<![CDATA[Conserv Yourself]]>dcc3f1ad-bf8a-57ec-a8a9-ae48771b7e91Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:30:04 +0000Captivate.fmTrey Gourleyhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/029e886b-86a0-4778-b4a9-951a95f0f7be/bly5bwh4fsuozxrjrplpufrnld3d.jpgConserv YourselfTrey GourleyTrey GourleyThis program is a summary of current events from a Conservative perspective. We are here not to create an alternative to the Leftist beliefs that are sweeping this country and the world, but to discuss our long-standing conservative principles and how we can apply those principles to the heart of a story or an event. I want to help you, as a conservative, to think deeper about what is happening around us, as well as let you know that you are not alone in your conservative beliefs.https://podcast.conservyourself.comfalseepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/conserv-yourself/nopodcastChoose Your Groups WiselyChoose Your Groups WiselyIn light of the indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center, today's conservative principle is that when we engage and participate with organizations and groups, we don't just take those groups at face value. We closely investigate if that group is advocating for God-given rights, protects against those first principles that our founding fathers believed in (and conservatives since then), and is willing to stand up with courage for freedom and liberty.

]]>In light of the indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center, today's conservative principle is that when we engage and participate with organizations and groups, we don't just take those groups at face value. We closely investigate if that group is advocating for God-given rights, protects against those first principles that our founding fathers believed in (and conservatives since then), and is willing to stand up with courage for freedom and liberty.

]]>ccbce4c9-0834-4d04-a750-d16a839adc1cThu, 23 Apr 2026 06:30:00 -040029:00falsefull3553The Federalist Papers No. 10 in Modern EnglishThe Federalist Papers No. 10 in Modern EnglishWe continue our look into The Federalist Papers No. 10, written by James Madison in 1787. We approach the intimidating language and vocabulary by using a modern AI tool to translate this essay into modern English. We are reading through this essay because today's conservative principle is that we elevate the Founding Fathers' vision of a republican government over that of what some might call a "pure democracy".

]]>We continue our look into The Federalist Papers No. 10, written by James Madison in 1787. We approach the intimidating language and vocabulary by using a modern AI tool to translate this essay into modern English. We are reading through this essay because today's conservative principle is that we elevate the Founding Fathers' vision of a republican government over that of what some might call a "pure democracy".

]]>bae02ba6-6cda-4847-b08f-1b68249d4a89Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -040044:15falsefull3443Republican Government Over Pure DemocracyRepublican Government Over Pure DemocracyToday's conservative principle harken back to the founding of our country. As conservatives, we elevate the Founding Fathers' vision of a republican government over that of what some might call a "pure democracy".

]]>Today's conservative principle harken back to the founding of our country. As conservatives, we elevate the Founding Fathers' vision of a republican government over that of what some might call a "pure democracy".

]]>705a3466-9f66-465a-afc4-8f71e39cc95dThu, 02 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -040021:17falsefull3333Free Enterprise Fosters Peace and HarmonyFree Enterprise Fosters Peace and HarmonyToday's conservative principle is that private ownership, free markets, and a capitalistic economic system are the best that the world has ever seen. We hear from Milton Friedman, and we identify the win-win mindset of a capitalist system.

]]>Today's conservative principle is that private ownership, free markets, and a capitalistic economic system are the best that the world has ever seen. We hear from Milton Friedman, and we identify the win-win mindset of a capitalist system.

]]>756ae938-8c24-4ef4-9786-2f526a376446Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:50:00 -040015:19falsefull3223We're back! What did I miss?We're back! What did I miss?It has been over 4 years since our last episode. Almost feels like a lifetime ago. We review what has happened in the last 4 years and set the stage for a new season of Conserv Yourself!

]]>It has been over 4 years since our last episode. Almost feels like a lifetime ago. We review what has happened in the last 4 years and set the stage for a new season of Conserv Yourself!

]]>191b9a46-afca-4f51-8263-58d0b9e19fa0Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -040018:42falsefull3113Conservatism is Inside EveryoneConservatism is Inside EveryoneToday's conservative principle might be something that progressives will fight us tooth and nail on, but I believe it is true. Today's conservative principle is that everyone, every human being, has either expressed, lived out, or at least subconscious conservative values. We take a look at and responding to a NYT opinion video titled "Liberal Hypocrisy is Fueling American Inequality. Here’s How."

]]>Today's conservative principle might be something that progressives will fight us tooth and nail on, but I believe it is true. Today's conservative principle is that everyone, every human being, has either expressed, lived out, or at least subconscious conservative values. We take a look at and responding to a NYT opinion video titled "Liberal Hypocrisy is Fueling American Inequality. Here’s How."

]]>Buzzsprout-9525701Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -040037:42falsefull218182Guardians of LibertyGuardians of LibertyToday's conservative principle is that we understand that the freedoms of our country are not safe without the guard of those who understand that liberty is but a short breath away from tyranny. It is the citizens of this nation, steeped in the rich history, good and bad, that are the guardians of liberty, and we know that the guard's watch never ends to keep the rot of tyranny at bay.

]]>Today's conservative principle is that we understand that the freedoms of our country are not safe without the guard of those who understand that liberty is but a short breath away from tyranny. It is the citizens of this nation, steeped in the rich history, good and bad, that are the guardians of liberty, and we know that the guard's watch never ends to keep the rot of tyranny at bay.

]]>Buzzsprout-9494624Thu, 04 Nov 2021 21:00:00 -040058:03falsefull217172Columbo TacticColumbo TacticToday's conservative principle is we can expose the faulty beliefs of others not by statements from our side, but by asking good questions and allowing them to almost refute themselves. We take a look at the "Columbo Tactic" from Greg Koukl's book Tactics.

]]>Today's conservative principle is we can expose the faulty beliefs of others not by statements from our side, but by asking good questions and allowing them to almost refute themselves. We take a look at the "Columbo Tactic" from Greg Koukl's book Tactics.

]]>Buzzsprout-9446653Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -040029:34falsefull216162Sexual EthicSexual EthicToday's conservative principle is we will hold to the traditional, Judeo-Christian idea of sexual ethic. Father's getting arrested, cancel culture, leftist are anti-everything. Books can't be cancelled.

]]>Today's conservative principle is we will hold to the traditional, Judeo-Christian idea of sexual ethic. Father's getting arrested, cancel culture, leftist are anti-everything. Books can't be cancelled.

]]>Buzzsprout-9372039Thu, 14 Oct 2021 22:00:00 -040055:28falsefull215152Facebook WhistleblowerFacebook WhistleblowerWe discuss Facebook today. Today's conservative principle is we value the personal freedom that liberty affords, but we will cautiously investigate the benefits and concerns of the important influences in our lives. While we live as individuals, we also are highly impacted by people and things that are outside of each of us.

]]>We discuss Facebook today. Today's conservative principle is we value the personal freedom that liberty affords, but we will cautiously investigate the benefits and concerns of the important influences in our lives. While we live as individuals, we also are highly impacted by people and things that are outside of each of us.

]]>Buzzsprout-9325536Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -040042:50falsefull214142Well Regulated MilitiaWell Regulated MilitiaToday's conservative principle is we will consider hard the ramifications of the 2nd Amendment not only as to the firearms available to the people but also to the true reason for the amendment - a well regulated militia.

]]>Today's conservative principle is we will consider hard the ramifications of the 2nd Amendment not only as to the firearms available to the people but also to the true reason for the amendment - a well regulated militia.

]]>Buzzsprout-9284442Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -040039:55falsefull213132Racist News CoverageRacist News CoverageToday's conservative principle is we will take a historical approach to the effects in America due to slavery, Jim Crow south, and other racism observed in history, but we don't buy into the racialization of every current issue as would be defined through critical race theory, intersectionality, or identity politics.

]]>Today's conservative principle is we will take a historical approach to the effects in America due to slavery, Jim Crow south, and other racism observed in history, but we don't buy into the racialization of every current issue as would be defined through critical race theory, intersectionality, or identity politics.

]]>Buzzsprout-9248990Thu, 23 Sep 2021 15:00:00 -040055:18falsefull212122In the NewsIn the NewsAOC. Treason. California Recall. Norm Macdonald. Today's conservative principle is we will keep up with the times keeping track of news-worthy events happening around us, but we go further to think deeper on the meanings of these stories.

]]>AOC. Treason. California Recall. Norm Macdonald. Today's conservative principle is we will keep up with the times keeping track of news-worthy events happening around us, but we go further to think deeper on the meanings of these stories.

]]>Buzzsprout-9204744Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -040037:42falsefull211112Texas Heartbeat LawTexas Heartbeat LawWith the Supreme Court declining to stop the Texas Heartbeat Law, abortions are effectively banned in the state of Texas after 6 weeks of pregnancy. Today's conservative principle is that we uphold the sanctity of human life.

]]>With the Supreme Court declining to stop the Texas Heartbeat Law, abortions are effectively banned in the state of Texas after 6 weeks of pregnancy. Today's conservative principle is that we uphold the sanctity of human life.

]]>Buzzsprout-9163780Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -040041:03falsefull210102Western CivilizationWestern CivilizationToday's conservative principle is we feel that western civilization has produced the principles that have produced the richest, most free, and greatest source of individual liberty.

]]>Today's conservative principle is we feel that western civilization has produced the principles that have produced the richest, most free, and greatest source of individual liberty.

]]>Buzzsprout-9126346Thu, 02 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -040039:13falsefull2992Valuing HistoryValuing HistoryToday's conservative principle is that we take interest in the past, especially America's past, as we discover insights, warnings, mistakes, and successes in our history as valuable facts that can feed into the current and future decisions.

]]>Today's conservative principle is that we take interest in the past, especially America's past, as we discover insights, warnings, mistakes, and successes in our history as valuable facts that can feed into the current and future decisions.

]]>Buzzsprout-9089082Thu, 26 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -040048:21falsefull2882Afghanistan SituationAfghanistan SituationToday's conservative principle is we stand against, and even raise up arms against, evil as it presents itself in this world. Like a recurrence of cancer, the Taliban have taken quick and deadly action to take over Afghanistan on President Biden's decision to pull all American troops and personnel. Former Vice President Mike Pence calls this, "a foreign-policy humiliation unlike anything our country has endured since the Iran hostage crisis."

]]>Today's conservative principle is we stand against, and even raise up arms against, evil as it presents itself in this world. Like a recurrence of cancer, the Taliban have taken quick and deadly action to take over Afghanistan on President Biden's decision to pull all American troops and personnel. Former Vice President Mike Pence calls this, "a foreign-policy humiliation unlike anything our country has endured since the Iran hostage crisis."

]]>Buzzsprout-9052403Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -040001:06:22falsefull2772Conservative Sexual EthicConservative Sexual EthicToday's conservative principle is that there is a narrow sexual ethic principle that is held by the majority of conservatives. It is really rooted in the Judeo-Christian principles that make up much of the core values of the conservative world view. Sex is reserved to one man, one woman joined together in a lifelong, honoring, monogamous marriage. Marriage first, sex after, honoring each other until death do you part.

]]>Today's conservative principle is that there is a narrow sexual ethic principle that is held by the majority of conservatives. It is really rooted in the Judeo-Christian principles that make up much of the core values of the conservative world view. Sex is reserved to one man, one woman joined together in a lifelong, honoring, monogamous marriage. Marriage first, sex after, honoring each other until death do you part.

]]>Buzzsprout-8983671Fri, 06 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -040052:16falsefull2662Regulation to TyrannyRegulation to TyrannyToday's conservative principle is in the wake of regulation, we opt to keep government out as much as possible. As government control grows, the risk also grows for that government to become tyrannical (and some may say inevitable outcome left unchecked.)

]]>Today's conservative principle is in the wake of regulation, we opt to keep government out as much as possible. As government control grows, the risk also grows for that government to become tyrannical (and some may say inevitable outcome left unchecked.)

]]>Buzzsprout-8935197Wed, 28 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -040036:53falsefull2552Walk the WalkWalk the WalkToday's conservative principle is we will walk the walk and talk the talk. But we wont be satisfied by surface level knowledge. We will study, being life-long learners, the topics that really matter. We will discuss and have conversations open to new ideas. BUT we will fortify those living principles that we live out life. It is going to take more than a shallow argument to knock us off our platform.

]]>Today's conservative principle is we will walk the walk and talk the talk. But we wont be satisfied by surface level knowledge. We will study, being life-long learners, the topics that really matter. We will discuss and have conversations open to new ideas. BUT we will fortify those living principles that we live out life. It is going to take more than a shallow argument to knock us off our platform.

]]>Buzzsprout-8877087Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -040023:08falsefull2442Parental RightsParental RightsToday's conservative principle is we are going to know what we believe and have arguments based in logic, history, and rationality. But more than that we will teach our children those arguments (and the counterarguments) as well.

"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6


]]>Today's conservative principle is we are going to know what we believe and have arguments based in logic, history, and rationality. But more than that we will teach our children those arguments (and the counterarguments) as well.

"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6


]]>Buzzsprout-8835125Thu, 08 Jul 2021 22:00:00 -040041:57falsefull2332Freedom of Speech Showcase: NC Lt Gov Mark RobinsonFreedom of Speech Showcase: NC Lt Gov Mark RobinsonToday's conservative principle is that we are for the freedom of speech. Especially the freedom to speak out on issues we see around us. A great example of freedom of speech from a conservative voice comes from North Carolina Lt Gov Mark Robinson.

]]>Today's conservative principle is that we are for the freedom of speech. Especially the freedom to speak out on issues we see around us. A great example of freedom of speech from a conservative voice comes from North Carolina Lt Gov Mark Robinson.

]]>Buzzsprout-8760439Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -040035:39falsefull2222What do you mean by freedom?What do you mean by freedom?Today's conservative principle is that we are going to fight for our personal freedom. What is freedom? Why is it important? Are there things that disguises themselves as aspects of "freedom" when in fact they are not?

]]>Today's conservative principle is that we are going to fight for our personal freedom. What is freedom? Why is it important? Are there things that disguises themselves as aspects of "freedom" when in fact they are not?

]]>Buzzsprout-8754653Thu, 24 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -040026:05falsefull2112Biden's Catholic ValuesBiden's Catholic ValuesToday we look at the conversations that are happening around Biden's Catholic faith and we also compare to those criticisms thrown at Amy Coney Barrett's Catholic faith. Are we talking about the separation of church and state or are we talking about legislating morality that goes beyond religion?

]]>Today we look at the conversations that are happening around Biden's Catholic faith and we also compare to those criticisms thrown at Amy Coney Barrett's Catholic faith. Are we talking about the separation of church and state or are we talking about legislating morality that goes beyond religion?

]]>Buzzsprout-7623232Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -040001:08:57falsefull140401Even More Biden Executive ActionsEven More Biden Executive ActionsPrivate prisons, anti-Asian discrimination, climate change, scientific integrity, and abortion are all on the table in the latest round of President Biden executive actions. Congrats to Biden for setting the record for most executive orders in the first week of any presidency!

]]>Private prisons, anti-Asian discrimination, climate change, scientific integrity, and abortion are all on the table in the latest round of President Biden executive actions. Congrats to Biden for setting the record for most executive orders in the first week of any presidency!

]]>Buzzsprout-7551283Fri, 29 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -040048:33falsefull139391More Biden Executive ActionsMore Biden Executive ActionsBiden angers union workers as well as Canada's Trudeau with Keystone XL pipeline halt, more COVID-19 actions, LGBTQ protections, and we are only halfway there!

]]>Biden angers union workers as well as Canada's Trudeau with Keystone XL pipeline halt, more COVID-19 actions, LGBTQ protections, and we are only halfway there!

]]>Buzzsprout-7486672Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -040050:28falsefull138381President Biden's Executive ActionsPresident Biden's Executive ActionsWe have seen 27 executive actions in the first two days of President Joe Biden's administration. They are promising that by the end of January there will be 53 in total. What can we find in these orders and what can we look forward to?

]]>We have seen 27 executive actions in the first two days of President Joe Biden's administration. They are promising that by the end of January there will be 53 in total. What can we find in these orders and what can we look forward to?

]]>Buzzsprout-7423738Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -040032:04falsefull137371News for January 18, 2021News for January 18, 2021Trump pardons, Lil Wayne, Harris resigns, Cuomo tries to jump vaccine line, My Pillow guy gets served.

]]>Trump pardons, Lil Wayne, Harris resigns, Cuomo tries to jump vaccine line, My Pillow guy gets served.

]]>Buzzsprout-7365001Tue, 19 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -040047:12falsefull136361Online PrivacyOnline PrivacyWith the unprecedented actions by social media websites toward their users in the last week, we explore the massive world and conversation revolving around a person's digital privacy and how personal data is being extracted and profited on by Big Tech.

]]>With the unprecedented actions by social media websites toward their users in the last week, we explore the massive world and conversation revolving around a person's digital privacy and how personal data is being extracted and profited on by Big Tech.

]]>Buzzsprout-7301950Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -040049:41falsefull135351Big Tech CensorshipBig Tech CensorshipWith the coordinated de-platforming of US President Donald Trump from Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms, what is the future of free speech online?

]]>With the coordinated de-platforming of US President Donald Trump from Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms, what is the future of free speech online?

]]>Buzzsprout-7249564Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -040001:17:57falsefull134341Tragedy at the Capital BuildingTragedy at the Capital BuildingWhat a sad day to hear of violence again in the streets. Protesters marching in Washington DC for a Trump rally were angered and riled up over Trump's loss in the election. As tensions rose to a boiling point some protesters took it upon themselves to break windows of the Capitol building and trespass while Congress was in session. Images of capitol police, guns drawn, protecting senators behind closed doors, are now seared into our memories.

]]>What a sad day to hear of violence again in the streets. Protesters marching in Washington DC for a Trump rally were angered and riled up over Trump's loss in the election. As tensions rose to a boiling point some protesters took it upon themselves to break windows of the Capitol building and trespass while Congress was in session. Images of capitol police, guns drawn, protecting senators behind closed doors, are now seared into our memories.

]]>Buzzsprout-7186804Fri, 08 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -040012:09falsefull133331Georgia Runoff ElectionGeorgia Runoff ElectionAs Georgia goes into its runoff election today for their two Senate positions, the rest of the nation (and world) is watching. Who are these candidates and what could the next two years look like for American politics?

]]>As Georgia goes into its runoff election today for their two Senate positions, the rest of the nation (and world) is watching. Who are these candidates and what could the next two years look like for American politics?

]]>Buzzsprout-7143088Tue, 05 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -040001:01:35falsefull132321Ban This Not ThatBan This Not ThatWith Oregon voters decriminalizing drug possession, we take a look at a conservative principle that can we apply to drug policies along with other policies that voters and politicians try to ban or not ban.

]]>With Oregon voters decriminalizing drug possession, we take a look at a conservative principle that can we apply to drug policies along with other policies that voters and politicians try to ban or not ban.

]]>Buzzsprout-7042402Tue, 29 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -040040:50falsefull131311Merry ChristmasMerry ChristmasMerry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

]]>Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

]]>Buzzsprout-7004611Fri, 25 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -040005:31falsefullNews for December 21, 2020News for December 21, 2020We discuss four stories from this week. Russia malware. Russia assassination attempt. COVID-19 in Alberta. Mom refuses to tell her son Trump won... for 4 years.

]]>We discuss four stories from this week. Russia malware. Russia assassination attempt. COVID-19 in Alberta. Mom refuses to tell her son Trump won... for 4 years.

]]>Buzzsprout-6960632Tue, 22 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -040043:05falsefull129291Consuming the NewsConsuming the NewsToday's conservative principle is that we will read a wide variety of news sources so that we can stay in the know of what is happening in the world we are a part of.

]]>Today's conservative principle is that we will read a wide variety of news sources so that we can stay in the know of what is happening in the world we are a part of.

]]>Buzzsprout-6904925Fri, 18 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -040032:40falsefull128281Anti-ScienceAnti-ScienceThe left loves to call conservatives anti-science when a differing opinion is presented. Today's conservative principle is that we allow all voices to be heard in the realm of scientific exploration and we allow people to make their own decisions based on the evidence that they see.

]]>The left loves to call conservatives anti-science when a differing opinion is presented. Today's conservative principle is that we allow all voices to be heard in the realm of scientific exploration and we allow people to make their own decisions based on the evidence that they see.

]]>Buzzsprout-6850873Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -040048:00falsefull127271Analyzing Popular PersonalitiesAnalyzing Popular PersonalitiesThere are so many conservative personalities out there. Today's conservative principle is that we seek out intellectuals and consume information with the goals of understanding, analyzing, and coming to our own conclusions with what we hear or see.

]]>There are so many conservative personalities out there. Today's conservative principle is that we seek out intellectuals and consume information with the goals of understanding, analyzing, and coming to our own conclusions with what we hear or see.

]]>Buzzsprout-6796723Fri, 11 Dec 2020 01:00:00 -040001:09:13falsefull126261God Made A FarmerGod Made A FarmerWe head back to the principles of traditionalist conservatism, and today's conservative principle is that we value the countryside and believe the values of rural life are highly prized (sometimes even being romanticized as in pastoral poetry).

]]>We head back to the principles of traditionalist conservatism, and today's conservative principle is that we value the countryside and believe the values of rural life are highly prized (sometimes even being romanticized as in pastoral poetry).

]]>Buzzsprout-6744421Tue, 08 Dec 2020 01:00:00 -040029:11falsefull125251Natural LawNatural LawToday's conservative principle is that we believe that there is a natural law over us as humans and as a society that speaks to our morality and our rights.

]]>Today's conservative principle is that we believe that there is a natural law over us as humans and as a society that speaks to our morality and our rights.

]]>Buzzsprout-6689477Fri, 04 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -040030:04falsefull124241Russell Kirk's Ten Conservative PrinciplesRussell Kirk's Ten Conservative PrinciplesRussell Kirk (1918 - 1994) is regarded as a leading conservative thinker of the 20th century. Today we review his article Ten Conservative Principles as found on the Russell Kirk Center's website at https://kirkcenter.org/conservatism/ten-conservative-principles

]]>Russell Kirk (1918 - 1994) is regarded as a leading conservative thinker of the 20th century. Today we review his article Ten Conservative Principles as found on the Russell Kirk Center's website at https://kirkcenter.org/conservatism/ten-conservative-principles

]]>Buzzsprout-6628303Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -040040:11falsefull123231Giving ThanksGiving ThanksWith the hardships of 2020, is there reason to be thankful? We look back at the origins of the Thanksgiving tradition and realize that this holiday we celebrate every year was born out of hardship.

]]>With the hardships of 2020, is there reason to be thankful? We look back at the origins of the Thanksgiving tradition and realize that this holiday we celebrate every year was born out of hardship.

]]>Buzzsprout-6573109Fri, 27 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -040022:48falsefull122221UnityUnityThe U.S. General Services Administration chief, Emily Murphy, has informed President-elect Joe Biden that the agency has formally ascertained him as the apparent winner of the 2020 presidential election and would move ahead with transition proceedings. Joe Biden, in a November 7 speech, has called on unity, stop the rhetoric, lower the temperature, and call for the healing of the divide of the country. We look at the last 4 years and review just how the Democrats and progressive leftists have been the instigator of much of this rhetoric.

]]>The U.S. General Services Administration chief, Emily Murphy, has informed President-elect Joe Biden that the agency has formally ascertained him as the apparent winner of the 2020 presidential election and would move ahead with transition proceedings. Joe Biden, in a November 7 speech, has called on unity, stop the rhetoric, lower the temperature, and call for the healing of the divide of the country. We look at the last 4 years and review just how the Democrats and progressive leftists have been the instigator of much of this rhetoric.

]]>Buzzsprout-6524023Tue, 24 Nov 2020 01:00:00 -040046:45falsefull121211Conservative Principle Recap #2Conservative Principle Recap #2We look back over the conservative principles we discussed from episodes 10 through 19.

]]>We look back over the conservative principles we discussed from episodes 10 through 19.

]]>Buzzsprout-6465682Fri, 20 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -040014:23falsefull120201Identity PoliticsIdentity PoliticsIdentity politics has become an important aspect of today's political sphere. How should we as conservatives understand this dynamic and respond?

]]>Identity politics has become an important aspect of today's political sphere. How should we as conservatives understand this dynamic and respond?

]]>Buzzsprout-6409792Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -040032:11falsefull119191Right to Bear ArmsRight to Bear ArmsIn the first of several episodes covering the Joe Biden campaign policy website, we take a look at the "Gun Safety" policies that Joe Biden is promoting. What is our conservative response?

]]>In the first of several episodes covering the Joe Biden campaign policy website, we take a look at the "Gun Safety" policies that Joe Biden is promoting. What is our conservative response?

]]>Buzzsprout-6352240Fri, 13 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -040042:05falsefull118181Respond, Don't ReactRespond, Don't ReactIt would probably be an understatement to say that some are angry at the results of the election. Joe Biden wasn't your candidate. He won. Losing sucks. How can we respond and not allow anger and bitterness to take root?

]]>It would probably be an understatement to say that some are angry at the results of the election. Joe Biden wasn't your candidate. He won. Losing sucks. How can we respond and not allow anger and bitterness to take root?

]]>Buzzsprout-6299809Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -040009:51falsefull117171From John Adams, 11 October 1798From John Adams, 11 October 1798A letter from John Adams to Massachusetts Militia, 11 October 1798.

]]>A letter from John Adams to Massachusetts Militia, 11 October 1798.

]]>Buzzsprout-6244690Fri, 06 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -040004:56falsefull116161Go VoteGo VoteTomorrow, November 3, is the 2020 General Election. National, state, and local candidates are running for more offices than anyone can be informed on. How can you make a decision when not having all the information you want?

]]>Tomorrow, November 3, is the 2020 General Election. National, state, and local candidates are running for more offices than anyone can be informed on. How can you make a decision when not having all the information you want?

]]>Buzzsprout-6182920Mon, 02 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -040010:01falsefull115151Protecting Unborn LifeProtecting Unborn LifeWith days from the 2020 presidential election, how do the national platforms for Republicans and Democrats reflect their position on the sanctity of human life?

]]>With days from the 2020 presidential election, how do the national platforms for Republicans and Democrats reflect their position on the sanctity of human life?

]]>Buzzsprout-6136051Fri, 30 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -040032:28falsefull114141Voting CountsVoting CountsWith one week away, many social media websites are pushing hard to get out the vote. We look at the history of our voting system as well as explore why social media platforms are making this such a big deal.

]]>With one week away, many social media websites are pushing hard to get out the vote. We look at the history of our voting system as well as explore why social media platforms are making this such a big deal.

]]>Buzzsprout-6080185Tue, 27 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -040025:24falsefull113131Celebrity PoliticianCelebrity PoliticianAs the new frontier of internet celebrity provides new avenues of fame each day, a new path has been forged with the rise of the internet celebrity politician.

]]>As the new frontier of internet celebrity provides new avenues of fame each day, a new path has been forged with the rise of the internet celebrity politician.

]]>Buzzsprout-6023284Fri, 23 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -040029:22falsefull112121Freedom of Speech OnlineFreedom of Speech OnlineAs Twitter and Facebook have put mechanisms in place to stop certain news articles from being shared, the fight for online freedom of speech has escalated.

]]>As Twitter and Facebook have put mechanisms in place to stop certain news articles from being shared, the fight for online freedom of speech has escalated.

]]>Buzzsprout-5978935Tue, 20 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -040029:12falsefull111111Live Boldly to a Watching WorldLive Boldly to a Watching WorldAs the confirmation hearing for Judge Amy Coney Barrett is underway, we see the example of a conservative principled life lived well.

]]>As the confirmation hearing for Judge Amy Coney Barrett is underway, we see the example of a conservative principled life lived well.

]]>Buzzsprout-5918599Fri, 16 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -040025:45falsefull110101Conservative Principle Recap #1Conservative Principle Recap #1We review the conservative principles that we have discussed over the first 8 episodes of the Conserv Yourself podcast.

]]>We review the conservative principles that we have discussed over the first 8 episodes of the Conserv Yourself podcast.

]]>Buzzsprout-5866459Tue, 13 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -040018:56falsefullLet's Be HonestLet's Be HonestWe take a trip through the one-and-only 2020 Vice Presidential Debate and find the honesty lacking when it comes to the personal attacks against President Trump from Biden's VP candidate, Kamala Harris.

]]>We take a trip through the one-and-only 2020 Vice Presidential Debate and find the honesty lacking when it comes to the personal attacks against President Trump from Biden's VP candidate, Kamala Harris.

]]>Buzzsprout-5812534Fri, 09 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -040037:59falsefull1881COVID-19COVID-19The COVID-19 pandemic will be studied for decades to come. But as we fight our way through it, we can apply some conservative principles that will allow us to fight this battle well.

]]>The COVID-19 pandemic will be studied for decades to come. But as we fight our way through it, we can apply some conservative principles that will allow us to fight this battle well.

]]>Buzzsprout-5764672Tue, 06 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -040028:08falsefull1771Presidential Debates (and ACB follow-up)Presidential Debates (and ACB follow-up)We summarize the first 2020 Presidental Debate and the craziness of the showdown between Trump and Biden. Also, we have a follow-up and new attack on the character of Supreme Court justice nominee Amy Coney Barrett.

]]>We summarize the first 2020 Presidental Debate and the craziness of the showdown between Trump and Biden. Also, we have a follow-up and new attack on the character of Supreme Court justice nominee Amy Coney Barrett.

]]>Buzzsprout-5707738Fri, 02 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -040024:24falsefullAmy Coney BarrettAmy Coney BarrettPresident Trump officially nominated Amy Coney Barrett to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court left by the late justice Ruth Bater Ginsburg. Even before this announcement was official, the ad hominem attacks against Barrett can be traced back to 2017. We will cover those and more in this podcast.

]]>President Trump officially nominated Amy Coney Barrett to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court left by the late justice Ruth Bater Ginsburg. Even before this announcement was official, the ad hominem attacks against Barrett can be traced back to 2017. We will cover those and more in this podcast.

]]>Buzzsprout-5649292Tue, 29 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -040027:28falsefull1551Conservative ToleranceConservative ToleranceTolerance has been twisted in the progressive worldview, but the conservative definition of tolerance means that you have a conviction and foundation that allows for the existence of other beliefs. We accept the existence of differing worldviews (as long as those worldviews don't directly impact our lives.) Tolerance means we will strive to converse with those who have differing convictions with civility and kindness.

]]>Tolerance has been twisted in the progressive worldview, but the conservative definition of tolerance means that you have a conviction and foundation that allows for the existence of other beliefs. We accept the existence of differing worldviews (as long as those worldviews don't directly impact our lives.) Tolerance means we will strive to converse with those who have differing convictions with civility and kindness.

]]>Buzzsprout-5594638Fri, 25 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -040017:15falsefull1441Originalist Supreme Court JusticesOriginalist Supreme Court JusticesWith the passing of Justice Ruth Bater Ginsburg and only a little more than a month before the general election, a new 2020 battleground has formed on the confirmation of a new justice to the Supreme Court.

]]>With the passing of Justice Ruth Bater Ginsburg and only a little more than a month before the general election, a new 2020 battleground has formed on the confirmation of a new justice to the Supreme Court.

]]>Buzzsprout-5550625Tue, 22 Sep 2020 08:00:00 -040013:58falsefull1331Crisis of SuicideCrisis of SuicideIn this episode we will explore the taboo topic of suicide in our country. COVID-19 has exacerbated this crisis. What is the conservative response?

]]>In this episode we will explore the taboo topic of suicide in our country. COVID-19 has exacerbated this crisis. What is the conservative response?

]]>Buzzsprout-5492965Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -040018:56falsefull1221Conserv Yourself IntroductionConserv Yourself IntroductionThe first episode of the Conserv Yourself podcast. Explaining the podcast format and what to expect in future episodes.

]]>The first episode of the Conserv Yourself podcast. Explaining the podcast format and what to expect in future episodes.

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