Bury the Hatchet

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.I had a blast chatting with these two. I think you'll enjoy it, too!Questions? Comments?Send them to [email protected] to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music.

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 victory for 'our side' without destroying ourselves in the process?In this episode, we'll take a look at the literary masterpiece "The Art of War", by Sun Tzu. We'll learn when to fight, how to fight, and how to turn enemies into allies. This book is a true g...

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, A Conflict of Visions, a vision goes deeper than an opinion or a moral value--it is a fundamental belief in human nature and how the world works. Together with my wife and co-host, Emily, in this episode we'll explore how the assumptions we make abo...

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 industry--or just an impersonal bottom line?In this episode, we sit down with Derek Krieg, co-founder of Oilfield Basics, an education and outreach subsidiary of American Energy Partners, Inc. Derek shares what drew him to the industry and what he's learned from the...

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 experiences growing up in an impoverished community, and how and why he decided to live differently. Trust me--you'll love this one!Questions? Comments?Send them to [email protected] to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music.

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 Freedom (YAF)2) Andrei Jenots of the Iowa State University Marxist Organization.Maybe you've never encountered this controversy before. Maybe it makes your blood boil. Wherever you stand, you won't want to miss this one!Questions? Comments?Send them to podcastburythe...

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 and social distancing, while others oppose them.Are we doomed to endless bickering while the virus has its way with us, or can we learn from each other to find real solutions? Join me and my good friend and co-host Erik Martinez, as we explore the divisio...

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 back through time to the days of the American Revolution--a war that was far more complicated, high-strung, and gut-wrenching than most of us realize.In this episode, we dive into the minds of some American Loyalists--those who were loyal to Great Britain during one of the long...

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 special guest, Emily, we're going back through time to the days of the American Revolution--a war that was far more complicated, high-strung, and gut-wrenching than most of us realize.In this episode, we'll explore the compelling stories of patriots you've probably never heard of. Alo...

This time we're de-polarizing politics. We dive right into the thick of it with representatives from two student organizations at Iowa State University:1) Ryan Hurley (President) & Kim Zavoski (Secretary) of the College Republicans2) Sehba Faheem (President) of the College DemocratsTurns out Democrats and Republicans are people too!Questions? Comments?Send them to [email protected] to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music.