First Things Podcast
First Things
First Things is America's most influential journal of religion & public life.
Episodes
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Jun 13, 2022 • 31min
A Church for a World in Crisis
On this episode, Barry Harvey joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recently revised book, "Baptists and the Catholic Tradition: Reimagining the Church's Witness in the Modern World."
Jun 9, 2022 • 36min
Russell A. Berman on the State Of Emergency
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Russell A. Berman to talk about his article from the June/July 2022 print edition "State of Emergency," which discusses the natural fragility of democracy and the threat that government emergency powers can pose.
Jun 9, 2022 • 34min
Roman Occupation and Jewish Rebellion
On this episode, Guy MacLean Rogers joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "For the Freedom of Zion: The Great Revolt of Jews against Romans, 66–74 CE."
Jun 7, 2022 • 32min
Affirmative Action Hypocrisy
On this episode, Kenny Xu joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "An Inconvenient Minority: The Attack on Asian American Excellence and the Fight for Meritocracy."
Jun 2, 2022 • 35min
Christopher Caldwell on Regime Change, American Style
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Christopher Caldwell to discuss his article from the June/July 2022 print edition "Regime Change," which was an extensive review of Garrett M. Graff's recent book, Watergate: A New History.
Jun 2, 2022 • 36min
Sacraments, Hymns, and Baptist Beginnings
On this episode, Michael Haykin joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, "Amidst Us Our Beloved Stands: Recovering Sacrament in the Baptist Tradition."
May 31, 2022 • 34min
The Key to Happiness
On this episode, J. Budziszewski joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book, How and How not to Be Happy.
May 26, 2022 • 31min
Michael Lewis on The Architecture of Repair
Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Michael Lewis to talk about his article from the June/July 2022 print edition, “The Architecture of Repair.” They discuss the legacy and work of the late Christopher Alexander and attuning architecture to practical human needs.
May 25, 2022 • 33min
A Political Awakening
On this episode, George Leef joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent novel, The Awakening of Jennifer Van Arsdale: A Political Fable For Our Time.
May 23, 2022 • 35min
Distinctly Catholic Education
On this episode, Dan Guernsey, a senior fellow at the The Cardinal Newman Society, joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss literature and the arts in Catholic education.
