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Common Sense with Dr. Ben Carson

Common Sense with Dr. Ben Carson

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Common sense is not so common these days. If you are one of the many people who thinks that to themselves, then this podcast is for you. Each week, Dr. Ben Carson takes you on a personal journey into the issues and headlines Americans face through the lens of 4 cornerstone principles - faith, liberty, community, and life... the basis upon which the greatest nation on earth was founded. The promise of America is alive and well, but it’s not a given. Dr. Carson offers a weekly prescription of things to think about, ideas of what you can do in your own life, and stories to help you make a little more sense of the world.

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Episodes
  • Rededicate 250: Looking Ahead to a National Jubilee Of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving
    May 14 2026

    Join Dr. Ben Carson and Freedom 250 CEO Keith Krach for a stirring conversation about the upcoming Rededicate 250 event on the National Mall—a historic national jubilee of prayer, praise, and thanksgiving honoring America’s 250th anniversary. Together, they reflect on the miracles that shaped our nation, the indispensable role of faith in America’s founding, and why religious liberty remains essential to preserving freedom today.


    In a time when many Americans are searching for hope and unity, Dr. Carson and Keith Krach discuss how faith, gratitude, and shared purpose can help renew the nation’s spirit for the next generation. Learn how families, churches, schools, and communities in all 50 states can join this nationwide movement and be part of a powerful moment to rededicate America to the values that made our nation strong.


    Mark your calendars for Rededicate 250 on May 17:

    https://rededicate250.org/


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    25 mins
  • Faith That Heals: Dr. Ben Carson & Dr. Lee Warren on Neuroscience, Trauma, and Hope
    May 7 2026

    Can you really “rewire” your brain? And what does modern neuroscience say about what the Bible has taught for thousands of years?


    In this compelling conversation, Dr. Ben Carson sits down with fellow neurosurgeon and author Dr. Lee Warren to explore the powerful connection between faith, trauma, healing, and the human mind.


    Together, they discuss how biblical principles like “renewing your mind” (Romans 12) and “taking every thought captive” (2 Corinthians 10) align with groundbreaking discoveries in neuroscience. Dr. Warren explains the concept of “self-brain surgery” — the intentional practice of changing destructive thought patterns to build resilience, find healing, and experience lasting peace.


    From overcoming trauma and anxiety to strengthening mental and spiritual health, this conversation offers practical wisdom for anyone seeking hope, healing, and a deeper understanding of how God designed the human brain to flourish.”

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    47 mins
  • Forgiveness Is the One Thing Our Outrage Culture Can’t Control
    Apr 30 2026

    When a society rewards outrage, grievance, and canceling others, forgiveness may be the one thing it cannot control.


    In this episode of Common Sense with Dr. Ben Carson, Dr. Carson sits down with theologian, author, and speaker Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing to discuss her new book, Forgiveness: Reclaiming the Power in a Culture of Outrage and Fear.

    They explore why forgiveness is often mistaken for weakness, how bitterness can quietly damage our hearts and minds, and why Christian forgiveness does not mean ignoring wrongdoing, minimizing pain, or abandoning justice.


    Dr. Orr-Ewing also shares powerful real-life stories of radical forgiveness – including forgiveness after terrorism in Northern Ireland – and explains why grace may be one of the strongest answers to a culture trapped in resentment and revenge.


    If you are wrestling with anger, family wounds, political division, or the desire to hold onto bitterness, this conversation offers a hopeful, faith-filled path forward.


    Topics include:

    • Why outrage culture struggles with forgiveness

    • How grievance and victimhood become forms of power

    • Why Christian forgiveness does not erase justice

    • The difference between forgiveness and reconciliation

    • How unforgiveness affects the body and mind

    • Forgiveness in families, politics, marriage, and public life

    • Why grace may be one of the most powerful answers to our divided age


    Subscribe to Common Sense with Dr. Ben Carson for conversations about faith, liberty, community, life, and the issues shaping America.


    Timestamps:

    0:00 – Our Culture Built Walls – But Lost Forgiveness

    0:55 – Amy Orr-Ewing Says Forgiveness Has Become a Cultural Crisis

    2:30 – Grievance Became Power – And Forgiveness Became Weakness

    4:45 – Cancel Culture Has No Room for Redemption

    5:45 – Christian Forgiveness Does Not Surrender Justice

    8:55 – Her Father Was Murdered – Then She Chose Forgiveness

    12:15 – Why Forgiveness Requires Something Bigger Than “Let It Go”

    13:30 – Public Forgiveness Still Shocks a Culture Built on Revenge

    15:45 – Bitterness Does Not Just Hurt the Soul – It Hurts the Body

    18:30 – When Forgiveness Is Forced, It Can Become Harmful

    19:50 – Politics Is Dividing Families – The Image of God Changes That

    22:10 – Betrayal, Repentance, and the Hard Question of Restoration

    25:05 – Politics Rewards Attack – Forgiveness Requires Strength

    26:15 – Amy Orr-Ewing Says Forgiveness Could Rebuild a Divided Nation

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    30 mins
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