First Things Podcast

Latest Episodes:

The Truth About Sexual Transition Jul 22, 2024

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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.”

Music by Jack Bauerlein.

Why Ecclesiocentrism? Jul 18, 2024

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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.”

Music by Jack Bauerlein.

The Bible on Trial Jul 15, 2024

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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.

Music by Jack Bauerlein.

The Plight of White People Jul 11, 2024

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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.”

Music by Jack Bauerlein.

Is Pride Dying? Jul 08, 2024

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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.”

Music by Jack Bauerlein.

The Constitution Can Save Us Jul 03, 2024

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

Music by Jack Bauerlein.

A Roster of Saints Jul 01, 2024

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

Music by Jack Bauerlein.

Censorship at the Court Jun 27, 2024

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

Music by Jack Bauerlein.

The End of Civilization? Jun 24, 2024

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

Music by Jack Bauerlein.

Israel, June 2024 Jun 20, 2024

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Israel, June 2024 by First Things