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با وجدان (transliterated to Ba Vojdaan) is a Persian word which translates to English as "Conscientious". I don't know about you, but I'm alarmed by the lack of conviction and integrity in our culture. People are on "autopilot" morally and spiritually. Whatever the talking heads on the boob tube tell us to think, that's what we think. You could perhaps argue this has always been a problem since the dawn of time, but it just seems more pronounced in recent years. And no one notices. And those ...
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What is Marxism, really? Is it compatible with Christianity? Is it more freeing or less? What exactly is "real" Marxism? Today, we pull up the root ideas of the Communist Manifesto to see which ideas are at the core of Marx's thinking.By Dr. Zachary Porcu
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Fascism is always villainized by Westerners, but what did people like Mussolini and Hitler actually say about it? Did they have a good critique of liberalism and Marxism? And if so, what's actually wrong with fascism? The answer may surprise you.By Dr. Zachary Porcu
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Where did the Liberal Democracy come from? It's not enough to say that it's an Enlightenment-inspired society. At it's heart, liberalism is what happens when you take a Christian vision for reality and strip it of its theological elements.By Dr. Zachary Porcu
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Our latest series explores the concept of a secular state and its manifestations in liberalism, fascism, and marxism alike. For this first episode we explore the whole idea of the secular state, it's origins, and how these ideas have shaped our thinking about government.By Dr. Zachary Porcu
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Did the Enlightenment dream deliver on its promises of rational morality, utopianism, and prosperity, it did it all just lead to eugenics, global war, and nihilism?By Dr. Zachary Porcu
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Everyone's heard of the "Enlightenment", what exactly was it? Was it truly a triumph of reason and science, or was it the slave to its own prejudices?By Dr. Zachary Porcu
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What exactly ended Christendom and caused the whole world to become secular? It took a few centuries, but the Reformation, the Enlightenment, and even the World Wars are all part of the story we discuss on today's episode.By Dr. Zachary Porcu
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What if I told you that you are secular, that no matter how religious you are, the fact that you were born in the modern Western world means you've unavoidably inherited fundamentally secular ways of thinking about reality?By Dr. Zachary Porcu
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Do you view the world correctly? If you didn't, how would you know? In discussing everything from the definition of slavery to the collapse of arranged marriages, Dr. Zac explains how the great idea of Western civilization influence us today in ways we never think about.By Dr. Zachary Porcu
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James and Sana delve into the profound meaning of 'Vojdaan,' a Persian term that closely aligns with the concept of conscientiousness. Sana, who is of Persian heritage, explains that Vojdaan encompasses much more than just being conscientious—it's an ethical and moral compass deeply rooted in Persian culture. The discussion spans various aspects, i…
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Trump Brings Uptick in Sales at Chinese Restaurants?
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James and Sana discuss Donald Trump's presidency as a possible explanation for the local hot pot restaurant being busier than they've ever seen. Also mentioned is An Affair to Remember, and the meaning of Vojdaan!By James D. Newcomb
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Ikigai 101: Discover an Ancient Practice in Finding Your Life's "Why"
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In this episode, recorded in the summer of 2021, I share my journey of rediscovering my passion - or better stated, MISSION - for trumpet playing after a conversation with my wife. This led me to explore the Japanese concept of IKIGAIi, an ancient Japanese concept which loosely translated into English is "the reason for being." One thing led to ano…
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Voices Crying From the Wilderness: Reports From War-Torn Locales that DON'T Serve the Agenda of the Mainstream Media feat. Hollie McKay
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We welcome to the show independent journalist Hollie McKay. In this interview, Hollie discusses her diverse career, starting from her beginnings in the U.S. after studying in New York, to her time at Fox News, and her eventual shift to independent journalism after becoming disillusioned with the “clickbait factory” her work environment had become (…
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Sacramental Truths v. Secular Chaos feat. Dr. Zachary Porcu
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Today we welcome to the show Dr. Zachary Porcu, author of 'Journey to Reality: Sacramental Life in a Secular Age.' The discussion begins with James sharing his journey into the Orthodox Church, partly influenced by Zachary's book. The conversation delves into the origins and needs that led Dr. Porcu to write his book, emphasizing the differences be…
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Intellectual Property: Why the Illegitimate Child of the Gatekeepers of Polite Society is Inhibiting Creativity and Ruining Lives.
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This episode is a replay of an interview I did circa 2017 with patent attorney Stephan Kinsella. Kinsella is the author of "Against Intellectual Property," and in our time together, he argues that IP laws, particularly patents and copyrights, are incompatible with traditional property rights and hinder innovation and progress. The conversation expl…
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Unraveling the Musical Brain: Abel James Talks Music, Health, and More
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This episode features a deep dive into the multifaceted life of Abel James, best known for the Fat Burning Man Podcast. In this interview, Abel offers insights from his musical background, detailing how early influences shaped his passions and career path. Discover how a tragic apartment fire redirected Abel's focus from music to health, leading hi…
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Coaching Realities in an Increasingly Falsified World feat. Marc Mawhinney
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We welcome to the show Marc Mawhinney. Marc is the host of the Natural Born Coaches podcast, and has helped countless aspiring coaches in just about every conceivable niche build and sustain thriving coaching businesses. I've often said that the greatest strength of my own craft of podcasting is also its greatest weakness, that being just about any…
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Forbidden Paradise: Iran's Forgotten Heritage We're Not Supposed to Know
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There's more to Iran and Persian culture than what you'll see on Fox News. That's the main point of today's episode. My wife Sana shared with me a Facebook post that did a fairly deep dive - as deep as you can get with a Facebook post anyway - on some of the highlights of the Persian culture and history. I asked Sana, who is Iranian, if she would r…
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The Journey from "Musical Purgatory" to Improving the Lives of Brass Musicians feat. Marcus Reynolds
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**This interview was originally published on the Brass Mastery podcast in May 2024. We welcome to the podcast Marcus Reynolds, who with his Stratos Brass device has provided a beacon of hope for the thousands of brass players across the globe who struggle with embouchure issues. Like many great triumphs in life, Marcus' journey to becoming a tirele…
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From Trumpet to Microphones: James Newcomb Shares Artistic Passion and Podcasting Wisdom with Brian O'Leary
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What you're about to hear in this episode is an in-depth conversation between myself and Brian O'Leary, host of the O'Leary Review podcast. Brian published this interview in early 2023, and gave me permission to publish on my own show! In this episode, Brian and I discuss the significance of finding one's voice in the podcasting world, or any realm…
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Faith's Testimonies: Real-life Miracles and Divine Protection with Frederica Mathewes-Green (Part 5)
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In this episode, James and Frederica share personal accounts of miraculous events in their lives. James recounts two near-death experiences while driving, attributing his survival to divine intervention. We're joined by special guest Sana Dorry, who shares her own miraculous story in Bangkok, narrowly avoiding a deadly bus accident, and describes h…
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Energeia and the Lost Meaning of Divine Energy with Frederica Mathewes-Green (Part 4)
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Continuing our series of episodes featuring Orthodox Christian scholar Frederica Matthewes-Green, we discuss the significance of the Greek word 'Energeia' and its translation, the impact of translation decisions on Christian faith, and the contrast between Eastern Orthodoxy and Western Christianity. Frederica shares insights about divine energy, mi…
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Two Views of the Cross and Why the Calvinists Get It Wrong with Frederica Mathewes-Green (Part 3)
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In this episode, host James Newcomb engages in a deep theological discussion with Orthodox Christian scholar Frederica Mathewes-Green covering various aspects of Christian theology. They delve into the differences between orthodox and Western Christian perspectives, particularly focusing on sin, forgiveness, and sacrifice. Frederica turns the table…
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A Journey to Orthodoxy, and the Church Feminized with Frederica Mathewes-Green (Part 1)
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This is the first in a series of episodes featuring Orthodox Christian scholar Frederica Matthewes-Green. Frederica has a number of resources available that have been very helpful for me in my inquiry into, and eventual baptism into the Orthodox Church. In fact, Frederica's book, Two Views of the Cross was very influential in my own introduction to…
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