First Things Podcast
First Things
First Things is America's most influential journal of religion & public life.
Episodes
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Nov 10, 2022 • 31min
Kevin DeYoung on The Case for Kids
In this episode, Kevin DeYoung joins the podcast to talk about his article “The Case for Kids” from the November issue. They discuss the dramatic decrease of birth rates worldwide and its possible spiritual roots.
Nov 9, 2022 • 32min
On Property and Freedom
On this episode, Mark T. Mitchell joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Plutocratic Socialism: The Future of Private Property and the Fate of the Middle Class."
Nov 7, 2022 • 38min
History for the Kids
On this episode, Bill McClay joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Young Reader's Edition to Land of Hope: An Invitation to the Great American Story."
Nov 3, 2022 • 27min
Philip Jeffery on Made-for-TV-Politics
In this episode, Philip Jeffery joins the podcast to talk about his article “Made-for-TV-Politics” from the November issue. They discuss the dramatic representation of the January 6 as a crime show miniseries and the effect of this on politics today.
Nov 3, 2022 • 31min
What Is Private Revelation?
On this episode, Kristen Van Uden joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the Sophia Institute's recent publication of "Visions and Revelations," by Father Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen.
Oct 31, 2022 • 33min
Myths and Their Makers
On this episode, Adrienne Mayor joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "Flying Snakes and Griffin Claws: And Other Classical Myths, Historical Oddities, and Scientific Curiosities."
Oct 27, 2022 • 33min
Catholic in Curriculum
On this episode, Elisabeth Sullivan joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss The Institute for Catholic Liberal Education.
Oct 24, 2022 • 32min
Shakespeare and God
On this episode, Lee Oser joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Christian Humanism in Shakespeare: A Study in Religion and Literature."
Oct 20, 2022 • 31min
The Catholic Heart of England
On this episode, Joseph Pearce joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Faith of Our Fathers: A History of True England."
Oct 17, 2022 • 30min
Parents for Education Reform
On this episode, Sheri Few joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the state of public education in America and the nationwide coalition U.S. Parents Involved In Education.
