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Send us Fan MailSorry, I disappear from time to time. Sometimes life just gets busy, and other adventures are to be had. The most enjoyable part of life is not knowing what is coming next. If you would like to support my channel, please subscribe. You can explore some of my favorite books listed below.   The Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XEBooks Mentioned In Video: Silis Mariner: https://amzn.to/4fboQu010 Acres Enough: https://amzn.to/4dDY6BaCatcher In The Rye: https://amzn.to/3R3eYbWRitches Man In Babylon: https://amzn.to/4dEUsH6I'll Take My Stand: https://amzn.to/4diS5s6My Favorite Audio Narrators On Audible• The Brothers Karamazov by Dostoyevsky: https://amzn.to/3Q27qlE• Great Expectations by Charles Dickens: https://amzn.to/4jNTPML• Fahrenheit 451 by Bradbury: https://amzn.to/4gu7O7g• Valiant Ambition by Philbrick: https://amzn.to/40YqZ4S• Audible membership here: https://amzn.to/4aQ0BNJSupport the show

Send us Fan MailThere are so many great books to choose from, but time limits us to just a few. Which ones are truly worth picking up, and what makes a book worth reading? To read or not to read?That is the question.Hope you enjoy the video! If you would like to support this series, please consider purchasing my coffee (linked below) or exploring some of my favorite books listed below.   The Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XEBooks Mentioned In Video: The Odyssey: https://amzn.to/3JkJom1Great Expectations: https://amzn.to/4rBqetnMalcolm X: https://amzn.to/4rCVGr8John Woolman: https://amzn.to/4rzLCPuThumbnail Image: By "Nicolas André Monsiau" Title: Ulysses, after Returning to His Palace and Slaying Penelope's Suitors, Orders the Women to Remove the BodiesSupport the show

Send us Fan Mail60,000 Strong | And I’ll Shave My Beard at 100K Subscribers. Happy New Year, everyone!! Thanks for all the support over the past couple of years! The kind words and encouragement have gotten us this far. So... At 100K subscribers (if we get there), I will shave my beard off for at least one video! Thanks again for all the love, and stay blessed! Legentibus: https://legentibus.com/Lingua Latina Books: https://amzn.to/4jQprBGThe Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XESupport the show

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when men start reading again? It is a question we should consider answering. Men are reading less than ever, and it's not just a problem of attention. It's a crisis of thought, discipline, and direction. Welcome to Coffee Break Tuesday! In this video, we explore how books build men and why reading matters now more than ever. Join me on this epic journey to reclaim the mind of man! Hope you enjoy the video! If you would like to support this series, please consider purchasing my coffee (linked below) or exploring some of my favorite books listed below.   The Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XEBooks in Video: The Odyssey: https://amzn.to/3JkJom1Frankenstein: https://amzn.to/41dFBNpBrothers Karamazov: https://amzn.to/3Jl0MqONarrative Life of Frederick Douglass: https://amzn.to/3LLbQyVSupport the show

Send us Fan MailWelcome everyone! It is great to see you back! In this video, we break down Emerson’s most important essays and explore why his warnings about conformity, distraction, and the loss of inner authority matter more today than ever. From Self-Reliance to the Over-Soul, we will discuss some of Ralph Waldo Emerson's best work. Below are the Emerson essays we are going to cover. The Emerson Essays, which we cover in this video. The American Scholar• An Address• Man The Reformer• Self-Reliance• Compensation• Friendship• Heroism• The Over-Soul• CirclesSome Resources Covered In Video: • Ralph Waldo Emerson's Work: https://amzn.to/4qg7G0t• Harvard Classics Complete Kindle Set - https://amzn.to/3OStaAmThe Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XEBest Headphones for listening to books. • My Headphones (Great Noise Cancelling) - https://amzn.to/4jLzK9MMy Substack: https://substack.com/@robpirieSupport the show

Send us Fan MailHas a book ever reshaped how you view the world? Sometimes books can hold the power to do just that. Deep reading can lead you down an Odyssey that you might not be ready for. But you will grow in the process, just like Odysseus. I hope you enjoy this episode! The Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XEBooks in Video: • The Odyssey: https://amzn.to/3JkJom1• Areopagitica - John Milton: https://amzn.to/4ipkpeK• Francis Bacon Essays: https://amzn.to/3K5uPU9• Notes From Underground - Dostoyevsky: https://amzn.to/4afKQRT• John Milton - Complete Works - https://amzn.to/3TsFiuM• Cave and the Light - Herman: https://amzn.to/49zEAnT• The Story Of Civilization - Durant: https://amzn.to/48ih8e0• Emmerson's Essays - https://amzn.to/49LdFFyMy Favorite Audio Narrators On Audible• The Brothers Karamazov by Dostoyevsky: https://amzn.to/3Q27qlE• Great Expectations by Charles Dickens: https://amzn.to/4jNTPML• Fahrenheit 451 by Bradbury: https://amzn.to/4gu7O7g• Valiant Ambition by Philbrick: https://amzn.to/40YqZ4S• Audible membership here: https://amzn.to/4aQ0BNJBest Headphones for listening to books. • My Headphones (Great Noise Cancelling) - https://amzn.to/4jLzK9MSubstack: https://substack.com/@robpirieSupport the show

Send us Fan MailI have put the coffee business on hold for now. It has been a truly educational experience, but it is time to refocus on the family and plan out the next phase for the channel. My goals of creating a community around great coffee and excellent books will continue, but just in a different direction for now. I have truly enjoyed the community that has formed here, and I would like to interact more than I currently do. Hopefully, taking the coffee roasting business off my plate will allow me to focus more on growing the community that is developing here. Thanks so much for all the support! I love you all and stay blessed! Books in Video: • The Story Of Civilization - Durant: https://amzn.to/48ih8e0• Emmerson's Essays - https://amzn.to/49LdFFyThe Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XEBest Headphones for listening to books. • My Headphones (Great Noise Cancelling) - https://amzn.to/4jLzK9MSupport the show

Send us Fan MailYou are in for a treat!The Road to Serfdom is a marvelous book that helps explain the impacts of collectivism and individualism colliding. The results are often division, conflict, and war. Have we followed any of Friedrich Hayek's advice? The end of truth is upon us, and the age of resentment has arrived. Without the foundations of morality that sustain our culture, I fear we can no longer continue to build but will inevitably start to tear down. I hope you enjoy The Road to Serfdom by Friedrich Hayek.Reading Series Below: 1. A Defense Of Classical Education: https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/mp/a-defence-of-classical-education/     @memoriapress 2. Weapons Of Mass Instruction: https://amzn.to/3RojPS13. The Republic: https://amzn.to/45kkp9o4. The Social Contract: https://amzn.to/4cl1Ns95. The Abolition Of Man: https://amzn.to/3VD5X926. Discourse On Voluntary Servitude: https://amzn.to/3x3AFPv7. The Road to Serfdom: https://amzn.to/3Xq8hSp8. The Political Theory Of The American Founding: https://amzn.to/4chLD2xBest Headphones for listening to books. My Headphones (Great Noise Cancelling) - https://amzn.to/4jLzK9MIf you want to support this series, please consider purchasing my coffee linked below or checking out some of my favorite books below. MY COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ Support the show

Send us Fan MailMost people say they don’t have time to read, but the truth is, they’re just distracted. In this video, I provide four helpful tips on how to reclaim your time, build a daily reading habit, and reconnect with the discipline that fosters greatness. Below are the four topics discussed in this video. 1. Limit Inputs.2. Use listening as a strategy. 3. Choose activities that allow for reading. 4. Consistency and organization.• COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. The Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XESupport the show

Send us Fan MailWestern Civilization was once the center of faith, philosophy, and freedom, which it inherited from its ancient neighbors. From the cathedrals of Europe to the wisdom of Greece and Rome, Western civilization gave the world meaning, order, and hope. But today, that inheritance is crumbling. Empty churches, forgotten books, broken families, and a culture drowning in distraction all point to the same reality.The breaking of the Western mind.In this podcast, we discuss the downfall of Western civilization, how it began, why it matters, and what it means for our future. In this video, we draw on history, philosophy, and literature, and we’ll uncover how the West went from strength to collapse, and why recovering our identity may be the only path forward.Hope you enjoy the podcast! Books in podcast: The Story Of Civilization - Durant: https://amzn.to/48ih8e0The Grapes of Wrath - Steinbeck: https://amzn.to/4n84bs1The Art of the Common Place - Berry: https://amzn.to/4678FJq• COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. The Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XESupport the show

Send us Fan MailJohn Milton’s "Samson Agonistes" is one of the most powerful tragic poems ever written. The story of Samson, blinded, betrayed, and enslaved, reflects Milton’s own struggles after the English Revolution. He would also be blind at the time of creating this poem. This video explores the downfall of Samson, his final act of strength, and the deeper meaning behind Milton’s tragic hero who would lose everything.Join me on Samson's journey of blindness, redemption, faith, and rebellion. Can Samson Agonistes still speak to us today?Substack: https://substack.com/@robpirieSome Resources Covered In Video: • Samson Agonistes: On Audible: https://amzn.to/3xMiTQH• John Milton - Complete Works - https://amzn.to/3TsFiuM• Harvard Classics Complete Kindle Set - https://amzn.to/3OStaAmIf you would like to support this series, please consider purchasing my coffee, which is linked below, or checking out some of my favorite books. • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. The Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XEBest Headphones for listening to books. • My Headphones (Great Noise Cancelling) - https://amzn.to/4jLzK9MSupport the show

Send us Fan MailMen are reading less than ever, and it's not just a problem of attention. It's a crisis of thought, discipline, and direction. In this video, we explore why reading matters now more than ever, what we're losing without it, and how reclaiming books could be the beginning of reclaiming ourselves.The stats don’t lie.The consequences are more profound than you think.It’s time to read again—before it's too late.Hope you enjoy the video! If you would like to support this series, please consider purchasing my coffee (linked below) or exploring some of my favorite books listed below. • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. The Resources Mentioned In The Video In Order: - John Milton - Tractate On Education: https://youtu.be/xV4njSYziNI- Memoria Press: https://www.memoriapress.com/   - Great Books Of Western World: https://amzn.to/4epNMea- Harvard Classics: Try eBay, FB Marketplace, or they can be found on Kindle and Audible. - Michael Segrue YT: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.michaelsugrue- The Common Place - Autumn Kern: https://www.youtube.com/@thecommonplacehomeschoolThe Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XESupport the show

Send us Fan MailWhy Do People Give Up Their Freedom So Easily? | "Discourse On Voluntary Servitude" - BoetieHEY!!! Welcome back, everyone! Étienne de La Boétie's Discourse on Voluntary Servitude is a powerful political essay that explores why people willingly submit to tyranny. Written in the 16th century, La Boétie argues that oppressive rulers maintain power not through strength, but through the consent of the governed. He challenges readers to recognize their own complicity and urges passive resistance as a path to freedom. This timeless work is a foundational text in political philosophy, influencing later thinkers like Montaigne, Rousseau, and Thoreau. Ideal for readers interested in liberty, civil disobedience, and the psychology of power. I truly hope you enjoy! Reading Series Below: 1. A Defense Of Classical Education: https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/mp/a-defence-of-classical-education/     @memoriapress 2. Weapons Of Mass Instruction: https://amzn.to/3RojPS13. The Republic: https://amzn.to/45kkp9o4. The Social Contract: https://amzn.to/4cl1Ns95. The Abolition Of Man: https://amzn.to/3VD5X926. Discourse On Voluntary Servitude: https://amzn.to/3x3AFPv7. The Road to Serfdom: https://amzn.to/3Xq8hSp8. The Political Theory Of The American Founding: https://amzn.to/4chLD2xBest Headphones for listening to books. My Headphones (Great Noise Cancelling) - https://amzn.to/4jLzK9MIf you want to support this series, please consider purchasing my coffee linked below or checking out some of my favorite books below. MY COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. Support the show

Send us Fan MailWelcome to coffee break Tuesday! So, you're interested in a classical or liberal education and don't know where to start. I have been there. In this video, I share my experience with the classical reformation, as I call it, and provide the resources I use for myself and my family. I hope you enjoy it. It is never too late to start. Hope you enjoy!  If you would like to support this series, please consider purchasing my coffee (linked below) or exploring some of my favorite books listed below. • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. The Resources Mentioned In The Video In Order: - John Milton - Tractate On Education: https://youtu.be/xV4njSYziNI- Memoria Press: https://www.memoriapress.com/    - Great Books Of Western World: https://amzn.to/4epNMea- Harvard Classics: Try eBay, FB Marketplace, or they can be found on Kindle and Audible. - Michael Segrue YT: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.michaelsugrue- The Common Place - Autumn Kern: https://www.youtube.com/@thecommonplacehomeschool The Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XESupport the show

Send us Fan MailParadise Regained by John Milton is an epic poem that recounts Jesus's temptation in the wilderness by Satan. This video covers books 3 and 4 of Paradise Regained, as there are four books total. Join us as we witness the battle between good and evil and ultimately bruise the heel of Satan. The Son of God is in for a long, hard struggle, and his foe is no other than Satan himself. Out of the wilderness comes a man who will soon change the world forever. Paradise Regained by John Milton is a truly epic poem about the most incredible human being ever to walk the earth. I hope you enjoy my explanation of Paradise Regained, books 3 and 4.Paradise Regained: Summary of Books 3 and 4Substack: https://substack.com/@robpirieSome Resources Covered In Video: • Paradise Regained: On Audible: https://amzn.to/3xMiTQH• John Milton - Complete Works - https://amzn.to/3TsFiuM• Harvard Classics Complete Kindle Set - https://amzn.to/3OStaAmIf you would like to support this series, please consider purchasing my coffee, which is linked below, or checking out some of my favorite books. • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. The Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XESupport the show

Send us Fan MailHey! Do not let this book intimidate you. Read it slowly and contemplate the ideas. It is a marvelous book indeed.Objective Values vs. Moral Relativism:Lewis critiques the idea that all value judgments are merely subjective expressions of personal feelings, arguing that there are objective standards of right and wrong that exist independently of human opinion. The Tao:He introduces the concept of the Tao, a universal moral law that all cultures have recognized and embraced to some degree. The Tao is a set of objective principles that provide a framework for moral understanding and behavior. Conditioning and the Loss of Humanity:Lewis expresses concern about the potential for "conditioners" (those who manipulate and control others) to exploit human beings without the guidance of the Tao. He argues that this manipulation, if unchecked, leads to the "abolition of man," a state where human beings are no longer considered rational and moral agents. Education and the Cultivation of Virtue:Lewis emphasizes the importance of education in cultivating the virtues and appropriate emotions that enable individuals to live by the Tao. He argues that education should not only impart knowledge but also shape character and values. The "Chest" and the Importance of Emotional Balance:Lewis often refers to the "chest" as the seat of emotions governed by self-discipline and reason, and argues that the "chest" is essential for moral behavior. When emotions are divorced from reason, individuals become vulnerable to manipulation and their own base appetites. The Role of Science and Technology:Lewis acknowledges the potential benefits of science and technology but warns against using them to debunk objective values or to manipulate human beings. He suggests that science can be a powerful tool for understanding and improving the world, but it must be guided by ethical principles.I hope you enjoy the video. 1. A Defense Of Classical Education: https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/mp/a-defence-of-classical-education/     @memoriapress 2. Weapons Of Mass Instruction: https://amzn.to/3RojPS13. The Republic: https://amzn.to/45kkp9o4. The Social Contract: https://amzn.to/4cl1Ns95. The Abolition Of Man: https://amzn.to/3VD5X926. Discourse On Voluntary Servitude: https://amzn.to/3x3AFPv7. The Road to Serfdom: https://amzn.to/3Xq8hSp8. The Political Theory Of The American Founding: https://amzn.to/4chLD2xBest Headphones for listening to books. My Headphones (Great Noise Cancelling) - https://amzn.to/4jLzK9MIf you want to support this series, please consider purchasing my coffee linked below or checking out some of my favorite books below. MY COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail"Paradise Regained By John Milton - A Journey Through The Wilderness With Jesus (Books 1 & 2)"Paradise Regained by John Milton is an epic poem about Jesus being tempted in the wilderness by Satan. This video covers books 1 and 2 of Paradise Regained, as there are 4 books total. Join us as we witness the battle between good and evil and ultimately bruise the heel of Satan. The Son of God is in for a long, hard struggle, and his foe is no other than Satan himself. Out of the wilderness comes a man who will soon change the world forever. Paradise Regained by John Milton is truly an epic poem about the greatest human to ever walk the earth. I hope you enjoy my explanation of Paradise Regained, books 1 and 2.Paradise Regained: Summary of Books 1 and 2Substack: https://substack.com/@robpirieSome Resources Covered In Video: • Paradise Regained: On Audible: https://amzn.to/3xMiTQH• John Milton - Complete Works - https://amzn.to/3TsFiuM• Harvard Classics Complete Kindle Set - https://amzn.to/3OStaAmIf you would like to support this series, please consider purchasing my coffee, which is linked below, or checking out some of my favorite books. • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. The Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XESupport the show

Send us Fan MailGlad to have you back again as we chow down on a little humble pie! In June of 2024, I quit my day job and ventured into the world of entrepreneurship and family connection. I roasted coffee, drank coffee, and hung out with the family more during this period than I had in the past few years. It was a great break. But like all good things in life, they can't last forever. It is now time to lace up the boots and get back to work. I hope you enjoy this Coffee Break Tuesday and read some great books!#books • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. The Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XESubstack: https://substack.com/@robpirieSupport the show

Send us Fan Mailnside Beautiful RALSTON COLLEGE - A New Vision for Higher Education! Come Join The Fellowship!RALSTON COLLEGE: Check them out here!Ralston College: https://www.ralston.ac/humanities-ma?utm_source=rptc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=student_recruitment_2425 @RalstonCollegeSavannah  My trip to Ralston College was amazing. The students and staff were so open and respectful. Being amongst other individuals passionate about classical literature and the humanities just felt like home. The dedication and effort put in by students and faculty alike was like nothing I have seen at any other school. I truly hope you check out Ralston and reach out to them. They find scholarships for most students so if you have the will to attend they will make the means possible. They are so nice and truly passionate about the mission they are on. • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. The Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XESubstack: https://substack.com/@robpirieSupport the show

Send us Fan MailListening to books can be just as impactful and important as reading books. There are so many benefits to listening to books, such as hearing the names and places pronounced correctly and the convenience of consuming books while completing other tasks. Audiobooks also allow you to remember the narration and the sound of the characters to stick out in your mind more. If you read and listen to a book, you will have a deeper understanding of the book than you would have by just doing one or the other. You retain what you read much better. I truly hope you enjoy this video and listen to some books! My Favorite Audio Narrators On Audible• The Brothers Karamazov by Dostoyevsky: https://amzn.to/3Q27qlE• Great Expectations by Charles Dickens: https://amzn.to/4jNTPML• Fahrenheit 451 by Bradsbury: https://amzn.to/4gu7O7g• Valiant Ambition by Philbrick: https://amzn.to/40YqZ4S• Audible membership here: https://amzn.to/4aQ0BNJ• COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. The Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XESubstack: https://substack.com/@robpirieSupport the show

Send us Fan MailI truly hope you enjoy my review of the Social Contract by Rousseau. He is a fantastic writer and very enjoyable to read, especially regarding philosophy.  His work, in my opinion, is still in the process of being lived out and proven. This means this work is very current, and he discusses many of the issues we face in the book. Below are a few main points about the Social Contract. General Will:The core concept, where citizens, by collectively deciding what is best for the community, essentially "obey themselves" when following laws based on the general will. Natural Freedom vs. Civil Liberty:People are naturally free, but by entering the social contract, they surrender some individual freedoms in exchange for the benefits of civil society and the protection of laws based on the general will. Direct Democracy:To ensure the general will is accurately reflected, Rousseau advocated for a system where citizens directly participate in decision-making, not through representatives. Sovereignty of the People:The ultimate power lies with the people, not with a monarch or ruling class, and they have the right to revolt if the government deviates from the general will. Equality among Citizens:Rousseau emphasized the importance of equality among citizens within the social contract, where everyone should have an equal say in shaping the laws. I hope you enjoy the video1. A Defense Of Classical Education: https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/mp/a-defence-of-classical-education/2. Weapons Of Mass Instruction: https://amzn.to/3RojPS13. The Republic: https://amzn.to/45kkp9o4. The Social Contract: https://amzn.to/4cl1Ns95. The Abolition Of Man: https://amzn.to/3VD5X926. Discourse On Voluntary Servitude: https://amzn.to/3x3AFPv7. The Road to Serfdom: https://amzn.to/3Xq8hSp8. The Political Theory Of The American Founding: https://amzn.to/4chLD2xIf you would like to support this series please consider purchasing my coffee linked below or checking out some of my favorite books below. • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. Support the show

Send us Fan MailWhat you choose to read matters more than you may think. In this episode, I discuss the importance of choosing books wisely to bring joy and knowledge through the love of reading. Reading books can impact your life more than you think and reading the right books can help you live a good life. I hope you enjoy the video!• COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. The Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XESubstack: https://substack.com/@robpirieSupport the show

Send us Fan MailAn old man told me that his kids have never known hunger. And that has stuck with me ever since he uttered the words. I miss you, Mr. Neal!• COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. The Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XESubstack: https://substack.com/@robpirieSupport the show

Send us Fan MailToday we discuss the hardest book I have read, what I learned, and how anyone can read hard books. Some books are more challenging than others but that should not stop us from reading them.  Paradise Lost is a book that challenges you as a reader on many levels. The poem is written in blank verse in iambic pentameter. The poem makes music when read correctly which allows the poem to have a charm and enchantment I have never experienced in any other book. Not to mention the devil shows up in many of the details such as the numerology and symbology. I hope you enjoy the video! • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. The Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XESubstack: https://substack.com/@robpirieSupport the show

Send us Fan MailOften I find myself mindlessly scrolling on a phone when I could be writing or creating something of my own. I get caught up in the entertainment of others instead of using my abilities for something constructive and good. I have journaled for a good while but never achieved the consistency I think is needed to be effective. This episode discusses how I plan to fix that and write more in 2025. I hope you enjoy the show!• COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. The Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XESubstack: https://substack.com/@robpirieSupport the show

Send us Fan MailIn this video, we discuss taking ownership of your education. The quality of your life and the longevity of your freedoms depend on it. I truly hope you enjoy this Coffee Break Tuesday! Pick up a set of books and get to work self-educating over the holidays!  If you would like to support this series please consider purchasing my coffee linked below or checking out some of my favorite books below. • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. The Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XESubstack: https://substack.com/@robpirieSupport the show

Send us Fan MailDo you read to discover or read to validate? This is a question I have to ask myself. If you can't open your mind to a book, then what is the purpose of reading? True knowledge can only be found when we open our minds to the idea that our ideas or perspectives on the world may be flawed. In this video, I discuss why you should allow the book to change you and see things differently. I hope you enjoy it! If you would like to support this series please consider purchasing my coffee linked below or checking out some of my favorite books below. • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. The Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XESubstack: https://substack.com/@robpirieSupport the show

Send us Fan MailParadise Lost by John Milton is an epic poem that tells the story of the rise of Satan out of the depths of hell and his campaign to conquer the will of man on Earth. This episode covers books 11 and 12 of Paradise Lost. Join us as we witness the healing between Adam and Eve as they repent and pray for forgiveness. The Son of God hears their prayers and the angel Michael is sent down to deliver their punishment and justice. The two are humbled and kicked out of Eden but not before seeing what the earth, God created, will become because of their actions. Paradise Lost by John Milton is truly an epic poem. I hope you enjoy my explanation of Paradise Lost books 11 and 12.Paradise Lost Summary of Books 11 and 12Substack: https://substack.com/@robpirieSome Resources Covered In Video: • Paradise Lost: On Audible: https://amzn.to/3xMiTQH• John Milton - Complete Works - https://amzn.to/3TsFiuM• Harvard Classics Complete Kindle Set - https://amzn.to/3OStaAmIf you would like to support this series please consider purchasing my coffee linked below or checking out some of my favorite books below. • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe Great Books of the Western World and the Harvard Classics are amazing collections of classical literature. There are many differences between the two sets, but each provides a unique experience to the reader. In this video, I cover the differences between the Great Books and Harvard Classics, the study ability of each, the purchase price, and where to purchase! If you would like to support this series please consider purchasing my coffee linked below or checking out some of my favorite books below. • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. The Resources Mentioned In The Video In Order: • Great Books: https://amzn.to/4hriPIa• Harvard Classics (Easton Press): https://amzn.to/40i8gRP• Harvard Classics $2 Kindle: https://amzn.to/4f3tc3mThe Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XESubstack: https://substack.com/@robpirieSupport the show

Send us Fan MailI enjoy reading about Stoicism but sometimes living it out can be difficult. Thinking about the hard things in life is much easier than living them out. This video covers some quotes from Seneca's Letters and how I plan to apply the meaning to my life. It is time to lace up the running shoes and get back to running. I truly hope you enjoy the video and stay blessed! If you would like to support this series please consider purchasing my coffee linked below or checking out some of my favorite books below. • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. The Resources Mentioned In The Video In Order: • Seneca - Letters From a Stoic: https://amzn.to/3A2tGrjSubstack: https://substack.com/@robpirieSupport the show

Send us Fan MailWhy Plato’s Republic Is Still ImportantPlato's "Republic" explores justice, the ideal state, and the nature of the soul through a dialogue led by Socrates. The work is structured as a discussion among several characters, primarily Socrates and Glaucon.Key themes include:1. Justice: Socrates seeks to define justice, arguing that it is about harmony in both the state and the individual. Justice involves each part fulfilling its role.2. The Ideal State: Plato outlines a tripartite society: rulers (philosopher-kings), warriors, and producers. Each class corresponds to a part of the soul: rational, spirited, and appetitive.3. The Allegory of the Cave: This metaphor illustrates the difference between the world of appearances and the world of forms (true reality). It suggests that many people live in ignorance, mistaking shadows for reality.4. Theory of Forms: Plato posits that non-material abstract forms (like beauty and justice) are the most real, as they represent true knowledge.5. Education: The importance of education in shaping the soul and preparing individuals for their roles in society is emphasized, particularly for future leaders.Overall, "Republic" is a foundational text in Western philosophy, posing deep questions about ethics, governance, and the human condition.I hope you enjoy the video1. A Defense Of Classical Education: https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/mp/a-defence-of-classical-education/2. Weapons Of Mass Instruction: https://amzn.to/3RojPS13. The Republic: https://amzn.to/45kkp9o4. The Social Contract: https://amzn.to/4cl1Ns95. The Abolition Of Man: https://amzn.to/3VD5X926. Discourse On Voluntary Servitude: https://amzn.to/3x3AFPv7. The Road to Serfdom: https://amzn.to/3Xq8hSp8. The Political Theory Of The American Founding: https://amzn.to/4chLD2xIf you would like to support this series please consider purchasing my coffee linked below or checking out some of my favorite books below. • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. Support the show

Send us Fan MailWelcome to coffee break Tuesday! So, you are interested in a classical or liberal education and do not know where to start. I have been there. In this video, I share my knowledge of where I began with Classical Education and provide the resources I use for myself and my family. I hope you enjoy it. If you would like to support this series please consider purchasing my coffee linked below or checking out some of my favorite books below. COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. The Resources Mentioned In The Video In Order: - John Milton - Tractate On Education: https://youtu.be/xV4njSYziNI- Memoria Press: https://www.memoriapress.com/    - Hillsdale College Online: https://online.hillsdale.edu/  - Great Books Of Western World: https://amzn.to/4epNMea- Harvard Classics: Try eBay, FB Market Place, or they can be found on Kindle and Audible. - Michael Segrue YT: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.michaelsugrue- Ralston Podcast: https://www.ralston.ac/podcasts   - Duolingo: https://www.duolingo.com/learn - The Common Place - Autumn Kern: https://www.youtube.com/@thecommonplacehomeschoolSupport the show

Send us Fan MailWelcome to coffee break Tuesday! Today I want to discuss deferred happiness syndrome and explain how I deal with deferring happiness to some idyll state in the future. I struggle with this a good bit and I have found some ways that help me cope with it. I hope you enjoy the video! If you would like to support this series please consider purchasing my coffee linked below or checking out some of my favorite books below. • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. Substack: https://substack.com/@robpirieSupport the show

Send us Fan MailWelcome to coffee break Tuesday! Today I want to discuss 7 methods to help you inspire your child, or even yourself, to read more.  I have listed them below for reference. Sorry if I get a little too passionate about number seven but it is my favorite! I hope you enjoy it! 1. Eliminate Distractions2. Place books all over the house.3. Let kids pick their own books. 4. Read to your kids. 5. Create an atmosphere for reading. 6. Let them see you reading. 7. Read to Travel. If you would like to support this series please consider purchasing my coffee linked below or checking out some of my favorite books below. • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. Support the show

Send us Fan MailPour a cup of Joe, kick your feet up, and take a break with me on this beautiful Tuesday.  I have three lessons I want to share with you about life. I hope you enjoy it! If you would like to support this series please consider purchasing my coffee linked below or checking out some of my favorite books below. COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. The Book: Extreme Ownership: https://amzn.to/47nG8yjSubstack: https://substack.com/@robpirieFAVORITE BOOKS:• Plato - The Republic: https://amzn.to/456FIKp• Plato/Aristotle Starter: https://amzn.to/45u26xq• Alexander Hamilton: https://amzn.to/44pzKn7• The Hero of Two Worlds: https://amzn.to/3KFrOa2• Washington: A Life - Ron Chernow:  https://amzn.to/44jcaZ8Support the show

Send us Fan MailPour a cup of Joe, kick your feet up, and take a break with me on this beautiful Tuesday.  Have we lost our sense of self? Many struggle with their identity nowadays. Most of us are lost at some point in our lives. This book was a good reminder that the past can hold some key insights and that with all our modern technology we may not be all that better off.  I hope you enjoy it! If you would like to support this series please consider purchasing my coffee linked below or checking out some of my favorite books below. COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. The Book: Allen Wheelis - The Quest For Identity - https://amzn.to/3AOR9MNSubstack: https://substack.com/@robpirieFAVORITE BOOKS:• Plato - The Republic: https://amzn.to/456FIKp• Plato/Aristotle Starter: https://amzn.to/45u26xq• Alexander Hamilton: https://amzn.to/44pzKn7• The Hero of Two Worlds: https://amzn.to/3KFrOa2• Washington: A Life - Ron Chernow:  https://amzn.to/44jcaZ8Support the show

Send us Fan MailParadise Lost by John Milton is an epic poem that tells the story of the rise of Satan out of the depths of hell and his campaign to conquer the will of man on Earth. This video covers books 9 and 10 of Paradise Lost. Join us as we witness the divide between Adam and Eve and hear the seductive persuasion that Satan uses to seduce Eve. She eats, he eats and their worlds fall to pieces. Punishment is handed out and paradise as it was ceases to exist. Paradise Lost by John Milton is truly an epic poem. I hope you enjoy my explanation of Paradise Lost books 9 and 10.• Paradise Lost: Book https://amzn.to/3TsFiuM• Paradise Lost: On Audible: https://amzn.to/3xMiTQHIf you would like to support this series please consider purchasing my coffee linked below or checking out some of my favorite books below. • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. Support the show

Send us Fan MailPour a cup of Joe, kick your feet up, and take a break with me on this beautiful Tuesday.  Today we are discussing how to read a book to understand it better. In this episode, I cover the 10 steps I use to read better and hopefully, you find these steps useful as well. Reading for understanding can be much different than reading for enjoyment. This episode is mostly focused on the concept of reading for understanding. I hope you enjoy and stay blessed. If you would like to support this series please consider purchasing my coffee linked below or checking out some of my favorite books below. COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. Substack: https://substack.com/@robpirieFAVORITE BOOKS:• Plato - The Republic: https://amzn.to/456FIKp• Plato/Aristotle Starter: https://amzn.to/45u26xq• Alexander Hamilton: https://amzn.to/44pzKn7• The Hero of Two Worlds: https://amzn.to/3KFrOa2• Washington: A Life - Ron Chernow:  https://amzn.to/44jcaZ8Support the show

Send us Fan MailPour a cup of Joe, kick your feet up, and take a break with me on this beautiful Tuesday.  This week marks my one-year anniversary on YouTube.  This year has been a blast and I have learned so much. I am truly looking forward to continuing this project and am excited to see what the next year has in store. I hope you enjoy it! If you would like to support this series please consider purchasing my coffee linked below or checking out some of my favorite books below. COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. Substack: https://substack.com/@robpirieFAVORITE BOOKS:• Plato - The Republic: https://amzn.to/456FIKp• Plato/Aristotle Starter: https://amzn.to/45u26xq• Alexander Hamilton: https://amzn.to/44pzKn7• The Hero of Two Worlds: https://amzn.to/3KFrOa2• Washington: A Life - Ron Chernow:  https://amzn.to/44jcaZ8Support the show

Send us Fan MailPour a cup of Joe, kick your feet up, and take a break with me on Tuesdays. Today we are discussing the how to purchase books on a budget for your  home library. Personal libraries are more important than ever in today's world. Beyond the educational benefits of owning a home library, there are other more impactful reasons to create one. Below are the four main sources we use to build out our library. - Library discards at local library. - Book Bazaar which are in most big cities. - Online sources such as FaceBook Marketplace, Ebay, Thiftbooks- Estate sales that are selling books. There may be additional ways to find books in your area but these four ways have worked great for us. I hope you enjoy the video! COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. Substack: https://substack.com/@robpirieFAVORITE BOOKS:• Plato - The Republic: https://amzn.to/456FIKp• Plato/Aristotle Starter: https://amzn.to/45u26xq• Alexander Hamilton: https://amzn.to/44pzKn7• The Hero of Two Worlds: https://amzn.to/3KFrOa2• Washington: A Life - Ron Chernow:  https://amzn.to/44jcaZ8Support the show

Send us Fan MailThis book changed the way I view the world. Everything I thought I knew about our public school system and compulsory education was a lie. Weapons Of Mass Instruction will illuminate things you always felt but never quite understood. This book will leave you pondering its contents for weeks and months after reading it. It is controversial and it may make you angry.  It may even change the way you educate your family. Mr. Gatto does a great job at laying the issues out before you and allowing you to see for yourself what the political and economic elite have put us all through. I hope you enjoy the video. 1. A Defense Of Classical Education: https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/mp/a-defence-of-classical-education/2. Weapons Of Mass Instruction: https://amzn.to/3RojPS13. The Republic: https://amzn.to/45kkp9o4. The Social Contract: https://amzn.to/4cl1Ns95. The Abolition Of Man: https://amzn.to/3VD5X926. Discourse On Voluntary Servitude: https://amzn.to/3x3AFPv7. The Road to Serfdom: https://amzn.to/3Xq8hSp8. The Political Theory Of The American Founding: https://amzn.to/4chLD2xIf you would like to support this series please consider purchasing my coffee linked below or checking out some of my favorite books below. • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. Support the show

Send us Fan MailPour a cup of hot steaming coffee, kick your feet up, and take a break with me on Tuesdays.  Today we are discussing the importance of building out a home library. Personal libraries are more important than ever in today's world. Beyond the educational benefits of owning a home library, there are other more impactful reasons to create one. Between the alteration and cancellation of certain books to "political" book banning, old books are more important than ever.  Next week we will discuss how to build out a home library on a budget. I hope you enjoy the video! If you would like to support this series please consider purchasing my coffee linked below or checking out some of my favorite books below. COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. Substack: https://substack.com/@robpirieFAVORITE BOOKS:• Plato - The Republic: https://amzn.to/456FIKp• Plato/Aristotle Starter: https://amzn.to/45u26xq• Alexander Hamilton: https://amzn.to/44pzKn7• The Hero of Two Worlds: https://amzn.to/3KFrOa2• Washington: A Life - Ron Chernow:  https://amzn.to/44jcaZ8Support the show

Send us Fan MailPour a cup of hot steaming coffee, kick your feet up, mark your email as "in a meeting" and take a break with me on Tuesdays.  A short and fun video will be released on Tuesdays where we cover everything from books being read and lessons learned to history and business. We may even dabble in a current event or two. I am going to try and keep these videos under 5 minutes. I honestly believe Coffee Break Tuesday is going to be a good time. I hope you enjoy it as well!  If you would like to support this series please consider purchasing my coffee linked below or checking out some of my favorite books below. COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. Substack: https://substack.com/@robpirieFAVORITE BOOKS:• Plato - The Republic: https://amzn.to/456FIKp• Plato/Aristotle Starter: https://amzn.to/45u26xq• Alexander Hamilton: https://amzn.to/44pzKn7• The Hero of Two Worlds: https://amzn.to/3KFrOa2• Washington: A Life - Ron Chernow:  https://amzn.to/44jcaZ8Support the show

Send us Fan MailParadise Lost by John Milton is an epic poem that tells the story of the rise of Satan out of the depths of hell and his campaign to conquer the will of man on Earth. This video covers books 7 and 8 of Paradise Lost. Join us as we sit down with Adam and Eve and listen to what the archangel Raphael has to say about Heaven and Earth's creation and more. Adam tells the story of his creation and about the creation of Eve from his side. This episode is filled with love, humor, and happiness. Paradise Lost by John Milton is truly an epic poem. I hope you enjoy my explanation of Paradise Lost books 7 and 8.• Paradise Lost: Book https://amzn.to/3TsFiuM• Paradise Lost: On Audible: https://amzn.to/3xMiTQHIf you would like to support this series please consider purchasing my coffee linked below or checking out some of my favorite books below. • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. Support the show

Send us Fan MailClassical education has fallen out of popularity over the past century.  We are in the process of finding out if that was a good or bad thing and the evidence is becoming more clear. We may have chosen the wrong path to progress down. There is no shame in backing up and starting over again. History is littered with examples of this. In his book "A Defense of Classical Education", Richard Livingstone explains the importance of defending a classical education. The important point I want to drive home is that classical education appears to be the best form of education to sustain a democracy.  A Democratic Republic's survival is dependent on the quality of the people voting and deciding on representatives. If the morals, virtues, and character break down in society then a democracy can not be expected to stand for very long. A classical education is the glue that holds all of this together. This series is to shine a light on this issue. I hope you enjoy reading and the videos!  1. A Defense Of Classical Education: https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/mp/a-defence-of-classical-education/2. Weapons Of Mass Instruction: https://amzn.to/3RojPS13. The Republic: https://amzn.to/45kkp9o4. The Social Contract: https://amzn.to/4cl1Ns95. The Abolition Of Man: https://amzn.to/3VD5X926. Discourse On Voluntary Servitude: https://amzn.to/3x3AFPv7. The Road to Serfdom: https://amzn.to/3Xq8hSp8. The Political Theory Of The American Founding: https://amzn.to/4chLD2xIf you would like to support this series please consider purchasing my coffee linked below or checking out some of my favorite books below. • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. Support the show

Send us Fan MailThis new-themed 8-book reading series is going to cover the demise of education and how that leads to a lack of morals and eventually the road to totalitarianism.What happens when we move away from a classical education? What happens to society when morals are lost? These are some of the issues we will be covering in this reading series and we will also go over how society has been corrected and fixed in the past. These books below are not all-inclusive of the problems and surely not the sole fix. Reading books and reading important books has never been more important than now. We must do our duty to safeguard the liberty we still exercise and push back against all the external forces closing in. No single person can stop the demise but if we all educate ourselves and stand as a union again, we will at least have a chance. I hope you enjoy this reading series and I would love it if you would join me along this journey. The books are listed below in the order I will cover them. Stay blessed! 1. A Defense Of Classical Education: https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/mp/a-defence-of-classical-education/2. Weapons Of Mass Instruction: https://amzn.to/3RojPS13. The Republic: https://amzn.to/45kkp9o4. The Social Contract: https://amzn.to/4cl1Ns95. The Abolition Of Man: https://amzn.to/3VD5X926. Discourse On Voluntary Servitude: https://amzn.to/3x3AFPv7. The Road to Serfdom: https://amzn.to/3Xq8hSp8. The Political Theory Of The American Founding: https://amzn.to/4chLD2xIf you would like to support this series please consider purchasing my coffee linked below or checking out some of my favorite books below. • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. Support the show

Send us Fan MailParadise Lost by John Milton is an epic poem that tells the story of the rise of Satan out of the depths of hell and his campaign to conquer the will of humans on Earth. This video covers books 5 and 6 of Paradise Lost. Join us as we sit down at Adam and Eve's table with the archangel Raphael to hear the story of Satan's battle with heaven. For two days Satan holds out against the forces of God but on day three the son of God appears to win the day. Paradise Lost by John Milton is truly an epic poem. I hope you enjoy my explanation of Paradise Lost.RALSTON COLLEGE:Thank you so much Ralston for sponsoring this video. Please check them out at the link below. You will not regret it! Ralston College: https://www.ralston.ac/humanities-ma?utm_source=rptc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=student_recruitment_2425Ralston's YouTube channel also has a wealth of knowledge so please check their channel out as well. https://www.youtube.com/@UCVbAjoLkDnj5f6JkCVM-agw • Paradise Lost: On Audible: https://amzn.to/3xMiTQHIf you would like to support this series please consider purchasing my coffee linked below or checking out some of my favorite books below. • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. Support the show

Send us Fan MailParadise Lost is an epic poem written by John Milton that tells the story of the rise of Satan out of the depths of hell and his campaign to conquer the will of humans on Earth. This video covers books 3 and 4 out of the 12. Join us as we follow Satan into hell and meet Adam and Eve for the first time. RALSTON COLLEGE:Thank you so much Ralston for sponsoring this video. Applications are currently open for Ralston's MA in Humanities. Please check them out at the link below. Ralston College: https://www.ralston.ac/humanities-ma?utm_source=rptc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=student_recruitment_2425Ralston's YouTube channel also has a wealth of knowledge so please check their channel out as well. https://www.youtube.com/@UCVbAjoLkDnj5f6JkCVM-agw • Paradise Lost: On Audible: https://amzn.to/3xMiTQHIf you would like to support this series please consider purchasing my coffee linked below or checking out some of my favorite books below. • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. Support the show

Send us Fan MailParadise Lost is an epic poem written by John Milton that tells the story of the rise of Satan out of the depths of hell and his campaign to conquer the will of humans on Earth. This video covers books 1 and 2 out of the 12. Join us as we sit down with Satan's counsel and discuss the path to planting evil on Earth. RALSTON COLLEGE:Thank you so much Ralston for sponsoring this video. Applications are currently open for Ralston's MA in Humanities. Please check them out at the link below. Ralston College: https://www.ralston.ac/humanities-ma?utm_source=rptc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=student_recruitment_2425Ralston's YouTube channel also has a wealth of knowledge so please check their channel out as well. https://www.youtube.com/@UCVbAjoLkDnj5f6JkCVM-agw • Paradise Lost: On Audible: https://amzn.to/3xMiTQHIf you would like to support this series please consider purchasing my coffee linked below or checking out some of my favorite books below. • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. Support the show

Send us Fan MailHow To Read A Book is an amazing book on how to become a better reader. Mortimer Adler's precise and clear writing method is so insightful that you can't help but gain something from his knowledge.  Hands down one of the most important books that you should read when learning to read well. How To Read A Book: https://amzn.to/49tBu0ZRALSTON COLLEGE:Thank you so much Ralston for sponsoring this video. Applications are currently open for Ralston's MA in Humanities. Please check them out at the link below. Ralston College: https://www.ralston.ac/humanities-ma?utm_source=rptc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=student_recruitment_2425Ralston's YouTube channel also has a wealth of knowledge so please check their channel out as well. https://www.youtube.com/@UCVbAjoLkDnj5f6JkCVM-agw If you would like to support this series please consider purchasing my coffee linked below or checking out some of my favorite books below. • COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ * Use Code "thecause" for 15% off on your first order. Support the show