Common Sense with Dr. Ben Carson
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.
Episodes
In this episode of Common Sense with Dr. Ben Carson, Dr. Carson sits down with Congressman Byron Donalds for a powerful conversation about faith, resilience, education, the American Dream, and the future of the country.
Congressman Donalds shares his personal story of growing up in Brooklyn, being raised by a single mother, making serious mistakes as a young man, and ultimately turning his life around through faith. He explains why ...
Many of America’s veterans carry wounds the rest of us cannot see.
In this episode of Common Sense with Dr. Ben Carson, Dr. Carson sits down with Lieutenant Colonel Curt Kolvet to discuss the invisible battles many service members continue to face long after deployment ends — including PTSD, depression, isolation, family strain, and the heartbreaking reality of veteran suicide.
Lt. Col. Kolvet reflects on 23 years of mili...
Delano Squires joins Dr. Ben Carson to discuss his new book, The Vanishing Black Family, and the hard truths behind America’s family crisis.
In this conversation, Dr. Carson and Delano examine why family breakdown cannot be explained by economics alone, how fatherlessness affects children, why marriage and fatherhood matter, and what churches, communities, schools, and cultural leaders can do to rebuild strong families.
This ep...
On this rebroadcast episode of Dr. Ben Carson's appearance on "Lt. Dan," Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick explores the influence of Carson's mother, the power of reading, the complexity of the human brain, his experiences on the presidential campaign trail, his friendship with President Donald Trump, and the work of the Presidential Commission on Religious Liberty. It's an inspiring conversation about perseverance, faith, pers...
America is preparing to celebrate 250 years of freedom, but are we losing the values that made that freedom possible?
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Ben Carson sits down with Dr. Robert George, founder of Fidelity Month, to discuss why faith, family, community, and country remain essential to preserving the American experiment.
Together they explore:
• Why Americans are losing confidence in religion, family, and country
• What the ...
What happens when a country forgets its own history?
In this powerful episode of Common Sense with Dr. Ben Carson, Dr. Carson sits down with actor and entertainer John Schneider to discuss why America’s founding story matters now more than ever — and why so many young people are growing up disconnected from the sacrifices that built this nation.
The conversation centers around Star Spangled Adventures: The Movie, a new an...
Dr. Ben Carson reflects on the sanctity of life, the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the rise of chemical abortions, and why the fight for life is far from over.
Drawing on his experience as a pediatric neurosurgeon who operated on babies in the womb, Dr. Carson explains why every human life has value from the moment of conception — and why Christians are being called to courage in a culture increasingly hostile to that truth.
Join...
Is America’s crisis political – or spiritual?
In this episode of Common Sense with Dr. Ben Carson, Dr. Carson sits down with Dr. Phil McGraw for a powerful conversation about faith, family, religious liberty, mental health, patriotism, and the future of America.
Dr. Phil explains why he believes Americans are searching for meaning, why young people are struggling with loneliness and anxiety, and why the family unit remain...
What happens after the battlefield goes quiet? Former Navy SEAL Josh Jakub joins Dr. Ben Carson for a powerful conversation on the unseen scars of service—moral injury, PTSD, and the battle many veterans and first responders face long after coming home. Through raw stories from combat and hard-won lessons about faith, brotherhood, and purpose, they explore what real healing looks like and why hope is never out of reach.
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 t...
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” (Ro...
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...
The fight over abortion did not end with Roe v. Wade.
In this episode of Common Sense, Dr. Ben Carson sits down with Dr. Bill Pincus, president of North Carolina Right to Life, to discuss why the battle to protect the unborn has entered a new phase – and why the stakes remain as urgent as ever.
Drawing from medicine, faith, public policy, and personal conviction, Dr. Pincus explains how modern embryology and ultrasound reveal t...
The media noise is getting louder – but Gen Z is still searching for truth.
In this episode of *Common Sense*, Dr. Ben Carson sits down with CBN’s Abigail Robertson to discuss how faith, storytelling, and biblical truth can cut through a culture overwhelmed by misinformation, fear, and confusion.
Together, they explore why media discernment matters, how Christians can communicate with courage in a noisy world, and why the...
IIn this episode of *Common Sense*, Dr. Ben Carson sits down with pastor and author Daniel Darling to discuss why America’s Judeo-Christian values still matter – and why faith should not be pushed out of public life.
Together, they examine America’s founding principles, the rise of aggressive secularism, and what happens when a culture separates freedom from moral truth. They also discuss Christian patriotism, publ...
Bruce Pearl refuses to hide his faith in a culture that demands silence.
In this episode of *Common Sense*, Dr. Ben Carson sits down with legendary former Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl for a powerful conversation about faith, religious liberty, leadership, anti-Semitism, and the courage to speak openly about what you believe.
Coach Pearl shares why his Jewish faith has shaped his life and coaching career, how Auburn’s &l...
Dr. Ben Carson launches his “Faith in America” mini-series with special guest Alice Johnson, who was sentenced to life plus 25 years for a first-time, non-violent offense, then pardoned by President Trump. Alice shares her faith-filled upbringing in Jim Crow Mississippi, her decision while in prison to reject bitterness and forgive, and how she became a spiritual leader, mentor, and playwright for fellow inmates. She ex...
Is America losing its freedom — or are we at the beginning of a new chapter?
In this episode of Common Sense, Dr. Ben Carson sits down with Keith Krach, Trump’s Freedom 250 Chief and former U.S. Under Secretary of State—to discuss what’s really at stake as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.
This isn’t just a celebration.
It’s a defining moment.
They break down:
• Why f...
Brian Blase, President of Paragon Health Institute and CEO of Blase Strategies, joins the podcast to expose critical faults in America’s healthcare finance system and to discuss what the government can do to deliver better prices and healthcare for all Americans.
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In this episode of Common Sense with Dr. Ben Carson, Dr. Carson sits down with Jennifer Galardi, policy analyst for Restoring American Wellness at The Heritage Foundation, to talk about how culture, policy, and personal responsibility shape our health—and what it really takes to get (and stay) in shape.
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