Meeting of Minds Podcast

In Ep. 125, Isaac Willour talks with Dustin DeVito, director of research at 1792 Exchange, a nonprofit helping to get politics out of corporate America (and one of Bowyer Research's many partner organizations). Join us for a conversation on: The latest iteration of the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index Why companies are backing away from gender ideology The future of getting corporate America out of politics Check out 1792 Exchange on X (and follow Dustin here), and at 1792exchange.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In December 2025, Bowyer Research president Jerry Bowyer delivered a speech on Genesis 1 at the 25th annual symposium for the Center for Cultural Leadership (CCL). After that speech was over, CCL senior fellow David Bahnsen remarked, “Can you imagine what would happen for Christian-oriented economics if the 30 minutes Jerry Bowyer gave here today were permeated across the land? The leverage in his messaging about this is absolutely world-transformative.” That’s a serious endorsement – and so we’re publishing that 30-minute speech from Jerry to you today for the education and, we hope, the encouragement and edification of our listeners. Learn more about the Center for Cultural Leadership here: https://christianculture.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Ep. 124, Isaac Willour talks with Thomas Dias, Foundation Relations Specialist at the Acton Institute, about how Gen-Z can approach AI constructively, not reflexively. Join us for a discussion on: - How young Christians should be viewing technological innovation- The use case for AI- Responding to AI skepticism in 2026 and beyondSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Ep. 123, Jerry talks with C. Theodore Hicks II (CFP, CKA, CMT), founder and CEO of Hicks & Associates Wealth Management, about: The flaws in modern portfolio theory Is ‘diversification’ a free lunch? Lessons from Warren Buffett’s ‘secret sauce’ of investing Why financial advisors need to be ‘good Bereans’ – and what that means. Read Ted’s book, “Evidence-Based Investing” here: https://www.amazon.com/Evidence-Based-Investing-Long-Term-Sometimes-Short-Term/dp/B0FH65SD2KSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 122, Jerry is joined by Dr. Allen Mendenhall, Senior Advisor for the Free Enterprise Initiative at the Heritage Foundation. Dr. Mendenhall previously worked as a lawyer and served as the Associate Dean of the Sorrell College of Business. Join us for a fascinating discussion on: What Ayn Rand-style libertarianism gets wrong about capitalism How ESG activism inherently hinders the knowledge necessary for free enterprise How conservative and red-state-centric brands go woke, and what to do about it The Heritage Foundation’s goals for its Free Enterprise Initiative (previously the Capital Markets Initiative) Learn more about The Heritage Foundation’s Free Enterprise Initiative here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Ep. 121, Jerry Bowyer interviews Rick Graber, CEO of The Bradley Foundation and former U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic, on the right’s shift from classical liberalism to nationalism, the failure to defend capitalism, and victories against DEI and ESG. Graber warns about judicial overreach and rising anti-Semitism, explains how Bradley Foundation grantees are steering corporations back to principle, and shares why, despite deep divisions, there’s still reason for optimism about America’s future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerry Bowyer talks with Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick about the hidden influence of proxy advisory firms like ISS and Glass Lewis. Fitzpatrick explains why most pension plans lacked proxy guidelines (and the results of not having them), and how the left uses boardrooms to advance agendas that fail at the ballot box. He shares progress made in pushing back against ESG and why the battle for shareholder engagement is far from over.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Ep. 119, Jerry talks with West Virginia Treasurer Larry Pack, in a conversation touching on: How the ‘war on coal’ is connected to debanking controversies Debanking vs. Deplatforming: which is more dangerous, or are they the same? How Treasurer Pack is fighting for tax cuts for people wearing boots – not just suits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Ep. 118, Isaac Willour from Bowyer Research sits down with Gabriella Hoffman, the director of the Center for Energy and Conservation at Independent Women's Forum. Join us for a wide-ranging conversation, including: The Gen-Z populism behind the rise of socialist candidates such as Zohran Mamdani The inherent privilege of being anti-energy — and why that matters Is ‘Abundance’ liberalism (1) real, (2) abundant, or (3) liberal? Why environmental conservation is conservative Check out Gabriella’s work here and follow her on X @Gabby_Hoffman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Ep. #117, Jerry speaks with Dr. John Fleming, treasurer of the state of Louisiana, for a wide-ranging conversation. Topics include: Do decarbonization efforts, from net zero to carbon capture, actually do anything? How racial gerrymandering creates a more polarized nation The history of property rights — and why that matters in creating wealth for ordinary Americans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Isaac is joined by Dr. Brian Dellinger, AI expert and professor of computer science at Grove City College. We discuss: What a real theology of technology looks like Why Christian culture is so reflexively anti-AI Can AI be a tool for kingdom-building? Hint: the answer’s yes. Check out Grove City College’s work with AI in Biblical translation here: https://www.gcc.edu/Home/News-Archive/News-Article/gcc-research-aims-to-improve-ai-biblical-translationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Jerry welcomes Newsweek’s Jesse Edwards to unpack the controversy surrounding McDonalds’ decision to step back from its DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) hiring quotas. Together, they explore: Why corporations are expected to take stances on social and political issues at all How DEI initiatives often lead to further corporate activism — and unintended consequences Why these programs often harm the very people they pretend to support Jesse shares insights from his recent Newsweek article, arguing that complex societal challenges shouldn’t be solved through corporate experiments. As he puts it: “There’s no logical reason to expect a company like McDonald’s to solve these issues by using its workforce as guinea pigs for social engineering.” Listen in for a candid conversation on the limits of corporate responsibility — and why sometimes, fries should just be fries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Ep. 114, Jerry sits down with Alabama State Auditor Andrew Sorrell. Join us for a fascinating conversation on topics including: Sorrell’s personal experience with being debanked Who’s the bigger problem in debanking: big banks or regional banks? How debanking creates problems in the cryptocurrency industry How banking restrictions threaten Second Amendment rights - and how Alabama’s fighting back See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 113 of Meeting of Minds, Utah State Treasurer Marlo Oaks returns for a compelling discussion on how alternative currencies—especially gold-backed systems—could offer economic resilience and restore financial autonomy to states seeking greater independence from federal monetary policy. Jerry and Treasurer Oaks explore: How gold is strengthening state rainy-day funds in Utah The role of precious metals in safeguarding against inflation and economic instability The constitutional foundation for issuing gold-backed currency Whether Bitcoin and digital assets offer a viable alternative in currency crises This episode dives deep into the intersection of economics, policy, and freedom—don’t miss it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.