The Commonwealth Matters Podcast
1) In Memory of Charlie Kirk
**On this episode of The Commonwealth Matters, Richard Nelson takes a thoughtful look at the sudden death of Charlie Kirk, one of the most prominent conservative voices of his generation. Richard expl...Show More
2) The Family and Cultural Renewal w/Dr. Ryan T. Anderson
On this episode of Commonwealth Matters: Dr. Ryan T. Anderson, president of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, joins Richard Nelson for a conversation on the family and cultural renewal. Dr. Anderso...Show More
3) The Importance of Family to a Healthy Society w/ Colin Smothers
In this episode, we delve into the fundamental aspects of a healthy society, questioning whether it is rooted in the individual or the family. We explore the impact of family breakdowns and examine th...Show More
4) Who's Afraid of Christian Nationalism? w/ Mark David Hall
A recent MSNBC article claimed that Donald Trump uses Christianity as a political prop to advance a theocracy and Kamala Harris practices the Christian faith she was raised in and embraces pluralism. ...Show More
5) Marriage and the Family w/ Dr. Brad Wilcox
Is marriage an out-of-date institution? Does it get in the way of happiness and fulfillment? To talk further about the importance of marriage to individuals, families, and society, Dr. Brad Wilcox of ...Show More
6) Strong Families, Strong Future w/ Richard Nelson
This episode of Commonwealth Matters Richard Nelson explores why strong families are essential to a healthy and flourishing society. Stable homes nurture happiness, improve health outcomes, and set th...Show More
7) The Big Beautiful Bill w/ Richard Nelson
Richard Nelson explores the economic and practical implications of the Big Beautiful Bill for Kentuckians and Americans at large. He unpacks how the proposed legislation could reshape key sectors of t...Show More
8) Don't Follow Your Heart w/ Thaddeus Williams
Is the best way to find yourself to look within? In this week's edition of the Commonwealth Matters, we are joined by Thaddeus Williams,Ā assistant professor of Systematic Theology for Talbot School of...Show More
9) Creation & the Clash of Worldviews w/ Ken Ham
In this thought-provoking episode, Richard Nelson welcomes Ken Hamāfounder, president, and CEO of Answers in Genesis and visionary behind the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounterāfor a wide-ranging d...Show More
10) Engaging Culture with Moral Clarity w/ John Stonestreet
On this episode of Commonwealth Matters, John Stonestreet of the Colson Center joins Richard Nelson to discuss how Christianity speaks to the cultural challenges of our time. They explore the importan...Show More