C. Jay Engel, Big Tuna/Riley S, The Black Horse, and William M. Briggs discuss the evolving American identity, the intersection of Christianity and politics, and the relationship between evangelicals and political influences. They explore the challenges of establishing a unified American identity amidst diversity and division, redefining American identity to accommodate different groups, and the historical journey of American Christians seeking religious freedom.

Ron Dodson, Josh Abbotoy, Nate Fischer, and The Black Horse discuss the phenomenon of Christian leadership aligning with the progressive regime. They explore evolving beliefs post-COVID, challenges faced by evangelical institutions, power dynamics in protection, and obedience, the intersection of American Christianity and politics, emergence of a new Christian political consciousness, financial decision-making in religious institutions, and leadership approaches in religious organizations.

The political and social landscape is changing. Churches and their leaders are adapting, but not in the ways you might expect. Let's try to understand the phenomenon of the "regimevangelical."Written version: https://www.seekingthehiddenthing.com/p/understanding-the-regimevangelicalBumper Music: Stream Countdown 10s by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.seekingthehiddenthing.com/subscribe

It is no secret that schools have become a feminized environment. It wasn't always that way. There was a time where school was a form of contest and a rite of passage marking you a man.Written Version: https://www.seekingthehiddenthing.com/p/educating-boys-or-why-latin-disappearedBumper Music: Stream Countdown 10s by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.seekingthehiddenthing.com/subscribe

Dr. Lancellotti has dedicated himself to translating the works of Italian philosopher Augusto del Noce into English. He was gracious enough to join me for the Ghetto's first guest appearance.Long time readers of this Substack will know that I reference del Noce frequently. For those unfamiliar with Augusto del Noce, I would encourage you not just to listen to this interview, but go back and read my Del Noce pieces which all should be tagged “Augusto del Noce.” If you are looking to read him yourself, begin with The Crisis of Modernity as this is the most accessible of the three works. None of them are easy reads, but will reward a patient and close reading.You can follow Dr. Lancellotti on Twitter, and I recommend that you do: @_CLancellottiBumper Music: Gregorian Chant Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.seekingthehiddenthing.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.seekingthehiddenthing.comMen today are lost because the technological and administrative world in which they find themselves gives them no markers to tell them they are men. In fact, to survive, they must become like women.Written Version: https://www.seekingthehiddenthing.com/p/boys-will-be-boys-facing-the-contestBumper Music: Stream Countdown 10s by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

It takes little work to demonstrate that men are in trouble. The very idea of the "incel" cries out that something is wrong. To help understand this idea of "man" I turn to the writing of Walter Ong.Written Version: https://www.seekingthehiddenthing.com/p/what-is-a-man-introducing-the-idea Bumper Music: Stream Countdown 10s by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.seekingthehiddenthing.com/subscribe

Anyone with a plan or a set of policies that will "fix" things is lying to themselves and to you. It's not a matter of "if" things go sideways, it's more a question of "when" and "how bad will it be?"Written Version: https://www.seekingthehiddenthing.com/p/there-is-no-fixing-what-is-wrongBumper Music: Stream Countdown 10s by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.seekingthehiddenthing.com/subscribe

Exploring the decline of intentional disciple formation in the Christian community, focusing on male struggles. Discussion on leadership roles for men, masculine and feminine spiritual approaches, and rethinking church leadership. Reflecting on youth camp impact, male bonding, vulnerability, and male-only spaces. Delving into the link between physical fitness and spirituality in males, and the evolution of male spaces in church.

One of the most devastating influences upon the Christian faith has been egalitarianism. Christians trying to signal they are no better than anyone else has been ruinous for the faith.Written Piece: https://www.seekingthehiddenthing.com/p/the-burden-of-being-better Bumper Music: Stream Countdown 10s by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.seekingthehiddenthing.com/subscribe