First Things Podcast
First Things
First Things is America's most influential journal of religion & public life.
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Dec 8, 2021 • 33min
Nathan Pinkoski on Éric Zemmour—The Editor’s Desk
Nathan Pinkoski joins editor R. R. Reno to discuss the recently announced presidential candidacy of French journalist Éric Zemmour, who Pinkoski profiled in the August/September edition.
Dec 6, 2021 • 32min
A Proper Christian Burial
On this episode, Tim Perry joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Funerals: For the Care of Souls."
Dec 2, 2021 • 33min
Protestants Can’t Be Apolitical
On this episode, Ben Dunson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss Protestantism in American politics and his website, American Reformer.
Dec 1, 2021 • 41min
Philip Pilkington on Generational Conflict—The Editor’s Desk
Philip Pilkington joins editor R. R. Reno to discuss demographic decline and the looming generational strife that will emerge if politicians fail to advance natalist policies.
Nov 29, 2021 • 32min
Jordan Peterson and God
On this episode, Christopher Kaczor joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Jordan Peterson, God, and Christianity: The Search for a Meaningful Life."
Nov 26, 2021 • 29min
In Trump Time
In Trump Time by First Things
Nov 25, 2021 • 33min
The Decline and Fall of America?
On this episode, Joseph Johnston joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Decline of Nations: Lessons for Strengthening America at Home and in the World."
Nov 24, 2021 • 24min
Mark Bauerlein and Alexander Riley on Thanksgiving and Civil Religion—The Editor’s Desk
R. R. Reno is joined by Alexander Riley and Mark Bauerlein for a special holiday discussion of civil religion, Thanksgiving, and the American founding.
Nov 22, 2021 • 37min
A Teacher of Generation Z
On this episode, Jeremy S. Adams joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Hollowed Out: A Warning About America's Next Generation."
Nov 18, 2021 • 33min
Mollie Hemingway Talks Rigged Elections
On this episode, Mollie Hemingway joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "Rigged: How the Media, Big Tech, and the Democrats Seized Our Elections."
