The institution of justice is discussed due to the issues with understanding the court system in America as well as where the idea of justice comes from
31. Meditations of an Emperor and a Sage
This episode is a discussion on the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius and the lessons we can learn for our own mentality on life to how politicians should govern.
30. Marriage In Today’s World
After last week's show, I've decided to continue with the format that I tried last week as it seemed to go smoothly. I enjoyed hitting a topic from several angles, and I think it's an idea worth continuing, so this week I'll hit marriage from the spiritual, philosophical, political, and cultural level. "It is not... Continue Reading →
29. Education From Different Angles
This is a dive into education from the perspective of religion, literature, philosophy, and politics. Also, our quote of the day is by Khalil Gibran.
28. Changing Hearts to Building Virtue
Virtue is created by starting to change hearts. From there, thoughts, actions, and habits are changed. Learn how we can lighten our world in this way.
27. Philosophers, Artists, and Sages
Learn about the philosopher, the artist, and the sage. Understand their role in the world and how you can use each in your life to actualize your potential.
26. Creating Good In Your Life And In Your World
In a time when fear and hatred seem to rule, we must find ways to love and grow the seed of goodness in ourselves to effect change in our society. We must learn ourselves, and with love, combined with wisdom, act in the world in a way that is inarguably good. By doing so, we may not be accepted at first, but it is what is right, and with time, people will come to realize that.
25. Corruption of Good
Power tends to corrupt, but what else does as well? This dive into corruption and its effects as well as it's causes should help anyone defeat it in their life
24. Is God Good?
The question of whether or not God is good came up recently in a debate on Twitter with Vin Armani and I, and it made me reevaluate my position on this. I was striving to reconcile the idea when a quote in Confessions by St. Augustine helped shed light on the idea. But then I would... Continue Reading →
23. Artificial Intelligence and Human Consciousness
Watching the season 1 finale of Westworld, I realized that this dilemma was coming. I don't know the technology behind it, nor can I predict the way we will legislate it. What I am going to try today is to begin to understand humanity in a spiritual way, but also juxtaposing it to machine learning.... Continue Reading →
22. Confessions of St. Augustine and How They Apply Today
Our country is divided on more than just splitting hairs, and the disruption of our first principles has been the work of political rhetoric. I see an awakening and I believe it will come from the spiritual side.
21. Lessons Millennials Can Learn From The Jungle Book
This dive into the Jungle Book is a guide to he lessons all young people should understand in becoming adults. In a society of 30 year-old children, it seems crucial.
20. 4th of July Special, a look at Our Founding Documents
In honor of the 4th of July, it felt right to take a look into some of the founding documents to see what this celebration is about. We will look at these and some of the ideas that lead to it.
Bonus Episode 2: Dan Johnson of We Do Better
We Do Better shows people how they can vote with their dollar by donating to organizations that are really creating solutions and meeting human needs.
19. Freedom and Ethical Behavior
In light of recent controversies, it seemed pertinent to discuss ethical behavior in a free society. In this podcast, I discuss where freedoms end, and how I think we should approach disagreement and tolerance.