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In this episode of Conversations That Matter, we examine one of the biggest challenges facing America: the growing disconnect between ownership, virtue, and political stability.Why are fewer young Americans buying homes? Is the affordability crisis creating the conditions for socialism? What role do housing, immigration, and local leadership play in the future of the conservative movement?We also discuss the growing fractures on the Right, whether American conservatism has always been rooted in liberalism, and what the Founding Fathers can teach us about recovering a distinctly American political vision.Topics include:• The real homeownership crisis• Why the trades may offer a better path for many young people• The connection between property ownership and civic virtue• The housing market and government regulation• The SAVE Act and Republican resistance in the Senate• The rise of the Muslim-Left political coalition• Updates on the PCA and SBC• What conservatives must do to rebuild strong local communitiesSubscribe for thoughtful analysis on Christianity, culture, and politics from a conservative Christian perspective.Support the channel:https://www.patreon.com/jonharrisSubstack:https://www.substack.com/@jonharrisBecome a member on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@ConversationsThatMatterpodcast/joinFollow on X:https://x.com/jonharris1989Listen to the podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-that-matter/id1446645865https://open.spotify.com/show/5f83vhzwAkx0HzKylXgtuO00:00 Introduction00:43 Today's Topics: PCA, SBC, and the Conservative Movement03:41 Why Young Americans Cannot Afford Homes06:52 Homeownership, Socialism, and Human Nature12:05 Why Owning Property Shapes Conservative Values13:01 Can Trump Solve the Housing Crisis?14:45 John Thune, the SAVE Act, and Republican Roadblocks17:51 What Is Really Driving Housing Prices?21:30 Why Communities Need Local Ownership26:00 The Trades vs. College Debate33:00 Is the Right Actually Liberal?42:30 The Founding Fathers on Liberalism53:15 PCA Update1:05:30 SBC Update1:18:45 Michigan, Muslims, and the New Left Coalition1:31:00 Final ThoughtsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy