
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.
Latest episodes

Nov 7, 2023 • 2h 14min
Seed Oil Survival: Has Brad Marshall Solved Insulin Resistance, Obesity?
David Gornoski is joined by Brad Marshall for a deep-diving conservation on how to emerge from seed oil-inflicted state of insulin resistance, whether Keto diet should be the preferred approach to losing weight, whether gelatin helps in curing obesity, when it is appropriate to be anabolic, whether sugar is healthy, foods that the common working-class man can eat to stay healthy, and more. Check out Fire in a Bottle here. Saturated Fat Reddit thread. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Nov 6, 2023 • 12min
The Cross' Shadow in the Holy Land: Violence, Vengeance and Victimhood
"Those who profess to imitate Jesus—regardless of their doctrinal particularities—are obligated by definition to make peace between warring brothers." Join David Gornoski as he reads from his latest article on the chaotic situation between Israel and Palestine and why only the way of Jesus can achieve peace in this region. Read the entire piece here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Oct 31, 2023 • 1h 7min
Chris Bray: Does Violence Lead to More Violence?
Chris Bray joins David Gornoski to talk about his recent Substack article on whether violence leads to more violence. What is at the root of the chaotic public discourse around Israel and Palestine? Is it possible to advocate for non-violence in a world full of violence? Are Abrahamic religions more violent than other religions? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Check out Chris Bray's post on Substack here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Oct 30, 2023 • 1h 23min
THINGS HIDDEN 163: Zealous for Andromeda's Apple Pie
In this fascinating new THINGS HIDDEN conversation, David Gornoski and Surit Dasgupta explore the anthropology of sibling conflicts; how zealots and globalists are alike; what constitutes true patriotism; how forgiveness was born in ancient Israel; how heaven transforms our love of home; and more. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Oct 25, 2023 • 1h 57min
THINGS HIDDEN 162: The Haunting of Christ in the Holy Land with Darryl Cooper
David Gornoski sits down with Darryl Cooper of the MartyrMade podcast. The two talk about the conflict in the Middle East; whether the possibility of peace exists between Israel and Palestine; Trump's appeal; the notion of the victim king; and more. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Oct 24, 2023 • 2h 17min
THINGS HIDDEN 161: History Devoured
David Gornoski and Surit Dasgupta get together to discuss why looking at the hidden victims of history is important, what the destruction of the temple in 70 AD signifies anthropologically, coveting our neighbor's being, contrasting the Lord's Supper with cannibalism of primitive societies, the prevailing schizophrenic view of Jesus, how Jesus frees us from death anxiety, and more. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Oct 20, 2023 • 1h 11min
Scott Horton on Israel's War Against Palestine
David Gornoski sits down with Scott Horton of AntiWar.com for a conversation on the much-neglected truth behind the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Do the Palestinians really have a country as many in the West claim? Is there something about the origin of Hamas that we're missing out on? Are the Palestinians encroaching on Israeli land as Netanyahu claims? Should the US be involved in that region? Follow Scott Horton on X here. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Oct 17, 2023 • 1h 3min
Seed Oil Survival: Suzanne Alexander on Her Ancestral Diet Journey
David Gornoski is joined by Suzanne Alexander, co-author of the Ancestral Diet Revolution, for a fascinating conversation on how shifting over to an ancestral diet cured Suzanne's digestion problems. Also discussed are whether veganism is a suitable diet for curing digestion problems, whether red meat is harmful to the colon, whether killing animals for meat is immoral, how many indigenous Pacific tribes maintain health via ancestral diet, and more. Buy the Ancestral Diet Revolution here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Oct 16, 2023 • 1h 28min
Dennis Marburger Exposes Ethnic Cleansing In Artsakh
David Gornoski sits down with Dennis Marburger for an update on the situation between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Is there ethnic cleansing underway in Artsakh? Why has Israel been sending weapons to Azerbaijan? What is the US government's role in this conflict? What does Hamas think of Armenia and Azerbaijan? Listen to the full episode to find out. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

Oct 14, 2023 • 1h 45min
THINGS HIDDEN 160: Israel vs Gaza Through New Eyes
David Gornoski, Shane Kennedy, and Shannon Braswell get together to discuss the current situation in the Middle East, the USA's role in the Israel-Palestine conflict, the Jesus response to the war, the violence-condoning passages in the Old Testament, the formation of Israel, and more. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more