Bierce was an American short story writer, journalist, poet, and Civil War veteran who was known for his social commentary.

1. Politics is the strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles; the conduct of public affairs for private advantage.

2. The lottery is tax on people who are...

Brent Hebert introduces this talk…

He says he had the pleasure of meeting George Grant 2 or 3 years ago at the For God & Truth Conference in Trinity, Alabama.

Brent adds, “It has been said that if you want to know the heart and love of a pastor, take a glimpse at his library and...

Thomas Sowell dropped out of Stuyvesant High School and served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He later became an economist and social theorist who is currently a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University.

1. People who enjoy meetings should not be in...

Tim Yarbrough introduces this “throwback” talk in which George discusses how God uses covenantal succession through people… even the unexpected people.

Turns out, the Lord only has imperfect people to use. That means, we’re all— by His grace— qualified.

(This...

"Bum" Phillips was an American football coach at the high school, college and professional levels. He served as head coach for the Houston Oilers from 1975 to 1980 and the New Orleans Saints from 1981 to 1985.

1. “Winning is only half of it. Having fun is the other half."

2. “The only...

Perry Coghlan introduces another talk by George in this “throwback” lecture.

(Perry also introduced the first talk in the series, SF73.)

He offers a warning on this one, though…

He says you might NOT want to listen to it. He offers four reasons why—

#1- if you...

Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Christian minister and activist. In 1954, King became pastor of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. Shortly thereafter, he became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the Civil Rights Movement from 1955 until his assassination in...

Ernie Yarbrough introduces talk #3 in our throwback series…

In Dr. George Grant’s lecture entitled “Theology of Wonder - Integrating the Humanities,” our modern view of a fragmented education that serves primarily utilitarian purposes is confronted with a beautiful and...

George Gipp, nicknamed "The Gipper", was a college football player at the University of Notre Dame. Gipp was selected as Notre Dame's first All-American, and played several positions,— particularly halfback, quarterback, and punter.

The phrase "Win one for the Gipper" was later used as a...

Every presidential election is important, but the 2020 election may well define the trajectory of American politics and culture for a generation or more.

And, chief among the issues that will dominate the campaigns of both major political parties as well as the media’s coverage will be the...