First Things Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Hope Beyond Despair May 05, 2022

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On this episode, Michelle D. Hord joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her recent book, "The Other Side of Yet: Finding Light in the Midst of Darkness."

The Sound of the Psalms May 05, 2022

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On this episode, James M. Hamilton Jr. joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Psalms Volume I: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary."

Justin Lee on Fundamentalism and Evangelicalism May 04, 2022

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Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Justin Lee to talk about his article from the May print edition, “Holy Fear.” Lee reflects on growing up in the evangelical world, the challenges facing evangelicalism today, and the need to recover the animating spirit of the fire-and-brimstone fundamentalist.

Priests in the Classroom May 02, 2022

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On this episode, Father Peter M. J. Stravinskas joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the Priestly Society of Christ Priest and Teacher, an association he formed to provide help to priests teaching in Catholic schools.

Arthur Brooks on Growing Old Apr 28, 2022

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On this episode, Arthur C. Brooks joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his bestselling book, "From Strength to Strength."

Ron Dworkin on the Politics of Unhappiness Apr 27, 2022

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Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Ronald Dworkin to discuss his article from the May print edition, “The Politics of Unhappiness.” They discuss the ways in which cognitive therapy, mood stabilizing drugs, and virtual reality have infiltrated our psychic lives and transformed American politics.

Religion in the Public Square Apr 25, 2022

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On this episode, Chad Pecknold joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent Postliberal Order articles, “The Religious Nature of the City" and “Imago Dei as a Political Concept."

Remembering M. Stanton Evans Apr 21, 2022

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On this episode, Steven Hayward joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book, "M. Stanton Evans: Conservative Wit, Apostle of Freedom."

Michael Toscano on Neil Postman Apr 20, 2022

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Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Michael Toscano to talk about his article from the May print edition, “Ensnared in the Web.” They discuss the work of cultural critic and media theorist Neil Postman, the troubling rise in technological dependency, and potential strategies for escaping the social media abyss.

Academics Against Israel Apr 19, 2022

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On this episode, Gabriel Noah Brahm joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his Telos article, "Canceling Israel."