Is the world better because you’re in it? The self-esteem movement ushered in sentiments like this, but what are the consequences of heaping praise on children? Dennis argues that teaching children self-control is more important than self-esteem. He then answers your questions about the arts, children’s innocence, monogamy, and the relationship between work and doing what you love.

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Fireside Chat with Dennis Prager

Ep. 255 — Is the World Better Because You're in It?

Thanksgiving is not a Christian holiday. It's not a Jewish holiday. It's the quintessential American holiday where people of every race, creed, color, and religion gather together just to give thanks. In this week’s Fireside Chat, Dennis talks about the importance of gratitude and how ingratitude is threatening our beloved America. Also, all donations to PragerU from now through Giving Tuesday will be doubled!

Ep. 265 — The Quintessential "American Holiday"

Dennis shares his reflections on his recent trip to Denmark, including his theory on the “happiest” countries in the world. When everything is free, are you happy or content? There’s a difference. He also comments on the first transgender winner of a Miss America pageant and answers your questions.

Ep. 264 — A Transgender Beauty Pageant Winner?

Dennis reacts to an anti-racist book for middle schoolers and questions society’s current obsession with skin color. Does focusing on race make you deep or just superficial? What happens when all that matters is dominance and power, without the ability to judge good from bad? Dennis answers these questions and more in this week’s Fireside Chat.

Ep. 263 — Is Your Race Your Identity?

Were Kanye West’s recent comments antisemitic? Religious Jew and respected conservative thinker Dennis Prager answers this question and shares his thoughts on Candace Owens’ friendship with Kanye in this week’s Fireside Chat.

Ep. 262 — Kanye West, Antisemitism, and Candace Owens

Dennis shares his definition of “conservatism” and explains its core values: liberty, free speech, and conserving the best of the past. He also answers your questions about pro-life being considered “extreme,” losing childhood innocence, and re-marrying after divorce. You can help conserve the best of the past by checking out Dennis’s latest Bible commentary on Deuteronomy!

Ep. 261 — What Do Conservatives Wish to Conserve

Why are American teens so miserable? According to an opinion piece in The New York Times, depression, anxiety, and suicide are on the rise among young people due to climate change, racism, and inequality. Dennis has a different view about what’s causing this mental health crisis. He shares his thoughts on life, answers your questions, and announces the release of his new Bible commentary!

Ep. 260 — The Teenage Mental Health Crisis

A recent PragerU post revealed that even atheists believe a lot of our social problems would be solved if more people were religiously active. Dennis gives his thoughts and argues that anything worthwhile, including faith, requires hard work. He then answers your questions about classical music, life after kids, and why celebrities are unhappy.

Ep. 259 — Why Do Atheists Want More People in Church?

Do your flaws make you beautiful or “flawsome”? Dennis thinks we should confront our imperfections, not relish in them. After dispelling society’s current messages about flaws, Dennis answers your questions about doubting the Bible, family vacations, and how to treat our neighbors, especially if they have a BLM sign in their front yard.

Ep 258 — Should You Embrace Your Flaws?

The Bible commands us to honor our father and mother, but that’s sometimes easier said than done. This week, Dennis discusses how to honor a difficult parent, why parental authority matters, and why God commands it in the first place.

This episode was pre-recorded. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by Hurricane Ian. May God bless and protect you and your loved ones.

Ep. 257 — Why You Should Honor Your Parents

Dennis spends this week’s Fireside Chat answering your questions on what the Bible says about sexuality, what it means to fear God, and how to discern conspiracy theories. Don’t forget to check out Dennis’s new volume of The Rational Bible on Deuteronomy!

Episode 256 — Follow Your Values, Not Your Instincts

Are some people addicted to fear? Dennis explains why letting irrationality govern your life leads to fear and unhappiness. Instead, we should use reason and ask ourselves, “What’s the worst that can happen?” Dennis encourages us to get out of our comfort zones and conquer our fears.

Ep. 254 — Reason Is the Antidote to Fear

Pew Research Center reports that a majority of U.S. teens value people feeling safe online over being able to speak freely. Dennis shares his thoughts on what this reveals about young people in America today. He then answers your questions and shares his three favorite words in the English language. Can you guess what they are?

Ep. 253 — Is Feeling Safe More Important than Free Speech?

Dennis reacts to a tweet about women and work, which reveals how modern feminism has destroyed meaningful work for both sexes. He then answers your questions about music, adopted children, and the battle against narcissism and coveting.

Ep. 252 — Has Feminism Ruined Work?

Dennis summarizes his life’s work as understanding the consequences of secularism. In view of that, Dennis addresses three reasons why young people today are alienated from religion. He also answers questions about his childhood, marital issues, being ready to face change, and whether God can learn in relation to us.

Ep. 251 — Secularism: The Age of the Absurd

In the wake of the FBI raid on a former president’s home, Dennis reminds us that freedom is a value, not an instinct. Liberty has always been part of Dennis’s nature, even when he was a kid exploring the streets of Manhattan. In this week's episode, Dennis answers your questions and ends with an exciting announcement: This week only, all donations to PragerU will be doubled!

Ep. 250 — Is Liberty in Your Nature?

What does Dennis think about the recent state of emergency declared over Monkeypox? Is it just another excuse for more government control? Dennis discusses the difference between intelligence and common sense (which isn’t so common these days). He then answers questions about how to win back the culture, the importance of speaking out, and helping the fighters by making a tax-deductible donation to PragerU.

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