For the New Christian Intellectual

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October 07 FTNCI 107: Interacting with Peikoff’s DIM Hypothesis (Week 01)
Why is humanity crazy and seemingly on decline? I saw this question asked on social media recently.
If you're like me, you've probably seen a lot of people talking about this topic. The direction of humanity is shaped by their chosen sets of beliefs and ideas. Beliefs lead to character. They lead to choices and they end up building civilization.
If you would like more information about this, there's an excellent book and that is what we're talking about today. This is Leonard Peikoff's book, The DIM Hypothesis: Why the Lights of the West Are Going Out.
I'm going to be discussing this in a 14-part video series, and bringing on my friend Jeffrey Kahl. We will talk about key parts of the book that relate to our goals as Christians, as either pastors, teachers, parents, leaders in society.
We will ask what we as Christians can gain from this book. How is it useful for understanding the direction of our culture?
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September 21 FTNCI 106: Christians Discuss John Galt’s Speech (5/5)
The New Intellectual Book Study is a free book club discussing For the New Intellectual, by Ayn Rand.
This week our reading was pages 177–192.
Here we are concluding our look at John Galt’s speech and our review of one of Ayn Rand’s key contributions to philosophy, her book For the New Intellectual.
This book was our main inspiration when we named our podcast For the New Christian Intellectual. If you’ve been following the video discussion, you’ll understand why.
About the Book Study:
Today’s society is degenerating into a cult of despair. Not even churches are immune.
In For the New Intellectual, Ayn Rand gave a brilliant overview of the status of Western culture, what brought us here, and how to bring a second Renaissance. The book is a good first or second read for someone wanting to understand Ayn Rand’s Objectivism.
Rand offered the book as a collection of the essential ideas in her philosophy “for those who wish to acquire an integrated view of existence.” Rand’s goal was to advocate against mysticism, altruism, and collectivism, and for their opposites: reason, individualism, and capitalism.
This book study was designed for Christians interested in understanding Rand’s work and finding out where her insights can be valuable specifically to Christians.
Project Outline:
Ayn Rand’s “For the New Intellectual”
Week 01 – pgs 10–23
Week 02 – pgs 24–37
Week 03 – pgs 37–57
Ayn Rand’s Character Speeches
Week 01 – Short Speeches, pgs 60–76
Week 02 – Roark’s Courtroom Speech, pgs 77–86
Week 03 – Earlier Atlas Shrugged Speeches, pgs 88–101
Week 04 – Later Atlas Shrugged Speeches, pgs 101–116
Galt’s Speech
Week 01 – pgs 117–131
Week 02 – pgs 131–146
Week 03 – pgs 146–164
Week 04 – pgs 164–177
Week 05 – pgs 177–192
Listen to the podcast in the player below, or view the video here.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Why Christians Should Reconsider Ayn Rand
About Us (For the New Christian Intellectual)
Ayn Rand and Christianity?
Christianity + Western Civilization
The Plunder of the Egyptians
Americanism Book Study
Objectivism Book Study
Become a Patron
As a $1/mo. Podcast Insider, attend our Video Hangouts and access patron-only podcast episodes.
As a $10/mo. Philosophy Club Member, get an invite to attend occasional podcast recording sessions via webinar and submit questions either live or beforehand.
Video Version
Click here to find our replays on YouTube.
About the Podcast
For the New Christian Intellectual is a free show created for Christian thinkers and communicators.
We focus on classical (and overlooked) Christian principles such as reason, rational self-interest, individualism, and individual rights.
Subscribe to the show through Apple Podcasts to automatically get every episode.
How to Help
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September 08 FTNCI 105: Christians Discuss John Galt’s Speech (4/5)
The New Intellectual Book Study is a free book club discussing For the New Intellectual, by Ayn Rand.
This week our reading was pages 164–177.
Here John Galt explains the reason that the nation’s producers are going on strike. He points to the evil of the moral code that dominates society, the code of other-ism (philosophical altruism).
Galt says, “We who were the living buffers between you and the nature of your creed are no longer there to save you from the effects of your chosen beliefs. We are no longer willing to pay with our lives the debts you incurred in yours.”
This is a confrontational section. It is the call to action.
About the Book Study:
Today’s society is degenerating into a cult of despair. Not even churches are immune.
In For the New Intellectual, Ayn Rand gave a brilliant overview of the status of Western culture, what brought us here, and how to bring a second Renaissance. The book is a good first or second read for someone wanting to understand Ayn Rand’s Objectivism.
Rand offered the book as a collection of the essential ideas in her philosophy “for those who wish to acquire an integrated view of existence.” Rand’s goal was to advocate against mysticism, altruism, and collectivism, and for their opposites: reason, individualism, and capitalism.
This book study was designed for Christians interested in understanding Rand’s work and finding out where her insights can be valuable specifically to Christians.
Project Outline:
Ayn Rand’s “For the New Intellectual”
Week 01 – pgs 10–23
Week 02 – pgs 24–37
Week 03 – pgs 37–57
Ayn Rand’s Character Speeches
Week 01 – Short Speeches, pgs 60–76
Week 02 – Roark’s Courtroom Speech, pgs 77–86
Week 03 – Earlier Atlas Shrugged Speeches, pgs 88–101
Week 04 – Later Atlas Shrugged Speeches, pgs 101–116
Galt’s Speech
Week 01 – pgs 117–131
Week 02 – pgs 131–146
Week 03 – pgs 146–164
Week 04 – pgs 164–177
Week 05 – pgs 177–192
Listen to the podcast in the player below, or view the video here.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Why Christians Should Reconsider Ayn Rand
About Us (For the New Christian Intellectual)
Ayn Rand and Christianity?
Christianity + Western Civilization
The Plunder of the Egyptians
Americanism Book Study
Objectivism Book Study
Become a Patron
As a $1/mo. Podcast Insider, attend our Video Hangouts and access patron-only podcast episodes.
As a $10/mo. Philosophy Club Member, get an invite to attend occasional podcast recording sessions via webinar and submit questions either live or beforehand.
Video Version
Click here to find our replays on YouTube.
About the Podcast
For the New Christian Intellectual is a free show created for Christian thinkers and communicators.
We focus on classical (and overlooked) Christian principles such as reason, rational self-interest, individualism, and individual rights.
Subscribe to the show through Apple Podcasts to automatically get every episode.
How to Help
The best way to help more people find out about the show is to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, download several episodes, and leave us a review.
Click here to subscribe.
Listen to the Podcast
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August 08 FTNCI 104: Christians Discuss John Galt’s Speech (3/5)
The New Intellectual Book Study is a free book club discussing For the New Intellectual, by Ayn Rand.
This week our reading was pages 146–164.
About the Book Study:
Today’s society is degenerating into a cult of despair. Not even churches are immune.
In For the New Intellectual, Ayn Rand gave a brilliant overview of the status of Western culture, what brought us here, and how to bring a second Renaissance. The book is a good first or second read for someone wanting to understand Ayn Rand’s Objectivism.
Rand offered the book as a collection of the essential ideas in her philosophy “for those who wish to acquire an integrated view of existence.” Rand’s goal was to advocate against mysticism, altruism, and collectivism, and for their opposites: reason, individualism, and capitalism.
This book study was designed for Christians interested in understanding Rand’s work and finding out where her insights can be valuable specifically to Christians.
Project Outline:
Ayn Rand’s “For the New Intellectual”
Week 01 – pgs 10–23
Week 02 – pgs 24–37
Week 03 – pgs 37–57
Ayn Rand’s Character Speeches
Week 01 – Short Speeches, pgs 60–76
Week 02 – Roark’s Courtroom Speech, pgs 77–86
Week 03 – Earlier Atlas Shrugged Speeches, pgs 88–101
Week 04 – Later Atlas Shrugged Speeches, pgs 101–116
Galt’s Speech
Week 01 – pgs 117–131
Week 02 – pgs 131–146
Week 03 – pgs 146–164
Week 04 – pgs 164–177
Week 05 – pgs 177–192
Listen to the podcast in the player below, or view the video here.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Why Christians Should Reconsider Ayn Rand
About Us (For the New Christian Intellectual)
Ayn Rand and Christianity?
Christianity + Western Civilization
The Plunder of the Egyptians
Americanism Book Study
Objectivism Book Study
Become a Patron
As a $1/mo. Podcast Insider, attend our Video Hangouts and access patron-only podcast episodes.
As a $10/mo. Philosophy Club Member, get an invite to attend occasional podcast recording sessions via webinar and submit questions either live or beforehand.
Video Version
Click here to find our replays on YouTube.
About the Podcast
For the New Christian Intellectual is a free show created for Christian thinkers and communicators.
We focus on classical (and overlooked) Christian principles such as reason, rational self-interest, individualism, and individual rights.
Subscribe to the show through Apple Podcasts to automatically get every episode.
How to Help
The best way to help more people find out about the show is to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, download several episodes, and leave us a review.
Click here to subscribe.
Listen to the Podcast
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July 26 FTNCI 103: Christians Discuss John Galt’s Speech (2/5)
The New Intellectual Book Study is a free book club discussing For the New Intellectual, by Ayn Rand.
This week our reading was pages 131–146.
About the Book Study:
Today’s society is degenerating into a cult of despair. Not even churches are immune.
In For the New Intellectual, Ayn Rand gave a brilliant overview of the status of Western culture, what brought us here, and how to bring a second Renaissance. The book is a good first or second read for someone wanting to understand Ayn Rand’s Objectivism.
Rand offered the book as a collection of the essential ideas in her philosophy “for those who wish to acquire an integrated view of existence.” Rand’s goal was to advocate against mysticism, altruism, and collectivism, and for their opposites: reason, individualism, and capitalism.
This book study was designed for Christians interested in understanding Rand’s work and finding out where her insights can be valuable specifically to Christians.
Project Outline:
Ayn Rand’s “For the New Intellectual”
Week 01 – pgs 10–23
Week 02 – pgs 24–37
Week 03 – pgs 37–57
Ayn Rand’s Character Speeches
Week 01 – Short Speeches, pgs 60–76
Week 02 – Roark’s Courtroom Speech, pgs 77–86
Week 03 – Earlier Atlas Shrugged Speeches, pgs 88–101
Week 04 – Later Atlas Shrugged Speeches, pgs 101–116
Galt’s Speech
Week 01 – pgs 117–131
Week 02 – pgs 131–146
Week 03 – pgs 146–164
Week 04 – pgs 164–177
Week 05 – pgs 177–192
Listen to the podcast in the player below, or view the video here.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Why Christians Should Reconsider Ayn Rand
About Us (For the New Christian Intellectual)
Ayn Rand and Christianity?
Christianity + Western Civilization
The Plunder of the Egyptians
Americanism Book Study
Objectivism Book Study
Become a Patron
As a $1/mo. Podcast Insider, attend our Video Hangouts and access patron-only podcast episodes.
As a $10/mo. Philosophy Club Member, get an invite to attend occasional podcast recording sessions via webinar and submit questions either live or beforehand.
Video Version
Click here to find our replays on YouTube.
About the Podcast
For the New Christian Intellectual is a free show created for Christian thinkers and communicators.
We focus on classical (and overlooked) Christian principles such as reason, rational self-interest, individualism, and individual rights.
Subscribe to the show through Apple Podcasts to automatically get every episode.
How to Help
The best way to help more people find out about the show is to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, download several episodes, and leave us a review.
Click here to subscribe.
Listen to the Podcast
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July 08 FTNCI 102: Christians Discuss John Galt’s Speech (1/5)
The New Intellectual Book Study is a free book club discussing For the New Intellectual, by Ayn Rand.
This week our reading was pages 117–131.
About the Book Study:
Today’s society is degenerating into a cult of despair. Not even churches are immune.
In For the New Intellectual, Ayn Rand gave a brilliant overview of the status of Western culture, what brought us here, and how to bring a second Renaissance. The book is a good first or second read for someone wanting to understand Ayn Rand’s Objectivism.
Rand offered the book as a collection of the essential ideas in her philosophy “for those who wish to acquire an integrated view of existence.” Rand’s goal was to advocate against mysticism, altruism, and collectivism, and for their opposites: reason, individualism, and capitalism.
This book study was designed for Christians interested in understanding Rand’s work and finding out where her insights can be valuable specifically to Christians.
Project Outline:
Ayn Rand’s “For the New Intellectual”
Week 01 – pgs 10–23
Week 02 – pgs 24–37
Week 03 – pgs 37–57
Ayn Rand’s Character Speeches
Week 01 – Short Speeches, pgs 60–76
Week 02 – Roark’s Courtroom Speech, pgs 77–86
Week 03 – Earlier Atlas Shrugged Speeches, pgs 88–101
Week 04 – Later Atlas Shrugged Speeches, pgs 101–116
Galt’s Speech
Week 01 – pgs 117–131
Week 02 – pgs 131–146
Week 03 – pgs 146–164
Week 04 – pgs 164–177
Week 05 – pgs 177–192
Listen to the podcast in the player below, or view the video here.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Why Christians Should Reconsider Ayn Rand
About Us (For the New Christian Intellectual)
Ayn Rand and Christianity?
Christianity + Western Civilization
The Plunder of the Egyptians
Americanism Book Study
Objectivism Book Study
Become a Patron
As a $1/mo. Podcast Insider, attend our Video Hangouts and access patron-only podcast episodes.
As a $10/mo. Philosophy Club Member, get an invite to attend occasional podcast recording sessions via webinar and submit questions either live or beforehand.
Video Version
Click here to find our replays on YouTube.
About the Podcast
For the New Christian Intellectual is a free show created for Christian thinkers and communicators.
We focus on classical (and overlooked) Christian principles such as reason, rational self-interest, individualism, and individual rights.
Subscribe to the show through Apple Podcasts to automatically get every episode.
How to Help
The best way to help more people find out about the show is to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, download several episodes, and leave us a review.
Click here to subscribe.
Listen to the Podcast
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May 26 FTNCI 101: America at 250 and the Wisdom of Calvin Coolidge
FTNCI 101: America at 250 and the Wisdom of Calvin Coolidge
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April 27 FTNCI 100: Later Atlas Shrugged Speeches
The New Intellectual Book Study met in 2022 and 2023 to discuss For the New Intellectual, by Ayn Rand.
This week our reading was pages 101–116.
About the Book Study:
Today’s society is degenerating into a cult of despair. Not even churches are immune.
In For the New Intellectual, Ayn Rand gave a brilliant overview of the status of Western culture, what brought us here, and how to bring a second Renaissance. The book is a good first or second read for someone wanting to understand Ayn Rand’s Objectivism.
Rand offered the book as a collection of the essential ideas in her philosophy “for those who wish to acquire an integrated view of existence.” Rand’s goal was to advocate against mysticism, altruism, and collectivism, and for their opposites: reason, individualism, and capitalism.
This book study was designed for Christians interested in understanding Rand’s work and finding out where her insights can be valuable specifically to Christians.
Project Outline:
Ayn Rand’s “For the New Intellectual”
Week 01 – pg 10–23
Week 02 – pg 24–37
Week 03 – pg 37–57
Ayn Rand’s Character Speeches
Week 01 – Short Speeches, pg 60–76
Week 02 – Roark’s Courtroom Speech, pg 77–86
Week 03 – Earlier Atlas Shrugged Speeches, pg 88–101
Week 04 – Later Atlas Shrugged Speeches, pg 101–116
Galt’s Speech
Weeks 01 – 05
Listen to the podcast in the player below, or view the video here.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Why Christians Should Reconsider Ayn Rand
About Us (For the New Christian Intellectual)
Ayn Rand and Christianity?
Christianity + Western Civilization
The Plunder of the Egyptians
Americanism Book Study
Objectivism Book Study
Become a Patron
As a $1/mo. Podcast Insider, attend our Video Hangouts and access patron-only podcast episodes.
As a $10/mo. Philosophy Club Member, get an invite to attend occasional podcast recording sessions via webinar and submit questions either live or beforehand.
Video Version
Click here to find our replays on YouTube.
About the Podcast
For the New Christian Intellectual is a free show created for Christian thinkers and communicators.
We focus on classical (and overlooked) Christian principles such as reason, rational self-interest, individualism, and individual rights.
Subscribe to the show through Apple Podcasts to automatically get every episode.
How to Help
The best way to help more people find out about the show is to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, download several episodes, and leave us a review.
Click here to subscribe.
Listen to the Podcast
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April 13 FTNCI 099: Earlier Atlas Shrugged Speeches
The New Intellectual Book Study met in 2022 and 2023 to discuss For the New Intellectual, by Ayn Rand.
This week our reading was pages 88–101.
About the Book Study:
Today’s society is degenerating into a cult of despair. Not even churches are immune.
In For the New Intellectual, Ayn Rand gave a brilliant overview of the status of Western culture, what brought us here, and how to bring a second Renaissance. The book is a good first or second read for someone wanting to understand Ayn Rand’s Objectivism.
Rand offered the book as a collection of the essential ideas in her philosophy “for those who wish to acquire an integrated view of existence.” Rand’s goal was to advocate against mysticism, altruism, and collectivism, and for their opposites: reason, individualism, and capitalism.
This book study was designed for Christians interested in understanding Rand’s work and finding out where her insights can be valuable specifically to Christians.
Project Outline:
Ayn Rand’s “For the New Intellectual”
Week 01 – pg 10–23
Week 02 – pg 24–37
Week 03 – pg 37–57
Ayn Rand’s Character Speeches
Week 01 – Short Speeches, pg 60–76
Week 02 – Roark’s Courtroom Speech, pg 77–86
Week 03 – Earlier Atlas Shrugged Speeches, pg 88–101
Week 04 – Later Atlas Shrugged Speeches, pg 101–116
Galt’s Speech
Weeks 01 – 05
Listen to the podcast in the player below, or view the video here.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Why Christians Should Reconsider Ayn Rand
About Us (For the New Christian Intellectual)
Ayn Rand and Christianity?
Christianity + Western Civilization
The Plunder of the Egyptians
Americanism Book Study
Objectivism Book Study
Become a Patron
As a $1/mo. Podcast Insider, get an invite to our monthly Patron Hangout.
As a $10/mo. Philosophy Club Member, get an invite to attend occasional podcast recording sessions via webinar and submit questions either live or beforehand + get access to our exclusive training on getting started as a writer.
Video Version
Click here to find our replays on YouTube.
About the Podcast
For the New Christian Intellectual is a free show created for Christian thinkers and communicators.
We focus on classical (and overlooked) Christian principles such as reason, rational self-interest, individualism, and individual rights.
Subscribe to the show through Apple Podcasts to automatically get every episode.
How to Help
The best way to help more people find out about the show is to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, download several episodes, and leave us a review.
Click here to subscribe.
Listen to the Podcast
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1 hr 17 min
October 20, 2025 FTNCI 098: Roark’s Courtroom Speech
The New Intellectual Book Study met in 2022 and 2023 to discuss For the New Intellectual, by Ayn Rand.
This week our reading was pages 77–86.
About the Book Study:
Today’s society is degenerating into a cult of despair. Not even churches are immune.
In For the New Intellectual, Ayn Rand gave a brilliant overview of the status of Western culture, what brought us here, and how to bring a second Renaissance. The book is a good first or second read for someone wanting to understand Ayn Rand’s Objectivism.
Rand offered the book as a collection of the essential ideas in her philosophy “for those who wish to acquire an integrated view of existence.” Rand’s goal was to advocate against mysticism, altruism, and collectivism, and for their opposites: reason, individualism, and capitalism.
This book study was designed for Christians interested in understanding Rand’s work and finding out where her insights can be valuable specifically to Christians.
Project Outline:
Ayn Rand’s “For the New Intellectual”
Week 01 – pg 10–23
Week 02 – pg 24–37
Week 03 – pg 37–57
Ayn Rand’s Character Speeches
Week 01 – Short Speeches, pg 60–76
Week 02 – Roark’s Courtroom Speech, pg 77–86
Week 03 – Earlier Atlas Shrugged Speeches, pg 88–101
Week 04 – Later Atlas Shrugged Speeches, pg 101–116
Galt’s Speech
Weeks 01 – 05
Listen to the podcast in the player below, or view the video here.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Why Christians Should Reconsider Ayn Rand
About Us (For the New Christian Intellectual)
Ayn Rand and Christianity?
Christianity + Western Civilization
The Plunder of the Egyptians
Americanism Book Study
Objectivism Book Study
Become a Patron
As a $1/mo. Podcast Insider, get an invite to our monthly Patron Hangout.
As a $10/mo. Philosophy Club Member, get an invite to attend occasional podcast recording sessions via webinar and submit questions either live or beforehand + get access to our exclusive training on getting started as a writer.
Video Version
Click here to find our replays on YouTube.
About the Podcast
For the New Christian Intellectual is a free show created for Christian thinkers and communicators.
We focus on classical (and overlooked) Christian principles such as reason, rational self-interest, individualism, and individual rights.
Subscribe to the show through Apple Podcasts to automatically get every episode.
How to Help
The best way to help more people find out about the show is to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, download several episodes, and leave us a review.
Click here to subscribe.
Listen to the Podcast
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