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THINGS HIDDEN 156: Up From Individualism with Jim Babka

In this fascinating THINGS HIDDEN episode, David Gornoski is joined by Jim Babka of Gracearchy podcast. The two discuss how Mimetic Theory overlaps with Christian Voluntarism; person vs. individual; the political hatred of Russia; whether America will love liberty again; how technological innovation creates more liberty; a Christian’s role in the marketplace; why the Drug […]

THINGS HIDDEN 152: Should Christians Stay Out of Politics? (with Iron Disciples)

David Gornoski appears on the Iron Disciples podcast to discuss whether Christians should seek to influence the domain of politics, and if yes, how they should go about it. Also among the topics discussed are: How does Mimetic Theory help us understand social cohesion? How can Jesus’ church reclaim marriage from secular institutions? When is […]

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 […]

THINGS HIDDEN 126: The Cornerstone Effect of Trump’s Indictment

David Gornoski and Surit Dasgupta talk about Trump as the scapegoat of the political class, innovating amidst the chaos, another aspect of repentance, the voice inside Elliot Page’s head, what makes a miracle, and more.

THINGS HIDDEN 125: The Power of The Cross (The Age of Information Interview)

David recently appeared on the Age of Information podcast with Adam Patrick to talk about “the power of the Christian message, and how Christians living in the modern age of information can create, influence, inform, and ultimately transform the world around us.” Check out the Age of Information YouTube channel here.

THINGS HIDDEN 124: The Stones the Builders Rejected

David Gornoski and Surit Dasgupta explore the stone motifs found throughout the Bible and what they reveal about the state of human societies. What were the ancient Israelites doing that made God mad? What do we make of the contrast between David vs. Goliath and Jesus saving the adulterous woman?

THINGS HIDDEN 123: Girard, Mimesis, and Propaganda (the Fourth Way Interview)

David Gornoski appears on the Fourth Way podcast to talk about how human beings are mimetic; how crowds become unique entities; how Jesus dissolves the crowd; the act of killing; the mimetic explanation of demonic possessions; the difference between community and crowd; and more. Check out the Fourth Way podcast here.

THINGS HIDDEN 122: Building the City of God (Kingpilled Interview)

David Gornoski appears on the Kingpilled podcast to talk about hope in the end times and how humanity can build a heavenly existence on Earth. How do Christians objectify Jesus today? How do we apply Jesus’ social aikido to our unique modern-day scenarios? What must we do to walk on water like Jesus? Listen to […]

THINGS HIDDEN 121: Defeating Demon Mathematics

It’s THINGS HIDDEN! David Gornoski sits down with Shane Kennedy and Shannon Braswell for a conversation on America’s economic foreign policy; the recent skirmish between Iran and Afghanistan; DeSantis’ Twitter space announcement; the crazy experiments of Elon Musk and Dr. Fauci; whether Archbishop Vigano is real; how compound interest works; the truth about usury; and […]