The Junto Podcast

E80: The Spark of Life - Abortion, Science, and Responsibility

Host Edgar Mills explores abortion through history, science, and culture, tracing the issue from Margaret Sanger and early laws to Roe v. Wade and recent policy changes.

E79: Reserve 'Hate' for What Deserves It - Words Matter

Host Edgar Mills examines the weight of the word “hate,” contrasting it with anger through Aristotle and modern psychology and warning against casual use that fuels dehum

Bonus Episode: LARPing Is Not Preparedness - Risk Assessment For Daily Life

Host Edgar Mills answers a stir caused by a clip from his guest spot on A Better Way 2A podcast. He challenges the idea that civilians need military-style kit and "truck

E78: Atomic Habits - Build Systems, Not Just Goals

In this episode Edgar Mills shares thoughts on James Clear's book 'Atomic Habits' and connects its ideas to the Junto Club, tactical training method, and improving everyd

E76: Stop Saying "I Forgot" - Young Parents Guide To Decision Making

Host Edgar Mills explores how poor decision-making and chaotic routines impact young parents, marriages, and children, and why decisions are never truly private. He offe

E77: Search and Rescue on Mount Yonah - Training for Real Life

Host Edgar Mills recounts a recent mountain rescue on Mount Yonah where a stranded hiker was located by drone and safely recovered by a White County firefighter in 42 min

E75: Be a Good Homie - Friendship, Faith, and Politics

Host Edgar Mills sits down with Will Stephens for a wide-ranging conversation about intentional friendship and faith. They share personal stories from the range, the mili

E74: From Spectacle to Strategy - Rethinking ICE and Border Enforcement

Edgar Mills examines ICE, immigration law, and the controversy over militarized raids, arguing the issue is not whether to enforce immigration but how to do it legally, e

E73: Followership - The Other Half of the Equation

Edgar Mills draws on 25 years of military experience and leadership experts like John C. Maxwell and Chris Schmitt to explain how trust, individual accountability, and mi

E72: Family and Workplace Resentment - Holding Grudges Steals Your Freedom

Host Edgar Mills explores how long‑held resentment toward parents, siblings, coworkers, and others, slowly damages your health, relationships, and ability to be present.

E71: Damaged Emotions Dominate

This episode supports and supplements E70. Edgar further examines the corrosive effects of resentment within the immediate family, especially after unplanned or early par

E70: Respect or Resentment - Rebuild Your Marriage, Protect Your Children

Host Edgar Mills examines why marriages collapse, lack of respect, selfishness, addiction, infidelity and emotional neglect, and explores through three different lenses:

E69: Republican Contradictions - Liberty Talk, Power Grabs

Host Edgar Mills dissects conservative contradictions between stated principles of limited government, fiscal responsibility, and free markets and real-world actions on s

E68: Gender Contradiction - Pageboy, Identity, and Mental State

In episode 68 Edgar Mills continues his series on contradictions by examining today’s gender discourse. Using Ellen/Elliot Page’s recent documentary as a springboard, he

E67: Epic Contradictions - A Look at Double Standards

Episode 67 explores major contradictions within modern progressive movements, examining how positions on LGBTQ rights, Islam, immigration, race-based spaces, free speech,

E66: American Character and the Influences That Shaped It

This episode explores the American spirit by tracing practical ideas of self-reliance, character-building, plain speech, and humor through the lives of Ralph Waldo Emerso

E65: Small Talk and Genuine Connection

Host Edgar Mills explores why small talk matters in both personal and professional life and argues for authenticity over performance. Drawing on military stories, referen

E64: Sex After 50 - Love Is A Verb

Edgar discusses the often-overlooked realities of vibrant sexual connection well beyond midlife. Drawing from a thoughtful mix of biblical wisdom, scientific research, an

E63: Manners Matter

In episode 63 Edgar Mills explores the decline of basic politeness and good manners across generations, tracing causes from 60's political activism, social media, and ide

E62: Rebranding Communism

Hello America. Edgar Mills tackles the debate over communism, socialism, and democratic socialism. In this episode he argues the three share core goals: state control of