The Josh Hammer Show Reclaiming Western Civilization
Dec 26, 2025
Melanie Phillips, a British conservative columnist and author of The Builder's Stone, joins to tackle the crumbling foundations of Western civilization. She argues for the vital role of Judeo-Christian values in shaping moral and political order. The conversation dives into the gradual undermining of cultural norms by radical ideologies and the urgent need to reclaim these principles. Phillips also discusses the complexities of Islam's compatibility with Western values and warns of cultural infiltration. Her call to action? Reconnect with core beliefs to ensure the West's survival.
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Bible As Western Bedrock
- Melanie Phillips and Josh Hammer argue the Bible is the bedrock of Western civilization, not merely markets or speech.
- They claim reclaiming biblical values is essential to distinguish civilization from barbarism.
Conservatism's Ideological Misstep
- Phillips says conservatism lost its way by adopting liberty and free-market rhetoric after the Soviet collapse.
- She argues this ceded cultural ground to the left and hollowed out the West's moral scaffolding.
Restore Cultural Conservatism
- Reconnect conservatism to historical traditions and religious foundations rather than pure market ideology.
- Prioritize cultural preservation to prevent societal disintegration.