Three devastating weeks of violence have left America reeling. From the senseless murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte train to the horrific mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis to the shocking assas...

The staggering scale of World War II's devastation remains difficult to comprehend even decades later. In just six years and one day, humanity's deadliest conflict claimed between 60-65 million lives—roughly 3% of the world's 1939 population an...

Germany's defeat in World War II wasn't merely a matter of battlefield losses but rather a predictable outcome rooted in fundamental strategic, economic, and leadership failures. Drawing from Victor Davis Hanson's masterful analysis in "...

The wisdom of Tertullian echoes through centuries: "The blood of martyrs is the seed of the church." These words, penned around 200 AD, have found tragic relevance in our modern world where Christian persecution continues unabated.Start...

What catastrophic miscalculations led to Japan's defeat in World War II? This episode dives deep into the strategic blunders, economic impossibilities, and cultural misunderstandings that sealed Japan's fate long before the atomic bombs fell.

Have you ever considered that your happiness might be something you can learn rather than simply experience? This eye-opening exploration of Martin Seligman's work reveals one of psychology's most transformative findings: individuals can choose...

The darkest moments of history often involve impossible choices between terrible options. Such was the case in August 1945, when President Harry Truman authorized the use of atomic weapons to end World War II. In this compelling episode, we exa...

Sleep may be the most overlooked factor in America's declining productivity and wellbeing. Drawing from Sarah Mednick's eye-opening book "Take a Nap, Change Your Life," this episode explores how modern life has dramatically alte...

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Theory to Action Podcast Weekend Show will not be airing this week. We appreciate your understanding and continued support of the program. In the meantime, please enjoy this Best of the Mojo Minutes—a short,...

"Whatever we face, we have a choice. Will we be blocked by obstacles or will we advance through and over them?" This powerful question, posed by Ryan Holiday in his bestselling book "The Obstacle Is the Way," frames our explorat...

Welcome to the Weekend ShowKey Points in the Program:• David shares our new weekend show format that includes politics, deep book dives, and flourishing tips• Recommendation for the

|   What if the house you're building each day isn't for someone else, but for you? The Theory to Action podcast's latest Mojo Minute unveils a powerful Japanese parable that might forever change how you approach y...

Welcome to a transformative moment for the Theory to Action podcast! After four dedicated years of exploring conservative books and wisdom, we're expanding our horizons with a new weekly format that complements our traditional book-f...

Have you ever felt that sainthood is impossibly out of reach? Mary Ann Budnick's refreshing perspective in "You Can Become a Saint" shatters this misconception, revealing that holiness isn't reserved for spiritual superstars—it'...

Poetry possesses a unique ability to capture moments of national crisis in ways that speak across centuries. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's "The Ship of State" – the stirring final stanza of his 1849 poem "The Building of the Ship"

What happens when an economy that once roared at 3-4% annual growth limps along at just 1.7% for twenty-five years? lets go on a fascinating journey through America's economic past to illuminate our potential future prosperity.Drawing p...

Have you ever stayed silent when something didn't seem right, just to avoid rocking the boat? Our latest Mojo Minute explores this universal tendency through a captivating story about a high school physics class, a covered telescope, and thirty...

What makes successful people think differently? In this powerful episode of Theory to Action, we explore the strategic thinking methods of John Maxwell from his book "How Successful People Think" that can transform how you appro...

|Four years ago, we embarked on a mission to bring the wisdom of great books directly to you in an accessible format. Today, we're celebrating this incredible milestone with a special behind-the-scenes look at our journey.Come cel...

|Donald Trump's second term is rewriting presidential history with a breathtaking sprint of achievements that may signal the dismantling of FDR's nearly century-old New Deal coalition. In just 165 days, Trump has accumulated foreign poli...

|The drumbeat of liberty that began at Lexington and Concord in 1775 would echo for eight long years before America secured its independence. Yet winning the war proved only the first challenge—creating a functioning nation would require...

|America's economic power stands unrivaled in human history. With only 6% of the world's population and land area, the United States generates nearly 30% of global GDP – a concentration of productive capacity that even ancient Rome at it...

|The drums of liberty beat loudly through America's most transformative period—the Civil War and the Reconstruction era that followed. These pivotal years not only ended slavery but fundamentally reimagined what America could become thro...

Tracing the intellectual lineage connecting America's founding fathers to modern conservatism reveals a profound relationship that's often overlooked in contemporary political discourse. This Liberty Minute episode—part of our specia...

Have you ever wondered why American history feels so contentious? As we approach America's 249th birthday, the question of how we understand our past has never been more critical. For too long, we've been caught between competing narratives – o...