Plodcast

Discussion of the domestic political fallout from the Iran strike and why voters reject prolonged, nation-building wars. Exploration of the Greek term miasmos and how lust of uncleanness can become a pattern of moral slavery. A review of Not Stolen that probes the complex history of tribes, colonists, and claims about stolen land.

A spirited defense of deregulation and a celebration of rolling back greenhouse-gas rules. A case against treating human breathing as pollution and a critique of regulatory overreach. A theological dive into hamartiology and the New Testament concept of miasma as moral pollution. A warning about shallow faith, false conversion, and spiritual relapse. A warm recommendation of A Gentleman in Moscow as a gripping novel about life under communism.

A spirited take on Trump’s tariffs and why the predicted economic collapse never arrived. A theological mini-lesson on miaino, tracing defilement from ritual uncleanness to moral corruption. A close reading of biblical passages about impurity, bitterness as a spreading root, and warnings about false teachers. A concise review of Augustine’s relationship with Jewish communities.

A provocative look at artificial intelligence as tool, speculative bubble, or outright idol. A warning about AI that mimics humanity and how to respond with discernment or avoidance. An exploration of the Greek term metraloas and the moral weight of dishonoring parents. A concise review of Bruce Gordon’s account of how Calvin’s Institutes rose, fell, and were reclaimed in church history.

In this episode, Douglas Wilson reflects on the Super Bowl halftime show and its cultural meaning, then continues his study of sin by explaining what Scripture means by having a doubtful mind and why worry is ultimately rooted in unbelief. He closes by discussing Philip Hamburger’s Separation of Church and State, clarifying the history of the phrase and what the First Amendment actually requires. For more from Doug, subscribe to Canon+: https://canonplus.com/  

In this episode, Douglas Wilson returns to the question of immigration, arguing that the real issue is not immigration versus no immigration but rates of immigration. He then explores the morally neutral verb metastrepho, to turn, showing how turning from vice to virtue is repentance while turning the gospel is to pervert the gospel of Christ, before concluding with a review of Plato’s Revenge and its case that the spiritual world is a necessary, empirically demonstrable reality. For more from Doug, subscribe to Canon+: https://canonplus.com/  

Douglas Wilson discusses large-scale daycare fraud in Minnesota and the human nature that enables it, explores the New Testament term mempsimoros ("complainer") from the book of Jude, and reviews Wild and Glorious by Aaron Youngren—a theological reflection on artificial intelligence, its promises, pitfalls, and demonic dangers. For more from Doug, subscribe to Canon+: https://canonplus.com/  

For more from Doug, subscribe to Canon+: https://canonplus.com/  

For more from Doug, subscribe to Canon+: https://canonplus.com/  

Douglas Wilson dives into the significance of covenant renewal worship, emphasizing it as the believer's weekly cornerstone. He discusses the structured flow of services, highlighting confession and communion's roles in spiritual growth. The conversation shifts to the dangers of drunkenness, warning against its consequences for leaders and individuals alike. Wilson also introduces the book 'Theo of Golden,' exploring its intriguing narrative and comparing its literary impact to other captivating reads. Join in for a thought-provoking blend of theology and literature!