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Al Ghafoor
The Ever-Concealer and Protector who gives endless opportunities with which to forgive.
"Inded I have a Lord (SWT) (thus) O Lord (SWT) forgive me!'
"I(SWT) have already forgiven you (My servant).
(Ibn Abee Dunyaa).
Keep seeking forgiveness till Shaytaan gets tired (Bazzar).
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Rules of the Game58. "Be prepared to question your assumptions."For a special mid-month episode, Butch has a âGreat Conversationâ with George Leef, the author of The Awakening of Jennifer Van Arsdale: A Political Fable for Our Time⌠George serves as the Director of Research at the James R Martin Center for Academic Renewal. George and Butch discuss the current political landscape in terms of education and why something like a fable might be necessary to wake us up from some of the silos weâve created around ourselves. Â
The Rule for this Episode is:â¨â¨ Â
âBe prepared to question your assumptionsâŚâ
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Rules of the Game57. "God Save the Queen."Butch and Jessica discuss the implications of the loss of Queen Elizabeth II -- one of the longest reigning monarchs in world history, and the longest in British history. They talk about what the UK means to the world, what the monarchy means to the UK, and what Queen Elizabeth has meant to the monarchy, and to the West. Â
Butch refers to an article on the latter topic: "The Queen of the West," by Ayaan Hirsi Ali: Â
https://spectatorworld.com/topic/she-was-the-queen-of-the-west/Â
Another tidbit: there were indeed only FIVE total times that the Queen gav...2022-11-011h 01
Rules of the Game56. Life Part Deux "Jessica is Obsessed With Porn."OK... First: Jessica is NOT actually obsessed with porn, but we do talk about it a little bit in terms of how the sexual revolution has shifted how we think about abortion. We spend some time in our follow-up episode on the Dobbs case talking about the spiritual implications of the abortion issue, from Butch's position that the pro-choice (at least the virulent anti-religious segment) doesn't actually have a problem with the Christian Conservative viewpoint on LIFE, but they mostly have a problem with the CC viewpoint on SEX.... to Jessica's point that the meaning of LIFE is actually...2022-09-0155 min
Rules of the Game55. "Pro-Life is the more tenable position, and it's not even close." - Part 1For Episode 2 of Season 3, Jessica and Butch take on the Dobbs Case and all the implications of abortion regulations. This time we focused as much as we could on the legal aspects of it, and all the implications therein. For our Sept 1 episode, we'll tackle the more spiritual angle. Â
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Rules of the Game54. "Shame Is Not a Healthy Way to Approach Your Identity."Jessica and Butch are back to talk about a variety of topics; mostly âintersectionality.â
Opening Article from City Journal on Transsexuality linked to shame over being White.
https://www.city-journal.org/the-assault-on-childrens-psyches
Dostoevsky and the Pleasure of Taking Offense
https://quillette.com/2022/06/17/the-duelist-mentalityon-the-allures-of-taking-offense/
The Rise and Fall of the Modern Self
https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Triumph-Modern-Self-Individualism-ebook/dp/B089DNYCDY/
Closing of show, Jessica comments (possible tee up for next episode?) on the Orthodox Bishopsâ position on Sanctity of Life:
https://www.assemblyofbishops.org/news/2022/human-life-sacredness
(NOT...2022-07-0556 min
Rules of the Game53. "If you choose to serve, prepare for disagreements."Butch Porter has a conversation with former Loudoun County (Virginia) School Board member, Debbie Rose about the controversies surrounding the school system involving COVID, race and diversity, LGBTQIA+ issues, including the teaching of CRT in the schools, including the Resolution 8040 issue, and other issues which swirled around last months gubernatorial race. It's the beginning of a conversation about how best to approach these ideas if one is concerned about the issues at play, and how best to protect, love, cherish, and educate our children.
The rule for this episode is: "If you choose to serve, prepare for...2021-12-1041 min
"Redefining Freedom" with Host Sophia A. NelsonTime to see our Humanity first. Not our race, gender, or sexual identity.In episode 3 of our conversation on âcancel cultureâ host Sophia Nelson engages conservative educator Butch Porter of INDed in LoCo Virginia. They talk Virginia Elections, CRT, cancel culture and wokeism gone too far.2021-11-1353 min
Rules of the Game51. "Sin is sin; love is love..."Jessica and Butch take on the topic of "same-sex attraction" and the Christian Church. This is a really dicey topic and is very complex, so we're trying to explore ways in which we can love and care for and welcome those who don't identify in a "traditional" way sexually. This is the beginning of a conversation on the topic, not the end, but we tried to lay out where the problems really lie and what the challenges are. So listen with an open mind and an open heart. That's the only way we feel like we can talk about...2021-11-1057 min
Rules of the Game50. âThink before you flyâŚâFor our third âCivics and Communityâ event at the Loudoun Field Center in Lucketts, VA we sat down with Preston Huntington and Tori Carr with Xelevate, a drone training and testing facility right across the street from the Loudoun Field Center, to discuss the burgeoning and blossoming drone industry. We had some kids, parents, and previous guest of Rules of the Game, Tony Howard, to chat about how this technology and those which are adjacent to it will affect the next generation.
For more information on Xelevate, check out their website: https://xelevateus.com
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Rules of the Game48. "Extend your soul to the hungry..."This week's episode is a wide-ranging conversation between Gary Mears, Pastor of Faith Chapel Community Church in Lucketts, Virginia, right down the road from the Loudoun Field Center; and Paul Gernhardt, the Center's Executive Director.
Butch Porter facilitates the discussion, which touches on the subjects of "mega-churches" and on how churches create a sense of community and family; helping those in need; being a place of spiritual healing, and how a church and the faith which it represents necessarily operates differently than simply a non-profit or a club. There is even a discussion about sin.
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Rules of the Game47. âIt starts with the right soilâŚâSchool is in! And weâre launching IndEDâs Civics and Community program at the Loudoun Field Center as part of their new high school alternative in Lucketts, VA. This week we chat with Doug Fabbioli of Fabbioli Cellars to talk about ag business, ag education and the importance of staying in touch with nature. We were joined by a few middle school and high school students who asked some very insightful questions. Dougâs Rule is: âIt starts with the right soilâŚâ â For more information on the Loudoun Field Center go to: LoudounFieldCenter.org. For more info on Fabbioli Cellars and th...2021-09-0930 min
Rules of the Game46. "Be honest, and fulfill your commitments..."Jessica and Butch take on the crisis in Afghanistan. (Ok... when we say "take it on" we don't mean actually... doing anything about it, but talking about it for almost exactly an hour.)
What it boils down to Butch on Afghanistan is that we've lost honor in the world by not fulfilling our commitments to the people that we've made promises to for almost a generation. Jessica seems to think there is more to this; there are some things going on behind the scenes that we don't understand. Other players, other stakeholders are moving the pieces behind...2021-08-261h 01
Rules of the Game45. "Education is about: character, communication, and community."Bahar Picariello, who was the FIRST guest on the Rules of the Game podcast a little over a year ago, returns to discuss the current drama going on in Loudoun County, VA, regarding gender politics, CRT, the handling of the pandemic year 2+, etc.
Along the way, we talk about what Bahar and Butch knew all along: that the public education system has lost its purpose, or at least it is pursuing purposes which are not congruent with a logical approach to education. The modern school system is built for:
1) College and Career Readiness
2) "Socialization"2021-08-1659 min
Rules of the Game44. "Efficiency almost always wins... and we're often the worse for it."For Episode 21 of Season Two, Jessica and Butch talk about the gains in efficiency (based on his latest article on Great Conversation(s)) brought on by the modern age in general, the pandemic in particular, and some ways in which efficiency can come at a cost... in terms of how we work, eat, worship, and live. There is a lot of talk about prayer, and even a little on Downton Abbey.
This week's Rule is: "Efficiency almost always wins...and we're often the worse for it."
Butch's article on "Efficiency..": https://www.greatconversations.us/p...2021-07-301h 05
Rules of the Game43. "'Adult' is not a verb..."For our 20th episode of Season 2, Jessica and Butch discuss what it means to be an "adult"... we have a tendency to focus on the stuff and things that adults need to DO, as opposed to the qualities and characteristics they need to BE. So we talked a little about "kids these days" and some of the things that makes the upcoming generation(s)' experience different.
It's a rough way of introducing the new educational endeavor our host has taken on in Loudoun County, VA, namely: the Loudoun Field Center:
https://loudounfieldcenter.org
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Rules of the Game42. "Charity means loving the deplorable..."Jessica and Butch seek to understand the "anti-tribalism" phenomenon a little more. We talk about Tanner Cross... racism vs. prejudice... what the word "systemic" means... and we ask the question: who are we supposed to love and respect the humanity of if not the person we find the most unappealing and "deplorable"?
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Rules of the Game41. "Fake it 'till you make it..."For our 41st Episode, Jessica and Butch start out chatting about the Terrence Mallick film, The Tree of Life, and quickly switch gears (to dig in deeper at a later date) to "What it means to be a Southerner?" It's a conversation about "values" and "value sets" and what it means for a southern (especially a southern Christian) when they hear things like "D & I (&E)" as a "value." One of the more common slights to Southerners is their tendency to "act fake" in their kindness and sweetness, and Jessica and Butch take issue with that and the importance...2021-06-171h 04
Rules of the Game40. "Show up, pay attention, tell the truth...""What is up with the real estate market?!?" is a question a lot of us have been asking lately. Butch has a "Great Conversation" with his good friend (and the best Real Estate agent in the Milky Way Galaxy) Pamela Jones with Extraordinary Transitions in Loudoun County, VA. We talk about what's going on, why it's so crazy here and elsewhere... a little bit about why women are so much BETTER at it, and how she views what it means to put down roots and be a part of the community.
Pamela's Rule for the podcast is...2021-06-0948 min
Rules of the Game39. "Pursue morality first..."Jessica and Butch continue a conversation started with our special guest in the previous episode with a question of, "From where do people get their moral foundations if not from religion?" We explore the issue thoroughly in terms of online communities, and the workplace and the #metoo world as well. Notwithstanding the conundrum of finding morality in the secular world, we posit that "power" is a poor measure of it. The rule for the day is: "Pursue morality first..." because without it, where will justice emerge from something as confusing as #metoo?
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Rules of the Game38. "Come to me as a human being first..."Local business consultant, Debbie Gee, is a special guest of Butch Porter, and they talk about powerful women in the workforce, the "battle of the sexes" and culture wars in general, the #metoo movement, among other topics involving men and women.Â
The rule for this episode is little bit of a crib from Heather Heying:
"Come to me as a human being first, an individual second, and THEN you can go tribal..."
For more information on Debbie, check out:
https://www.maximumstrategiesllc.com
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Independent Education: https://inded.us  2021-05-271h 06
Rules of the Game37. "Be curious - not judgmental..."For Episode 37, Jessica and Butch have decided to dive deep into the dilemma of: Truth vs Unity. Is it more important to be RIGHT, or to be UNITED? Is it more important to admit what the real "truth" is or to get along with your fellow man? Do we have to choose between, say "evangelism" vs. "ecumenism" in our religious conversations? We talk about CRT a little and specifically what it means for continuing "dialogue" when County Governments, like the one in Loudoun County, VA (where Butch lives) create a "Chief Equity Officer" position.
https://www.jobapscloud...2021-05-211h 17
Rules of the Game36. "Tell stories that are True..."For our 36th episode, Jessica and Butch discuss the nature of terms of the intellect. The journey of Jordan Peterson is a big topic, as well as the concepts of fasting and feasting, intellectual humility vs. "skepticism" and of course the proper way to do theology: apophatically.
The Rule for the day is: "Tell stories that are True..."
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Patreon: https://patreon.com/rulesofthegame2021-05-051h 03
Rules of the Game35. "Hug your neighbor with both arms ... and count to 20."Jessica and Butch chat about the importance of human connection and how much it's been compromised for the last year. Sure the pandemic is serious, but just like anything else, there are tradeoffs, and the cost of losing human connection has been really high, while the benefit is very hard to define or prove. For weeks we were told how (we're still being told how) to wash our hands and count to 20. Our rule for this week:
"Hug your neighbor with both arms... and count to 20."
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Rules of the Game34. "The Future of Education is NOT 'STEM'..."(Listen on your favorite podcast service)Jessica and Butch spend some time talking about the future of education, in terms of what education means, what its purpose is, and what a teacher is. We talk about how the most important thing to teach kids is WHO THEY ARE; also what our responsibilities are as parents, as a community; and the goal of a multi-generational community which needs its elderly (see Episode 33) and it needs its children. Jessica spoke about "intentional" parenting, which involves educator as the role of the parent. Obviously the role of technology came up, and...2021-04-071h 06
Rules of the Game34. "The Future of Education is not 'STEM'..."Jessica and Butch spend some time talking about the future of education, in terms of what education means, what its purpose is, and what a teacher is. We talk about how the most important thing to teach kids is WHO THEY ARE; also what our responsibilities are as parents, as a community; and the goal of a multi-generational community which needs its elderly (see Episode 33) and it needs its children. Jessica spoke about "intentional" parenting, which involves educator as the role of the parent. Obviously the role of technology came up, and the rule of this episode is, of...2021-04-071h 06
Rules of the Game33. "Respect your elders..."Butch welcomes Special Guest Stella Morabito, who is a senior contributor at the Federalist to discuss one of her latest articles on the Cuomo nursing homes scandal. We talk about how, in addition to the simple cost of precious human lives, the callous and dismissive treatment of the elderly has an even greater cost in "cultural memory." In addition we connect the conversation with how our culture has devalued the elderly in terms of how we're raising and educating our kids.
Stella's Rule is: "Respect your elders."
To read more from Stella, go to:
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Rules of the Game32. "Be prepared to serve your community..."For our 9th episode this season, Jessica and Butch discuss the topic of gun control and gun rights. The goal is to get a grasp on what each side of this debate is not seeing of the other one, and get to the heart of the matter: protecting communities. Our rule is "Be prepared to serve... " and do your duty to your community. The rights are one thing... the responsibility is something else altogether.
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Rules of the Game31. "Pursue Truth with every tool at your disposal..."Butch and Jessica are finally digging in and talking about religion (GASP!), and we spend this podcast focusing on the ways in which we access and seek spiritual Truth. Through art and music, through study, and through an ascetic and prayerful approach during the Lenten season as well.
The rule for the day is: "Pursue Truth with every tool at your disposal..." We must look for LOVE, and TRUTH, and BEAUTY, and JOY, and GOOD... everywhere around us. We find these things, sometimes where we least expect it.
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Rules of the Game30. "Don't take yourself too seriously..."For our first "Independent Education Spotlight" of 2021 Butch has a productive conversation with Tim Gardiner of Gamepoint Athletics. We talk about fitness, both before and during the age of COVID-19; we discuss the importance of character and how coaching for athletics and sports is applied to character in life. In addition to exploring a little bit the role of fathers in education, we land upon one of Butch's AND Tim's favorite Virtue in a long list of virtues: Humility. This brings us to Tim's Rule:
"Don't take yourself too seriously..."
(As one of our Independent...2021-03-0554 min
Rules of the Game29. "Pursue leisure for leisure's sake..."Jessica and Butch do a deep dive into the concept of "leisure" and specifically the book by Josef Pieper, "Leisure: the Basis of Culture" which came out in 1947 in Germany... a rather counterintuitive approach considering the close of a generation or two of war. Pieper (and we to the best we are able) distinguish between leisure and "idleness"...And we talk about committing to a more intentional lifestyle, and the rule for the week is: "Pursue leisure for leisure's sake..."
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Rules of the Game28. "Embrace the Sacred Feminine and Stop Saving the World..."Jessica and Butch tackle the topic that is at the top of everyone's mind: the extinction of the human species, and our responsibility (or lack thereof) towards preventing it. It's not that we don't CARE about what is happening on Pennsylvania Avenue... it's just that at this point, we're sort of over it. Instead we talk about Jessica's Rule (as expressed with a twist by Butch): "Embrace the Sacred Feminine and Stop Saving the World"... in other words, stop being "that guy" who tries to solve all the world's problems, and just... wait, listen... It'll likely work itself out.2021-02-111h 04
Journey With Jesus, Bible Books Tour And More...The Woman At The Well. John [Chapter 4: Verses 5-43]Enjoy! a description of finding Jesus.
John 4:13-14 "Jesus answered, "Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Inded, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life."2021-02-0602 min
Rules of the Game23. "First, Do No Harm..."Butch starts this podcast episode out with a public service announcement warning people NOT to go see the new Wonder Woman movie. It's... horrible. After that, Jessica and Butch tackle the issue of vaccines and whether it should be mandatory, and parsing out what is good for society and what is good for families and individuals._______Independent Education: https://inded.usGreat Conversation(s): https://greatconversations.us   ROTG Podcast: https://rotgpodcast.usPatreon: https://patreon.com/rotgpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/realbutchporterVimeo: https://vimeo.com/user126997330 This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at www.greatconversations.us/subsc2021-01-071h 02
Rules of the Game23. "First, Do No Harm..."Butch starts this podcast episode out with a public service announcement warning people NOT to go see the new Wonder Woman movie. It's... horrible. After that, Jessica and Butch tackle the issue of vaccines and whether it should be mandatory, and parsing out what is good for society and what is good for families and individuals.
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Great Conversation(s): https://greatconversations.us  Â
ROTG Podcast: https://rotgpodcast.us Â
Patreon: https://patreon.com/rotgpodcast Â
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2021-01-051h 02
Rules of the Game22. "Let Dad be Dad..."Butch has a chat with his friend and theologian, Muoki Musau, one of the co-hosts of the "Growing Pains" podcast. The topic of the day is masculinity and fatherhood. What does it mean to be a man in the modern age. One of the focuses is of course how it's looked at generationally, as Butch being a Generation X guy looks at it differently than the Millennials of the world. We also connected it to Muoki's discussions on Growing Pains about the meaning of "The American Dream."
(This is Part 1 of 2.... Part 2 will launch Season 2 of Rules...2020-12-291h 16
Rules of the Game20. "Never be intimidated by being by yourself..."Listen on: ( APPLE SPOTIFY GOOGLE ANCHOR ) We had a chance to visit with a couple fellow Virginians, Flor Flores and her son Fernando, in their home, where we discussed their fine collection of Nativity Scenes (âwe stopped counting after 200â)⌠We apologize for the less than perfect audio, but either way this is of course best experienced through the video, where we highlight some of the nativities discussed:Flor's Rule is: "Never be intimidated by being by yourself, because you can always find something that is close to your heart to give you comfort."For more information on the...2020-12-2433 min
Rules of the Game21.. "Speak your mind, with love and compassion."(This is our first LIVESTREAM on FB and YouTube. We're hoping to add some Q&A opportunities, so stay tuned for our next LIVESTREAM next Tuesday, December 29.)
Today we'll be discussing Butch's recent article regarding Ellen/Elliot Page. It's not simply about respect and care for those who are different, but also for those who THINK different, and most importantly how we treat reality and history.
Is it more important that people are not challenged with how they think about themselves, than it is that people are allowed their own views of the world, reality...2020-12-221h 03
Rules of the Game20. "Never be intimidated by being by yourself..."We had a chance to visit with a couple fellow Virginians, Flor Flores and her son Fernando, in their home, where we discussed their fine collection of Nativity Scenes (âwe stopped counting after 200â)⌠We apologize for the less than perfect audio, but either way this is of course best experienced through the video, where we highlight some of the nativities discussed:
https://vimeo.com/491308861
Flor's Rule is: "Never be intimidated by being by yourself, because you can always find something that is close to your heart to give you comfort."
For more information on the...2020-12-1533 min
Rules of the Game19. "Be thankful for your many blessings..."[ LISTEN ON: APPLE | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE | ANCHOR ](Other podcast service? https://wavve.link/rotgpodcast )Butch and Jessica take a stab at Thanksgiving, at the draconian regulations of numerous state, county, and city executives in limiting the number of people gathered in a private home for the holiday. They talk about the latest article on the "Great Conversations" blog ( https://www.greatconversations.us/p/lord-we-thank-you-for-lines-not-to ) regarding what lines would you not allow the government to cross, and what are you willing to endure to stop them._______Independent Education: https://inded.usGreat Conversation(s): https://greatconversations.us   ROTG Podcast: https://rotgpodcast.usPatre...2020-12-041h 03
Rules of the Game19. "Be thankful for your many blessings..."Butch and Jessica take a stab at Thanksgiving, at the draconian regulations of numerous state, county, and city executives in limiting the number of people gathered in a private home for the holiday. They talk about the latest article on the "Great Conversations" blog ( https://www.greatconversations.us/p/lord-we-thank-you-for-lines-not-to ) regarding what lines would you not allow the government to cross, and what are you willing to endure to stop them.
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Rules of the Game18. "Never underestimate what someone else can do..."This week's rule is an inverse of the rule from Episode 16, which was (courtesy of General Bugs Forsythe): Â "Don't let anybody ever tell you you can't do something." Wayne Estes instead takes a look at his responsibility as a teacher and says, "Never underestimate what someone else can do." Kids will surprise you...adults will surprise you, too, in what they can do if they put their mind to something or take a different, or unexpected angle at it... Â
This episode is one of our Education Spotlights, (like Episode's 5 and 7) where we take a deep dive conversation in...2020-11-2445 min
Rules of the Game17. "Enforce the Tenth Amendment."LISTEN ON: APPLE | GOOGLE | SPOTIFY (The Video version is available to subscribers ahead of time. Please find out how to subscribe below.) Jessica and Butch take some time to discuss the results of the election, and the implications of Donald Trump's efforts to fight the results. They also talk about what they look for in a President, what we should be for, and how that applies to State and local positions. #elections #trump #biden #politics #election2020 ___________ Independent Education: https://inded.usGreat Conversation(s): https://greatconversations.substack.com  ROTG Podcast: https://rotgpodcast.usPatreon: https://patreon.com/rotgpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/realbutchporterYouTube: https://ww...2020-11-171h 06
Rules of the Game17. "Enforce the Tenth Amendment"Jessica and Butch take some time to discuss the results of the election, and the implications of Donald Trump's efforts to fight the results. They also talk about what they look for in a President, what we should for, and how that applies to State and local positions.
#elections #trump #biden #politics #election2020
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Rules of the Game16. "Don't let anybody tell you you can't do something...For the 8th and last #LoudounRules episode for 2020, we're back in the Library at Dodona Manor, with General Hugh "Bugs" Forsythe. We talked about Veteran's Day, the state of the military in the U.S., a little foreign policy, and the challenges of leadership. The General's Rule is: "Don't let anybody ever tell you you can't do something."Veteran's Day is today. We enjoyed commemorating our Veterans at Dodona Manor in Leesburg:https://www.georgecmarshall.org/events/veterans-day-commemoration___________Independent Education:Â https://inded.usGreat Conversation(s):Â https://greatconversations.substack.comROTG Podcast:Â https://rotgpodcast.usPatreon:Â https://patreon.com/rotgpodcastTwitter:Â https://twitter.com/realb...2020-11-1130 min
Rules of the Game16. "Don't let anybody ever tell you you can't do something..."For the 8th and last #LoudounRules episode for 2020, we're back in the Library at Dodona Manor, with General Hugh "Bugs" Forsythe. We talked about Veteran's Day, the state of the military in the U.S., a little foreign policy, and the challenges of leadership. The General's Rule is: "Don't let anybody ever tell you you can't do something."
Veteran's Day is tomorrow (Wednesday November 11). If you're in range of Leesburg, VA, come commemorate our Veterans at Dodona Manor in Leesburg:
https://www.georgecmarshall.org/events/veterans-day-commemoration
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Great C...2020-11-1030 min
Rules of the Game15. "Become a great listener..."We're back at Kahvilla Coffee House with local legend, Suhile Alami, creator and Chief Hands Bringer at the Real Husbands of Loudoun County (RHOLC) group. We talk about Suhile' immigrant experience, the Foundation that RHOLC created, as well as (again) things that Butch is really bad at, like dieting, working out, and playing golf. We also touch on what it means to be a man in the modern age. Suhile's rule is: "Become a great listener..." What an important message for Election Day.
For more about the RHOLC, go to:
https://www.rholcfoundation.org/
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Rules of the Game13. "Be nice to people..."(LISTEN ON:  Apple -  Spotify -  Anchor )What do you get when you get a guy who is fairly obsessed with politics and also sees it as his sport, and a guy who is obsessed with sports and sees politics as his reality television? Butch Porter, your host, and special guest Geoff Crawley, host of "Voice of the Fan," (formerly and soon to be rehabilitated). We talk about sports, politics, the politics of sports, and a LITTLE about the sport of politics. Geoff's RULE is one that should be simple, but it obviously isn't, or we wouldn't be where we...2020-10-271h 11
Rules of the Game14. "Own your choices..."Butch and Jessica reconvene over various topics, including Covid, local races, and of course... the big decision this coming Tuesday, and that is who we are going to vote for and why for President and Vice President. Both Jessica and Butch voted third party in the previous election, but now we have to make a choice....and own it. (This is the free to the public half-hour version of the episode... the full version will be available with subscription on Great Conversations and/or Patreon.)
Patreon full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/43223761
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Great Conversation(s...2020-10-2733 min
Rules of the Game13. "Be nice to people..."What do you get when you get a guy who is fairly obsessed with politics and also sees it as his sport, and a guy who is obsessed with sports and sees politics as his reality television? Butch Porter, your host, and special guest Geoff Crawley, host of "Voice of the Fan," (formerly and soon to be rehabilitated). We talk about sports, politics, the politics of sports, and a LITTLE about the sport of politics. Geoff's RULE is one that should be simple, but it obviously isn't, or we wouldn't be where we are: "Be nice to people..."
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Rules of the Game12. "Don't compare people to Nazis..."(LISTEN ON: Apple - Spotify - Anchor )For our 7th "Loudoun Rules" episode (#12 for the podcast) Butch is back at Dodona Manor -- Â this time on the front porch on what had to be the most beautiful day of the year -- to have a "Great Conversation" with Phyllis Randall, the current Chair of the Board of Supervisors of Loudoun County, Virginia. We learn a little about her background, chat about criminal justice reform, the office of the President, checks and balances, Â the role of government as a whole and the importance of local government.Phyllis' Ch...2020-10-1338 min
Rules of the Game12. "Don't compare people to Nazis..."For our 7th "Loudoun Rules" episode (#12 for the podcast) Butch is back at Dodona Manor -- Â this time on the front porch on what had to be the most beautiful day of the year -- to have a "Great Conversation" with Phyllis Randall, the current Chair of the Board of Supervisors of Loudoun County, Virginia. We learn a little about her background, chat about criminal justice reform, the office of the President, checks and balances, Â the role of government as a whole and the importance of local government.
Phyllis' official Chair webpage: https://www.loudoun.gov/2223/Chair-Phyllis-J-Randall2020-10-1338 min
Rules of the Game11. "Inform yourself, then vote..."(LISTEN ON: APPLE â  SPOTIFY â ANCHOR )Jessica Hausberger has made it to the second round in our nationwide search for a regular co-host on the Rules of the Game Podcast. For Episode 11, Butch and Jessica chat about: Aristotle and citizenship, choosing legislators by lottery, voter fraud, local elections and a little about the November Presidential race. Jessica's new article is up on Great Conversation(s): https://greatconversations.substack.com/p/democracy-and-the-politics-of-voting Relate Podcast with Jessica and Grace https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-relate-podcast-w-jessica-grace/id1479244826Independent Education: https://inded.us Great Conversation(s): https://gr...2020-10-0948 min
Rules of the Game11. "Inform yourself...then vote..."Jessica Hausberger has made it to the second round in our nationwide search for a regular co-host on the Rules of the Game Podcast. For Episode 11, Butch and Jessica chat about: Aristotle and citizenship, choosing legislators by lottery, voter fraud, local elections and a little about the November Presidential race. Jessica's new article is up on Great Conversation(s):
https://greatconversations.substack.com/p/democracy-and-the-politics-of-voting
Relate Podcast with Jessica and Grace
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-relate-podcast-w-jessica-grace/id1479244826
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Independent Education: https://inded.us
Great Conversation(s): https://greatconversations.substack...2020-10-0748 min
Rules of the Game10. "Don't let the kids have a cell phone until High School..."(LISTEN ON: APPLE â SPOTIFY â ANCHOR â YouTube)For our 10th episode, we go national again with the beautiful and talented Jessica Hausberger, who also has a podcast with her mother Grace called, "Relate Podcast." Â Â The topic of the day is the "Social Dilemma" Documentary on Netflix where former execs of the leading social media companies explain, technically, and with great conviction, why their platforms might have gone a little too far in creating... well... an addiction to their services.Center for Humane Technologyhttps://www.humanetech.com"Social Dilemma" Filmhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaaC57tcci02020-09-3046 min
Rules of the Game10. "Don't let the kids have a cell phone until High School..."For our 10th episode, we go national again with the beautiful and talented Jessica Hausberger, who also has a podcast with her mother Grace called, "Relate Podcast." Â Â The topic of the day is the "Social Dilemma" Documentary on Netflix where former execs of the leading social media companies explain, technically, and with great conviction, why their platforms might have gone a little too far in creating... well... an addiction to their services.
Center for Humane Technology
https://www.humanetech.com
"Social Dilemma" Film
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaaC57tcci0
Re...2020-09-2946 min
Rules of the Game9. "Keep the faith..."For our 9th Episode, we sit down with Tony Howard, President of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce, to talk about the state of business and the economy in the age of COVID-19. We discuss "mixed use," thinking outside the box, the competitive position that Loudoun County, Virginia is in, a little Richmond and D.C. politics, and lastly, Tony's rule, especially for these troubling times: "Keep the Faith..." Keep working hard and doing your best, and we'll get through this as neighbors and businesses.More info:https://loudounchamber.org_____________Independent Educationhttps://inded.usGreat Conversation(s)https://greatconversations...2020-09-2241 min
Rules of the Game9. "Keep the faith..."For our 9th Episode, we sit down with Tony Howard, President of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce, to talk about the state of business and the economy in the age of COVID-19. We discuss "mixed use," thinking outside the box, the competitive position that Loudoun County, Virginia is in, a little Richmond and D.C. politics, and lastly, Tony's rule, especially for these troubling times: "Keep the Faith..." Keep working hard and doing your best, and we'll get through this as neighbors and businesses.
More info:
https://loudounchamber.org
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Independent Education
...2020-09-1641 min
Rules of the Game8. "If you're going to do something, don't half-ass it.(LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PLATFORM)Local Artist @kaeley.boyle was our guest on the 8th episode of the Rules of the Game Podcast. Kaeley is a painter, and owner of The Fine Gallery (itâs FINE... really. Everything is fine.). She is also the Director of the Loudoun Arts Film Festival which starts Thursday Sept. 10 50 West Vineyards in Middleburg! We talk about being a gallery owner in the age of Covid, geeked out on movies a little bit, and talked about Kaeley's Rule which is: "If you're going to do something, don't half-ass it..." Because, even though hate...2020-09-1033 min
Rules of the Game8. âIf youâre going to do something, donât half-ass it...âLocal artist Kaeley Boyle is our guest for Episode 8. Kaeley is a painter, and owner of the âFine Galleryâ (itâs FINE... really. Everything is fine.). She is also the Director of the Loudoun Arts Film Festival which starts Thursday Sept. 10. Â We talked about being a gallery owner in the age of Covid, geeked out on movies a little bit, and talked about Kaeley's Rule which is: "If you're going to do something, don't half-ass it..." Because, even though hate has no home on the ROTG Podcast, Kaeley had to admit that she HATES mediocrity.
For more info on...2020-09-0933 min
Rules of the Game7. "Be prepared to be comfortable being uncomfortable..."For Episode 7 (our third Education Focus episode) we âZoomedâ with Charles McDowell of Hard Work Martial Arts in Sterling, VA. We talked about what Kung Fu actually means, why physical discipline is critical in developing mental discipline, the challenge of maintaining a kid-centric business during... the âC wordâ, and some tips on helping kids stay on task with âzoomschoolâ... More info on Hard Work Martial Arts: https://www.hardworkma.comIndependent Education: https://inded.usGreat Conversation(s): https://greatconversations.substack.comROTG Podcast: https://rotgpodcast.usPatreon: https://patreon.com/rulesofthegame This is a public episode. Get access to pri...2020-09-0833 min
Rules of the Game7. âPrepare to be comfortable being uncomfortable...âFor Episode 7 (our third Education Focus episode) we âZoomedâ with Charles McDowell of Hard Work Martial Arts in Sterling, VA. We talked about what Kung Fu actually means, why physical discipline is critical in developing mental discipline, the challenge of maintaining a kid-centric business during... the âC wordâ, and some tips on helping kids stay on task with âzoomschoolâ...Â
More info on Hard Work Martial Arts: https://www.hardworkma.com
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IndED: https://inded.us
Great Conversation(s): https://greatconversations.substack.com
ROTG Podcast: https://rotgpodcast.us
2020-09-0833 min
Rules of the Game6. "Ask, 'What does love require of me...'"(ADD US TO YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST FEED)Episode 6 is a wide ranging conversation about faith, church, political disagreements, and how a changing culture and the pandemic have combined to affect church. Our special guest is Drew Clyde, pastor of Headway Church, and creator of Leesburg Junction and organizer of the One Gathering, a local prayer event where several local churches come together and pray for our nation and world. Drewâs Rule is: âAsk: âWhat does love require of me in this moment?ââ More info:Headway Church: https://www.makeheadway.orgLeesburg Junction: https://www.leesburgjunction.comOne Gathering: ht...2020-09-0335 min
Rules of the Game6. âAlways ask, âWhat does love require of me...âEpisode 6 is a wide ranging conversation about faith, church, political disagreements, and how a changing culture and the pandemic have combined to affect church. Our special guest is Drew Clyde, pastor of Headway Church, and creator of Leesburg Junction and organizer of the One Gathering, a local prayer event where several local churches come together and pray for our nation and world. More info:
Headway Church: https://www.makeheadway.org
Leesburg Junction: https://www.leesburgjunction.com
One Gathering: https://onechurchloudoun.org
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IndED: https://inded.us
Great Conversation(s...2020-09-0335 min
Rules of the Game5. "Slow down, and think..."For our 5th episode, weâre on the âZoomsâ again to chat with Chad Hamel, who runs the Coderschool in Ashburn, Virginia (down the road from your host). CoderSchool helps kids learn how to code, and through coding, how to think, to ask tough questions (mainly: âWhy?). More on their program can be found at: CoderSchool Ashburn. We talk about the reason why coding is such a valuable tool, and Chadâs Rule, which is:âSlow Down⌠and think.â (Itâs almost like Ferris Buellerâs rule⌠but completely different)(To listen to this podcast on any of your favorite po...2020-08-2833 min
Rules of the Game5. "Slow down...and think."For our 5th episode, we're on the "Zooms" again to chat with Chad Hamel, who runs the Coderschool in Ashburn, Virginia (down the road from your host). CoderSchool helps kids learn how to code, and through coding, how to think, to ask tough questions (mainly: "Why?). More on their program can be found at: CoderSchool Ashburn. We talk about the reason why coding is such a valuable tool, and Chad's Rule, which is: "Slow Down... and think."
(It's almost like Ferris Bueller's rule... but completely different)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsYBtfQ3QDo
Other N...2020-08-2733 min
Rules of the Game4. "There IS such a thing as a free lunch..."For Episode 4 we sit down in the kitchen at Dodona Manor with local attorney, Peter Burnett, to talk about the Ampersand Pantry Project. Peterâs Rule was a collection of five âsuggestions for a more productive lifeâ including: Avoid Regret. Go First. and Practice Kindness⌠for more info on the Ampersand Pantry Project, go here: https://volunteer.loudouncares.org/agency/detail/?agency_id=113322(Now, well over 36,000 servedâŚ)(More on Rules of the Game)Weâre almost everywhere you can be on the internet. And everywhere that you can listen to podcasts. Subscribe, and give us a 5 star review every chance...2020-08-2532 min
Rules of the Game4. âThere IS such a thing as a free lunch...âFor Episode 4 we sit down in the kitchen at Dodona Manor with local attorney, Peter Burnett, to talk about the Ampersand Pantry Project. Peterâs Rule was a collection of five âsuggestions for a more productive lifeâ: Avoid Regret. Go First. Practice Kindness, Be Grateful, Enjoy Today...
for more info on the Ampersand Pantry Project, go here: https://volunteer.loudouncares.org/agency/detail/?agency_id=113322
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Independent Education: https://inded.us
Great Conversation(s): http://greatconversations.us
ROTG Podcast: https://rotgpodcast.us2020-08-2532 min
Rules of the Game3. "If you think you really understand something..."For Episode 3 of the Podcast, we have Special Guest, Randy Lioz, from Braver Angels, an organization created in late 2016, dedicated to fighting polarization in American politics and discourse.Randyâs rule is: âIf you think you truly understand something (especially how someone thinks or why they think it), ask one more question.â(Note: This is our first Zoom podcast, but it makes three episodes, so start looking for notices to register on Spotify and Apple, etc.) This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at www.greatconversations.us/subscribe2020-08-071h 01
Rules of the Game3. "If you think you understand something..."For Episode 3 of the Podcast, we have Special Guest, Randy Lioz, from Braver Angels, an organization created in late 2016, dedicated to fighting polarization in American politics and discourse.
Randyâs rule is: âIf you think you truly understand something (especially how someone thinks or why they think it), ask one more question.â
https://braverangels.org
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Independent Education: https://inded.us
Great Conversation(s): http://greatconversations.us
ROTG Podcast: https://rotgpodcast.us2020-08-051h 01
Rules of the Game2. "Be authentic, and live your life authentically..."conversations sophia audio-MP3.mp3This week, for our second episode we move to the living room at Dodona Manor, the historical home of George C. Marshall in Downtown Leesburg, Virginia.Host Butch Porter sits down with local author, Sophia A. Nelson to talk about Republican Party politics in Virginia, race relations, Confederate statues, and her book "E Pluribus One."Â Listen in. Share. Like. etc. One more episode which will be recorded on Aug 12, and weâll be launching into Spotify, Apple Podcast, etc. But for now, share this link and our Patreon Page.#leesburgrules #loudounrules #rulesofthegame 2020-07-2830 min
Rules of the Game1. "You can plan to your hearts content, but...This week, for our inaugural podcast, we kick off our podcast in the breakfast room at Dodona Manor, the historical home of George C Marshall in Downtown Leesburg, Virginia.Our special guest is Bahar Picariello, the âHomeschool Ambassadorâ who as a single working mom has turned her homeschooling into a platform/enterprise for supporting other parents.Not only our inaugural video podcast, but also Mr. Porterâs entry into the Reimagine Education Conference, which launches this weekend. If youâre considering taking on true blue homeschooling this year, check out the conference, and learn more about IndED.2020-07-2334 min
Rules of the Game2. "Be authentic, and live your life authentically..."This week, for our second episode we move to the living room at Dodona Manor, the historical home of George C. Marshall in Downtown Leesburg, Virginia.
Host Butch Porter sits down with local author, Sophia A. Nelson to talk about Republican Party politics in Virginia, race relations, Confederate statues, and her book "E Pluribus One."
Listen in. Share. Like. etc. One more episode which will be recorded on Aug 12, and weâll be launching into Spotify, Apple Podcast, etc. But for now, share this link and our "substack" at Great Conversation(s).
#leesburgrules #lo...2020-07-2230 min
Rules of the Game1. "You can plan to your hearts content, but..."This week, for our inaugural podcast, we kick off our podcast in the breakfast room at Dodona Manor, the historical home of George C Marshall in Downtown Leesburg, Virginia.
Our special guest is Bahar Picariello, the âHomeschool Ambassadorâ who as a single working mom has turned her homeschooling into a platform/enterprise for supporting other parents.
Not only our inaugural video podcast, but also Mr. Porterâs entry into the Reimagine Education Conference, which launches this weekend. If youâre considering taking on true blue homeschooling this year, check out the conference, and learn more about In...2020-07-0834 min
VR Gear Daily PodcastVRGear Daily | Episode #23 - Valve Inded Available? More HLA Games - Google I/O Dev. Conf. CanceledLetâs talk about Valve Index! Will more headsets be available next week? Some sources say yes! Valve shares more details on Half Life Alyx and the future of the Half Life franchise. And, Google has canceled their Annual Developer conference that was planned for May 12-14.2020-03-0420 min
Lul Dayvaun's showInded2018-06-1102 min
Morning MinuteMonday, March 5, 2018As the schools get ready for student walkouts, Loudoun Youth Inc. and IndED are putting on three forums on school safety; about 17,500 people lost power in that storm.2018-03-0500 min
A Sound HeartYou Are More Than You Are Willing to Believe You AreIf a lie is artful and deceptive manner it is believed. Lies are living things. Yes, they are dark and misleading living things. Lies have the power to control and change one's true destiny. Lies are carefully studied and researched for their effectiveness and ability to distort reality. What do you think think tanks are all about? The mythical common man is always the victim of lies. The state chooses the fictions that it wants its citizen-victims to believe. Most "live" their lives believing the fictions of the state. God however, has another plan for you and me- eternal life through Je...2016-07-2316 min
A Sound HeartYou Are More Than You Are Willing to Believe You AreIf a lie is artful and deceptive manner it is believed. Lies are living things. Yes, they are dark and misleading living things. Lies have the power to control and change one's true destiny. Lies are carefully studied and researched for their effectiveness and ability to distort reality. What do you think think tanks are all about? The mythical common man is always the victim of lies. The state chooses the fictions that it wants its citizen-victims to believe. Most "live" their lives believing the fictions of the state. God however, has another plan for you and me- eternal life through Je...2016-07-2315 min
Fantasy Sports and PoliticsFSP: Wichita State, Knicks, LA Angles, Yes Inded Reed and moreOn this episode, Vic and Jerry discuss the New York Knicks, Wichita State, the LA Angels and thier team. Also Mike Wright takes us back stage after the Mike "Yes Indeed" Reed fight.2014-03-081h 29