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This one book could save our society. A stunning interview with Brad Miner, author of The Compleat Gentleman; The Modern Man's Guide to Chivalry.  Our nation was founded  by gentlemen  and  to this day  our country's very existence depends  upon the gentlemen ideals of our founders.  What is a gentlemen and why is that ideal so important, especially now in our history.   Can the ancient ideals of chivalry form modern civilization?  Why is being a gentlemen more than just behaving civilly but rather a path of perfection to attain. This is the self help book  America needs now.      

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There is no Finer Time to be a FAITHFUL Catholic.  A great interview with Austin Ruse, author of Under Siege: There is No Finer Time To Be A Faithful Catholic ( Crisis Publication of Sophia Institute Press)  Yes times are dark as Austin Ruse looks into the abyss of a morally decaying society.  However, ready made halos abound.  In these dark times , we have the opportunity to shine, to become saints, to charge the sniper's nest as we bring  a message of love to a world so in need.  This is the best pregame locker room talk you will have ever hear.  Enemy snipers be ready ...the company of heaven is going in!!             

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A marvelous interview with Dan Leroy author of Liberty's Lions; The Catholic Revolutionaries Who Established America"  published by  Sophia Institute Press.  A truly remarkable book that reflects on "stories of great patriotism and also of human frailty"  We discuss American Catholicism in the context from  George Washington to the one and only Adrienne de Lafayette and many more. The author is as interesting as his book.  I hope you enjoy it.  If you do please subscribe and rate my podcast. Thank you. God Bless.  Michele McAloon    

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A wonderful interview with first time novelist Kathryn Goodwin Tone about her coming of age young adult novel "The King's Broad Arrow."   Set against the backdrop of the American Revolution, Kathryn deftly spins a tale of  factual history and fiction as we follow the adventures of young teenage boy. This is is a very well told and well written story that includes some fascinating history..Washington's gamble by inoculating soldiers against small pox, the printing of Common Sense, Enlightenment ideals  and the power of books.  More information about Kathryn's work can be found at her website  www.revolutionrings.com.      

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A fun and inspiring  interview with one of the busiest shepherds in the Church.  Bishop Thomas John  Paprocki author of Running for a Higher Purpose; 8 steps for spiritual and physical fitness discusses how running brings health, energy, and a closer relationship with Jesus Christ .  

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A charming interview about money and the American psyche with a truly great American author Lance Morrow . He talks about sin , a fish, and money in his latest book "God and Mammon" 

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A delightful conversation with Michael Heseman, author of Jesus of Nazareth, "Archaeologists retracing the footsteps of Christ"  Listen carefully, there is much to be learned in this conversation with the very charming Mr. Heseman.       

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In the 21st century few positions garner as much attention as the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. Who will be the next Pope?  What qualities will he need to lead the Church in to the 21st century?    In an engaging discussion with none other than the towering figure of George Weigel author of  The Next Pope: The Office of  Peter and the Church in Mission  leadership, mission and qualities needed by a future pope are discussed.  

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A Discussion with Dr Joshua Mitchell on his sensational book An American Awakening :  Identity Politics and  Other Afflictions of Our Time. 

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From a Robert Frost poem to a faded postcard how do we find  the influence of Our Mother? Dr Michael Pakaluk, an Aristotelian scholar and master of Ancient Greek, joins us to discuss his newest book Mary's Voice in the  Gospel According to John  (Regnery Publishing)