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Kids can take it. You can coddle them. You can protect them with everything you have, but life is not simply coming for them; it already has them. Last year, Armored, the spectacularly spooky adventure story from writer Michael Schwartz and artist Ismael Hernandez, struck a deep emotional chord in us. The series seemingly came out of nowhere and walloped us with a powerfully relatable ghost story about family, loss, and perseverance. We gave it the Stampie for Best Surprise Comic, and the more times we re-read it, the more comfortable we are with that declaration. Armored traffics in recognizable tropes, but executes them perfectly through a singular vision. At the story's core is Andy, a child forced into the foster system after his parents mysteriously vanish. He's planted in a home dealing with its own awful tragedy, which propels him into a confrontation with a haunted suit of armor. With the ghostly Sir William by his side, Andy seeks to solve the disappearance of his folks while stumbling into battle with ancient evil. Having devoured the single issues from Clover Press, we patiently awaited word of a proper hardcover collection. Friends, we're ecstatic to be the first to tell you this: the Armored hardcover is almost here, and its Kickstarter Pre-Launch Page is already up and running (CLICK HERE AND GET NOTIFIED). Not only that, but we also have the first look at the new Armored hardcover collection artwork by artist Francesco Tomaselli. Please bask in its beauty while you listen to this week's podcast with author Michael Schwartz discussing Armored, how the theft of his comic book collection only intensified his comic book addiction, and why kids need stories with emotionally dark realities. Armored is published by Clover Press, written by Michael Schwartz, illustrated by Ismael Hernandez, lettered by Ferran Delgado, and edited by Chris Stevens. To continue this conversation, follow Michael Schwartz on Bluesky and Instagram. This Week's Sponsor We're sponsored by 2000 AD, the greatest comic you're not reading! Within its pages is a whole universe of characters, from Judge Dredd and Strontium Dog to Rogue Trooper, Shakara, Halo Jones, and the poor sods slogging across the Cursed Earth in The Helltrekkers. Get a print subscription at your door every week - and the first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, get free back issues, and download DRM-free copies of each issue for just $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible monthly comics for less than $10. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Married to Singles: Michael Schwartz on Darkhold: Iron Man Spectrum Book Club with Rick Quinn and Dave Chisholm Join Comic Book Club in Person Patreon Exclusive: Saga of the Swamp Thing Book Club Support Your Local Comic Shop Free Patreon Series Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.
Too much of the conversation about poverty, whether in government, among social service providers, or in churches, is animated by highly emotional conventions, trite melodramatic comparisons, and comfortable ideological clichés, says Ismael Hernandez. But how can we change this? How can we do better? In his new book, “Rethinking Charity: Restoring Dignity to Poverty […]
Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 12 years broadcasting on the internet! On Friday's show, we visit with Senior Legal Fellow from the Pacific Legal Foundation, William Yeatman, about the new Speaker of the House and about Trump litigation. We visit with Ismael Hernandez, the Founder and CEO of the Freedom & Virtue Institute, about their amazing progress in teaching self-reliance to students around the world. Better Together CEO Megan Rose tells us about inspiring stories of faithed-based support provided to families in crisis. We also visit with Professor Larry Bell about phony and ineffective incentives for electric vehicle production. Please join us for Monday's show. We have terrific guests including historian and founder of historycentral.com Marc Schulman, Executive Editor of the Foundation for Economic Education website Jonathan Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Please access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.
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We wrap up our broadcast from Acton University talking with Charlie Self about spirit-empowered Churches and Marvin Olasky about compassionate conservatism. Also, Michael Kenney previews this weekend's Celebrate Life day. We talk the meaning of Race with Ismael Hernandez, and Kevin Vallier discusses Catholic integralism.
For this episode, we're bringing you a session from our recent Poverty Cure Summit. A conversation entitled "Hope for the City: Neighborhoods, Commerce, and Social Capital" featuring Rachel Ferguson, Justin S. Beene, and Ismael Hernandez.The Poverty Cure Summit provides an opportunity for participants to listen to scholars, human service providers, and community leaders address the most critical issues we face today that can either exacerbate or alleviate poverty. Speakers joined panel discussions to discuss the legal, economic, social, and technological issues pertaining to both domestic (U.S.) and global poverty. Rooted in foundational principles of anthropology, politics, natural law, and economics, participants gained a deeper understanding of the root causes of poverty and identify practical means to reduce it and promote human flourishing.Subscribe to our podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How can we help the next generation avoid “Entitlemania?” Richard Watts weighs in, and Ismael Hernandez looks at a way forward for civil rights. David Sanborn shares how studying John chapter 6 helped lead him to the Church.
Hold My Bread has our first guest! Ismael Hernandez, an Olympic medal winner and career driven stellar individual, shares what it feels like to be a champion and insights on transitioning from competitive athletics. Where does all the drive go? SPOILER ALERT - for Ismael, it was funneled into an MBA at Duke that launched his career. Ismael approaches all things with discipline and astute cultural awareness. It was a thrill for Maddie and Matt to talk to him for an hour on everything from role models to crypto to Patrons. We love you thank you for listening please help support the show by visiting Patreon.com/HoldMyBread
Are we living the days of Noah all over? Al has some thoughts, and Ismael Hernandez weighs in on a way forward to racial reconciliation. During the 2nd hour Al looks into what the press isn't saying about the monkeypox outbreak and Dan Philpott details the potential for religious liberty in Islam.
"Race from a Faith Perspective" by Ismael Hernandez
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In this episode, Dylan Pahman, executive editor and research fellow here at the Acton Institute, sits down with Kevin Schmiesing, director of research at the Freedom & Virtue Institute and coauthor and editor of the newly released Race and Justice in America. They discuss cultural tensions stemming from race and justice issues, the civil rights and Black Lives Matter movements, and how to move forward in a peaceful, unified manner. Race and Justice in America tackles the most enduring and provocative issues with a rare combination of intellectual sophistication and bracing realism. Featuring the writings of John Sibley Butler, Ismael Hernandez, and Kevin Schmiesing, this collection is an original and necessary contribution to our national discourse.Race and Justice in America: The Civil Rights Movement, Black Lives Matter, and the Way Forward Freedom & Virtue Institute About Kevin Schmiesing The Economy of Order: Justice Requires LoveActon Lecture Series - Black Liberation Through the Marketplace: Hope, Heartbreak, and the Promise of America Justice, applied equally Institutionalizing the critical race revolution America's two warring views of race Is Critical Race Theory un-American? Subscribe to Acton Line, Acton Unwind, & Acton Vault See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Givers, Doers, & Thinkers—A Podcast on Philanthropy and Civil Society
This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy sits down with Ismael Hernandez, founder of the Freedom and Virtue Institute, to discuss how civil society can come together to promote or to undermine healthy self-reliance.Before founding the Freedom and Virtue Institute, Ismael was the executive director of the African Caribbean American Catholic Center (AFCAAM). Ismael frequently lectures at Acton University and the American Enterprise Institute, and he is the author of Not Tragically Colored: Freedom, Personhood, and the Renewal of Black America.After growing up in a communist household in the 1960s, Ismael was shocked to experience his “lungs filled with the air of freedom” once on American soil. His unique history and experience suffering with the poor, asks the question civil society often forgets to ask: Is it working? Ismael suggests that true charity is both intelligent giving and intelligent withholding. He suggests that we infantilize the poor and see them as victims of circumstances that are outside their control instead of active participants in their own freedom. This compelling conversation will have you questioning more than welfare public policy. You might find that the bigger problem is in fact one's superficial resolve to do something about it. You'll also hear from American Philanthropic consultant, Jake Loel. If you're a nonprofit looking for new donors—and who isn't?—you'll need a few research tools to find the right individual and foundation donors for your organization. Jake shares the three resources he suggests every nonprofit invest in to help identify prospective donors.Are you a giver? A doer? Maybe a thinker? Join American Philanthropic and the Center for Civil Society on November 17th for a conference on Restoring American Community. You'll hear from leading philanthropists, scholars, and nonprofit leaders, with ample opportunity for serious discussion of how concerned citizens might strengthen local communities, advance charity, and conserve the natural and cultural goods of our communities and our nation. Sign up by Wednesday, November 10th to secure your seat!You can find Givers, Doers, & Thinkers here at Philanthropy Daily, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Buzzsprout, and wherever you listen to podcasts.
Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over nine years broadcasting weekdays on the internet – providing you news and commentary based on the principles of individual liberty, personal responsibility, limited government and the rule of law. On Monday's show, we discuss the cease-fire in Israel, the hijacking of the commercial flight by Belarus, and events in China and Myanmar with the Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com, Marc Schulman, who is in Tel Aviv. We discuss lessons from the Greeks about freedom of expression and individualism with the President Emeritus of the Foundation for Economic Education, Larry Reed. We also have a great visit about “helping” the poor and the importance of self-reliance with the Founder and CEO of the Freedom & Virtue Institute, Ismael Hernandez. We have great guests lined up for Tuesday's show including our State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, the author of “Greetings from Paradise” (and my wife) Linda Harden, entertaining local guest commentator Boo Mortenson, and the founder and President of Less Government, Seton Motley. Please join us live at 7 a.m. on this website, or you can access the show anytime on podcast platforms (iTunes, TuneIn, Spotify, and Stitcher, ChoiceSocial and Vurbl).
For this week’s episode, we’re bringing you a conversation that was a part of Acton’s recent Poverty Cure Summit.The Poverty Cure Summit provided an opportunity for participants to listen to scholars, human service providers, and practitioners address the most critical issues we face today which can either exacerbate or alleviate poverty. These speakers discussed the legal, economic, social, and technological issues pertaining to both domestic and global poverty. Rooted in foundational principles of anthropology, politics, natural law, and economics, participants had the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the root causes of poverty and identify practical means to reduce it and promote human flourishing.In this conversation, Acton’s Michael Matheson Miller spoke with Ismael Hernandez (executive director of The Freedom & Virtue Institute) and Peter Greer (president & CEO of HOPE International) to examine the challenge of poverty in the US and internationally, and the most effective ways to think about poverty in light of the transcendent dignity of the human person. Poverty Cure SummitIsmael Hernandez - The Freedom & Virtue InstitutePeter Greer - HOPE InternationalSubscribe to Acton Institute Events podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29 Carl and Todd welcome a returning guest: Ismael Hernandez. Hes the executive director of the Freedom and Virtue Institute and author ofNot Tragically Colored.Ismael joins in to discuss the current state of racial tension and politics in America. His experience growing up with Marxist ideals, and--later in lifejoining a religious Marxist group gives Hernandez special insight into the topic.
Carl and Todd welcome a returning guest: Ismael Hernandez. He’s the executive director of the Freedom and Virtue Institute and author of Not Tragically Colored. Ismael joins in to discuss the current state of racial tension and politics in America. His experience growing up with Marxist ideals, and--later in life—joining a religious Marxist group gives Hernandez special insight into the topic. Although we uphold the dignity and sacredness of every human life and want to affirm that black lives matter, Ismael suggests that the movement known as “Black Lives Matter” (BLM) harbors some troubling beliefs. Hernandez refers to his recent article which asserts BLM perceives the issue of oppression from within the ideological context of Marxism. Don’t miss this timely conversation! Show Notes · Listen again to Not Tragically Colored · Freedom and Virtue Institute · “BLM”: the Proposition, the Organization, and the Movement by Ismael Hernandez · Social Justice Isn’t What You Think It Is by Michael Novak and Paul Adams
Thanks for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly nine years broadcasting on the internet! On Tuesday's show, we visit with our State Senator and Senate Majority Leader, Kathleen Passidomo, about Florida Public School Commissioner Richard Corcoran's important directive for all schools to open to all students with a full curriculum in August. We visit with the Founder and President of Less Government, Seton Motley, about the undue influence of California law when Congress ignores its responsibility to legislate. We have an interesting and informative discussion with The Founder and President of the Freedom & Virtue Institute, Ismael Hernandez about the work of the Institute and about Ismael's fascinating journey from his communist background to embracing freedom and liberty. We also have an entertaining and informative discussion with Boo Mortenson in Madison, Wisconsin. We have great guests lined up for Wednesday's show including the Chairman of the Cato Institute Bob Levy, College Professor and author Andrew Joppa, and Endowed Professor at the University of Houston and author Larry Bell. Please join us live at 7 a.m. on my website, or you can access the show anytime on podcast platforms (iTunes, TuneIn, Spotify, and Stitcher) or in “show archives” on my website, www.bobharden.com.
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CFMC President Ed Kominowski and Ismael Hernandez, founder of Freedom and Virtue Institute, talk about how human flourishing can alleviate poverty.
Freedom fighter Ismael Hernandez was a card-carrying communist - a true believer in the Cuban revolution - an all-consuming belief system that defined most of his young life. Then he came to the United States to attend college at the University of Southern Mississippi. Throughout college, his point of view gradually transformed as he realized the stark differences between American-style freedom and Cuban-style communism. He began a personal transformation. It was a truly spiritual change from the quasi-religion that is collectivism and Marxism to the mindset that all individuals have their own, God-given dignity. Hernandez went on to work in the ministry in southwest Florida, where he became disillusioned with the way the poor are treated by well-meaning but ineffective government programs. “I was in ministry in the inner cities of southwestern Florida and I began to see the paternalistic, condescending ways that we see the poor,” Hernandez told MacIver at a recent presentation in Milwaukee. “We basically give them stuff. That's what we do, we give them free stuff and free stuff, and the person is waiting to be spiritually awakened and I did not like that.” As part of his long journey from Marxist to free market fighter, he left his job to start the Freedom and Virtue Institute, a group with a mission of transforming how we treat the poor, and a mission of truly helping the poor lift themselves out of poverty through opportunity instead of handouts. “We don't believe in this paternalistic, condescending attitude toward the poor, that they're just mouths to be fed and bodies to be clothed. No, they are unique, unrepeatable persons made in the the likeness of God and they have that moral capacity of self-realization,” he said. The poor will never prosper unless they're viewed as dignified people capable of transforming their own circumstances. “If you believe in that about the poor, you will see them prosper. If you don't believe that, the best you can do is get out of the way. Get out of the business of the helping the poor because you will do more harm than good.” Doing good for the poor and changing the way we approach the plight of poverty is what Hernandez's life mission has become. And contrary to mainstream thinking, he preaches a different kind of message, one of hope - that the poor can lift themselves out of poverty if government gets out of the way. “Only freedom can do that. Only economic freedom can do that. Only opportunity to be free in the economy can do that for the poor.” We spoke with Ismael Hernandez and present his speech in Milwaukee in this edition of the MacIver Newsmakers Podcast.
This week we're blessed by the presence of living legend, Ismael Hernandez. Not only did he play on every Dr. Know record except Wreckage in Flesh, but he coined the name "Nardcore." We talk about:- Early 80's shows- Starting Dr. Know- Early tours- Which Black Flag singer was best?- How savage Discharge was- Having famous brothers- Plug in Jesus LP- This Island Earth LP- 2000's Dr Know LPs and backlash to no Kyle- Touring Europe with Know- lots morePlease subscribe, like, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Please consider supporting the show: patreon.com/185milessouth paypal.me/185milessouthCheck us out on social media: instagram.com/185milessouth facebook.com/185milessouth twitter.com/185milessouth All Episodes are available at: 185milessouth.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/185milessouth)
Ismael Hernandez is the Founder and President of the Freedom & Virtue Institute. With a Master’s Degree in Political Science from the University of Southern Mississippi and professional experience as executive director of the African Caribbean American Catholic Center, Ismael leads FVI based on the principles of effective compassion and personal responsibility. Ismael frequently lectures with the Acton Institute’s Acton University in Grand Rapids, Michigan and has lectured for American Enterprise Institute, Heritage Foundation, the Foundation for Government Accountability and the Foundation for Economic Education. He is also a columnist for World Magazine. Ismael is the author of the book Not Tragically Colored, as well as many articles for various publications.
Kavanaugh vote timetable set. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) to miss Saturday vote because of his daughter's wedding? Will vote be delayed? With a few exceptions, Republican Senators need a standing ovation for how they have stood firmly on Kavanaugh. Still no guarantee he gets confirmed, but Republicans never would have even gotten this close without Trump. My interview with Ismael Hernandez, who's got a tremendous story and great mission at the Freedom & Virtue Institute. Listen to more of my conversation with Ismael here. JDot returns from sabbatical to drop his latest sick 3-in-3 beat about Judge Kavanaugh's confirmation.
Kavanaugh vote timetable set. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) to miss Saturday vote because of his daughter’s wedding? Will vote be delayed? With a few exceptions, Republican Senators need a standing ovation for how they have stood firmly on Kavanaugh. Still no guarantee he gets confirmed, but Republicans never would have even gotten this close without Trump. My interview with Ismael Hernandez, who’s got a tremendous story and great mission at the Freedom & Virtue Institute. Listen to more of my conversation with Ismael here. JDot returns from sabbatical to drop his latest sick 3-in-3 beat about Judge Kavanaugh’s confirmation.
Kavanaugh vote timetable set. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) to miss Saturday vote because of his daughter’s wedding? Will vote be delayed? With a few exceptions, Republican Senators need a standing ovation for how they have stood firmly on Kavanaugh. Still no guarantee he gets confirmed, but Republicans never would have even gotten this close without Trump. My interview with Ismael Hernandez, who’s got a tremendous story and great mission at the Freedom & Virtue Institute. Listen to more of my conversation with Ismael here. JDot returns from sabbatical to drop his latest sick 3-in-3 beat about Judge Kavanaugh’s confirmation.
This is my full conversation with Ismael Hernandez, Founder & Executive Director of the Freedom & Virtue Institute.
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The crew is in sunny Florida sipping margaritas this week. They're pleased to be talking with Ismael Hernandez, the president and founder of Freedom and Virtue Institute. He's written Not Tragically Colored: Freedom, Personhood, and the Renewal of Black America.Mr. Hernandez tells us what it was like being raised in a militant communist household and what changed after he moved to America. Based on his years of study, observation, and personal experience, Ismael discusses racialism - yes, it is a word, dignity, moral responsibility, and the importance of the family in forming a virtuous individual.The ugliness of false ideologies have permeated not only society, but also the church! But if you listen closely you'll hear the beauty of the untold history of blacks in America.Follow the link and sign up for a chance to win a copy of Ismael Hernandez' book Not Tragically Colored.Show Notes- Freedom and Virtue Institute- Self-reliance clubThese are the winners of “Confessing the Faith” from our past episode “The Confession of Our Faith”. If you didn't get a free copy, you can visit our Reformed Resources to purchase one!Howard S. - Colorado Springs, CODenny S. - Farmington, MNDebora F. - Ephrata, PA
On this edition of Radio Free Acton, Bruce Edward Walker speaks with Ismael Hernandez of the Freedom and Virtue Institute about "Detroit," the new film from Katheryn Bigelow about the Algiers Motel incident during the 1967 Detroit riots, particularly discussing how this film does or does not reinforce harmful narratives within the black community in the United States. We follow that up with a conversation between assistant producer Caroline Roberts and Jacqueline Isaacs about her contribution to the book "Called to Freedom: Why you can be Christian and Libertarian." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.