Ennie Hickman @DelrayCollective was crushing it in ministry, speaking on international stages and running youth programs. Then his 4-year-old daughter dropped a bomb: she thought Daddy worked at the airport. His 7-year-old son delivered the killing blow over pancakes: "Daddy, I want to meet our neighbors because Jesus commanded us to love them." Plot twist: this ministry superstar didn't even know his neighbors' names. Now this father of nine opens his home every Wednesday for "family dinner" with whoever shows up. No agenda. No evangelization pitch. Just food. Nearly 1,000 homes have joined his Delray Collective revolution proving the mission field you're ignoring might be your own cul-de-sac.Top 5 Insights from Ennie Hickman • Your neighbor means YOUR ACTUAL NEIGHBOR. Not the metaphorical neighbor in Haiti. Jesus meant Bill next door who votes differently and Susan across the street who annoys you. • Ministry success can destroy your family. When venues say "don't bring your family, we need the product we're paying for," you're not a minister anymore, you're a performer. • Big families are walking evangelization tools. Nine kids at dinner preaches louder than any sermon. People watch how you discipline, love, and survive, then want what you have. • Quality beats quantity every time. Helping 28 Guatemalan families deeply surpasses helping 300 superficially. Stop chasing numbers and start chasing transformation. • God doesn't need you, He desires you. The mission succeeds with or without you. Like Abraham and Sarah, do your part (they still had to go to the tent), but God handles the miracle.Ennie Hickman VP of Advancement, St. Constantine School Founder, Delray CollectiveFounder, Amigos de Aplas (Guatemala Mission) Board Member, The Pines Catholic Camp Dr. Johann D'Souza Clinical Psychologist & Host My practice: https://www.valuesfirsttherapy.com/ My collective: https://www.valuesfirstcollective.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanndsouza/ X: https://x.com/drjohanndsouza Substack: https://drjohanndsouza.substack.com/If you're exhausted from saving the world while losing your family and neighbors, this episode is your wake-up call. Ennie proves that the most radical ministry might be knowing your neighbor's name, that choosing your daughter's dorm drop-off over a board retreat is always right, and that Pope John XXIII's secret to movements is starting with simplicity and humility.Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/@drjohanndsouza for conversations about choosing presence over platforms.#DelrayCollective #FamilyDinner #LoveYourNeighbor #MinistryBalance #CatholicFamily #DrJohannDSouza #EnnieHickman #VirtuousLeaders👇 When's the last time you ate dinner with your actual neighbors? Time to stop hiding behind that garage door.

Get $40 off Wisephone using code valuesfirstAndrew Laubacher of Humanality ditched his smartphone at the peak of his music career, and something miraculous happened: his ministry exploded globally. Now he's exposing Silicon Valley's dirtiest secret. Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Zuckerberg all sent their kids to Waldorf schools with ZERO technology while pushing addictive devices on yours. Andrew's take? "You don't get high on your own supply."As Executive Director of Humanality, he's building offline "villages" where people reclaim 144 hours per year from their screens. Top 5 Insights from Andrew Laubacher • Tech titans protect their own kids from the products they sell yours. Every major Silicon Valley founder chose low-tech or no-tech education for their children. They knew exactly what they were creating. • 68% of Gen Z feels desperately lonely despite being "connected" 24/7. Hyper-connectivity is making us lonelier than ever. Real community requires proximity, shared concern, and actual responsibility. • Porn sites get more traffic than TikTok, Instagram, Zoom, OpenAI and Amazon combined. 30% of all internet traffic is pornography. Your 8-year-old has probably already been exposed. • Creativity beats IQ for success, but screens are destroying it. We're in a creativity crisis because devices are atrophying our cognitive abilities. The Torrance Test proved creativity matters more than intelligence. • Moderation with smartphones is like asking teens to moderate ecstasy. These aren't neutral tools. Trillions of dollars went into exploiting human psychology. The addiction is intentional, not accidental.Andrew Laubacher

Executive Director, Humanalityhttps://humanality.org Former Touring Christian Musician Author of upcoming book for HallowDr. Johann D'Souza

Clinical Psychologist & Host My practice: https://www.valuesfirsttherapy.com/ My collective: https://www.valuesfirstcollective.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanndsouza/ X: https://x.com/drjohanndsouza Substack: https://drjohanndsouza.substack.com/If you're exhausted from feeding algorithms while your real life withers, this episode is your wake-up call. Andrew reveals why word-of-mouth beats virality, how phone-free meals give you 72 days back per year, and why the rebellion against Big Tech starts in your living room, not online.Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/@drjohanndsouza for conversations with leaders choosing humanity over metrics.#HumanReality #DigitalDetox #PhoneFree #TechAddiction #ScreenTime #DrJohannDSouza #AndrewLaubacher #VirtuousLeaders👇 Ready to start your own Humanality village? Drop a comment about your biggest screen struggle.

Silas Mähner, founder of Catholic Founders, reveals how to run your business as if a saint was the CEO. After wondering "What would it look like if Jesus ran a company?" in 2019, Silas launched a movement helping Catholic entrepreneurs lean into their calling as co-creators while proclaiming the Gospel through business success.

Top 5 Insights from Silas Mähner

• Catholic millionaires and billionaires must stop hiding their success, young men need holy examples, not just Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos as role models

• "We can't understand our unique calling as entrepreneurs without making space for silence so God can speak to us"

• Entrepreneurship is like jumping out a window repeatedly until you trust God will catch you, it's a mechanism to deepen faith

• The circumstances of your birth, geography, and encounters are a divinely crafted "movie set" where you're an independent actor with a divine script

• Even making less money as an entrepreneur is worth it, because you can't quantify the value of attending daily Mass and being present for your family

What You'll Learn:

1. Why separation of church and business is impossible (your decisions have eternal consequences)

2. How Wall Street Catholics convinced Silas to attend daily Mass

3. The real reason ambitious Catholics underestimate what they can achieve

4. Why Joseph of Arimathea is the perfect patron for wealthy Catholics

Connect with Dr. Johann D'Souza

Clinical Psychologist & Host

My practice: https://www.valuesfirsttherapy.com/

My collective: https://www.valuesfirstcollective.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanndsouza/

X: https://x.com/drjohanndsouza

Substack: https://drjohanndsouza.substack.com/

Connect with Silas Mähner

Founder, Entrepreneur & Podcast Host

Catholic Founders: https://www.catholicfounders.com/

To pay the bills: ErthTech Talent: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silasmahner/ / https://www.erthtechtalent.com/

The Inner Game of Learning: https://silas.substack.com/

CleanTechies Podcast: https://cleantechies.substack.com/

If you're a Catholic frustrated with corporate life or wondering if God is calling you to entrepreneurship, this episode reveals why trusting Him with your business might be the greatest act of faith you'll ever make.

#CatholicFounders #ChristianEntrepreneur #FaithAndBusiness #CatholicBusiness #VirtuousLeaders #SilasMahner #BusinessMinistry #OpusDei #CatholicPodcast

When a Catholic school headmaster and former NFL player decided to grind smartphones into pieces, parents didn't complain—they thanked him.

Jason Hebert, headmaster of Western Academy in Houston, shares the radical policy that's transforming his school: any student caught with a phone gets it destroyed in a metal grinder. No exceptions. The shocking result? Zero parent complaints and overwhelming gratitude from families desperate for someone to take a stand against digital addiction.

In this powerful conversation, you'll discover:

• Why Jason believes smartphones are causing real trauma to children—and why parental controls always fail

• The story of his D1 football-bound son, known across Texas as "the kid without a phone"

• How his college-aged son called to thank him for protecting him from digital addiction

• Why exposing children to violent or sexual content on phones is actual abuse

• The hidden phone epidemic in schools and why parents secretly want help • How one phone can infect an entire classroom culture

• Why only united parent action—not school policies—can truly change the culture

Key Takeaways:

• "I've never seen a phone be successfully monitored"—parental controls are a losing battle

• Digital content exposure is real trauma that would be criminal if done in person

• Parents know phones are harmful but feel powerless against cultural pressure

• Creating phone-free childhoods requires collective parent courage

• Good parenting isn't about monitoring devices—it's about eliminating them

About Jason Hebert: Headmaster of Western Academy, a top-rated Catholic boys' school in Houston. Former NFL player, Rice University artist, and father of seven advocating for phone-free childhood. 🔗 www.westernacademy.net

About Dr. Johann D'Souza: Clinical psychologist specializing in faith-based therapy and leadership development. Host of Virtuous Leaders, exploring courage, integrity, and wisdom in modern leadership.

Connect with Dr. Johann D'Souza:

🔗 Values First Therapy:

https://www.valuesfirsttherapy.com/

🔗 Values First Collective:

https://www.valuesfirstcollective.com/

🔗 LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanndsouza/

🔗 X (Twitter):

https://x.com/drjohanndsouza

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Would you support your school destroying phones? Is Jason's approach too extreme or exactly what our children need? Share your thoughts and help shape this critical conversation about our kids' futures.

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Dr. Richard Freed drops a bombshell: the very organizations parents trust for screen time advice are funded by Big Tech. While Silicon Valley executives send their kids to screen-free schools, they've engineered an 8.5-hour daily screen addiction for everyone else's children. As a Harvard-trained psychologist who's testified before state legislatures, Dr. Freed exposes how the American Academy of Pediatrics, Common Sense Media, and others have betrayed families for tech money. This conversation reveals why childhood is disappearing— and what parents can do to fight back.Top 5 Insights from Dr. Richard Freed • Tech elites protect their kids from screens while pushing them on yours. They send children to human-connection schools while engineering addiction for the masses through "persuasive design." • Four trusted organizations are compromised: American Academy of Pediatrics (Facebook-funded), Common Sense Media (ed-tech lobbyist), American Psychological Association (places psychologists in tech), and Digital Wellness Lab (Roblox-funded). • Screen time causes obesity, not just addiction. Black and Latino youth suffer most at 10 hours daily, yet pediatricians ignore the science because their media divisions take tech money. • Psychologists weaponize their training against kids. They use Nobel Prize-winning "supernormal stimuli" research to make social media more addictive than real relationships. • Traditional values were right all along. Science proves what cultures knew for millennia: kids need family connection first, not online strangers in darkened rooms.Dr. Richard Freed Clinical Psychologist & Author Books:Better than Real Life: https://amzn.to/46EogAbWired Child: https://amzn.to/46KDLppDr. Johann D'Souza Clinical Psychologist at Values First Therapy https://www.valuesfirsttherapy.com/ https://www.valuesfirstcollective.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanndsouza/ https://x.com/drjohanndsouzaIf you've wondered why your pediatrician says screen time is fine while your child suffers, this episode exposes the money trail. Dr. Freed reveals how "persuasive design" turns caring parents into unwitting accomplices in Silicon Valley's child exploitation scheme. Plus, discover which communities successfully protect their kids—and how to join them.Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/@drjohanndsouza for more conversations exposing hidden truths about family, faith, and fighting for our children's futures.#ScreenTimeScandal #TechElite #ChildhoodStolen #PersuasiveDesign #BigTechLies #DrJohannDSouza #RichardFreed #ProtectOurKids👇Has your pediatrician dismissed your screen time concerns? Share your story—parents need to know they're not alone in this fight.

Chris Stanley is the Founder of MiniBook Publishing, where he empowers entrepreneurs, coaches, and thought leaders who struggle with getting their expertise out of their heads and into the world to create powerful, bite-sized “mini books” that establish credibility, attract clients, and spark real transformation.

Top 5 Insights from Chris Stanley

• Mini books force clarity—not just for readers, but for writers. Chris’s framework helps leaders distill their most important wisdom into concise, actionable forms that busy families and professionals can actually use.

• A “flywheel” of impact: One well-written mini book can drive podcasts, social media, newsletters, and in-person talks—allowing you to reach families and communities consistently, without social media burnout or confusion about message.

• Intentional living requires intentional work. Chris models a values-first approach, prioritizing family, homeschooling, and adventure on a sailboat—even as he runs digital businesses that fund his mission and time together.

• Leading your family means shaping the culture at home. For Chris, that looks like involving his kids in building businesses, teaching them real-world skills, and making time for what matters most—no matter where life takes them.

• Evangelizing your core beliefs—whether faith, parenting, or business—isn’t about hype, but about sharing a distilled, lived philosophy. Chris draws wisdom from centuries-old principles to help leaders (and their kids) make their impact felt.

Timestamps

00:00 Meet Chris Stanley: Empowering Entrepreneurs and Thought Leaders with Mini Books

00:37 Defining a Mini Book

01:39 Why Write a Mini Book?

02:23 Frameworks for Writing Mini Books

07:02 Marketing and Credibility Through Mini Books

12:22 Pricing Strategies for Mini Books

16:21 Choosing the Right Marketing Channels

22:19 Steps to Start Writing Your Mini Book

25:31 Mastering the Art of Mini Book Writing

26:06 The Power of Structured Writing

28:15 Flywheel vs. Funnel: A Marketing Debate

30:26 Creating Valuable Lead Magnets

32:57 The Journey from Lead Magnet to Coaching

37:32 Balancing Family Life on a Sailboat

40:29 Evangelizing Through Writing

44:15 Choosing the Right Platform: Substack vs. Medium

46:50 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Chris Stanley

Founder, MiniBook Publishing

https://www.minibookpublishing.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrispstanley/

Dr. Johann D'Souza

Clinical Psychologist at Values First Therapy

https://www.valuesfirsttherapy.com/

https://www.valuesfirstcollective.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanndsouza/

https://x.com/drjohanndsouza

Sam Sorbo is an education freedom advocate, author, and filmmaker dedicated to helping parents who feel trapped by modern educational systems but long for a deeper connection with their children and a more authentic, value-rich upbringing. Drawing from her own journey homeschooling her three children, Sam empowers families who struggle with the conformity and depersonalization of conventional schooling to reclaim their role as primary educators and guides—forming not just minds, but hearts and character.

Top 5 Insights from Sam Sorbo

• The real cost of conventional schooling isn’t just academic—Sam describes how institutional education often undermines family relationships, stifles creativity, and erodes curiosity in children.

• “Homeschooling” is a misnomer—Sam reframes the movement as home education, discipleship, and parenting, where the end goal is to raise virtuous, independent adults, not just students who can recite facts.

• Parents don’t have to be experts—Sam debunks the myth that only professional teachers can guide children’s learning, showing that curiosity and relationship are the most powerful engines of education.

• A culture at odds with children—From institutionalization to harmful ideologies, Sam confronts how society’s approach to children is often hostile, and why parents must become intentional guardians of their children's purpose, value, and faith.

• The hidden dangers of school choice—While vouchers and educational spending accounts sound empowering, Sam warns of creeping government overreach into private and home education, arguing that true freedom lies in parental independence.

Timestamps

00:00 Meet Sam Sorbo: Championing Education Freedom for Parents and Children

01:31 Realization and Personal Experience

05:21 Critique of Modern Education System

07:55 Cultural Attitudes Towards Children

09:08 The Concept of Home Education

12:32 Parental Responsibility and Education

20:56 The Value of Truth and School Choice Debate

25:03 The Reality of School Vouchers

26:10 The Superiority of Homeschooling

27:36 A Personal Story of Homeschooling Success

30:16 The Importance of Character in Education

32:50 A Journey from Atheism to Faith

37:25 Balancing Career and Family

40:12 Returning to Acting and Filmmaking

43:11 The Value of Parental Involvement

46:24 Final Thoughts and Staying Connected

Sam Sorbo

Education Freedom Advocate, Author, Filmmaker

https://sorbostudios.com/

https://www.instagram.com/sam_sorbo/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/samsorbo/

https://www.facebook.com/samsorbo/

https://twitter.com/thesamsorbo

https://www.youtube.com/@SorboStudios

Dr. Johann D'Souza

Clinical Psychologist at Values First Therapy

https://www.valuesfirsttherapy.com/

https://www.valuesfirstcollective.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanndsouza/

https://x.com/drjohanndsouza

Kevin Goodnight is the Founder of Dad Voted, where he helps dads and men who struggle with distraction, addiction, and uncertainty in their roles as fathers to rediscover their purpose and become devoted, intentional leaders at home and work. Through books, coaching, and ministry, Kevin’s mission is to develop fathers who are present, purposeful, and grounded in faith—so their children feel truly known, seen, and loved.

Top 5 Insights from Kevin Goodnight

• Strong fatherhood starts with strong personal identity: To be a better dad, you have to be a better man—addressing your own struggles and growth comes first.

• Establishing purposeful family routines, like sharing three meals a week together, significantly lowers risks for kids and strengthens the parent-child bond.

• Intentionality shifts everything: Simple actions, like putting away your phone when you get home and bookending your day with reflection and prayer, transform how you show up for your family.

• Dads don’t need to be perfect—they need to be present. Focusing on their child’s heart, not just their outward behavior, is essential for true mentorship and discipleship.

• Faith-infused leadership can’t be compartmentalized: Kevin’s story demonstrates that serving powerfully at home and in the marketplace often means bringing your whole, authentic self—including your faith—into every role.

Timestamps

00:00 Meet Kevin Goodnight: Helping Dads Become Virtuous Leaders

00:34 Founding Dad Voted: A Journey of Sobriety and Purpose

01:29 Helping Dads: Coaching and Writing

03:18 Top Tips for Busy Dads

05:56 Entrepreneurship and Book Sales

08:04 C-Suite for Christ: Marketplace Ministry

12:07 Speaking Engagements and Referrals

14:05 Conclusion and Contact Information

Kevin Goodnight

Founder, Dad Voted

https://www.dadvoted.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-goodnight/

https://thewellthyleader.com/

Dr. Johann D'Souza

Clinical Psychologist at Values First Therapy

https://www.valuesfirsttherapy.com/

https://www.valuesfirstcollective.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanndsouza/

https://x.com/drjohanndsouza