Christian Nationalism: Why It's Wrong
David Gornoski
Pastor Jim Fitzgerald joins David Gornoski to talk about the rivalrous nature of Christian nationalism, the origin of nation states, how Christian worship is a protest against statism, Romans 13, ecumenism vs authentic unity, the price Charlie Kirk paid, and more. Read Jim Fitzgerald's article on Christian Nationalism . Follow David Gornoski on X . Visit for more
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Why Japanese Read Comic Books (THINGS HIDDEN 229)
David Gornoski
Dr Paul Axton joins David Gornoski and Surit Dasgupta to talk about Japan's encounter with Christianity, why Western philosophical approaches don't work in Japan, Nihonjinron identity, the psychology of Amae, extraordinary life of Yukio Mishima, and more. Check out Forging Ploughshares podcast . Follow David Gornoski on X . Visit for more
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Interstellar: The Future of Space Exploration w/ Avi Loeb and Weiping Yu (Science and U)
David Gornoski
Physicists Avi Loeb and Dr Weiping Yu join David Gornoski to discuss Professor Loeb's latest book "Interstellar," why colonizing Mars is not enough, the possibility of extraterrestrial life, the dangers of AI, free will, and more. Buy "Interstellar: The Search for Extraterrestrial Life and Our Future Beyond Earth" on Amazon . Follow Dr Weiping Yu on X . Follow David Gornoski on X . Visit for more
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The Great Divorce (THINGS HIDDEN 228)
David Gornoski
David Gornoski and Surit Dasgupta open this wide-ranging conversation with a deep dive into the thought of Nikolai Berdyaev and the radical witness of Mother Maria of Paris, highlighting why creative, sacrificial action is essential to the life of the Church today. From there, the discussion turns to the cultural fallout of divorce, examining how fractured family life shapes society and why the Church must courageously reaffirm what Jesus taught about marriage, not as a burden, but as a life-giving vocation rooted in love, fidelity, and freedom. Follow David Gornoski on X . Visit for more
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Zionism vs God's Love w/ Dr Chuck Baldwin
David Gornoski
David Gornoski sits down with Pastor Chuck Baldwin for a conversation on Christian Zionism and how it has radically changed America's foreign policy over the years. Is there any precedent in the Bible for what the state of Israel is doing in Gaza? Is believing in Israel as God's chosen nation a matter of salvation? Follow Chuck Baldwin on X . Check out Pastor Baldwin's website . Follow David Gornoski on X . Visit for more
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How to Heal Your Soil with Dennis and Dana Venrick
David Gornoski
How to Heal Your Soil and restore life to the land from the ground up. 🌱 David Gornoski sits down with regenerative farmers Dennis and Dana Venrick to explore how soil health can be revived by feeding microbes, correcting calcium deficiencies, and detoxifying damaged ground. This conversation dives deep into the principles of regenerative agriculture and reveals how depleted soil can be brought back to life, why microbes rather than chemicals form the foundation of true fertility, and how animal husbandry and crop production can work together in balance. Dennis and Dana also share practical...
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Very Mimetic Christmas Special 2025 Panel Discussion (THINGS HIDDEN 227)
David Gornoski
David Gornoski is joined by Jean-Michel Oughourlian, Jason Jones, Jim Fitzgerald, and Shannon Braswell for a special Christmas episode of THINGS HIDDEN. What is the cause of wars in human history? Is peace possible in the Middle-East? Did Trump just call Bill Clinton an aggrieved victim? What is the anthropological significance of Christmas that we're missing? Check out Bright News . Follow Jason Jones on X . Follow David Gornoski on X . Visit for more
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What Nietzsche Gets Wrong About Christianity (THINGS HIDDEN 226)
David Gornoski
David Gornoski and ALLHEART discuss the concept of ressentiment and what Nietzsche and Max Scheler wrote about it. Does Christian love rise from ressentiment? Can we discharge rivalry healthily? How do we deal with envy? Do we want a hard-to-get god? Watch the full episode to find out. Follow ALLHEART on X . Follow David Gornoski on X . Visit for more
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Can Diet Make You More Christ-Like?
David Gornoski
Can Diet Make You More Christ-Like? David Gornoski sits down with George (8f4 on X) for a discussion on Theosis through a bioenergetic lens, the thyroid gland as an orchestra between the body and the spirit, rediscovering Christ-like wonder, finding immortality in a fallen world, the purpose of Omega-6, Ray Peat's selfless life, and more. Follow George on X . Follow David Gornoski on X . Visit for more
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The Christian Meaning of Candace Owens' Charlie Kirk Investigation (THINGS HIDDEN 225)
David Gornoski
David Gornoski and Surit Dasgupta discuss the various layers in Candace Owen's investigation of Charlie Kirk's assassination and why there is a massive schism in the conservative movement right now. Where did investigative journalism come from? Why do we side with the underdog? What anthropological truths led to Charlie Kirk's death? Follow David Gornoski on X . Visit for more
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