First Things Podcast

On this episode, Derek Brooks joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss beauty's effect on the soul and his work at Benedictus Art providing schools with high-quality fine art reproductions. Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

In this special edition of The Editor’s Desk, editor R. R. Reno and Davida Goldman discuss Fr. Richard John Neuhaus’s life and legacy. Music by William_King and licensed via Creative Commons. Track cropped.

On this episode, Holly Ordway joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss “As Kingfishers Catch Fire” her newly edited collection of Gerard Manley Hopkins's poems. Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

On this episode, Chilton Williamson joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book “The End of Liberalism.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

On this episode, Justin Shubow discusses his time as Chairman of the United States Commission of Fine Arts, as well as the future of classical design in federal architecture. Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

On this episode, Vigen Guroian joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book “Tending the Heart of Virtue: How Classic Stories Awaken a Child's Moral Imagination.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

On this episode, Juliana Geran Pilon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book “An Idea Betrayed: Jews, Liberalism, and the American Left.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

On this episode, Matthew Smith joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the start of Hildegard College, a new site of classical Christian education in Southern California. Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

On this episode, Bruce Becker joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book “True Crimes of the Bible.” Music by Advent Chamber Orchestra via Creative Commons.

Bert Ghezzi, author of The Sign of the Cross, joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the significance and power of this gesture. They explore its history, connection to baptism, and its role in expressing devotion and profession of faith. They also delve into the impact of the sign of the cross on spiritual improvement and resistance to temptation.