First Things Podcast

Επεισόδια

• Postliberalism and its Discontents (ft. James Wood) 28.05.2026 45λ

  In this episode, James R. Wood joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, “Liberalism Is Christianity’s Prodigal Child” from the June/July 2026 issue of the magazine.
• Recovering the University’s Soul | 2026 Neuhaus Lecture 21.05.2026 47λ

  In this episode, First Things brings you the recording of the 2026 Neuhaus Lecture presented by Bishop Robert Barron. Please subscribe to access more information about future lectures and many great pieces!
• Disney Adulting (ft. Veronica Clarke) 14.05.2026 56λ

  In this episode, Veronica Clarke joins Germán and Virginia (who are subbing in for R. R. Reno) on The Editor's Desk to talk about her recent review, “A Whole New World” from the May 2026 issue of the magazine.
• Why Portico? (ft. Micah Mattix) 30.04.2026 39λ

  In this episode, Micah Mattix joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about Portico, a new literary quarterly published by the Institute on Religion and Public Life.
• Is Churchill America’s Hero? (ft. Sean McMeekin) 23.04.2026 57λ

  In this episode, Sean McMeekin joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, “Goodbye to the Postwar Consensus” from the April 2026 issue of the magazine.
• The Return of the Mainline? (ft. Brad East) 16.04.2026 45λ

  In this episode, Brad East joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent review, “Mainlining Nostalgia” from the April 2026 issue of the magazine.
• The Sexual Abuse Crisis Is a Law Crisis (ft. Michael Mazza) 09.04.2026 31λ

  In this episode, Michael J. Mazza joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, “Where the Dallas Charter Went Wrong,” from the March 2026 issue of the magazine.
• Disclosure in Modern Poetry (ft. Glenn Arbery) 02.04.2026 30λ

  In this episode, Glenn C. Arbery joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, “Lyric as Disclosure” from the March 2026 issue of the magazine.
• Our Crisis is Metaphysical | 2026 D.C. Lecture | 2026 D.C. Lecture (Presented by: Mary Harrington) 19.03.2026 41λ

  In this episode, First Things brings you the recording of the 2026 D.C. Lecture presented by Mary Harrington. Please subscribe to access more information about future lectures and many great articles!
• The Countryman–Foreigner Distinction (ft. Matthew Crawford) 05.03.2026 56λ

  In this episode, Matthew B. Crawford joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, “Love in the Time of Mass Migration” from the March 2026 issue of the magazine.
• Admiration as Inspiration (ft. Elizabeth Corey) 26.02.2026 25λ

  In this episode, Elizabeth Corey joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about her recent piece, “On the Pleasure of Admiring” from the February 2026 issue of the magazine.
• What Virgil Teaches America (ft. Spencer Klavan) 19.02.2026 53λ

  In this episode, Spencer A. Klavan joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, “In the Footsteps of Aeneas” from the February 2026 issue of the magazine.
• The Promises of Gay Liberation (ft. Scott Yenor) 12.02.2026 49λ

  In this episode, Scott Yenor joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, “The Rise and Fall of Gay Activism” from the February 2026 issue of the magazine.
• The Evangelical Elite Gap (ft. Aaron Renn) 05.02.2026 52λ

  In this episode, Aaron Renn joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, “The Problem with the Evangelical Elite” from the January 2026 issue of the magazine.
• Caravaggio the Destroyer (ft. Jaspreet Singh Boparai) 22.01.2026 51λ

  In this episode, Jaspreet Singh Boparai joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent review, “Caravaggio and Us” from the January 2026 issue of the magazine.
• The Realities of Empire (ft. Nathan Pinkoski) 15.01.2026 58λ

  In this episode, Nathan Pinkoski joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent review, “Hegemon or Empire?” from the January 2026 issue of the magazine.
• The Church of Sarah Mullally (ft. Damian Thompson) 08.01.2026 44λ

  In this episode, Damian Thompson joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, “Canterbury Fails,” from the December 2025 issue of the magazine.
• John Searle's Minds and Machines (ft. Edward Feser) 02.01.2026 49λ

  In this episode, Edward Feser joins R. R. Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, “The Common Sense of John Searle,” from the December 2025 issue of the magazine.
• The Sabbath is Back! (ft. J. J. Kimche) 04.12.2025 38λ

  In this episode, J. J. Kimche joins R. R. Reno on The Editor’s Desk to talk about his recent essay, “The Rest as History,” from the December 2025 issue of the magazine.
• How to Talk About God (ft. Hans Boersma) 20.11.2025 35λ

  In this episode, Hans Boersma joins Rusty Reno on The Editor's Desk to talk about his recent essay, "Modernity and God-Talk," from the November 2025 issue of the magazine..