David Gornoski

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Are you optimistic about your future? - A Neighbor's Choice Jul 16, 2020

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Should we be optimistic about our long-term future? Join David Gornoski for another exciting episode as he presents the case of why should be optimistic despite the bombardment of bad news around us. Jesus said the nations will be judged by their treatment of the hungry, the sick, the prisoner, and the stranger. How do we care for those whom Jesus referred to as 'the least of these?' Should we take the Karl Marx approach of redistribution through state coercion or should we voluntarily imitate Jesus? Listen to the full episode as David Gornoski explains how our future is intrinsically tied to how we treat our neighbors.

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Prof. Wilfred Reilly Takes on the Woke - A Neighbor's Choice Jul 15, 2020

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Professor Wilfred Reilly, author and political scientist at Kentucky State University, returns to the show to talk about political radicalism in America. Professor Reilly explains why he speaks out against radical movements and how the real struggle in America is between moderates and extremists. Is the far-right as powerful as the extreme-left? Are there double standards at play in the media's narrative on race relations? If racism is real then how can we deal with it? Has the pandemic affected the left's hold on cultural institutions? Join David Gornoski and Professor Reilly for an exciting conversation on cancel culture, race relations, and more.

Buy Wilfred Reilly's book Taboo: 10 Facts You Can't Talk About. Email A Neighbor's Choice with a guest suggestion, story tip or question at hello@aneighborschoice.com Find David Gornoski on YouTube Visit the A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Kerry Baldwin Takes on Covid Tyranny - A Neighbor's Choice Jul 15, 2020

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Kerry Baldwin, writer and founder of MereLiberty.com, joins David Gornoski to discuss the medical tyranny of using coercion during this pandemic. Are we handing over far too much to the government? Kerry points out how governments have always used crises to gain control over their people. Is it ethical to mandate wearing masks in high-density population areas such as New York? Kerry argues that the use of coercion actually deters people from taking voluntary action in caring for their neighbors. Is homeschooling a valid alternative for those under lockdowns? Can we understand the left's symbolic obsession with Donald Trump? How do we break free from the politicization and polarization in our society? Listen to the full podcast to find out and more.

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Did Neanderthals Dream? - A Neighbor's Choice Jul 14, 2020

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Human beings are primarily storytelling creatures; and storytelling is crucial for us. Which story should our society bind itself around? Many, including Karl Marx, have tried to distort Jesus' concern for victims, and each has failed to tell the non-violent, redemptive story of Christ. "The McWoke crowd intends to justify themselves by donning the god-mask of victims to sacrifice their neighbors," David says while reflecting on today's social justice movements. Why has the word 'Neanderthal' become synonymous with 'not smart?' What does it mean for us when we see the evidence of humanity's violent earliest stages? Listen to the full episode for a fascinating exploration of history, evolution, and how Jesus unshackles us from violence.

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Tough Times at the NY Times - A Neighbor's Choice Jul 14, 2020

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David Gornoski examines the latest news of Bari Weiss resigning from the New York Times. How much credibility does the media have as it continues to misdirect people on behalf of the political establishment? "These are not media outlets but stinky, crusty PR firms," David remarks as he observes the anti-science stance that mainstream media outlets have taken during this pandemic. "These corporate communists are not for justice," David says, "they're the jailers to real justice." Listen to the full episode as David Gornoski comments on the numerous headlines across the country and more.

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Finding Good News in Chaos - A Neighbor's Choice Jul 13, 2020

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"Everything that you see in politics is based on a zero-sum frame of reality," David Gornoski says. He points out how politicians rely on you to vote them into defeating your enemies without actually dealing with any of the core issues. "Excellence doesn't require a savior; it requires skin in the game." Amid social scandals, it's important to realize that, thanks to the crucifixion of Christ, we can recognize the hidden persecution when we see the news. How can we see the good in an environment of discord and unrest? The key is to emulate Jesus, David says. Listen to the full episode for David Gornoski's deconstruction of the political game of attraction and repulsion and more.

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Christ vs the Crowd: Jordan Peterson on 12 Rules for Life, Sacrifice, and Rene Girard Jul 12, 2020

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Coinciding with the release of his book 12 Rules for Life, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson provides powerful new insights on self sacrifice vs. sacrifice of others, how to dismantle mob violence and defeat witch hunts, his response to the Cathy Newman interview, and how the imitation of Christ can save our civilization. Dr. Peterson also engages the groundbreaking anthropological work of Rene Girard and his Mimetic theory.

Order Dr. Peterson's 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos here.

Interview first published on January 25, 2018.

THINGS HIDDEN 13: The Return of Tom Holland Jul 11, 2020

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How has Christianity affected western civilization? Tom Holland, author of Dominion, starts by giving us a glimpse at what pre-Christian justice looked like; he then takes us through the transformation of criminal justice as Christianity was absorbed more and more into the culture by western civilization.

Tom Holland also describes how Christianity, as preached by Paul, was presented as a parody of Caesar-worship in the Roman empire; this bears enormous significance with how change is to be enacted through the transformation of hearts and not through government or coercion. This is the very idea behind the emergence of the secular state, Holland argues. With Jesus' crucifixion comes desacralization.

Why is Fascism considered much more sinister and repugnant than Communism? Holland says that this may have something to do with Fascism being much more reminiscent of paganism than Marxism. Join Tom Holland, David Gornoski, and Shannon Braswell as they try to understand the trajectory of history in light of the crucifixion of Christ.

Buy Tom Holland's book 'Dominion' on Amazon.

David Gornoski on Nikola Tesla, the News, and Innovation - A Neighbor's Choice Jul 10, 2020

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David Gornoski gives the example of Nikola Tesla's story and highlights that revolutionary breakthroughs come, not through top-down coercion, but always through unhindered innovation. Solutions start with the question: Do you love yourself? How can you love and help others if you don't love yourself? Join David Gornoski as he goes through the latest news reports and explains how the solutions to our society's problems lie in rejecting the media's blame-game. The solution has always been in our hands, David says, and it's up to us to act it out voluntarily in loving our neighbors. Listen to the full episode for all this and more.

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Shannon Braswell on Cancel Culture and What Comes Next - A Neighbor's Choice Jul 10, 2020

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In this episode, Shannon Braswell calls in from Washington to deconstruct cancel culture and the revolutionary zeal that drives it forward. Shannon exposes the violent, cyclical nature of revolutions and points out how Jesus gave us the key to break that cycle. What does the kingdom of heaven look like and how does it differ from the world? How can we further scientific progress without falling into the religiosity of Academia groupthink? How do we map out a hopeful future in an age of nihilism and despair? Listen to the full episode to find out and more.

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