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A Catholic Approach To Election Season w/ Jack Beers

Seeking Excellence with Nathan Crankfield

You can support Seeking Excellence at seekingexcellence.locals.com In this conversation, Nathan Crankfield and Jack Beers discuss the themes that emerged from the recent presidential debate and how Catholics should approach election season. They express their disappointment in the lack of substantive policy discussion and the focus on personal attacks. They also discuss the decline of Joe Biden's mental faculties and the implications of his candidacy. They emphasize the importance of integrity and character in political leaders and the need to stay informed while maintaining emotional awareness and self-control. In this conversation, Nathan and Jack discuss the importance of detachment and maintaining a sense of calm in the face of political and social issues. They emphasize the need to focus on personal holiness and working out one's own salvation, rather than becoming obsessed with external events. They caution against over-engagement or apathy and encourage finding the virtuous mean of being informed but not obsessed. They also discuss the danger of prioritizing politics over family and the importance of focusing on one's vocation and relationship with Jesus. They highlight the need for compassion and love for others, even those with differing views, and the importance of praying for their salvation. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 01:33 The Lack of Substance in the Presidential Debate 08:23 The Importance of Integrity and Character in Political Leaders 13:26 Staying Informed with Emotional Awareness and Self-Control 32:42 The Importance of Detachment and Calm in Politics 36:17 Prioritizing Personal Holiness and Salvation 39:30 Finding the Virtuous Mean in Political Engagement 45:43 Balancing Politics and Family 55:36 Compassion and Love for Others in the Midst of Differences