Return To Tradition Podcast

Algernon Sidney may be the most important liberty hero most Americans have never heard of. In this episode, Mike Leavitt and Joe Wolverton recover the story of the Christian republican thinker whose writings helped shape Jefferson, Adams, Madison, and the moral imagination of the American Founding. Sidney was not merely a theorist. He lived his principles, stood against tyranny, was falsely condem...

A conversation with Dr. Joe Wolverton, Constitutional Scholar at the John Birch Society, about his new book. https://www.amazon.com/Last-Rites-Bill-Rights-Miraculous/dp/0882791508 #founding #AmericanHistory #Liberty

In this riveting episode of The Return To Tradition Podcast, hosts Dr. Joe Wolverton and Mike Leavitt delve into the compelling story of Hortensia, a Roman noblewoman who boldly confronted the ruling Triumvirs about unjust taxation. The discussion opens with light-hearted banter about extreme weather and the hosts' personal experiences before transitioning to the core topic: the historical con...

Joe Wolverton and Mike Leavitt dive into the riveting stories of women who changed history through their courage and defiance. From biblical heroines to unsung warriors of faith, they explore how these fearless women took stands against tyrants, shaped destinies, and taught us the essence of bravery. Tune in as they uncover lesser-known tales of strength, discuss the significant role of women in s...

In this riveting episode of the Return to Tradition Podcast, hosts Joe Wolverton and Mike Leavitt uncover the incredible true story of 16-year-old Sybil Ludington, who rode through the night to warn her father's militia of an impending British attack on Danbury, Connecticut in 1777. Discover why the Founding Fathers believed a well-regulated militia was necessary for the security of a free sta...

In this riveting episode of The Return To Tradition Podcast, hosts Mike Leavitt and Joe Wolverton delve into the extraordinary life and heroic sacrifice of Brigadier General Hugh Mercer, a largely unknown figure whose actions played a pivotal role in the American Revolution. From his early days fighting for the Jacobite cause in Scotland to his crucial involvement in the battles of Trenton and Pri...

In this captivating episode of the Return to Tradition Podcast, hosts Mike Leavitt and Joe Wolverton delve into the little-known history of the Levelers, a group of 17th-century English political activists who fought for civil rights, religious tolerance, and political freedom during the English Civil War. Discover how these courageous individuals stood up against tyranny, even when it came from t...

In this powerful episode of the Return to Tradition Podcast, hosts Mike Leavitt and Joe Wolverton passionately discuss the tyrannical nature of those in power, drawing from the wisdom of 18th-century writers Thomas Gordon and John Trenchard in Cato's Letters. Mike and Joe explore how tyrants abuse their authority, stealing from the people and enriching themselves while facing no consequences f...