Tradition, Values, & Family in the Political Spotlight | FEAT. Janel Lamb
Over the last few years, America has been through some growing pains, which most of us, and likely a good amount of the world, has experienced. American society seems to be in a strange lull, with many experiencing high levels of apathy, frustration, and complacency. Organizational and traditional structures that were once considered universally important are now second-guessed, criticized, or forgotten. Systematic problems, presented by our cultural, political, and philosophical leaders are obviously the root of the problem, right?
What if that's wrong? What if, we as a society have missed the problem entirely? Public Discourse, an online journal from the Witherspoon Institute, considers family to be the second pillar of a decent society, stating, "no other institution can top the family's ability to transmit what is pivotal - character formation, values, virtues, and enduring love - to each generation." They ask, "Where is dignity learned, self-restraint modeled, and caring demonstrated if not first from our mothers and fathers?" That's a good question.
Janel Lamb, author of Bravery and Blinders and The Sheriff's Wife: Holding it all together behind the scenes in politics joins the Wolf and Bull in episode 85. We take the time to discuss her book(s) in detail, the traditional American values that we believe are needed to mend current social issues, and what it's like to raise and nurture a family in the political spotlight. It's an incredible conversation! Raising her family while her husband grew in the public eye of Law Enforcement and Politics has given Janel unique, insightful, and touching perspectives for those of us who have gone through trials, and those of us looking to cultivate and instill a positive outlook on life. We had a wonderful conversation and we truly appreciate Janel for joining us on the show and the Lamb family for the positive impact that they're making with their work, their beliefs, and their support of those around them.
If you'd like to support Janel and Sheriff Mark Lamb, you can do so by visiting SheriffsWife.com, where you can find their books, and have them personalized and signed. They make great gifts for a friend or a loved one and we highly encourage you to grab a copy for yourself. We truly enjoyed reading each of their books. They're well-written, easy reads, and they provide insight that's thought-provoking, and potentially applicable in each of our lives. You can also find content from Janel and her family via her Instagram, @missus.janel.lamb, or via her husband's Instagram, @americansheriff. We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did!
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