Podcasts about Virtue

Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Reed Dent talk about pride (or, rather, vainglory).The King of Comedy (1982 film) — LetterboxdWishful Thinking by Frederick BuechnerThere Will Be Blood (2007 film) — LetterboxdWhiplash (2014 film) — LetterboxdSoli Deo Gloria — WikipediaJohn Chrysostom — Wikipedia“This Is Water” by David Foster Wallace (YouTube)“This Is Water” by David Foster Wallace (Amazon)Glittering Vices by Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoungJesus and the Victory of God by N. T. WrightThe Weight of Glory by C. S. LewisRaiders of the Lost Ark (1981 film) — Letterboxd

In this episode, we discuss the latest advancements in Alzheimer's research, the societal implications of Social Security, and the unexpected turns life can take. We explore the balance between freedom and responsibility, the evolving nature of folk wisdom, and the importance of resilience and courage in navigating life's challenges. We also break down the role of government in personal savings and the impact of societal norms on individual choices. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:28 Response to Our Social Security Proposal 02:16 Social Security and Personal Responsibility 12:12 Alzheimer's Research Breakthroughs 14:26 AI-generated Lawsuits for Outsourced OnlyFans Responses 20:31 Life's Unexpected Turns and Necessity of Resilience 23:44 The Virtue of Courage 24:51 Embracing Change and Personal Growth 31:19 Evolving Folk Wisdom and Societal Norms 35:00 Re-evaluating Homeownership 41:24 Conservatives, Liberals, and Societal Progress 44:49 The Golden Rule and Ethical Living 46:38 The Need to Preserve Our Nearly Just Society 49:54 The Importance of Civil Discourse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn about the virtue of courage and its place among the other cardinal virtues.Support us on Patreon for Member access to our special podcast series where we go in depth on books of the Bible. Ongoing season: Exodus. You will also gain access to the entire archive of Season 1: The Gospel of John.Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications Word & Table Episode Index

Learn about the virtue of courage and its place among the other cardinal virtues.Support us on Patreon for Member access to our special podcast series where we go in depth on books of the Bible. Ongoing season: Exodus. You will also gain access to the entire archive of Season 1: The Gospel of John.Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications Word & Table Episode Index

Maria Morera Johnson interviews Melanie Rigney, author of 12 Unforgettable Men of the Gospels (Twenty-Third Publications).   from Melanie's webiste: Melanie Rigney loves almost nothing better than talking and writing about faith and grace. Her latest book, Unforgettable Women of the Gospels (Twenty-third Publications, January 2024), focuses on eight unnamed women who encountered Jesus in the Gospels and what we can learn from them. A Twenty-third sister company, Creative Communications, recently published a booklet by Melanie, Praying with St. Bernadette of Lourdes: 15 Reflections on Living a Life of Virtue. Melanie's other books include Radical Saints: 21 Women for the 21st Century; Woman of Worth: Prayers and Reflections for Women Inspired by the Book of Proverbs; and Menopause Moments: A Journal for Nourishing Your Mind, Body, and Spirit in Midlife. She is best known for her page-a-day devotionals, Sisterhood of Saints and Brotherhood of Saints, and as a regular contributor to Living Faith, Women in the New Evangelization (WINE). She lives in Arlington, Virginia.   Link in Show:· 12 Unforgettable Men of the Gospels Unforgettable Women of the Gospels Melanie Rigney website The Remorse of Judas -- Almeida Júnior

send us a text via Fan Mail!Elizabeth and I discuss boys and their tendency to play war-like games. Is it a cause for concern? Is it appropriate for boys being raised with Christian values? 3:25 - Question from a listener 6:41 - Elizabeth shares how she manages this issue in her home 9:47 - Bonnie shares her comfort level with battles and weaponry in games 13:12 - Could playing these games help our boys to develop virtue? 15:04 - Finding them an outlet 26:39 - Age appropriateness and book recommendationAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.A Landscape with Dragons: The Battle for Your Child's Mind by Michael D. O'Brien Contact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal By email at makejoynormal@gmail.com Search podcast episodes by topic www.bonnielandry.ca Shop my recommended resources Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!

Humility is often misunderstood as weakness, but it is actually a strength that opens the door to grace. Jeff discusses the powerful virtue of humility and its crucial role in living as an activated disciple. He shares insights from his recent pilgrimage to Poland and Czechia, highlighting the humble lives of saints like St.John Paul II, St.Maximilian Kolbe, and St.Edith Stein. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com. Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get Jeff's shownotes delivered straight to your email! Or visit https://media.ascensionpress.com/?s=&page=2&category%5B0%5D=Ascension%20Podcasts&category%5B1%5D=The%20Jeff%20Cavins%20Show for full shownotes!

Brent Billings, Reed Dent, and Elle Grover Fricks talk about greed.Wall Street (1987 film) — LetterboxdGlengarry Glen Ross (1992 film) — LetterboxdThe Wolf of Wall Street (2013 film) — LetterboxdWishful Thinking by Frederick Buechner“Is Greed Good? On God and Wealth” by Donald Goergen — Church Life JournalTo Have or to Be? by Eric FrommFight Club (1999 film) – LetterboxdBEMA 356: Sabbath Practice — Friendship w/ Derrick James Rohr IIIThe Cardinal and the Deadly by Karl Clifton-SoderstromBEMA 314: Parables — The Barn BuilderLa Pachanga Mexican Restaurant

In this episode, we explore the complexities of the housing market, comparing the cost of housing today with that of the 1980s. We also examine the broader economic implications of these trends and the psychological perceptions of average living standards. Our main focus is how social media shapes public opinion and creates ideological echo chambers, and why it's important to understand diverse perspectives. 00:00 Introduction 00:26 The Cost of Housing: A Historical Perspective 06:38 Analyzing Trends in Household Wealth 09:13 Is The Rapture Upon Us? 13:44 Ideological Bubbles 18:54 The Role of Social Media in Creating Echo Chambers 22:12 The Consequences of Ideological Isolation 25:13 The Financial Incentives of Echo Chambers 28:34 The Role of AI in Social Degeneration 30:30 The Uniqueness of YouTube 32:05 The Importance of Humanization in Online Spaces 34:16 The Virtue of Sympathy 36:23 How to Leave Your Echo Chamber 38:32 Conclusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn more about The Excellent Life Program and other coaching opportunities at https://www.seekingexcellence.us/coaching-1In this episode, Nathan Crankfield and Father Chase Hilgenbrinck explore the themes of resilience, strength, and the challenges faced by the current generation of young men. They discuss the importance of meaningful relationships, the reality of loneliness, and the dual mindset of practical and theological approaches to suffering. Father Chase emphasizes the significance of obedience, accountability, and self-awareness in personal growth, while also highlighting the joy of serving others and the need for holy indifference in navigating life's challenges. The conversation concludes with reflections on perseverance and the balance between intimacy and strength in faith.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Father Chase Hilgenbrinck06:58 Understanding the Current Generation of Young Men09:59 The Pursuit of Happiness in Modern Life12:41 Intentional Living and Building Relationships15:34 Facing Adversity and Suffering20:48 The Role of Friendship in the Priesthood23:43 Loneliness and Leadership in the Priesthood32:14 The Balance of Vocation and Life Challenges35:02 The Importance of Obedience in Our Lives40:07 The Virtue of Obedience and Its Challenges43:16 Holy Indifference and Managing Emotions46:42 Self-Awareness and Growth in Virtue50:20 Perseverance in Faith Amidst Challenges56:16 Balancing Intimacy with God and the Call to Action

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The first of a two part series on faith, this episode dives into the question: what is faith, in conversation with St. Thomas Aquinas?

In this episode of Thinking Out Loud, Nathan and Cameron respond to critiques that their political and cultural commentary lacks conviction, clarifying their distinctly Christian approach to public discourse. Drawing on virtue ethics, New Testament theology, and the wisdom of thinkers like James Davison Hunter, they explore why a posture of humility, nuance, and spiritual discernment is not weakness—but faithfulness. With cultural distrust rising and Christians worldwide grappling with political polarization, Nathan and Cameron ask: Are we living in Israel or Babylon? What does it mean to think Christianly in an age of fear, outrage, and existential threats? This episode offers thoughtful, theologically rich insight for believers seeking to navigate the complexities of modern life without compromising the Gospel. Perfect for Christians craving depth, nuance, and Christ-centered clarity in today's chaotic world.DONATE LINK: https://toltogether.com/donate BOOK A SPEAKER: https://toltogether.com/book-a-speakerJOIN TOL CONNECT: https://toltogether.com/tol-connect TOL Connect is an online forum where TOL listeners can continue the conversation begun on the podcast.

Was Socrates really all that great? What does he have to say about education, anyway? Find out as we discuss Socrates' impact on the idea and purpose of philosophy, as well as the reasons for our modern society favoring nameless globalist scientists as the architects of civilization!Follow us on X!Give us your opinions here!

In this episode, I revisit my recent conversation with Tim Ash on evolutionary psychology and take a deeper dive into its most cited facts. From sex differences in mate preferences to jealousy, pair bonding, and courtship rituals, these scientific findings describe human nature as shaped by our evolutionary past. But facts alone don't tell us how to live. That's where the Red Pill movement often goes wrong — by adding value judgments and weaponizing these facts to justify cynicism, control, and distrust. Stoicism offers a different path: align with facts, but act with wisdom, justice, courage, and temperance. I'll walk through ten evolutionary psychology findings, show how Red Pill frames and distorts them, and explain the Stoic framing that keeps us grounded in virtue.

In this episode, I revisit my recent conversation with Tim Ash on evolutionary psychology and take a deeper dive into its most cited facts. From sex differences in mate preferences to jealousy, pair bonding, and courtship rituals, these scientific findings describe human nature as shaped by our evolutionary past. But facts alone don't tell us how to live. That's where the Red Pill movement often goes wrong — by adding value judgments and weaponizing these facts to justify cynicism, control, and distrust. Stoicism offers a different path: align with facts, but act with wisdom, justice, courage, and temperance. I'll walk through ten evolutionary psychology findings, show how Red Pill frames and distorts them, and explain the Stoic framing that keeps us grounded in virtue.

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02:00 Trump's former insurance lawyer, https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/the-former-insurance-lawyer-trump-picked-to-take-on-comey-54c4261d?mod=hp_lead_pos11 04:00 Media mocks Trump's lawyers 18:20 Rodney Martin joins the show 48:00 To host a livestream, you usually feel like you know something valuable that you want to share, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=163993 54:00 Everything is BS, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=163991 56:00 This is Your Brain on Bullsh*t - David Pinsof, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3uLVeSGnEU 1:03:00 Deprogramming Democrats & unEducating the Elites: How I Escaped the Progressive Cult by Lisa Ekman, https://www.amazon.com/Deprogramming-Democrats-unEducating-Elites-Progressive/dp/1662895313/ 1:44:00 The evolutionary origins of morality, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5JlZjcFWug 1:46:00 Bless her heart: Gossip phrased with concern provides advantages in female intrasexual competition 1:48:00 Arguments for the sake of heaven, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=163981 1:54:00 Happiness is a status signal 1:56:00 The philosophical principles underlying the Trump Doctrine, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=163977 2:02:00 ‘More on the decline and fall of Steven Levitt [& Freakanomics]', https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=163968 2:14:00 Michael joins: Megyn Kelly getting blowback for tiptoing up to edgy comments on Israel 2:16:00 Charlie Kirk was a polemicist 2:23:00 Tucker Carlson, the Jews & Jesus 2:40:00 Analyzing Charlie Kirk's debating style, https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/09/27/us/politics/charlie-kirk-debate.html 3:12:00 What is a deepity? 3:14:30 Religion vs LOL Nothing Matters, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=163966 3:16:30 What Are The New Status Games? 3:19:00 Virtue games are status games, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rn1eNoUhAQ 3:20:00 David Pinsof: The Psychology of Incentives and Opinions, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rn1eNoUhAQ 3:28:45 What Are The Highest Status TV Shows Now?, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=163959 3:30:00 Dennis Prager's First Public Appearance! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWY2ZnVqYUc 3:38:00 Demons Are Interesting, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=163948 3:44:00 The James Comey Indictment, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=163934 3:46:45 Strange Bedfellows: The Alliance Theory of Political Belief Systems, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os0jvjssTG8 4:07:00 The grammar of anger: Mapping the computational architecture of a recalibrational emotion 4:09:00 Controversies in Evolutionary Psychology 4:19:50 David Pinsof: The Alliance Theory of Political Belief Systems 4:27:00 What Do We Find Interesting?, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=163923 4:29:00 Why Do We Argue? https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=163918 4:30:00 Eat, Pray, Profit, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=163916 4:34:00 Understanding the illusion of understanding, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=163914 4:39:00 ‘Status Is a Four-Letter Word: Self Versus Other Differences and Concealment of Status-Striving', https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=163912 4:40:20 The Status Game, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=163906 4:46:00 Predisposed: Liberals, Conservatives, and the Biology of Political Differences (2024) 4:53:00 Each side is trying to capture the positive vibes of freedom

Scripture Reference: 1 Timothy 6:6

The Dean's List with Host Dean Bowen – Patience shapes more than character—it influences health and longevity. From the story of Job to modern science, patience links endurance with growth. A study on telomeres shows those who delay gratification display younger biological cells. Choosing patience not only nurtures virtue but also slows aging, offering a timeless key to resilience, vitality, and inner strength...

This episode introduces our series on Orthodox Christian virtue, beginning with the call to authentic masculinity. Fr. Anthony explains that true manhood is humble, courageous, and sacrificial, and can only be formed through living a life in fellowship with others. ------------- Introduction to our Series on Orthodox Christian Virtue Men's Group, Christ the Saviour in Anderson SC Fr. Anthony Perkins, 28 September 2025 Etymological note: the word “virtue” is from the Latin virtus, which means strength, manliness, and moral excellence.  The trick is not to redefine moral virtue around fallen concepts of manliness, but to regain the sort of masculinity that is, by its nature, both strong and godly (ie, holy). Why a Series on Orthodox Christian Masculinity? ·      Men struggle with the development of a proper goal and worldview that would allow them to thrive, specifically as Christian men. ·      Men increasingly lack sound role models and guides, but there are many influencers who would fill that role for all the wrong reasons and give bad advice. ·      This combination of high demand and unreliable supply means that everyone suffers; men who are called to be part of the solution to the problem of the world's pain instead increase it. ·      The Orthodox Church is the fullness of the faith, but has addressed this problem inconsistently (Note on the book “Why Men Hate Going to Church”).  It is great to have Orthodox influencers addressing the issue, but this happens at the expense of building the kind of community would and should naturally foster community.  Men can watch videos, listen to podcasts (do men even read books anymore?!), and increase their tribal commitment to virtue, but unless they are in the trenches with other men committed to the same goal and part of a system that blesses and supports the goal and its pursuit, this is idle posturing.  o   This is the problem of superficial mentorship: ideas without connection or skin in the game. (incomplete or bad ecclesiology).  It is both gnostic (because it is anti-incarnational) and Protestant (in that each person becomes their own guide, moving to the idea/guru that matches their inclinations rather than joining and submitting to something substantial and real). o   The temptation of clericalism.  Leaving all teaching and mentoring to the parish priest. (incomplete or bad ecclesiology) o   As on the internet, the men who might want to step up and fill this void may not be suited for it because they lack the proper temperament, manner of life, experience, or training.  (Self-selection is bad ecclesiology.) Remember Matthew 15:14b on the blind leading the blind. ·      This is NOT a series that is going to present THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN UNDERSTANDING OF MASCULINITY ™ so that we can all adjust our minds to its reality.  Lord willing, it will teach the right ideas, but that is not how real spiritual formation happens. ·      It is a series that is part of our effort to create a community of men who not only understand masculine virtue and commit themselves to its achievement, but also one where we train and work towards that standard together.  So it includes NOT JUST ideas of manliness but intentionally develops scalable ecclesial institutions that incarnate the living of those ideas through the brotherly support, mentorship, encouragement, and accountability. Your role in the process: commitment to living a life of virtue in community with others. My role in the process and why I am the leader of our local chapter ·      Long-standing commitment to Christian virtue and all the sacrifices that entails; as well as the many blessings that have followed. ·      Married thirty-five years.  ·      A respected and decorated leader in the Army, community, and Church. o   Retired Military Intelligence Chief Warrant Officer with deployments throughout the world, to include two to Afghanistan. o   Three master's decrees: political science, divinity, and special education. o   Ordained as a priest in 2007, have been teaching seminary since 2008; and have served in multiple leadership positions in the national church and at seminary. ·      Trained and experienced in the concepts of teamwork, spiritual development, community, and theology. ·      A lifetime of experience teaching these concepts and discipling others to teach them in the military, academia, parishes, seminary, and on the internets. If I were into self-promotion or social media, these might get me a following; but the real reason that I am the leader of the process is ontological, that is to say baked into our reality: I am the legitimately and canonically ordained priest assigned by our bishop to the priest – that is to say the “elder” and pastor – of this parish.  This would be true even if I had never served in the military, taught at seminary, or enjoyed the benefits of a healthy marriage.  It is accepting the fact that we “go to war with the army and leaders we have, not the ones we want” that allows us to get traction in doing the work we are called to do.  We might gain a rudimentary understanding of what we are called to do and be as Christian men from our favorite Orthodox influencers on the internet, but if we are more attached to them and their virtual communities than the leaders and community in which we actually live, then we are setting ourselves up for failure.  The Church has been perfecting the saints for many centuries without the internet; it is foolishness to jettison that system in favor of one that has not been tested and is known to be skewed towards narcissism and exaggeration.  So here are the objectives of this series: ·      To provide a deeper understanding of Orthodox Christian Masculinity that each of us can defend and commit ourselves to. ·      To provide tools that will allow us to grow in personal holiness, first by dealing with our fallen “manly” temptations (anger, lust, gluttony, manipulation, and just checking out) and second by the acquisition of a peaceful, confident, and humble spirit. ·      To provide the tools – and not just the ideas! – to lead our family, communities, and parish. ·      To develop and intentional community of men, with mentorship, discipleship, and accountability. ·      That mentorship includes o   The expectation that every man will go to confession regularly and schedule meetings with his priest as necessary.  We should be going to confession AT LEAST FOUR TIMES A YEAR; the ideal is once a month. o   The development of horizontal friendships with other men IN THIS PARISH for encouragement, accountability, and the deepening of Christian love. o   Each of us will develop and maintain a relationship with a mentor.  You can have more than one mentor, just like you can go to more than one priest for confession, but the point is that salvation is LOCAL.  Again, you don't go to war with the army and leaders you want, but with the one we have.  The temptation is to Americanize ecclesiology through the internet and to turn the local stable of churches and paraliturgical communities into our very own spiritual buffet.  Didn't we say we wanted to give that way of thinking up when we became Orthodox? These mentors are: §  [NAME] §  [NAME] §  [NAME] §  [NAME] o   Why these?  §  They are old.  Let no man despise your youth, but a healthy culture has a special place and respect for gray beards.  Younger men are wonderful spiritual brothers and we should rely on them for such.  They can certainly be leaders in other ways, AND it is our job (and especially mine and the mentors) to disciple them so that they are able to do a better job than us when their beards turn gray.  This is within the spirit of having age requirements for formal ordination. §  They have been committed Orthodox Christians for a while.  This is important because it takes time for Orthodoxy to gain traction.  No one doubts the novice's commitment, but experience is required for mentorship.  Again, this is in line with the spirit of ecclesial norms: Canon Law prohibits the ordination of novices.  ·      Think of it as a kind of apprenticeship, but one where we are all already active life-smiths, but need a good system to help us improve the quality of our work. So what is Orthodox Christian Masculinity? ·      The way of a man committed to living out his faith humbly, courageously, and sacrificially in service to God, family, and community. o   Humble o   Courage (confidence) o   Sacrificially: DUTY!!!  Get up and do something!  Reliability.  “It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat.” —Theodore Roosevelt We are doing great deeds together.  To the glory of God and the transformation of the world.. Future classes: Mentors are going to lead.  Spiritual discipline and asceticism.  How to build a strong and safe home.  Financial asceticism.  How to protect and serve the weak and vulnerable.  In the meantime, commit yourself to being a reliable and godly man.  Peaceful and strong.  Give up things that distract you and build up habits that will make you better.  Lead your family in prayer, lead them in going to church; encourage your friends to be godly and hold them accountable in private when needed, and live the kind of Cross-carrying life that transforms your souls towards perfection and brings peace and joy to those around you.  

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Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Living a Life of Virtue Why is living virtuously needed for those in your family? (12:18) What are the Four Cardinal Virtues and how do they help? (21:39) Break 1 Dolores - My son is getting married tomorrow. I invited God parents to the wedding without him knowing. what should I do? (29:05) Leo - I have fallen into sloth. What virtue can I work on to combat that? (39:32) Break 2 How can your life your life virtuously by making a plan? (44:34) Joshua - It is my birthday and on Friday's I normally fast. Should I still fast today? How do I know which virtue to build more when dealing with a difficult spouse?

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you want to be highly effective? Do you want to get more done? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be effective.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.comDanny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Brent Billings and Reed Dent gorge themselves on gluttony and its many forms.“Living Lent” by Barbara Cawthorne Crafton in Bread and Wine: Readings for Lent and EasterGlittering Vices by Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoungThe Screwtape Letters by C. S. LewisWhen Harry Met Sally (1989 film) — JustWatchThe Cardinal and the Deadly by Karl Clifton-Soderstrom“Hungry Mungry” by Shel Silverstein in Where the Sidewalk Ends“The Satisfactions of the Mad Farmer” by Wendell Berry in The Mad Farmer Poems

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The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Examples from everyday life of the disintegrating virtue of our society and most of it is not even noticed by most people. Just a few from this week's press review: What is the Full Cost of Richardson ISD's $2.3 Billion Bond Package? What is the Full Cost of Belton ISD's $161.8 Million Bond Package? What is the Full Cost of Friendswood ISD's $165 Million Bond Package? Odessa city council finalizes property tax increase for 2026 – mayor says it's just a penny when it's almost $40 per MONTH for average homeowner. Albany mayor doesn't appear to support open government Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.A long story worth every moment to read: How out-of-towners are moving to ‘take over' a rich West Texas county (Loving County)The Dallas shooting was a political act– The Spectator World & Gun Control Talk Won't Save Them | National ReviewTeen accused of threats toward Charlie Kirk vigil in San Antonio – really Hearst, a “teen”!? As police reminded him, he's a 19-year-old man.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Tune in here to this Wednesday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show! Brett kicks off the program by talking about Vice President J.D. Vance and the growing frustration with the state of American culture and politics. He praises Vance as the greatest vice president of his lifetime, contrasting him sharply with former VP Mike Pence. Brett highlights Vance’s plainspoken style and ability to connect with everyday Americans, especially in times of crisis We're joined by Denny Lindemann from Craft Body Scan to talk about the power of preventive health screenings and how advanced CT scan technology is helping save lives. Denny explains how Craft Body Scan uses non-invasive, high-resolution imaging to detect early-stage cancers, heart disease, and other silent killers—often before any symptoms appear. Unlike traditional tests, these quick, five-minute scans require no needles, no special diets, and no claustrophobic machines. Denny emphasizes the importance of early detection, sharing real-life stories of patients who discovered life-threatening conditions just in time for life-saving intervention. He also highlights an incredible limited-time offer: two scans for just $149, making it an accessible option for couples or loved ones to prioritize their health. His message is clear—don’t wait until something feels wrong. Take control of your health now, not just for yourself, but for those who depend on you. Appointments can be easily scheduled by contacting Craft Body Scan. Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 24th, 2025:  St Pacific of San Severino & Our Lady of Walsingham; Our Lady of Ransom & Walsingham - Save Us from the Slavery of Sin & Convert the UK; Our Lady of Ransom - The Liberty of Virtue

Modesty is the virtue that safeguards the dignity of a person in their association with others. It benefits both the individual and society (that is, “the other”) because it governs the exterior appearance and behavior of the person and thus helps make society civil and harmonious by helping to protect the virtue in “the other” person. Join us for this Mailbag edition of Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.

There is a misconception that liberalism lacks a vision of ‘the good life,' but liberalism is more ingrained in society than often recognized. It affects media, education, and personal beliefs of those in society both directly and indirectly.Alexandre Lefebvre is a professor of politics and philosophy at the University of Sydney in Australia, and the author and editor of several books.  His latest work is Liberalism as a Way of Life.Greg and Alex discuss the historical and philosophical critiques of liberalism, discussing whether liberalism needs a theory of ‘the good life' to remain relevant and compelling. Alexandre argues that liberalism has permeated various aspects of modern life, contradicting the common view that it is merely a procedural framework. They also explore John Rawls's philosophy, particularly his concepts of the original position and reflective equilibrium, and examine how these ideas can serve as spiritual exercises for cultivating a liberal ethos. Alexandre highlights the need for liberals to live up to their principles and examines the future challenges and opportunities for liberalism in a pluralistic society.*unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.*Episode Quotes:What are the goods of the liberal way of life?36:14: What are the goods of the liberal way of life? I do think that they are real goods and, at the heart of it, I would say. I mean, I think any conception of the good life kind of parks two or three virtues, kind of limit at four, I know, at the heart of what it means to live well. And then they have kind of derivative qualities and virtues flowing out from that. So, I take liberals at their word that the two major commitments they have are, let's say, to liberty and liberality, or to freedom and fairness as a kind of interpretation of what it means to be generous. And out of that comes a whole personality structure. That's what I believe. A whole psychology emanates from that. And it behooves us as liberals to cultivate that, not just because it makes us not jerks and not hypocrites, but because living according to those values and those virtues is intrinsically rewarding and joyful. [37:09] So, that's the first thing I want to say: that the liberal personality isn't just a political thing. I want to say that it disseminates into all aspects of our life, from how we deal with our wife or our husband, our romantic partners, how we raise our kids, to the kind of jokes we laugh at, the kind of stuff that makes us upset, et cetera, et cetera.Why liberalism needs more than rules09:14: If liberalism can't compel ethical assent and robust commitment, then what are we talking about? We're done for, we can't campaign forever on just a set of rules, however noble they are. There has to be a there, there.Why do people reject liberalism?34:27: I think that a lot of people saying no to liberalism, it's not because they can't live up to its demands, but because they look at the ideals and say, no, not for me, that this is not the kind of life I want. And that the vision of the good life and the good quality is in a different direction. And I think that those are principled rejections of liberalism that make, for me, a lot of sense. And that if we want to understand the attraction of illiberalism, postliberal, all that stuff, we can't just think that these people are either cowards or afraid, or that their leaders are just motivated by the goods of tyranny—kind of sex, power, money, all that stuff. That is part of the picture, no doubt, but they're motivated by genuine ideals that liberalism crowds out.Liberalism as a way of life27:16: Philosophy is a way of life. And what I try to do in my book [Liberalism as a Way of Life] is suggest that liberalism could be seen, sort of, in the same vein.Show Links:Recommended Resources: LiberalismJohn RawlsAdrian VermeuleKarl MarxSøren KierkegaardEpicureanismLiberal DemocracyA Theory of JusticeAlexis de TocquevilleLast ManJudith N. ShklarMisanthropyPierre HadotIris MurdochDave ChappelleHannah GadsbyPatrick DeneenFrench RevolutionCult of ReasonGuest Profile:AlexLefebvre.comFaculty Profile at the University of SydneyLinkedIn ProfileSocial Profile on XGuest Work:Amazon Author PageLiberalism as a Way of LifeHuman Rights and the Care of the SelfHuman Rights as a Way of Life: On Bergson's Political PhilosophyThe Image of Law: Deleuze, Bergson, SpinozaFreedom: Lectures at the Collège de France, 1904–1905Interpreting Bergson: Critical EssaysThe Subject of Human RightsHenri BergsonBergson, Politics, and ReligionWant more like this? Give these episodes a listen:Helena RosenblattSamuel Moyn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can education actually exist without tradition? In the equalizing system of democracy, is education ever really valuable? Should we just give up on the whole idea of a university altogether? Join us for this and more as we continue discussing Allan Bloom's The Closing of the American Mind!Follow us on X! Give us your opinions here!

The most dangerous threat to American liberty today isn't leftism or socialism, but "Christless conservatism" - people who appear patriotic but lack the spiritual foundation to stand firm when tested. Without Jesus Christ at the center, no political solution can restore our nation's freedom and virtue.• Making time for God should be our first priority - how we spend our time reveals our true values• Scripture from 1 Timothy 6 warns against those who stir up arguments and divisions through meaningless debates• We should avoid "godless, foolish discussions" that divide Christians rather than uniting them• John Adams wrote that "religion and morality alone" can establish principles for lasting liberty• Benjamin Rush declared: "Without religion there can be no virtue, and without virtue there can be no liberty"• Political affiliations, denominations, and human solutions cannot save us - only Jesus Christ can• Fiscal conservatism without moral foundation will eventually fail when testedIf you're looking for a fun, family-friendly middle-grade fantasy series, I humbly recommend Countryside. There are two books in the series so far. Pick up a copy - e-book, hardback, paperback - at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or whatever bookstore you've got around you, and if you enjoy it, please leave a review somewhere.Support the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribe

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How did the Aztecs understand life, morality, and human purpose? What can Aztec philosophy teach us about living well? Sebastian Purcell guides us through Aztec thought, beginning with a thought experiment from Homer's Odyssey and moving into the core ideas of Aztec wisdom. Along the way, he contrasts Aztec ethics with Western traditions and applies them to modern debates on morality, from sex and meat consumption to life's ultimate purpose. The conversation also takes on difficult topics like human sacrifice and sexual norms, showing how Aztec thought continues to challenge and enrich philosophy today.Chapters:[00:32] Odysseus and the Genie: A Thought Experiment[04:40] The Concept of Rootedness[08:17] Aztec Obligations and the Good Life[19:12] Shared Agency and Virtue[27:51] The Challenge of Community Bubbles[28:58] Aztec Views on Community and Travel[32:44] Human Sacrifice: Myth or Reality?[48:51] Aztec Moral Framework and Applied Ethics[53:03] Sexual Ethics in Aztec Society[57:06] Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Given that Plato's Allegory of the Cave seems to still apply to modern people, is there any hope of some day having a civilization rooted in reality?If truly sentient and self-aware and self-motivated robots come to be, would you welcome them into the world as fellow beings worthy of respect?Can an Atheist, like an Ex-muslim be a Christian at least culturally go to church and all, even if he can't find any rational way to believe that God exists. I know, I know it's a strange Question.If the purpose of life is, as I think it is, to become a great mate, find a great mate, create a family, and raise kids who will be great mates themselves... what does the purpose of life become for people who can't, don't, or choose not to become parents?Would moral standards exist, or need to exist, in a post-Singularity world where anyone can have anything they want, built by robotics, AI, and insanely advanced 3D printers?My question is basically rooted in the notion that, once we have anything we want, what are moral standards worth?Moral standards are worth something right now because we need each other in order to survive and thrive. Moral standards produce mutual respect between humans so we can trade with each other, either without conflict or with minimal conflict, maintaining social stability.I apologize if I've completely misunderstood what "morality" as a concept is about. I kind of know what it is, but only from my simpleton perspective. I would love to get your perspective.Thanks Stef.Utilitarianism or Deontology - "greatest good" or "moral principle?" Old debate but I haven't heard your take.what is truth?Not a question but elaborate a bit on the left-right rabbit hole. I'm feeling used.How do we keep ourselves from hating our enemy more than we love our people?What does it mean to feel pain for the loss of someone you never met in person?Why are we here?Divorce and family dissolution is agony that endures until death. Is it better to have loved and lost or to never have loved and thus be spared the loss?Would you abort a pedophile baby?How can we know that we ALL see the same color when we say "blue" or "Green"?If space ends what is on the other side?Why is there something, rather than nothing?How long will it take for me to stop grieving Charlie Kirk's murder?Does your internal dialogue or actions shape your reality? Which one is more significant and why?Universal morality versus in-group morality. If you believe in universal morality still, upon what basis?Why do most philosophers believe in God?What's your opinion on Sam Harris?What's the point of it all, it's not even struggle anymore it's all just crap, endless, worthless crapWhat are you thoughts regarding ‘cancel culture' and the differences that exist between how it implemented by the right vs the leftFOLLOW ME ON X! https://x.com/StefanMolyneuxGET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2025

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#libertychurch #clevelandtx #thehonoreffect #pursue #overtake #overcome #recoverall #2025sermon #onlinechurch #churchonlineIn a culture that celebrates criticism and dishonor, God calls His people to live differently. In this powerful series, we'll discover how honor isn't just a virtue—it's a pathway to God's presence, power, and reward. Based on Scripture and truths from Honor's Reward by John Bevere, we'll learn how living with honor can unlock blessings we didn't even know we were missing.In a culture that celebrates criticism and dishonor, God calls His people to live differently. In this powerful series, we'll discover how honor isn't just a virtue—it's a pathway to God's presence, power, and reward. Based on Scripture and truths from Honor's Reward by John Bevere, we'll learn how living with honor can unlock blessings we didn't even know we were missing.Subscribe to receive our latest messages:https://www.youtube.com/c/LibertyChurchCleveland?sub_confirmation=1To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.lccleveland.com/giveIf you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE:https://share.fluro.io/form/623355a728c6670bfb898808Liberty Church is located in Cleveland, TX, and is led by Pastors Preston and Paige Bostwick.Stay ConnectedWebsite: https://www.lccleveland.com/Liberty Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lcclevelandtx/Liberty Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libertychurchctx/Click here for our latest sermons:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3Md02s6UJqMC9tDYuFvHXXIWxKwdkZ-5• New to LC? Click here: https://share.fluro.io/form/623ce6432033ee0029eca51e• Gave your life to Christ today? Click here: https://share.fluro.io/form/623355a728c6670bfb898808• Want to give and support our church? Click here: https://www.lccleveland.com/giveStay Connected: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lcclevelandtx/Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/lcclevelandtx/CCLI License: 22259469Used with permission under CCLI License.

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Recently, as part of a routine medical procedure, I needed to get hooked up to an IV. Unfortunately, the nurse who did it, while very nice, had a hard time. She poked a needle into my arm and said, oh, so sorry, that didn't work. She poked a needle into my arm a second time and said, oh, so sorry, that didn't work either. Let me ask one of the other nurses. Another nurse came and the third time was a charm. The IV took.When the procedure was over, and I got home, I was fine, but I noticed that my arm had all these cuts and bruises. I wanted sympathy. So I went to my wife in search of that sympathy. I pointed to my right arm. I pointed to the wounds, which I called, for greater effect, lacerations, contusions, and hematomas. Shira look at these lacerations from the bungled IV attempt! Look at these contusions! I think this is a hematoma!! From the bungled IV!!I'm not sure what I was expecting. But I wasn't expecting what I got. What I got was, Shira took one look at my arm and said: Buck up buttercup. Excuse me, I said. What did you just say? She said: Buck up buttercup.In our 42 years together, Shira had never put those three words together, ever. I had never heard them before. I wasn't exactly sure what Buck up buttercup meant, but it did not sound like the kind of sympathy I was looking for. It sounded like she was saying: toughen up. Stop complaining. The bad news was that I did not get the sympathy I was looking for. The good news is I got something even better: a sermon topic. Is it a Jewish virtue not to complain, or is it a Jewish virtue to complain? There is a lot of Torah on complaints and complaining, and it is nuanced.

Fr. Mike explains the many parables we hear today in Matthew, including the return of the unclean spirit, and the danger of ornate souls. He emphasizes that when God sweeps the sin out of our souls, we must replace it with virtue, otherwise our souls remain empty without a relationship with God. Today's readings are Matthew 11-13 and Proverbs 19:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Reed Dent dive into the first of our vices, lust.Confessions by Augustine of Hippo (Amazon)Confessions by Augustine of Hippo (Project Gutenberg)Glittering Vices by Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoungGame Genie — WikipediaThe Cardinal and the Deadly by Karl Clifton-SoderstromThe Four Loves by C. S. LewisWishful Thinking by Frederick Buechner“The Two Loves” from The Hungering Dark by Frederick BuechnerNOOMA 002: Flame by Rob BellThe Ladder of Divine Ascent by St. John Climacus — WikipediaThe Cloister Walk by Kathleen Norris

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This week on And the Runner-Up Is, Kevin welcomes writer/editor Daniel Montgomery to talk about Edward Berger's "Conclave," the presumed runner-up in the 2024 Best Picture race that lost to "Anora." We also discuss all other Best Picture nominees and which film we think deserved to win the Oscar. 0:00 - 5:51 - Introduction 5:51 - 41:45 - "Conclave" review 41:46 - 1:06:52 - Why "Conclave" lost Best Picture / Why "Anora" won 1:06:53 - 2:31:23 - Assessing the other eight Best Picture nominees 2:31:24 - 2:36:31 - Shoulda been a contender 2:36:32 - 2:41:10 - Did "Conclave" deserve to win? Buy And the Runner-Up Is merch at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/and-the-runner-up-is?ref_id=24261! Support And the Runner-Up Is on Patreon at patreon.com/andtherunnerupis! Follow And the Runner-Up Is on Twitter and Instagram Theme/End Music is "The Virtue" by Jonathan Adamich Artwork: Brian O'Meara

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Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Reed Dent embark on a journey through the vices and virtues.The Gospel of Being Human by Marty Solomon and Reed DentConfessions by Augustine of Hippo (Amazon)Confessions by Augustine of Hippo (Project Gutenberg)Summa Theologica by Thomas Aquinas — WikipediaGlittering Vices by Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoungThe Cardinal and the Deadly by Karl Clifton-SoderstromThe Seven Deadly Sins by Kevin VostThe Seven Deadly Sins by Solomon SchimmelThe Inferno by Dante Alighieri (Amazon)The Inferno by Dante Alighieri (Project Gutenberg)Seven (1995 film) — Letterboxd

Michigan Volleyball has begun the season 6-0, so Jon catches up with third-year Head Coach Erin Virtue this week on Conqu'ring Heroes. Virtue discusses how she has rebuilt the program, some of the key players on this year's team, and the challenging schedule ahead. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.