Empires of the Future

Pastoral Care on Death Row

Jackson and Denton discuss a recent Supreme Court decision that allows a convicted murderer to receive pastoral care in the closing moments of his life.  

For more information on this decision, visit the website of the Supreme Court at https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf/21-5592_feah.pdf

How to Save Evangelicalism from Itself

New co-host Denton Ice joins Jackson Van Dyke to discuss current challenges within Evangelicalism and what might be done about them.  

Is A Party-First Mentality Destroying Democracy?

Matt and Jackson discuss an important issue that is rarely discussed at the dinner table. The issue is gerrymandering. The state of California is potentially setting the model for other states to follow. Enjoy!

Favorite Christmas Movies

This is the last episode of Empires of the Future featuring Matt and Jackson.  In this episode, they discuss their favorite Christmas movies and reminisce about what makes movies great. 

The Climate Challenge

Matt and Jackson discuss climate change. A recent article in the WSJ by economist Bjorn Lomborg presents a reasonable approach to climate change. The guys discuss the article, and present their thoughts on the topic. Enjoy.

Generational Talk

Matt and Jackson discussed Bobby Duffy's article in the WSJ about generations like Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. 

The Meaning of Suffering

Matt and Jackson discuss the meaning of suffering. This is one of our more important and complex episodes to date. Enjoy! 

Work Burnout

Matt and Jackson discuss the issue of work burnout. How can you create balance in your life? 

Instagram Toxicity

Matt and Jackson are back with a new episode about the dark side of instagram. 

Male Exodus from College

Matt and Jackson discuss the alarming exodus of males from universities and colleges in America.