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.
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Dec 15, 2023 • 1h 10min
Bezos and Musk's Race to Evacuate Us to Space, UFO Disclosure
David Gornoski and Shane Kennedy discuss Jeff Bezos' space station plan, Elon Musk's plan to colonize Mars, the inversion of hierarchies, order from chaos, whether governments are becoming obsolete, nationalism vs globalism, the recent UFO disclosure, and more. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more
Dec 11, 2023 • 1h 30min
THINGS HIDDEN 168: How the Truth Sets People Free
David Gornoski and Surit Dasgupta return to discuss the anthropological meaning of Jesus' proclamation that the truth will set us free. Why are we witnessing this current upheaval in the political sphere? Why do we celebrate whistleblowers and conspiracy theorists and demand transparency from our governments? Have we learned the right lessons from the George Floyd incident? Listen to the full episode to find out. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more
Dec 6, 2023 • 59min
THINGS HIDDEN 167: Do Not Cling to Jesus, Eat Him
In this THINGS HIDDEN conversation, David Gornoski and Surit Dasgupta get together to discuss what Jesus meant when He said, "Do not cling onto Me." What does it mean to consume Jesus in the anthropological sense? Does Jesus want us to retreat from the world and seek solace in isolation? How can we emulate the miraculous, nature-dominating deeds of Christ in this day and age? Listen to the full episode to find out. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more
Dec 5, 2023 • 46min
Auron MacIntyre on the Competency Crisis, the Technology Paradox
David Gornoski sits down with Auron MacIntyre for a fascinating discussion on why there is a competency crisis in America right now. Are we close to the end of Wokeness? Is globalization always inevitable when it comes to capitalism? Is it possible to solve crumbling industries without suffering crises? Has technological innovation always been positive for humanity? Listen to the full episode to find out. Follow Auron MacIntyre on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more
Dec 4, 2023 • 1h 24min
THINGS HIDDEN 166: Swimming in the Sea of Sameness
David Gornoski is joined by Bright News editor Shannon Braswell for a conversation on encountering antichrists, lack of future vision in modern churches, undifferentiation in culture, why people are turning to traditional churches, how the Gospel debunks the notion of a violent God, why violence should be higher on the list of concerns for Christians, and more. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more
Dec 1, 2023 • 1h 7min
Katherine Dee on How Media Affects Culture
David Gornoski is joined by Katherine Dee for a fascinating conversation on how media is shaping the collective around us. What do we make of the Osama Bin Laden trend on TikTok? What do we make of Elon's reply to advertisers pulling out of X? Which social media company is driving the culture right now? Where do fandoms come from? Follow Katherine Dee on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more
Nov 29, 2023 • 55min
Raw Egg Nationalist on Anti-White Hate Crimes and Managed Spontaneity
David Gornoski catches up with Raw Egg Nationalist for a conversation on what's happening in Ireland and how it impacts the larger West. Why are the Irish not expected to get angry at immigrant crimes? What is "managed spontaneity" and how is it used to deflect the violence from immigrants and non-whites? Is Christian compassion selectively applied to these hate crimes? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Follow Raw Egg Nationalist on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more
Nov 28, 2023 • 37min
Col. Douglas Macgregor Breaks Down Israel-Gaza War
David Gornoski sits down with Col. Douglas Macgregor for a conversation on what's going on with the Israel-Gaza war. Was the Hamas attack on October 7 a trap for Israel? Does the US have any strategic interest in Israel's actions? Does this conflict have the capability to become a larger regional war? Has DC finally realized that the war in Ukraine is lost? What are some of the issues that the US must deal with at home? Follow Col. Macgregor on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more
Nov 27, 2023 • 1h 4min
An American Evangelical Pastor Examines Zionism
David Gornoski talks to Rev. Jim Fitzgerald, who has been to the Middle East as a missionary, on the topics of evangelizing in that region, who supports Hamas, whether Hamas uses Palestinians as human shields, what really happened on October 7, how the Palestinians were displaced during Israel's founding, whether Christians need to "bless Israel," and more. Read Rev. Jim Fitzgerald's work at the Aquila Report here. Visit neighborschoice.com for more
Nov 25, 2023 • 1h 4min
Refuting Sohrab Ahmari on Javier Milei and Populism
David Gornoski and Surit Dasgupta react to Sohrab Ahmari's critique of Javier Milei's populism. Can populists support central banking and market regulations? Can economics be divorced from morality? Visit aneighborschoice.com for more
