A young friend of mine recently fell victim to an unexpected and horrific illness. For some time, it seemed that he would certainly die; the progress of the disease led expectations relentlessly in that direction. Prayers (including my own) for God’s mercy multiplied with a profound desperation. . . . . Continue Reading »
What I offer below is an entirely unsystematic list of three essays and one long book touching on “plot” in ways that have been energizing to me. Continue Reading »
Pope Francis is roused by something that troubles him: the tradition of the Church. Continue Reading »
What science reveals about the mom-baby relationship. Continue Reading »
Josh Hammer joins the podcast to discuss free debate and his position as the opinion editor at Newsweek. Continue Reading »
I have met people who claim to be great champions of animal rights, and yet are vehemently in favor of abortion. Continue Reading »
The answer to both concerns is to grasp the truth of sports by recognizing there are forms of play than which nothing can be more serious. Continue Reading »
Mark Meckler, president of Convention of States Action, joins the podcast to discuss Former President Trump's recent filing suit against the nation's three biggest tech companies. Continue Reading »
First Things editor R. R. Reno joins the podcast to discuss his most recent Public Square column, “Signs of the Times.” Continue Reading »
David Horowitz joins the podcast to discuss his recent book The Enemy Within: How a Totalitarian Movement is Destroying America. Continue Reading »
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