First Things Podcast

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Rabbi Mark Gottlieb on “A Jewish Theology of Resurrection” Nov 22, 2023

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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 Nov 20, 2023

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

Music by Jack Bauerlein.

Notes on Sontag and Steiner Nov 17, 2023

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

Music by Jack Bauerlein.

When Did Baptism Become a Sacrament? Nov 15, 2023

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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” Nov 15, 2023

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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 Nov 10, 2023

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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?" Nov 08, 2023

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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 Nov 07, 2023

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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 Nov 02, 2023

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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 Nov 01, 2023

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

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