Blog & Mablog
Canon Press
The point of this podcast is pretty broad — “All of Christ for all of life.” In order to make that happen, we need “theology that bites back.” I want to advance what you might call a Chestertonian Calvinism, and to bring that attitude to bear on education, sex and culture, theology, politics, book reviews, postmodernism, expository studies, along with other random tidbits that come into my head. My perspective is usually not hard to discern. In theology I am an evangelical, postmill, Calvinist, Reformed, and Presbyterian, pretty much in that order. In politics, I am slightly to the right of Jeb Stuart. In my cultural sympathies, if we were comparing the blight of postmodernism to a vast but shallow goo pond, I would observe that I have spent many years on these stilts and have barely gotten any of it on me.
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Nov 26, 2025 • 8min
Burn All the Schools
Doug Wilson stirs the pot with a controversial essay on the reform of public education. He passionately argues for evangelicals to withdraw their children from government schools, labeling it a sinful compromise. He questions how dire the situation must become for Christians to abandon the system altogether and critiques the cultural decay that makes once-unthinkable practices acceptable. Wilson emphasizes the pastoral duty to protect children from godless institutions, challenging the idea that public schools can nurture 'salt and light' in young believers.
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Nov 24, 2025 • 18min
The Challenge of Child Communion
Doug Wilson dives into the cultural stakes facing the church and critiques the fruitlessness of the sexual revolution. He challenges evangelical complacency in child-rearing and proposes child communion as a necessary practice to keep covenant children engaged in faith. Addressing objections, he highlights the importance of participation in worship and argues that children learn sacramental meaning through regular involvement. Wilson also calls out the hypocrisy in churches that baptize infants yet withhold communion, emphasizing a more inclusive approach.
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Nov 20, 2025 • 16min
The Lone Bulwark . . . No, Really
The discussion kicks off with a provocative examination of religious views on abortion, revealing unsettling trends. Doug delves into why white evangelicals are dubbed the 'lone bulwark' against cultural decay and shares insights from a recent Twitter controversy involving Stephen Wolfe. He emphasizes the importance of choosing allies based on their practical competence and warns against fracturing coalitions among young activists. The conversation wraps up with a call to engage in cultural battles using distinctly Christian principles, steering clear of divisive tactics.
Nov 17, 2025 • 8min
Slavery and Evangelical Timidity
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Nov 14, 2025 • 9min
Immodest Wenches
Doug Wilson dives into the complexities of cultural modesty, exploring exhibitionism, gaslighting, and the tension between decency and indecency. He distinguishes between sexual provocation and ostentation, critiquing modern interpretations of vanity as misogyny. The discussion extends to the hypocrisy in celebrity behaviors and the contradictions of public and private actions. Wilson also highlights how provocative dressing in churches silences criticism and warns of the social pressures faced by Christian women, all with a touch of humor.
Nov 14, 2025 • 8min
Marriage and the Age to Come
The discussion dives into the concept of full preterism, claiming that all New Testament prophecies were fulfilled by AD 70. It presents a fascinating challenge through Jesus' exchange with the Sadducees about marriage after resurrection. The implications of this teaching suggest a radical shift in how believers approach marriage and death. Doug explores the tension between full preterist beliefs and biblical cosmology, raising questions about historical resurrection and its effects on believers' lives. The conversation warns against extreme theological interpretations that could impact personal relationships.
Nov 11, 2025 • 16min
The Grace of White Privilege
The discussion dives into the concept of white privilege, framed humorously through personal anecdotes. It challenges the notion that recognizing privilege necessitates guilt, contrasting this with biblical examples. The podcast critiques how postmodern politics undermine objective truth and blurs the lines between biological and political identities. Envy is identified as a core issue in privilege discourse, while Doug encourages a grateful stewardship of privileges. The conversation mocks the inflation of privilege narratives and promotes a lighthearted approach to false guilt.
Nov 11, 2025 • 12min
A Long Train of Abuses
Doug Wilson dives into the failures of conservatism, arguing it often acquiesces to progressive changes. He critiques the denial of past losses among some conservatives, who label restoration efforts as anti-constitutional. Modern complacency in conservatism is likened to a misinterpretation of stability. The discussion highlights how administrative power has eroded constitutional rights, and the 14th Amendment shifted guardianship to the federal level. Wilson also revisits Jefferson’s views on states' roles in religion, emphasizing the historical context of state establishments.
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Nov 5, 2025 • 12min
That Hideous Strength at 10X
A fascinating discussion unfolds around bioethics and the alarming creation of human eggs from skin cells. The dangers of pursuing immortality through technology are highlighted, with critiques of cultural quests like cryonics and brain uploading. Doug draws parallels between ancient myths and current experiments that echo themes of hubris. He passionately condemns the destruction of embryos, critiques the commercialization of human remains, and calls for a rejection of pluralism to uphold ethical standards in society.
Nov 3, 2025 • 15min
57 Deborahs
Doug Wilson delves into the story of Deborah and Barak, highlighting her leadership and Barak's conditional bravery. He discusses the importance of recognizing Barak’s military achievements despite Jael's fame. The conversation shifts to the unusual role of women in civil leadership and critiques evangelical hypocrisy through the 'evangelical longhouse' metaphor. Doug addresses cultural issues, including soft feminism in the church and its ties to male accountability. He emphasizes family gatherings as vital for generational faithfulness amidst modern challenges.
