
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

Sep 18, 2023 • 2h 35min
THINGS HIDDEN 152: Should Christians Stay Out of Politics? (with Iron Disciples)
David Gornoski appears on the Iron Disciples podcast to discuss whether Christians should seek to influence the domain of politics, and if yes, how they should go about it. Also among the topics discussed are: How does Mimetic Theory help us understand social cohesion? How can Jesus' church reclaim marriage from secular institutions? When is violence appropriate? Check out the Iron Disciples Podcast here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Sep 17, 2023 • 1h 2min
The Agape Legacy of Steven Gornoski
David Gornoski is joined by Shane Kennedy in a conversation celebrating the life of Steven Gornoski who passed away recently and whose birthday is today. Also included here are several testimonies of people who knew and were inspired by Steven at various stages of his life. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Sep 13, 2023 • 1h 28min
THINGS HIDDEN 151: Dominion
What's so special about 1990's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? What can we learn from the Bible's deconstruction of earthly governments? Should followers of Christ fear globalism and wokeism? Join David Gornoski and Surit Dasgupta as the two explore these questions among other topics in this exciting THINGS HIDDEN episode. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Sep 7, 2023 • 38min
Col. Douglas Macgregor on Putin’s Ukraine Reservations
Col. Macgregor joins David Gornoski to talk about his interview with Tucker Carlson; the mission of Our Country, Our Choice; how DC elites have subverted democracy in America; Putin's agenda in the Ukraine war; lobbyists in the Washington swamp; the resurgence of the Russian military; why tactical nukes are bad; Ihor Kolomoisky's arrest; whether Germany is still demoralized; and more. Check out Our Country, Our Choice here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Aug 29, 2023 • 1h 33min
THINGS HIDDEN 150: The Iron Clay Empire Smashed to Pieces
Join David Gornoski and Surit Dasgupta in this thought-provoking THINGS HIDDEN conversation as they delve into the anthropological wisdom of Daniel chapter 2, specifically regarding King Nebuchadnezzar's dream. The discussion explores why the statue in the dream gets progressively worse, the reasons for the lack of unity among humans in contemporary times, whether it's possible to reverse the effects of Jesus' crucifixion, and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Aug 25, 2023 • 1h 14min
THINGS HIDDEN 149: Trump Enters the Belly of the Whale
As Trump's arrest eclipses the GOP primary debate, David Gornoski, Shane Kennedy, and Shannon Braswell get together to discuss the last few hours of Trump's freedom, that infamous mugshot, why liberals are susceptible to McWoke propaganda, whether the elites can enforce a soviet-style authoritarianism, why Fani Willis needs to have Oliver Anthony on speedial, the obsession over the abstract Ukrainian, and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Aug 24, 2023 • 53min
Maui and the Slain Lamb with Jason Jones
What's going on in Hawaii? Joining David Gornoski to answer this question is Jason Jones of the Vulnerable People Project who highlights the number of missing people thanks to the Maui wildfire. What caused this catastrophe? Can human beings break out of the just-following-orders mindset? How can we help the victims in Maui? Listen to the full episode to find out. Check out the Vulnerable People Project here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Aug 23, 2023 • 27min
Lavern Spicer on Curly’s House, Maui, Lockdowns
David Gornoski is joined by Lavern Spicer for a conversation on her congressional run, the Maui wildfire tragedy, whether there are more lockdowns coming, GOP debates, Trump indictments, Elon Musk's X, and more. Follow Lavern Spicer on X here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Aug 21, 2023 • 53min
THINGS HIDDEN 148: Exorcist Fr. Daniel Reehil on the Reality of the Demonic
Fr. Dan Reehil and David Gornoski discuss the reality of demons, discerning spiritual afflictions, the role of divorce in the rise of evil, the connection between the spiritual world and wars, the difficulty in accepting spiritual phenomena, and the impact of extraterrestrial life on faith and religion.

Aug 18, 2023 • 16min
Georgia Senator Colton Moore on His Fight to Defund Fani Willis
Georgia state senator Colton Moore discusses his fight to defund Fani Willis, the district attorney in Fulton County, Georgia. They talk about political censorship, criminal justice reform, deteriorating prison conditions, and the lack of action by conservatives in Georgia regarding the election.