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This week Roger welcomes Tim Goeglein, the vice president of external and government relations for Focus on the Family, a Christian ministry and nonprofit organization. They discuss how the cultural and moral shifts of the 1960s shaped many of the challenges American society faces today, how the seeds for these changes were planted earlier in the 20th century by progressives like Woodrow Wilson and John Dewey and how the Great Society programs of the 1960s (despite good intentions) led to unintended consequences that undermined traditional American societal institutions. Plus, why the path forward lies in grassroots efforts to rebuild civic institutions at the local level rather than relying on top-down government solutions. Prior to joining Focus on the Family, Goeglein was a special assistant to President George W. Bush and deputy director of the White House Office of Public Liaison, conducting outreach for conservative and faith-based groups. During his White House tenure, he played an integral role in nominating Supreme Court justices Samuel Alito and John G. Roberts and was also integral in helping to establish the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. He’s written four books, his latest title being, “Stumbling Toward Utopia: How the 1960s Turned Into a National Nightmare and How We Can Revive the American Dream,” which was published in September of 2024 by Fidelis Publishing. The Liberty + Leadership Podcast is hosted by TFAS president Roger Ream and produced by <a href='https://podvillemedia.com/'>Podville Media</a>. If you have a comment or question for the show, please email us at <a href='https://tfas.org/'>podcast@TFAS.org</a>. To support TFAS and its mission, please visit <a href='https://tfas.org/support/'>TFAS.org/support</a>. <a rel="payment" href="https://www.TFAS.org/Support">Support the show</a>

Why the 1960s Damaged the American Dream with Tim Goeglein

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