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First Things
First Things is America's most influential journal of religion & public life.
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Jun 13, 2023 • 33min
Stone Sermons
On this episode, Duncan Stroik joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss contemporary Church architecture and his own work, which was reviewed in the recent article, “A Genuinely Transgressive Act.”
Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Jun 8, 2023 • 29min
Classical Philosophy and Modern Belief
On this episode, Paul Herrick joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Philosophy, Reasoned Belief, and Faith: An Introduction.”
Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Jun 5, 2023 • 33min
Childhood Virtues and the Liberal Arts
On this episode, Kevin Clark joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The Liberal Arts Tradition: A Philosophy of Christian Classical Education.”
Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Jun 1, 2023 • 33min
The Faithful Remnant
On this episode, Fr. Robert McTeigue S.J. joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Christendom Lost and Found: Meditations for a Post Post-Christian Era.”
Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Jun 1, 2023 • 31min
Scott Yenor on “Anti-Natal Engineering”
In this episode, Scott Yenor joins the podcast to talk about his article “Anti-Natal Engineering” from the May issue. They discuss the sources of South Korea’s extremely low birth rate and what this means for American men and women.

May 29, 2023 • 30min
The Economy of Walden Pond
On this episode, Jonathan van Belle joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Henry at Work: Thoreau on Making a Living.”
Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

May 25, 2023 • 36min
Nathan Pinkoski on “Spiritual Death of the West”
In this episode, Nathan Pinkoski joins the podcast to talk about his article “Spiritual Death of the West” from the May issue. They discuss Jean Raspail’s book “The Camp of the Saints” and its significance for readers today.

May 25, 2023 • 33min
Contemplation and Laity
On this episode, Zena Hitz joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, “A Philosopher Looks at the Religious Life.”
Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

May 22, 2023 • 33min
Science, or Religion?
On this episode, John Staddon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Science in an Age of Unreason.”
Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

May 18, 2023 • 34min
Parents vs CRT
On this episode, Lance Izumi joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The Great Parent Revolt: How Parents and Grassroots Leaders Are Fighting Critical Race Theory in America's Schools.”
Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.