First Things: The Standard-Bearer for Orthodoxy

by R. R. Reno

Our secular age stands in great need of the clear, orthodox voice of First Things. Please consider supporting us in our mission of proclaiming God's timeless truths. Continue Reading »

14 Jun 2023

What Science Is and Isn’t

by Peter J. Leithart

Science doesn’t provide a comprehensive, indisputable account of reality. That doesn’t make it useless, but it does mean we’ll misuse science so long as we misconstrue what it is and isn’t. Continue Reading »

9 Jun 2023

Culture of Fragility

by Simone M. Sepe

I bear a moral responsibility to uphold the truth and potentially disturb the comfort of those around me. Continue Reading »

2 May 2023

Truth to the End of Reckoning

by Mark Bauerlein

Jeff Myers joins the podcast to discuss his new book, Truth Changes Everything. Continue Reading »

17 Apr 2023

Truth’s Many Triumphs

by R. R. Reno

As readers, you have signaled your support for First Things and our combination of spirited opposition to our wayward world with cheerful celebration of truth’s many triumphs. Continue Reading »

11 Jan 2023

An Honest Magazine

by Ephraim Radner

Rigorous analysis, the value of persons, humility, correction, and—oh yes—the truth of God: First Things has been sticking to this for years, through both the light rumbles and seismic shakings of our times.  Continue Reading »

27 Dec 2022

A Dauntless Magazine

by Mark Bauerlein

As one institution after another joins the woke regime, I promise First Things readers and listeners that you will not find this magazine doing the same. Continue Reading »

22 Dec 2022

Megan Basham on Prodigal Daughter

by R. R. Reno

Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Megan Basham to talk about her article, “Prodigal Daughter,” from the December 2022 issue. Continue Reading »

20 Dec 2022

Lady Wisdom’s Banquet

by R. R. Reno

Your financial contribution will help us prepare Lady Wisdom’s sumptuous banquet and feed a secular world starved for truth. Continue Reading »

12 Dec 2022

How to Be Critical

by Ulrich L. Lehner

Many colleges laud “critical thinking” as important, and while this claim bears truth, it is necessary to find out why it is truly important.  Continue Reading »

5 Dec 2022