Sword&Spade

Jason Craig

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Episodes

  1. 10/30/2025

    Guiding Children into Work, Wisdom, and Adulthood with Chad Rosamond

    Whether you’re a father, educator, or simply interested in the relationship between faith, work, and family, this episode offers thoughtful insights and practical wisdom for building a life rooted in purpose. In this episode, Jason welcomes Chad Rosamond for a candid conversation about fatherhood, education, and guiding children into adulthood. Drawing from their own experiences as fathers, homeschoolers, and community builders, Jason and Chad discuss: The evolving role of fathers in helping children discern their paths, from college to trades and beyond.The value of classical education, hands-on work, and the integration of faith, family, and community.Personal stories of raising children, including successes, struggles, and the importance of ongoing parental involvement—even as kids become adults.The changing landscape of higher education, the rise of Catholic trade schools, and the practical realities of preparing children for economic independence.The importance of local community, generational bonds, and finding meaningful work that serves others.Reflections on homeschooling, academic rigor, and the balance between virtue and achievement.The role of family businesses, farm life, and teaching economics through real-world experience.Advice for parents on staying engaged, offering guidance without control, and fostering wisdom and self-knowledge in their children.Join the Readership of Sword&Spade Magazine In a world increasingly shallow and distracted, Sword&Spade offers an antidote—deep, thoughtful engagement with the topics that matter most to Catholic men and their families. https://fraternus.org/sword-and-spade/ About Fraternus We are the largest, oldest, and most effective Catholic brotherhood of its kind: helping Catholic fathers lead in their homes and communities and inspire sons to grow into men of virtue, strength, and service—through a unique framework of prayer, mentoring, and formation. https://fraternus.org/

    1h 15m
  2. 09/18/2025

    Libertarianism is Not Enough: Why We Need Laws that Favor Local Butchers

    In this episode of the Sword&Spade Podcast, host Jason Craig sits down with neighbor and friend Craig Taffaro, founder of Melvin Hill Meats, to discuss the challenges of running a small, community-based butcher shop. Their conversation explores the intersection of tradition, law, and local business, revealing how modern regulations often hinder family enterprises while highlighting the enduring value of local economies, generational knowledge, and community support. About the GuestCraig Taffaro is a banker turned butcher who advocate for local, sustainable, family-based businesses. Learn more about his work at melvinhillmeats.com. Support your local butcher shops, family farms, and small businesses—and recognize the challenges they face in today’s regulatory climate. Share this episode with friends who care about food traditions, sustainable agriculture, and local economies. Key Topics Covered The story behind Craig’s butcher shop and how he integrates work, family, and community life.The philosophical question of laws, freedom, and the common good—are regulations oppressive, or can they promote flourishing?The evolution of liberalism and its effects on rural traditions, family businesses, and local culture.Craig’s personal journey: from banking and robotics to butchery, including zoning, building codes, and agricultural regulations.How community support helped overcome resistance from local government.The disconnect between industrial-scale regulations and the needs of affection-driven small businesses.The role of tradition, generational wisdom, and affection in shaping meaningful businesses.Reflections on sustainable practices, composting, and technology vs. natural, community-based solutions.The long-term consequences of bureaucracy: decline of family businesses, loss of tradition, and erosion of community.

    1h 6m

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