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Writer and journalist John Daniel Davidson discusses America's descent into paganism, the absence of truth leading to a power-focused society, and how Christians should navigate the pagan political landscape. They explore historical clashes between Christianity and paganism, the brutality of ancient Roman aristocrats, the allure of pagan beliefs, the implications of relativism, and the shift from Christian values to pagan power dynamics in American society.

Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on other platforms Everywhere is beige. The same beige houses, the same big box department stores, even the exact same food is served everywhere all across the country. What has this monotone sameness done to produce our cultural moment - one that seems to glorify diversity on the one hand, but ship it out en masse with the other? Join Marc Barnes and Maria Brandell as they explore our desaturated modern world and why we look to gender for the way out. Come to our Conference! Don't miss out on great essays. Subscribe to New Polity magazine.

The podcast delves into how Protestantism, led by Martin Luther, shifted the perception of consecrated virginity from an ideal of perfection to merely an individual calling. It explores the evolving gender dynamics, societal shifts, and the impact on religious traditions. The discussion contrasts Protestant views on virginity with Catholic beliefs, emphasizing the individualistic nature of vocation in Protestantism. It also highlights the historical evolution of gender roles, celibacy, and marriage, questioning societal norms and religious ideologies.

Discover how capitalism reshaped gender roles by shifting from feudalism, explore the division of tasks between men and women in different communities, and learn about the impact of transitioning on wealth distribution and societal structures. Uncover the evolution of gender dynamics from historical societies to modern times, reflecting on the challenges and changes in traditional gender norms and relationships.

The hosts discuss the complexity of gender and its relationship with the church, emphasizing the need to contemplate the mystery of gender. They explore the role of monastic life in understanding gender, analyze gender construction, and delve into the multifaceted nature of transgenderism. They also question the significance of gender in society and explore the influence of the transgender narrative.

Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on other platforms Join the hundreds of other New Polity readers: ⁠newpolity.com/magazine⁠Marc Barnes and Maria Brandell take another look at the "you complete me" narrative. Is each person's gender an incomplete half, left in lack of the other? Or, is each person complete as their gender and called to join with the other? In defense of completed gendered worlds, Marc talks about the phenomenon of The Boys and The Girls. Gender Season 2 is coming soon! The first two readings will be from issue 4.4 (Silvia Federici's "Accumulation of Labor" and D. C. Schindler's "Perfect Difference"). You can grab a copy of the magazine at ⁠newpolity.com/single-issues

Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on other platforms Happy New Year! Marc Barnes and Jacob Imam take a look back at New Polity in 2023. This year, New Polity hosted its 3rd annual conference, officially launched the College of St. Joseph the Worker, and put out four new additions of the magazine. They also talk about upcoming podcast series in 2024, as well as some exciting books that will release in the new year. Early Bird pricing for the 2024 New Polity conference ends January 1st! Register here

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Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on other platforms Check out our lineup of speakers and register here https://newpolity.com/events/2024 Announcing the 4th Annual New Polity Conference, Should We, Therefore, Destroy the Servers? In this podcast, Marc Barnes, Jacob Imam, and Andrew Jones discuss the role of technology on our lives, the pursuit of a technology for power, and how Christians should approach technology.

Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on other platforms Nathan Bird and Jacob Hyman answer your most pressing question: what are we to do? Drawing from their experiences in Chattanooga and Steubenville, they describe how small bets they made on city improvement have produced big results. Institutional barriers (bad city councils, HOA's, and local laws) can be an impediment to change, but there's still hope. Virtuous friends, with a passion for a better life, can revitalize even a decaying city. Welcome to the series finale of Good Cities! Good Cities Livestream Q&A will be on Thursday Oct 19th at 8PM EST. Submit a question in the comments below! Please consider donating to help us make more. 📖 We have a Magazine! Subscribe today and get 30% off all back issues. 🌐 Join the conversation on our Discord.