito comes to him hoping to convince him to jailbreak and exile to a foreign land. Socrates proceeds to argue his case for staying in prison and accepting the justice of the state. The commitment of Socrates to his state is inspiring and leads us into a discussion on what we are committed to in our lives and how to apply the commitment of Socrates to our interpersonal relationships. We really enjoyed discussing this work on The Great Conversation this week, and we hope you'll join us in the comments section.

In this episode, we are discussing the Apology by Plato. Socrates is brought before the courts upon an accusation that he is corrupting the youth of Athens. He stands trial and gives his defense, or should I say Apology, for his actions. We really enjoyed discussing this work on The Great Conversation this week, and we hope you'll join us in the comments section.

What is the foundational purpose of life? In this episode, we discuss what it means to live life on purpose and how to set your foundation to live fully alive. To live out every day consciously making decisions not passively allowing life to rock you like a baby in a bassinet. Thanks for joining the great conversation.

In this episode, we explore a conversation around the value and results of team sports. Did team sports equip us with the tools we needed to succeed in life as an adult? What are your thoughts on the value and lessons learned in team sports? Good, bad, or indifferent? Thanks for joining the great conversation!

In this episode, we're discussing the lifestyle of consuming vs creating. Do you believe consuming is all evil? Do you believe we can all be creators? Do you believe you can be a creator? We think that you can! Thanks for joining the great conversation.

In this episode, we're discussing desire. Does desire lead to happiness or emptiness? Do we need to limit our desires or fulfill our desires? Naval Ravikant's thoughts on desire - https://youtu.be/ffEGzX-qwz0 Thanks for joining the great conversation.

In this episode, we are talking about anger, fear, frustration, and making family a priority. When we stuff our feelings it is hard to understand what each person in a relationship is truly feeling and therefore keeps us from making progress towards a thriving relationship and family life. Thanks for joining the great conversation.

In this episode, we are unpacking the idea of staying married through a number of ideas, the main being a life project that you pursue with your spouse. The power of a life project comes from the intellectual pursuit of trying to build something together and therefore challenging one another to work together to that end. We've found that when we are forced to work together to solve problems it teaches us to work together in a stronger way in regards to challenges that arise in our marriage. Thanks for joining The great Conversation!

in this episode, we are talking about memory and its crucial role in helping us become the type of people that focus on building a life we love to wake up to. We discuss some of the "Life Hacks" that we implement on a weekly and daily basis to strengthen our memory. As we've learned memory is more about living an intentional life than it is doing weird brain exercises. How do you remember things? What are some of your live hacks? Join the Great Conversation by commenting below.

In this episode, we are exploring the tragedy found in the poets of The Great Gooks of the Western World. Aeschylus and Sophocles take us on a journey through their poetry exploring the different tragedies during the times of Thebes and Athens. We are looking at the paradox of tragedy. So rather than discussing what we are willing to die for we are asking the question what are you willing to live for? Please join the great conversation and comment below!

In this episode, we are unpacking the beautiful reality that you have more skills, experience, perspective, and knowledge than you realize. When you combine all that you have learned and experienced you will find that you are in fact a unique person. What must now take place is to share what you have with others so that others may learn and benefit from the combination that is uniquely you. As I am typing this it sounds like a hokie motivational speech, but jump into this week's episode and we will unpack the discussion that I hope will inspire you towards your next great pursuit. Thanks for joining the great conversation.

In this episode of The Great Conversation, we are debating the power of belief and self-discipline. Which mindset is the more powerful catalyst to get you off the bench and into the game of life? How much grit a person has is often correlated to the number of difficult things he/she can push his/herself to accomplish. But does that grit comes from the belief he/she has in relation to his/her goal or is it pure self-discipline? That is what we are talking about today. Should you focus on self-discipline, or build up your belief in what you're going after in your life. Thanks for joining the great conversation.

"People overestimate what they can do in a year, but underestimate what they can do in a decade," said Bill Gates. Annabelle has a unique spin on this -- we actually overestimate what we think we can do in a year and underestimate what we can do in a day because days become a decade. If we spend our days waiting to take action tomorrow our dreams will be mere fantasies. What are you dreaming about? What do you need to do today? What does it mean to take action today on your dreams? Comment below! Thanks for joining the great conversation.

In this episode, we are talking about living life as a story you would want to read rather than getting stuck in experiences of the past. Living a better story starts with taking action, but being ready to be flexible as relationships, situations, and life comes your way. Thanks for being a part of the great conversation.

How do you get after your dreams? We've always had big dreams and plans, but never quite knew if what we were doing was the right path to accomplish our goals. Then we realized it's not always what you do but more about how you do it... We've found that if you want to accomplish a dream, you have to get started and stay persistent. There will be bumps, turns, and detours along the way, but we have to stay the course to get to our dreams. Thanks for being a part of the great conversation.

In this episode, we're mulling over our journey from being a child in our parent's home to married adult children with children of our own. What were the moments, milestones, and steps taken to build the bridge of a healthy transition? We don't have it all figured out, but here are the learnings we've unearthed on our journey thus far. Thanks for watching! Please comment below with your experiences.

In this episode, we're discussing the importance of working through the situations that arise while trying to incorporate in-laws into your own family. There is an essential need to be on the same page as your spouse while working together to set up a plan for a successful in-law relationship. Here are some of the experiences we have gone through over the past few months and how we plan to work together in the future for better interactions and times together. ------ DISCLAIMER: ALL LINKS IN DESCRIPTION ARE AFFILIATE LINKS if you make a purchase through the links provided I will get a small commission but at no extra cost to you, but that is what keeps this channel alive and the helpful content coming your way.

As the Odyssey comes to a close Odysseus is transformed into a vagabond for his final mission. Conquer the suitors that have made his should a ruckus. Odysseus the warrior steps into the shoes of a Vagabond to go undercover in his own household.

Odysseus' journey in The Oddysee is quite extensive and it makes you wonder, why why did it take Odysseus so long to get home? In this episode, we discuss the implications and circumstances surrounding Odysseus' 10-year journey home and what we can learn from it.

In this episode, we are discussing some amazing life lessons as we kick off the first episode of the Odessey. There are 4 things Telemachos has had to do to step out of childhood and take hold of his calling to become a man. He hopes that through this journey he will not only find information regarding what happened to his father but find his father, Odysseus.

The Iliad is a classic work and essential starting point for the Great Books of the Western World. However, many have been claimed by its daunting battles and clashing armor. Do we think the Iliad is worth the read? Join the Great Conversation to find out.

Who are the gods of the Iliad and what are their characteristics. We are going to talk about each god featured in the Iliad and some of their standout features so that you can read the Iliad with better clarity and understanding.

Book Nine of the Iliad opens a vast turning point in the rivalry between Achilles and Agamemnon. Book 9 presents the speech of Achilles denying the gifts of Agamemnon to come and fight once again on the behalf of the Achaians.

As we kick off the great books we find ourselves in the 10-year reading plan trudging through Homer's Iliad. One theme that continues to stick out to us is the constant involvement and amusement of the gods in the ongoing war between the Trojans and Achaeans.

If you started to read The Great Books of the Western World I'm sure you quickly realized it is not for the faint of heart. We just got started with the Illiad and life has been trying to get in the way of our reading plan. so we had to make some slight adjustments to our plan and we are excited to be back with another episode.

How do you read the Great Books of the Western World? In this short episode, we will cover the most popular reading plans and guides to read through the Great Books assembled by Adler, Hutchins, and their Team. ►⏩►⏩ Show notes and links to the Great Books below...

There are a number of imminent threats currently and historically wielded against the Great Books of the Western World. These threats seek to debunk the need for a liberal education through the Great Books. ►⏩►⏩ Show notes and links to the Great Books below...

For Generations in the West, the Liberal Education Education was taught through the conversation of the Great Books. Why have we shifted away from this tradition and why are we no longer receiving a Liberal Education? ►⏩►⏩ Show notes and links to the Great Books below...

What are the Great Books of the Western World and why should you read them? In our first ever episode of the great conversation, we are going to dive into the Preface of the great conversation and talk about it. ►⏩►⏩ Show notes and links to the Great Books below...