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Episodes

Why Are We Free to Worship?

On this episode, Vincent Phillip Muñoz joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Religious Liberty and the American Founding: Natural Rights and the Original Meanings of the First Amendment Religion Clauses."

Dec 15, 202233 minEp. 217

The Disadvantages of an Ivy League Education

On this episode, William Deresiewicz joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The End of Solitude: Selected Essays on Culture and Society."

Dec 12, 202235 minEp. 216

Jesus and the Romantics

On this episode, Andrew Klavan joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Truth and Beauty: How the Lives and Works of England's Greatest Poets Point the Way to a Deeper Understanding of the Words of Jesus."

Dec 09, 202235 minEp. 215

Man and his Modern God

On this episode, Dominic Green joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Religious Revolution: The Birth of Modern Spirituality, 1848-1898."

Dec 05, 202235 minEp. 214

Churchly Interpretation of the Bible

On this episode, R. R. Reno joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The End of Interpretation: Reclaiming the Priority of Ecclesial Exegesis.”

Dec 02, 202231 minEp. 213

The Gift of a Cruciform Life

On this episode, James Ellis III joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "An Inward-Outward Witness: Suffering’s Role in Forming Faithful Preachers."

Nov 21, 202233 minEp. 211

Willmoore Kendall’s Prescient Ken

In this episode, Daniel McCarthy joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his foreword in Willmoore Kendall’s newly re-published book, “The Conservative Affirmation​.” Music by User:Quinbrid (Luigi Boccherini) via Creative Commons. Track cropped.

Nov 18, 202232 minEp. 210

Beaux-Arts Architecture in New York City

On this episode, Phillip James Dodd joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "An American Renaissance: Beaux-Arts Architecture in New York City."

Nov 14, 202236 minEp. 209

Kevin DeYoung on The Case for Kids

In this episode, Kevin DeYoung joins the podcast to talk about his article “The Case for Kids” from the November issue. They discuss the dramatic decrease of birth rates worldwide and its possible spiritual roots.

Nov 10, 202231 minEp. 208

On Property and Freedom

On this episode, Mark T. Mitchell joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Plutocratic Socialism: The Future of Private Property and the Fate of the Middle Class."

Nov 09, 202232 minEp. 207

History for the Kids

On this episode, Bill McClay joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Young Reader's Edition to Land of Hope: An Invitation to the Great American Story."

Nov 07, 202238 minEp. 206

Philip Jeffery on Made-for-TV-Politics

In this episode, Philip Jeffery joins the podcast to talk about his article “Made-for-TV-Politics” from the November issue. They discuss the dramatic representation of the January 6 as a crime show miniseries and the effect of this on politics today.

Nov 03, 202227 minEp. 205

What Is Private Revelation?

On this episode, Kristen Van Uden joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the Sophia Institute's recent publication of "Visions and Revelations​," ​by Father Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen.​

Nov 03, 202231 minEp. 204

Myths and Their Makers

On this episode, Adrienne Mayor joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "Flying Snakes and Griffin Claws: And Other Classical Myths, Historical Oddities, and Scientific Curiosities."

Oct 31, 202233 minEp. 203

Catholic in Curriculum

On this episode, Elisabeth Sullivan joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss The Institute for Catholic Liberal Education.

Oct 27, 202233 minEp. 202

Shakespeare and God

On this episode, Lee Oser joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Christian Humanism in Shakespeare: A Study in Religion and Literature."

Oct 24, 202232 minEp. 201

The Catholic Heart of England

On this episode, Joseph Pearce joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Faith of Our Fathers: A History of True England."

Oct 20, 202231 minEp. 200

Parents for Education Reform

On this episode, Sheri Few joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the state of public education in America and the nationwide coalition U.S. Parents Involved In Education.

Oct 17, 202230 minEp. 199

The Christian Poet in America

On this episode, Micah Mattix joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Christian Poetry in America Since 1940: An Anthology."

Oct 13, 202224 minEp. 198

Victors Over Victimhood

On this episode, Ian V. Rowe joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Agency: The Four Point Plan (F.R.E.E.) for All Children to Overcome the Victimhood Narrative and Discover Their Pathway to Power."

Oct 10, 202235 minEp. 197

Ephraim Radner on the Last Lambeth Conference

In this episode, Ephraim Radner joins the podcast to talk about his article “The Last Lambeth Conference” from the October issue. They discuss the tense future of the Anglican Communion after the Lambeth Conference in August 2022.

Oct 07, 202242 minEp. 196

Free to Pray

On this episode, David Kubal joins Mark Bauerlein to discusses the Kennedy v. Bremerton Supreme Court case and the prayer ministry Intercessors for America.

Oct 06, 202234 minEp. 195

Death at the Russian Ballet

On this episode, John O'Neill joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Dancer and the Devil: Stalin, Pavlova, and the Road to the Great Pandemic."

Oct 03, 202234 minEp. 194

Our Forgotten Language

On this episode, Hana Videen joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, "The Wordhord: Daily Life in Old English."

Sep 29, 202232 minEp. 193

Conservatism on the Brink

On this episode, Frank H. Buckley joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Progressive Conservatism: How Republicans Will Become America's Natural Governing Party."

Sep 26, 202234 minEp. 192

Peace in the Middle East?

On this episode, Aryeh Lightstone joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "Let My People Know: The Incredible Story of Middle East Peace—and What Lies Ahead."

Sep 22, 202236 minEp. 191

Nigel Biggar on Defending American Empire

In this episode, Nigel Biggar joins the podcast to talk about his article, “A Christian Defense of American Empire,” from the October issue. They discuss the negative connotations of the word “empire” and the nature of America’s role in the world today.

Sep 22, 202238 minEp. 190

Philosophy and Theology Together

On this episode, Thomas G. Guarino joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, "The Unchanging Truth of God?: Crucial Philosophical Issues for Theology."

Sep 20, 202232 minEp. 189
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