Best Ralston College Podcasts (2024)

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Education without Indoctrination: Can It Exist? Stephen Blackwood, John Vervaeke & David Butterfield 57:52

3h ago57:52

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Stephen Blackwood is the founding President of Ralston College, with advanced degrees in Classics and Religion and visiting positions at Harvard, Toronto, and Cambridge. David Butterfield is a renowned classicist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Cambridge. His work centres on the critical study and teaching of classical texts. John Vervaeke…

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Self and Story: In Conversation with Gregg Hurwitz 1:56:54

12h ago1:56:54

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Gregg Hurwitz, the New York Times bestselling author of the Orphan X series and a storyteller whose work spans many mediums and genres, in conversation with Stephen Blackwood, the founding president of Ralston College, and with students enrolled in the inaugural year of the College’s MA in the Humanities program. In this live event—recorded on [dat…

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Censorship at the Court 25:15

16h ago25:15

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In this episode, James Schneider joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his article “Supreme Court Considers Turning First Amendment Inside Out” for the Washington Times. Music by Jack Bauerlein.By First Things

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Language, Thought, and Style: The Articulated Logos in Victorian Literature with Michael D. Hurley 44:52

1d ago44:52

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Dr. Michael Hurley, Professor of Literature and Theology at Trinity College in the University of Cambridge, delivers a lecture to students in Ralston College’s inaugural Master’s in the Humanities program on the intertwining of language and thought in the work of three major Victorian authors: Walter Pater, John Henry Newman, and Gerard Manley Hopk…

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Radical Thoughts on Human Nature: Stephen Blackwood at Hillsdale College 1:08:20

3d ago1:08:20

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In this lecture, delivered on March 30, 2023, as part of the Drummond Lecture Series at Hillsdale College, Dr. Stephen Blackwood—the founding president of Ralston College—argues that we must first understand something’s nature before we can properly care for and cultivate it. This principle holds true for all living things—including plants and anim…

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The Medieval Cosmos as Permanent Apocalypse with Jonathan Pageau 1:18:22

4d ago1:18:22

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In his lecture, Jonathan Pageau presents a thoughtful examination of the Last Judgment through the lens of a late-11th-century mosaic, challenging the traditional view of it as solely an end-time event. He suggests that this imagery symbolizes an ongoing process of identity formation, where every entity acts as a judge, continually evaluating its a…

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The End of Civilization? 28:21

4d ago28:21

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In this episode, Tracy Lee Simmons joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book “Being Civilized: A Few Lines Amid the Breakage.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.By First Things

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Israel, June 2024 33:07

10d ago33:07

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Israel, June 2024 by First ThingsBy First Things

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What Is Conservative Education? 29:10

11d ago29:10

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In this episode, Rick Hess joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book “Getting Education Right: A Conservative Vision for Improving Early Childhood, K–12, and College.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.By First Things

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Serious Play: Renaissance Wisdom and Cosmic Choreography | Sophia Lecture 2023 Part 5/5 1:21:12

14d ago1:21:12

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In the culminating fifth lecture of the Sophia Lecture series, Professor Douglas Hedley culminates his exploration by delving into play's theological dimension, engaging with Marsilio Ficino, Desiderius Erasmus, and Plotinus to dissect 'serious play', a pivotal concept in Renaissance thought. Throughout the lecture series, Hedley has traversed play…

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Unveiling Aesthetics: Art, Suffering, and Transcendence | Sophia Lectures 2023 Part 4/5 1:13:40

14d ago1:13:40

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In the fourth Sophia Lecture, Professor Douglas Hedley explores the transformative power of play in art and human consciousness, examining its philosophical significance across various cultures and traditions. Hedley highlights play's role in fostering aesthetic appreciation and creativity, embarking on a historical and philosophical journey from a…

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The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful 28:05

15d ago28:05

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In this episode, Joseph Pearce joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book “The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful: A History in Three Dimensions.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.By First Things

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Wisdom in Paradox: The Seriousness of Play | Sophia Lectures 2023 Part 3/5 1:14:57

15d ago1:14:57

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In the third lecture of the Sophia Lecture series, Professor Douglas Hedley embarks on an intellectual journey that explores the enigmatic nature of play and its profound impact on human life, drawing from ancient philosophies and modern psychological theories. Delving into the works of Heraclitus and Plato, Hedley examines the paradoxical relation…

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Exploring the Inner Word: Play, Poetry, Philosophy | Sophia Lectures 2023 Part 2/5 1:17:04

16d ago1:17:04

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In this second episode of the Sophia Lectures, Professor Douglas Hedley from the University of Cambridge embarks on a deep exploration into the theme of "play" and its relationship to consciousness, language, and poetic expression. Drawing upon the intellectual legacies of Owen Barfield and Hans-Georg Gadamer, Hedley explores the philosophical and …

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The Spirit of Play in Shaping Culture, Creativity, and Spirituality | Sophia Lectures 2023 Part 1/5 1:37:21

17d ago1:37:21

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University of Cambridge philosopher, Professor Douglas Hedley, delves into the concept of play and its vital role in understanding the human condition. Drawing on Johann Huizinga, Hermann Hesse, and Josef Pieper's ideas, Hedley links play to the divine act of creation, asserting it as an essential element of our existence associated with freedom, c…

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Why Was Gen. Sheridan in New Orleans? 28:28

19d ago28:28

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In this episode, Robert Cwiklik joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book “Sheridan's Secret Mission: How the South Won the War After the Civil War.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.By First Things

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The Spirit of Play: A Conversation with Professor Douglas Hedley and Dr Stephen Blackwood 18:27

18d ago18:27

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In the inaugural episode of the Sophia Lecture Series, Ralston College President Stephen Blackwood and distinguished Cambridge Professor Douglas Hedley explore "The Spirit of Play", delving into the enigmatic nature of play, its historical and philosophical significance, and its intricate connection with human culture and imagination. This discussi…

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A Classical Sculptor and World War I 31:14

22d ago31:14

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In this episode, Sabin Howard joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new work, the World War I Memorial in Washington D.C.By First Things

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CONVICTED! 33:52

27d ago33:52

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In this episode, Sohrab Ahmari joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent Compact article “Alvin Bragg’s Anti-Democracy Verdict.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.By First Things

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Ralston College 29:57

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In this episode, Stephen Blackwood joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss Ralston College.Music by Jack Bauerlein.By First Things

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The Virtue of Color-Blindness 29:33

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In this episode, Andre Archie joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book "The Virtue of Color-Blindness."Music by J. S. Bach/C. Gounod, public domain. Track edited, cropped, and merged with another track.By First Things

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America's Working Class vs Elites 28:34

1M ago28:34

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In this episode, Batya Ungar-Sargon joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss her new book "Second Class: How the Elites Betrayed America’s Working Men and Women."Music by J. S. Bach/C. Gounod, public domain. Track edited, cropped, and merged with another track.By First Things

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Classical Education the Hillsdale Way 27:45

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In this episode, David Diener joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss Hillsdale College’s classical education program.Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.By First Things

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Responding to the Anti-Israel Encampments 31:47

2M ago31:47

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In this episode, Gabriel Noah Brahm joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the Telos-Paul Piccone Institute’s Israel Initiative and the Israeli perspective on the campus unrest in the United States. Music by Jack Bauerlein.By First Things

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The Common Arts in the Classroom 27:09

2M ago27:09

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In this episode, Christopher Hall joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his organization Always Learning Education and his book "Common Arts Education: Renewing the Classical Tradition of Training the Hands, Head, and Heart."Music by J. S. Bach/C. Gounod, public domain. Track edited, cropped, and merged with another track.…

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Civics Is a Discipline 27:25

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In this episode, Jenna Silber Storey joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the new American Enterprise Institute report, “Civic Thought: A Proposal for University-Level Civic Education.”Music by Jack Bauerlein.By First Things

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Orthodox Christian Education 30:51

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In this episode, John Mark Reynolds joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss the Saint Constantine School and Orthodox Christian education in the United States. Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.By First Things

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Reimagining Christian Political Duty 30:42

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In this episode, Ephraim Radner joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Mortal Goods: Reimagining Christian Political Duty.”Music by J. S. Bach/C. Gounod, public domain. Track edited, cropped, and merged with another track.By First Things

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The Story of the Comfort Women 27:50

2M ago27:50

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In this episode, J. Mark Ramseyer joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his co-written new book, “The Comfort Women Hoax: A Fake Memoir, North Korean Spies, and Hit Squads in the Academic Swamp.”Music by J. S. Bach/C. Gounod, public domain. Track edited, cropped, and merged with another track.By First Things

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Film and Faith 30:12

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In this episode, Carson Holloway joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Film and Faith: Modern Cinema and the Struggle to Believe.”Music by Frederic Chopin licensed via Creative Commons. Tracks reorganized, duplicated, and edited.By First Things

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Jesus Isn’t Woke 32:28

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In this episode, Lucas Miles joins Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new book, “Woke Jesus: The False Messiah Destroying Christianity.”Music by J. S. Bach/C. Gounod, public domain. Track edited, cropped, and merged with another track.By First Things

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