First Things Podcast

Is Churchill America’s Hero? (ft. Sean McMeekin)

ft@firstthings.com (R. R. Reno, Sean McMeekin) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Sean McMeekin joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, “Goodbye to the Postwar Consensus” from the April 2026 issue of the magazine.

The Return of the Mainline? (ft. Brad East)

ft@firstthings.com (R. R. Reno, Brad East) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Brad East joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent review, “Mainlining Nostalgia” from the April 2026 issue of the magazine.

The Sexual Abuse Crisis Is a Law Crisis (ft. Michael Mazza)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Michael J. Mazza joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, “Where the Dallas Charter Went Wrong,” from the March 2026 issue of the magazine.

Disclosure in Modern Poetry (ft. Glenn Arbery)

ft@firstthings.com (R. R. Reno, Glenn Arbery) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Glenn C. Arbery joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, “Lyric as Disclosure” from the March 2026 issue of the magazine.

Our Crisis is Metaphysical | 2026 D.C. Lecture | 2026 D.C. Lecture (Presented by: Mary Harrington)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode, First Things brings you the recording of the 2026 D.C. Lecture presented by Mary Harrington. Please subscribe to access more information about future lectures and many great articles!

The Countryman–Foreigner Distinction (ft. Matthew Crawford)

ft@firstthings.com (R. R. Reno, Matthew B. Crawford) — Thu, 5 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Matthew B. Crawford joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, “Love in the Time of Mass Migration” from the March 2026 issue of the magazine.

Admiration as Inspiration (ft. Elizabeth Corey)

ft@firstthings.com (R. R. Reno, Elizabeth Corey) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:07:23 +0000

In this episode, Elizabeth Corey joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about her recent piece, “On the Pleasure of Admiring” from the February 2026 issue of the magazine.

What Virgil Teaches America (ft. Spencer Klavan)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Spencer A. Klavan joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, “In the Footsteps of Aeneas” from the February 2026 issue of the magazine.

The Promises of Gay Liberation (ft. Scott Yenor)

ft@firstthings.com (R. R. Reno, Scott Yenor) — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Scott Yenor joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, “The Rise and Fall of Gay Activism” from the February 2026 issue of the magazine.

The Evangelical Elite Gap (ft. Aaron Renn)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 5 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Aaron Renn joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, “The Problem with the Evangelical Elite” from the January 2026 issue of the magazine.

Caravaggio the Destroyer (ft. Jaspreet Singh Boparai)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Jaspreet Singh Boparai joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent review, “Caravaggio and Us” from the January 2026 issue of the magazine.

The Realities of Empire (ft. Nathan Pinkoski)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Nathan Pinkoski joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent review, “Hegemon or Empire?” from the January 2026 issue of the magazine.

The Church of Sarah Mullally (ft. Damian Thompson)

ft@firstthings.com (R. R. Reno, Damian Thompson) — Thu, 8 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Damian Thompson joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, “Canterbury Fails,” from the December 2025 issue of the magazine.

John Searle's Minds and Machines (ft. Edward Feser)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 2 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Edward Feser joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, “The Common Sense of John Searle,” from the December 2025 issue of the magazine.

The Sabbath is Back! (ft. J. J. Kimche)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 4 Dec 2025 10:00:13 +0000

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How to Talk About God (ft. Hans Boersma)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:00:59 +0000

In this episode, Hans Boersma joins Rusty Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, "Modernity and God-Talk," from the November 2025 issue of the magazine.

Is the UK a Nation of Immigrants? (ft. Louise Perry)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:00:28 +0000

In this episode, Louise Perry joins Rusty Reno on The Editor’s Desk to talk about her recent essay, “Indigenous London,” from the November 2025 issue of the magazine.

Heritage and the Right

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:00:18 +0000

The editors discuss the troubles at Heritage, the conservative think tank whose president recently touched off a controversy by releasing a video statement in support of Tucker Carlson. The controversy pits generation against generation and faction against faction within the conservative movement. Rusty Reno and Dan Hitchens join Julia Yost.

Where Is the Antichrist? (ft. Peter Thiel)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 6 Nov 2025 09:00:48 +0000

In this episode, Peter Thiel joins Rusty Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recently co-authored essay, "Voyages to the End of the World," from the November 2025 issue of the magazine.

Walking in Wonder (ft. Virginia Aabram)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:00:08 +0000

In this episode, Virginia Aabram and Elizabeth Bachmann join Rusty Reno on The Editor’s Desk to talk about Virginia's recent essay, “The Road to Chartres,” from the October 2025 issue of the magazine.

Declaration of Dependence (ft. Leah Libresco)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 08:00:29 +0000

In this episode, Leah Libresco joins Rusty Reno on The Editor’s Desk to talk about her recent book, “The Dignity of Dependence: A Feminist Manifesto.”

Pope and Parliament

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:05:44 +0000

The editors discuss Great Britain’s assisted suicide bill, Pope Leo’s first major interview, and Charlie Kirk’s memorial service. Dan Hitchens joins Julia Yost.

Faith in State Politics (ft. Cameron Sexton)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:00:41 +0000

In the first episode of While We're At It, Cameron Sexton joins in to talk about his work as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives and Speaker of the state House.

Pius XII’s Vindication (ft. Michael Knowles)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 08:00:51 +0000

In the first episode of While We're At It, a brand new interview series with First Things editor Rusty Reno, Michael Knowles joins in to talk about “The Pope and the Führer: The Secret Vatican Files of World War II,” a new four-part docuseries now available on DailyWire+.

Turning Point

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 08:00:31 +0000

The editors discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the rise of political violence in America. Rusty Reno joins Julia Yost.

Politics After Literacy (ft. Mary Harrington)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:00:28 +0000

In this episode, Mary Harrington joins Rusty Reno on The Editor’s Desk to talk about her recent essay, “The King and the Swarm,” from the August/September 2025 issue of the magazine.

The Death of the Oxford Don (ft. Jaspreet Singh Boparai)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:00:59 +0000

In this episode, Jaspreet Singh Boparai joins Rusty Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, "Waugh Against the Fogeys," from the August/September 2025 issue of the magazine.

Theology for a Brave New World (ft. Thomas Joseph White)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 8 Aug 2025 08:00:23 +0000

In this episode, Fr. Thomas Joseph White joins Rusty Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, "The Future of Catholic Theology," from the August/September 2025 issue of the magazine.

William F. Buckley’s True Calling (ft. Christopher Caldwell)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 1 Aug 2025 08:00:56 +0000

In this episode, Christopher Caldwell joins Rusty Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent review, "The Great Excommunicator" from the August/September 2025 issue of the magazine.

Nationalism Will Save the West

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 08:00:26 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Yoram Hazony joins in to discuss his book, "The Virtue of Nationalism."

How to Prevent an Act of Terror (ft. Alan Dershowitz)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 08:00:36 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Alan Dershowitz joins in to discuss his recent book, "The Preventive State: The Challenge of Preventing Serious Harms While Preserving Essential Liberties."

NovelCon (ft. Christopher Scalia)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:00:38 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Christopher J. Scalia joins in to discuss his recent book, "13 Novels Conservatives Will Love (but Probably Haven't Read)."

A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 08:00:27 +0000

In this episode, Clare Morell joins Rusty Reno on in the First Things office to talk about her recent book, “The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones.”

At Home and Abroad

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 7 Jul 2025 08:00:37 +0000

The editors discuss conservatism’s big wins at the Supreme Court and America’s military and diplomatic ventures in the Middle East. Rusty Reno joins Julia Yost.

The Fed and the College

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 1 Jul 2025 17:57:28 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Brad Lingo joins in to discuss Grove City College.

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The Quest for the Historical Jesus

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 08:00:39 +0000

In this episode, Michael C. Legaspi joins Rusty Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent review, "Jesus After the Critics" from the June/July 2025 issue of the magazine.

The Death of Mass Literacy

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 08:00:34 +0000

In this episode, Wessie du Toit joins Rusty Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, "The Future of Reading" from the June/July 2025 issue of the magazine.

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Classical Education Keeps Growing

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 08:00:43 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Martin Cothran joins in to discuss Memoria Press and Classical Education in America.

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L.A. and Elon

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:00:13 +0000

The editors discuss the immigration riots in Los Angeles, and Donald Trump’s feud with Gavin Newsom. Then they discuss that other feud. Rusty Reno joins Julia Yost.

The Rise of Queer Politics (ft. Joy Pullmann)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 2 Jun 2025 08:00:36 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Joy Pullmann joins in to discuss her recent book, "False Flag: Why Queer Politics Mean the End of America."

Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.

Kids Aren’t Learning—Here’s What To Do (ft. Jason Bedrick)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 29 May 2025 08:00:16 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Jason Bedrick joins in to discuss "The Phoenix Declaration: An American Vision for Education."

Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.

The Hour for a New Humanism | 2025 D.C. Lecture (Presented by: Carl Trueman)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 26 May 2025 08:00:26 +0000

In this episode, First Things brings you the recording of the 2025 D.C. Lecture presented by Carl Trueman. Please subscribe at www.firstthings.com/subscribe in order to get more information on future lectures and access many great pieces!

Sainthood through Marriage

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 22 May 2025 08:00:31 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Caitrin Bennett joins in to discuss her recent book, "Holier Matrimony: Married Saints, Catholic Vows, and Sacramental Grace."

Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.

The Popecast

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 19 May 2025 16:28:56 +0000

The editors discuss the first days of the pontificate of Leo XIV, the first American pope. Then, a report on the pope’s brothers. Rusty Reno, editor Dan Hitchens, and Virginia Aabram join Julia Yost.

Law on Film (ft. Stanley Fish)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 15 May 2025 08:00:31 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Stanley Fish joins in to discuss his recent book, "Law at the Movies: Turning Legal Doctrine into Art."

Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.

The Persistence of Ideology (ft. Daniel Mahoney)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 12 May 2025 11:47:44 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Daniel J. Mahoney joins in to discuss his recent book, "The Persistence of the Ideological Lie: The Totalitarian Impulse Then and Now."

Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.

Pius vs. Innocent

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 8 May 2025 18:26:07 +0000

While waiting for news from the real-life conclave, the editors re-watch the 2024 feature film Conclave and the 2017 HBO series The Young Pope. Then they air their hopes and anxieties about the papal election. Dan Hitchens and special guest Matthew Schmitz join Julia Yost.

Women Without Men! (ft. Darel E. Paul)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 6 May 2025 08:00:05 +0000

In this episode, Darel E. Paul joins Rusty Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, "Feminism Against Fertility" from the May 2025 issue of the magazine.

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Francis and Following

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:53:32 +0000

The editors discuss Pope Francis, whose twelve-year pontificate ended with his death on Easter Monday. Then the staff preview their picks for the upcoming conclave. Rusty Reno and Dan Hitchens join Julia Yost.

We Are All Postliberals Now | Inaugural Neuhaus Lecture (Presented by: Patrick Deneen)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 08:01:16 +0000

In this episode, First Things brings you the recording of the Inaugural Neuhaus Lecture presented by Patrick J. Deneen. Please subscribe at www.firstthings.com/subscribe in order to get more information on future lectures and access many great pieces!

The Bible’s Forgotten Women (ft. Mary DeMuth)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 08:00:50 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Mary E. DeMuth joins in to discuss her recent book, "The Most Overlooked Women of the Bible: What Their Stories Teach Us about Being Seen and Heard."

Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.

The Problem of Embryo Ownership (ft. Ericka Andersen)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 08:00:20 +0000

In this episode, Ericka Andersen joins Rusty Reno at The Editor’s Desk to talk about her recent essay, “Who Owns the Embryos?” from the April 2025 issue of the magazine.

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The Destiny of Israel (ft. Josh Hammer)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:00:45 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Josh Hammer joins in to discuss his recent book, "Israel and Civilization: The Fate of the Jewish Nation and the Destiny of the West."

The Mystery of Angela Merkel (ft. Christopher Caldwell)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:00:55 +0000

In this episode, Christopher Caldwell joins Rusty Reno at The Editor’s Desk to talk about his piece, “Merkel's Country” from the March 2025 issue of the magazine.

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The Lord’s Supper Is for All Ages

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 7 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Jeffrey J. Meyers joins in to discuss his recent book, "Why Children are Welcome to the Lord's Supper: Some Questions & Answers about Paedocommunion."

Elon Musk's Eugenic Dream

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 1 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Matthew Schmitz joins Rusty Reno at The Editor’s Desk to talk about his piece, “Elon’s Family Values” from the April 2025 issue of the magazine. Please subscribe at www.firstthings.com/subscribe in order to access this and many other great pieces!

Snow What?

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The editors discuss the live-action Snow White, Disney's biggest flop in recent memory. Did the star hijack it with her woke statements—or was she scapegoated? Is Disney worthy of its own IP? Virginia Aabram and Germán Saucedo join Julia Yost.

The End of White Privilege

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, A.J. Rice joins in to discuss his recent book, "The White Privilege Album: Bringing Racial Harmony to Very Fine People…on Both Sides."

Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.

Fulton Sheen: Master Evangelist

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Cheryl Hughes joins in to discuss her recent book, "Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen: Convert Maker."

Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.

Woke vs. The Left

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, David Rieff joins in to discuss his recent book, "Desire and Fate."

Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.

Oscars and the Oval Office

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 6 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The editors discuss last week’s incident in the Oval Office, and what it might portend for American foreign policy. Then they talk the Oscars, and why young people are suddenly going to the movies. Rusty Reno, Dan Hitchens, and Germán Saucedo join Julia Yost.

Fiction and Last Things

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Cassandra Nelson joins in to discuss her recent book, "A Theology of Fiction."

Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.

Catholicism at the End of the World

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Jeremy Beer joins in to discuss her recent book, "Beyond the Devil's Road: Francisco Garcés and the Spanish Encounter with the American Southwest."

Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.

Brave New World Conservatism

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Nathan Pinkoski joins Rusty Reno at The Editor’s Desk to talk about his book review, “Paleofuturism” from the February 2025 issue of the magazine. Please subscribe at www.firstthings.com/subscribe in order to access this and many other great pieces!

Cicero the Comedian

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Michael Fontaine joins in to discuss his recent translations, "How to Tell a Joke: An Ancient Guide to the Art of Humor" by Marcus Tullius Cicero and "How to Get Over a Breakup: An Ancient Guide to Moving On" by Ovid

Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.

Super Bowls and Bad Samaritans

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The editors discuss Super Bowl 59—why we watched, who tried to rig the outcome, and what Taylor Swift will do next. Then we talk JD Vance, Pope Francis, and the ordo amoris. Rusty Reno, Vicky Clarke, and Virginia Aabram join Julia Yost.

Architecture for Real People

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Sat, 8 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Anselm Audley joins Rusty Reno at The Editor’s Desk to talk about his essay, “Cities for Humans” from the January 2025 issue of the magazine. Please subscribe at www.firstthings.com/subscribe in order to access this and many other great pieces!

From Science to God

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 4 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Spencer A. Klavan joins in to discuss his recent book, “Light of the Mind, Light of the World: Illuminating Science Through Faith."

Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.

The Reboot

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode, editors Rusty Reno, Julia Yost, and Dan Hitchens discuss the vibe shift, the Trump electoral and cultural victory, the Catholic vote, the future of the pro-life movement, and JD Vance’s promising future. Please subscribe to the magazine and support our work at www.firstthings.com/subscribe!

The Bible Throughout The Ages

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Bruce Gordon joins in to discuss his recent book, “The Bible: A Global History."

Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.

Redemption Before Christ

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Gerald R. McDermott joins in to discuss his recent book, “A New History of Redemption: The Work of Jesus the Messiah through the Millennia."

Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.

Theater of the Divine

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Peter Kreeft joins in to discuss his recent book, “God on Stage: 15 Plays That Ask the Big Questions."

Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.

Make Buildings Beautiful Again

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Justin Shubow joins Rusty Reno at The Editor’s Desk to talk about his essay, “Monument to Failure” from the March 2016 print edition of the magazine and the importance of the National Endowment for the Arts. Please subscribe to the magazine at www.firstthings.com/subscribe in order to access this and many other great pieces!

The Reading Debate Is Over

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 6 Jan 2025 10:00:11 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Robert Pondiscio joins in to discuss his articles, “How Public Schools Became Ideological Boot Camps” and "On curriculum and literacy, Texas gets it."

Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.

The Poetry of Opera

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 10:00:14 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Dana Gioia joins in to discuss his new book, “Weep, Shudder, Die: On Opera and Poetry.”

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Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.

Against Christian Civilization | 2024 Erasmus Lecture Presented by Paul Kingsnorth

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 10:00:18 +0000

In this episode, R. R. Reno brings you the recording of the 2024 Erasmus Lecture Presented by Paul Kingsnorth, which you can find in the January 2025 print edition of the magazine. Please subscribe at www.firstthings.com/subscribe in order to access this and many other great pieces!

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How Civilization Became Christian

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:00:18 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Mike Aquilina joins in to discuss his new book, “Rabbles, Riots, and Ruins: Twelve Ancient Cities and How They Were Evangelized.”

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Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.

Israel’s Total Victory

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:00:19 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Daniel Pipes joins in to discuss his new book, “Israel Victory: How Zionists Win Acceptance and Palestinians Get Liberated.”

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Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.

Christianity and Italian Politics

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 20:16:14 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Rosario Forlenza and Bjørn Thomassen join in to discuss their new book, “Italy's Christian Democracy: The Catholic Encounter with Political Modernity.”

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Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.

G. K. Chesterton on Life Stories

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 9 Dec 2024 10:00:01 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Brady Stiller joins in to discuss his new book, “Your Life Is a Story: G.K. Chesterton and the Paradox of Freedom.”

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Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.

The Life of a Young Saint

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 5 Dec 2024 10:00:11 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Christine M. Wohar, joins in to discuss her new book, “Finding Frassati: And Following His Path to Holiness.”

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Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.

Poetry in the Age of Disenchantment

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:00:11 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Charles Taylor, joins in to discuss his new book, “Cosmic Connections: Poetry in the Age of Disenchantment.”

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Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.

Liberalism and Civic Virtue

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 10:00:09 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, F. H. Buckley, joins in to discuss his new book, “The Roots of Liberalism: What Faithful Knights and the Little Match Girl Taught Us about Civil Virtue.”

Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.

The Truth Is in the Classics

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:00:14 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Paul Krause, joins in to discuss his new book, “Finding Arcadia: Wisdom, Truth, and Love in the Classics.”

Human Life Review: humanlifereview.life/fifty

Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.

Science Says God Is Real

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:00:14 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, José Carlos González-Hurtado, joins in to discuss his new book, “New Scientific Evidence for the Existence of God.”

Human Life Review: humanlifereview.life/fifty

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Back to the Church Fathers

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 7 Nov 2024 10:00:14 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Joseph Carola, S.J., joins in to discuss his new book, “Engaging the Church Fathers in Nineteenth-Century Catholic Theology: The Patristic Legacy of the Scuola Romana.”

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Parents Without Authority

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 4 Nov 2024 10:00:16 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Leonard Sax joins in to discuss his new book, “The Collapse of Parenting: How We Hurt Our Kids When We Treat Them Like Grown-Ups.”

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Taylor Ends the Gender Wars

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:00:36 +0000

In this episode, Patricia Snow joins Rusty Reno at The Editor’s Desk to talk about her essay, “Taylor Swift's Sexual Revolution” from the November 2024 print edition of the magazine. Please subscribe to the magazine at www.firstthings.com/subscribe in order to access this and many other great pieces!

The Case for Protestantism

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:00:02 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Gavin Ortlund joins in to discuss his new book, “What It Means to Be Protestant: The Case for an Always-Reforming Church.”

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Anxiety: A Philosophical Problem

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:02:35 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Samir Chopra joins in to discuss his new book, “Anxiety: A Philosophical Guide.”

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Overcoming the Sixties

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:59:42 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Timothy S. Goeglein joins in to discuss his new book, “Stumbling Toward Utopia: How the 1960s Turned Into a National Nightmare and How We Can Revive the American Dream.”

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The Life and Letters of a Fiery Jesuit

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 18:01:10 +0000

In this episode, First Things senior editor Dan Hitchens joins Rusty Reno at The Editor’s Desk to talk about his book review, “Charity And Sarcasm” from the November 2024 print edition of the magazine. Please subscribe to the magazine at www.firstthings.com/subscribe in order to access this and many other great pieces!

What Was Humanism?

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:00:07 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Eric Adler joins in to discuss his new book, “Humanistic Letters: The Irving Babbitt-Paul Elmer More Correspondence.”

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Art for the Glory of God

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:00:10 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Daniel McInerny joins in to discuss his new book, “Beauty and Imitation: A Philosophical Reflection on the Arts.”

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The Dark Side of Jane Austen

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 7 Oct 2024 17:44:28 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, First Things senior editor Julia Yost joins in to discuss her new book, “Jane Austen's Darkness”

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Music in an Age of Decadence

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 3 Oct 2024 09:00:17 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Mark Evans joins in to discuss his new book, “Mark! My Words: How to Discover the Joy of Music, the Delight of Language, and the Pride of Achievement in the Age of Trash Talk and Cultural Chaos.”

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Catholic Civil Rights Heroes

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 16:41:40 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Matthew Daniels joins in to discuss his new book, “Catholic Heroes of Civil and Human Rights.”

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The Post-Dobbs Abortion Reality

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:53:36 +0000

In this episode, Ryan T. Anderson joins Rusty Reno at The Editor’s Desk to talk about his article, “The Way Forward After Dobbs” from the October 2024 print edition of the magazine. Please subscribe to the magazine at www.firstthings.com/subscribe in order to access this and many other great pieces!

Women and the Catholic Novel

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:00:05 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Haley Stewart joins in to discuss her new book, “Women of the Catholic Imagination: Twelve Inspired Novelists You Should Know”

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Catholic Education Spreads the Word

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:08:32 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Richard T. Meyer joins in to discuss the success of JSerra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano, CA.

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We Are More Alone than Ever

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 21:12:38 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Christine Rosen joins in to discuss her new book, “The Extinction of Experience: Being Human in a Disembodied World”

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Clint Eastwood’s Lonely Heroes

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:00:24 +0000

In this episode, Matthew Schmitz joins Rusty Reno at The Editor’s Desk to talk about his article, “Clint Eastwood’s Law” from the October 2024 print edition of the magazine. Please subscribe to the magazine at https://www.firstthings.com/subscribe in order to access this and many other great pieces!

The Fall of the American College

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 9 Sep 2024 20:02:13 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, David R. Barnhizer joins in to discuss his new book, “Conformity Colleges: The Destruction of Intellectual Creativity and Dissent in America's Universities”

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Procedures Will Not Save America

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 6 Sep 2024 17:17:30 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, James Davison Hunter joins in to discuss his new book, “Democracy and Solidarity: On the Cultural Roots of America's Political Crisis”

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Reading Done Right

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 15:00:08 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Daniel Buck joins in to discuss his new report, “Think Again: Should Elementary Schools Teach Reading Comprehension?”

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The Ancestral Meaning of Conservatism

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:00:01 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Graham McAleer joins in to discuss his new book, “The Wisdom of Our Ancestors: Conservative Humanism and the Western Tradition.”

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Which Future for America?

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 17:23:42 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Bruce Abramson joins in to discuss his new book, “American Spirit or Great Awokening?: The Battle to Restore or Destroy Our Nation.”

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The Super-Ego, Digitized

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 17:00:17 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Mark Edmundson joins in to discuss his new book, “The Age of Guilt: The Super-Ego in the Online World.”

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What a Murder Says About a Life

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 17:30:07 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, J. Warner Wallace joins in to discuss his new book, “The Truth in True Crime: What Investigating Death Teaches Us About the Meaning of Life.”

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The Tragic Trump

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 19:00:00 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Victor Davis Hanson joins in to discuss his new book, “The Case for Trump.”

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Evangelicals for Sale

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 8 Aug 2024 15:39:50 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Megan Basham joins in to discuss her new book, “Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda.”

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Education in a Pluralist Country

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 5 Aug 2024 20:53:00 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Ashley Rogers Berner joins in to discuss her new book, “Educational Pluralism and Democracy: How to Handle Indoctrination, Promote Exposure, and Rebuild America’s Schools.”

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Are Children Worth It?

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 1 Aug 2024 07:32:02 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Anastasia Berg and Rachel Wiseman join in to discuss their book, “What Are Children For?: On Ambivalence and Choice.”

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America Was Not Stolen

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 08:00:10 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Jeffrey Fynn-Paul joins in to discuss his book “Not Stolen: The Truth About European Colonialism in the New World.”

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Immigration Insanity

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 08:00:13 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Peter Skerry joins in to discuss his article “Insane Asylum: The Policy Disaster at the Border.”

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The Truth About Sexual Transition

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 22:52:58 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Jennifer Lahl joins in to discuss her book “The Detransition Diaries.”

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Why Ecclesiocentrism?

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 17:00:08 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, James R. Rogers joins in to discuss his book “Hell Shall Not Prevail: Essays on Ecclesiocentric Postliberalism.”

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The Bible on Trial

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:00:19 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Päivi Räsänen joins in to discuss her experience of judicial persecution in Finland for speaking openly about her beliefs and defending traditional family structures.

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The Plight of White People

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 16:00:19 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Jeremy Carl joins in to discuss his book “The Unprotected Class: How Anti-White Racism Is Tearing America Apart.”

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Is Pride Dying?

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 8 Jul 2024 16:00:02 +0000

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Rusty Reno joins in to discuss his piece in the August/September issue of First Things, “Pride Month,” as well as Matthew Schmitz's recent piece, “The Fall of Pride.”

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The Constitution Can Save Us

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 3 Jul 2024 15:52:22 +0000

In this episode, Yuval Levin joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book “American Covenant: How the Constitution Unified Our Nation―and Could Again.”

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A Roster of Saints

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 1 Jul 2024 20:34:32 +0000

In this episode, Archbishop Alfred Hughes joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book “Spiritual Masters: Living and Praying in the Catholic Tradition.”

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Censorship at the Court

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 18:41:15 +0000

In this episode, Dan Schneider joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his article “Supreme Court Considers Turning First Amendment Inside Out” for the Washington Times.

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The End of Civilization?

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:15:08 +0000

In this episode, Tracy Lee Simmons joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book “Being Civilized: A Few Lines Amid the Breakage.”

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Israel, June 2024

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 19:33:14 +0000

Israel, June 2024 by First Things

What Is Conservative Education?

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 20:02:11 +0000

In this episode, Rick Hess joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book “Getting Education Right: A Conservative Vision for Improving Early Childhood, K–12, and College.”

Music by Jack Bauerlein.

The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 20:45:07 +0000

In this episode, Joseph Pearce joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book “The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful: A History in Three Dimensions.”

Music by Jack Bauerlein.

Why Was Gen. Sheridan in New Orleans?

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 20:18:08 +0000

In this episode, Robert Cwiklik joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book “Sheridan's Secret Mission: How the South Won the War After the Civil War.”

Music by Jack Bauerlein.

A Classical Sculptor and World War I

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 6 Jun 2024 18:51:14 +0000

In this episode, Sabin Howard joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new work, the World War I Memorial in Washington D.C.

CONVICTED!

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 3 Jun 2024 21:15:21 +0000

In this episode, Sohrab Ahmari joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent Compact article “Alvin Bragg’s Anti-Democracy Verdict.”

Music by Jack Bauerlein.

Ralston College

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 30 May 2024 18:52:15 +0000

In this episode, Stephen Blackwood joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss Ralston College.

Music by Jack Bauerlein.

The Virtue of Color-Blindness

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 28 May 2024 19:39:20 +0000

In this episode, Andre Archie joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book "The Virtue of Color-Blindness."

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America's Working Class vs Elites

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 23 May 2024 16:43:46 +0000

In this episode, Batya Ungar-Sargon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book "Second Class: How the Elites Betrayed America’s Working Men and Women."

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Classical Education the Hillsdale Way

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 20 May 2024 17:57:53 +0000

In this episode, David Diener joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss Hillsdale College’s classical education program.

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Responding to the Anti-Israel Encampments

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 16 May 2024 17:09:41 +0000

In this episode, Gabriel Noah Brahm joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the Telos-Paul Piccone Institute’s Israel Initiative and the Israeli perspective on the campus unrest in the United States.

Music by Jack Bauerlein.

The Common Arts in the Classroom

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 13 May 2024 19:39:11 +0000

In this episode, Christopher Hall joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his organization Always Learning Education and his book "Common Arts Education: Renewing the Classical Tradition of Training the Hands, Head, and Heart."

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Civics Is a Discipline

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 9 May 2024 19:09:37 +0000

In this episode, Jenna Silber Storey joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the new American Enterprise Institute report, “Civic Thought: A Proposal for University-Level Civic Education.”

Music by Jack Bauerlein.

Orthodox Christian Education

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 6 May 2024 20:04:36 +0000

In this episode, John Mark Reynolds joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the Saint Constantine School and Orthodox Christian education in the United States.

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Reimagining Christian Political Duty

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 2 May 2024 19:09:31 +0000

In this episode, Ephraim Radner joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Mortal Goods: Reimagining Christian Political Duty.”

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The Story of the Comfort Women

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 20:26:28 +0000

In this episode, J. Mark Ramseyer joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his co-written new book, “The Comfort Women Hoax: A Fake Memoir, North Korean Spies, and Hit Squads in the Academic Swamp.”

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Film and Faith

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:38:44 +0000

In this episode, Carson Holloway joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Film and Faith: Modern Cinema and the Struggle to Believe.”

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Jesus Isn’t Woke

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:20:25 +0000

In this episode, Lucas Miles joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Woke Jesus: The False Messiah Destroying Christianity.”

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The Left’s Dark Money

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:33:03 +0000

In this episode, Scott Walter joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Arabella: The Dark Money Network of Leftist Billionaires Secretly Transforming America.”

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Chaos in Our Souls

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 18:17:53 +0000

In this episode, RJ Snell joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Lost in the Chaos: Immanence, Despair, Hope.”

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The Battle with Demons

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 16:21:20 +0000

In this episode, Adam Blai joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The Exorcism Files: True Stories of Demonic Possession.”

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Hearing Hungary Out

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 18:59:24 +0000

Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Gladden Pappin to discuss the state of Hungary in the world.

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Fr. Joseph Fessio on Pope Benedict XVI

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 9 Apr 2024 19:22:24 +0000

In this episode, Fr. Joseph Fessio joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss Robert Cardinal Sarah’s new book, “He Gave Us So Much: A Tribute to Benedict XVI.”

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Let Beauty Speak

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 4 Apr 2024 18:00:19 +0000

In this episode, Jimmy Mitchell joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Let Beauty Speak: The Art of Being Human in a Culture of Noise.”

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The Best Consoler

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 2 Apr 2024 20:56:56 +0000

In this episode, David Bonagura joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Jerome’s Tears: Letters to Friends in Mourning.”

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Voices from the Church

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:12:41 +0000

In this episode, Francis X. Maier joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “True Confessions: Voices of Faith from a Life in the Church.”

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What is the “Negative World”?

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:02:31 +0000

In this episode, Aaron M. Renn joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Life in the Negative World: Confronting Challenges in an Anti-Christian Culture.”

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In the Courts of Three Popes

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 20:14:50 +0000

In this episode, Mary Ann Glendon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, “In the Courts of Three Popes: An American Lawyer and Diplomat in the Last Absolute Monarchy of the West.”

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We’re in an Anti-Family Age

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:34:49 +0000

In this episode, Timothy P. Carney joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Family Unfriendly: How Our Culture Made Raising Kids Much Harder Than It Needs to Be.”

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The Liberal of the 18th Century

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:55:28 +0000

In this episode, Aaron Alexander Zubia joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Political Thought of David Hume: The Origins of Liberalism and the Modern Political Imagination.”

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Gateway to Statesmanship

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:47:55 +0000

In this episode, John A. Burtka IV joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Gateway to Statesmanship: Selections from Xenophon to Churchill.”

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Donor Beware

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 7 Mar 2024 21:00:23 +0000

In this episode, Hans Zeiger joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent article “The Next Step for Disaffected Donors.”

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Chesterton’s Everlasting Man

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 4 Mar 2024 18:00:22 +0000

In this episode, Dale Ahlquist joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The Everlasting Man: A Guide to G. K. Chesterton’s Masterpiece.”

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Popcorn with the Pope

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 1 Mar 2024 17:05:37 +0000

In this episode, David Baird joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the new book, “Popcorn with the Pope: A Guide to the Vatican Film List.”

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A Plan for Conservative Education

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:15:52 +0000

In this episode, Max Eden joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss AEI’s Conservative Education Reform Network’s annual report, “Sketching A New Conservative Education Agenda.”

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Media Malfeasance

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 16:43:17 +0000

In this episode, Christine Rosen joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her Commentary Magazine articles “All the President’s Press Men” and “Enola Gay, or, How the Media Imploded When It Came to Harvard’s President.”

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Who is Gavin Newsom?

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 21:00:02 +0000

In this episode, John Cox joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The Newsom Nightmare: The California Catastrophe and How to Reform Our Broken System.”

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Fifty Years on Politics and Politicians

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 19:00:21 +0000

In this episode, Cal Thomas joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “A Watchman in the Night: What I’ve Seen Over 50 Years Reporting on America.”

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How to Make Good Americans

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 17:00:31 +0000

In this episode, Chris Sinacola joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the new book, “Restoring the City on a Hill: U.S. History & Civics in America’s Schools.”

Music by Jack Bauerlein.

Fundamentalists in the Public Square

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 8 Feb 2024 20:12:42 +0000

In this episode, Madison Trammel joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Fundamentalists in the Public Square.”

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The American Past Distorted and Degraded

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 5 Feb 2024 21:07:01 +0000

In this episode, Jonathan Barth joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss “The Study of American History in Our Universities,” a report made by Arizona State University’s Center for American Institutions.

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The People’s Justice

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 1 Feb 2024 17:09:04 +0000

In this episode, Amul Thapar joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The People's Justice: Clarence Thomas and the Constitutional Stories that Define Him.”

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Control Freaks and Billionaires

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:30:06 +0000

In this episode, Seamus Bruner joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Controligarchs: Exposing the Billionaire Class, their Secret Deals, and the Globalist Plot to Dominate Your Life.”

Music by Jack Bauerlein.

The Rise of Antihumanism

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:00:36 +0000

In this episode, Matthew B. Crawford joins the podcast to talk about his article, “The Rise of Antihumanism” from August 2023. They evaluate the antihumanisms gripping the West.

Music by Jack Bauerlein.

The Civic Bargain

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 18:55:54 +0000

In this episode, Josiah Ober joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Civic Bargain: How Democracy Survives.”

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Doctor’s Orders: Read the Bible When You’re Blue

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 19:00:06 +0000

In this episode, Curt Thompson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope.”

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The University of Austin is Off!

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 19:33:15 +0000

In this episode, David Ruth joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the vision and programs of the University of Austin.

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The Wisdom of Catholic Classical Education

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 18:00:15 +0000

In this episode, Andrew Youngblood joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Know Thyself: Catholic Classical Education and the Discovery of Self.”

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The Psychiatrist and the Exorcist

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 19:00:29 +0000

In this episode, Richard Gallagher joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Demonic Foes: My Twenty-Five Years as a Psychiatrist Investigating Possessions, Diabolic Attacks, and the Paranormal.”

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Roger L. Simon on the New (and Blue) Exodus

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 9 Jan 2024 18:00:29 +0000

In this episode, Roger L. Simon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “American Refugees: The Untold Story of the Mass Exodus from Blue States to Red States.”

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Coming to Faith Through Dawkins

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 5 Jan 2024 16:15:09 +0000

In this episode, Alister McGrath joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the new book “Coming to Faith Through Dawkins: 12 Essays on the Pathway from New Atheism to Christianity.”

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Brutal Brainwashing

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 3 Jan 2024 22:00:29 +0000

In this episode, Stanley K. Ridgley joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Brutal Minds: The Dark World of Left-Wing Brainwashing in Our Universities.”

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Politics of Eden

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 19:00:09 +0000

In this episode, Nils A. Haug joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Politics, Law, and Disorder in the Garden of Eden: The Quest for Identity.”

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Beware of Multiculturalists

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 21:54:10 +0000

In this episode, Thomas F. Powers joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “American Multiculturalism and the Anti-Discrimination Regime: The Challenge to Liberal Pluralism.”

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Israel Under Attack

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 22:00:28 +0000

In this episode, Liel Leibovitz joins the podcast to talk about his article, “Pagan Hamas” from January 2024. They evaluate the attacks on Israel and the broader West.

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Integralism and Liberalism

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:01:17 +0000

In this episode, Kevin Vallier joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “All the Kingdoms of the World: On Radical Religious Alternatives to Liberalism.”

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Michael Barone on the Geography of Our Nation

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 18:00:17 +0000

In this episode, Michael Barone joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Mental Maps of the Founders: How Geographic Imagination Guided America’s Revolutionary Leaders.”

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Overcoming Mental Illness with Christ

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 7 Dec 2023 19:00:27 +0000

In this episode, John Andrew Bryant joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “A Quiet Mind to Suffer With: Mental Illness, Trauma, and the Death of Christ.”

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DEI Cannot Go On

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 5 Dec 2023 18:00:17 +0000

In this episode, Kent Heckenlively joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Diversity Con: The Secrets and Lies Behind the Shady DEI Industry.”

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School of Woke

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:54:02 +0000

In this episode, Kenny Xu joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “School of Woke: How Critical Race Theory Infiltrated American Schools and Why We Must Reclaim Them.”

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A Controversy in Australia

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:00:16 +0000

In this episode, John Moran joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss a recently rejected Australian referendum that proposed special representation for indigenous people in government.

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Rabbi Mark Gottlieb on “A Jewish Theology of Resurrection”

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 21:05:38 +0000

In this episode, Rabbi Mark Gottlieb joins the podcast to talk about his article, “A Jewish Theology of Resurrection” from November 2023. They evaluate Pinchas Lapide's theology of the Christian resurrection of Jesus.

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Rufo on the Culture Wars

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 19:00:13 +0000

In this episode, Christopher Rufo joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “America’s Cultural Revolution: How the Radical Left Conquered Everything.”

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Notes on Sontag and Steiner

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 20:00:13 +0000

In this episode, Robert Boyers joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Maestros & Monsters: Days & Nights with Susan Sontag & George Steiner.”

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When Did Baptism Become a Sacrament?

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 22:00:13 +0000

In this episode, Fr. Romanus Cessario joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church.”

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Christopher Caldwell on “The Fateful Nineties”

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 19:00:24 +0000

In this episode, Christopher Caldwell joins the podcast to talk about his article, “The Fateful Nineties” from October 2023. They evaluate the decade’s impact on politics and culture today.

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Why We Need the Classic Learning Test

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 21:00:06 +0000

In this episode, Jeremy Tate joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the history of the Classical Learning Test and why it is important for American higher education.

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Jayd Henricks on "Why Does the Pope Dislike Me?"

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 8 Nov 2023 19:43:36 +0000

In this episode, Jayd Henricks joins the podcast to talk about his two online articles, “Pope Francis Does not Understand the American Church” from June 2022 and “Why Does the Pope Dislike Me?” from August 2023. They evaluate the Vatican's relationship with the Church in America today.

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A Witness at the Center of the Church

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 7 Nov 2023 18:00:06 +0000

In this episode, Msgr. Hilary Franco joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Six Popes: A Son of the Church Remembers.”

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Crypto Crackup: Sam Bankman-Fried

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 2 Nov 2023 15:57:44 +0000

In this episode, Elizabeth Bachmann joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book “Crypto Crackup: Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX, and SBF’s Weird Island Empire.”

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Freedom and Conservatism

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 1 Nov 2023 21:00:04 +0000

In this episode, R. R. Reno joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent Public Square article “Free and Conservative.”

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Providence and Power of Jewish Leaders

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 19:09:36 +0000

In this episode, Rabbi Meir Soloveichik joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Providence and Power: Ten Portraits in Jewish Statesmanship.”

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What’s in a Word?

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 22:00:12 +0000

In this episode, Phillip Donnelly joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Lost Seeds of Learning: Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric as Life-Giving Arts.”

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No One Can Write

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 18:00:20 +0000

In this episode, Andrew Pudewa joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his organization “Institute for Excellence in Writing.”

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Secrets to Classical Success

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Richard Brake, headmaster of St. Francis Classical Catholic Academy, joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss Classical schools.

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The Cost of the Faith

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 20:39:40 +0000

In this episode, Jerry Pattengale and Rev. Johnnie Moore join Mark Bauerlein to discuss their book “The New Book of Christian Martyrs: The Heroes of Our Faith from the 1st Century to the 21st Century.”

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The Soul of Civility

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 20:18:50 +0000

In this episode, Alexandra Hudson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her book, “The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves.”

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Up from Conservatism

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 5 Oct 2023 19:30:08 +0000

In this episode, Arthur Milikh joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the new book “Up from Conservatism: Revitalizing the Right after a Generation of Decay.”

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The Story of the 11th Airborne

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 2 Oct 2023 18:00:16 +0000

In this episode, James M. Fenelon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Angels Against the Sun: A WWII Saga of Grunts, Grit, and Brotherhood.”

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Not by Scripture Alone

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 17:28:06 +0000

In this episode, Casey Chalk joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Obscurity of Scripture: Disputing Sola Scriptura and the Protestant Notion of Biblical Perspicuity.”

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Easy Recipes for an Unhappy Life

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 18:00:16 +0000

In this episode, Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Moral Wisdom of the Catholic Church: A Defense of Her Controversial Moral Teachings.”

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Artemis of the Ephesians

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:30:43 +0000

In this episode, Sandra Glahn joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book “Nobody's Mother: Artemis of the Ephesians in Antiquity and the New Testament.”

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Rule of the Competent

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 16:00:13 +0000

In this episode, James Hankins joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Political Meritocracy in Renaissance Italy: The Virtuous Republic of Francesco Patrizi of Siena.”

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Woke-Proof Your Life

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 19:00:18 +0000

In this episode, Teresa Mull joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book “Woke-Proof Your Life: A Handbook on Escaping Modern, Political Madness and Shielding Yourself and Your Family by Living a More Self-Sufficient, Fulfilling Life.”

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Stoics and the Modern World

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 19:30:18 +0000

In this episode, Spencer Klavan joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his foreword and translations for the new book “Gateway to the Stoics: Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations, Epictetus’s Enchiridion, and Selections from Seneca’s Letters.”

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Down with DEI

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 7 Sep 2023 18:00:29 +0000

In this episode, Scott Yenor joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new report on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in Alabama universities.

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Undiscussed Unanimity

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 6 Sep 2023 20:00:09 +0000

In this episode, Richard W. Garnett joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent article, “Refreshing Unity on Religious Liberty.”

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Obama’s Legacy

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 18:48:29 +0000

In this episode, Jamie Glazov joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, which he edited, “Obama's True Legacy: How He Transformed America.”

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Goodnight, Ladies

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Carrie Gress joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book “The End of Woman: How Smashing the Patriarchy Has Destroyed Us.”

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Russian Then and Now

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 18:00:10 +0000

In this episode, Judge Stephen P. Friot joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Containing History: How Cold War History Explains US–Russia Relations.”

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From Saad to Glad

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 17:59:59 +0000

In this episode, Gad Saad joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Saad Truth about Happiness: 8 Secrets for Living the Good Life.”

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The Sexual Revolution

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 19:59:59 +0000

In this episode, Bishop Peter J. Elliott joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Sexual Revolution: History, Ideology, Power.”

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Renewing Education in California

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 18:59:59 +0000

In this episode, Chris Weir joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss The Camino Schools, an effort to renew California's culture through classical education.

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Political Philosophy in Crisis

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 19:00:06 +0000

On this episode, Glenn Ellmers joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Narrow Passage: Plato, Foucault, and the Possibility of Political Philosophy.”

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Queer Theology

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 7 Aug 2023 19:00:16 +0000

On this episode, John Murawski joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent article “Queering Jesus: How It's Going Mainstream Progressive Churches and Top Divinity Schools.”

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Cyber-Securing the Homeland

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 3 Aug 2023 19:00:16 +0000

On this episode, Austen Givens joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Homeland Security: An Introduction.”

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Natural Law in the Courts

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 20:00:16 +0000

On this episode, Hadley Arkes joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Mere Natural Law: Originalism and the Anchoring Truths of the Constitution.”

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Beauty and the Student’s Soul

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 19:02:49 +0000

On this episode, Derek Brooks joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss beauty's effect on the soul and his work at Benedictus Art providing schools with high-quality fine art reproductions.

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Remembering Fr. Richard John Neuhaus

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 15:00:24 +0000

In this special edition of The Editor’s Desk, editor R. R. Reno and Davida Goldman discuss Fr. Richard John Neuhaus’s life and legacy.

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Understanding Gerard Manley Hopkins

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 19:30:04 +0000

On this episode, Holly Ordway joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss “As Kingfishers Catch Fire” her newly edited collection of Gerard Manley Hopkins's poems.

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The End of Liberalism and the Lost Man

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 20:08:33 +0000

On this episode, Chilton Williamson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book “The End of Liberalism.”

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The Future of Classical Civic Architecture

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 20:00:00 +0000

On this episode, Justin Shubow discusses his time as Chairman of the United States Commission of Fine Arts, as well as the future of classical design in federal architecture.

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Pinocchio, Princesses, and the Moral Imagination

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 18:09:40 +0000

On this episode, Vigen Guroian joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book “Tending the Heart of Virtue: How Classic Stories Awaken a Child's Moral Imagination.”

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Jews and American Liberalism

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 20:00:15 +0000

On this episode, Juliana Geran Pilon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book “An Idea Betrayed: Jews, Liberalism, and the American Left.”

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Classical Education at Hildegard College

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 6 Jul 2023 19:00:15 +0000

On this episode, Matthew Smith joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the start of Hildegard College, a new site of classical Christian education in Southern California.

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Biblical Crime Scenes

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 3 Jul 2023 16:03:31 +0000

On this episode, Bruce Becker joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “True Crimes of the Bible.”

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The Sign of the Cross

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 19:07:51 +0000

On this episode, Bert Ghezzi joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Sign of the Cross.”

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Scriptural Solace

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 23:06:51 +0000

On this episode, Cornelius Plantinga joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Under the Wings of God: Twenty Biblical Reflections for a Deeper Faith.”

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Word and Silence

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 20:04:56 +0000

On this episode, Fr. Hans Boersma joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Pierced by Love: Divine Reading with the Christian Tradition.”

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Bishop Barron on the Old Testament

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 19:01:26 +0000

On this episode, Bishop Robert Barron joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Great Story of Israel.”

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Spreading a New Catholic Curriculum

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 21:57:09 +0000

On this episode, Dale Ahlquist joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss Chesterton Academy and his long appreciation for G. K. Chesterton.

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Stone Sermons

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 22:39:29 +0000

On this episode, Duncan Stroik joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss contemporary Church architecture and his own work, which was reviewed in the recent article, “A Genuinely Transgressive Act.”

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Classical Philosophy and Modern Belief

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 8 Jun 2023 10:00:04 +0000

On this episode, Paul Herrick joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Philosophy, Reasoned Belief, and Faith: An Introduction.”

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Childhood Virtues and the Liberal Arts

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 5 Jun 2023 10:00:14 +0000

On this episode, Kevin Clark joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The Liberal Arts Tradition: A Philosophy of Christian Classical Education.”

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The Faithful Remnant

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 1 Jun 2023 17:17:48 +0000

On this episode, Fr. Robert McTeigue S.J. joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Christendom Lost and Found: Meditations for a Post Post-Christian Era.”

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Scott Yenor on “Anti-Natal Engineering”

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 1 Jun 2023 15:00:04 +0000

In this episode, Scott Yenor joins the podcast to talk about his article “Anti-Natal Engineering” from the May issue. They discuss the sources of South Korea’s extremely low birth rate and what this means for American men and women.

The Economy of Walden Pond

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 29 May 2023 10:00:18 +0000

On this episode, Jonathan van Belle joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Henry at Work: Thoreau on Making a Living.”

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Nathan Pinkoski on “Spiritual Death of the West”

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 25 May 2023 15:00:18 +0000

In this episode, Nathan Pinkoski joins the podcast to talk about his article “Spiritual Death of the West” from the May issue. They discuss Jean Raspail’s book “The Camp of the Saints” and its significance for readers today.

Contemplation and Laity

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 25 May 2023 10:00:28 +0000

On this episode, Zena Hitz joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, “A Philosopher Looks at the Religious Life.”

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Science, or Religion?

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 22 May 2023 16:45:30 +0000

On this episode, John Staddon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Science in an Age of Unreason.”

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Parents vs CRT

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 18 May 2023 16:42:34 +0000

On this episode, Lance Izumi joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The Great Parent Revolt: How Parents and Grassroots Leaders Are Fighting Critical Race Theory in America's Schools.”

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James F. Keating on “Who Killed the Catholic University?”

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 18 May 2023 15:00:28 +0000

In this episode, James F. Keating joins the podcast to talk about his article “Who Killed the Catholic University?” from the April issue. They discuss the state of Catholic universities today, how they got there, and what can be done.

Inside the Vietnam War

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 16 May 2023 15:26:31 +0000

On this episode, Mark Moyar joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Triumph Regained: The Vietnam War, 1965–1968.”

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Politics and Jesus Christ

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 11 May 2023 16:18:17 +0000

On this episode, David Lloyd Dusenbury joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “I Judge No One: A Political Life of Jesus.”

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Modern Martyrs

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 8 May 2023 16:03:23 +0000

On this episode, Thomas D. Williams joins the Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The Coming Christian Persecution.”

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The Mind of an Addict

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 3 May 2023 18:36:18 +0000

On this episode, Michael W. Clune joins the Mark Bauerlein to discuss his memoir on drug addiction and recovery, “White Out: The Secret Life of Heroin.”

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Seneca, Poetry, and Suffering

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 1 May 2023 16:38:17 +0000

Dana Gioia joins the podcast to discuss his new translation of a Seneca play, “Seneca: The Madness of Hercules.”

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Civilizing Conversations

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:22:35 +0000

On this episode, Paula Marantz Cohen joins the Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, “Talking Cure: An Essay on the Civilizing Power of Conversation.”

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Matthew Schmitz on How Gay Marriage Changed America

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 18:30:07 +0000

In this episode, Matthew Schmitz joins the podcast to talk about his article “How Gay Marriage Changed America” from the April issue. They discuss the LGBTQ movement, political involvement, and what this means for America today.

Eduard Habsburg on the Habsburg Way of Life

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 16:09:51 +0000

On this episode, Eduard Habsburg joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The Habsburg Way: 7 Rules for Turbulent Times.”

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Knowing and Learning

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 15:46:47 +0000

On this episode, David M. Steiner joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Nation at Thought.”

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Erika Bachiochi on Sex-Realist Feminism

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 15:04:26 +0000

In this episode, Erika Bachiochi joins the podcast to talk about her article “Sex-Realist Feminism” from the April issue. They discuss Plato, Aristotle, virtue, feminism, and more.

Truth to the End of Reckoning

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 15:57:53 +0000

On this episode, Jeff Myers joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Truth Changes Everything.”

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The Armor of God

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 16:54:21 +0000

On this episode, Harold Ristau joins the podcast to discuss his new book, “Spiritual Warfare: For the Care of Souls.”

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Equity Is Not Equality

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 16:28:50 +0000

On this episode, Harry G. Hutchison joins the podcast to discuss his new book, “Requiem for Reality: Critical Race Theocrats and Social Justice Dystopia.”

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Anticipating Heaven

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 6 Apr 2023 16:26:00 +0000

On this episode, Peter J. Leithart joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “On Earth as in Heaven: Theopolis Fundamentals.”

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Dennis Prager on Deuteronomy

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 3 Apr 2023 18:55:44 +0000

On this episode, Dennis Prager joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Rational Bible: Deuteronomy.”

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Single and Christian and Chaste?

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 15:52:08 +0000

On this episode, David J. Ayers joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “After the Revolution: Sex and the Single Evangelical.”

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Scott Yenor on Anatomy of a Cancellation

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 15:00:47 +0000

In this episode, Scott Yenor joins the podcast to talk about his article “Anatomy of a Cancellation” from the January issue. They evaluate the future of free discourse in higher ed today.

Mary Eberstadt on the Sorrows of the Sexual Revolution

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 15:58:32 +0000

On this episode, Mary Eberstadt joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, “Adam and Eve after the Pill, Revisited.”

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Myths that Made America

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 16:47:09 +0000

On this episode, Alex Zakaras joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The Roots of American Individualism: Political Myth in the Age of Jackson.”

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Eric Metaxas on Christians and Politics

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 16:31:15 +0000

On this episode, Eric Metaxas joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Letter to the American Church.”

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John Henry Newman‘s Prophetic Vision

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 15:33:02 +0000

On this episode, Matthew Levering joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Newman on Doctrinal Corruption.”

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Martin Luther and the Catechism

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 16:16:30 +0000

On this episode, Todd Hains joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Martin Luther and the Rule of Faith: Reading God's Word for God's People.”

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Dana Gioia: A Poet of All Trades

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 9 Mar 2023 16:41:12 +0000

On this episode, Dana Gioia joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Meet Me at the Lighthouse: Poems.”

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The Catholic Church on CRT

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 6 Mar 2023 16:57:52 +0000

On this episode, Edward Feser joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “All One in Christ: A Catholic Critique of Racism and Critical Race Theory.”

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Good Cops

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 2 Mar 2023 19:07:11 +0000

On this episode, Neil Gross joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book “Walk the Walk: How Three Police Chiefs Defied the Odds and Changed Cop Culture.”

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Bring Back American History Class

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 18:32:03 +0000

On this episode, Timothy S. Goeglein joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Toward a More Perfect Union: The Moral and Cultural Case for Teaching the Great American Story.”

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Yeshivas Under Siege

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 22:00:27 +0000

In this episode, Jason Bedrick joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent article, “The New York Times’s botched attack on Jewish schools,” and his book, “Religious Liberty and Education: A Case Study of Yeshivas vs. New York.”

Secular Rights and Religious Freedoms

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 17:38:34 +0000

On this episode, Michael Bird joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Religious Freedom in a Secular Age: A Christian Case for Liberty, Equality, and Secular Government.”

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Horowitz on the Democratic Party

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 17:37:08 +0000

David Horowitz joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Final Battle: The Next Election Could Be the Last.”

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DeSantis and the College Board

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 18:58:59 +0000

Stanley Kurtz joins the Mark Bauerlein to discuss three recent National Review articles on the AP's African studies program, the AP's marxist teachers guide, the College Board's ultimate capitulation.

Elite Power, Elite Fear

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 9 Feb 2023 17:10:49 +0000

On this episode, Martin Gurri joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent article entitled "The Elite Panic of 2022."

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Michael Millerman on Alexander Dugin Explained

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 9 Feb 2023 11:00:05 +0000

In this episode, Michael Millerman joins the podcast to talk about his article “Alexander Dugin Explained” from the February issue. They discuss Dugin’s political philosophy.

Men‘s Rights Activist: Stories from the Field

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 2 Feb 2023 11:00:10 +0000

On this episode, Kursat Pekgoz joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his article, "The Ministry of Love: Ongoing Gender Partisanship in the Department of Education."

Micah Mattix on The Integrity of Poetry

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 2 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, First Things‘s poetry editor Micah Mattix joins the podcast to talk about his article “The Integrity of Poetry” from the February issue. They discuss the state of poetry in America today.

Vatican II and the World

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:50:59 +0000

On this episode, George Weigel joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "To Sanctify the World: The Vital Legacy of Vatican II."

Darel E. Paul on Drag Queens

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 19:44:38 +0000

In this episode, Darel E. Paul joins the podcast to talk about his article “Drag Queens” from the February issue. They discuss the Drag Queen phenomenon and its implications for the future of our nation.

A Mormon Conversion Story

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 18:59:59 +0000

On this episode, Jeremy Christiansen joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "From the Susquehanna to the Tiber: A Memoir of Conversion from Mormonism to the Roman Catholic Church."

The Heroes of Classical Ed

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 18:13:10 +0000

On this episode, Mark Bauerlein and Robert Jackson discuss the GreatHearts Institute and the upcoming National Symposium for Classical Education.

The Sociology of Wokeism

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 20:20:42 +0000

On this episode, Alexander Riley joins the Mark Bauerlein to discuss the sociology of wokeism and its roots in the religious urge. They discuss three presentations Riley gave on the elites, the university, and George Floyd.

Eucharistic Revival

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 19:29:18 +0000

On this episode, Rev. Peter M. J. Stravinskas joins the podcast to discuss his recent article, “What’s Really Needed for a ‘Eucharistic Revival?’”

Catholics in America

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 17:13:33 +0000

On this episode, Christopher Shannon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "American Pilgrimage: A Historical Journey through Catholic Life in a New World."

The Men Are Not at Work

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 9 Jan 2023 20:17:16 +0000

On this episode, Nicholas Eberstadt joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Men Without Work: Post-Pandemic Edition."

The Glorious Midwest

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 5 Jan 2023 17:13:28 +0000

On this episode, Jon K. Lauck joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Good Country: A History of the American Midwest, 1800–1900."

Ukraine and the End of History

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 3 Jan 2023 19:03:37 +0000

On this episode, Frank Furedi joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Road to Ukraine: How the West Lost its Way."

Colin Redemer on Conservatives for Labor

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 3 Jan 2023 16:34:17 +0000

In this episode, Colin Redemer joins the podcast to talk about his article “Conservatives for Labor” from the December issue. They discuss how the Right could benefit from endorsing unions.

The Great American Conversation

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 17:32:07 +0000

On this episode, Akhil Reed Amar joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Words That Made Us: America's Constitutional Conversation, 1760-1840."

Philip Pilkington on The Dead End of the New Left

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 11:00:22 +0000

In this episode, Philip Pilkington joins the podcast to talk about his article “The Dead End of the New Left” from the December issue. They discuss how the New Left and its lack of foresight in besieging American order.

The Witnesses of Jesus’s Resurrection

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 22:00:12 +0000

On this episode, David Limbaugh joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The Resurrected Jesus: The Church in the New Testament.”

Megan Basham on Prodigal Daughter

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:00:27 +0000

In this episode, Megan Basham joins the podcast to talk about her article “Prodigal Daughter” from the December issue. They discuss her fruitful encounter with hard truths in college and how those truths are being neglected in Christian Churches today.

Yoram Hazony on National Conservatism

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 18:45:39 +0000

On this episode, Yoram Hazony joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Conservatism: A Rediscovery."

Why Are We Free to Worship?

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 17:38:33 +0000

On this episode, Vincent Phillip Muñoz joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Religious Liberty and the American Founding: Natural Rights and the Original Meanings of the First Amendment Religion Clauses."

The Disadvantages of an Ivy League Education

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 19:32:51 +0000

On this episode, William Deresiewicz joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The End of Solitude: Selected Essays on Culture and Society."

Jesus and the Romantics

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 9 Dec 2022 15:07:08 +0000

On this episode, Andrew Klavan joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Truth and Beauty: How the Lives and Works of England's Greatest Poets Point the Way to a Deeper Understanding of the Words of Jesus."

Man and his Modern God

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 5 Dec 2022 17:01:06 +0000

On this episode, Dominic Green joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Religious Revolution: The Birth of Modern Spirituality, 1848-1898."

Churchly Interpretation of the Bible

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 2 Dec 2022 11:00:43 +0000

On this episode, R. R. Reno joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The End of Interpretation: Reclaiming the Priority of Ecclesial Exegesis.”

You Will Own Nothing, and You Will Be Happy

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:46:10 +0000

On this episode, Marc Morano joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Great Reset: Global Elites and the Permanent Lockdown."

The Gift of a Cruciform Life

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:40:16 +0000

On this episode, James Ellis III joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "An Inward-Outward Witness: Suffering’s Role in Forming Faithful Preachers."

Willmoore Kendall’s Prescient Ken

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 19:00:29 +0000

In this episode, Daniel McCarthy joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his foreword in Willmoore Kendall’s newly re-published book, “The Conservative Affirmation.”

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Beaux-Arts Architecture in New York City

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 17:41:32 +0000

On this episode, Phillip James Dodd joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "An American Renaissance: Beaux-Arts Architecture in New York City."

Kevin DeYoung on The Case for Kids

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 16:00:42 +0000

In this episode, Kevin DeYoung joins the podcast to talk about his article “The Case for Kids” from the November issue. They discuss the dramatic decrease of birth rates worldwide and its possible spiritual roots.

On Property and Freedom

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 9 Nov 2022 21:29:36 +0000

On this episode, Mark T. Mitchell joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Plutocratic Socialism: The Future of Private Property and the Fate of the Middle Class."

History for the Kids

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 7 Nov 2022 17:34:05 +0000

On this episode, Bill McClay joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Young Reader's Edition to Land of Hope: An Invitation to the Great American Story."

Philip Jeffery on Made-for-TV-Politics

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 3 Nov 2022 15:21:15 +0000

In this episode, Philip Jeffery joins the podcast to talk about his article “Made-for-TV-Politics” from the November issue. They discuss the dramatic representation of the January 6 as a crime show miniseries and the effect of this on politics today.

What Is Private Revelation?

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 3 Nov 2022 10:00:15 +0000

On this episode, Kristen Van Uden joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the Sophia Institute's recent publication of "Visions and Revelations," by Father Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen.

Myths and Their Makers

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:42:03 +0000

On this episode, Adrienne Mayor joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "Flying Snakes and Griffin Claws: And Other Classical Myths, Historical Oddities, and Scientific Curiosities."

Catholic in Curriculum

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:45:31 +0000

On this episode, Elisabeth Sullivan joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss The Institute for Catholic Liberal Education.

Shakespeare and God

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:30:27 +0000

On this episode, Lee Oser joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Christian Humanism in Shakespeare: A Study in Religion and Literature."

The Catholic Heart of England

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 16:15:21 +0000

On this episode, Joseph Pearce joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Faith of Our Fathers: A History of True England."

Parents for Education Reform

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 15:19:02 +0000

On this episode, Sheri Few joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the state of public education in America and the nationwide coalition U.S. Parents Involved In Education.

The Christian Poet in America

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 14:37:04 +0000

On this episode, Micah Mattix joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Christian Poetry in America Since 1940: An Anthology."

Victors Over Victimhood

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 10:00:18 +0000

On this episode, Ian V. Rowe joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Agency: The Four Point Plan (F.R.E.E.) for All Children to Overcome the Victimhood Narrative and Discover Their Pathway to Power."

Ephraim Radner on the Last Lambeth Conference

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 7 Oct 2022 19:00:38 +0000

In this episode, Ephraim Radner joins the podcast to talk about his article “The Last Lambeth Conference” from the October issue. They discuss the tense future of the Anglican Communion after the Lambeth Conference in August 2022.

Free to Pray

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 6 Oct 2022 10:00:28 +0000

On this episode, David Kubal joins Mark Bauerlein to discusses the Kennedy v. Bremerton Supreme Court case and the prayer ministry Intercessors for America.

Death at the Russian Ballet

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 3 Oct 2022 12:00:12 +0000

On this episode, John O'Neill joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Dancer and the Devil: Stalin, Pavlova, and the Road to the Great Pandemic."

Our Forgotten Language

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 10:00:22 +0000

On this episode, Hana Videen joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "The Wordhord: Daily Life in Old English."

Conservatism on the Brink

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 14:07:33 +0000

On this episode, Frank H. Buckley joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Progressive Conservatism: How Republicans Will Become America's Natural Governing Party."

Peace in the Middle East?

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 18:16:38 +0000

On this episode, Aryeh Lightstone joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Let My People Know: The Incredible Story of Middle East Peace—and What Lies Ahead."

Nigel Biggar on Defending American Empire

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 17:00:04 +0000

In this episode, Nigel Biggar joins the podcast to talk about his article, “A Christian Defense of American Empire,” from the October issue. They discuss the negative connotations of the word “empire” and the nature of America’s role in the world today.

Philosophy and Theology Together

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 15:43:20 +0000

On this episode, Thomas G. Guarino joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Unchanging Truth of God?: Crucial Philosophical Issues for Theology."

Elbridge Colby on the Morality of a Strategy of Denial

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 17:00:04 +0000

In this episode, Elbridge Colby joins the podcast to talk about his article, “The Morality of a Strategy of Denial” from the October issue. They discuss America, China, and the morality of a realist foreign policy as considered in Colby's book, “The Strategy of Denial: American Defense in an Age of Great Power Conflict.”

Nate Hochman on Cannabusiness

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:00:04 +0000

In this episode, Nate Hochman joins R. R. Reno to talk about his article in the October issue, “Cannabusiness Goes to Pot.” They discuss the book “Can Legal Weed Win?: The Blunt Realities of Cannabis Economics” by Robin Goldstein and Daniel Sumner, along with the emerging effects of legalized marijuana on individuals and society.

The Restoration of Western Civ

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:56:52 +0000

On this episode, John Burtka joins Mark Bauerlein to talk about the future of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute.

The Poetry of Elizabeth Bishop

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 15:09:07 +0000

On this episode, Jonathan Post joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Elizabeth Bishop: A Very Short Introduction."

Dershowitz Cancelled

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 9 Sep 2022 18:28:32 +0000

On this episode, Alan Dershowitz joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book "The Price of Principle."

Shadi Hamid on Islamism in Modernity

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 9 Sep 2022 17:00:10 +0000

In this episode, Shadi Hamid joins the podcast to talk about his article, “How Modernity Swallowed Islamism” from the October issue. They discuss Islamism and its complicated relationship with democracy.

The Culture Plague

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 8 Sep 2022 15:54:39 +0000

On this episode, A. J. Rice joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book “The Woking Dead: How Society’s Vogue Virus Destroys Our Culture.”

Liberal Literature

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 1 Sep 2022 15:00:09 +0000

On this episode, Andrew Zwerneman joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The Life We Have Together: A Case for Humane Studies, A Vision for Renewal.”

Enlightened Scripture?

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 15:00:08 +0000

On this episode, David Ney joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The Quest to Save the Old Testament: Mathematics, Hieroglyphics, and Providence in Enlightenment England.”

Nones No More

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 15:00:28 +0000

On this episode, Matthew Nelson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The New Apologetics.”

Discrimination and Religious Education

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 16:21:16 +0000

On this episode, Nicole Stelle Garnett joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss religious liberty in schools today in light of her recent article, “A Victory for Religious Liberty and Educational Pluralism.”

The Genealogy of “Gender”

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 13:00:26 +0000

On this episode, Abigail Favale joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, “Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory.”

Gary Saul Morson on Suicide of the Liberals

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 19:34:43 +0000

In this episode, Gary Saul Morson joins the podcast to talk about his article, “Suicide of the Liberals” from the October 2020 issue. They discuss the future of America in light of its uncanny similarities to pre and post-revolution Russia.

Black Patriotism Over White Paternalism

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 15:00:06 +0000

On this episode, W. B. Allen joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the recently published collection of essays that he edited, ”The State of Black America: Progress, Pitfalls, and the Promise of the Republic.“

Dana Gioia on Christianity and Poetry

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:00:16 +0000

In this episode, Dana Gioia joins R. R. Reno to talk about his article in the August/September issue, "Christianity and Poetry." They discuss the relationship between poetic verse and elevating the mind to God.

A Slave Revolt and Biblical Reasons

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 15:00:46 +0000

In this episode, Jeremy Schipper joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, “Denmark Vesey's Bible: The Thwarted Revolt That Put Slavery and Scripture on Trial.”

Miseducation of the Youth

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 8 Aug 2022 15:00:32 +0000

In this episode, Stanley Kurtz joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss how the federal government manipulates state-level education requirements, drawing from Kurtz's recent National Review article “Bogus ‘Civics' Bill Will Push CRT on States."

Aquinas, Kings, and Tyrants

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 4 Aug 2022 15:00:42 +0000

In this episode, William McCormick joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "The Christian Structure of Politics: On the De Regno of Thomas Aquinas."

What Does Jesus Have to Say About Economics?

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 1 Aug 2022 15:00:12 +0000

In this episode, Fr. Robert Sirico joins Mark Bauerlein to talk about his recent book, "The Economics of the Parables."

Hans Boersma On Saving Mankind

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 15:00:52 +0000

In this episode, Hans Boersma joins the podcast to talk about his article, “Saving Mankind” from the August/September issue. They discuss the modern social engineering of language and the inherent exclusivity of “inclusive language.”

The Spice Road of Today

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 15:00:12 +0000

In this episode, Rachel Fulton Brown, professor of history at the University of Chicago and author of the blog "Fencing Bear at Prayer" joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the importance of studying the medieval era and its relevance to issues within modernity.

Something's Happening in Savannah

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 15:00:02 +0000

In this episode, Stephen Blackwood joins the podcast to discuss the founding and liberal-arts mission of recently established Ralston College where he is president. They touch on the challenges facing—and hunger for—classical education in America today.

Faith, Parents, Children

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:00:12 +0000

In this episode, George Barna joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the findings of a recent survey conducted by the Cultural Research Center at the Arizona Christian University on the impact of parents' worldview on their children.

Daniel McCarthy on “The Right Right”

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:00:02 +0000

On this episode, Daniel McCarthy joins the podcast to talk about his book review from the August/September issue, “The Right Right.” They discuss the history and present state of conservatism in America, touching on the wide range of diverging streams of thought within.

The Blessed Darkness of St. John of the Cross

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 15:00:02 +0000

In this episode, Fr. Donald Haggerty joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recently published book, "Saint John of the Cross: Master of Contemplation."

The Greatest Statesmen Are Thinkers

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:00:12 +0000

Daniel J. Mahoney joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "The Statesman as Thinker: Portraits of Greatness, Courage, and Moderation"

Who Defined Race in America?

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 15:00:18 +0000

David E. Bernstein joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "Classified: The Untold Story of Racial Classification in America"

Christian Mysticism Must Be Wild

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 4 Jul 2022 15:00:07 +0000

Jason Baxter joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "An Introduction to Christian Mysticism: Recovering the Wildness of Spiritual Life."

The Greatness of 1776

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 1 Jul 2022 19:39:21 +0000

Matthew Spalding joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "The 1776 Report."

Leo Strauss, Spinoza, Orthodox Judaism

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:00:27 +0000

In this episode, Jeffrey Bloom and Rabbi Gil Student join Mark Bauerlein to discuss their recently edited essay collection, "Strauss, Spinoza & Sinai: Orthodox Judaism and Modern Questions of Faith."

Andrew Bacevich on American Interventionism

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:00:27 +0000

On this episode, Andrew Bacevich joins the podcast to talk about American foreign policy, touching on many article which he has written for First Things in the past two decades. They discuss the elites' push for military interventions and the future of American military and economic prowess.

Lutherans, Lenin, and Stalin

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:00:03 +0000

Matthew Heise joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "The Gates of Hell: An Untold Story of Faith and Perseverance in the Early Soviet Union."

The Art of St. Joseph

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 15:00:13 +0000

Elizabeth Lev joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her recent book, "The Silent Knight: A History of St. Joseph as Depicted in Art."

An Investigation into Disinformation

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 16:30:03 +0000

On this episode, Mark Hemingway joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his work for RealClearInvestigations, addressing state and private censorship and reviving the art of investigative journalism.

St. Paul and the Galatian Churches

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 15:00:07 +0000

On this episode, Matthew S. Harmon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "Galatians: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary"

Vincent Phillip Muñoz on the Establishment of Religion

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 15:00:07 +0000

On this episode, Vincent Phillip Muñoz joins the podcast to talk about his May 27 web exclusive article, "What Is an Establishment of Religion?" They discuss the history of the Supreme Court's religious liberty jurisprudence and the possibility of the court establishing a new precedent through the upcoming case, "Kennedy v. Bremerton."

A Church for a World in Crisis

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 17:26:17 +0000

On this episode, Barry Harvey joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recently revised book, "Baptists and the Catholic Tradition: Reimagining the Church's Witness in the Modern World."

Roman Occupation and Jewish Rebellion

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 9 Jun 2022 15:00:04 +0000

On this episode, Guy MacLean Rogers joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "For the Freedom of Zion: The Great Revolt of Jews against Romans, 66–74 CE."

Russell A. Berman on the State Of Emergency

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 9 Jun 2022 15:00:04 +0000

Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Russell A. Berman to talk about his article from the June/July 2022 print edition "State of Emergency," which discusses the natural fragility of democracy and the threat that government emergency powers can pose.

Affirmative Action Hypocrisy

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 7 Jun 2022 15:00:04 +0000

On this episode, Kenny Xu joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "An Inconvenient Minority: The Attack on Asian American Excellence and the Fight for Meritocracy."

Christopher Caldwell on Regime Change, American Style

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 2 Jun 2022 15:00:14 +0000

Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Christopher Caldwell to discuss his article from the June/July 2022 print edition "Regime Change," which was an extensive review of Garrett M. Graff's recent book, Watergate: A New History.

Sacraments, Hymns, and Baptist Beginnings

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 2 Jun 2022 15:00:04 +0000

On this episode, Michael Haykin joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "Amidst Us Our Beloved Stands: Recovering Sacrament in the Baptist Tradition."

The Key to Happiness

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 31 May 2022 15:00:00 +0000

On this episode, J. Budziszewski joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, How and How not to Be Happy.

Michael Lewis on The Architecture of Repair

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 26 May 2022 14:36:15 +0000

Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Michael Lewis to talk about his article from the June/July 2022 print edition, “The Architecture of Repair.” They discuss the legacy and work of the late Christopher Alexander and attuning architecture to practical human needs.

A Political Awakening

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 25 May 2022 18:18:48 +0000

On this episode, George Leef joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent novel, The Awakening of Jennifer Van Arsdale: A Political Fable For Our Time.

Distinctly Catholic Education

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 23 May 2022 14:18:19 +0000

On this episode, Dan Guernsey, a senior fellow at the The Cardinal Newman Society, joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss literature and the arts in Catholic education.

Understandable Economics

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 19 May 2022 14:16:43 +0000

On this episode, Matthew Hennessey joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "Visible Hand: A Wealth of Notions on the Miracle of the Market."

St. Augustine's Guide to Living Well

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 16 May 2022 15:49:35 +0000

On this episode, Michael Foley joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his four volume collection translating, annotating, and commenting on St. Augustine's dialogues, "Against the Academics," "On the Happy Life," " On Order," and "Soliloquies."

The Rise of Byzantium

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 12 May 2022 11:00:13 +0000

On this episode, Paul Stevenson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "New Rome: The Empire in the East."

Michael Doran on the Theology of Foreign Policy

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 12 May 2022 10:00:03 +0000

Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Michael Doran to talk about his article from the May 2018 print edition, “The Theology of Foreign Policy.” They discuss the connection between liberal internationalism and theological modernism, the significance of John Foster Dulles, and the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Hope Beyond Despair

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 5 May 2022 17:31:42 +0000

On this episode, Michelle D. Hord joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her recent book, "The Other Side of Yet: Finding Light in the Midst of Darkness."

The Sound of the Psalms

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 5 May 2022 15:33:16 +0000

On this episode, James M. Hamilton Jr. joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Psalms Volume I: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary."

Justin Lee on Fundamentalism and Evangelicalism

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 4 May 2022 10:00:03 +0000

Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Justin Lee to talk about his article from the May print edition, “Holy Fear.” Lee reflects on growing up in the evangelical world, the challenges facing evangelicalism today, and the need to recover the animating spirit of the fire-and-brimstone fundamentalist.

Priests in the Classroom

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 2 May 2022 15:37:33 +0000

On this episode, Father Peter M. J. Stravinskas joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the Priestly Society of Christ Priest and Teacher, an association he formed to provide help to priests teaching in Catholic schools.

Arthur Brooks on Growing Old

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 16:31:11 +0000

On this episode, Arthur C. Brooks joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his bestselling book, "From Strength to Strength."

Ron Dworkin on the Politics of Unhappiness

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 10:00:01 +0000

Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Ronald Dworkin to discuss his article from the May print edition, “The Politics of Unhappiness.” They discuss the ways in which cognitive therapy, mood stabilizing drugs, and virtual reality have infiltrated our psychic lives and transformed American politics.

Religion in the Public Square

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 16:16:14 +0000

On this episode, Chad Pecknold joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent Postliberal Order articles, “The Religious Nature of the City" and “Imago Dei as a Political Concept."

Remembering M. Stanton Evans

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 18:06:44 +0000

On this episode, Steven Hayward joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book, "M. Stanton Evans: Conservative Wit, Apostle of Freedom."

Michael Toscano on Neil Postman

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:00:34 +0000

Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Michael Toscano to talk about his article from the May print edition, “Ensnared in the Web.” They discuss the work of cultural critic and media theorist Neil Postman, the troubling rise in technological dependency, and potential strategies for escaping the social media abyss.

Academics Against Israel

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 15:24:42 +0000

On this episode, Gabriel Noah Brahm joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his Telos article, "Canceling Israel."

Globalization and the Expendable Underclass

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:20:26 +0000

On this episode, Jeff Rubin joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "The Expendables: How the Middle Class Got Screwed By Globalization."

The Mind of Eric Zemmour

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 16:51:29 +0000

On this episode, Nathan Pinkoski joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss Eric Zemmour and his recent First Things article, "The Most Controversial Man in France."

Metaxas: Atheism Is Dead

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 7 Apr 2022 12:00:18 +0000

On this episode, Eric Metaxas joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Is Atheism Dead?"

Algis Valiunas on Leopardi

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 6 Apr 2022 10:00:08 +0000

Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Algis Valiunas to talk about his article from the April print edition, “Nihilism for the Ironhearted.” They discuss the tragically short life and the brilliant poetic output of Giacomo Leopardi, contrasting his bleak nihilism with the more life-affirming nihilism found in Nietzsche and Vattimo.

The Making of History

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 4 Apr 2022 15:42:07 +0000

On this episode, Jared Knott joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Tiny Blunders/Big Disasters: Thirty-Nine Tiny Mistakes That Changed the World."

Prager on the Sacred Meal

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 10:00:33 +0000

On this episode, Dennis Prager joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Rational Passover Haggadah."

J. J. Kimche on Meir Kahane

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 10:00:03 +0000

Editor R. R. Reno is joined by J. J. Kimche to talk about his article from the April print edition, “Meir Kahane.” They discuss the life of Meir Kahane, the rise and fall of the Jewish Defense League, and the continuing prescience of Kahane’s diagnosis on the Palestine question.

True Christian Courage

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:36:53 +0000

On this episode, Casey Chalk joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Persecuted: True Stories of Courageous Christians Living Their Faith in Muslim Lands."

The Decline of the American Election

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 10:00:13 +0000

On this episode, Hans von Spakovsky joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Our Broken Elections: How the Left Changed the Way You Vote."

Michael Nazir–Ali on Becoming Catholic

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:00:03 +0000

Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Fr. Michael Nazir–Ali to talk about his article from the April print edition, “From Anglican to Catholic.” They discuss Fr. Nazir–Ali’s disappointment with Anglican ecumenical efforts, his journey to the Catholic Church, and how the Anglican tradition can enrich Catholicism.

The Politics of American Christianity

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 10:00:13 +0000

On this episode, George Yancey joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "One Faith No Longer: The Transformation of Christianity in Red and Blue America."

A Grief Philosophized

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 15:18:55 +0000

On this episode, Michael Cholbi joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Grief: A Philosophical Guide."

The Life and Works of Huldrych Zwingli

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 16:14:52 +0000

On this episode, F. Bruce Gordon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book "Zwingli: God's Armed Prophet."

Past, Present, and Peace

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 17:13:15 +0000

On this episode, William Damon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "A Round of Golf with My Father: The New Psychology of Exploring Your Past to Make Peace with Your Present."

The Internet Is Watching You

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 7 Mar 2022 15:17:10 +0000

On this episode, Justin E. H. Smith joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Internet Is Not What You Think It Is: A History, a Philosophy, a Warning."

Love on the Streets of LA

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 3 Mar 2022 11:00:20 +0000

On this episode, Gregory Boyle joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Whole Language: The Power of Extravagant Tenderness."

Hadley Arkes on Roe v. Wade

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 2 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Hadley Arkes to talk about his article from the March print edition, “On Overturning Roe.” They discuss the shortcomings of originalist jurisprudence, the necessity of natural law in the fight to safeguard the rights of the unborn, and the opportunity facing the Supreme Court in the impending Dobbs decision.

Religious Freedom in America

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 17:08:16 +0000

On this episode, Katie Geary joins Mark Bauerlein to talk about the Religious Freedom Index, a survey by Becket Law.

What Have We Done to Them?

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:34:53 +0000

On this episode, Elizabeth Bachmann, a Junior Fellow at First Things, interviews Mark Bauerlein about his new book, "The Dumbest Generation Grows Up: From Stupefied Youth to Dangerous Adults."

Timothy Cusick on Evangelical Poverty

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 11:00:03 +0000

Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Fr. Timothy Cusick to talk about his article from the March print edition, “Priestly Poverty.” They discuss how the clerical abuse scandal undermined the authority of the priesthood in the eyes of many Catholics, and how a new emphasis on evangelical poverty might restore public trust.

Why Classical Education?

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 11:00:14 +0000

On this episode, Richard Jackson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the National Symposium for Classical Education.

The Hidden COVID Story

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:38:03 +0000

On this episode, Aaron Kheriaty joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his article, "The Other Pandemic: The Lockdown Mental Health Crisis," and the evolution of the COVID pandemic.

Mark Bauerlein on Literary Theory

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 11:00:24 +0000

Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Mark Bauerlein to talk about his article from the March print edition, “Purveyors of Truth” They discuss the origins of theory in post-war Germany, the exhilaration of being a young scholar during theory’s heyday, and the unfortunate decline in the humanities as theory has been co-opted by diversity bureaucrats.

Bishop Barron on the Power of the Eucharist

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 15:42:12 +0000

On this episode, Bishop Robert Barron joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "Eucharist."

How Legalized Bribery Stole Your Freedom

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 10:00:27 +0000

On this episode, Philip Hamburger joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Purchasing Submission: Conditions, Power, and Freedom.

Darel Paul on Prohibition—The Editor’s Desk

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 9 Feb 2022 11:00:07 +0000

Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Darel Paul to talk about his article from the February print edition, “Prohibition Revisited.” They discuss the changing historiographical consensus on the prohibition, contemporary puritanical attitudes toward mask-wearing, and what the right can learn from the temperance movement.

The Psychology of Religious Ritual

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 8 Feb 2022 11:00:07 +0000

On this episode, David DeSteno joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, How God Works: The Science Behind the Benefits of Religion."

Only Parents Will Battle CRT—and Win

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 3 Feb 2022 15:50:36 +0000

On this episode, Stanley Kurtz joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent essay, "Parents Can Save Western Civilization."

A Detective's Case for Christ

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 11:00:25 +0000

On this episode, J. Warner Wallace joins the Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book, "Person of Interest: Why Jesus Still Matters in a World that Rejects the Bible."

How Journalism Became Elite Employment

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 16:51:02 +0000

On this episode, Batya Ungar-Sargon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "Bad News: How Woke Media Is Undermining Democracy."

Mary, Queen of Philosophy

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 15:55:34 +0000

On this episode, Peter Kreeft joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Greatest Philosopher Who Ever Lived."

A Protestant Theology of the Body

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 15:53:45 +0000

On this episode, John Kleinig joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his resent book, "Wonderfully Made: A Protestant Theology of the Body."

Brian Anderson on Ivan Illich

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 11:00:38 +0000

Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Brian C. Anderson, editor of City Journal, to talk about his article from the February print edition, “The Genius of Ivan Illich.” They discuss the life of Ivan Illich, his influence on the homeschooling movement, and the lasting importance of his attack on the biomedical security state.

Ross Douthat on Living with Lyme

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 12:00:18 +0000

In this episode, Ross Douthat joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book, "The Deep Places: A Memoir of Illness and Discovery."

America's Most Challenging High Schools

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 11:00:28 +0000

On this episode, Jay Mathews joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his article, "What I Learned in 23 Years Ranking America’s Most Challenging High Schools."

Aaron Renn on the Three Worlds of Evangelicalism

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 11:00:22 +0000

Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Aaron Renn to talk about his article from the February print edition, “The Three Worlds of Evangelicalism.” They discuss the changing politics of evangelicalism, the decline in the social prestige of Christianity, and the future of Catholic-Evangelical cooperation in America.

Common Questions about the Bible

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 7 Jan 2022 21:36:30 +0000

On this episode, William Mounce joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Why I Trust the Bible: Answers to Real Questions and Doubts People Have about the Bible."

The Identity Crisis of Modern Adolescents

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 6 Jan 2022 17:37:40 +0000

On this episode, Frank Furedi joins the Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "100 Years of Identity Crisis: Culture War Over Socialization."

A Children's Book for Our Time

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 3 Jan 2022 16:50:45 +0000

On this episode, Matthew Mehan joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new children's book, "The Handsome Little Cygnet."

Corporations Are Woke, Too

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 12:00:12 +0000

On this episode, Vivek Ramaswamy joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book "Woke, Inc.: Inside Corporate America's Social Justice Scam."

Wilfred McClay on Historical Memory

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 11:00:02 +0000

Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Wilfred McClay to talk about his article “The Claims of Memory.” They discuss the nature of historical memory, the assault on the past, and the importance of tradition.

When Colonialism Was Good

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 16:03:12 +0000

On this episode, Bruce Gilley joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Last Imperialist: Sir Alan Burns's Epic Defense of the British Empire."

Huawei and China's Tech Domination

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 11:00:56 +0000

On this episode Jonathan Pelson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Wireless Wars: China's Dangerous Domination of 5G and How We're Fighting Back."

Stanley Payne on Antifascism—The Editor’s Desk

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 11:00:16 +0000

Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Stanley Payne to discuss his article from the January print edition, “Antifascists After Fascism.” They discuss the complex history of fascism in the 1930s, the utilization of antifascist rhetoric by the Communist International, and the reappearance of supposedly antifascist groups in our own time.

The Constitution and Religious Schools

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 18:58:21 +0000

On this episode, Ashley Berner joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the Maine religious school tuition case.

Life and Faith of Paul Mankowski

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 11:00:20 +0000

On this episode, George Weigel joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss "Jesuit at Large: Essays and Reviews by Paul Mankowski, S.J."

Mark Bauerlein on the Legacy of Lincoln—The Editor’s Desk

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 11:00:20 +0000

Mark Bauerlein joins editor R. R. Reno to discuss his article “A Less Perfect Union,” from the January print edition. They discuss the mixed legacy of Lincoln’s actions and rhetoric, the heroism of the Southern military, and the necessity for more realistic embodiments of America, like Davy Crockett and Jack Kerouac.

The Art of Gentlemanliness

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 11:00:10 +0000

On this episode, S.K. Baskerville joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, " A Gentleman's Guide to Manners, Sex, and Ruling the World."

Warfare of Words

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 8 Dec 2021 22:44:13 +0000

On this episode, Michael Knowles joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Speechless: Controlling Words, Controlling Minds."

Nathan Pinkoski on Éric Zemmour—The Editor’s Desk

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 8 Dec 2021 11:00:32 +0000

Nathan Pinkoski joins editor R. R. Reno to discuss the recently announced presidential candidacy of French journalist Éric Zemmour, who Pinkoski profiled in the August/September edition.

A Proper Christian Burial

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 6 Dec 2021 11:00:12 +0000

On this episode, Tim Perry joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Funerals: For the Care of Souls."

Protestants Can’t Be Apolitical

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 2 Dec 2021 11:00:12 +0000

On this episode, Ben Dunson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss Protestantism in American politics and his website, American Reformer.

Philip Pilkington on Generational Conflict—The Editor’s Desk

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 1 Dec 2021 11:00:34 +0000

Philip Pilkington joins editor R. R. Reno to discuss demographic decline and the looming generational strife that will emerge if politicians fail to advance natalist policies.

Jordan Peterson and God

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 11:00:14 +0000

On this episode, Christopher Kaczor joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Jordan Peterson, God, and Christianity: The Search for a Meaningful Life."

In Trump Time

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 11:00:19 +0000

In Trump Time by First Things

The Decline and Fall of America?

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 11:00:09 +0000

On this episode, Joseph Johnston joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Decline of Nations: Lessons for Strengthening America at Home and in the World."

Mark Bauerlein and Alexander Riley on Thanksgiving and Civil Religion—The Editor’s Desk

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 11:00:19 +0000

R. R. Reno is joined by Alexander Riley and Mark Bauerlein for a special holiday discussion of civil religion, Thanksgiving, and the American founding.

A Teacher of Generation Z

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 11:00:29 +0000

On this episode, Jeremy S. Adams joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Hollowed Out: A Warning About America's Next Generation."

Mollie Hemingway Talks Rigged Elections

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 11:00:21 +0000

On this episode, Mollie Hemingway joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "Rigged: How the Media, Big Tech, and the Democrats Seized Our Elections."

Darel Paul on Abortion and Class—The Editor’s Desk

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 11:00:11 +0000

Darel Paul joins editor R. R. Reno to discuss his article from the October print edition on the political economy of abortion, “Abortion and Class.”

Philosophers Come to Catholicism

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 11:00:11 +0000

On this episode, Brian Besong joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Faith and Reason: Philosophers Explain Their Turn to Catholicism."

Victor Davis Hanson on a Dying America

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 11:00:41 +0000

On this episode, Victor Davis Hanson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Dying Citizen: How Progressive Elites, Tribalism, and Globalization Are Destroying the Idea of America."

Elizabeth Corey on Children's Books—The Editor’s Desk

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Elizabeth Corey joins editor R. R. Reno to talk about her article “T is for Timeless,” from the November print edition. They talk about what makes for a great children’s book, and discuss some of their favorites.

Roger Scruton, Heretic

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 8 Nov 2021 11:00:24 +0000

On this episode, Fisher Derderian joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the Roger Scruton Legacy Foundation and Scruton's collection of essays, "Confessions of a Heretic."

A Fictional (and True) Lincoln

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 4 Nov 2021 10:00:24 +0000

On this episode, Joh Cribb joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Old Abe: A Novel."

Scott Yenor on Sexual Counter-Revolution—The Editor’s Desk

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 3 Nov 2021 10:00:14 +0000

Scott Yenor joins editor R. R. Reno to discuss his article from the November edition, “Sexual Counter-Revolution,” as well as his book on the subject, “The Recovery of Family Life: Exposing the Limits of Modern Ideologies.”

A Landmark Civil Rights Case

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 1 Nov 2021 10:00:24 +0000

On this episode, Max Eden joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss critical race theory and his article, "A Landmark Civil Rights Lawsuit."

The New Jewish-Christian Encounter

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 10:00:34 +0000

On this episode, Jennifer Rosner joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "Healing the Schism: Karl Barth, Franz Rosenzweig, and the New Jewish-Christian Encounter."

Carl Trueman on the Evangelical Elite—The Editor’s Desk

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 10:00:14 +0000

Carl Trueman joins editor R. R. Reno on the podcast to discuss his article from the November issue, “The Failure of Evangelical Elites.”

The Case for Classical Music

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 10:00:22 +0000

On this episode, Daniel Asia joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Observations on Music, Culture, and Politics."

Sarah Josepha Hale: Intellectual, Editor, Mother

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 10:00:12 +0000

On this episode, Melanie Kirkpatrick joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "Lady Editor: Sarah Josepha Hale and the Making of the Modern American Woman."

Julia Yost on Trauma—The Editor’s Desk

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 10:00:24 +0000

Julia Yost joins editor R. R. Reno on the podcast to talk about the best-selling book "The Body Keeps the Score," and the effects the book has had on our political discourse.

The Rise of the Religious "Nones"

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:00:20 +0000

On this episode, Kerby Anderson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new Probe study on the religious views and practices of American adults.

Charles Murray on Race, IQ, and Crime

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 10:00:37 +0000

On this episode, Charles Murray joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Facing Reality: Two Truths about Race in America."

Tell the Universal Christian Story

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 10:00:07 +0000

On this episode, Anna Wierzbicka joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "What Christians Believe: The Story of God and People in Minimal English."

Harry Jaffa's American Ideal

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 4 Oct 2021 19:32:28 +0000

On this episode, Glenn Ellmers joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Soul of Politics: Harry V. Jaffa and the Fight for America."

What Is An Exorcism?

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 4 Oct 2021 10:00:20 +0000

On this episode, Msgr. Stephen Rossetti joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Diary of an American Exorcist: Demons, Possession and the Modern-Day Battle Against Ancient Evil."

College Debt Is Killing Our Kids

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 10:00:46 +0000

On this episode, Neetu Arnold joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the cause and effect of extreme college debt and her recent report, "Priced Out
What College Costs America."

Robert George on Overturning “Roe”—The Editor’s Desk

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 09:00:19 +0000

Legal scholar Robert George joins editor R. R. Reno on the podcast to talk about the odds of “Roe v. Wade” being overturned.

"The Abolition of Man"

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 10:00:19 +0000

On this episode, Father Michael Ward joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "After Humanity: A Guide to C.S. Lewis's The Abolition of Man."

The Art of Living

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 10:00:16 +0000

On this episode, Elisabeth Lasch-Quinn joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "Ars Vitae: The Fate of Inwardness and the Return of the Ancient Arts of Living."

Ross Douthat on Political Catholicism—The Editor’s Desk

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 10:00:26 +0000

Author and New York Times columnist Ross Douthat joins R. R. Reno to talk about his recent article for the magazine, “Catholic Ideas and Catholic Realities.”

Christianity and the Enlightenment

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 10:00:26 +0000

On this episode, Joseph Stuart joins the podcast to discuss his new book, "Rethinking the Enlightenment: Faith in the Age of Reason."

Suffering and Sanctification

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 10:00:37 +0000

On this episode, Harold Senkbeil joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Christ and Calamity: Grace and Gratitude in the Darkest Valley."

Dan Lipinski on Common Good Republicans—The Editor’s Desk

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 16:42:21 +0000

On the inaugural episode of the new First Things podcast "The Editor's Desk," Russell Reno interviews Daniel Lipinski about his recent article, "Common Good Republicans." They discuss the past and future of pro-life politics in both the Democratic and Republican parties.

Parenting in a Digital World

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 10:00:27 +0000

On this episode Sean Clifford joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the pornography problem and his company's digital parenting software called Canopy.

Goodbye Robert E. Lee

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 15:01:07 +0000

On this episode Catesby Leigh joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his article, "Richmond's Rage of the Woke."

E Pluribus Who?

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 9 Sep 2021 10:00:17 +0000

On this episode Samuel Goldman joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "After Nationalism: Being American in an Age of Division."

Where Education Is At

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 6 Sep 2021 10:00:26 +0000

On this episode David Steiner joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the state of public education in America and his work as director of the Johns Hopkins Institute For Education Policy: https://edpolicy.education.jhu.edu/.

The Courts and Christ

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 2 Sep 2021 10:00:25 +0000

On this episode David Lloyd Dusenbury joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Innocence of Pontius Pilate: How the Roman Trial of Jesus Shaped History."

Remembering 30 Years of Journalism

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 10:00:25 +0000

On this episode, Andrew Sullivan joins the podcast to discuss his new book, ”Out on a Limb: Selected Writing, 1989-2021.”

A Practical Guide To Reading Well

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 20:27:56 +0000

On this episode, Robert DiYanni joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, ”You Are What You Read: A Practical Guide To Reading Well.“

Joshua and Obedience

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 10:00:15 +0000

On this episode, David Firth joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Joshua: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary."

Philanthropy Politicized

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 10:00:05 +0000

On this episode, Michael Hartmann, director of the Center for Strategic Giving, joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the field of philanthropy in America today.

An American Epic

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:00:16 +0000

On this episode, Mark Edmundson joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “Song of Ourselves: Walt Whitman and the Fight for Democracy.”

An American Epic

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:00:16 +0000

On this episode, Mark Edmundson joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “Song of Ourselves: Walt Whitman and the Fight for Democracy.”

The Radical Origins of BLM

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 10:00:06 +0000

On this episode, Scott Walter joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent article "The Founders of Black Lives Matter."

Christ's Signs, Our Faith (8.9.21)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 9 Aug 2021 10:00:19 +0000

On this episode, Andreas J. Köstenberger joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, “Signs of the Messiah: An Introduction to John's Gospel.”

Putting on the Mind of Christ

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 5 Aug 2021 10:00:14 +0000

On this episode, Deal Hudson joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book ”365 Days of Catholic Wisdom: A Treasury of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness.“

A Cult of Elites- Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (8.2.21)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 2 Aug 2021 10:00:24 +0000

On this episode, Bruce Abramson joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, ”The New Civil War: Exposing Elites, Fighting Utopian Leftism, and Restoring America."

The Need to Disagree

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 10:00:31 +0000

On this episode, Josh Hammer joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss free debate and his position as the Opinion Editor at "Newsweek."

The Need to Disagree- Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (7.29.21)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 10:00:31 +0000

On this episode, Josh Hammer joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss free debate and his position as the opinion editor at "Newsweek."

Conservatives and Publishing- Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (7.26.21)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:00:21 +0000

On this episode, Al Regnery joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the current climate in publishing and his new publishing company, Republic Books.

Trump v. Tech- Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (7.21.21)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:00:20 +0000

On this episode, Mark Meckler joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss Former President Trump's filing suit against the nation's three biggest tech companies.

Reclaiming, Not Despairing- Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (7.19.21)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 10:00:10 +0000

On this episode, First Things editor R. R. Reno joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his most recent Public Square column, “Signs of the Times.”

A New, Dark Left- Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (7.15.21)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 10:00:16 +0000

On this episode, David Horowitz joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, ”The Enemy Within: How a Totalitarian Movement is Destroying America.“

Learning, Reading, Understanding- Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (7.12.21)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 10:00:12 +0000

On this episode, David George Moore joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book ”Stuck in the Present: How History Frees and Forms Christians.“

Conservative Jurisprudence Must Change- Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (7.8.21)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 8 Jul 2021 10:00:22 +0000

On this episode, Hadley Arkes joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent article “Conservatives After Fulton: Time for a New Path.”

Of Dying and Rising- Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (7.5.21)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 5 Jul 2021 10:00:20 +0000

On this episode, Jeffrey Pulse joins the podcast to discuss his recent book, "Figuring Resurrection: Joseph as a Death and Resurrection Figure."

The Damage of Preferences - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (7.1.21)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 19:17:12 +0000

On this episode, Gail Heriot joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss her recent book “Dubious Expediency: How Race Preferences Damage Higher Education”

Major Evils of the Time- Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (6.28.21)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 17:03:50 +0000

On this episode, Austin Ruse joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "Under Siege: No Finer Time to be a Faithful Catholic."

The Greatness of English Literature- Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (6.24.21)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 19:19:47 +0000

On this episode, Elizabeth Kantor joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss her recent book, "The Politically Incorrect Guide to English and American Literature."

The Mess of #MeToo- Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (6.21.21)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 21:23:22 +0000

On this episode, Alec Klein joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "Aftermath: When it Felt Like Life Was Over."

Ideas that Destroy Us - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (6.17.21)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 19:20:45 +0000

On this episode, Professor Peter Kreeft joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "How to Destory Western Civilization, and Other Ideas from the Cultural Abyss."

Tolerating the Catholics- Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (6.14.21)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 19:06:38 +0000

On this episode, Michael Breidenbach joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "Our Dear-Bought Liberty: Catholics and Religious Tolerance in Early America."

Learning Virtue From Hebrew Texts - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (6.10.21)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:00:13 +0000

On this episode, Mark Gerson joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “The Telling: How Judaism's Essential Book Reveals the Meaning of Life.”

Catholic Schools: Our National Treasure - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (6.7.21)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 7 Jun 2021 20:48:16 +0000

On this episode, Cara Candal joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss “A Vision of Hope: Catholic Schooling in Massachusetts.”

Journalism for Literacy - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (6.3.21)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 3 Jun 2021 20:33:07 +0000

On this episode, Peter Meyer joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his career as a journalist turned educator and the innovative way he’s improving literacy in his low-income school district. To subscribe to his news quarterly, visit www.paideiatimes.org.

The Elites We Need - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (5.31.21)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 31 May 2021 10:00:13 +0000

On this episode, Saurabh Sharma joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent article in the American Conservative “We Must Build an Elite for this American Moment“ and his work in building up the conservative bureaucratic apparatus at American Moment.

The article may be found here: https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/we-must-build-an-elite-for-this-american-moment/
The American Moment website is here: https://www.americanmoment.org/amcanon/

True Love - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (5.27.21)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 27 May 2021 19:53:16 +0000

On this episode, Julia Evanko joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the work of the Love and Fidelity Network in bringing Christian sexual ethics to college campuses. For more information, visit www.loveandfidelity.org.

Our Meritocracy - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (5.24.21)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 24 May 2021 10:00:30 +0000

On this episode, Patrick Deneen joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent review in American Affairs “A Tyranny without Tyrants?”

Examining Modernity - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (5.20.21)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 20 May 2021 16:44:53 +0000

On this episode, Sohrab Ahmari joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “The Unbroken Thread: Discovering the Wisdom of Tradition in an Age of Chaos.”

Modern Restlessness - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (5.17.21)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 17 May 2021 19:11:21 +0000

On this episode, Benjamin Storey joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “Why We Are Restless: On the Modern Quest for Contentment.”

To find out more about the work of Benjamin and Jenna Storey, visit their website: www.jbstorey.com

The Already Not Yet - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (5.13.21)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 13 May 2021 15:53:01 +0000

On this episode, Patrick Schreiner joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “The Ascension of Christ: Recovering a Neglected Doctrine.”

A Tale of Two Hamiltons - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (5.11.21)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Tue, 11 May 2021 19:36:36 +0000

On this episode, Robert Paquette joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss how the Alexander Hamilton Institute arose out of his feud with Hamilton College and the good work the Institute is doing now. For more on the Alexander Hamilton Institute, visit www.theahi.org

To Life from Death - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (5.6.21)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 6 May 2021 11:00:11 +0000

On this episode, Peter J. Leithart joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “Baptism: A Guide to Life from Death.”

Ecclesia Anglicana - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (5.3.21)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 3 May 2021 10:00:22 +0000

On this episode, Gerald Bray joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “Anglicanism: A Reformed Catholic Tradition.”

Not So Silent Cal - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (4.29.21)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 20:33:00 +0000

On this episode, Amity Shlaes joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the Calvin Coolidge Foundation and her recent edition of “The Autobiography of Calvin Coolidge.”

An End to Enervated Conservatism - Conversations with Mark Bauerlein (4.26.21)

ft@firstthings.com (First Things) — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 20:29:57 +0000

On this episode, Arthur Milikh joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the handicaps of contemporary conservatism and how to chart a path forward.

For more on his work at Claremont: https://www.claremont.org/press_releases/claremont-hires-arthur-milikh-to-lead-new-dc-center/

For his essay “A New Conservatism Must Emerge” in the American Mind: https://americanmind.org/features/a-new-conservatism-must-emerge/