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Virtuous RootsBumper Sticker Theology: Reclaiming Prudence in a Meme-Culture WorldIn this episode of Virtuous Roots, hosts Thomas McCuddy, Thomas Quackenbush, and Nick Wiegand dive into the world of "TikTok theology" and the destructive power of "bumper sticker" mantras. The team explores how common social media slogans—like "You don't owe anyone anything" or "You are enough"—can subtly undermine Christian doctrine and family life by tapping into our natural desire for a self-centered lifestyle.The conversation highlights the vital role of prudence, the virtue of knowing how to do the right thing at the right time. By breaking down the logic behind popular memes and contrasting them...
2026-02-2624 minVirtuous RootsCultivating the Virtue of Hard WorkIn an era of instant gratification and "get rich quick" mentalities, how do we teach the next generation that effort is more than just a means to an end? In this episode of Virtuous Roots, Thomas McCuddy, Thomas Quackenbush, and Nick Wiegand dig deep into the theology and practicality of hard work.The team explores work not as a result of the Fall, but as a purposeful calling designed by God. They break down how hard work is fundamentally tied to the virtue of fortitude—the ability to pursue a difficult good despite the obstacles.Ke...
2026-02-0524 min
It’s Catholic, Y’all!It's Catholic, Y'all! | Sacred Music with FlorianiJoining us is Thomas Quackenbush of Floriani, a Catholic male vocal ensemble that is rooted in the revitalization of sacred choral music through teaching and performing. They became a household name after singing at the National Eucharistic Congress in 2024. They will be teaching, singing for Mass, and performing in Savannah on October 9, 2025.
www.floriani.org
Floriani Event at Sacred Heart, Savannah
Gregorian Chant Academy
Floriani's Chant School Podcast
2025-09-3039 min
Hey Culture030. Carl Jung, Jordan Peterson, & Charlie Kirk | Meaning and Truth | Thomas QuackenbushWe live in a time of meaninglessness where leftists and relativists care more about ideology than human lives. Carl Jung would point to how it reveals their shadow (human sinfulness, depravity). Joining me in this episode is Thomas Quackenbush as we discuss how psychologists such as Jung and Jordan B. Peterson and their search for responsibility and meaning. We talk about archetypes and shared unconscious. These concepts directly speak into the assination of Charlie Kirk and we give tribute to him and his legacy.More on Thomas Quackenbush and Families of Virtues:familiesofvirtue.com SALA:salamissions.africaApologetics SA:apologeticssa...
2025-09-111h 16
In Good Company with Mike Thomas020: From 9-5 to Full-Time Creator w/ Jared QuackenbushJoin us as we sit down with Jared Quackenbush, as he shares his journey from working a 9-5 to launching a 7-figure content agency.Roc City Media has been elevating blue-collar & specialized professionals with dynamic visuals to become industries leader for 16+ years. Learn more here: https://roccitymedia.comThis podcast is presented by Thomas Media Group. Thomas Media Group is a full-service digital marketing agency located in Rochester, NY. More info here: https://thomasmediagroup.co
2025-02-2528 min
Hey Culture017. Christian Special Forces | Classical Virtues | Dr. Thomas McCuddy & Thomas QuackenbushChristians should be salt and light and have an impact on the world, but these days they are ill-equipped, according to Dr. McCuddy and Mr. Quackenbush this is because of a lack of virtue.
More about Families of Virtue:
https://familiesofvirtue.com
https://www.classicalvirtueacademy.com
SALA (Salt and Light Africa):
https://salamissions.africa/wp
Apologetics SA Conference:
https://apologeticssa.co.za
2024-11-171h 07
Hey Culture009. Despair, Meaninglessness, and the Antidote (Existentialism Part 2) | Thomas QuackenbushAtheism took existentialism from Christianity (Kierkegaard) but removed God as the foundation. This leads to despair always lurking and crouching at the door. In this episode (part 2), Thomas Quackenbush and I talk about atheistic existentialism, meaning, Camus, grunge music, and Kurt Cobain.
More about Thomas Quackenbush and Families of Virtue:
https://familiesofvirtue.com
https://www.classicalvirtueacademy.com
SALA (Salt and Light Africa):
https://salamissions.africa/wp
2024-07-281h 15
Hey Culture008. Meaning, Responsibility, and God (Existentialism Part 1) | Thomas QuackenbushThe despair of nihilism leaves one at odds concerning meaning. Existentialism crops up as people want to assert their own meaning. There are two types of existentialism, Christian and Atheistic. In this episode (part 1), Thomas Quackenbush explains more about Christian existentialism
More about Thomas Quackenbush and Families of Virtue:
https://familiesofvirtue.com
https://www.classicalvirtueacademy.com
SALA (Salt and Light Africa):
https://salamissions.africa/wp
2024-07-121h 10
Literate MachineElon Musk, Wokeness, and the Myth of MeritocracyHow Tony Stark, the myth of meritocracy, and our unspoken beliefs about genius explain Elon Musk and the (re)turn of eugenics to the right wing Blog version and information about podcast and mailing list: https://literatemachine.com/2024/04/01/elon-musk-wokeness-and-the-myth-of-meritocracy If you enjoyed this, please tell someone, as word-of-mouth is how projects like this grow. For as little as $1 an episode, you can get exclusive authors notes, excerpts, and early access to episodes by supporting me on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/ericrosenfield Thanks to my current Patrons: Kathryn Carruthers, Gabi...
2024-04-0137 min
Good DistinctionsEp. 28 - Floriani and Sacred Music: Exploring the Depths with Thomas QuackenbushPlease take a few moments to leave a RATING on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Thank you for watching Good Distinctions. This post is public so feel free to share it.Summary of the Episode:In this conversation, Will Wright interviews Thomas Quackenbush of Floriani about Sacred Music. They discuss the search for ancient Hebrew music, the expansiveness of Sacred Music, the blending of Eastern and Western sacred music, and the challenges of integrating liturgical music. They also explore the importance of rediscovering Roman sacred music, the influence of publishing...
2024-03-181h 26
ChantWorksFEAR NOT with FlorianiChantWorks presents Fear Not. Host Linda Hoffman speaks with Thomas Quackenbush, Graham Crawly, Georgio Navarini and Joe Daly, members of Floriani.Learn more at https://www.floriani.org or email them at info@floriani.org.
2023-06-2022 min
Rabbitt Stew ComicsEpisode 275Comics Reviews: The Other History of the DC Universe 1 by John Ridley, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Andrea Cucchi, Jose Villarrubia Dark Nights: Death Metal - The Multiverse Who Laughs by Scott Snyder, Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner, Brandon Thomas, Joshua Williamson, James Tynion IV, Patton Oswalt, Saladin Ahmed, Scot Eaton, Tom Mandrake, Sanford Greene, Chad Hardin, Juan Gedeon, Norm Rapmund, Hi-Fi, David Baron, Sian Mandrake, Mike Spicer, Enrica Eren Angiolini Red Hood 51 by Shawn Martinbrough, Tony Akins, Stefano Gaudiano, Paul Mounts Marvel Action: Chillers 1 by Jeremy Whitley, Seth Smith, Derek Charm, Nahuel Ruiz Marvel Action: Avengers 1-2 by Katie Cook, Butch...
2020-11-282h 32
25 Years of Vampire: The MasqueradeVictorian Age Vampire Companion - Episode 184We bring you: secret societies, Victorian antagonists and plenty of viewpoints to fit the topics in the Victorian Companion book. Enjoy!CreditsWritten by:Ann Sullivan Braidwood (Victorian Characters)Mark Cenczyk (The Twilight Globe)Genevieve Cogman (The Stories of the Age)Daniel L. Quackenbush (The Practical Arts)Mikko Rautalahti (The Night Society and Beyond)W. Van Meter (Behind the Façade) VampireWorld of Darkness created by Mark Rein•HagenAdditional Material by Adam Tinworth (Docks: The Lifeblood of Civilization)Storyteller Game System Design: Mark Rein•HagenDev...
2020-09-251h 12
Cyber PD PodcastEpisode 12 - Co-Teaching in the Middle School ClassroomKelly Quackenbush and John Thomas are joined by Agora Middle School Math co-teachers, Karen Hamburger and Jenna Dietrich, to discuss co-teaching in the cyber classroom. They discuss co-planning, co-instruction, and co-assessing, highlighting the importance of communication between co-teachers.
2019-03-1419 min
Cyber PD PodcastEpisode 11 - Co-Teaching in the Elementary ClassroomIn this episode, hosts Kelly Quackenbush and John Thomas are joined by Agora Elementary School ELA co-teachers Gina Mallon and Robin Hartman to discuss co-teaching in the cyber classroom. They discuss co-planning, co-instruction, and co-assessing, as well as some of what co-teaching allows in the classroom.
2019-03-1230 min
Cyber PD PodcastTapping in the ClassroomIn this episode, hosts Kelly Quackenbush and John Thomas are joined by Agora Elementary advanced learner math teacher, Megan Kiebler. Megan will introduce us to the concept of tapping, which is a free stress relief technique that can be used for teachers or students. In the episode, we discuss the benefits of using tapping for teachers as well as students, how to use it most effectively, and with whom it should be used.
Find resources at cyberpdpodcast.blogspot.com.
2019-03-0114 min
Cyber PD PodcastConnect 4: Four Strategies for Connecting with Students in a Cyber SchoolIn this episode, John Thomas and Kelly Quackenbush interview Amber Brisbane, a transition teacher at Agora Cyber Charter School. They discuss four strategies that Amber has identified that help to build relationships with students. Those strategies are, “Kicking It Old School,” “Conversations Matter,” “Reflect and Refresh,” and “Keep It Real.” Find out how you can use those strategies to build relationships with your students in this episode.
2019-02-1329 min
Cyber PD PodcastWhat Game Developers Know About Motivating StudentsIn this week's episode, guest Allison Keefe, a middle school ELA teacher with Agora Cyber Charter School, joins hosts Kelly Quackenbush and John Thomas to discuss what game developers know about keeping players motivated, and how teachers can bring those strategies into the classroom.
http://cyberpdpodcast.blogspot.com/2019/01/episode-6-what-game-developers-know.html
2019-01-3033 min
Cyber PD PodcastReaching Students with Emotional Support Needs in the Cyber EnvironmentIn this episode Agora High School Emotional Support Teachers, Heather Silberman and Anta Brucker join our co-hosts, Kelly Quackenbush and John Thomas. They discuss topics such as:
--What it means for students to have emotional support needs.
--The reasons students with emotional support needs join cyber schools.
--The relationship between "Emotional Support" and "Behavioral Support."
--Building relationships with students who have emotional supports in the cyber environment.
--How general education teachers can meet the needs of students with emotional disturbances.
--The importance of developing relationships between emotional support teachers and general education teachers.
2019-01-2423 min
Daddy on Board#117 "Flex Those Muscles"
Mike Quackenbush talks about the travails of parenting. He explores the daily struggles that confront new parents. New parents looking for great information about the parenting process should look no further.
DADDY ON BOARD
Episode: #117 "Flex Those Muscles"
Runtime: 24:28 (12.1 MB)
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Description: Mike's got the top stories: changes to Russian laws about adoptions by American parents, a new year's approach to parenting resolutions, Thomas the Tank Engine for sale, teaching manners to kids, and a bunch more! We thank our exclusive show sponsor Cobra Electronics!
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2013-01-0400 minDaddy on Board#114 "Sodor is a Fascist Paradise"
Mike Quackenbush talks about the travails of parenting. He explores the daily struggles that confront new parents. New parents looking for great information about the parenting process should look no further.
DADDY ON BOARD
Episode: #114 "Sodor is a Fascist Paradise"
Runtime: 26:40 (13.1 MB)
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Description: Mike serves up stories on absurdism and Thomas the Tank Engine, the trauma of Santa Claus, one Argentine mother's search for her missing daughter, new research on the childless, BPA plastics and a bunch more in addition to your Little Victories! We thank our exclusive show...
2012-12-1400 minDaddy on Board#114 "Sodor is a Fascist Paradise"
Mike Quackenbush talks about the travails of parenting. He explores the daily struggles that confront new parents. New parents looking for great information about the parenting process should look no further.
DADDY ON BOARD
Episode: #114 "Sodor is a Fascist Paradise"
Runtime: 26:40 (13.1 MB)
DOWNLOAD (mp3)
Description: Mike serves up stories on absurdism and Thomas the Tank Engine, the trauma of Santa Claus, one Argentine mother's search for her missing daughter, new research on the childless, BPA plastics and a bunch more in addition to your Little Victories! We thank our exclusive show...
2012-12-1400 min