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I feel like a lot of you do: Politically homeless. Spiritually thirsty. Financially and relationally fragile. Life in the mid-21st century has left many of us feeling lost and yearning for belonging. You're not alone. To make sense of our moment, I talk with writers, historians, educators, innovators, friends, and family about current events, political philosophy, history, family, and faith to strive for change — within ourselves, our communities, and our nation. I examine news and culture from a Christian libertarian perspective to understand today's divisions. From there, I want to envision a more optimistic and prosperous tomorrow through political and cultural action that embraces mercy. Subscribe to be a part of something different.  Join the conversation at ChrisSpangle.com. See all of my projects at Chris-Spangle.com. Help us grow at SupportCSS.com. read less

Designing a New Constitution Using Jeffersonian Principles For The Internet Age with Max Borders
Aug 23 2023
Designing a New Constitution Using Jeffersonian Principles For The Internet Age with Max Borders
Max Borders is the author of the new book "Underthrow: How Jefferson's Dangerous Idea Will Spark a New Revolution." We discuss renewing the Jeffersonian principles of decentralization and limited government in America through a new model of constitutionalism.  Max is putting his money where his mouth is to the tune of $25,000 for the team that writes a new Constitution of Consent. The Constitution of Consent (Contest) $25,000 - https://underthrow.substack.com/p/the-constitution-of-consent-contest Underthrow: How Jefferson's Dangerous Idea Will Spark a New Revolution - https://amzn.to/3KsuR5e Max's Substack - https://underthrow.substack.com/ https://youtu.be/RNkpmcGPBSw Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians --- Q Sleep Spray assists in achieving a more restful sleep so you can wake up refreshed. Q SLEEP contains incredible ingredients, including melatonin, 5-HTP, and L-theanine, as well as a proprietary herbal extract, which synergistically promotes restful sleep and helps your mind and body rejuvenate. Buy Now - https://wearelibertarians.com/sleepspray/ --- Chris Spangle and Leaders and Legends, LLC edited and produced this podcast. If you're interested in starting a podcast or taking yours to the next level, please contact us at LeadersAndLegends.net. ---- Looking to start a podcast? Download my podcast Podcasting and Platforms now, and check out my recommendations for buying the right equipment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Power of Family Meals: Personal Stories of Impact from a Catholic Priest and Theology Professor
Aug 18 2023
The Power of Family Meals: Personal Stories of Impact from a Catholic Priest and Theology Professor
Not having regular family meals can lead to increased substance abuse, unwanted pregnancies, depression, obesity, and lower academic standards. Reverend Leo Patalinghug, a Catholic priest who founded the Plating Grace Mission and the Table Foundation, and Dr. Michael Foley, a professor of theology at Baylor University and author of over 14 books, including "Dining With the Saints" join me to discuss the importance of family meals and building community around food. Both guests stress the importance of formal and familiar family meals and share personal experiences of how it has impacted their families.  In their new book, "Dining with the Saints," they blend theology and food as a way to spark important conversations.  https://youtu.be/MnJPiAymbPs Dining with the Saints: The Sinner's Guide to a Righteous Feast - https://amzn.to/402oprg Drinking with the Saints Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dwsaints/ Father Leo - https://platinggrace.com/ Transcript - https://share.descript.com/view/Jdzf5hXO4CL Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians ---- Thanks to our sponsor, Lions of Liberty. Unlock the power of freedom with Lions of Liberty - the premier libertarian/anarchist podcast network. Join John Odermatt on Mondays for a dose of inspiration, health, and faith with 'Finding Freedom.' Get a good laugh with Brian McWilliams on Wednesdays as he takes on the broken world with 'Mean Age Daydream.' And don't miss out on the infamous 'Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor' episodes and 'Meme Wars' and 'Hatewatch' on Fridays. Take the first step towards true freedom and listen to the Lions of Liberty Network on all major podcast platforms today. Learn more at https://www.lionsofliberty.com. --- Q Sleep Spray assists in achieving a more restful sleep so you can wake up refreshed. Q SLEEP contains incredible ingredients, including melatonin, 5-HTP, and L-theanine, as well as a proprietary herbal extract, which synergistically promotes restful sleep and helps your mind and body rejuvenate. Buy Now - https://wearelibertarians.com/sleepspray/ --- Chris Spangle and Leaders and Legends, LLC edited and produced this podcast. If you're interested in starting a podcast or taking yours to the next level, please contact us at LeadersAndLegends.net. ---- Looking to start a podcast? Download my podcast Podcasting and Platforms now, and check out my recommendations for buying the right equipment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lessen Your Anxiety About Current Events By Discovering Your  First Principles
Aug 1 2023
Lessen Your Anxiety About Current Events By Discovering Your First Principles
I was on a road trip and dropped in on my friend Kris Bex. He is one of the most well-read libertarians I know, and I wanted to ask him, "How does someone discover their own first principles?" It's been my experience through reading and learning history that I feel less manipulated, and therefore less anxious, about the world today than many of my friends sitting on social media. Kris gives his perspective on why someone needs to understand their own fundamental principles, and what process they can use to do it.  Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians --- Q Sleep Spray assists in achieving a more restful sleep so you can wake up refreshed. Q SLEEP contains incredible ingredients, including melatonin, 5-HTP, and L-theanine, as well as a proprietary herbal extract, which synergistically promotes restful sleep and helps your mind and body rejuvenate. Buy Now - https://wearelibertarians.com/sleepspray/ --- Chris Spangle and Leaders and Legends, LLC edited and produced this podcast. If you're interested in starting a podcast or taking yours to the next level, please contact us at LeadersAndLegends.net. ---- Looking to start a podcast? Download my podcast Podcasting and Platforms now, and check out my recommendations for buying the right equipment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lessons Learned from Poland's Ukrainian Refugee Crisis with Emily Schroen
Jul 21 2023
Lessons Learned from Poland's Ukrainian Refugee Crisis with Emily Schroen
Emily Schroen talks about her experience working with refugees and displaced Ukranians in Poland with Americans for Ukraine, US-based nonprofit supporting refugees. The discussion covers the challenges faced by refugees in Ukraine, the impact of the conflict on the country, and the difficulties faced by Poland in accommodating the influx of refugees. We also touch upon the crisis in North Korea and the insights gained by Schroen during a conversation with the former South Korean ambassador to Ukraine. https://youtu.be/-ID1SEns_lE Emily Schroen is a global nonprofit development specialist with a focus on humanitarian aid, education, and international relations. She has worked with refugees and displaced people in the U.S., Spain, Poland, and recently returned from a humanitarian aid mission in Ukraine with Americans for Ukraine, a U.S.-based nonprofit supporting refugees in Poland. South Korea Should be Taking Notes on Ukraine - https://thediplomat.com/2023/02/south-korea-should-be-taking-notes-on-ukraine/ Transcript - https://share.descript.com/view/uBGwbJBl7R3 Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians ---- Thanks to our sponsor, Lions of Liberty. Unlock the power of freedom with Lions of Liberty - the premier libertarian/anarchist podcast network. Join John Odermatt on Mondays for a dose of inspiration, health, and faith with 'Finding Freedom.' Get a good laugh with Brian McWilliams on Wednesdays as he takes on the broken world with 'Mean Age Daydream.' And don't miss out on the infamous 'Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor' episodes and 'Meme Wars' and 'Hatewatch' on Fridays. Take the first step towards true freedom and listen to the Lions of Liberty Network on all major podcast platforms today. Learn more at https://www.lionsofliberty.com. --- Q Sleep Spray assists in achieving a more restful sleep so you can wake up refreshed. Q SLEEP contains incredible ingredients, including melatonin, 5-HTP, and L-theanine, as well as a proprietary herbal extract, which synergistically promotes restful sleep and helps your mind and body rejuvenate. Buy Now - https://wearelibertarians.com/sleepspray/ --- Chris Spangle and Leaders and Legends, LLC edited and produced this podcast. If you're interested in starting a podcast or taking yours to the next level, please contact us at LeadersAndLegends.net. ---- Looking to start a podcast? Download my podcast Podcasting and Platforms now, and check out my recommendations for buying the right equipment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The History Behind One-Fits-All Public Education and How to Take Charge of Your Kids Education with Hannah Frankman
Jul 14 2023
The History Behind One-Fits-All Public Education and How to Take Charge of Your Kids Education with Hannah Frankman
Hannah Frankman of rebelEducator (soon to be School By Design) joins to discuss the history of education in America. How did we end up with one design for education in a country where fifty bags of chips or ten soda can be chosen at a grocery store? Hannah breaks down what let to the centralization of education, how one can make a different choice and explains what options already exist for parents looking to break free of public education. Hannah also has a new podcast on the subject of education, freedom, and many other topics. Download The Hannah Frankman podcast in any podcast app or at http://hannahfrankman.com/. Video - https://youtu.be/5rQuU4XFgJs Transcript - https://share.descript.com/view/h3GpE2wGkrU Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians --- Q Sleep Spray assists in achieving a more restful sleep so you can wake up refreshed. Q SLEEP contains incredible ingredients, including melatonin, 5-HTP, and L-theanine, as well as a proprietary herbal extract, which synergistically promotes restful sleep and helps your mind and body rejuvenate. Buy Now - https://wearelibertarians.com/sleepspray/ --- Chris Spangle and Leaders and Legends, LLC edited and produced this podcast. If you're interested in starting a podcast or taking yours to the next level, please contact us at LeadersAndLegends.net. ---- Looking to start a podcast? Download my podcast Podcasting and Platforms now, and check out my recommendations for buying the right equipment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is Originalism? Robert Delahunty on The History and Function of the Supreme Court
Jun 27 2023
What is Originalism? Robert Delahunty on The History and Function of the Supreme Court
Robert Delahunty is the author of the new book "The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Supreme Court," and he joins me to discuss how the Supreme Court works and how it got there. He defines originalism, explains why the Supreme Court ended up with so much power, why the Dobbs decision was legally correct, and shares his opinion on Justice Alito accepting gifts from powerful billionaires.  The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Supreme Court - https://amzn.to/3pmK5Sf Transcript - https://share.descript.com/view/W3dxkykeaFa Video - https://youtu.be/-swiqVSmtzc Robert Delahunty is a graduate of Oxford University, Columbia University, and Harvard Law School. He has held the LeJeune Chair of Law at the University of St Thomas Law School in Minneapolis and published widely in Constitutional Law. Delahunty served in the U.S. Department of Justice for seventeen years and was Deputy General Counsel in the White House Office of Homeland Security. His writing has appeared in National Review Online, The Federalist, Fox News, and the Wall Street Journal. Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians --- Q Sleep Spray assists in achieving a more restful sleep so you can wake up refreshed. Q SLEEP contains incredible ingredients, including melatonin, 5-HTP, and L-theanine, as well as a proprietary herbal extract, which synergistically promotes restful sleep and helps your mind and body rejuvenate. Buy Now - https://wearelibertarians.com/sleepspray/ --- Chris Spangle and Leaders and Legends, LLC edited and produced this podcast. If you're interested in starting a podcast or taking yours to the next level, please contact us at LeadersAndLegends.net. ---- Looking to start a podcast? Download my podcast Podcasting and Platforms now, and check out my recommendations for buying the right equipment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Colonel Grant Newsham's Warning About War With China
Jun 12 2023
Colonel Grant Newsham's Warning About War With China
For decades, Americans have looked at China as a reliable business partner and a friendly nation. That notion is eroding quickly, and Colonel Grant Newsham says Americans must view China as a threat in his new book "When China Attacks: A Warning to America." Colonel Grant Newsham, a retired U.S. Marine, served in the Indo-Pacific for decades, including in intelligence and liaison roles, and was instrumental in establishing Japan’s amphibious force. When China Attacks: A Warning to America - https://amzn.to/3pubZv0 Video - https://youtu.be/DDEAfJ7nKjM Transcript - https://share.descript.com/view/sVCpznjJN7n Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians --- Q Sleep Spray assists in achieving a more restful sleep so you can wake up refreshed. Q SLEEP contains incredible ingredients, including melatonin, 5-HTP, and L-theanine, as well as a proprietary herbal extract, which synergistically promotes restful sleep and helps your mind and body rejuvenate. Buy Now - https://wearelibertarians.com/sleepspray/ --- Chris Spangle and Leaders and Legends, LLC edited and produced this podcast. If you're interested in starting a podcast or taking yours to the next level, please contact us at LeadersAndLegends.net. ---- Looking to start a podcast? Download my podcast Podcasting and Platforms now, and check out my recommendations for buying the right equipment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Countering China and Russia with Friendshoring
Jun 5 2023
Countering China and Russia with Friendshoring
Russia and China have made it clear that they are competitors at best, and adversaries at worse. Friendshoring is a peaceful solution to countering their growth. Benjamin Khoshbin joins me to explain the concept.  Benjamin Khoshbin is a contributor to Young Voices and a senior account executive at ROKK Solutions, a bipartisan public affairs firm in Washington, D.C.  Why ‘Friendshoring’ Is Key to Countering China and Russia - https://www.nationalreview.com/2023/03/why-friendshoring-is-key-to-countering-china-and-russia/ Video - https://youtu.be/K5iclNFCOaM Transcript - https://share.descript.com/view/7cEmbjah3le Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians --- Q Sleep Spray assists in achieving a more restful sleep so you can wake up refreshed. Q SLEEP contains incredible ingredients, including melatonin, 5-HTP, and L-theanine, as well as a proprietary herbal extract, which synergistically promotes restful sleep and helps your mind and body rejuvenate. Buy Now - https://wearelibertarians.com/sleepspray/ --- Chris Spangle and Leaders and Legends, LLC edited and produced this podcast. If you're interested in starting a podcast or taking yours to the next level, please contact us at LeadersAndLegends.net. ---- Looking to start a podcast? Download my podcast Podcasting and Platforms now, and check out my recommendations for buying the right equipment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andrew Koppelman: How Libertarian Philosophy Was Corrupted by Delusion and Greed
May 18 2023
Andrew Koppelman: How Libertarian Philosophy Was Corrupted by Delusion and Greed
A funny thing happened on the road to serfdom: while setting out to uncharitably critique libertarians, constitutional law professor Andrew Koppelman ended up being persuaded by F.A. Hayek on the importance of free markets. Still, he has some blistering critiques for other libertarian thinkers, and I've invited him on to discuss his new book "Burning Down the House: How Libertarian Philosophy Was Corrupted by Delusion and Greed" in an effort to find points of agreement and disagreement.  Burning Down the House: How Libertarian Philosophy Was Corrupted by Delusion and Greed - https://amzn.to/3ppnKmK  Video - https://youtu.be/5VOHWGu9vSk Transcript - https://share.descript.com/view/vqZ3sA1LNAm Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians --- Q Sleep Spray assists in achieving a more restful sleep so you can wake up refreshed. Q SLEEP contains incredible ingredients, including melatonin, 5-HTP, and L-theanine, as well as a proprietary herbal extract, which synergistically promotes restful sleep and helps your mind and body rejuvenate. Buy Now - https://wearelibertarians.com/sleepspray/ --- Chris Spangle and Leaders and Legends, LLC edited and produced this podcast. If you're interested in starting a podcast or taking yours to the next level, please contact us at LeadersAndLegends.net. ---- Looking to start a podcast? Download my podcast Podcasting and Platforms now, and check out my recommendations for buying the right equipment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices