Join Johnny Burtka and Father John Strickland, an Eastern Orthodox priest at St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church in Poulsbo, Washington, as they explore the lives of Constantine and Justinian—two Roman Emperors who used strong Christian leadership to advance Christendom and the Eastern Orthodox Church. In this episode of Daring Greatly, Johnny and Father Strickland discuss how political power can promote Christian values, the emperor's dual role as priest and prophet, and how the Eastern Roman...
Join Johnny Burtka and Alex Petkas—host of the Cost of Glory podcast—as they discuss the importance of emulation and the role of biography in shaping great leaders and great societies, the relationship between philosophers and statesmen, and legacy of Plutarch, Julius Caesar, and Alexander the Great. Daring Greatly is the newest video series from the Intercollegiate Studies Institute. Over the course of this series, join ISI President Johnny Burtka as he explores key leadership character...
Join Johnny Burtka and Wayne Ambler—an Associate Professor and the Director of the Herbst Program of Humanities at the University of Colorado at Boulder—as they discuss how leaders should rule over others without devolving into tyranny, the importance of allies and a stateman's ability to perceive and serve their needs, and the value of rewarding friends and punishing enemies. Daring Greatly is the newest video series from the Intercollegiate Studies Institute. Over the course of this se...
Join Johnny Burtka and Vivek Ramaswamy they discuss Richard Nixon's presidency, the importance of pragmatism and realism in politics, and how good leaders need independent vision and a readiness to challenge the status quo. Daring Greatly is the newest video series from the Intercollegiate Studies Institute. Over the course of this series, join ISI President Johnny Burtka as he explores key leadership characteristics throughout history, from ancient times to the present. LIKE AND SU...
Join Johnny Burtka and Ambassador Robert Lighthizer—a veteran of both the Trump and Reagan administrations—as they discuss economic growth, middle-class prosperity, and trade policy, America’s historic and present relationship with China, and how to strengthen domestic industry and national security.Daring Greatly is the newest video series from the Intercollegiate Studies Institute. Over the course of this series, join ISI President Johnny Burtka as he explores key leadership characteristics...
Join Johnny Burtka and Brian Kilmeade as they dive deep into what makes a great American hero. In this episode of Daring Greatly, Johnny Burtka and Brian Kilmeade discuss the role of education in molding a great-souled statesman, the challenge of rising up to the duty of leadership, and how life experience shapes the character of a statesman.Daring Greatly is the newest video series from the Intercollegiate Studies Institute. Over the course of this series, join ISI President Johnny Bur...
Join Johnny Burtka and Patrick Deneen as they dive deep into what it means to be a statesman. In this first episode of Daring Greatly, Johnny and Deneen discuss the historical tradition of statesmanship, the relationship between Christianity and politics, and how we can revive classical virtue. Daring Greatly is the newest video series from the Intercollegiate Studies Institute. Over the course of this series, join ISI President Johnny Burtka as he explores key leadership characteristics...