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Brad Birzer Unpacks the Republican Virtues of the Declaration of Independence
In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Bradley J. Birzer, Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies and professor of history at Hillsdale College, about his new book, The Declaration of Independence: A Radical Experiment in Liberty. Subscribe to our podcasts Watch this podcast here The Faith and Traditions That Shaped America | Acton Lecture Series Acton Lecture Series The Declaration of Independence: A Radical Experiment in Liberty | Bradley J. Birzer Bradley J. Birzer's Substack If you’d like to support this podcast, you can help by leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you have questions or suggestions for a future episode, you can email us at podcast@acton.org. The tip at the opening of this podcast is informational and educational in nature. It is not offering professional tax, legal, or accounting advice. For specific advice about the effect of any planning concept on your tax or financial situation or with your estate, please consult a qualified professional advisor.
- 2 days ago31 min
Acton's Emerging Leaders Program with Beenish Faitma and Emerson Morris
On this special episode of Acton Line, Julia LaGrand, a member of Acton’s Emerging Leaders Program talks to two of her compatriots, Beenish Faitma and Emerson Morris about the work experience aspect of the program. Subscribe to our podcasts Watch this podcast here Acton On-Demand Emerging Leaders Program If you’d like to support this podcast, you can help by leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you have questions or suggestions for a future episode, you can email us at podcast@acton.org. The tip at the opening of this podcast is informational and educational in nature. It is not offering professional tax, legal, or accounting advice. For specific advice about the effect of any planning concept on your tax or financial situation or with your estate, please consult a qualified professional advisor.
- 1 weeks ago26 min
Julia LaGrand and Dan Hugger Review Acton University 2026
In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Julia LaGrand, an Emerging Leader at the Acton Institute, about the recently concluded Acton University 2026. Subscribe to our podcasts Watch this podcast here Acton On-Demand: Acton University 2026 Acton University Acton On-Demand If you’d like to support this podcast, you can help by leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you have questions or suggestions for a future episode, you can email us at podcast@acton.org. The tip at the opening of this podcast is informational and educational in nature. It is not offering professional tax, legal, or accounting advice. For specific advice about the effect of any planning concept on your tax or financial situation or with your estate, please consult a qualified professional advisor.
- 1 weeks ago30 min
Acton's Emerging Leaders Program with Arthur Montoya and John Sariego
On this special episode of Acton Line, Julia Lagrand, a member of Acton’s Emerging Leaders program talks to two of her compatriots, Arthur Montoya and John Sariego about the educational aspect of their program and their mutual love of seminars. Subscribe to our podcasts Watch this podcast here Acton On-Demand Emerging Leaders Program If you’d like to support this podcast, you can help by leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you have questions or suggestions for a future episode, you can email us at podcast@acton.org. The tip at the opening of this podcast is informational and educational in nature. It is not offering professional tax, legal, or accounting advice. For specific advice about the effect of any planning concept on your tax or financial situation or with your estate, please consult a qualified professional advisor.
- 2 weeks ago55 min
Dan Churchwell on Faith and Work in a Technological Age
In this episode, Dan speaks with Dan Churchwell, Director of Programs and Education at the Acton Institute, about his essay “Not a Machine: Faith, Work, and Human Dignity in a Technological Age,” publishing in Believe! Journal. Subscribe to our podcasts Watch this podcast here Not a Machine: Faith, Work, and Human Dignity in a Technological Age | Dan Churchwell If you’d like to support this podcast, you can help by leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you have questions or suggestions for a future episode, you can email us at podcast@acton.org. The tip at the opening of this podcast is informational and educational in nature. It is not offering professional tax, legal, or accounting advice. For specific advice about the effect of any planning concept on your tax or financial situation or with your estate, please consult a qualified professional advisor.
- 2 weeks ago24 min
Acton's Emerging Leaders Program with Julia LaGrand
On this special episode of Acton Line, Julia LaGrand, a member of Acton’s Emerging Leaders program talks to Dan Hugger and Noah Gould about the program, how she got involved, and what she’s discovered so far. Subscribe to our podcasts Watch this podcast here Acton On-Demand Emerging Leaders Program If you’d like to support this podcast, you can help by leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you have questions or suggestions for a future episode, you can email us at podcast@acton.org. The tip at the opening of this podcast is informational and educational in nature. It is not offering professional tax, legal, or accounting advice. For specific advice about the effect of any planning concept on your tax or financial situation or with your estate, please consult a qualified professional advisor.
- 3 weeks ago44 min
Noah Gould Reports on Community Revival in Fishtown
In this episode, Dan speaks with Noah Gould, Alumni and Student Programs Manager at the Acton Institute, about his recent op-ed “‘New Fish’ and ‘Old Fish’ Revive an Iconic Section of Philly,” published on June 5 in The Wall Street Journal. It’s a reported piece about how the working-class Philadelphia neighborhood of Fishtown has been gentrifying and what that means for the community there. Subscribe to our podcasts Watch this podcast here ‘New Fish’ and ‘Old Fish’ Revive an Iconic Section of Philly If you’d like to support this podcast, you can help by leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you have questions or suggestions for a future episode, you can email us at podcast@acton.org. The tip at the opening of this podcast is informational and educational in nature. It is not offering professional tax, legal, or accounting advice. For specific advice about the effect of any planning concept on your tax or financial situation or with your estate, please consult a qualified professional advisor.
- 3 weeks ago14 min
Acton Rundown | July 2026
This month on the Acton Rundown, Dan and Mark chat about upcoming Acton events, new video content, and Battlestar Galactica. Subscribe to our podcasts Watch this podcast here Why Postliberalism Failed | James M. Patterson & Thomas D. Howes The Christian Roots of American Liberty | Dylan Pahman & John C. Pinheiro Essays: Have We Been Spiritual but Not Religious Forever? | J.C. Scharl Winston Churchill, American Patriot | Michael Lucchese The Personal God of George Washington | John Pinheiro Video Content: Dave Hebert Explains the Economic Consequences of the Iran War Ismael Hernandez Is Rethinking Charity Dylan Pahman and John Pinheiro Are Exploring the Christian Roots of American Liberty James Patterson Explains Why Postliberalism Failed Believe! | Acton University 2026 Plenary with Doug DeVos Thomas Dias Compares Dorothy Day’s and Zohran Mamdani’s Approaches to Fighting Poverty Acton University 2026 Acton On-Demand Upcoming Events: The Faith and Traditions That Shaped America: Protestantism, the Classical World, and English Common Law: July 23, 2026 Acton Experience Brasil: August 7–8, 2026 Acton’s 36th Annual Dinner: November 10, 2026 If you’d like to support this podcast, you can help by leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you have questions or suggestions for a future episode, you can email us at podcast@acton.org. The tip at the opening of this podcast is informational and educational in nature. It is not offering professional tax, legal, or accounting advice. For specific advice about the effect of any planning concept on your tax or financial situation or with your estate, please consult a qualified professional advisor.
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