There is no doubt in my mind that we, as a nation (and, across the world) are facing a moral confusion if not a complete moral crisis. And, unless righteous, bold men step up to the plate, we'll continue to see the moral decay of everything we love from our favorite institutions, to our families, and our neighborhoods, and even the threat of losing this great nation. That isn't hyperbole.

Today, I am joined by John Lovell, founder of Warrior Poet Society and former Army Ranger to discuss what we as men can do about it. We talk about mercy and justice (and, how to satisfy both), why we should hate injustice, the dangers of communism and socialism, why we must unite behind Truth (with a capital T), why "happiness" is inferior to "joy," and why we should pursue peace if possible but truth at all costs.

00:00 - Introduction & Catching Up
01:20 - Why John Wrote "The Lions of Mercer"
03:49 - Justice, Fiction, and Catharsis
07:15 - The Cry for Justice
08:07 - Modern Culture and Victimhood
08:51 - Loving the Good vs. Hating the Evil
11:44 - Redemption, Failure, and Public Dogpiling
13:01 - Loyalty, Forgiveness, and Standing by Brothers
16:14 - What Is "The Good"?
18:27 - Justice, Mercy, and the Role of Christ
20:15 - Judgement, Hypocrisy, and Accountability
23:07 - Integrity and Personal Alignment
24:39 - Happiness vs. Joy
26:39 - Teaching Discipline and Long-Term Thinking
27:03 - You Can Only Replicate Who You Are
28:22 - Wrestling With Faith and Christianity
29:02 - The Dangers of Atheism & Moral Relativism
31:05 - America's Moral Foundation
32:42 - Who Decides Morality?
34:12 - Rise of Socialism & Cultural Rejection
35:38 - New York, Ideology, and Consequences
36:36 - Unity vs. Compromise
38:41 - What Makes Someone American?
39:58 - Parenting, Boyhood, and Raising Men
40:45 - Why Boyhood Resurrected Was Written
42:38 - Risk, Adventure, and Rite of Passage
46:14 - Finding Balance in Parenting
47:09 - Trust, Risk, and Leadership in Marriage
51:27 - Why Should Your Wife Trust You?
52:21 - Leadership, Submission, and Marriage Dynamics
55:49 - Biblical Structure for Marriage
59:04 - Loving Leadership and Wise Authority
01:00:54 - Closing Thoughts & Transition to IC Segment
01:01:15 - Where to Find John Lovell
01:02:13 - Q&A Teaser

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