First Things Podcast

On this episode, Benjamin Storey joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “Why We Are Restless: On the Modern Quest for Contentment.” To find out more about the work of Benjamin and Jenna Storey, visit their website: www.jbstorey.com

On this episode, Patrick Schreiner joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “The Ascension of Christ: Recovering a Neglected Doctrine.”

On this episode, Robert Paquette joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss how the Alexander Hamilton Institute arose out of his feud with Hamilton College and the good work the Institute is doing now. For more on the Alexander Hamilton Institute, visit www.theahi.org

On this episode, Peter J. Leithart joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “Baptism: A Guide to Life from Death.”

On this episode, Gerald Bray joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “Anglicanism: A Reformed Catholic Tradition.”

On this episode, Amity Shlaes joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the Calvin Coolidge Foundation and her recent edition of “The Autobiography of Calvin Coolidge.”

On this episode, Arthur Milikh joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the handicaps of contemporary conservatism and how to chart a path forward. For more on his work at Claremont: https://www.claremont.org/press_releases/claremont-hires-arthur-milikh-to-lead-new-dc-center/ For his essay “A New Conservatism Must Emerge” in the American Mind: https://americanmind.org/features/a-new-conservatism-must-emerge/

On this episode, Msgr. Hans Feichtinger joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss Germany’s Synodal Way. Msgr. Feichtinger’s web exclusive on the same can be found at: https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2021/02/what-to-know-about-the-synodal-way

On this episode, Jonathan Marks joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “Let’s Be Reasonable: A Conservative Case for Liberal Education.”

On this episode, First Things editor R. R. Reno joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss the theological impact of Karl Barth.

On this episode, George Weigel joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “Not Forgotten: Elegies for, and Reminiscences of, a Diverse Cast of Characters, Most of Them Admirable.“

On this episode, head of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni Michael Poliakoff joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his organization’s recent poll of Illinois citizens concerning their views on public education. The full poll may be viewed at www.goacta.org.

On this episode, Justin Bass joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “The Bedrock of Christianity: The Unalterable Facts of Jesus’ Death and Resurrection.”

On this episode, Jon A. Shields joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his book “Trump’s Democrats” in light of the 2020 election.

On this episode, Tom Schreiner joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his new commentary “Hebrews.”

On this episode, Mark Meckler joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent article for Newsmax “HR-1: The Death of Democracy Act.”

On this episode, F. H. Buckley joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent book “Curiosity And Its Twelve Rules for Life.”

On this episode, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recently released book “Things Worth Dying For: Thoughts on a Life Worth Living.”

On this episode, Alexander Riley joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his recent volume “Reflecting on the 1960s at 50.”

On this episode, First Things editor R. R. Reno joins contributing editor Mark Bauerlein to discuss his column in the April 2021 edition of the magazine and Eric Vogelin’s insights for our moment.