Show notes
In this episode, the dogs talk about Tom Cruise (1:00), fighter jets (1:05), and why we need a Maverick (11:10). Mike hones in on the need for stability (16:50) from Peterson’s Five Factor Model of Personality and Connor (24:53) and Rob (31:00) give their own examples of maintaining structure as a gift for others. Quotes:“Conservatism starts from a sentiment that all mature people can readily share: the sentiment that good things are easily destroyed, but not easily created.” (Roger Scruton, 13:15)“There was a stability and order present in my family, which allowed me as a kid to have the freedom to play in this creative way.” (Mike, 16:50)“Kids cannot learn, they cannot grow, they cannot mature unless they know they are safe.” (Connor summarizing Fr. William Wasson, 20:18)“As I’ve grown up, I’ve become even more cognizant of my responsibility to build structure in which other people can play.” (Connor, 24:53)”As a priest, you have to be part of the edifice. You have to quit only playing in it and actually start to be a part of it; to be part of the stronghold as a part of Christ’s body.” (Mike, 29:00)Media Mentions:Top Gun (1986)Top Gun: Maverick (2022)Mission: Impossible (1996- 2024)Robert Coram’s Boyd: The Fighter Pilot Who Changed the Art of WarReferences:Tom CruiseGrumman F-14 TomcatU.S. Navy Blue AngelsUniversity of St. Mary of the Lake/ Mundelein SeminaryNavy PierAJC Peachtree Road Race 2022Tom ‘Iceman’ KazanskyPete ‘Maverick’ MitchellJordan B. PetersonFive Factor Model of PersonalityNPHShout- Outs:Fr. Emery de GaalFr. William WassonFollow us on instagram @threedogsnorthContact us at [email protected]