Freedom and Virtue -The Podcast

The Freedom & Virtue Institute
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The official podcast of The Freedom & Virtue Institute. A place for those interested in ideas and who are committed to the advancement of a society that believes in human dignity and individual freedom. Host, Ismael Hernandez is the founder of the The Freedom and Virtue Institute and author of the book, Not Tragically Colored.

  1. 08/13/2025

    Juan de Mariana on Money

    Readings in the Freedom and Virtue Tradition, episode 16: Excerpts from Juan de Mariana's Treatise on the Alteration of Money Mariana, A Treatise on the Alteration of Money, at Journal of Markets & Morality Support the show

    18 min

  2. 04/10/2025

    The Danger of Intellectual Vanity

    Thomas Sowell: “It takes considerable knowledge just to realize the extent of your own ignorance.”  The antidote to intellectual pride is not ignorance, apathy, or negligence; it is humility.  Original article at the Freedom and Virtue Review.  Support the show

    11 min

  3. 12/31/2024

    Munificence: The Virtue of the Wealthy

    Traditionally understood as a virtue peculiar to the wealthy, munificence—the expenditure of great sums to accomplish great works for the common good—may actually apply to all of us. Originally published as a commentary at the Freedom & Virtue Review. Support the show

    8 min

  4. 11/25/2024

    Orestes Brownson on Government

    Freedom and Virtue Tradition, episode 15: Excerpts from The American Republic by Orestes Brownson. The American Republic at Project Gutenberg Support the show

    15 min

  5. 11/06/2024

    Chrysostom on Wealth and Poverty

    Freedom and Virtue Tradition, episode 14: Passages from St. John Chrysostom's Four Discourses, Chiefly on the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus. Discourse Two at Christian Classics Ethereal Library Support the show

    15 min

  6. 10/29/2024

    "Don't Be Afraid to Start at the Bottom!"

    In this third episode of the Free and Virtuous People series, Kevin presents the story of Lisa, a banking executive who overcame a difficult childhood background. Previously published in digital print at the Freedom and Virtue Review. The Free and Virtuous People series tells the stories of “ordinary” people who have flourished and contributed to their communities through the practice of everyday virtues such as courage, perseverance, compassion, thoughtfulness, and generosity. In the face of diverse and sometimes challenging environments or circumstances, they have demonstrated true freedom—the capacity to choose the good and strive toward the end for which they were created. Support the show

    9 min

  7. 10/09/2024

    Frederick Douglass on Slavery

    Freedom and Virtue Tradition, episode 13: Passages from My Bondage and My Freedom by Frederick Douglass. Frederick Douglass Papers Project Support the show

    18 min

  8. 09/23/2024

    Acton on Freedom

    Freedom and Virtue Tradition, episode 12: Passages from "The History of Freedom in Antiquity" by Lord Acton. "The History of Freedom" at Online Library of Liberty Support the show

    16 min
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The official podcast of The Freedom & Virtue Institute. A place for those interested in ideas and who are committed to the advancement of a society that believes in human dignity and individual freedom. Host, Ismael Hernandez is the founder of the The Freedom and Virtue Institute and author of the book, Not Tragically Colored.

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  • Creator
    The Freedom & Virtue Institute
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Freedom and Virtue -The Podcast
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