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Navigating the Maze: From St. Anthony's Wisdom to George Carlin's Wit in Modern Politics Season 5, Episode 3

January 23, 2024 Rob Kaiser Episode 3
All Around Growth
Navigating the Maze: From St. Anthony's Wisdom to George Carlin's Wit in Modern Politics Season 5, Episode 3
Show Notes

Join me on today's podcast as we delve into insightful quotes from St. Anthony the Great and the witty George Carlin.  We navigate through diverse topics such as politics, local communities, and the impact of social media, with a special focus on the notorious "Communist China owned and operated Tik Tok."  In the midst of a community dispute about Trump and Biden, we raise thought-provoking questions:  

  • What do we truly understand? 
  • What remains unclear to us? 
  • Are we open to admitting our lack of understanding? 
  • Does any of this chaos hold significance, and why? 

We explore the willingness to acknowledge when we're wrong and unravel a simple photo that encapsulates my "hot take" on Western/American politics in the 20th and 21st centuries.  This photo sparks a quote and a clip from the iconic George Carlin.

The conversation extends to addressing questions, comments, and topics from Kyriaki via Patreon, leading us to unpack the profound quote by St. Anthony the Great: “Which is older — the mind or the book?  And which is the source of the other?  So, to the man whose mind is sound, there is no need for books to attain wisdom.” 

Tune in to discover my political compass, anchored in God and a life inspired by the teachings of Christ. The exploration becomes clearer as we delve into the life story of St. Anthony the Great and connect it to the landscape of modern American politics.  

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Discussion Links:

Anthony the Great - OrthodoxWiki

Venerable and God-bearing Father Anthony the Great

A Daily Calendar of Saints: A Synaxarion for Today's North American Church

“When you're born into this world, you're given a ticket to the freak show. If you're born in America you get a front row seat.” ― George Carlin

Politicians, Monopoly Man, & Screaming Chimps - photo

George Carlin - It's A BIG Club & You Ain't In It!

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