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On this episode of Dare to Think, host Kerry Baldwin delves into the complex history of the Libertarian Party's stance on abortion rights. In her exploration, Kerry highlights key shifts in the party's platform over the decades, shedding light on the diverse perspectives within the Libertarian Party.

As she navigates through the party's evolving positions on abortion, Kerry addresses the recent removal of the abortion plank from the platform, which has sparked debates among delegates who hold varying views on abortion.

With a focus on the nuances of the party's stance and the implications for both pro choice and pro life libertarians, this episode offers an in-depth analysis of a contentious issue within the Libertarian Party.

Join Kerry as she discusses the ongoing philosophical debate and its potential impact on the future of Libertarianism.

00:00 Introduction and history of the abortion plank

06:44 Historical LP stance on abortion shows division.

09:47 Delegate supports removing abortion plank.

11:02 Dallas Accord: Libertarian Party for all libertarians.

14:30 Silence on abortion: Threat to women's rights?

18:43 Authoritarian policies infringe on reproductive rights.

23:02 Libertarian platform silent on abortion for consistency.

24:58 Podcast promoting critical thinking and membership benefits.

| SUMMARY - Nancy Pearcey Explains The Toxic War on Masculinity |

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In this episode of Dare to Think, Kerry Baldwin interviews Professor Nancy Pearcey about her book, The Toxic War on Masculinity. This book is not intended to take sides in cultural-religious debate between Complementarianism and Egalitarianism.

Instead, Pearcey examines a socio-historical perspective of the phenomenon known as "toxic masculinity" and whether Christianity or secularism is responsible for it. Pearcey finds a number of surprising examples throughout history, and also today from prominent sociological and psychological marriage researchers. Pearcey's book is more of an academic apologetic written for educated layman, instead of a popular piece.

Join me, Kerry Baldwin, with Nancy Pearcey, as we Dare to Think about the Toxic War on Masculinity

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| MAIN POINTS OF DISCUSSION |

00:00 Introduction

01:20 What is the main problem the book is trying to solve?

04:47 What has been the cause for controversy surrounding the book?

09:01 The "Good" man versus "Real" man scripts

12:13 The "Andrew Tate" phenomenon of masculinity & classical Christian schools

14:09 How Christian men are absorbing the secular ("real man") script

15:02 Research for Christian men splits into two different groups: devout versus nominal

17:22 Brad Wilcox on Christian marriages

19:57 Nominal Christian men marriage and divorce stats

21:47 Percentage of nominal to devout Christian men is 50/50

23:24 Fatherless boyhood: a problem of no-fault divorce or Industrialization?

25:23 How did we lose involved fathers?

27:50 Is there a way to flex the workplace so fathers are no longer absent from the family?

29:02 The impact of fatherlessness hits boys harder than girls

30:24 The impact of father substitutes

31:44 How the 1950s model of the household cant possibly be the Biblical ideal

33:28 Closing

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Welcome to Dare to Think, where we challenge & and rethinking prevailing paradigms. In today's episode, we delve into the relaunch of the Liberty Seminar, a course designed by Kerry Baldwin to cultivate the invaluable skill of thinking well using the Socratic method. Our guests, Mike Leavitt, Jacob, and Kerry Baldwin, engage in thought-provoking discussions on the significance of critically thinking and challenging existing beliefs. We'll explore how the Socratic method can be applied in diverse areas of life, from theology and education to personal growth and professional development. Join us as we learn about the power of asking the right questions and embracing the freedom of thinking well.

00:00 Introduction

01:06 What is the Liberty Seminar and what is it trying to accomplish?

05:05 What is the Socratic Method?

06:02 Is the Socratic method just about asking questions?

08:14 What is critical thinking and why is it on the decline in society today?

10:56 If tests don't demonstrate learning, then how do we know we're learning?

11:59 Why AI is not taking over reasoning

12:46 What do you get from the course, the Liberty Seminar

16:12 Real life applications: non-academic trade skills building

17:42 Real life applications: improve parenting skills and communication with your teen and adult children

19:05 Real life applications: professional soft skills development

19:26 Real life applications: study of doctrine and theology

21:43 How critical thinking is an effective response to manipulation

24:16 Why is courage implied when choosing to learn to think well

27:29 Objection: Christians who believe philosophy or reasoning is a distraction or will lead you away from the truth

32:56 How has Socratic Practice helped Kerry in her own life?

35:48 How does the Liberty Seminar helpful for intuitive thinkers or those who naturally pursue their passions and interests?

To get more information visit libertyseminar.com or https://mereliberty.com/membership/courses/

Original interviews:

• How Socratic Thinking Can Aid Christians in Faith and Politics, w/ Kerry Baldwin https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/how-socratic-thinking-can-aid-christians-in-faith-and-politics-w-kerry-baldwin/
• Thinking Well and The Liberty Seminar with Kerry Baldwin
  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-197-thinking-well-and-the-liberty-seminar/id1506671648?i=1000643384563