David Gornoski
David Gornoski
A Neighbor's Choice radio show and THINGS HIDDEN podcast are the two main audio programs of David Gornoski.
THINGS HIDDEN is a deep-dive podcast into the world of mythology and current events guided by the Mimetic theory of Rene Girard and grounded in the personhood revolution of Jesus.
Hosted by David Gornoski, A Neighbor’s Choice Radio examines the role of violence and religion in society. From victims of state violence against nonviolent behaviors to public figures and contrarian voices, the conversations that unfold create an illuminating and surreal journey for listeners.
THINGS HIDDEN is a deep-dive podcast into the world of mythology and current events guided by the Mimetic theory of Rene Girard and grounded in the personhood revolution of Jesus.
Hosted by David Gornoski, A Neighbor’s Choice Radio examines the role of violence and religion in society. From victims of state violence against nonviolent behaviors to public figures and contrarian voices, the conversations that unfold create an illuminating and surreal journey for listeners.
Episodes
Mentioned books
May 1, 2024 • 1h 42min
THINGS HIDDEN 186: The Triumph of Christ over Gnostic Ideology and Islam
David Gornoski is joined by Q of Mimetic Value for a fascinating conversation on how the revelation of Christ teaches the true nature of desire, why Islam is a retreat back to ideology, how the trajectory of history proves Christianity, how Christ sets the terms for all modern-day conflicts, how Jesus predicted the undifferentiation in society, and more. Follow Q on X here. Visit https://aneighborschoice.com for more
Apr 30, 2024 • 44min
THINGS HIDDEN 185: What is Christ Hauntedness?
In this THINGS HIDDEN episode, David Gornoski explains how Christ's sacrifice has infected the world and why we can't go back to old ways of creating order any more. Are we getting closer to Christ's anthropology or further from it? Do we have the same appetite for violence today as humans used to have a hundred years ago? Where does Jesus leave us with regard to our collective identities? Visit aneighborschoice.com for more
Apr 25, 2024 • 41min
THINGS HIDDEN 184: What Is Structural Violence?
In this THINGS HIDDEN episode, David Gornoski explains the meaning of the term "structural violence" and why we cannot deny its existence any longer. Why do we see such societal chaos around us today? Why aren't coercive laws working the way they had in the past? What can we do to get out of this splintering of society? Visit aneighborschoice.com for more
Apr 24, 2024 • 54min
Two Gentlemen Reunite After the Horrors of Prison
David Gornoski sits down with authors Lord Conrad Black and Rufus Rochelle. The two friends talk about their prison experiences, the consequences of the 1994 Crime Bill, what life after prison looks like, criminal justice reform, lifting up one another, and more. Buy Rufus Rochelle's The Gentleman here. Buy The Political and Strategic History of the World here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more
Apr 23, 2024 • 2h 37min
Seed Oil Survival: Suzanne Alexander Goes to Africa (Part 2)
Suzanne Alexander, co-author of the Ancestral Diet Revolution, picks up where she left off in her presentation of her recent and fascinating expedition to Africa. Among the dietary-centered topics, Suzanne also touches on lifestyle issues people struggle with in the West; wisdom gained from living among the Maasai and Sonjo peoples; and more. Follow Suzanne on Instagram here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more
Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 4min
The Science: This Scientist Reveals Why COVID Happened
David Gornoski is joined by evidence-based scientist Dr. Paul Alexander for a conversation on the virus origins, how COVID was used to overthrow Trump, how the corrupt medical establishment caused countless deaths, Robert F Kennedy Jr as presidential candidate, justice for the victims, and more. Visit Dr Alexander's Substack here. Dr. Paul Alexander's website. Support Dr. Alexander's research here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more
Apr 19, 2024 • 39min
Japan's Warrior Scapegoats
David Gornoski sits down with Andrew Hammer for a conversation on how nation-states exist through the mass sacrifice of war, how Japan committed Seppuku during the Second World War, why death proves a nation's existence, and more. Visit the website of Foundation for the Study of Political Psychopathology here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more
Apr 18, 2024 • 1h 19min
A Young Man Journeys into the Ukraine War and Finds God
David Gornoski is joined by Ryan Miller, author of the book The Volunteers' War, for a conversation on Ryan's experience as a humanitarian worker in Ukraine and how he had a miraculous encounter with Christianity. Buy The Volunteers' War here. Email Ryan Miller. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more
Apr 17, 2024 • 42min
THINGS HIDDEN 183: What Does Pseudo-Gnosticism Mean?
In this THINGS HIDDEN episode, David Gornoski explains why he uses the term "pseudo-gnosticism" to explain the inherently contradicting dualism that is found throughout the ideological narratives of the Western world. What are some of the alarming manisfestations of pseudo-gnosticism? Listen to the full podcast to find out. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more
Apr 16, 2024 • 46min
Lord Conrad Black on Christ, Caesar, and History
David Gornoski sits down with Lord Conrad Black, author of The Political and Strategic History of the World, for a conversation on the nature of historical progress, the uniqueness of Hebrew culture, how Christ changed history as a vocation, the 1619 project, and more. Buy The Political and Strategic History of the World here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more
