Young Heretics

A revival in classical education is sweeping the nation. But where are we going to get good classical educators? In this interview, Josh Herring of Thales College discusses how he and his colleagues are equipping teachers to rise to that noble calling. From the humanities to the natural sciences, we need leaders who can do more than just pass on information. Josh and Spencer discusses who will shape the souls of the soul-shapers themselves, and how. Check out Thales College's degree in Classical education: https://www.thalescollege.org/academics/classical-education Listen to the Optimistic Curmudgeon podcast: https://optimisticcurmudgeon2021.podbean.com/ Read Josh's writing: https://theimaginativeconservative.org/author/josh-herring

If faith is the substance of things hoped for, what is hope? Reaching back into Jewish history and the Hebrew Bible, Spencer explains the gritty determination that saves us from despair in the valley of the shadow of death. As war rages in modern Israel after a savage terrorist attack by Hamas, it becomes as urgent as it's ever been to know where hope can reside securely in a darkened world. Sign up to be in the mailbag: https://rejoiceevermore.substack.com/ Check out my book, How to Save the West: https://a.co/d/9S57cfh My essay on Cyrus the Great: https://claremontreviewofbooks.com/one-king-to-rule-them-all/

Emmet Penney, an original thinker in industry and energy, discusses his departure from the left wing environmental movement, the aesthetics of nuclear energy, and the crisis of faith in the technological age. They also explore the continuous progress of technology, confronting beliefs in Dostoevsky's Brothers Caramazov, the religious phenomenon of fandom, and the connection between faith and Greek philosophy.

This podcast explores the concept of faith and its transformative power. It discusses the role of preconceptions and beliefs in shaping our interpretations of the world. The episode also delves into the problem of interpretation in science and the importance of historical context. Additionally, it explores Peter's confession of faith and the power of personal choice and external influences. The podcast also touches on topics such as bullying, social hierarchies, and the importance of courage and resilience in staying true to oneself.

Erik Rostad, a marathon runner of the canon, talks about his love for reading and how he manages to read, run a business, and take care of his family all at once. He discusses the process of creating a curated list of great books, the benefits of reading extensively, different modes of reading, and the relationship between truth and beauty in literature.

"Man of the worldly mind, do you believe in me or not?" That's what Jacob Marley's ghost asks Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol. In this episode, Spencer points out that everyone believes in something they can't see--the question is, what? So begins the first episode on faith in our tour through the three theological virtues. Sign up to be in the mailbag: https://rejoiceevermore.substack.com/ Check out my book, How to Save the West: https://a.co/d/9S57cfh

Everyone wants to be happy--so why are so many people miserable? That's the simple question that the early Christian bishops posed to the canonical authors of the Greco-Roman world. It's also the question that kicks off Spencer's new series on the "theological virtues," or the Christian contribution to the classical philosophy of ethics. Using the basic experiences of everyday life, Spencer makes the practical case for--*gasp!*--going beyond Aristotle. Sign up to be in the mailbag: https://rejoiceevermore.substack.com/ Check out my book, How to Save the West: https://a.co/d/9S57cfh

Today on Young Heretics, a minor topic: the origins of the universe. Very casual. New details and images from the James Webb Space Telescope have called into question the standard model of cosmology in Physics, leading Spencer into a series of reflections on the deeper histories of thought and of the universe (not so distinct as you might initially imagine). Plus, a cosmic mailbag question: what would you ask Satan if you met him? Sign up for my newsletter: https://rejoiceevermore.substack.com/ Check out my book, How to Save the West: https://a.co/d/7UomkWB

In the interval between finishing the cardinal virtues and starting on the Christian virtues, Spencer takes some listener questions in a special Office Hours episode of Young Heretics. Topics include: Getting kids interested in the classics, differences between Judaism and Christianity, Body Count Discourse, and naked women doing political protests. Plus: a close read of The 6th Sense. Sign up for my mailing list at rejoiceevermore.substack.com. Check out my book, How to Save the West: https://a.co/d/7RRj8fd Read the new issue of CRB at https://claremontreviewofbooks.com/.  

There's a movement afoot--and its coming from the ground up. All around the internet and the real world, there's a spirit moving people to reconsider the nature and purpose of consciousness in creation. Drew Weatherhead is one of those people--a writer and pocaster red-pilled by COVID and moved to explore some of the themes that have also been of urgent importance to Young Heretics. We discuss his journey and the central role of humanity in the creation of the world. Check out Drew's book, Consciousness Reality & Purpose: https://a.co/d/2a8a7gE Listen to Drew's podcast, Social Disorder: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-social-disorder-podcast/id1555590611