Many of America’s veterans carry wounds the rest of us cannot see.

In this episode of Common Sense with Dr. Ben Carson, Dr. Carson sits down with Lieutenant Colonel Curt Kolvet to discuss the invisible battles many service members continue to face long after deployment ends — including PTSD, depression, isolation, family strain, and the heartbreaking reality of veteran suicide.

Lt. Col. Kolvet reflects on 23 years of military service, the pressure of leading men and women in combat, the burden placed on military families, and the moments that forced him to reconnect with his humanity and his faith. He also shares how his Christian faith sustained him through deployment, leadership, trauma, and the transition out of military life.

This conversation is a reminder that service does not end when the uniform comes off — and that veterans and their families deserve gratitude, support, community, and hope.

In this episode:

● What civilians often misunderstand about military service

● Why many veterans suffer silently

● The pressure military families carry

● How faith sustained Lt. Col. Kolvet in combat and leadership

● Why he wrote a devotional specifically for veterans

● What struggling veterans need to hear right now

● Dr. Carson’s reminder that America must recover faith, courage, and common sense

If you know a veteran, thank them. If you know someone who is struggling, reach out. And if this conversation encouraged you, share it with someone who needs to hear it.

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Delano Squires joins Dr. Ben Carson to discuss his new book, The Vanishing Black Family, and the hard truths behind America’s family crisis.

In this conversation, Dr. Carson and Delano examine why family breakdown cannot be explained by economics alone, how fatherlessness affects children, why marriage and fatherhood matter, and what churches, communities, schools, and cultural leaders can do to rebuild strong families.

This episode explores:

• Why family formation is central to a healthy society

• The impact of fatherlessness on children

• Why Delano Squires believes the crisis is spiritual and cultural, not merely economic

• How welfare policy, feminism, and popular culture reshaped views on marriage and family

• Why the Black family crisis should concern all Americans

• The role of churches, HBCUs, mentors, fathers, and community leaders in restoring marriage

• What future generations need from us now

Strong families build strong communities. Strong communities build a strong nation.

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On this rebroadcast episode of Dr. Ben Carson's appearance on "Lt. Dan," Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick explores the influence of Carson's mother, the power of reading, the complexity of the human brain, his experiences on the presidential campaign trail, his friendship with President Donald Trump, and the work of the Presidential Commission on Religious Liberty. It's an inspiring conversation about perseverance, faith, personal responsibility, and the values that continue to define the American Dream.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Lt. Dan introduces Dr. Ben Carson & Religious Liberty Commission

02:43 – From inner-city Detroit to “Gifted Hands”: Ben Carson’s origin story

05:12 – Books, art, Mozart & Motown: how curiosity changed his life

07:09 – Classical music in the OR: pioneering pediatric brain surgery

08:17 – Mind-blowing brain demo: what it takes just to raise your hand

10:21 – Running for president & Trump’s debate-stage act of kindness

14:10 – Inside the Presidential Commission on Religious Liberty

16:41 – Shay, Navy SEALs & Christians punished for their faith

22:54 – At HUD: empowering faith-based groups & the “mustard seed” model

26:16 – America’s God-given rights, the American Dream & a call to stand up

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America is preparing to celebrate 250 years of freedom, but are we losing the values that made that freedom possible?

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Ben Carson sits down with Dr. Robert George, founder of Fidelity Month, to discuss why faith, family, community, and country remain essential to preserving the American experiment.

Together they explore:

• Why Americans are losing confidence in religion, family, and country

• What the Founding Fathers risked to create the United States

• Why freedom depends on virtue

• The dangers of political polarization

• Why strong families are the foundation of self-government

• How parents can raise children who love truth and responsibility

• What every American can do to strengthen the nation

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, this conversation offers a timely reminder that freedom is never guaranteed—and every generation must choose whether to preserve it.

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What happens when a country forgets its own history?

In this powerful episode of Common Sense with Dr. Ben Carson, Dr. Carson sits down with actor and entertainer John Schneider to discuss why America’s founding story matters now more than ever — and why so many young people are growing up disconnected from the sacrifices that built this nation.

The conversation centers around Star Spangled Adventures: The Movie, a new animated film designed to teach children the courage, faith, sacrifice, and responsibility behind American freedom.

Dr. Carson and Schneider discuss:

Why America’s history is disappearing from classrooms

The danger of raising a generation disconnected from sacrifice

Why storytelling shapes culture

How patriotism became controversial

The spiritual foundations of America

The importance of family-friendly entertainment

Why freedom can disappear faster than people realize

The power of curiosity and historical understanding

How division weakens a nation from within

This episode is about more than a movie. It’s about whether the next generation will understand what it means to be free.

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Dr. Ben Carson reflects on the sanctity of life, the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the rise of chemical abortions, and why the fight for life is far from over.

Drawing on his experience as a pediatric neurosurgeon who operated on babies in the womb, Dr. Carson explains why every human life has value from the moment of conception — and why Christians are being called to courage in a culture increasingly hostile to that truth.

Joined by Reverend Clark Chilton and Reverend Dr. Ken Lyon of Wesley Memorial Church in High Point, North Carolina, this powerful conversation explores faith, compassion, prayer, adoption, foster care, crisis pregnancy centers, and the responsibility believers have to protect the vulnerable.

This is not just a political issue. It is a spiritual issue, a cultural issue, and a human issue.

In this episode:

• Why Roe v. Wade did not end the fight for life

• The rise of chemical abortions in America

• Why silence is no longer an option

• How Christians should respond with courage and compassion

• The importance of adoption, foster care, and crisis pregnancy centers

• Why every life matters in the eyes of God

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Is America’s crisis political – or spiritual?

In this episode of Common Sense with Dr. Ben Carson, Dr. Carson sits down with Dr. Phil McGraw for a powerful conversation about faith, family, religious liberty, mental health, patriotism, and the future of America.

Dr. Phil explains why he believes Americans are searching for meaning, why young people are struggling with loneliness and anxiety, and why the family unit remains one of the most important foundations of a healthy society.

They also discuss the Founding Fathers, America’s 250th anniversary, religious freedom, technology addiction, and what everyday Americans can do to stand for faith, liberty, community, and life.

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What happens after the battlefield goes quiet? Former Navy SEAL Josh Jakub joins Dr. Ben Carson for a powerful conversation on the unseen scars of service—moral injury, PTSD, and the battle many veterans and first responders face long after coming home. Through raw stories from combat and hard-won lessons about faith, brotherhood, and purpose, they explore what real healing looks like and why hope is never out of reach.

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Join Dr. Ben Carson and Freedom 250 CEO Keith Krach for a stirring conversation about  the upcoming Rededicate 250 event on the National Mall—a historic national jubilee of prayer, praise, and thanksgiving honoring America’s 250th anniversary. Together, they reflect on the miracles that shaped our nation, the indispensable role of faith in America’s founding, and why religious liberty remains essential to preserving freedom today.

In a time when many Americans are searching for hope and unity, Dr. Carson and Keith Krach discuss how faith, gratitude, and shared purpose can help renew the nation’s spirit for the next generation. Learn how families, churches, schools, and communities in all 50 states can join this nationwide movement and be part of a powerful moment to rededicate America to the values that made our nation strong.

Mark your calendars for Rededicate 250 on May 17:

https://rededicate250.org/

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Can you really “rewire” your brain? And what does modern neuroscience say about what the Bible has taught for thousands of years? 

In this compelling conversation, Dr. Ben Carson sits down with fellow neurosurgeon and author Dr. Lee Warren to explore the powerful connection between faith, trauma, healing, and the human mind.

Together, they discuss how biblical principles like “renewing your mind” (Romans 12) and “taking every thought captive” (2 Corinthians 10) align with groundbreaking discoveries in neuroscience. Dr. Warren explains the concept of “self-brain surgery” — the intentional practice of changing destructive thought patterns to build resilience, find healing, and experience lasting peace.

From overcoming trauma and anxiety to strengthening mental and spiritual health, this conversation offers practical wisdom for anyone seeking hope, healing, and a deeper understanding of how God designed the human brain to flourish.”

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When a society rewards outrage, grievance, and canceling others, forgiveness may be the one thing it cannot control.

In this episode of Common Sense with Dr. Ben Carson, Dr. Carson sits down with theologian, author, and speaker Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing to discuss her new book, Forgiveness: Reclaiming the Power in a Culture of Outrage and Fear.

They explore why forgiveness is often mistaken for weakness, how bitterness can quietly damage our hearts and minds, and why Christian forgiveness does not mean ignoring wrongdoing, minimizing pain, or abandoning justice.

Dr. Orr-Ewing also shares powerful real-life stories of radical forgiveness – including forgiveness after terrorism in Northern Ireland – and explains why grace may be one of the strongest answers to a culture trapped in resentment and revenge.

If you are wrestling with anger, family wounds, political division, or the desire to hold onto bitterness, this conversation offers a hopeful, faith-filled path forward.

Topics include:

• Why outrage culture struggles with forgiveness

• How grievance and victimhood become forms of power

• Why Christian forgiveness does not erase justice

• The difference between forgiveness and reconciliation

• How unforgiveness affects the body and mind

• Forgiveness in families, politics, marriage, and public life

• Why grace may be one of the most powerful answers to our divided age

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Timestamps:

0:00 – Our Culture Built Walls – But Lost Forgiveness

0:55 – Amy Orr-Ewing Says Forgiveness Has Become a Cultural Crisis

2:30 – Grievance Became Power – And Forgiveness Became Weakness

4:45 – Cancel Culture Has No Room for Redemption

5:45 – Christian Forgiveness Does Not Surrender Justice

8:55 – Her Father Was Murdered – Then She Chose Forgiveness

12:15 – Why Forgiveness Requires Something Bigger Than “Let It Go”

13:30 – Public Forgiveness Still Shocks a Culture Built on Revenge

15:45 – Bitterness Does Not Just Hurt the Soul – It Hurts the Body

18:30 – When Forgiveness Is Forced, It Can Become Harmful

19:50 – Politics Is Dividing Families – The Image of God Changes That

22:10 – Betrayal, Repentance, and the Hard Question of Restoration

25:05 – Politics Rewards Attack – Forgiveness Requires Strength

26:15 – Amy Orr-Ewing Says Forgiveness Could Rebuild a Divided Nation

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