Best Edwin Morales Podcasts (2024)

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Maddy Dychtwald - Women Are Different Than Men! 58:13

3d ago58:13

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Author and global futurist Maddy Dychtwald joined us for a wide-ranging deep dive into the subject of her latest best-selling book on the topic of women and aging. We began with her discussing her reasons for writing the book, her work with cutting edge researchers, her erasing of personal hip pain and the longevity revolution. She clarified her ob…

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Bret Stephens - Competition between the Morally Unfit and the Mentally Unfit 1:07:02

10d ago1:07:02

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"Competition between the Morally Unfit and the Mentally Unfit." That was Bret Stephens' take on the U.S. presidential race. We spoke of the race and of immigration, including what Stephens described as "legitimate criticism" of the Biden administration as well as Stephens' own family history and realizing the American dream. He also spoke of the ne…

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Steven Brill - Pallbeaerers for Truth? 57:53

17d ago57:53

57:53

Journalist, entrepreneur and best-selling author Steven Brill joined us to map out why opinions, disinformation and conspiracy theories have become the global death knell for truth. We spoke of why so many people no longer trust facts and Brill's own personal experience with a Russian disinformation operative. He discussed his for-profit business N…

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I'm Anything but a Luddite: An Hour with Entrepreneur Andrew Keen 1:06:25

22d ago1:06:25

1:06:25

Silicon Valley acclaimed entrepreneur and author Andrew Keen of Keen on and Keen on Substack joined us. We heard his views on the Internet and big tech companies and how new agency and a middle ground are needed rather than regulation or new technology. Andrew discussed the future of work as well as failures of Facebook despite its economic success…

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Observations and Advice on Children and Teens from Leading Researcher Ellen Galinsky 55:08

29d ago55:08

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Director of The Bezos Family Foundation and author of Mind in the Making, The Six Stages of Parenthood and The Breakthrough Years, Ellen Galinsky joined us for a deep dive interview starting with the role of neuroscience in understanding the teen brain and then branching out to questions related to teen risky behavior, self-control, decision making…

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Mike Elgan - A Cosmopolitan Bon Vivant on being a Gastronomad and Artificial Intelligence 1:02:13

1M ago1:02:13

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Journalist, blogger, columnist, podcaster, and technology writer Mike Elgan joined us live from Venice to talk about being a temporary local and AI. The dialogue began with Mike explaining the life he lives and wrote about in Gastronomad, a life of constant travel and absorbing different cultures while remote work allows for a livable income and st…

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Larry Tye - Jazz – Backdrop to the Civil Rights Movement 58:35

1M ago58:35

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Biographer (Bobby Kennedy and Satchel) and award-winning reporter Larry Tye talked to us about his newest book, The Jazzmen: How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and Count Basie Transformed America. All three of these iconic musicians, Tye noted, though from different backgrounds, had to endure Jim Crow and racial bigotry but "opened the eyes, ears …

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More Americans Killed By Cows Than Illegal Border Crossers: A Conversation With Pundit Marc Sandalow 1:00:21

2M ago1:00:21

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Veteran political analyst and Associate Director of The Washington Center Marc Sandalow joined us for a rich and wide ranging conversation about the political landscape -- starting with the ongoing trial of Donald Trump and proceeding to questions about who will and will not turn out to vote in the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Marc spoke of…

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The Passion of Entrepreneurship: A Conversation with Technologist and CEO Edwin Fu 58:07

2M ago58:07

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With a client list that includes Walmart, Microsoft and Apple, Placement IO Founder and CEO Edwin Fu spoke with us about entrepreneurship. He talked about the high which comes from solving problems and building a better mousetrap and the necessity of having the passion of a mad scientist. He emphasized the necessity of craziness for founders based …

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Amb. Dennis Ross on Israel-Hamas Conflict: Unpacking the Crisis 1:05:09

3M ago1:05:09

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The architect of the Oslo accords, Ambassador Dennis Ross, who worked in five U.S. presidential administrations trying to broker peace between Israelis and Palestinians, joined us on the heels of the deaths in Gaza, at the hands of the Israelis, of seven humanitarian workers. Ambassador Ross spoke of the present conflict as the worst he has witness…

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Jeff Jarvis - The Future of Media and Journalism 1:01:22

3M ago1:01:22

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Veteran Journalist, Journalism professor and author Jeff Jarvis joined us to discuss media and its history and future and the future of journalism. We zeroed in on questions of Internet regulation and the effect of AI and Jeff spoke about why he believes TikTok should be defended and not banned and focused on what he called hegemonic and corporate …

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Dr. Robert Pearl - Science and Medicine - AI, the Last Possible Hope for American Medicine 1:02:45

3M ago1:02:45

1:02:45

Former Kaiser Permanente CEO and one of modern healthcare's most influential physician leaders, Dr. Robert Pearl joined us for a deep discussion focusing on his recent book "ChatGPT, MD" and the exponential changes generative AI can bring to American medicine and healthcare. We initially heard a poignant personal story from Dr. Pearl about how he w…

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Andrew Fraknoi - Science - A Total View of the Total Eclipse 1:00:44

3M ago1:00:44

1:00:44

Astronomer Andrew Fraknoi joined us to dispense his usual passionate and illuminating clarity on the April 8 total solar eclipse and eclipses per se and more. He spoke of best places to view, optimal weather conditions, proper eyeglasses and what not to wear, as well as how to observe with a colander and why we cannot see a total solar eclipse from…

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Nicholas Dirks - In Search of a City of Intellect 1:02:58

4M ago1:02:58

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Former UC Berkeley Chancellor and President and CEO of the New York Academy of Sciences Nicholas Dirks joined us to discuss his latest book, City of Intellect. We began with an assessment of the free speech movement and the trajectory to more recent efforts by protestors to shut speakers down. The dialogue proceeded from there to questions about ha…

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Rene Ritchie - Sage Advice For YouTube Content Creators 1:00:47

4M ago1:00:47

1:00:47

Long-time Apple expert, podcaster and tech savant Rene Ritchie joined us in his role as YouTube liaison to discuss monetizing and revenue sources for aspiring and established YouTube content creators. Rene talked about YouTube as "the most accessible culture endeavor ever seen," and provided useful and practical points for content creators in our w…

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Now There Is Proof That Children In Traditional Schools Learn More 31:50

4M ago31:50

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During the sixties, so-called experts promoted something called “new math.” This spirit transformed America’s classrooms. Other disciplines soon followed. English became Language Arts. History and Government were combined into Social Studies. The library morphed into the Media Center. Science kept the same name, but instruction radically changed. C…

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Jane Wales: Politics and Foreign Affairs - Global Hot Spots and a Brief Look at the Future of Philanthropy 59:43

4M ago59:43

59:43

We spent an hour with twenty-year CEO of The World Affairs Council and foreign affairs expert Jane Wales discussing the wars in Ukraine, Gaza and the far less media focused civil war in Sudan with illuminating views from her on trends away from liberal democracy and the rise of autocrats. The Information Revolution, which has allowed war to be seen…

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Is There A Christian Side In The Developing World Crisis? 27:30

4M ago27:30

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China. Korea. Russia. Iran. Israel. Ukraine.These are more than just the names of countries. Each one represents a significant threat to the world order that took shape after World War II. That order survived the Cold War, armed conflicts in Korea and Vietnam, and seventy years of conflict in the Middle East – among other challenges.On February 24t…

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Joey Zwillinger - Environment and Climate Change: The Green Trojan Horse 59:06

4M ago59:06

59:06

Allbirds co-owner and CEO Joey Zwillinger joined us for a wide-ranging discussion focusing on the ups and downs and successes and challenges of the international shoe company as well as decarbonization and sustainability; entrepreneurship and branding; innovation and capitalism. We talked about the fashion industry and the CEO's role in the public …

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Bumps On The Leftist Road To Tomorrow 23:22

5M ago23:22

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It is very difficult for leftists to describe their visions for the future. They will be happy to mouth the usual words, equity, inclusion and the like. However, when asked to be more specific, they are at a loss for words. There are two reasons for their speechlessness. First, many of them are so far lost in their utopian dreams that they have not…

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Make This Lent Sublime By Broadening Your Supernatural Horizons! 26:12

5M ago26:12

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As this episode goes live, Ash Wednesday is only one week away. This may come as a surprise because it has been such a short time since the end of the Christmas season.As most Catholics know, Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent, a penitential season that lasts until Easter. Typically, most people observe lent by giving up something – perhaps a f…

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Dr. Nolan Williams - The Brain on Psychedelics 58:53

5M ago58:53

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Leading Stanford neurologist and psychiatrist Dr. Nolan Williams joined us for a deeper understanding of current scientific explorations into the growing use of psychedelics in relieving and curing mental health problems. Though not ignoring valid concerns over bad trips and underage usage, Dr. Williams demonstrated how FDA approved research with s…

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Dr. Kristina Dahl - Climate Change: Suffering Up Ahead But Ways to Mitigate 58:39

5M ago58:39

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We spoke with leading climate scientist Dr. Kristina Dahl about the vital need for systemic solutions to the systemic problem of climate change and the vacillation many of us feel between hope and despair. If fossil fuels remain indispensable to us, what can be done and what, especially, can we as individuals do to curb carbon emissions and stave o…

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The Islamic Threat To Western Civilization Is Not Limited To Israel 30:10

5M ago30:10

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Other than the gathering clouds of yet another contentious election, the biggest news story of the day is the battle between Israel and the Hamas Terrorists. The media coverage of this story is telling. Israel is immediately connected with Judaism and Zionism, yet there seems to be a reluctance to draw the obvious connection of Hamas and Islam. The…

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Louis Ferrante - Reformed Criminal and Former Gambino Mafia Family Member 1:05:47

5M ago1:05:47

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Louis Ferrante, former hijacker and Mafia gangster who turned in prison to research, book writing and Judaism, talks about his life in crime and time in prison and his published history of the American Mafia from his perspective as an insider. He also talks about guilt and religion, Mafia violence, snitching and Omerta, and the Mafia's Sicilian roo…

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Seriousness And Serenity In The Life Of A Family 22:30

5M ago22:30

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Welcome to the Return to Order Moment. We hope that you find these weekly podcasts to be both informative and a blessing.Today, we are going to shift gears a bit and bring you a message from the founder of the International TFP Movement, Professor Plinio Correa de Olivera. This message concerns three virtues – seriousness and serenity as listed in …

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Daniel Sokatch - Seeds of Hope from 40 Thousand Feet After October 7th and the War in Gaza 1:04:36

5M ago1:04:36

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New Israel Fund CEO and self-described politically proud progressive Daniel Sokatch joined us to talk about what Emily Dickinson called "the thing with feathers" and discover seeds of hope for the long-term in the midst of the bloody battles between Israel and Hamas and their seemingly irreconcilable narratives. A passionate and incredibly well inf…

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So - Called Liberal Christianity Satisfies Neither Man Nor God 27:38

6M ago27:38

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Recently, many Americans have become interested in the so-called Gilded Age. The term itself comes from the title of a little-read book by novelist Mark Twain.Today, it is easy to get swept up in the lavish clothes and elaborate social rituals of that period. It is so different from the modern age, where there are no rules and many believe that jea…

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Jacques Pepin - Happy Cooking His Way 1:00:30

6M ago1:00:30

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Happy Cooking are the two words that now are the trademark on recipes of master chef and culinary artist and educator Jacques Pepin. The French born public television star and author joined us to talk about his most recent book – Cooking My Way: Recipes and Techniques for Economical Cooking. We talked of cooking seasonally; using leftovers; the per…

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No Matter What So-Called Conservatives Say, The Pro-Life Movement Must Continue 27:23

6M ago27:23

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As this podcast goes live, the final preparations are being made for the March for Life in Washington, D.C. on January 19, 2024.The date for the annual event was first chosen to coincide with the anniversary of the disastrous Roe v. Wade decision in 1973. When that decision was overturned, many hoped that the pro-abortion – often inappropriately re…

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Helen Blau - Stem Cells, Scientific Advancements and Women In Science 58:19

6M ago58:19

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Internationally celebrated scientist Helen Blau focuses in on and elucidates the frontiers of stem cell research and her own singularly important work in her Stanford based lab and the company she co-founded. From longevity and replenishing and replacing stem cells, the conversation ranged on to an exploration of telomeres, CRISPR, and cloning and …

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A Philosophical Self - Portrait By Plinio Corrêa De Oliveira 50:20

6M ago50:20

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Today, the Return to Order Moment wants to introduce its listeners to one of the most significant men of the Twentieth Century. His significance lies in the fact that he diligently opposed the Zeitgeist that made the last century the moral cesspool that it was.This man founded the international TFP movement. His biographer referred to him as “the C…

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America Needs To Sort Through The Disastrous Foreign Policy Decisions Inspired By Henry Kissinger 34:55

6M ago34:55

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Usually, Americans tend to ignore foreign policy. It is messy and tricky and difficult to understand. However, the death of Henry Kissinger last month recalled one of the few periods that foreign policy was on the newspapers’ front pages.For those born since the disastrous Vietnam War, if may be difficult to understand why Dr. Kissinger was so famo…

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Howard Schatz - Making Rare and Fantastic Photos 1:00:45

6M ago1:00:45

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We began our conversation with internationally celebrated photographer Howard Schatz by focusing on the nature of creativity and and the challenges of creating "phenomenal" images when so many images are unoriginal, easy to access and abundant -- though the abundance, Schatz feels, makes it easier to determine what is great. He spoke about his inte…

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The Nativity According To Abbe Constant Henri Fouard, Episode 2 25:26

6M ago25:26

25:26

We want to welcome you to episode two of The Return to Order Moment’s Christmas gift to our listeners, taken from The Christ, the Son of God: A Life of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ by Abbe Constant Henri Fouard.Last week, we brought you the events surrounding the Annunciation, Visitation, and the Dreams of Saint Joseph. This week, we will pick …

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Ken Dychtwald - Upsides of Aging and Aging Gracefully 1:02:20

6M ago1:02:20

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Ken Dychtwald has acquired much wisdom on aging over the years so we began by exploring the upside of aging. He spoke of major historical changes in life expectancy and general attitudes toward aging. From there we discussed the central importance of purpose and the distinction New York Times columnist David Brooks has made between a career resume …

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The Nativity According To Abbe Constant Henri Fouard, Episode 1 26:23

7M ago26:23

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We want to welcome you to the Christmas episode of the Return to Order Moment. In this annual celebration, we attempt to help you deepen your celebration of this Holy time by reading material that our listeners would be unlikely to find otherwise.This year, we turn to Abbe Constant Henri Fouard (1837-1903). He was part of a tradition of priests who…

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Jason Snell - AI, Digital Divides, and Apple's Challenges 1:03:36

7M ago1:03:36

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In this engaging conversation with tech expert Jason Snell, the dialogue covered diverse AI-related topics. From the challenges of regulation to biases in machine learning models, the conversation explored societal impacts, education, and the digital divide. Jason also shared insights on the transformative nature of the Internet and discussed Apple…

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Cuong Do - Slowing Cognitive Decline 59:49

7M ago59:49

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In this enlightening episode of Gray Matter, Michael Krasny explores the life and work of accomplished entrepreneur and CEO of BioVie, Cuong Do. Starting from his humble beginnings as an immigrant from Vietnam, Cuong details his extensive contributions in the fields of business strategy and bio-medical research, from discovering a potential Alzheim…

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The Church Must Not Follow Pope Francis’s Left Turn Into The Future 31:55

7M ago31:55

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As Pope Francis ages, he appears to become more consistent. Normally, that would be a good thing. However, the trend seems to be that the aging pontiff is consistently wrong on every new issue. He appears to be so enamored of radical leftism, that he seems willing to take the Church down every radical road. Today’s podcast will look at three areas …

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The Honor, Importance And Beauty Of Titles – A Discourse By Plinio Corrêa De Oliveira 23:28

7M ago23:28

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We Americans don’t usually think much of titles. In fact, this disdain was written into our Constitution, where Article I, Section 9, Clause 9 states, “No Title of Nobility shall be granted by the United States.”Not only that, but any government official must get the permission of Congress before accepting one from a foreign king.So, we tend to tur…

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Dr. Laura Esserman - Aspiring to Better 58:57

7M ago58:57

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We recently spoke with Dr. Laura Esserman, a leading internationally recognized surgeon and breast cancer oncologist at the University of California, San Francisco where she serves as director of the UCSF Breast Care Center. We discussed the need to redefine cancer and the need for personalized patient centered care in health care, as well as a ran…

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Christianity Proves Remarkably Resilient To Leftist Attacks 36:45

7M ago36:45

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Radicals and Revolutionaries always make the same mistake. They all think that the Church is just going to roll over and die. Perhaps Josef Stalin posed this error most succinctly when he asked, “How many divisions does the Pope have?” In his mind, it was the size of the army that made you strong. Nothing else mattered. The Church had no army, exce…

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Abraham Verghese - Humanizing Healthcare 1:01:13

7M ago1:01:13

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Best-selling author and Stanford Professor of Medicine Abraham Verghese joined us to talk about his widely acclaimed and best-selling memoirs and novels, and look at the ways medicine can be practiced as a more patient centered, empathic and caring two way relationship. We discussed, too, the value of bedside medicine and the physical exam. Join us…

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Bringing Christianity To The Americas – Missionaries And Missions 29:10

8M ago29:10

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The spread of Western, and particularly Christian Civilization from Europe to the rest of the world is a magnificent story. Unfortunately, most of America’s young people never hear it. Most of those who do hear it get a doctored, out of context version written by woke so-called historians who abandon the truths of history to promote their political…

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Tenshin Reb Anderson - The Power of Conversation 52:10

8M ago52:10

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Our conversation with Tenshin Reb Anderson, one of the most prominent contemporary Zen Buddhist teachers and scholars, author, dharma leader and former abbot, included a deep dive into the belief and practice of Buddhism, with a focus on the wisdom in it for us all, along with your questions and comments.…

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Larry Smith & Melanie Abrams - Inhibitions Down. Connections Up. 57:19

8M ago57:19

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Our interview with Larry Smith and Melanie Abrams challenged our assumptions as we explored the many conceptions and misconceptions of cannabis use. Their new book, The Joy of Cannabis, is an attempt to clear up misunderstanding and describe the how and why of safely availing ourselves of the benefits. In the 1930s with the wane of Prohibition the …

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At the Height of the Sexual Revolution, Why Does Pope Francis Belittle Those Who Defend Chastity? 21:24

8M ago21:24

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Today’s episode of the Return to Order Moment will be shorter than most. However, it is packed with importance.Twenty-first-century Catholics find ourselves faced with a dilemma that we never expected until recently. We find ourselves torn between loyalty to the papacy while being unable to agree with many statements made by the current pope.We wil…

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Finding Beauty In The World That God Has Given To Us 34:23

8M ago34:23

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Society conditions us to see ugliness. The television news business thrives on it. Advertising tries to make us pay attention by shocking us. Movies and novels are deemed boring unless there is something in it that is incredibly ugly, like murder or adultery. Even many fashion trends make the people who adopt them appear ugly.Why did we stop seekin…

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Are Activists Turning America’s Schools Into Communist Training Camps? 34:11

8M ago34:11

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Josef Stalin once said, “Education is a weapon whose effects depend on who holds it in his hands and at whom it is aimed.”Our listeners can be sure that Communists, whether they be in China, Cuba, Moscow or anywhere else have not ignored Stalin’s ideas. Throughout the world, they have diligently worked to take over education.Unlike many other Marxi…

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