Oliver Anthony’s song has become a viral sensation and now every major cultural critic is eager to break the song down and examine its underpinnings. While we didn't want to dissect the song, we did want to explore it a bit, since it’s captured the public imagination in such a powerful way.

Fad diets and weight loss medication seem to offer long term benefits for short term costs. Even though we know these products can’t deliver on their full promises, we continue to buy into them. Why? Join us as we explore the considerable overlap between physical and spiritual health.

China’s refusal to abide by the terms of the Paris Agreement makes it clear that the West doesn’t speak for the world. In this episode, we consider the fact that other cultural perspectives remain a challenge for us, no matter how cosmopolitan we may believe ourselves to be.

The episode title was also the title of a talk that Nathan recently gave to a large gathering at a coffee shop. Here, Cameron and Nathan continue to explore the ways in which our culture seems to be trending away from the rugged individualism that dominated previous generations. But where exactly are we going? Join us as we explore the topic of community in the modern world.

Cameron recently delivered a series of faculty lectures on Critical Theory to a classical school in Oklahoma. In this episode, Nathan grills Cameron on the subject.

In-vitro gametogenesis. If this sounds like the stuff of a sci-fi story, you’re not far off. In fact, in-vitro gametogenesis offers the possibility of making sperm or egg from any cell. The process has already been successfully carried out with mice. Obviously, this new “reproductive technology” raises numerous mind-bending ethical questions and we wanted to take the opportunity to dive in. 

In a recent article for the Atlantic, Russell Moore argues that what many people mean by revival is actually nostalgia in disguise—a fervent desire to go back to the way things were, rather than an openness for the Lord to do something new. Join us as we dive into Moore’s provocative thesis.

In a recent interview, professor Richard Dawkins admitted that religion plays an essential role in human flourishing despite its inherent falsity. The claim is far from unique. Social psychologists like Jonathan Haidt continue to point to the societal benefits of religion while maintaining a naturalistic perspective. In this episode, we dive into the role of religion and consider why we’re often hardwired for suspicion on this topic.

In this episode, we explore three listener questions having to do with the management of chronic pain, speaking in tongues, and curation vs. creation in a world saturated by content. Thanks as always for the thoughtful questions and we hope this is helpful to you.

In this episode, we discuss a recent letter penned by thousands of authors, asking artificial intelligence companies like Meta and OpenAI to stop harvesting their content without their permission. It’s yet another indication of the uncharted territory of our cultural moment. But it also raises questions about the kind of work we value and the people we consider expendable. Join us for a discussion of the collision between art and AI.