Book Reviews - VisionRoot

As a Peace Loving Global Citizen
By Rev. Sun Myung Moon

Give and Take
By Adam Grant

Real Love in Parenting
By Greg Baer
Nine simple and powerfully effective principles for raising happy and responsible children

The Day Christians Changed America
by George Barna

American Worldview Inventory-2020-2021
by George Barna

Foundation Day and Seongwha
by the Substantial Word Group

Podcast

The Richard Urban Show

Education Spending in Jefferson County WV Lacks Transparency

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Education Spending in Jefferson County WV Lacks Transparency

Jul 9, 2025 • 17:47

Why did the Jefferson County WV Board of Education put a $25 million Excess Levy on the ballot with only eight minutes of discussion? What is the money spent on? Is the accounting for these funds, which are 39% of property tax revenue transparent? Watch the Podcast
What is Your Motivation for Doing Good?

Jun 24, 2025 • 9:24

Richard examines the fundamental question of why, as Christians and God’s people we should do good. A quote from Samuel Hopkins, American Revolutionary era preacher, informs us on this topic. Watch the Podcast
Roll Back Property Taxes; they are not an Entitlement for the Government

Jun 10, 2025 • 13:32

Property Taxes have been skyrocketing in all states, forcing many seniors out of their homes. How can we roll property taxes back and provide a system that is fair and equitable. Watch the podcast
Supreme Court Passes on Defending First Amendment Rights

Jun 2, 2025 • 7:41

The not so Supreme Court, on May 27, 2025, could not say that a middle school student in Massachusetts has a right to wear a shirt that says that there are only two genders. The not so Supreme Court could also not weigh in on whether parents at sports events…
What is the Solution to Declining Fertility Rates?

May 26, 2025 • 14:33

Fertility rates have plummeted up to 55% in the last 35 years in developed countries. What is behind this steep decline? What is the solution? In the show: https://unionstation.love https://urbanlifetraining.org Watch the Podcast #RichardUrbanShow
Is Cohabitation a Good Way to Prepare for Marriage?

May 19, 2025 • 17:04

An estimated 70% of couples today will cohabit before marrying. Is this a good idea? Watch the show to find out. In today’s show: https://www.deseret.com/2023/4/26/23697625/cohabitation-happy-marriage-living-together-taylor-swift Watch the Podcast
Stop the Decimation of Our Youth

May 12, 2025 • 20:39

Our youth are being decimated by the propagation of destructive lifestyles, and specifically, gender indoctrination, at every turn. Public schools are an especially egregious are of concern for these issues. Richard presents a practical solution with the three-pronged education approach of abstinence-centered classroom education, peer counseling by abstinent peers, and STAR…
Stop All COVID Shots Now; Stop Forced Vaccination

May 5, 2025 • 21:22

West Virginia requires 26 doses of 11 vaccines for school attendance. Governor Morrisey has given an Executive Order that religious exemptions will now be given, but conflicted West Virginia House Representatives failed to codify this into law.Furthermore, regarding COVID shots, 88 percent of pregnant women in a Pfizer trial who…
Judicial Misconduct Threatens the Rule of Law

Apr 29, 2025 • 10:55

Judicial activism has now become rampant. What can be done about it? Listen to the Podcast
Conflicts of Interest Corrupt Our Government and Communities

Apr 23, 2025 • 12:56

We have been struck head-on with the detrimental effect of conflicts of interest during the COVID vaccine debacle. But governments and communities are rife with conflicts of interest in many different areas. Watch the Podcast