Speaking truth amounts to nothing if that truth does not lead to action. In a time when the world is filled with an overwhelming variety of different ‘truths,’ it’s difficult to know who to believe, and even more obscure is knowing what action to take. Today, Matt and Michael discuss the power of speech to shape the world, for better or worse.
2:12 - Introduction
4:00 - Speaking and truth
12:04 - Lies dehumanize
18:17 - Honor amongst thieves
25:40 - Clear communication
31:45 - Preservation vs. change
36:00 - Authenticity
41:19 - Telling the truth
47:03 - Humility in speech
53:52 - Politicians
1:00:30 - Freedom to disagree
Frederick Buechner on lying and the power of speech https://www.frederickbuechner.com/quote-of-the-day/2022/7/22/lying
Wishful Thinking - Frederick Buechner https://www.amazon.com/Wishful-Thinking-Seekers-Frederick-Buechner/dp/0060611391
1984 - George Orwell https://www.amazon.com/1984-George-Orwell/dp/1443434973
DarkHorse Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bret-weinstein-darkhorse-podcast/id1471581521
Joe Rogan Experience - https://open.spotify.com/show/4rOoJ6Egrf8K2IrywzwOMk
Awake, Not Woke - Noelle Mering https://www.amazon.com/Awake-Not-Woke-Christian-Progressive/dp/1505118425
Tulsi Gabbard https://www.tulsigabbard.com/
Dan Crenshaw https://crenshaw.house.gov/
