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THINGS HIDDEN 205: The Ecstasy of the Future w/ Brad Cohn

Brad Cohn, founder of Bioenergetic Forum, joins David Gornoski for a conversation on experimenting with lidocaine, scalable thyroid supplementation, the abundant mindset, the spiritual element of Co2, fighting scapegoating with orange juice, and more. Check out Bioenergetic Forum here.

Why Jesus Is More Relevant Today Than Ever (Illegitimate Scholar Podcast appearance)

David Gornoski recently appeared on Samuel Urban’s Illegitimate Scholar Podcast to discuss mimetic theory, seed oils, ritual cannibalism, and more. “In this episode, Illegitimate Scholar is joined by David Gornoski, host of ‘A Neighbor’s Choice,’ to explore anthropology, mimetic theory, and the intersection of faith, culture, and knowledge. David discusses the role of Christianity in […]

Aspirin, Co2, and Classical Music for Plants with Bioenergetic Farmer Henry

David Gornoski sits down with Henry (Bioenergetic Farmer on X) for a conversation on how Ray Peat’s bioenergetics can be implemented in farming. How important is elevation for grounding? Why are we so limited in our understanding of plant sensation? What can ancient civilizations teach us about lost technologies? Follow Henry on X here.

Hot, Humid Obesity w/ Helen (Blue)

David Gornoski and Helen talk about the various issues of living at sea level, where physiology is going, Ray Peat and Rupert Sheldrake’s work, the Neo-Darwinist bias in science, CO2 retention at high altitude, excess estrogen, Rene Girard, and more. Follow Helen on X here.

Ray Peat’s Energy, Gilbert Ling’s Magnetic Jelly Cell, and Weiping Yu’s Uon Particle

David Gornoski sits down with Peter (“Bioenergetic Brain” on X) for a fascinating conversation on high altitude living, the findings of Gilbert Ling, the biology behind lunchroom dramas, how energy functions in cells, the Yin Yang of estrogen and progesterone, why society is downstream from thyroid, reducing lactic acid, and more. Follow Bioenergetic Brain on […]

How Ray Peat, Rene Girard Inform Christianity vs Vitalism w/ Raw Egg Nationalist

David Gornoski and Raw Egg Nationalist get together to explore the anthropology behind the movie Babe, the Church of England, studying at Oxford, Nietzsche’s views on Christianity, how Ray Peat helps us understand Christianity, overcoming stress-induced culture, and more. Raw Egg Nationalist on X here.

The Gospel Promise in Trump, JD Vance, and Israel-Palestine w/ Jason Jones

David Gornoski and Jason Jones talk about standing with the world’s vulnerable, the Elon Musk mystery, the deplorables, JD Vance, the surprising truth about Palestinians, stressed-out binary thinking, and more. Support the Vulnerable People Project here. Support Gaza’s persecuted Christians here.

Ray Peat, Metabolic Mastery, and the Kingdom of God – THINGS HIDDEN 202

David Gornoski is joined by Nate Lawrence for a groundbreaking conversation on Ray Peat’s bioenergetic revolution, how childlike wonder wins over death anxiety, why women and children are the future, stress and mimesis, AI and the digital hellscape, and more. Follow Nate Lawrence on X here.

THINGS HIDDEN 201: Christ, Trump in the Belly of the Whale, and the Artist’s Role in Gospel

David Gornoski is joined by musician Lex De Blanca for a fascinating conversation on the attempted assassination on Trump, why Trump shouldn’t lean into the New Right’s dictatorial expectations, the importance of choice in the world’s salvation, the sign of Jonah, the role of art, and more.

Trump and Martyr’s Energy: Why Scapegoats Have Power

Since 2015, I have identified Trump as the supreme scapegoat of the American establishment and its followers. In podcasts, articles, and radio shows, I have explained the Christian anthropological forces at play in giving him power the more he is vilified and persecuted. Understanding why is the key to unlocking our future.