Empires of the Future

Matt and Jackson discuss the meaning of suffering. This is one of our more important and complex episodes to date. Enjoy! 

Matt and Jackson discuss the issue of work burnout. How can you create balance in your life? 

Matt and Jackson are back with a new episode about the dark side of instagram. 

Matt and Jackson discuss the alarming exodus of males from universities and colleges in America. 

Matt and Jackson discuss the controversy around the pornographic social media platform OnlyFans. The guys discuss the larger issues of pornography and intimacy. 

Matt and Jackson return to discuss Afghanistan, the Taliban, and the Biden Administration's failure to withdraw from the longest war in American history. They discuss Dan Crenshaw's article in the WSJ entitled "The Endless War Fallacy." 

Matt and Jackson return with an episode about the Tokyo Olympics. We look at different issues related to the this Olympic and the Olympic in-general. Enjoy!

Matt and Jackson discuss the aftermath of the SBC Convention in Nashville. 

Matt and Jackson are back with a serious discussion on the fragile condition of the American society today due to identity politics.  They discuss Charles Murray's article "Identity Crisis: How the Politics of race will Wreck America." 

Matt and Jackson discuss transgender athletes and the impact on women's sports. They look at a recent issue with women's high school track in Connecticut. 

Matt and Jackson are discussing the future of cars. Are you ready for a fully electric driving experience? The guys examine an article from WSJ entitled "The New World of Auto-Tech: How Electric, Self-Driving Cars, and Ride Hailing Will Transform the Car industry."

Matt and Jackson discuss a great article about the dark side of social media, which has increased connectivity and unfortunately mutual animosity. 

Matt and Jackson discuss the intensive parenting philosophy of today's parents, which has led to issues for parents and children. 

Matt and Jackson are back discussing the potential of anxiety for some after life returns to normal. The guys also discuss the frustrating reality of a corporate America gone woke. Enjoy! 

Matt and Jackson discuss Shadi Hamid's article in the National Review about the decline of religious faith and the placement of that religious intensity in politics. 

Matt and Jackson discuss the rise of the religious left to positions of power in the U.S. government. 

Matt and Jackson discuss some alarming decisions by two European governments on the issue of religious freedom. France and Denmark both passed laws recently that will negatively impact religious freedom. 

Matt and Jackson discuss the fight between parents and teachers union about opening schools. They also look at the stimulus issue as the U.S. Government continues to artificially prop up the economy. 

Matt and Jackson discuss the growing popularity of "Spiritual companions" or "spiritual directors." 

Matt and Jackson are back for a second season of Empires of the Future. We discuss a book review of American Awakening: Identity Politics and Other Affections of Our Time by Joshua Mitchell. We attempt to answer the question, "What does it mean to be an American?"

Matt and Jackson discuss the horrible event at the US Capitol on Wednesday. They talk about the future of democracy, and the future of the Republican Party. 

Matt and Jackson discuss the potential homes of tomorrow, and an interesting lifestyles of the digital nomad. Enjoy!

Matt and Jackson discuss Becket Cook's article on the Gospel Coalition entitled "Why Hollywood Praises Elliot Page (and Blacklists Me)." Enjoy!

Matt and Jackson discuss the longer term impacts of Covid on local and state governments. They also discuss the positive influence of music during difficult times. Enjoy!

Matt and Jackson are back discussing an interesting article about teenagers and Covid. Erica Komisar's article "Lockdowns have a Bright Side for Teens" in WSJ intoduces improvements in mental health among teenagers during Covid. Enjoy!