

First Things Podcast
First Things
First Things is America's most influential journal of religion & public life.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Oct 13, 2022 • 24min
The Christian Poet in America
On this episode, Micah Mattix joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Christian Poetry in America Since 1940: An Anthology."

Oct 10, 2022 • 35min
Victors Over Victimhood
On this episode, Ian V. Rowe joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Agency: The Four Point Plan (F.R.E.E.) for All Children to Overcome the Victimhood Narrative and Discover Their Pathway to Power."

Oct 7, 2022 • 42min
Ephraim Radner on the Last Lambeth Conference
In this episode, Ephraim Radner joins the podcast to talk about his article “The Last Lambeth Conference” from the October issue. They discuss the tense future of the Anglican Communion after the Lambeth Conference in August 2022.

Oct 6, 2022 • 34min
Free to Pray
On this episode, David Kubal joins Mark Bauerlein to discusses the Kennedy v. Bremerton Supreme Court case and the prayer ministry Intercessors for America.

Oct 3, 2022 • 34min
Death at the Russian Ballet
On this episode, John O'Neill joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Dancer and the Devil: Stalin, Pavlova, and the Road to the Great Pandemic."

Sep 29, 2022 • 32min
Our Forgotten Language
On this episode, Hana Videen joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "The Wordhord: Daily Life in Old English."

Sep 26, 2022 • 34min
Conservatism on the Brink
On this episode, Frank H. Buckley joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Progressive Conservatism: How Republicans Will Become America's Natural Governing Party."

Sep 22, 2022 • 36min
Peace in the Middle East?
On this episode, Aryeh Lightstone joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Let My People Know: The Incredible Story of Middle East Peace—and What Lies Ahead."

Sep 22, 2022 • 38min
Nigel Biggar on Defending American Empire
In this episode, Nigel Biggar joins the podcast to talk about his article, “A Christian Defense of American Empire,” from the October issue. They discuss the negative connotations of the word “empire” and the nature of America’s role in the world today.

Sep 20, 2022 • 32min
Philosophy and Theology Together
On this episode, Thomas G. Guarino joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Unchanging Truth of God?: Crucial Philosophical Issues for Theology."