Transcript [00:01] [music] [00:02] life audio [00:05] >> on today's episode of Timeless Wisdom. [00:08] >> Let me tell you that we are so grateful [00:11] to hear your voice again. [00:12] >> One simple question is whether you [00:15] recognize the enormous positive impact [00:18] you've had. [00:19] >> If you went back in life, what would you [00:21] have done differently? [00:23] >> Well, [music] that's worthy of broadcast [00:26] after broadcast. That's coming [music] [00:28] up on Timeless Wisdom with Dennis [00:31] Prager. And it starts right now. [00:34] >> When someone you love is hurting, what [00:36] do you do? We're often quick to [music] [00:38] say, "If there's anything I can do, just [00:41] let me know." But what if we stopped [00:42] waiting to be asked [music] and simply [00:44] showed up? On the If There is Anything I [00:47] Can Do podcast, Pam McConnell shares [00:49] real stories, [music] biblical wisdom, [00:51] and practical ways to walk alongside [00:53] people through grief, loss, [music] [00:55] and life's hardest moments. Learn how to [00:57] show up and make a difference. Subscribe [00:59] now at kovepodcast.com, [music] [01:02] YouTube, or wherever you listen to [01:03] podcasts. [01:06] >> Welcome to Timeless Wisdom with Dennis [01:09] Prager. Here thousands of hours of [01:11] Dennis's lectures, courses, and classic [01:13] radio programs. And to purchase Dennis [01:15] Prager's rational Bibles, go to [01:17] dennisprager.com. [01:19] >> Hi everyone, Dennis Prager here. Welcome [01:23] to Ask Me Anything. I want to thank [01:26] everyone [music] who took the time to [01:28] send in a question. I'm looking forward [01:31] to answering some of [music] your [01:33] questions. [01:34] So, let's get started. [01:37] >> Hi, Dennis. It's Dana calling from [01:39] Scottsdale, Arizona. I miss you so so [01:42] much and I'm so happy you're doing this [01:44] new [01:46] um [01:48] question answer online on on podcast. I [01:51] guess my biggest question for you is [01:52] everybody's fears being paralyzed and [01:54] you've even talked about that on the [01:56] air. I guess now that this happened to [01:59] you, what can you tell us on your side [02:02] about uh what we all fear and I guess [02:06] what the hardest part is and um what [02:08] part keeps you going? Love, love, love [02:11] you. Miss miss you, Dana. [02:13] >> Well, you're right, Dana. [02:15] I remember one call [02:19] as clearly as any call in my broadcast [02:25] history. [02:27] I don't remember why it happened, but [02:30] some guy called up and said he would [02:34] rather be dead than quadriplegic. [02:38] Paraplegic is paralyzed [02:41] with two limbs, which means two legs. [02:45] Quadriplegic is arms and legs. [02:50] And I almost never [02:53] yell at callers, as you know. [02:57] But I remember sort of maybe even [02:59] literally yelling at him. [03:04] If you could speak and your brain were [03:08] fully functioning, [03:12] you would rather be dead than talk to [03:16] your [snorts] your wife if you have one, [03:20] your kids, your [03:25] friends, your siblings. [03:29] better than listening to music, reading [03:32] books, [03:35] dictating ideas. [03:38] You could have a whole life of of the [03:40] mind. [03:42] Are you only a body? [03:48] And uh it never occurred to me that it's [03:52] better to be dead than quadriplegic. [03:56] It has definitely occurred to me that [03:59] it's better to be dead than a whole host [04:03] of things. [04:07] Should I even spell any of them out? [04:11] Well, [04:13] better to be dead than [04:16] certain cases, I imagine, of ALS, [04:23] where all you could do is blink. [04:26] And yet [04:28] my wife and I visited a rabbi, a young [04:32] man [04:34] in his 40s [04:37] who had ALS, [04:39] and all he could do was blink. [04:42] But they have contraptions now where [04:45] with the eyes he could spell out words [04:50] and then answer [04:52] uh in dialogue with you with the machine [04:56] speaks for him. [04:58] He didn't want to die. [05:02] I mean, I would imagine [05:04] that there are times [05:09] where the brain is not functioning [05:13] and [05:15] that too might [05:18] be an an example [05:21] of where it might be better not to be [05:24] here any longer. [05:26] But it never occurred to me with [05:28] quadriplegia. [05:31] You ask what is the worst part? Do you [05:34] have all day? [05:40] It's uh [05:42] I miss my arms [05:45] and hands terribly [05:48] that I can't type. [05:51] I can't touch anyone. [05:54] Can't hug my wife or my kids. [05:58] and [06:00] my friends. [06:02] I can't write with my beloved fountain [06:05] pens. [06:08] Can't pick up a cigar. [06:11] I can't scratch my nose. [06:14] Can't drive a car. [06:18] Can't really travel much. [06:21] No, there there's a lot. [06:24] But [06:26] I'm increasingly [06:28] leading a fuller and fuller life. [06:32] Podcasting, [06:34] broadcasting, [06:38] writing books, [06:41] talking to people [06:43] that mean a lot to me. [06:47] So, [06:48] I've been able to uh overcome a lot of [06:52] that. That's what keeps me going. [06:56] Leading as full a life as possible. [06:59] And in the background, [07:02] there is [07:04] reason to hope [07:07] that [07:09] a current peptide [07:12] that has had tremendous success [07:15] with the people who are paralyzed. [07:18] regenerative nerve [07:21] medicine as it were [07:24] that's out there. [07:27] It's undergoing [07:29] phase three tests [07:31] and I hope the FDA [07:34] will make it available [07:37] sooner than later. [07:39] In the meantime, [07:41] I am having special [07:44] electrical impulses [07:47] which have already enabled me to wiggle [07:50] my fingers, [07:52] which is a big deal. I hope to be able [07:55] to use a mouse. [07:58] My dream is to use a wheelchair. [08:01] My dream is to travel. [08:04] A wheelchair [08:06] doesn't stop you from traveling. [08:10] but quadriplegia does. [08:13] So, [08:15] there's plenty to live for. [08:18] Thank you for your prayers. [08:20] >> Hi, Dennis. Uh, my name is Ron and I'm [08:22] calling you from El Monte. I've been [08:25] listening to you since the 80s, since my [08:28] first born [08:30] um was born and five years ago, I lost [08:33] him to CO. [08:35] So, [08:37] in my grief, I've been missing you so [08:40] much cuz I miss your wisdom, your [08:43] advice, [08:45] and your life experiences. [08:48] I am so sorry for what happened to you. [08:52] But I'm so happy that you're at least [08:56] communicating with us again. I know you [08:59] would always have something positive for [09:02] me to hear during this time of pain, [09:07] but God bless you, Dennis. I'll listen [09:10] to you every chance I get in the [09:12] evenings. Thank you, Dennis, for [09:15] everything that [09:17] that you represent, [09:20] especially in my life. God bless. [09:24] >> Hi, Dennis. My name is Jamie and my [09:26] husband and I have a question for you [09:29] for your timeless wisdom. But first of [09:31] all, let me tell you that we are so [09:33] grateful to hear your voice again and [09:35] your sage wisdom. You are missed more [09:37] than you know and you are in our [09:39] continued prayers. Each day we think of [09:42] you and pray for your recovery, for your [09:45] health, and for your family. And you [09:47] just you are so important to us and the [09:51] world needs you. Anyway, um, our [09:54] 21-year-old son, here's our question. [09:55] Our 21-year-old son, who's a Republican, [09:58] is buying into the notion that America [10:00] is putting Israel ahead of itself. What [10:02] is the most rational way to defeat this [10:04] misconception and stress the importance [10:06] of our relationship? Thank you, Dennis. [10:09] God bless you. [10:11] >> Marco Rubio [10:13] and the president, but especially Marco [10:16] Rubio, has answered this well, [10:20] and he's not a Jew. [10:22] and he certainly puts America first. [10:27] This whole notion [10:29] is an absurdity. [10:32] Did we put England first when we decided [10:35] to help England resist Hitler? [10:39] Did anybody even accuse America of [10:43] England first? [10:46] Did we put any country we helped? Was it [10:50] Korea first when we lost 36,000 men in [10:56] the Korean War? [11:00] Was this notion? Nobody rational can [11:05] believe that [11:06] that President Trump [11:09] would say, "Well, it's bad for America, [11:14] but it's good for Israel, [11:17] so I'm going to put Israel first. [11:20] It shows the power of the internet. [11:24] That's all it does. It's like Israel is [11:27] committing genocide. [11:30] One of the most not only obvious lies, [11:34] but an absurdity. [11:36] There are more gazins today than there [11:40] were before October 7th. [11:43] Israel would would send messages [11:47] in the millions to Gazins [11:50] telling them where they'll bomb so that [11:53] civilians [11:54] could leave those buildings. [11:58] Has anybody done that in the history of [12:01] warfare? [12:04] It's [12:07] It's just a a world saturated with lies. [12:13] I'd like your son to give an example of [12:17] where Israel comes first. [12:20] America wants to stop [12:23] Iran from having nuclear weapons. [12:27] Is that putting Israel first? [12:34] I'm I'm sorry that [snorts] it's [12:37] happening. [12:38] I'd love to talk to your son on air. [12:42] Thanks. [12:44] >> This episode of Timeless Wisdom [music] [12:46] will continue right after this. [12:50] >> When someone you love is hurting, what [12:52] do you do? We're often quick to say, "If [12:54] [music] there's anything I can do, just [12:56] let me know." But what if we stopped [12:58] waiting to be asked and simply showed [13:00] up? On the If [music] There is Anything [13:02] I Can Do podcast, Pam McConnell shares [13:05] real stories, biblical [music] wisdom, [13:07] and practical ways to walk alongside [13:09] people through grief, loss, and life's [13:11] [music] hardest moments. Learn how to [13:13] show up and make a difference. Subscribe [13:15] now at kpodcast.com, [13:17] YouTube, or [music] wherever you listen [13:19] to podcasts. [13:23] >> Now, back [music] to more of Dennis [13:24] Prager's timeless wisdom. [13:27] >> Good morning. This is uh Rich from [13:29] Altadena. I left a message a couple of [13:32] days ago which conveys my love for [13:35] Dennis and my appreciation for all that [13:37] he has done for many people including [13:40] me. I would like to add a second [13:42] request. I don't want to monopolize his [13:45] time, but I think this is a tremendous [13:46] subject. Dennis is a lover of classical [13:49] music. I know he loves and his he and [13:52] his wife love Brookner's seventh [13:54] symphony. I would like to request as a [13:57] followup to my earlier request that [14:00] Dennis riff on classical music if he can [14:03] comment about his love of classical [14:05] music. Uh maybe his top 10 pieces of [14:09] music or maybe even if he has the time [14:11] to go to his top 25 off the top of his [14:13] head. It would just be a delight to hear [14:16] him talk about his love of classical [14:18] music and give us examples of those that [14:20] he those pieces that he loves the best. [14:23] Thank you so much for this. Rich from [14:25] Aladena. [14:26] >> I could riff on classical music for [14:30] hours. [14:33] One of my close friends is a member of [14:36] the Philadelphia Orchestra, [14:38] one of the greatest orchestras in the [14:41] world. [14:43] And he uh came to visit me with his [14:47] family the other day. [14:50] And [14:52] my joy in talking classical music [14:56] with people who really know music [15:00] is endless. [15:02] I haven't done it on the air because [15:04] most people wouldn't know what I'm [15:06] talking about [15:08] and they would get understandably [15:11] bored. [15:15] When people ask me where should they [15:18] start, [15:20] it's very hard to know [15:23] what will turn you on. [15:26] But generally speaking, [15:29] any great Baroque [15:32] era music, [15:34] music music like art goes from Baroque [15:37] to classical to romantic [15:41] to 20th century [15:45] and [15:47] they're all great. Well, 20th century [15:51] has fewer greats, but there's some great [15:54] 20th century music [15:58] and [16:01] you start with Baroque [16:03] and I would start with Vivaldi, [16:08] the Four Seasons. [16:10] It's hard to imagine [16:14] that some part of that, if not all of [16:17] it, would move almost anybody [16:21] who likes music of any genre. [16:26] And then you work your way up from [16:28] there. [16:31] Most people [16:33] love Mozart. [16:36] And [16:38] I would start with [16:41] the 21st piano concerto. [16:44] The second movement [16:47] of the concerto [16:50] is known [16:51] in modern times as the Elvyram Madigan [16:56] concerto. [16:59] A Swedish [17:01] love film. [17:03] used the theme from the middle movement [17:07] of the 21st piano concerto [17:10] as its theme [17:13] and people fell in love with it. [17:16] But there's no there's no knowing [17:20] what will get you started. [17:24] Try Handles Messiah. [17:28] Who doesn't love the the Hallelujah [17:30] chorus from Handles's Messiah? [17:36] Just don't be scared of the word [17:39] classical. [17:41] Classical means, I'm not talking about [17:44] the era, but classical means [17:48] that it has withtood the test of time. [17:55] Frank Sinatra [17:57] is now a a classical artist. [18:01] Just the other day, he was I was with a [18:04] young man and he was listening to Frank [18:07] Sinatra. [18:11] But [18:12] classical music, [18:15] it's the greatest. But what you need to [18:18] do [18:20] is hear it live or in a great audio [18:25] system. [18:27] You could love any song, [18:31] you know, with a guitar or piano [18:35] with earbuds. [18:37] But classical music [18:40] needs real sound [18:43] to be fully appreciated. [18:46] So that's uh that's my little riff. Oh, [18:50] and by the way, [18:52] I like Brookner 7th, but it's Brook's [18:56] fifth and Brooklyn's eighth that my wife [19:00] traveled across the country to hear [19:03] live. [19:05] I want to do that again. [19:08] >> Hi Dennis, we all miss you. And I also [19:10] want to ask you a question. Um, I'm a [19:13] Christian and Christians believe that [19:16] God's plan is pretty much written in [19:18] stone. And the saying, you plan, God [19:21] laughs. That's a legit mantra for those [19:24] who believe in God, which I do. But my [19:27] question is, if God already has our [19:30] destinies planned out, why do we pray? [19:34] Are we trying to make God change his [19:36] mind regardless um I mean I'm sorry [19:39] regarding the destiny or outcome of our [19:41] fate or the fates of people who are ill. [19:44] So if God is in control of all outcomes [19:48] and already knows our future and has [19:50] planned it out for us, why bother to [19:53] pray for him to change what's already [19:56] written? Are we trying to change God's [19:58] mind? Which seems kind of odd to me. [20:03] Anyway, my name is Paige. I'm from [20:05] Crestline, California, and I miss you [20:08] and pray for you. Tell me why. [20:13] >> Wow, you're a thinker. [20:16] Well, I don't uh [20:18] I've never bought the idea [20:21] that God [20:24] has this [20:26] plan cast in stone [20:28] for each of our lives. [20:31] I I don't uh I don't know where that [20:35] idea comes from actually. [20:39] That means we don't have free will. [20:42] If God [20:44] has a plan and it's cast in stone, then [20:49] we don't have free will. [20:53] Not just why pray, why do anything, [20:58] why get out of bed in the morning? [21:01] God has a plan. [21:04] I don't know where the idea comes from. [21:08] And [21:09] it's never made sense to me to be [21:13] honest. [21:15] God may have wishes. [21:18] I think he does for each of us [21:22] that we live a certain life. [21:25] God has given every one of us certain [21:28] gifts [21:30] but the cast in stone. [21:34] You're you're absolutely right. Why [21:37] pray? Or as I said, why get out of bed? [21:42] So the premise [21:44] is not one that I share. [21:47] So I don't have that particular problem [21:51] with visa v prayer or anything else we [21:54] do. [21:58] Hey Dennis John here of Costa Mesa. Uh [22:02] so glad to hear you back on the radio. [22:04] Uh it just brings uh back brings so much [22:08] joy to me. Um thank you for keeping up [22:10] the good fight and hanging in there. [22:12] You're inspirational to me. You've [22:14] always been a guiding light for me, [22:16] raising uh my wife and I, raising our [22:18] three young sons who all went into the [22:21] Navy like your dad and served this [22:23] country. [music] [22:24] So, we love you. We miss you. Um please [22:27] say hi to Sue for us [music] and uh just [22:30] keep on keeping on. Um shalom. [22:35] [music] [22:37] Yes. Good morning, Dennis. It's I'm [22:40] listening to the morning answer right [22:42] now. My name is David Saxs. Uh this is [22:45] my second call to you. Just want to say [22:48] that um myself and others are praying [22:51] for you. We want to see your live show [22:54] back on the air someday. You sound [22:57] pretty good in your announcement about [23:00] about calling this number and leaving [23:02] messages. And I try to catch your uh [23:06] show at 10:00 every evening. [music] [23:10] Anyway, just want to say how much we [23:11] love you and we miss you. Anyway, I'm [23:15] going to cry. [laughter] [23:17] Okay, you take care. Love you. Bye now. [23:24] Hello, Dennis. My name is Mary. I'm [23:26] calling from Ocala, Florida. Just wanted [23:28] you to know that I've been praying for [23:30] you. Praying that you're able to um come [23:35] back and [23:37] share your wisdom with us. [23:40] And I want you to know that [23:43] um I really miss [23:46] your wisdom and I pray for you all the [23:49] time [23:51] and hoping that you're getting better [23:54] every day. God bless you. [24:00] >> Hi, Dennis Prager here. Well, as you [24:03] know, I've been off the air since my [24:05] injury in November 2024. [24:08] Thank you for your prayers. Believe me, [24:11] I've missed talking to you. I'm starting [24:13] the Ask Me Anything episodes on the [24:16] Timeless Wisdom podcast, and I'd love to [24:19] hear from you. Whether your question [24:21] [music] is about faith, morality, [24:23] politics, history, relationships, [24:26] happiness, or even my life, give [music] [24:29] me a call and leave a voicemail. [24:32] The number is 877243LE76. [music] [24:38] That's 877243776. [music] [24:43] Please include your first [music] name [24:45] and where you're calling from. I will [24:48] answer as many questions as I can on [24:51] future episodes of the podcast. [24:54] Obviously, I can't respond to every [24:57] question, but I will listen or read [25:00] every question. I look forward to [25:02] hearing from you. Thank you for [25:04] listening. [25:10] Now, back to more of Dennis Prager's [25:13] Timeless Wisdom. [25:17] You know, [25:20] [music] one thing I've never understood [25:23] is when people who [25:26] are hardworking, [25:29] good Americans with good values [25:34] say [25:35] that there's only one party, [25:39] the uni party, [25:42] and that [25:44] it's not worth voting. [25:47] Republican [25:49] because [25:51] it doesn't matter who wins. [25:56] That was never true [25:59] and it is less true today than it has [26:03] ever been. [26:06] The Democratic Party is leaning towards [26:11] socialism/communism. [26:17] When the mayor of New York City [26:20] is a Democrat [26:23] and a socialist and an Islamist [26:28] with a socialist Islamist [26:31] running for Senate [26:34] in Michigan, [26:36] you're going to tell me the parties are [26:39] the same. [26:41] They could almost not be more different. [26:45] They were they're as different as during [26:48] the 1860s [26:51] and 50s [26:53] when the Republicans [26:55] were founded to oppose slavery [26:59] and the Democrats were the pro-slavery [27:02] party. [27:04] You have to vote. [27:07] And with all your misgivings [27:10] about Republicans [27:12] and about the president at any given [27:14] moment, it doesn't matter. [27:18] You must look at the big picture. [27:24] America is in the balance. [27:31] It's somewhat childish even to want the [27:35] party to be perfect. [27:38] No human is perfect, [snorts] let alone [27:41] a group of humans, let alone a political [27:45] group. [27:47] They will always disappoint you if you [27:50] want them to only do what you want. [27:54] It's not going to happen. [27:59] Please vote [28:03] and please vote to save America. This [28:07] episode of Timeless Wisdom will continue [28:10] right after [music] this. [28:13] >> When someone you love is hurting, what [28:15] do you do? We're often quick to say, [28:17] [music] "If there's anything I can do, [28:19] just let me know." But what if we [28:21] stopped waiting to be asked and simply [28:23] showed up? On the [music] If There is [28:25] Anything I Can Do podcast, Pam McConnell [28:28] shares real stories, biblical wisdom, [28:30] and practical ways to walk [music] [28:32] alongside people through grief, loss, [28:34] and life's hardest moments. Learn how to [28:36] show up [music] and make a difference. [28:38] Subscribe now at klopppodcast.com, [28:41] YouTube, or wherever you listen to [28:42] podcasts. [28:46] >> Now, [music] back to more of Dennis [28:48] Prager's Timeless Wisdom. [28:50] >> Hi, my name is Stanley. Stanley from Los [28:53] Angeles. Could Dennis address uh the [28:56] male female um issues? You know there's [28:59] a lot of um confusion in the roles these [29:02] days and you know traditional values are [29:05] really not there even in marital [29:07] relationship. So you know emphasis uh on [29:10] the woman's role more so because uh you [29:12] know there's a lot of competition in [29:14] marriages and the emphasis of the home [29:16] and homemaking is not as as popular yet. [29:20] Proverbs talks about the virtuous woman [29:22] and then you have uh uh Martha Stewart [29:24] and Julia Child. They're se celebrated [29:27] as women who really put in in the home. [29:31] So could you address that? That'd be [29:32] great. [29:34] >> Well, that's worthy [29:36] of broadcast after broadcast. God [29:40] created Adam [29:43] and then he created Eve. [29:46] The Hebrew is [29:49] AZer ko [29:53] as a helper [29:56] who is his equal. [29:59] That's the literal Hebrew translation. [30:03] So it's a fascinating role. [30:07] You're a helper, [30:10] but you are equal to the one you are [30:13] helping. [30:15] And that's what I believe. [30:19] By the way, helper, [30:21] the word [30:24] is how God is described in Hebrew [30:30] on a number of occasions in the Hebrew [30:33] Bible. [30:35] God is an Azer [30:38] just like Eve was an Azer. [30:41] The exact same word. [30:45] We have lost something. [30:49] Clearly. [30:52] Well, [30:55] did you take out the garbage today? [30:58] I took it out yesterday. [31:02] Did you do the dishes today? [31:04] I did it yesterday. [31:07] Did you change your diaper today? [31:10] I changed her diaper yesterday. [31:14] When will you wake up at night? I woke [31:17] up at 3:00 a.m. last night. Tonight's [31:20] your turn. [31:24] If that works out for people, more power [31:27] to them. [31:30] But [31:31] overwhelmingly [31:34] a dividing of roles [31:36] has worked out better [31:39] with all the complaints that exist about [31:42] it. [31:45] The problem of course [31:48] is that women are earning as much and [31:52] often more than their husbands. [31:56] So what do you do then? [31:59] Well, you have to decide [32:02] maybe she should be the sole bread [32:05] winner and he takes care of the home. [32:09] Then you have a divying up of duties. [32:14] The problem is most women [32:17] want to rely on their man [32:21] and they [32:24] most women not all will not be happy [32:27] with that role. [32:30] If they are then fine. I know couples [32:34] where the man raised the children. [32:37] They're terrific children by the way. [32:40] And it's worked out. She earned a fair [32:43] amount of money in both cases that I'm [32:47] thinking about, [32:50] but 5050 [32:53] is not a solution. I'm sorry. [32:57] Longtime listener in Whittier, [33:00] California, [33:02] thank you so much for your show. So glad [33:05] that you are doing better. God bless [33:08] you. You have been in my prayers. [33:11] Hey Dennis, Brian Rothy, I called you [33:14] once on religion on the line. I'm very [33:16] interested in your opinion as to whether [33:19] there is a supreme evil. Meaning, is [33:22] there a counterpart to God who's [33:24] consciously working to make us sin and [33:27] go against God? [33:30] >> Anyways, that's the gist of my question. [33:32] Thank you. [33:34] Well, if you mean a Satan or a devil, [33:39] some uh [33:41] supernatural figure [33:44] that works against what God wants [33:49] that I I don't uh [33:52] I don't believe. It's not my by faith [33:55] tradition, [33:56] but I don't [33:59] easily dismiss it. [34:02] Some things are [34:05] almost only explained [34:08] by the demonic [34:11] in individuals [34:13] even in societies. [34:17] The Jewish belief is that we have [34:21] competing wills in our nature. [34:26] The Yates [34:28] and Yates, [34:31] the will to do good and the will to do [34:33] bad. And they're in constant conflict. [34:38] And the will to do bad is rooted in in [34:41] in our nature. [34:45] You know, we we have to suppress the [34:48] desire to steal. [34:53] It's very common for kids to take a [34:56] cookie away from another kid. That [34:59] stealing [35:01] or cheat on tests. [35:05] That's why it's so important [35:07] to develop a good conscience [35:11] and to develop a behavioral [35:15] system of goodness. [35:19] It's not enough to want to do good. You [35:22] have to do it, [35:24] which is another subject [35:27] that I [35:29] am happy to talk about. [35:31] >> This episode of [music] Timeless Wisdom [35:33] will continue right after this. [35:37] When someone you love is hurting, what [35:39] do you do? We're often quick to say, "If [35:41] [music] there's anything I can do, just [35:43] let me know." But what if we stopped [35:45] waiting to be asked and simply showed [35:47] up? On [music] the If There is Anything [35:49] I Can Do podcast, Pam McConnell shares [35:52] real stories, [music] biblical wisdom, [35:54] and practical ways to walk alongside [35:56] people through grief, loss, and life's [35:58] hardest [music] moments. Learn how to [36:00] show up and make a difference. Subscribe [36:02] now at kovepodcast.com, [36:04] YouTube, or wherever you listen [music] [36:06] to podcasts. [36:10] >> Now, back to more of Dennis Prager's [36:12] timeless wisdom. [36:14] >> Hi, Dennis. This is Rebecca Simon, [36:17] Rancho Palace where uh I uh [36:21] myself and my daughter traveled with you [36:23] to Israel. We had a great time. Miss you [36:27] tremendously. Always wish you the best. [36:30] And my question to you is, if you went [36:33] back in life, what would you have done [36:36] differently? [36:39] You take care and I'm still hoping for [36:41] you to come back full force. Take care, [36:43] my dear. Bye. [36:46] >> There's not much I would have done [36:48] differently [36:50] to be honest. The thing that immediately [36:53] comes to my mind is [36:56] on Tuesday, [36:58] November 12th, [37:01] 2024, [37:03] I would have put towels down on the [37:05] floor [37:07] stepping out of the shower [37:10] by far. [37:12] If I could do anything again, that's [37:15] what I would do over. [37:18] Otherwise, I have to say [37:22] while I made my share of mistakes, [37:26] I uh [37:30] I can't think of much, but I would have [37:33] changed. [37:35] I always believed I led a blessed life. [37:39] >> Mr. Prager, my name is Adam from Palis, [37:42] California. My one simple question is [37:46] whether you recognize [37:48] the enormous positive impact you've had [37:52] on tens of thousands of people over the [37:55] years, myself included. [37:59] Uh I just hope that is a realization you [38:01] have and I'm sending you all positive [38:03] thoughts. Thank you. [38:05] Well, [38:07] >> all I've wanted to do in life, [38:12] at least on a macro level, I always [38:15] wanted a family, [38:17] always wanted to get married, always [38:19] wanted friends. But I what I I've wanted [38:23] more than anything [38:25] was what I wrote in my diary [38:28] my third year of high school. I want to [38:32] influence people to the good [38:38] and [38:41] I've never said this publicly. [38:44] I hope it uh it's received [38:49] as humbly as it's meant. [38:53] But [38:56] when I hear that I've [38:58] done that two lives, [39:01] I don't [39:04] get a high. [39:07] All I get is affirmation. [39:12] Dennis, that's what you were supposed to [39:14] do [39:16] and you've done it somewhat. [39:19] And keep going. [39:23] And I'm very touched by anyone who [39:28] acknowledges that [music] fact and I [39:31] thank you for the lovely [music] [39:33] voicemail. [39:36] Thank you all for your questions. I [39:39] really enjoy answering them. And if you [39:42] have a question you'd like me to answer, [39:44] give us a call at 87724376 [39:48] [music] [39:51] and leave a voicemail. Again, that's [39:54] 87724376. [39:57] [music] [39:59] Thanks so much for listening and I'll [40:02] talk to you next time. [40:04] >> Hello, [music] Dennis. No question. Just [40:07] um wanted to send [music] lots of love [40:10] and prayers for you and your strength [40:14] for recovery [music] uh for uh your [40:17] whole family and yourself. Miss you so [40:20] very much. Thank you. Bye-bye. [40:24] >> Tomorrow on Timeless Wisdom with Dennis [40:27] Prager. [40:28] >> Hi my [music] friends. The male female [40:30] hour on the Dennis Prager show. a truly [40:32] honest look at the two sexes [music] and [40:35] their relations. [40:37] I remember a call that I received on one [40:39] of these hours uh from a woman who was [40:44] very nervous around men because she [40:47] didn't like the way they would look at [40:49] her. When they would look at her that [40:51] way, it made her it made her nervous and [40:54] she uh or even perhaps resentful. I want [40:58] to talk to you about this issue. uh you [41:01] women and you men uh both sexes to talk [41:05] about this uh and I'm not talking now [41:08] about the husband wife relationship [41:10] specifically talking that's why I call [41:13] it the male female hour it's about the [41:15] larger issues as well uh we have talked [41:18] about the issue of the man seeing his [41:20] wife as a sex object and I am all for it [41:24] uh I and I I defended it on on every [41:27] ground from holiness to to uh to [41:31] eroticism. It is a good thing. Imagine [41:34] if he didn't. What would you what would [41:36] you prefer that that he saw you as a [41:39] roommate who happened to be female? But [41:42] uh that's in the realm of the marriage. [41:46] What about outside the mar just in [41:48] day-to-day [41:50] social interaction, strangers? [41:52] >> When a man looks at me just a little bit [41:54] too long, not a stare, just a little [41:57] long look, I love it. It just tells me [42:00] that I am doing something right. [42:03] >> Um so I have spent the last 10 years [42:06] conducting a very unusual research [42:09] project asking men and women why they [42:12] don't call back after a good first date. [42:15] And uh what was very interesting on your [42:18] topic is that um the number three most [42:21] common reason men revealed I mean I'm [42:24] sorry that women revealed was that um [42:27] something I call the garbage man and [42:29] this is when a guy looks at a woman or [42:32] um in that way or makes lewd crude [42:35] comments to her. [42:36] >> LWD crude comments and looking are in [42:39] different universes and I 100% agree [42:43] with your research. So, the look that um [42:46] was really interesting, there's a woman [42:48] in Boston, for example, a 34 year old [42:50] woman who told me that she met a guy for [42:53] a 4:00 coffee date at Starbucks, and he [42:56] started undressing her with his eyes [42:58] right away, saying how beautiful she [43:00] looked. He's an idiot. Her [43:02] >> We have to do a show on I have to have [43:04] talk to men on how not to be idiots. [43:06] >> Right. Right. [43:08] >> We we all I shut up. He's impossible. [43:12] Alan, send him away. [43:13] >> Join us tomorrow to hear more on [43:16] Timeless Wisdom with Dennis Prager. [43:18] [music] [43:19] Visit dennisprager.com for thousands of [43:21] hours of Dennis's lectures, courses, and [43:24] classic radio programs, and to purchase [43:26] Dennis Prager's Rational [music] Bibles. [43:32] We want to take just a second to thank [43:34] the team at Life Audio for their [43:35] partnership with us on the podcast. Go [43:37] to lifeaudio.com to find dozens of other [43:40] faith- centered podcasts in their [43:41] network, including shows about prayer, [43:43] Bible study, parenting, and more. [43:46] >> When someone you love is hurting, what [43:48] do you do? We're often quick to [music] [43:50] say, "If there's anything I can do, just [43:53] let me know." But what if we stopped [43:54] waiting to be asked and simply showed [43:57] up? 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