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
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Jun 14, 2023 • 2h 29min
THINGS HIDDEN 128: Scapegoating and Violence (Iron Disciples Interview)
David Gornoski recently appeared on the Iron Disciples podcast. Show description: "Points on recognizing Christian scapegoating and other furtive habits of the church were discussed. David has a fundamental approach that brings the abstract Jesus into a more vital incarnation- all this without dismissing the abstract but honing the focus to appropriate action and progress in the church." Check out the YouTube channel of Iron Disciples here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com
Jun 13, 2023 • 2h 23min
THINGS HIDDEN 127: Ambassadors of the Future
David Gornoski, Shannon Braswell, Shane Kennedy, and Surit Dasgupta get together for an exciting conversation on incarnational thinking and its radical pro-human results. How did Jesus break the cyclical thinking of the ancient world? Where does the idea of progress come from? Should Christians believe in the past or the future? Listen to the full podcast to find out and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com
Jun 9, 2023 • 1h 20min
THINGS HIDDEN 126: The Cornerstone Effect of Trump's Indictment
David Gornoski and Surit Dasgupta talk about Trump as the scapegoat of the political class, innovating amidst the chaos, another aspect of repentance, the voice inside Elliot Page's head, what makes a miracle, and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com
Jun 8, 2023 • 1h 33min
THINGS HIDDEN 125: The Power of The Cross (The Age of Information Interview)
David recently appeared on the Age of Information podcast with Adam Patrick to talk about "the power of the Christian message, and how Christians living in the modern age of information can create, influence, inform, and ultimately transform the world around us." Check out the Age of Information YouTube channel here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com
Jun 7, 2023 • 37min
How Gospel Makes Peace with Whaddo You Meme
David Gornoski sits down with Jon McCray of the YouTube channel "Whaddo You Meme??" for a conversation on how the approach to apologetics has changed; social media censorship; the work of Rene Girard; the possibility of another revival in America; Andrew Tate and Sneako's conversion to Islam; whether Christianity is a coping mechanism; the origins and backlash to the LGBTQ movement; and more. Check out the Whaddo You Meme YouTube channel here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com
Jun 6, 2023 • 1h 34min
THINGS HIDDEN 124: The Stones the Builders Rejected
David Gornoski and Surit Dasgupta explore the stone motifs found throughout the Bible and what they reveal about the state of human societies. What were the ancient Israelites doing that made God mad? What do we make of the contrast between David vs. Goliath and Jesus saving the adulterous woman? Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com Make a monthly pledge to A Neighbor's Choice here.
Jun 5, 2023 • 1h 20min
THINGS HIDDEN 123: Girard, Mimesis, and Propaganda (the Fourth Way Interview)
David Gornoski appears on the Fourth Way podcast to talk about how human beings are mimetic; how crowds become unique entities; how Jesus dissolves the crowd; the act of killing; the mimetic explanation of demonic possessions; the difference between community and crowd; and more. Check out the Fourth Way podcast here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com Make a monthly pledge to A Neighbor's Choice here.
Jun 2, 2023 • 2h 10min
THINGS HIDDEN 122: Building the City of God (Kingpilled Interview)
David Gornoski appears on the Kingpilled podcast to talk about hope in the end times and how humanity can build a heavenly existence on Earth. How do Christians objectify Jesus today? How do we apply Jesus' social aikido to our unique modern-day scenarios? What must we do to walk on water like Jesus? Listen to the full podcast to find out and more. Check out the Kingpilled podcast here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com Make a monthly pledge to A Neighbor's Choice here. Intro by Fools for Christ
Jun 1, 2023 • 1h 32min
THINGS HIDDEN 121: Defeating Demon Mathematics
It's THINGS HIDDEN! David Gornoski sits down with Shane Kennedy and Shannon Braswell for a conversation on America's economic foreign policy; the recent skirmish between Iran and Afghanistan; DeSantis' Twitter space announcement; the crazy experiments of Elon Musk and Dr. Fauci; whether Archbishop Vigano is real; how compound interest works; the truth about usury; and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com Make a monthly pledge to A Neighbor's Choice here.
May 31, 2023 • 33min
Col. Douglas Macgregor on Bakhmut Fall, Moscow Drone Attacks
David Gornoski is joined by Col. Douglas Macgregor for a breakdown of the fall of Bakhmut to the Russians, the drone attacks on Moscow, the coming Ukraine counteroffensive, whether Russia wants to capture Kiev, the powers behind Zelensky's decisions, how Cold War sentiments plays into this modern conflict, and more. Check out Col. Macgregor’s website here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com
