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A Night of Truth, Meaning, and Brotherhood: Jordan Peterson at the Coronado Theatre Last night at the Coronado Theatre was an experience I won’t forget — not just for the incredible insight Dr. Jordan B. Peterson delivered, but because I shared it with my younger brother. For me, this wasn’t just an event. It was a moment of intentionality — of stepping into my role as an older brother, trying to help guide the people I love toward a life of fulfillment, strength, and purpose.

The Coronado itself was the perfect setting — historic, majestic, almost spiritual in its ambiance. The crowd was filled with all walks of life, drawn together by something deeper than mere curiosity. When Dr. Peterson walked out to a standing ovation, it felt less like a celebrity entrance and more like the arrival of a mentor who’s helped thousands of us find steadier ground.

A Message That Cuts Through the Noise

Dr. Peterson spoke with a clarity that seems rare in our time. He touched on responsibility, the courage to tell the truth, the psychological roots of meaning, and how the structure of belief shapes every layer of our lives. My brother and I sat side by side, soaking it in, occasionally exchanging glances when something particularly resonated — and that happened often.

But it was when Peterson began speaking about God, about the deep symbolic and lived meaning behind that idea, that the room shifted. It wasn’t just intellectual — it was sacred.

He said, “You don’t get to say you believe in God unless you live as if God exists.” The weight of that line hung in the air like a sacred challenge. It struck me hard — because that’s what I want to embody. Not just for myself, but for my brother. To live the truth, not just talk about it.

Dr. Peterson framed God not as a distant being, but as the pattern of Being itself — the structure through which we align ourselves with what’s highest, most honest, most courageous. That to follow God means to carry your cross, speak the truth, and voluntarily confront the suffering of existence. I could feel in that moment that my brother was not just hearing it — he was feeling it. And so was I.

More Than a Lecture

Leaving the Coronado, my brother and I were quiet — not out of emptiness, but because we were full. Full of ideas, of conviction, of that rare kind of energy that comes when you remember who you are and who you’re meant to become.

This wasn’t just a lecture. It was an initiation. And I’m grateful beyond words that I got to share it with my brother — to help plant seeds that, God willing, will bear fruit in both of our lives for years to come.

Dr. Peterson, thank you for being a voice of order in chaos, and for challenging us to aim higher. You didn’t just speak to a crowd — you spoke to a pair of brothers, and reminded us that responsibility, meaning, and faith are not just lofty ideals — they’re the path forward.

We heard you. And we’re...

There simply isn't a venue around with better acoustics. This theatre is very old and lovingly restored by an avid group of enthusiasts. Parking of affordable and close. Virtually no food available: it's literally a pretzel or popcorn. Overpriced drinks. No food in the theatre.

Friends of the Coronado put on a few free events every year which I think is so fantastic...

Had a great time with our best friends on a double date to see Charlie Berens 7pm show last night absolutely hilarious and have haven't been to the Coronado in a while...far too long the theater looks amazing very...