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THINGS HIDDEN 184: What Is Structural Violence?

In this THINGS HIDDEN episode, David Gornoski explains the meaning of the term “structural violence” and why we cannot deny its existence any longer. Why do we see such societal chaos around us today? Why aren’t coercive laws working the way they had in the past? What can we do to get out of this […]

THINGS HIDDEN 183: What Does Pseudo-Gnosticism Mean?

In this THINGS HIDDEN episode, David Gornoski explains why he uses the term “pseudo-gnosticism” to explain the inherently contradicting dualism that is found throughout the ideological narratives of the Western world. What are some of the alarming manisfestations of pseudo-gnosticism? Listen to the full podcast to find out.

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya on Rene Girard and Lockdown Religion

In this special THINGS HIDDEN/The Science episode, David Gornoski sits down with Dr. Jay Bhattacharya for a conversation on why the lockdowns failed, meeting René Girard, scapegoating in the scientific community, the religious motivation behind the pandemic restrictions, the strange paradox of medicine, how we can escape scapegoating, science divorced from love, and more. Follow […]

How Rene Girard Unclothes the State – David Gornoski Appears on Gracearchy with Jim Babka

David Gornoski appears on the Gracearchy podcast with Bill Protzmann and Jim Babka. Episode description: In a riveting intersection of philosophy, theology, and the heart of voluntaryism, David Gornoski unravels ‘Gospel Technology’ – a groundbreaking concept that lays bare the machinations of state power. Drawing from René Girard’s insights, we uncover a revolution in personhood […]

THINGS HIDDEN 181: Setting Creation Free with James Kourtides

David Gornoski sits down with James Kourtides to talk about passivity from Christians, belonging to bodies, the objectification of God, the myths we tell ourselves, how we keep on imitating Adam, how we create a charged society, memories of past lives, the magnetic medium, why we need creative Christlike human beings, and more. Check out […]

THINGS HIDDEN 180: Jordan Hall on Christianity and the Redemption of Video Media

Jordan Hall returns to THINGS HIDDEN to talk about his journey to Christianity, the impact of children being raised in a digital world, the denigration of motherhood, the consequences of creating DivX, moving media from myth to liturgy, and more.

Our Democracy Inc (David Gornoski Appears on 2Bit Podcast)

David Gornoski appears on 2Bit Podcast to talk about Our Democracy, Civilizational Capital, and his new career in Pro-Wrestling. Check out 2Bit podcast here.

THINGS HIDDEN 179: Why You Are a Puppet and How to Cut the Strings

David Gornoski appears on the Iron Disciples podcast to expand on Rene Girard’s Mimetic Theory. He also talks about the therapeutic state, why women feel the vibe of the cross, how we can eliminate the state’s monopoly on marriage, and more. Check out the Iron Disciples podcast here.

THINGS HIDDEN 178: How Psalm 2 Debunks Christian Defeatism

Why do so many converts to traditional Christianity ascribe to a defeatist mindset when it comes to Jesus saving the material world? Should Christians resign themselves to disease and death? How can Christians reorient themselves to a future in which Jesus defeats evil and reigns over the universe?

The Sad Reality of Gym Bro Culture

David Gornoski is joined by Nicholas Stumphauzer, director of Died Suddenly and founder of matchmaking service Retvrn, for a conversation on the anthropology of matchmaking, mimesis within gym culture, whether biceps have meaning, what constitutes real masculinity, and more.