Bury the Hatchet
Are you sick and tired of important conversations turning into verbal combat? Whether it's religion, politics, or relationships, it's so easy to lose sight of the person behind the position. It's time to stop fighting and start listening to each other again. It's time to bury the hatchet.
Episodes
11 episodes
(Ending the) Battle of the Sexes--w/Dadvocate and husband!
Men and women can never understand each other...or can we? Lauren (aka the "Dadvocate") and her husband TJ join me to discuss their relationship, marriage expectations, and strategies they have found for navigating their own personal challenges...
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Episode 11
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48:01
The Art of War
There's no getting around it--sometimes we have to fight. Conflict and friction are sometimes inevitable, both in our politics and our relationships. How should we conduct ourselves when our communications turn hostile? How do we achieve victor...
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Episode 10
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42:33
Visions
How deep do you have to dig to really grasp someone's point of view? Today we discuss the concept of visions, a powerful way to gain insight into why we tend to differ so vehemently on so many things. Based on Thomas Sowell's excellent book,
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Episode 9
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45:48
Petroleum People
Big Oil: Love 'em? Hate 'em? Whatever your views, there's no denying that our world depends on petroleum products and the people who make them.But who are these people? Why do they do what they do? Is there a human side to the oil indus...
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Episode 8
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37:06
The Upward Climb
It's just a fact--we don't all grow up the same way. Our first years of life have such a profound impact on our worldview and our expectations. But we can also choose our own path.In this episode, Erik Martinez shares with us his experi...
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Episode 7
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1:43:17
The Freedom Race! Runners to your Marx...
What even is freedom anyway? Does it matter?We'll get some insight from two guests with very different takes on economic freedom:1) Zach Zelnio of the Iowa State University chapter of Young Americans for Free...
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Episode 6
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1:07:54
A Peek Under the Mask
Sometimes it seems that there is no crisis so dire that we can't fight about it and make it worse. The United States is torn by disputes over how to handle the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Some are calling for stricter mandates on mask-wearing an...
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Episode 5
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1:00:18
They Were Real People, Too (The Loyalists)
Welcome back!If you think American politics today is too divisive, then it's time for a little perspective from some folks who lived through an actual civil war. Along with my wife and special guest, Emily, we're going...
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1:01:40
They Were Real People, Too (The Patriots)
For Episode 3, we're shaking things up! If you think American politics today is too divisive, then it's time for a little perspective from some folks who lived through an actual civil war. Along with my wife and specia...
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Episode 3
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1:03:42