First Things Podcast

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The Spice Road of Today Jul 28, 2022

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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 Jul 25, 2022

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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 Jul 21, 2022

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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” Jul 21, 2022

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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 Jul 18, 2022

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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 Jul 14, 2022

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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? Jul 11, 2022

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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 Jul 04, 2022

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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 Jul 01, 2022

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

Leo Strauss, Spinoza, Orthodox Judaism Jun 30, 2022

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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."

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