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Episodes

Stone Sermons

On this episode, Duncan Stroik joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss contemporary Church architecture and his own work, which was reviewed in the recent article, “A Genuinely Transgressive Act.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Jun 13, 202333 minEp. 278

Classical Philosophy and Modern Belief

On this episode, Paul Herrick joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Philosophy, Reasoned Belief, and Faith: An Introduction.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Jun 08, 202329 minEp. 277

Childhood Virtues and the Liberal Arts

On this episode, Kevin Clark joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The Liberal Arts Tradition: A Philosophy of Christian Classical Education.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Jun 05, 202333 minEp. 276

The Faithful Remnant

On this episode, Fr. Robert McTeigue S.J. joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Christendom Lost and Found: Meditations for a Post Post-Christian Era.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Jun 01, 202333 minEp. 275

Scott Yenor on “Anti-Natal Engineering”

In this episode, Scott Yenor joins the podcast to talk about his article “Anti-Natal Engineering” from the May issue. They discuss the sources of South Korea’s extremely low birth rate and what this means for American men and women.

Jun 01, 202331 minEp. 274

The Economy of Walden Pond

On this episode, Jonathan van Belle joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Henry at Work: Thoreau on Making a Living.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

May 29, 202330 minEp. 273

Nathan Pinkoski on “Spiritual Death of the West”

In this episode, Nathan Pinkoski joins the podcast to talk about his article “Spiritual Death of the West” from the May issue. They discuss Jean Raspail’s book “The Camp of the Saints” and its significance for readers today.

May 25, 202336 minEp. 272

Contemplation and Laity

On this episode, Zena Hitz joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, “A Philosopher Looks at the Religious Life.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

May 25, 202333 minEp. 271

Science, or Religion?

On this episode, John Staddon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Science in an Age of Unreason.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

May 22, 202333 minEp. 270

Parents vs CRT

On this episode, Lance Izumi joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The Great Parent Revolt: How Parents and Grassroots Leaders Are Fighting Critical Race Theory in America's Schools.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

May 18, 202334 minEp. 269

James F. Keating on “Who Killed the Catholic University?”

In this episode, James F. Keating joins the podcast to talk about his article “Who Killed the Catholic University?” from the April issue. They discuss the state of Catholic universities today, how they got there, and what can be done.

May 18, 202339 minEp. 268

Inside the Vietnam War

On this episode, Mark Moyar joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Triumph Regained: The Vietnam War, 1965–1968.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

May 16, 202333 minEp. 267

Politics and Jesus Christ

On this episode, David Lloyd Dusenbury joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “I Judge No One: A Political Life of Jesus.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

May 11, 202331 minEp. 266

Modern Martyrs

On this episode, Thomas D. Williams joins the Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The Coming Christian Persecution.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

May 08, 202329 minEp. 265

The Mind of an Addict

On this episode, Michael W. Clune joins the Mark Bauerlein to discuss his memoir on drug addiction and recovery, “White Out: The Secret Life of Heroin.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

May 03, 202335 minEp. 264

Seneca, Poetry, and Suffering

Dana Gioia joins the podcast to discuss his new translation of a Seneca play, “Seneca: The Madness of Hercules.​” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

May 01, 202332 minEp. 263

Civilizing Conversations

On this episode, Paula Marantz Cohen joins the Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book, “Talking Cure: An Essay on the Civilizing Power of Conversation.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Apr 28, 202333 minEp. 262

Matthew Schmitz on How Gay Marriage Changed America

In this episode, Matthew Schmitz joins the podcast to talk about his article “How Gay Marriage Changed America” from the April issue. They discuss the LGBTQ movement, political involvement, and what this means for America today.

Apr 27, 202331 minEp. 261

Eduard Habsburg on the Habsburg Way of Life

On this episode, Eduard Habsburg joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The Habsburg Way: 7 Rules for Turbulent Times.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Apr 24, 202335 minEp. 260

Knowing and Learning

On this episode, David M. Steiner joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Nation at Thought.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Apr 20, 202332 minEp. 259

Erika Bachiochi on Sex-Realist Feminism

In this episode, Erika Bachiochi joins the podcast to talk about her article “Sex-Realist Feminism” from the April issue. They discuss Plato, Aristotle, virtue, feminism, and more.

Apr 20, 202328 minEp. 258

Truth to the End of Reckoning

On this episode, Jeff Myers joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Truth Changes Everything.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Apr 17, 202334 minEp. 257

The Armor of God

On this episode, Harold Ristau joins the podcast to discuss his new book, “Spiritual Warfare: For the Care of Souls.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Apr 13, 202335 minEp. 256

Equity Is Not Equality

On this episode, Harry G. Hutchison joins the podcast to discuss his new book, “Requiem for Reality: Critical Race Theocrats and Social Justice Dystopia.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Apr 10, 202335 minEp. 255

Anticipating Heaven

On this episode, Peter J. Leithart joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “On Earth as in Heaven: Theopolis Fundamentals.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Apr 06, 202334 minEp. 254

Dennis Prager on Deuteronomy

On this episode, Dennis Prager joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “The Rational Bible: Deuteronomy.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Apr 03, 202333 minEp. 253

Single and Christian and Chaste?

On this episode, David J. Ayers joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “After the Revolution: Sex and the Single Evangelical.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Mar 30, 202333 minEp. 252

Scott Yenor on Anatomy of a Cancellation

In this episode, Scott Yenor joins the podcast to talk about his article “Anatomy of a Cancellation” from the January issue. They evaluate the future of free discourse in higher ed today.

Mar 30, 202327 minEp. 251

Myths that Made America

On this episode, Alex Zakaras joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “The Roots of American Individualism: Political Myth in the Age of Jackson.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Mar 23, 202331 minEp. 249
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