If you're listening to this, congrats - you're a conscious being! But what IS consciousness and how did it come about? We explore that rather interesting topic today.

Protect or Provide - What is Uncle Sam for, anyway?

Jan 17th, 2022 20m 15s

Martin Luther King Jr and a vision for the role of government in our lives. Today being MLK Jr Day gives us an opportunity to talk about his vision and how we can think about it today.

Down the Rabbit Hole

Jan 11th, 2022 23m 9s

We are more divided than ever. Social media has played a huge role in this growing division. Let's talk about why that is.

Christian thoughts on the pandemic

Jan 4th, 2022 22m 14s

I've been asked to give some thoughts as a Christian on the pandemic and on vaccines, etc. Well...here they are!

The good in this world

Dec 29th, 2021 18m 1s

2021 was a hard year in so many ways. And yet we all experienced some good. I reflect on some of the good things in my life in 2021 and invite you to think of the good in yours.

A Matter of Influence

Dec 20th, 2021 17m 14s

Who or what are your major influences? And who are you influencing?

Thoughts from TOPGUN

Dec 6th, 2021 22m 11s

I had an opportunity to be at TOPGUN, the US Navy's amazing fighter pilot combat school, this past weekend with my dad. I want to share some thoughts from the experience.

Covid and Unintended Consequences

Nov 23rd, 2021 22m 44s

Every decision comes with consequences. Some of those can be anticipated, but some of them are unforeseen and/or unintended. Today we talk about the choices we've made to handle the Covid pandemic, and some of the unintended consequences that h

The Power of Positivity

Nov 16th, 2021 17m 53s

Is the glass half empty or half full? Do you tend to focus on the hard things in life or on the blessings?

Take Your Shot

Nov 9th, 2021 18m 22s

Life sometimes gives us opportunities. We need to make the most of each one. When you get a shot...TAKE IT!

The Inherent Dignity and Value of People

Oct 25th, 2021 16m 22s

We ALL have inherent dignity and value. No matter our ethnicity, our background, our relative success in life - simply by being human beings.

A Night at Fenway

Oct 12th, 2021 19m 57s

What an experience I had at Fenway Park last night! Of course I took more home with me than just a baseball game. Let's talk about it!

At What Cost?

Oct 6th, 2021 20m 8s

In order to be successful, sacrifices need to be made. But what is "success", and what are you willing to give up to have it?

Life is a Team Sport

Sep 27th, 2021 19m 8s

We are meant to do life together, not alone. Let's talk about why.

The Keys to Unity

Sep 8th, 2021 18m 24s

We are so divided. Is it possible to have unity in such a divided world? I think so, and here's how.

Are Analytics Ruining Everything?

Aug 23rd, 2021 21m 35s

In sports, analytics appeal to our logical and rational side, but they leave out a lot of the aesthetics and beauty. Are analytics ruining everything?

A Dream Fulfilled

Aug 18th, 2021 23m 25s

Why do our dreams matter? I don't mean what we experience at night when we sleep. I mean what we hope for in life. I've had the experience recently of having a dream fulfilled and I share about that here.

A Word of Encouragement

Aug 9th, 2021 20m 48s

We all need encouragement, especially in these challenging times. What are you encouraged about today?

Life After Death

Jul 27th, 2021 20m 6s

What happens when we die? This is an age-old question that I've been pondering the past couple of weeks due to some circumstances in our lives here. Explore with me what might be the reality beyond death.

The Power of Sport

Jul 12th, 2021 19m 43s

What a great sports weekend we just had. So many amazing moments and events. They highlight the power sports has to impact people. That's what we talk about today.

Independence Day - Liberty or Security?

Jul 5th, 2021 22m 42s

Independence Day gives us a great opportunity to look at one of the dilemmas facing the American colonists - do they continue to live under Britain's protection or step out from under that in order to gain freedom? This has implications for us

The strange fixation on socialism and communism

Jun 28th, 2021 19m 59s

Some 40% of college students favor socialism and/or communism over democracy and free market capitalism. What in the world is going on here?

Why We Need Dad

Jun 21st, 2021 21m 12s

Happy Father's Day to all you dads out there. You are crucially important to your kids' lives! Today we look at the unique role that dads play and why they're so important.