Best Aaron Renn Podcasts (2024)

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JOSHUA KLEIN: Preserving the Art of Traditional Wood Construction 53:57

1h ago53:57

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Joshua Klein, editor of Mortise and Tenon magazine, joins me to talk about his love of traditional wood construction techniques, and the value of craftsmanship and manual work. In addition to the magazine, Klein is also an Associate Fellow in Mechanical Arts at Greystone Theological Institute. Buy Mortise and Tenon Magazine: https://www.mortiseandt…

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Conservative Urbanism with Aaron Renn 47:39

3h ago47:39

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On this episode, author and American Reformer senior fellow Aaron Renn joins Oren Cass to discuss urbanism and how conservatives should approach cities. In the wide-ranging conversation, they discuss the history of American urban governance, where conservatives should focus their policy efforts, and how urban policy can improve the lives of everyda…

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Navigating the Negative World with Aaron Renn 45:36

2h ago45:36

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Today I get to speak with Aaron Renn, an author and social commentator. He recently wrote a book called, Life in the Negative World about how life has changed for Christians in the last fifty years and what Christians must do in the twenty-first century to thrive. Aaron has an excellent Substack and podcast website. He has also edited the Puritan J…

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#337 How to Live with Courage and Hope in the Negative World with Aaron Renn 56:48

1M ago56:48

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Aaron Renn’s article-turned-book Life in the Negative World captures what many American Christians have felt deeply–our culture has turned from viewing Christianity as positive, to neutral, to negative. Examples abound, including culture’s views on marriage, abortion, gender, and other topics. So, how should we live in such a negative world? Here a…

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Trudeau's Radical Senate & Trump's Pro-Life Betrayal | Bridgehead Briefing #1 36:43

5h ago36:43

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Jonathon Van Maren discusses two pivotal topics: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's strategic appointments to Canada's Senate and former President Donald Trump's evolving stance on abortion. Tune in as we dissect Trudeau's legacy in the Senate, the potential challenges for future Conservative leadership, and the internal conflicts within the American …

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The U.K. Realignment with Nick Timothy, MP 43:01

6h ago43:01

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On this episode, Nick Timothy, Conservative member of Parliament, takes a look at conservative populism from a British perspective. Timothy has had a front-row seat to the U.K.’s political realignment, and shares his observations and comparisons to the American experience. He and Oren talk through how he survived a Conservative wipeout in the recen…

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#341 The Acts, Chapter 16 52:58

3h ago52:58

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Have you ever puzzled over God’s guidance or even silence concerning next steps in your life? In Acts 16, none other than the Apostle Paul walks through such a time of waiting and demonstrates how to respond. He also answers the Macedonian call, leads a businesswoman to Christ, casts out a demon, and uses his Roman citizenship to protect the young …

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Season 5, Episode 11: Sing Your Part with Isaiah Holt 18:00

2h ago18:00

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Thousands of Christians are moving away from contemporary-style praise music and are reviving hymn and psalm singing. However, many people are not equipped with musical training, and this can make learning and singing traditional worship music extremely difficult. So, what do we do? I spoke with Isaiah Holt about their app called Sing Your Part. Th…

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Creating Christian Culture: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly | Doug Wilson 56:48

7d ago56:48

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Jonathon van Maren interviews Pastor Doug Wilson of Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho. They discuss Wilson's perspective on building anti-fragile Christian communities in an increasingly anti-Christian age, the strategic importance of selecting the university town, Moscow, for cultural outreach, and the necessity of developing a Christian culture that…

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#340 4 Cultural Challenges in 2024 31:13

9d ago31:13

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Are you prepared to minister with confidence in a changing culture? In this episode, we review four recent cultural developments and explain some practical Biblical responses. Challenges: The Rise of the Religious Left The Quiet Assault on Parental Rights Confusion over Identity A Lack of Discipleship in the area of Citizenship Key Takeaways: Episo…

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JON TYSON: Urban Church in the Negative World 52:31

2h ago52:31

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Jon Tyson, founding and senior pastor of Church of the City in New York, joins me to talk about the urban church in today's world. Tyson discusses: How to deal with the constant population churn in the city? The differences between pre-Covid and post-Covid New York How Covid wiped out 70% of what Tim Keller and others built over the previous 35 yea…

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Unionizing Minor League Baseball with Harry Marino 44:27

1h ago44:27

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On this episode, Oren Cass is joined by Harry Marino, founder and president of Sports Solidarity, who led the successful effort last year to unionize Minor League Baseball. The two discuss how Marino's time in the minors made him realize a union was needed, his successful campaign to win recognition for that union from Major League Baseball, and ho…

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#339 The Acts, Chapter 15 45:27

17d ago45:27

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After Paul’s first missionary journey, the early church faced a critical question. Would Christianity be a splinter off Judaism limited in time and scope, or would Christ’s disciples follow His command to go into all the world and preach the gospel to all nations? In Acts 15, we find a remarkable example of the early church refusing syncretism, nav…

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OREN CASS: The Future of the American Worker 57:03

2h ago57:03

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Oren Cass is founder of American Compass, a reformist center-right think tank seeking to look beyond dogmatic adherence to libertarian economics. He joins me to talk about the future of the American worker. American Compass: https://americancompass.org/ Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.aaronrenn.com/…

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Transgenderism, Transhumanism, and Porn | Jennifer Bilek, Michelle Uriarau & Suzanne Vierling 1:44:47

13d ago1:44:47

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In this episode, Jonathon van Maren hosts a panel discussion featuring investigative journalist Jennifer Bilek, clinical psychologist Dr. Suzanne Vierling, and women's rights advocate Michelle Uriarau. They delve deep into the hidden connections between transgenderism, transhumanism, the fourth industrial revolution, and the erosion of human identi…

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Where Money Comes From with Richard Werner 49:26

1h ago49:26

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On this episode, University of Winchester professor and economist Richard Werner joins Oren Cass for a discussion on monetary policy. The two discuss where money comes from, the ways that government policy can help and hurt markets, and how to differentiate between productive and non-productive finance. For more, read his latest book, Where Does Mo…

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#338 How to Start and Lead a Foster Care Ministry at Your Church with Dawn Arnold 47:11

24d ago47:11

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The foster care crisis remains a leading (if not the leading) crisis facing state and federal officials and communities around the country. For this reason and because of the clear Scriptural commands to care for vulnerable children (Isaiah 1:17; James 1:27), foster care is a critical opportunity for churches and individual Christians to make a key…

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Season 5, Episode 10: How to Build a Culture of Trust 11:46

2d ago11:46

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As our society declines morally, trust in institutions also declines. But should we view this as an unaltered reality? Should we cease to work for a trusting society? I contend there is no institutional longevity unless trust is inherent to its mission. In this episode, I offer five recommendations for restoring a high-trust culture. Post Script: T…

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DEAN BALL: The Age of Artificial Intelligence 1:03:06

3d ago1:03:06

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Artificial intelligence is the hot topic of the tech world today. But how do we make sense of it? Dean Ball is a Research Fellow in the Artificial Intelligence & Progress Project at the Mercatus Center, who also writes a Substack on the subject. He joins me to discuss this new AI technology and how to regulate it. Subscribe to Dean Ball's Substack:…

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Revisiting the CHIPS Act with Senator Todd Young 33:26

13d ago33:26

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On this episode, Senator Todd Young (R-IN) joins Oren Cass for a conversation about the CHIPS Act on the two-year anniversary of its passage. They discuss its ongoing implementation, where those efforts have fallen short or been supplanted by unrelated policy objectives, and what policymakers need to do to revitalize American manufacturing more bro…

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Bonus Ep 17. Doug Wilson: Presuppositionalism, Political Theology, & Potent Parenting in Tumultuous Times - Theology of the Family Part 2 52:30

7d ago52:30

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Doug Wilson joins Kelly on the podcast today again for a bonus episode! Some of Doug's parenting books include: Standing on the Promises Future Men Why Children Matter You can find him blogging at http://dougwils.com To learn more about the podcast, head to http://kellytarr.com/downtoearthBy Kelly Tarr

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JARED MUSGROVE and WILL PESCH: Brothers Under Christ (BYX) - The Christian Fraternity 33:28

25d ago33:28

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BYX (Beta, Upsilon, Chi in Greek, for Brothers Under Christ and pronounced "Bucks") is a Christian college fraternity. National director Jared Musgrove and Georgia chapter member Will Pesch join me to talk about this fraternity and how it shapes young men in a campus environment. BYX Website: https://byx.org/ Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www…

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How the Left Infiltrates the Church | Megan Basham 1:14:02

1M ago1:14:02

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Jonathon Van Maren sits down with Megan Basham, a culture reporter for The Daily Wire, to discuss her latest book, 'Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda.' Basham discusses some of her investigative research exposing the infiltration of churches by various leftist ideologies, including those related to LG…

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Tariffs and Market Power with Michael Lind 50:23

28d ago50:23

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On this episode, author and academic Michael Lind joins Oren Cass for a wide-ranging conversation about the U.S. economy. The two discuss the merits of tariffs, the public purpose of markets and market power, and how best to provide social insurance. For more, read Lind's recent Compass Point essay, "So What If Tariffs Are Taxes?," and check out hi…

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MAYOR FRANCIS SUAREZ: The Miami Model of Urbanism 22:07

1M ago22:07

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Miami and South Florida have been booming. City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez joins me to talk about their success and the "Miami model" of urbanism. We discuss: - Miami's transition from America's most dangerous big city to one of its safest. - Why Miami is an emerging national and global business center - The inflection points that boosted Miami'…

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How the Sexual Revolution Changed Everything | Mary Eberstadt 1:30:18

1M ago1:30:18

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Jonathon Van Maren sits down with Mary Eberstadt, a distinguished Catholic author and historian, to explore the long-term impacts of the sexual revolution on Western society. They discuss the decline of religiosity, the breakdown of the family unit, and how these trends have contributed to social disintegration. Mary provides compelling insights fr…

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When Markets Fail with Ruchir Sharma 45:11

1M ago45:11

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On this episode, author and founder of Breakout Capital Ruchir Sharma joins Oren Cass to discuss the consequences when markets fail. The two walk through the history of government intervention in the market, the problems with over-regulation, and how a more populist economics could provide a corrective. For more, check out Sharma's latest book, Wha…

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YUVAL LEVIN: The Constitution Is the Solution 1:04:37

25d ago1:04:37

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American Enterprise Institute scholar Yuval Levin joins me to discuss his new book American Covenant: How the Constitution Unified Our Nation—and Could Again. While many today argue that the US Constitution is dead or obsolete, Levin argues that the Constitution is actually the path forward for creating unity in our deeply divided republic. Buy the…

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JD Vance on Abortion and the Pro-life Movement | Bridgehead Bits 3:10

25d ago3:10

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Jonathon Van Maren shares an exclusive clip from July 27, 2021, from a phone interview with now-VP candidate JD Vance. JD Vance speaks on abortion and the pro-life movement in the US. #JDVance #ProlifeBy JD Vance

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The True Story of Possum Trot | Bishop W. C. Martin 25:56

1M ago25:56

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Jonathon Van Maren sits down with Bishop W.C. Martin, as he shares the incredible true story of Possum Trot, a small town in East Texas. Yes, the Sound of Hope is based on a true story! They discuss how Bishop Martin's small congregation in East Texas sparked a nation-wide conversation about foster care and adoption, and led to the movie "The Sound…

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Unpacking the Vance VP Pick with Henry Olsen 48:48

1M ago48:48

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On this episode, Ethics and Public Policy Center senior fellow Henry Olsen joins Oren Cass to discuss the selection of JD Vance as Donald Trump's vice presidential candidate and what the move means for the future of conservatism. Henry and Oren talk through the history of conservative support for government intervention, how Reagan's legacy was co-…

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Can Christendom Return? - John Ehrett 59:10

1M ago59:10

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John Ehrett is a lawyer in Washington, D.C. He returns today to talk with me about a recent article of his entitled, "Christendom After Comcast." We talk about the desire to return to a better way of life, the paths many people suggest, and what prevents that return from happening. Specifically, we discuss how cable television was one of many eleme…

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MILES SMITH: Lessons from Reading Exvangelical Memoirs 47:32

2M ago47:32

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Miles Smith is an assistant professor of history at Hillsdale College. He joins me to discuss what he learned from reading exvangelical memoirs and books about Christian nationalism. Miles Smith's "Reading the Exvangelicals": https://mereorthodoxy.com/reading-the-exvangelicals Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.aaronrenn.com/…

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Christian Strategies for an Anti-Christian Age | Aaron Renn 59:51

2M ago59:51

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Jonathon Van Maren speaks with Aaron Renn, author of "Life in Negative World: Confronting Challenges in an Anti-Christian Culture." They discuss the decline of Christianity's influence in America & how we see this played out in 3 presidential sex scandals, the impact of societal changes on Christian communities, and how Christians can build resilie…

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Making Sense of Electric Vehicles with Oren Cass 44:37

2M ago44:37

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On this episode, host Oren Cass takes the guest seat to discuss his recent Compass Point essay about electric vehicles, “The Electric Slide.” Cass and managing editor Drew Holden discuss America’s electric vehicle policy and its limitations, the threat of China dominating the global market, and why conservatives—long critical of the technology—shou…

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MATTHEW PETERSON: The Future of Conservative Media 46:15

1M ago46:15

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Matthew Peterson, editor-in-chief of the Blaze and founding editor of the American Mind, joins me to talk about the media and conservative media landscape in America today. Visit the Blaze: https://www.theblaze.com/ Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.aaronrenn.com/By Aaron Renn

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Is the West Headed for a CHRISTIAN REVIVAL? | Justin Brierley 56:26

2M ago56:26

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In this episode, Jonathon has a conversation with Justin Brierley, a UK broadcaster, writer, and speaker, about his book 'The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God.’ Brierley shares his insights on the intellectual and cultural shifts he observes, including a growing interest in Christianity among secular intellectuals disillusioned by atheism. He ex…

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#336 Introducing the Good Citizen Bible Study Guide; Why Sunday School/Small Groups are the Most Effective Place for Discipleship on Citizenship 36:08

2M ago36:08

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It’s finally launch day for our new resource, The Good Citizen Study Guide! As I have spoken in hundreds of churches and ministry settings about Christian citizenship, I have asked pastors this question, “What, in your opinion, is the most effective way to disciple Christians in the area of citizenship.” The answer was practically unanimous: a Sund…

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JOSHUA MITCHELL: The Roots of the Great Awokening 53:48

2M ago53:48

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Georgetown Professor Joshua Mitchell, author of the book American Awakening: Identity Politics and Other Afflictions of Our Time, joins me to talk about what factors caused the rise of identity politics in America. Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/American-Awakening-Identity-Politics-Afflictions/dp/1641771305/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=theurban-20 Su…

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Reindustrializing America with Dean W. Ball 43:42

2M ago43:42

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On this episode of the American Compass Podcast, Oren Cass is joined by Dean W. Ball, research fellow at the Mercatus Center's Artificial Intelligence & Progress Project, to discuss the future of American manufacturing. The two evaluate what AI could mean for domestic manufacturing, the prospect of reindustrialization, and how frontier technologies…

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How LGBT Activists Infiltrate Christian Institutions | Jojo Ruba 59:07

2M ago59:07

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Jonathon interviews Jojo Ruba from Redeeming Conversations to explore how the LGBT movement has influenced Christian institutions. They delve into Jojo's personal story, his undercover work at pro-LGBT Christian conferences, the strategies used by Christian LGBT activists, and offer practical steps for Christians to uphold their beliefs.…

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The Realignment of the Working Class with Batya Ungar-Sargon 45:53

2M ago45:53

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On this episode of the American Compass Podcast, Newsweek opinion editor Batya Ungar-Sargon joins Oren Cass for a wide-ranging conversation about the politics of working-class Americans. The two discuss her new book, Second Class: How the Elites Betrayed America’s Working Men and Women, and how the political beliefs of working-class Americans have …

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#335 Identity Theft: The True You in an Imaginary World 51:47

2M ago51:47

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I often hear this statement in public life: “As human beings, we are made in the image of God.” This is a Biblical principle and an American ideal, as it is set out in Genesis and underlies the Declaration of Independence (“We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal…”) And both President Trump and President Biden have re…

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BATYA UNGAR-SARGON: How the Elites Betrayed America's Working Men and Women 33:08

2M ago33:08

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Newsweek opinion editor Batya Ungar-Sargon joins me to discuss her recent book Second Class: How the Elites Betrayed America's Working Men and Women. It's a look at the travails facing America's working class. Read my review of Second Class: https://www.city-journal.org/article/review-of-second-class-by-batya-ungar-sargon Buy the book: https://www.…

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Joe Rogan on Drag Queen Story Hour 15:19

2M ago15:19

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Jonathon analyzes Joe Rogan's take on Drag Queen Story Hour. Jonathon shows, using the DQSH's own website and an academic article written by LGBT activists, why Joe Rogan is spot on with his concerns and why regular people should in fact be alarmed. Footage from the Joe Rogan & Christopher Rufo interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwYn7... Th…

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Season 5, Episode 9: Redeemer School of the Arts with Steve Wilkins and Jarrod Richey 20:36

3M ago20:36

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Our guests are Pastor Steve Wilkins and Mr. Jarrod Richey from Church of the Redeemer in Monroe, LA. We discuss the place of the arts in modern culture, especially within the Church. Steve Wilkins is the President of the RSA Board of Governors. Jarrod Richey is Academic Dean of RSA and Board member. Students can pursue a one —or two-year Arts certi…

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Anti-Competitive Amazon with Dana Mattioli 44:13

3M ago44:13

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On this episode, Wall Street Journal reporter Dana Mattioli joins Oren Cass to discuss her new book about how Amazon has ruthlessly bullied its way to dominating nearly every industry and the implications of its anti-competitive actions on corporate power and regulation, as well as the current Federal Trade Commission case against the company. For …

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#334 A Call to Repentance 42:04

3M ago42:04

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We don’t use the word “repent” very often these days, but personal and national repentance is a Biblical imperative and an American tradition. Given recent headlines about church leaders such as Dr. Tony Evans, the general moral state of the country, and the looming 2024 presidential election, I believe it is time to call for and participate in a t…

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RICHARD REEVES: The Struggles of the Modern American Male 42:30

3M ago42:30

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Richard V. Reeves is the president of the American Institute for Boys and Men. He's also the author of the acclaimed book Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do about It. He joins me to discuss the problems facing today's American men, and why he thinks "keep it boring" is the right strategy. Buy the book…

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Mere Humanity with Dr. Donald Williams 53:06

3M ago53:06

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Today I interview Dr. Donald Williams, former Literature professor at Toccoa Falls College. We discuss his book, Mere humanity : G.K. Chesterton, C.S. Lewis, and J.R.R. Tolkien on the Human Condition. We discuss what those men have to say about being human and even why their writings effect us generations after they lived. Dr. Williams has written …

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