First Things Podcast

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The Sexual Revolution Aug 18, 2023

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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 Aug 15, 2023

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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 Aug 10, 2023

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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 Aug 07, 2023

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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 Aug 03, 2023

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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 Jul 31, 2023

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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 Jul 27, 2023

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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 Jul 27, 2023

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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 Jul 24, 2023

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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 Jul 20, 2023

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

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