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THINGS HIDDEN 136: Orthodox Theology, Orthodox Anthropology

In this episode of THINGS HIDDEN, James Kourtides and Surit Dasgupta sit down for a conversation on how mystical Orthodox theology informs our general worldview and praxis. How does Orthodox Christian theology differ from Eastern mysticism? Is asceticism enough in our modern chaotic world? How does Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection help reconcile the age-old question […]

THINGS HIDDEN 135: From Jesus to Independence Day

Shane Kennedy and Surit Dasgupta get together in this special 4th of July edition of THINGS HIDDEN. The two talk about how Christianity and other forces shaped the vision of the founding fathers; how the American Revolution differs from the French Revolution; the origin of Common Law; the underdog spirit that saturates American art; why […]

THINGS HIDDEN 134: A Gambler’s Economy of Loans and Debts

Shane Kennedy and Shannon Braswell get together and talk about the Supreme Court decision on affirmative action and how it affects minorities; how student loan debts can be erased; religious liberties in a time of aggressive secular ideologies; why Americans think that civilization is in decline; why local issues should be the focus of the […]

THINGS HIDDEN 133: The Truth of the Incorruptible Body

In this THINGS HIDDEN episode, Shannon Braswell and Shane Kennedy get together for a fascinating conversation on sister Wilhelmina Lancaster as role model against a nihilistic culture, whether miracles are real, the transition towards Vatican II, cults of personality, and more.

THINGS HIDDEN 132: New Rights and Old Wrongs

David Gornoski, Shannon Braswell, and Shane Kennedy talk about the concept of historical sins as it relates to social justice; how North Korea would handle California; the latest revelations on the Biden family; the post-libertarian Right; Machiavelli’s political philosophy; force vs. persuasion; the truth behind the retreat to traditionalism; and more.

THINGS HIDDEN 131: Subdue the Earth (Year Zero Interview)

In this THINGS HIDDEN episode, David Gornoski sits down with Tommy Salmons of the Year Zero podcast for a conversation on reclaiming “Cain’s domain,” pining for Caesars to save us, the crisis of masculinity, how bad theology leads to seed oils, critiquing scientism, and more. Check out Year Zero podcast here.

THINGS HIDDEN 130: Mastering Our Disincarnate Era With Clinton Ignatov

Clinton Ignatov joins David Gornoski for a conversation on the impact of the printing press on the Western psyche, the emergence of individualism, how radical information technology devastates, whether people are possessed, whether current wars are a product of technological revolution, the enshrining of atomic physics, breaking out of the disincarnate world of bits, and […]

THINGS HIDDEN 129: Kyle Clement on Demonic Possession, Spiritual Warfare

In this THINGS HIDDEN episode, David Gornoski sits down with Kyle Clement who has been involved in the facilitation and training of exorcists for the Roman Catholic Church for over fifteen years. David and Mr. Clement discuss the nature of spiritual warfare, why Jesus sent the “Legion” of Demons into pigs, the Jesuit order, America […]

THINGS HIDDEN 128: Scapegoating and Violence (Iron Disciples Interview)

David Gornoski recently appeared on the Iron Disciples podcast. Show description: “Points on recognizing Christian scapegoating and other furtive habits of the church were discussed. David has a fundamental approach that brings the abstract Jesus into a more vital incarnation- all this without dismissing the abstract but honing the focus to appropriate action and progress […]

THINGS HIDDEN 127: Ambassadors of the Future

David Gornoski, Shannon Braswell, Shane Kennedy, and Surit Dasgupta get together for an exciting conversation on incarnational thinking and its radical pro-human results. How did Jesus break the cyclical thinking of the ancient world? Where does the idea of progress come from? Should Christians believe in the past or the future? Listen to the full […]