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Merry Christmas everyone! It’s been a wild year. Time to reflect, grow, and plan for the ‘24 grind. Coming back better and stronger. Just a quick drop-in to express some gratitude and direct the glory to God. Thank you for listening, see you all next year!

The letters of John Dickinson, awakening and inspiring the colonies in the face of tyranny. A testament to rights and liberty. Timeless perspective and timely conviction. Another angle into the mind of George Washington, and the average colonial alike. Follow me on social! https://www.facebook.com/jacob.mcdonald.92167789 Project Gutenburg link; if you'd like to dig in even more for yourself! https...

What created the stoic mind of America's first father? Today we explore a crucial part of a classical education in early America, the Rules of Civility. Copied by hand by Washington in his early teens, incorporated into his life thereafter. From 1500's Jesuits to Revolutionary America, to 21st Century America, do manners and civility still hold a place in society?

George Washington is a 21 year old man trusted with an assignment far beyond his years and expertise. Setting on a journey of 1,000 miles to take his shot and make a name for himself. Today we review a journal of his journey to confront the French on behalf of the British Empire. Danger, diplomacy, and grit, Washington begins his legacy.

1802 - Hamilton performed perhaps his most impactful work as a lawyer in defense of Croswell at the Supreme Court. Under the Sedition Acts, the leaders and patriots of truth were silenced. In this defense, Hamilton and his partner Kent lay the framework for freedom of the press as we know it today, a cornerstone of democracy. So many lessons still singing true today.

Hamilton’s best friend, Col. John Laurens, and their correspondence. Discussion and reading of their letters.

Learning a bit about Elbridge Gerry, his role in Hamilton’s story, and the strange legacy he leaves behind. Massachusetts state governor, Vice President to Madison, and father of Gerrymandering. Reading and discussion of the document he penned to the Massachusetts State Legislature to resist ratification of the Constitution he helped create. Follow on Facebook for regular updates and exclusive con...

Discussion, analysis and reading of George Washington’s Farewell Address to the nation. The genius work of three brilliant minds that shaped the nation. We have so much to learn, jump in the discussion!

Discussion, analysis, and reading on 3 of the 5 most influential essays from the Federalist Papers. Why were they important? What do we have to learn from them today?

Discussion, analysis, and reading of two of the 5 most influential essays of the Federalist Papers. In defense of the Electoral College and a Republic. Hamilton and Madison - Publias

Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay. Reading and discussion on the first 3 essays of The Federalist Papers. A plea to the people, to ratify the newly drafted constitution. What do we have to learn from it today?

Slavery is happening today, right now. You're probably contributing to it. What do we have to learn from this in our Democracy? Learn More Here https://youtu.be/v7AYyUqrMuQ?si=3l-hBstZH6cMOiTt⁠ Take Action Here https://actionnetwork.org/letters/pass-the-uyghur-human-rights-policy-act-of-2021?source=direct_link& https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ilab/against-their-will-the-situation-in-xinjiang...

PORN AGHHH! What is it doing to us? Why should you care? What can be done? https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/love-and-sex-in-the-digital-age/202007/the-evolution-pornography https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/16/opinion/sunday/companies-online-rape-videos.html https://bedbible.com/porn-statistics/ https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna39650828

Continuation of the reading of Common Sense pamphlet (part 2). If anyone stuck with me, let me know what you think! Did you learn anything? Have a favorite quote? Leave a comment!

Reading “Common Sense” by Thomas Payne. The document that lit the fire in the soul of these young colonies. Freedom. This is why. “Society in every state is a blessing, but Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil;”

We are living in a culture that incentivizes gluttony and sedation. Happiness is cheap. There is so much better life to be had. Follow on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/jacob.mcdonald.92167789/ I am writing on Substack. https://lordfrieza91.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web&r=v0s1y

Whole foods and the image of God. Physical health is a mandatory responsibility of the Christian life. Check my Substack for more writing on the subject and basic health plan as referenced in the episode! Are you trash? This is The Garbage Can https://open.substack.com/pub/lordfrieza91/p/the-church-of-sugar?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web *all studies referenced in the episode are included in...

An in-depth discussion of the crisis at the southern U.S. border and the plans of each presidential candidate to fix it. Joseph Biden / RFK Jr. / Vivek Ramaswamy / Donald Trump Please leave a review/follow/comment if you enjoy! Join me on Substack! https://substack.com/@lordfrieza91?utm_source=profile-page Book Rex American Dirt - Jeanine Cummins Sources https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/202...

A layman’s discussion on the basics of two economic systems becoming more trendy in political discussion everyday.

A straight reading of the founding documents of our country and the people that risked their lives to sign them.

Fletcher Cleaves is a quadriplegic man who has since overcome tragedy to become a motivational speaker, Amazon published best selling author, and founder of his own nonprofit organization called "The Sky is NOT the Limit". Fletcher was recently a featured speaker on TEDx Memphis and has made multiple appearances on national news sources such as ESPN, with AT&T, and schools around the...

Learn the basics of Critical Race Theory. Reflections on resources from both sides of the argument. Get a working knowledge of the facts and decide for yourself. GET VERSED. Watch/Subscribe on Youtube! https://youtu.be/tvO_6rVr9rw 1619 Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/7j5MhJCMBvOjF1Asi9LPLX?si=a0a868606ce3415c Real CRT https://open.spotify.com/show/4FjkpzDZu6bHZIbxfBSLAI?si=5934e633bd0e4af2 B...

What is the Israeli/Palestinian conflict? Why should you care? Let me walk you through the basics and give you a conversational knowledge of one of today's biggest issues Watch/Follow Video on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@VERSED23/videos In Search of Fatima: A Palestinian Story https://a.co/d/fzrC9YD Exodus: A Novel of Israel https://a.co/d/3OSPtau

Why should I vote? What is the Electoral College? Who is running for President and how do I keep up? All facts, no opinions, accessible straightforward politics. No need to be an expert, let's learn together! The one stop hub for getting the whole picture and thinking for yourself. Register to Vote https://vote.gov Electoral College Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9H3gvnN468 Republican Book...

Get a working knowledge of the topic. Straight from the source, get the facts, decide for yourself. Argue like you're right, listen like you're wrong. Know what you believe, challenge your perspective, dive in to the other side. - Pro Choice Book Recommendation: https://a.co/d/3LvYlF4 The Turnaway Study by Diana Green Foster PhD - Pro Life Book Recommendation: https://a.co/d/39K5PKr The Ha...