

First Things Podcast
First Things
First Things is America's most influential journal of religion & public life.
Episodes
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Aug 18, 2023 • 32min
The Sexual Revolution
Bishop Peter J. Elliott discusses his book on the sexual revolution, exploring its historical context, the role of God's rejection, the impact of atheism and the Church's response. The hosts also highlight signs of hope and the power of families in facing the challenges of the sexual revolution.

Aug 15, 2023 • 31min
Renewing Education in California
In this episode, Chris Weir joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss The Camino Schools, an effort to renew California's culture through classical education.
Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Aug 10, 2023 • 32min
Political Philosophy in Crisis
On this episode, Glenn Ellmers joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Narrow Passage: Plato, Foucault, and the Possibility of Political Philosophy.”
Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Aug 7, 2023 • 33min
Queer Theology
Guest John Murawski discusses his article on the rise of queer theology in progressive churches and divinity schools. They explore the increasing acceptance of queer practices, the origins of the term 'queer', the impact on declining Protestant membership, challenging traditional beliefs, and the connection between the queer movement and academia.

Aug 3, 2023 • 36min
Cyber-Securing the Homeland
On this episode, Austen Givens joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Homeland Security: An Introduction.”
Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Jul 31, 2023 • 33min
Natural Law in the Courts
On this episode, Hadley Arkes joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “Mere Natural Law: Originalism and the Anchoring Truths of the Constitution.”
Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Jul 27, 2023 • 30min
Beauty and the Student’s Soul
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.
Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Jul 27, 2023 • 17min
Remembering Fr. Richard John Neuhaus
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.
Music by William_King and licensed via Creative Commons. Track cropped.

Jul 24, 2023 • 32min
Understanding Gerard Manley Hopkins
On this episode, Holly Ordway joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss “As Kingfishers Catch Fire” her newly edited collection of Gerard Manley Hopkins's poems.
Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Jul 20, 2023 • 26min
The End of Liberalism and the Lost Man
On this episode, Chilton Williamson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book “The End of Liberalism.”
Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.