How could I have grown up ignorant of these ideals that are so crucial to perpetuating freedom and happiness? Ironically, it is the loss of these very ideals that created that ignorance. Sometimes you don’t know what you don’t know, but that does not exempt you from the consequences of that ignorance. This is by far the most enlightening, inspirational and life-changing lecture I have ever heard in a nonreligious setting. I have never been the same since. Greatness resides in each of us and each of us has our part to play. Undoubtedly, our part includes a return to these foundational ideals that made America great.” -Janiece Sloan
Listening to this lecture was part of my awakening to the need for an American Renaissance. Oliver DeMille digs past the commonly discussed ideal of freedom, to four additional ideals that are both common sense and deep at the same time. He provides sensible principles and solutions — paths to improve ourselves, our families, our communities, and our country.” -Sean Elcock
Being involved in my community on many levels I am constantly meeting people who realize there is something missing in society but, they’re not sure exactly what we have lost. I give them a copy of “The 4 Lost American Ideals” and ask them to come back and tell me what they think. People are hungry for direction on what to do, and this recording is a wonderful introduction to the need for Leadership Education for themselves and especially for the children in their lives.” -Ann Agent
The ideas Oliver DeMille teaches about freedom and America are thorough and refreshing. Once again he has hit the nail on the head in this inspiring and timely speech.” -Cathy Ford
As a Canadian citizen, I found DeMille’s message completely relevant to me here. Listening to this presentation (especially over and over again) has helped us shift away from some of the numbing effects of living in a liberal socialist country and into greater personal accountability. In other words, it helped restore our drive to build and create the future rather than expecting or even easing into the idea that the government provides all.” -Heather Burton
This fantastic and inspiring lecture on America helps put our Americanism in perspective, and brings boiling to the surface the feelings of real American thought. Oliver DeMille has a way of helping you reach deep within and pull the desires of liberty to the forefront in a way that moves you to action. After first being introduced to the thinking of Oliver DeMille, my husband and I set out to become independents, rather than dependents, sought learning and education to become liber, have recognized the need for public virtue, and thank the hand of God consistently for helping us find our own personal mission in this life. I recommend this lecture to everyone, especially youth.” -Jacqueline Smith
Thank you Oliver for clarifying the full meaning of ‘provident.’ It has been a word that I love and use regularly. The Four Lost American Ideals has moving me to tears of gratitude for the sacrifices of the founders. I also found a strength in my own talents and interests as a ‘plain, ordinary person.’ I am now more excited and renewed in my efforts to become my mission and want all eight of my children to listen to The Four Lost American Ideals.” -Kristine Farley
As usual, DeMille has made me think deeper about a subject I thought I had a grasp on, and has given me a leaping off point for my own research. My husband and I have stumbled across several of these ideals independent of each other with no apparent connection. It was nice to have them so concisely put into a congruous train of thought.” -Jenn Young
We love this audio and think it is a must-hear. We like listening to it in the car. Our daughter shares it with her guy friends as a sort of litmus test. It provides much to think about and talk about.” -Vivian Milius
After hearing this presentation, being patriotic took on new meaning. It truly spoke to my core. I share it with everyone. If you are feeling powerless or confused about what can be done to help things go right in these times of struggle, listen and commit to be American!” -Natalie Larsen
This lecture was such a learning experience for me. My own feelings of self-sufficiency and independence have literally been awakened through ideas I had never thought of before in exactly this way. Thanks for the great history lesson.” -Jill Cohen
The virtues of the great people of this talk will inspire you to look into your own soul and ask the questions that only you have the answers to.” -Jason Abbott
