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

The Four Loves of Robert Jenson

by Robert P. George

When I met the great Lutheran theologian Robert Jenson, I was a young man, just starting out in academic life. He treated me like an equal, though—and did it in a particular way that I will describe. Continue Reading »

13 Oct 2022

Liberal Literature

by Mark Bauerlein

Andrew Zwerneman joins the podcast to discuss his new book, The Life We Have Together: A Case for Humane Studies, A Vision for Renewal. Continue Reading »

1 Sep 2022

The Privatization of the Truth

by W. Joseph DeReuil

By dropping core requirements, universities are choosing license over formation. Continue Reading »

4 Aug 2022

A Political Awakening

by Mark Bauerlein

George Leef joins the podcast to discuss his recent novel, The Awakening of Jennifer Van Arsdale: A Political Fable For Our Time. Continue Reading »

26 May 2022