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BE THE MAN#102 Society's Lies, The Challenge of Affluence, & The Power of Persistence, with Connor BoyackIn this episode, Connor Boyack shares insights on the lies of omission in society, the importance of foundational truth in education, and how parents can prepare their children for a complex future. He discusses his journey as a prolific author, the significance of intentionality in parenting, and the role of faith and character in navigating modern challenges. KEY TOPICS-Lies of omission in society and education-The importance of foundational truth in raising children-Connor Boyack's journey as a prolific author and thinker-The role of intentionality in parenting and family life-Faith, character, and the pursuit of human flourishing-The impact of societal lies...
2026-09-081h 03
FORMIDABLE FAMILY MAN#102 Society's Lies, The Challenge of Affluence, & The Power of Persistence, with Connor BoyackIn this episode, Connor Boyack shares insights on the lies of omission in society, the importance of foundational truth in education, and how parents can prepare their children for a complex future. He discusses his journey as a prolific author, the significance of intentionality in parenting, and the role of faith and character in navigating modern challenges. KEY TOPICS-Lies of omission in society and education-The importance of foundational truth in raising children-Connor Boyack's journey as a prolific author and thinker-The...
2026-09-081h 03
Audiobooks Make Learning and Entertainment Beautifully Compatible With Active Everyday LifestylesThe Slow Stain Audiobook by Connor BoyackListen to full audiobook for free :https://litupbook.com/freeTitle: The Slow StainSubtitle: Lessons from the Past, Warnings for TodayCategories: Christian Living, ChristianityAuthor: Connor BoyackNarrator: Connor BoyackPublisher: Social HarmonyRelease date: 09-23-2025Language: EnglishSummary:Over and over again, God’s people have invited foreign influences into their hearts and homes, embracing the “slow stain of the world.” From the Israelites at Sinai, to the early Christians in Rome, to the Saints in Missouri, the scriptural record is brimming with cautio...
2025-09-2400 min
The Way2Wealth®Ep. 100: Six Million Books Later - Tuttle Twins and the Education Revolution with Connor BoyackWhat if the key to your child's educational success isn't found in textbooks or traditional classrooms, but in tapping into what already fascinates them? In this captivating conversation with Connor Boyack, bestselling author of the Tuttle Twins series (which has sold an astonishing 6 million copies), we explore how parents can become more intentional in transmitting values while honoring their children's individuality.Connor shares his powerful "passion-driven education" approach, demonstrating how speaking your child's language—whether that's Dungeons & Dragons, Angry Birds, or anything else they love—creates natural pathways to learning complex concepts. Rather than forcing children to memo...
2025-09-231h 09
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family237. How Families Can Teach Freedom, Entrepreneurship, and Truth with Connor Boyack of The Tuttle TwinsSaving America at the Dinner Table What if the future of our country doesn’t hinge on elections, courtrooms, or political battles—but on family dinner conversations? That’s exactly the vision today’s guest, Connor Boyack, shares with us. Connor is the bestselling author of over 50 books, including the wildly popular Tuttle Twins series, which has sold more than seven million copies worldwide. He’s also the founder of Libertas Network, a think tank and collection of family-centered initiatives that have changed over 100 laws and empowered kids and parents around the globe. From teaching free-marke...
2025-09-1749 min
The Free Thought Project PodcastGuest: Connor Boyack - Unplugged: How To Raise Freethinkers In A Surveillance StateConnor Boyack, creator of the wildly popular Tuttle Twins series, joins The Free Thought Project Podcast this week for an expansive, energizing conversation on liberty-based education, parenting in the surveillance age, and how to raise young minds that can think critically in a world full of propaganda.
Inspired by the Ron Paul revolution, Connor shares the origin story of Tuttle Twins, a project that started with a simple idea: give kids the tools to understand freedom, economics, and government power before the system conditions them otherwise. Since then, his books have sold millions of copies, been translated...
2025-07-2156 min
The Homeschool Solutions Show479 | Freedom, College, Homeschool Curricula, Facebook, and More with Connor Boyack! (Jessica Smartt) | REPLAYJoin Jessica Smartt for a conversation with Connor Boyack, author of The Tuttle Twins books and president of Libertas Institute! About Connor Connor Boyack is founder and president of Libertas Institute, a free market think tank in Utah. Named one of Utah's most politically influential people by The Salt Lake Tribune, Connor's leadership has led to dozens of legislative victories spanning a wide range of areas such as privacy, government transparency, property rights, entrepreneurship, education, personal freedom, and more. A public speaker and author of over thirty books, Connor is best known for...
2025-05-2935 min
Neighbors in the NetworkLessons from The Man Behind Tuttle Twins : Learning to Love Failure and “Be Your Future Self Now” — A Conversation about Connor Boyack’s Mission to Change the WorldThis podcast was originally recorded on Nov. 13, 2024.What inspired Connor Boyack, the author of the Tuttle Twins series and President of the Libertas Institute, to dedicate his life to fighting for freedom and teaching kids about liberty? In this episode of Neighbors in the Network, we dive into Connor’s journey—from his early days in tech to building an organization that empowers families with free-market and constitutional principles.Connor shares how his frustration with government overreach and lack of real-world education led him to create a program that reaches families across the nation and empowers them in entrepreneurship, pers...
2025-03-1854 min
The Hannah Frankman PodcastConnor Boyack: Praxis Got ACQUIREDConnor Boyack is the author of 50 books, including the popular Tuttle Twins children’s series. He is also president of Libertas Network, a family-centric liberty initiative.Expect to learn about the recent acquisition of Praxis by Libertas Network, building an audience in the education space, the future of Praxis and how the market for college alternatives has changed over the past decade.Chapters:0:00 - Connor Boyack3:16 - The Acquisition of Praxis4:59 - What is Libertas Network?9:11 - How Will Praxis Integrate?...
2025-02-271h 10
Audiobooks Make Books More Enjoyable for Busy Audiences Seeking Flexible Entertainment ExperiencesHow to Not Suck at Life Audiobook by Connor BoyackListen to full audiobook for free :https://litupbook.com/freeTitle: How to Not Suck at LifeSubtitle: 89 Tips for TeensCategories: Personal Development, Personal SuccessAuthor: Connor BoyackNarrator: Connor BoyackPublisher: Libertas PressRelease date: 12-30-2024Language: EnglishSummary:As a public speaker and author of the acclaimed Tuttle Twins children's book series, Connor Boyack has interacted with thousands of parents nationwide who often complain about how their teens are struggling and don't have strong mentors helping them learn how to become successful and...
2024-12-3000 min
The Way Forward with Alec ZeckEp 116: Reeducation Camp: Liberty-Centric Education for All with Connor BoyackEnjoy this episode? Please share it with at least ONE friend who you think needs to hear it! What if your child's education could be centered on liberty and free thought? In this episode, we dive into the world of liberty-centric education with Connor Boyack, the author of the Tuttle Twins book series and founder of the Libertas Institute. Connor is on a mission to reform the education system and empower the next generation with the values of freedom, critical thinking, and individual liberty. Episode Highlights: Origin of the Tuttle Twins: Con...
2024-09-021h 33
Hidden WisdomEp. 133 | "Righteous" Idols, with Connor BoyackMeghan is joined by author of the Tuttle Twins libertarian book series and host of Sunday Musings on YouTube, Connor Boyack, to discuss forms of "righteous" idolatry. Topics include: - How to embody and live the Gospel of Jesus Christ in our everyday lives- Going beyond the scriptures as a historical account - False traditions in "Mormon" culture- Counseling with the Lord in all our doing - What does ‘a summer cottage in Babylon’ look like?Connor Boyack is the author of several dozen books, founder of a think tank th...
2024-08-131h 04
Sunday MusingsDude, Where's My Moroni?The Angel Moroni is missing from all recent LDS temples being constructed. In this musing, Connor shares the history and trends and explores why the change was made to remove Moroni.
2024-08-1132 minSunday MusingsDude, Where's My Moroni?The Angel Moroni is missing from all recent LDS temples being constructed. In this musing, Connor shares the history and trends and explores why the change was made to remove Moroni.
2024-08-1132 min
Compelling Audiobooks Delivering Unforgettable Emotions Through Passionate Narration DailyMind Wars Audiobook by Connor BoyackListen to full audiobook for free :https://audiobookzap.com/freeTitle: Mind WarsSubtitle: Avoiding Deception in an Age of ManipulationCategories: Family, Freedom, Liberty, ParentingAuthor: Connor BoyackNarrator: Connor BoyackPublisher: Libertas PressRelease date: 07-10-2024Language: EnglishSummary:We wouldn’t dream of sending a soldier into battle without essential gear: body armor, a weapon, and knowledge of the enemy’s motives, strategies, and weaknesses. Yet, many parents today unknowingly send their children into the psychological battlefields of daily life— where they face a barr...
2024-07-1000 minSunday MusingsFour General Conference Talks I Would GiveConnor shares a few topics he thinks the Saints need to hear more regularly and powerfully over the pulpit during general conference.
2024-05-2653 minSunday MusingsFour General Conference Talks I Would GiveConnor shares a few topics he thinks the Saints need to hear more regularly and powerfully over the pulpit during general conference.
2024-05-2653 minSunday MusingsThree Tips to Spot a Truth-TellerIn a world filled with deceptions, how can disciples of Christ seek and defend the truth? Connor shares three specific tips to identify truth-tellers amongst us.
2024-05-1234 minSunday MusingsThree Tips to Spot a Truth-TellerIn a world filled with deceptions, how can disciples of Christ seek and defend the truth? Connor shares three specific tips to identify truth-tellers amongst us.
2024-05-1234 minSunday MusingsNo food storage? Straight to jail!How prepared is the average Latter-day Saint family? Connor shares some data and discusses why church leaders are talking about this issue less in recent years.
2024-03-3146 minSunday MusingsNo food storage? Straight to jail!How prepared is the average Latter-day Saint family? Connor shares some data and discusses why church leaders are talking about this issue less in recent years.
2024-03-3146 minSunday MusingsOut of the Best BooksConnor shares ten important books that Latter-day Saints should read in order to better understand the gospel of Jesus Christ.
2023-08-2045 minSunday MusingsOut of the Best BooksConnor shares ten important books that Latter-day Saints should read in order to better understand the gospel of Jesus Christ.
2023-08-2045 min
Hooked On Homeschool34| Redefining Learning: A Conversation with Connor Boyack, creator of the Tuttle Twins SeriesI am so excited to welcome Connor Boyack, the brilliant mind behind the Tuttle Twins book series. As a writer and creator, he has become an inspiration to many families. Connor's insights into the importance of homeschooling and his candid revelations about the state of public education are truly eye-opening. With an impressive portfolio of 42 books, his latest release, "Mediocrity," carries a message that will deeply resonate with you. In our conversation, Connor Boyack dives into the crucial reasons behind the homeschooling movement and sheds light on the current state of public schools. His Tuttle Twins book series has n...
2023-08-1433 min
Pacific Capital's Podcast PlaylistTuttle Twins Guide to Good Money Skills - Guest Connor Boyack Podcast: Smart Money Parenting (LS 40 · TOP 1.5% what is this?)Episode: Tuttle Twins Guide to Good Money Skills - Guest Connor BoyackPub date: 2023-06-16Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationDo you know about the Tuttle Twins? If not, what resources are you using to help your kids develop critical thinking skills about real-world concepts? In today's episode, Scott Donnell and Connor Boyack discuss ways parents can explain economics, money subjects, and political principles to kids of all ages. Connor Boyack is the fou...
2023-07-1725 minThe Hannah Frankman PodcastConnor Boyack: The School System is Teaching Your Kids to be MediocreConnor Boyack is an author, speaker, and advocate for educational freedom. He is the founder and president of Libertas Institute, a public policy think tank in Utah, and is also the author of 40 books, including his new book Mediocrity and the popular Tuttle Twins series for children. Connor has been a leading voice in the homeschooling movement, working to reform laws and regulations to expand educational choice for families. Connor is passionate about helping individuals and families discover their unique paths to success and fulfillment through self-directed learning and personal responsibility.
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2023-07-131h 04Sunday MusingsIs FHE Dead?Connor reviews how often Family Home Evening was encouraged by church leaders and how this practice has declined in recent years.
2023-06-1923 minSunday MusingsIs FHE Dead?Connor reviews how often Family Home Evening was encouraged by church leaders and how this practice has declined in recent years.
2023-06-1923 min
Smart Money ParentingTuttle Twins Guide to Good Money Skills - Guest Connor BoyackDo you know about the Tuttle Twins? If not, what resources are you using to help your kids develop critical thinking skills about real-world concepts? In today's episode, Scott Donnell and Connor Boyack discuss ways parents can explain economics, money subjects, and political principles to kids of all ages. Connor Boyack is the founder and president of Libertas Institute, a free market think tank in Utah. He is best known for The Tuttle Twins books, a children's series introducing young readers to economic, political, and civic principles. Scott and Connor start the conversation by talking about the Tuttle...
2023-06-1625 min
The Way2Wealth®Ep 60: Developing the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs with Connor BoyackE60 Developing The Next Generation of Entrepreneurs with Connor Boyack On the show today we welcome Connor Boyack. Connor is the author of 39 books, including the popular Tuttle Twins children’s series. He founded and is president of Libertas Institute, a high-impact think tank. He’s an Executive Producer of the Tuttle Twins Show. He invests in high-impact startups and he shares Scott’s passion of beekeeping as he’s an outlaw beekeeper (contraband honey tastes better!) He’s won awards, spoken on stages and is celebrated amongst his peers. Despite the accolades, Connor takes...
2023-05-1132 min
The Radio Free Hillsdale HourConnor Boyack Explains How Government Schools are Failing Today's StudentsGuests: Paul Moreno, Connor Boyack, & Joey Barretta Host Scot Bertram talks with Paul Moreno, William and Berniece Grewcock Chair in Constitutional History, Professor of History, & Dean of Social Sciences at Hillsdale College, about a recent lecture for Hillsdale freshmen on the American heritage of freedom in the liberal arts. Connor Boyack, founder and president of Libertas Institute and the author of the Tuttle Twins children’s series of books, takes us inside his new release, co-authored by Corey DeAngelis, Mediocrity: 40 Ways Government Schools are Failing Today's Students. And Joey Barretta, recent graduate of Van Andel Graduate School of...
2023-04-2847 minHillsdale College Podcast Network SuperfeedConnor Boyack Explains How Government Schools are Failing Today's StudentsGuests: Paul Moreno, Connor Boyack, & Joey Barretta Host Scot Bertram talks with Paul Moreno, William and Berniece Grewcock Chair in Constitutional History, Professor of History, & Dean of Social Sciences at Hillsdale College, about a recent lecture for Hillsdale freshmen on the American heritage of freedom in the liberal arts. Connor Boyack, founder and president of Libertas Institute and the author of the Tuttle Twins children’s series of books, takes us inside his new release, co-authored by Corey DeAngelis, Mediocrity: 40 Ways Government Schools are Failing Today's Students. And Joey Barretta, recent graduate of Van Andel Graduate School of...
2023-04-2847 minSunday Musings16 Silly Church Cultural TraditionsMiddle initials for all General Authorities? Celebrating secular holidays in church? Beardless Bishops? Connor shares his thoughts on these and other cultural traditions in our church.
2023-04-0243 minSunday Musings16 Silly Church Cultural TraditionsMiddle initials for all General Authorities? Celebrating secular holidays in church? Beardless Bishops? Connor shares his thoughts on these and other cultural traditions in our church.
2023-04-0243 min
The Libertarian Christian PodcastEp 319: Modern Villains, with Connor BoyackIn this episode, author Connor Boyack joins Doug Stuart to discuss the latest edition in the well-known Tuttle Twins book line. "The Tuttle Twins Guide to Modern Villains" highlights the nastiest villains throughout recent history, with notable figures including Adolf Hitler, Karl Marx, and Woodrow Wilson. If you're interested in knowing why Connor chose the villains he did or if you just want to know more about the background and writing process of the Tuttle Twins series, this is the episode for you! Connor Boyack is the founder of the Libertas Institute and has authored nearly 40 books...
2023-03-2446 minSunday Musings"Rumors of wars" aren't what you think…Jesus said that before his return the world would be filled with wars and rumors of wars. We obviously understand what war is, but few realize what "rumors" Jesus was referring to. Connor shares scriptural and historical examples to bring clarity to this confusion.
2023-03-1240 minSunday Musings"Rumors of wars" aren't what you think…Jesus said that before his return the world would be filled with wars and rumors of wars. We obviously understand what war is, but few realize what "rumors" Jesus was referring to. Connor shares scriptural and historical examples to bring clarity to this confusion.
2023-03-1240 minSunday MusingsShould the Church's Finances Be Transparent?This week, the SEC fined the LDS Church $5 million for intentionally hiding information about its investments. Why was this hidden to begin with? Connor argues that the scriptures require financial transparency by the Church in order for its members to give "common consent."
2023-02-2644 minSunday MusingsShould the Church's Finances Be Transparent?This week, the SEC fined the LDS Church $5 million for intentionally hiding information about its investments. Why was this hidden to begin with? Connor argues that the scriptures require financial transparency by the Church in order for its members to give "common consent."
2023-02-2644 minSunday MusingsNew Year, New World Order?Why is the LDS Church getting cozy with the United Nations? Connor explores some concerning connections.
2023-01-021h 16Sunday MusingsNew Year, New World Order?Why is the LDS Church getting cozy with the United Nations? Connor explores some concerning connections.
2023-01-021h 16Sunday MusingsPublic schools' war on religionConnor shares the history behind government schools and how their motive was (and isn't?) to educate, but to indoctrinate.
2022-12-0434 minSunday MusingsPublic schools' war on religionConnor shares the history behind government schools and how their motive was (and isn't?) to educate, but to indoctrinate.
2022-12-0434 min
Conversations with Rich BennettTalking Socialism, Freedom, Education, and Tuttle Twins With Connor BoyackIn this episode, Rich has a conversation with Connor Boyack.Connor Boyack started the prestigious Libertas Institute, which advocates for free markets and has won numerous awards for its work.Connor's leadership has resulted in dozens of significant legislative victories in a variety of areas, including privacy, government transparency, property rights, drug policy, education, personal freedom, and more. He was named one of Utah's most politically influential people by The Salt Lake Tribune.Connor is well-known for his work as a public speaker and author of over 30 books, including the children's series The...
2022-11-1459 minSunday MusingsAre political parties compatible with the gospel?Church leaders often tell us that "principles compatible with the gospel may be found in various political parties…" Connor reviews the Democrat and Republican platforms in search of compatible principles.
2022-11-1458 minSunday MusingsAre political parties compatible with the gospel?Church leaders often tell us that "principles compatible with the gospel may be found in various political parties…" Connor reviews the Democrat and Republican platforms in search of compatible principles.
2022-11-1458 min
Faithful Politics"Are your kids being brainwashed?" w/Connor Boyack, Author of the "Tuttle Twins"Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comConnor Boyack is the President of the Libertas Institute, a free market think tank responsible for dozens of policy reforms across a wide range areas such as data privacy, innovation, drug policy, education, and more. He is also the author of The Tuttle Twins books, a children’s series introducing young readers to economic, political, and civic principles. In our discussion we talk about what his institute is up to and why he feels his books should be...
2022-10-181h 02Sunday MusingsWho will the next prophet be?Connor shares the scriptural pattern of prophets being called from within the church — but not the church hierarchy — to call the people to repentance. Will this pattern repeat itself today, or can we ignore it?
2022-10-171h 10Sunday MusingsWho will the next prophet be?Connor shares the scriptural pattern of prophets being called from within the church — but not the church hierarchy — to call the people to repentance. Will this pattern repeat itself today, or can we ignore it?
2022-10-171h 10Sunday MusingsFor the Strength of… Adults?The new "For the Strength of Youth" pamphlet contains several improvements over the previous version. Connor shares many before-and-after examples and ponders what the same approach might look like if applied to adult members as well.
2022-10-021h 05Sunday MusingsFor the Strength of… Adults?The new "For the Strength of Youth" pamphlet contains several improvements over the previous version. Connor shares many before-and-after examples and ponders what the same approach might look like if applied to adult members as well.
2022-10-021h 05Sunday MusingsWhy I Stopped Praying in Shakespearean EnglishThe T-words (thou, thee, thine, thy) used to be familiar and informal, but now are archaic and "reverential"… so why do we still use them? Connor shares some history and thoughts as to why he no longer speaks like Shakespear half a millennia ago.
2022-09-2651 minSunday MusingsWhy I Stopped Praying in Shakespearean EnglishThe T-words (thou, thee, thine, thy) used to be familiar and informal, but now are archaic and "reverential"… so why do we still use them? Connor shares some history and thoughts as to why he no longer speaks like Shakespear half a millennia ago.
2022-09-2651 minSunday MusingsShould We Support the Constitution?Musing from Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Connor discusses some of the scriptures that mention the Constitution to review whether Latter-day Saints are required to support it. And if we aren't, what should we be doing to ensure people aren't "in bondage to one another"?
2022-09-1832 minSunday MusingsShould We Support the Constitution?Musing from Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Connor discusses some of the scriptures that mention the Constitution to review whether Latter-day Saints are required to support it. And if we aren't, what should we be doing to ensure people aren't "in bondage to one another"?
2022-09-1832 minSunday MusingsMormons are Conspiracy TheoristsOn the anniversary of 9/11, Connor explores why members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have to believe conspiracies exist and what they are supposed to do about it.
2022-09-1257 minSunday MusingsMormons are Conspiracy TheoristsOn the anniversary of 9/11, Connor explores why members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have to believe conspiracies exist and what they are supposed to do about it.
2022-09-1257 minSunday MusingsDoing what is right vs. Protecting the image of the churchConnor shares several examples of how the church's actions may be guided by a desire to protect the image of the church, and how that can undermine a focus on doing what is right and letting the consequence follow.
2022-08-2144 minSunday MusingsDoing what is right vs. Protecting the image of the churchConnor shares several examples of how the church's actions may be guided by a desire to protect the image of the church, and how that can undermine a focus on doing what is right and letting the consequence follow.
2022-08-2144 minSunday MusingsMoroni and Hypocritical ChristiansToo often we gloss over or altogether ignore a select set of scripture versus that rebuke us for our hypocrisy and apostasy, wrongly thinking that they don't apply to us. In this musing, Connor discusses how Moroni was speaking about and to us in his condemnation of our corruption.
2022-08-0849 minSunday MusingsMoroni and Hypocritical ChristiansToo often we gloss over or altogether ignore a select set of scripture versus that rebuke us for our hypocrisy and apostasy, wrongly thinking that they don't apply to us. In this musing, Connor discusses how Moroni was speaking about and to us in his condemnation of our corruption.
2022-08-0849 minSunday MusingsShould Morality Be Legislated?Why do Christians turn to Caesar to be the arbiter and enforcement arm of their moral worldview? Connor explores some of the arguments used by proponents of "legislating morality" and discusses why they are problematic.
2022-07-1854 minSunday MusingsShould Morality Be Legislated?Why do Christians turn to Caesar to be the arbiter and enforcement arm of their moral worldview? Connor explores some of the arguments used by proponents of "legislating morality" and discusses why they are problematic.
2022-07-1854 minSunday MusingsPatriotic Mormon RameumptomsShould we sing patriotic songs in sacrament meeting? Is it appropriate to bear testimony of the "land of the free" and the like, especially for people who do nothing about it? Connor shares why he skipped church today and why the 4th of July worship service has been problematic for him in the past.
2022-07-0335 minSunday MusingsPatriotic Mormon RameumptomsShould we sing patriotic songs in sacrament meeting? Is it appropriate to bear testimony of the "land of the free" and the like, especially for people who do nothing about it? Connor shares why he skipped church today and why the 4th of July worship service has been problematic for him in the past.
2022-07-0335 minSunday MusingsWas Joseph Smith Actually a Polygamist?We're told that Joseph Smith revealed, taught, and practiced polygamy. But there's significant evidence to conclude that this is not actually true. Connor reviews some of the information.
2022-06-131h 12Sunday MusingsWas Joseph Smith Actually a Polygamist?We're told that Joseph Smith revealed, taught, and practiced polygamy. But there's significant evidence to conclude that this is not actually true. Connor reviews some of the information.
2022-06-131h 12Sunday MusingsThe Church is Way Too Silent on AbortionConnor shares some data he compiled revealing how little abortion has been discussed by church leaders in recent years, and discusses why this silence is so problematic.
2022-05-081h 10Sunday MusingsThe Church is Way Too Silent on AbortionConnor shares some data he compiled revealing how little abortion has been discussed by church leaders in recent years, and discusses why this silence is so problematic.
2022-05-081h 10Sunday MusingsMy Church Shouldn't Be My Political OpponentThere's a perception that the LDS Church controls politics in Utah. Connor shares several examples of how this has worked in the past, and explains why lobbying the legislature creates problems for Mormons who disagree with the Church's stance.
2022-04-2559 minSunday MusingsMy Church Shouldn't Be My Political OpponentThere's a perception that the LDS Church controls politics in Utah. Connor shares several examples of how this has worked in the past, and explains why lobbying the legislature creates problems for Mormons who disagree with the Church's stance.
2022-04-2559 minSunday MusingsStop Pledging Allegiance to a FlagMost people who pledge allegiance to the flag, and the government "for which it stands," have no clue about its history or the purpose behind its creation. Connor shares that information and why it's problematic for Christians.
2022-04-1853 minSunday MusingsStop Pledging Allegiance to a FlagMost people who pledge allegiance to the flag, and the government "for which it stands," have no clue about its history or the purpose behind its creation. Connor shares that information and why it's problematic for Christians.
2022-04-1853 minThe Homeschool Solutions Show323 | Freedom, College, Homeschool Curricula, Facebook, and More with Connor Boyack! (Jessica Smartt)Join Jessica Smartt for a conversation with Connor Boyack, author of The Tuttle Twins books and president of Libertas Institute! Guest biography Connor Boyack is founder and president of Libertas Institute, a free market think tank in Utah. Named one of Utah's most politically influential people by The Salt Lake Tribune, Connor's leadership has led to dozens of legislative victories spanning a wide range of areas such as privacy, government transparency, property rights, entrepreneurship, education, personal freedom, and more. A public speaker and author of over thirty books, Connor is best known for...
2022-04-1336 minSunday MusingsI Don't Want My Kids to Attend BYUDespite coming from a family of BYU graduates, and marrying into one as well, Connor explains several reasons why he will be encouraging his children to not attend Brigham Young University.
2022-04-0428 minSunday MusingsI Don't Want My Kids to Attend BYUDespite coming from a family of BYU graduates, and marrying into one as well, Connor explains several reasons why he will be encouraging his children to not attend Brigham Young University.
2022-04-0428 minSunday MusingsAre Christians Deceived?We often talk about wars and events happening elsewhere, but we don't know "the hearts of men in [our] own land." Why do we fall into the trap of fixating on external issues when there are so many internal issues we need to be fixing? Connor elaborates on an oft-ignored scripture to discuss its modern application.
2022-03-2826 minSunday MusingsAre Christians Deceived?We often talk about wars and events happening elsewhere, but we don't know "the hearts of men in [our] own land." Why do we fall into the trap of fixating on external issues when there are so many internal issues we need to be fixing? Connor elaborates on an oft-ignored scripture to discuss its modern application.
2022-03-2826 minSunday MusingsWhy I Still BelieveCan an intelligent person be a faithful person? Connor shares several reasons why he continues to believe in the gospel, despite arguments against it being true.
2022-03-1334 minSunday MusingsWhy I Still BelieveCan an intelligent person be a faithful person? Connor shares several reasons why he continues to believe in the gospel, despite arguments against it being true.
2022-03-1334 minSunday MusingsReligious Exemptions from Government MandatesDoes our religion allow us to seek a religious exemption from vaccine mandates? How about fighting in the military? Connor explores why our faith should lead us to focus on a bigger issue if we really care about religious freedom.
2022-03-0653 minSunday MusingsReligious Exemptions from Government MandatesDoes our religion allow us to seek a religious exemption from vaccine mandates? How about fighting in the military? Connor explores why our faith should lead us to focus on a bigger issue if we really care about religious freedom.
2022-03-0653 minSunday MusingsDoes the Prince of Peace Approve of War?With the Russia and Ukraine controversy unfolding, what should Latter-day Saints believe and advocate? Is it okay to support war, either directly or indirectly? Connor reviews a modern revelation (God's law on war) that few people even pay attention to, let alone heed.
2022-02-271h 03Sunday MusingsDoes the Prince of Peace Approve of War?With the Russia and Ukraine controversy unfolding, what should Latter-day Saints believe and advocate? Is it okay to support war, either directly or indirectly? Connor reviews a modern revelation (God's law on war) that few people even pay attention to, let alone heed.
2022-02-271h 03Sunday MusingsCan Christians Break the Law?Is civil disobedience ever justified by God? When is it okay to defy the government? Connor discusses these questions in light of Romans 13, the 12th Article of Faith ,and D&C 134, which are commonly cited by those who claim we should submit to the state.
2022-02-0659 minSunday MusingsCan Christians Break the Law?Is civil disobedience ever justified by God? When is it okay to defy the government? Connor discusses these questions in light of Romans 13, the 12th Article of Faith ,and D&C 134, which are commonly cited by those who claim we should submit to the state.
2022-02-0659 minSunday MusingsWhen is a Prophet Actually… a Prophet?Are the leaders of the Church always inspired? What is "prophetic counsel" that we are supposed to follow? And how can we determine what is from God and what is merely good advice to consider? Connor shares some historical examples to suggest the importance of not assuming that everything leaders say is inherently from God.
2022-01-3156 minSunday MusingsWhen is a Prophet Actually… a Prophet?Are the leaders of the Church always inspired? What is "prophetic counsel" that we are supposed to follow? And how can we determine what is from God and what is merely good advice to consider? Connor shares some historical examples to suggest the importance of not assuming that everything leaders say is inherently from God.
2022-01-3156 minSunday MusingsShould the Church Fight the State?Despite claiming to care about religious freedom, why is the Church not speaking out against its threats today? Connor discusses the difference between institutional and individual obligations to support freedom, and why those who claim to worship God need to do something about it.
2022-01-3142 minSunday MusingsShould the Church Fight the State?Despite claiming to care about religious freedom, why is the Church not speaking out against its threats today? Connor discusses the difference between institutional and individual obligations to support freedom, and why those who claim to worship God need to do something about it.
2022-01-3142 minSunday MusingsWhat the War in Heaven Actually Means About AgencyMany members of the LDS Church misunderstand what the War in Heaven was all about. They think that Satan wanted to "force us to be righteous," but no scripture supports this viewpoint. Connor discusses how Lucifer wanted to persuade people to commit sin while thinking they could avoid the consequences of their actions — a tactic that continues today.
2022-01-311h 17Sunday MusingsWhat the War in Heaven Actually Means About AgencyMany members of the LDS Church misunderstand what the War in Heaven was all about. They think that Satan wanted to "force us to be righteous," but no scripture supports this viewpoint. Connor discusses how Lucifer wanted to persuade people to commit sin while thinking they could avoid the consequences of their actions — a tactic that continues today.
2022-01-311h 17
IMPACT DrivenHow to NOT Suck at Life - with Connor BoyackI'm re-releasing this as a new episode because the last time only 5 minutes uploaded. If you caught it the first time I released it, start at the 4:45 mark and you'll pick up where the other one cut off.Connor Boyack is the founder and president of Libertas Institute an award-winning, free-market think tank. From Libertas - "Our strategy and tenacity has yielded an 85% success rate in seeing our proposals enacted into law, with several landmark policies being the first of their kind in the entire country. We've reformed laws on a wide range of issues...
2021-10-0125 min
IMPACT DrivenHow to NOT Suck at Life - with Connor BoyackConnor Boyack is the founder and president of Libertas Institute an award-winning, free-market think tank.
From Libertas - "Our strategy and tenacity has yielded an 85% success rate in seeing our proposals enacted into law, with several landmark policies being the first of their kind in the entire country. We've reformed laws on a wide range of issues: drug policy, privacy, transparency, property rights, free association, criminal justice, parental rights, and much, much more. And now we're scaling our work across the country to have a national impact."
He is the author of https://www.connorboyack.com/blog/media-events#books...
2021-09-2904 min
Real Talk with Zuby#166 Connor Boyack - Freedom or AuthoritarianismConnor Boyack founded Libertas Institute in 2011 and serves as its president. Named one of Utah’s most politically influential people by The Salt Lake Tribune, Connor’s leadership has led to dozens of legislative victories spanning a wide range of areas such as privacy, government transparency, property rights, drug policy, education, personal freedom, and more. A public speaker and author of over two dozen books, he is best known for The Tuttle Twins books, a children’s series introducing young readers to economic, political, and civic principles. A California native and Brigham Young University graduate, Connor lives in Lehi, Utah...
2021-08-1352 min
The Sharpe Way Show with Larry SharpeConnor Boyack - Author, "Tuttle Twins" Discusses: Are Our Kids Being Taught Socialism?Are our children being indoctrinated by government schools? Is what they are learning valuable? For them or for the system? What is the alternative? Connor Boyack answers these questions and more as he discusses his series of books "The Tuttle Twins." Tune in to hear how Connor is spreading the message of freedom and liberty in an exciting new way. Learn too why people are saying no to the same-old tired lessons taught in government schools and are instead seeking new ways of teaching their children.
Connor Boyack is founder and president of Libertas Institute, a free...
2021-08-051h 09
The Antigua ForumConnor Boyack: How can Liberty Reach Families?During the tenth edition of The Antigua Forum, Connor Boyack, founder and president of Libertas Institute, shared ideas with Will Ogilvie about Libertas Institute's educational initiatives for new generations to understand and embrace the ideas of a free society.
Boyack talks about how Libertas Institute is a non-profit think tank and educational organization based in Utah which works on state and local laws to build a freer society by creating and implementing innovative policy reforms and exceptional educational resources. Due to their success, they are expanding their work outside of Utah to pass laws and affect a broader change.
“We be...
2021-07-0708 min
Right Now with Stephen KentE14: Connor Boyack and Corey DeAngelis want to put learning back in the hands of parentsThe public school system has made chaotic decisions over the course of the pandemic that, frankly, screwed over parents and students. But families can still take their kids' educations into their own hands. On this episode of "Right Now with Stephen Kent," Stephen sits down with Corey DeAngelis, National Director of Research at the American Federation for Children, and Connor Boyack, President of the Libertas Institute, for a conversation about how teachers' unions don't have students' nor teachers' best interests at heart, the pros and cons of remote learning, the concept of "unschooling" and separating schooling from...
2021-05-2756 min
The System is Down with Dan Smotz228: Raising a Free-Thinking Family w. Tuttle Twins Creator, Connor BoyackOn today’s episode, Cala and I are joined by the one and only, Connor Boyack. Cliche as it may be, Connor is quite literally being the change he wanted to see in the world. Our government-funded education / indoctrination system continues to collapse in on itself and our children are suffering for it. They are taught to think inside the box and pass the test, rather than innovate and understand the world around them. What’s worse, parents who don’t believe in the system as it stands, have had few to no options to help ra...
2021-04-0645 min
Engineer of FinanceThe Tuttle Twins Children's Books with author Connor BoyackKen discusses with Connor Boyack about his books and how they teach kids about economic and civic truths. Connor Boyack is the founder and president of Libertas Institute, a free-market think tank in Utah. Named one of Utah's most politically influential people by The Salt Lake Tribune, Connor's leadership has led to dozens of legislative victories spanning a wide range of areas such as privacy, government transparency, property rights, drug policy, education, personal freedom, and more. A public speaker and author of 25 books, Connor is best known for The Tuttle Twins books, a children’s series introducing young readers to...
2020-12-3139 min