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493: JD Vance—Communion
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- Jul 7, 2026
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Summary
Vice President JD Vance joins Mike for a wide-ranging conversation about faith, family, and the future of America. From the dignity of work and the lessons he learned in the Marine Corps to his return to Christianity and the deeply personal journey that inspired his new book, Communion , Vance reflects on the people and experiences that shaped him. He also explains why America's energy future may determine whether we can keep pace with China in the decades ahead. Big thanks to our terrific sponsors K12 Powered Schools— Find a K12-powered school near you and see what's possible for your child with K12's Career and College Prep at https://k12.com/rowe An Army of Normal Folks —The feel-good podcast that makes being of service easier for all of us. Good Ranchers —Sourcing 100% of their meat from American farms and ranches and delivering straight to your door. Use code MIKE for free meat for life and $50 off your first order. ZipRecruiter —The recruiting site that really is the smartest way to hire. Post a job for FREE and find a qualified candidate in 24 hours .