Rufo on the Culture Wars
by Mark BauerleinChristopher Rufo joins the podcast to discuss his new book America’s Cultural Revolution. Continue Reading »
The Men Behind the Met
by John Byron KuhnerMy grandfather died before I was born, and he remains to me a mostly mysterious figure. As is true of many people born poor who are committed to bettering their lot, his hours were taken up with work, family, and church; not much was left for that luxury item we call personality. A big man with paws . . . . Continue Reading »
Freedom and Conservatism
by Mark BauerleinR. R. Reno joins the podcast to discuss his recent Public Square article “Free and Conservative.” Continue Reading »
The Upside of Risk
by Matthew B. CrawfordIs there something bold and life-affirming in faith, as there is in play? Continue Reading »
What to Read About Instead of Trump and Self-Help
by John WilsonI do hope you’ll find at least one title I mention worth looking into. Books about Trump and current politics? Nah, not interested. Continue Reading »
Canon of the Word
by Ephraim RadnerOne of the books that most influenced my moral and personal imagination was a small novel, Une vie de boy (“Houseboy,” 1956), by Ferdinand Oyono. An early novel by a great Cameroonian writer, diplomat, and civil leader, it made a minor splash on the French literary scene when it first . . . . Continue Reading »
A Parallel Polis
by Inez StepmanIn a time when there is little cultural respite from the institutional advancements of the left, First Things is indispensable to the creation of the “parallel polis.” And your subscriptions and donations are indispensable to First Things. Continue Reading »
Why We Need First Things
by Colin MoranWe need First Things because it makes possible the conversations through which God preserves and constantly regenerates culture and public life. Continue Reading »
Fight with Style
by Micah MattixStyle has always mattered, but it matters even more in our utilitarian age. Help us fight the good literary fight. Continue Reading »
Gatekeeping for the Barbarians
by Justin LeeThe gates now exist to keep the barbarians in. Those who hope to recover the dignity of the city’s institutions must look beyond its walls for help. Continue Reading »
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