The Republic Briefing
News & Politics
About
The Republic Briefing is a daily news podcast for men who take their faith, their families, and their responsibilities seriously. Host Carlos Reyes covers the same headlines everyone else is covering politics, culture, economics, world events but reframes them through Scripture and challenges men to respond with conviction, not reaction. Every episode ends with The Republic Charge: a direct call to lead your household, govern yourself, and steward the republic entrusted to you. The news. The standard. The charge.
Episodes
- Submission | The Men in Power Who Answer to No One
This episode of The Republic Briefing focuses on the principle of submission, drawing from Chapter 2 of 'Men of the Republic'. It argues that men who do not submit to God struggle to lead effectively and urges listeners to identify and cor…
- Silence | The Man Who Thinks Before He Buys
This episode of The Republic Briefing, titled "Silence | The Man Who Thinks Before He Buys," applies the principle of Silence to the wellness marketing aimed at men. It draws on Proverbs 17:28 and 18:13 to encourage pausing before speaking…
- Faithfulness | The Man Who Stayed at His Post for Forty Years
This episode of The Republic Briefing discusses faithfulness, using the example of Bobby Cox's forty years at his post. It encourages men to re-engage in their responsibilities within their families, churches, and communities, emphasizing…
- Decay | When Men Leave, Institutions Collapse
This episode of The Republic Briefing discusses the principle of 'Decay,' as outlined in Chapter 10 of 'Men of the Republic.' It examines how neglecting local governance, exemplified by a Georgia mayor firing his police department, leads t…
- Citizenship | Stop Waiting for Someone Else to Show Up
This episode of The Republic Briefing focuses on the principle of Citizenship, using Tennessee's redistricting as an example of public space filling when men disengage. Drawing from Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2, Carlos Reyes III urges listeners…
- Household | The Fight Your Daughters Need You to Show Up For
This episode of The Republic Briefing discusses the crucial role of fathers within the household, referencing biblical texts such as 1 Timothy 5:8 and Ephesians 6:4. It emphasizes the need for fathers to engage in difficult conversations w…
- Sacrifice | When the Numbers Rise and Men Look Away
This episode of The Republic Briefing discusses the principle of sacrifice, focusing on male silence regarding antisemitic violence. The host encourages listeners to stand with vulnerable neighbors, drawing from Esther 4 and 1 John 3:16.
- Courage | Do You Know the Difference Between Courage and Theater?
This episode of The Republic Briefing discusses courage, distinguishing it from outward displays of anger. It examines how courage can diminish due to avoidance, referencing 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 and "Men of the Republic." The Republic."
- Truth | The Confession He Saved Until He Was Dying
This episode of The Republic Briefing explores the principle of truth, focusing on the idea of withholding truth until it is safe to speak. It discusses the demands of truth in various aspects of life and encourages listeners to confront a…
- Discipline | When Men Let Algorithms Make the Hard Call
The episode explores how men in authority delegate difficult decisions to algorithms, focusing on the principle of discipline. It challenges listeners to identify decisions they have outsourced and take ownership of them.
- Submission | What Happens When a Man Bows to Nothing
This episode of The Republic Briefing explores the principle of submission, particularly focusing on a man's submission to God as foundational for authority. It links this concept to leadership within a household, referencing specific scri…
- Faithfulness | The Man No Institution Will Touch
This episode explores the concept of faithfulness, referencing Trevor Bauer and drawing insights from biblical passages 1 Timothy 4:16 and 1 Corinthians 15:58. It encourages listeners to maintain commitments even when immediate rewards are…
- Decay | When Every Institution Protects Kids Except You
The episode discusses institutional decay, using the EU's case against Meta as an example. It explores the idea that when parental oversight diminishes, institutions may try to fill that role.
- Citizenship | You Showed Up Late and Almost Lost It
This episode of The Republic Briefing explores the principle of citizenship, discussing civic responsibility and its connection to a man's discipline, household, church, and the public square. It references Florida's special session on vac…
- Household | Who's Responsible for the Children Under Your Roof
This episode of The Republic Briefing discusses the principle of Household, calling men to account for the formation, protection, and spiritual temperature of their households. It draws on scripture from 1 Timothy 5:8 and 3:4-5 to encourag…
- Sacrifice | The Cost of Standards No One Wanted to Pay
The Republic Briefing discusses the principle of sacrifice, using the Army's gender-neutral combat field test as an example of the cost of not upholding standards. The episode encourages listeners to identify and hold their own standards i…
- Courage | When the Law Shields Itself From the Law
The episode explores the principle of courage in the context of institutions avoiding independent accountability. It uses the DOJ's proposed oversight rule as an example of power grabs that require courageous speech.
- Truth | When the Yard Sign Meets the Backyard
The Republic Briefing discusses the principle of Truth, examining the disconnect between stated beliefs and actions. It references a situation where voters sued to block a homeless shelter in their neighborhood after supporting the candida…
- Silence | The Man Who Stays Quiet When It Costs Something
This episode of The Republic Briefing examines silence, distinguishing between controlled silence and silence stemming from fear. It uses the story of Billie Little, who was fired after voicing concerns at Thomson Reuters, as an example.
- Faithfulness | The Young Man Who Showed Up Alone
The episode explores the principle of faithfulness, using the example of a detransitioner who testified at a legislative hearing. It emphasizes faithfulness as a decision to act, even when the outcome is uncertain.
- Faithfulness | The Young Man Who Showed Up Alone
This episode explores faithfulness as a decision, not a feeling. It highlights a detransitioner's testimony at a California legislative hearing and encourages listeners to identify areas where they have let faithfulness lapse.
- Faithfulness | The Young Man Who Showed Up Alone
The Republic Briefing discusses faithfulness, using the example of a detransitioner testifying at a California legislative hearing. The episode explores faithfulness as a decision to show up when the outcome is uncertain.
- Citizenship | The Men Who Aren't in the Room
The Republic Briefing discusses citizenship, focusing on civic engagement and the importance of participating in local government, including redistricting processes. It encourages listeners to identify representatives and attend local civi…
- Household | Where Were the Fathers When Consent Was Given?
This episode of The Republic Briefing examines the principle of Household, drawing from Men of the Republic Ch. 7. It emphasizes the primary responsibility of fathers in the daily formation of their children, citing Deuteronomy 6 and Ephes…
- Sacrifice | Georgia Voters Discover Leadership Has a Price
This episode of The Republic Briefing explores the concept of sacrifice in leadership, referencing Georgia voters' opinions on Trump's Iran war strategy. It challenges men to engage in sacrificial leadership within their families, churches…
- Courage | The Cost of Staying Silent When It Matters Most
This episode of The Republic Briefing explores the concept of courage and the consequences of silence in the face of corruption. It calls on men to speak truth even when it involves personal or professional costs.
- Truth | The Men Who Manage Instead of Speak
This episode of The Republic Briefing discusses the theme of truth, specifically focusing on the pattern of managing truth instead of speaking it plainly. It encourages listeners to identify and correct areas in their lives where they migh…
- Discipline | When Four Hundred Colleges Reveal Your Character
The Republic Briefing discusses discipline, particularly in the context of college closures and leadership. The episode emphasizes the importance of making difficult decisions proactively.
- Submission | The Man Who Thinks He's Above the Rules
This episode of The Republic Briefing explores the concept of submission in leadership. It discusses how individuals in authority who reject accountability demonstrate a misunderstanding of leadership, referencing Romans 13:1-4.