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The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast

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Hillsdale College was founded in 1844 with a mission to provide "all who wish to learn" the education necessary to preserve the civil and religious liberties of America. This Podcast, hosted by Hillsdale Online Learning Directors Kyle Murnen and Juan Davalos, expands that mission to a whole new audience. The Hillsdale Online Courses Podcast brings free, full online courses to your podcast feed, with introductory commentary. 

Episodes

The History of Classical Music: The Baroque Era

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan (and a very special guest) discuss the genius of Johann Sebastian Bach before introducing Dr. Hyperion Knight. In “The History of Classical Music,” concert pianist and Hillsdale College Distinguished Fellow Hyperion Knight explains how music has developed and what distinguishes the greatest musical achievements through the life of Beethoven. Join this course, whether you are a music novice or an aficionado of the ...

Sep 04, 202437 min

The History of Classical Music: The Development of Music

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan (and a very special guest) introduce the course "The History of Classical Music: Pythagoras through Beethoven". In “The History of Classical Music,” concert pianist and Hillsdale College Distinguished Fellow Hyperion Knight explains how music has developed and what distinguishes the greatest musical achievements through the life of Beethoven. Join this course, whether you are a music novice or an aficionado of the...

Aug 30, 202436 min

The American Left: Confronting the Modern Left

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss how to resist the efforts of the modern Left before introducing Hillsdale College Politics professor Kevin Slack. American politics have drastically transformed over the last few decades as a ruling elite has emerged that, despite being from different parties, largely shares radical ideologies centered around identity politics. The change is not simply the natural conclusion of progressivism, but rather a ...

Aug 21, 202433 min

The American Left: Identity Politics and the Great Awokening

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the marrying of corporate and radical interests before introducing Hillsdale College Politics professor Kevin Slack. American politics have drastically transformed over the last few decades as a ruling elite has emerged that, despite being from different parties, largely shares radical ideologies centered around identity politics. The change is not simply the natural conclusion of progressivism, but rather...

Aug 14, 202448 min

The American Left: Rise of the Neoliberal Consensus

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the the thought of political theorist John Rawls before introducing Hillsdale College Politics professor Kevin Slack. American politics have drastically transformed over the last few decades as a ruling elite has emerged that, despite being from different parties, largely shares radical ideologies centered around identity politics. The change is not simply the natural conclusion of progressivism, but rathe...

Aug 07, 202440 min

The American Left: Radicals March Through the Institutions

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the systemic attempts by radicals to capture American institutions before introducing Hillsdale College Politics professor Kevin Slack. American politics have drastically transformed over the last few decades as a ruling elite has emerged that, despite being from different parties, largely shares radical ideologies centered around identity politics. The change is not simply the natural conclusion of progre...

Jul 31, 202433 min

The American Left: The Sexual Revolution

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the pervasive nature of the sexual revolution before introducing Hillsdale College Politics professor Kevin Slack. American politics have drastically transformed over the last few decades as a ruling elite has emerged that, despite being from different parties, largely shares radical ideologies centered around identity politics. The change is not simply the natural conclusion of progressivism, but rather a...

Jul 24, 202430 min

The American Left: The Feminist Movement

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the far-reaching ramifications of the feminist movement before introducing Hillsdale College Politics professor Kevin Slack. American politics have drastically transformed over the last few decades as a ruling elite has emerged that, despite being from different parties, largely shares radical ideologies centered around identity politics. The change is not simply the natural conclusion of progressivism, bu...

Jul 17, 202427 min

The American Left: The Student New Left

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the thought of Herbert Marcuse Hillsdale before introducing Hillsdale College politics professor Kevin Slack. American politics have drastically transformed over the last few decades as a ruling elite has emerged that, despite being from different parties, largely shares radical ideologies centered around identity politics. The change is not simply the natural conclusion of progressivism, but rather a seri...

Jul 10, 202429 min

The American Left: Civil Rights and Black Power

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the long-term ramifications of the civil rights movement before introducing Hillsdale College politics professor Kevin Slack. American politics have drastically transformed over the last few decades as a ruling elite has emerged that, despite being from different parties, largely shares radical ideologies centered around identity politics. The change is not simply the natural conclusion of progressivism, b...

Jul 03, 202429 min

The American Left: Origins of the Radical Left

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the New Left's criticisms of American culture before introducing Hillsdale College Politics professor Kevin Slack. American politics have drastically transformed over the last few decades as a ruling elite has emerged that, despite being from different parties, largely shares radical ideologies centered around identity politics. The change is not simply the natural conclusion of progressivism, but rather a...

Jun 26, 202440 min

The American Left: Liberalism’s Rejection of Progressivism

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the differences between Progressiveness and Liberalism before introducing associate professor of politics Kevin Slack. American politics have drastically transformed over the last few decades as a ruling elite has emerged that, despite being from different parties, largely shares radical ideologies centered around identity politics. The change is not simply the natural conclusion of progressivism, but rath...

Jun 19, 202446 min

The American Left: Introduction

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan introduce the course "The American Left: From Liberalism to Despotism". American politics have drastically transformed over the last few decades as a ruling elite has emerged that, despite being from different parties, largely shares radical ideologies centered around identity politics. The change is not simply the natural conclusion of progressivism, but rather a series of radical movements that have provided new...

Jun 12, 202413 min

The David Story: Shepherd of Israel

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the lessons we can learn from David's twilight years before introducing Justin Jackson, professor of English at Hillsdale College. David’s army successfully quashes Absalom’s rebellion, but David suffers the loss of another son. As his reign comes to an end, a repentant David provides a model of the king of Israel as a shepherd willing to sacrifice himself for his sheep. First and Second Samuel tell the st...

Jun 05, 202442 min

The David Story: Consequences of David’s Sins

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the fallout of David's adulterous relationship with Bathsheba and the rise of Absalom before introducing a lecture by Justin Jackson, professor of English at Hillsdale College. David is implicated in the terrible crimes committed by his sons, Absalom and Amnon, against their own family. While he struggles with the tension between his role as king and father, David’s kingdom begins to slip away as the rebel...

May 29, 202435 min

The David Story: The Rise and Fall of King David

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the nature of David's adulterous relationship with Bathsheba before introducing a lecture by Justin Jackson, professor of English at Hillsdale College. At the pinnacle of his power, King David commits adultery with Bathsheba and has her husband, Uriah, killed in an attempt to cover his sin. These transgressions bring a fourfold judgment against David and his family. First and Second Samuel tell the story o...

May 22, 202439 min

The David Story: The Tragedy of Saul

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the unique relationship between the personal and the political exemplified by the life of Saul before introducing a lecture by Justin Jackson, professor of English at Hillsdale College. First and Second Samuel tell the story of Saul and David, Israel’s first two kings. These Old Testament books depict the importance of the relationship between father and son and the consequences of sin for the sinner, his ...

May 15, 202441 min

The David Story: Saul’s Rivalry with David

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan refute the common view of David as a scrawny teen before introducing a lecture by Justin Jackson, professor of English at Hillsdale College. First and Second Samuel tell the story of Saul and David, Israel’s first two kings. These Old Testament books depict the importance of the relationship between father and son and the consequences of sin for the sinner, his family, and his nation. While David’s transgressions ...

May 08, 202440 min

The David Story: Samuel Anoints Saul

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the nature of kingship before introducing a lecture by Justin Jackson, professor of English at Hillsdale College. First and Second Samuel tell the story of Saul and David, Israel’s first two kings. These Old Testament books depict the importance of the relationship between father and son and the consequences of sin for the sinner, his family, and his nation. While David’s transgressions lead to great trage...

May 01, 202439 min

The David Story: Hannah’s Faith and Eli’s Failure

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the basic theological precepts of 1 and 2 Samuel before introducing Justin Jackson, professor of English at Hillsdale College. First and Second Samuel tell the story of Saul and David, Israel’s first two kings. These Old Testament books depict the importance of the relationship between father and son and the consequences of sin for the sinner, his family, and his nation. While David’s transgressions lead t...

Apr 24, 202432 min

The David Story: Introduction

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan introduce the course "The David Story: Shepherd, Father, King." First and Second Samuel tell the story of Saul and David, Israel’s first two kings. These Old Testament books depict the importance of the relationship between father and son and the consequences of sin for the sinner, his family, and his nation. While David’s transgressions lead to great tragedy for himself and Israel, his penitence shows a path towa...

Apr 17, 20248 min

The Exodus Story: Moses and the Glory of God

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Kyle and Juan introduce the show's new host Jeremiah Regan.The three then discuss the legacy of Moses before introducing Justin Jackson. Exodus is central to the Old Testament and the Gospels. It tells the story of God reclaiming His people. This literary study of the Book of Exodus examines man’s relationship to God, God’s mercy toward man, and the nature of human freedom. When Moses returns from Sinai, he finds the Israelites wor...

Apr 10, 202428 min

The Exodus Story: The Ten Commandments

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Kyle and Juan discuss the commandment "Honor thy father and mother" before introducing Justin Jackson. Exodus is central to the Old Testament and the Gospels. It tells the story of God reclaiming His people. This literary study of the Book of Exodus examines man’s relationship to God, God’s mercy toward man, and the nature of human freedom. The Ten Commandments establish the proper relationship between God and man and between man a...

Apr 03, 202428 min

The Exodus Story: Israel in the Wilderness

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Kyle and Juan discuss the lessons we can learn from the persistent disobedience of the Israelites in the wilderness before introducing Justin Jackson. Exodus is central to the Old Testament and the Gospels. It tells the story of God reclaiming His people. This literary study of the Book of Exodus examines man’s relationship to God, God’s mercy toward man, and the nature of human freedom. Pharaoh pursues the Israelites, but he and t...

Mar 27, 202425 min

The Exodus Story: Passover

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Kyle and Juan discuss the strange questions raised by the Passover narrative before introducing Justin Jackson. Exodus is central to the Old Testament and the Gospels. It tells the story of God reclaiming His people. This literary study of the Book of Exodus examines man’s relationship to God, God’s mercy toward man, and the nature of human freedom. After many warnings and attempts to convince Pharaoh to obey God, the final plague ...

Mar 20, 202428 min

The Exodus Story: The Plagues, Part Two

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Kyle and Juan discuss the many possible readings of the biblical plagues before introducing Justin Jackson. Exodus is central to the Old Testament and the Gospels. It tells the story of God reclaiming His people. This literary study of the Book of Exodus examines man’s relationship to God, God’s mercy toward man, and the nature of human freedom. God separates the Israelites from the plagues to show that He can spare His people. The...

Mar 13, 202428 min

The Exodus Story: The Plagues, Part One

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Kyle and Juan discuss the unique challenge presented by the plagues and the question of monotheism before introducing Justin Jackson. Exodus is central to the Old Testament and the Gospels. It tells the story of God reclaiming His people. This literary study of the Book of Exodus examines man’s relationship to God, God’s mercy toward man, and the nature of human freedom. The plagues show God’s ability to bring death and suffering t...

Mar 06, 202428 min

The Exodus Story: The Burning Bush

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Kyle and Juan discuss perhaps the most striking image in the Old Testament: the burning bush. Next, Justin Jackson dives into the intricacies of Hebrew translation. Exodus is central to the Old Testament and the Gospels. It tells the story of God reclaiming His people. This literary study of the Book of Exodus examines man’s relationship to God, God’s mercy toward man, and the nature of human freedom. God appears to Moses in the Bu...

Feb 28, 202427 min

The Exodus Story: Israel in Slavery

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Kyle and Juan introduce the course " The Exodus Story ," a continuation of "The Genesis Story." Exodus is central to the Old Testament and the Gospels. It tells the story of God reclaiming His people. This literary study of the Book of Exodus examines man’s relationship to God, God’s mercy toward man, and the nature of human freedom. Pharaoh fears the growing number of Israelites while they are enslaved in Egypt, so he orders all n...

Feb 21, 202427 min

The Genesis Story: Joseph

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Kyle and Juan discuss the beauty of the story of Joseph before introducing Justin Jackson. Genesis is a book of fundamental importance for the Jewish and Christian faiths and has exerted a profound influence on Western Civilization. In addition to being a great religious text, it is also a literary masterpiece. This course explores some of the work’s major narrative themes, including the complex relationship between God and man, th...

Feb 14, 202442 min