Letters (Printed and Ignored)
In the June/July edition of First Things, John’s letter to the editor was (somewhat surprisingly to him) printed as follows: Pity the poor publisher who endeavors to systematize the mind […]
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Russell Moore on Wendell Berry
Russell Moore put Wendell Berry on the cover of Christianity Today. He stops by the Porch to talk about that and other topics here.
Bill McKibben’s Sunny Disposition
The longtime climate campaigner joined John at the Brass Spittoon to talk about his new book Here Comes the Sun and his friend Wendell Berry.
Donald and Dallas
A year out from Donald Trump’s close call with death, John considers the role of anger in society and his own heart. Dallas Willard points the way. Here at Christianity […]
Walking the Way of St. James
John reflects here on his recent Spanish pilgrimage at Front Porch Republic.
Marvin Olasky’s Pivots
Marvin Olasky joins John in conversation at the Brass Spittoon to talk over the state of the press, the perils of treating presidents consistently, and the pivots of life.
Anita Bryant’s Passing
Singer briefly-turned activist Anita Bryant’s passing was used by the press to highlight the costs of standing against the sexual revolution. John explores the coverage and her life here at […]
Carter’s Complicated Legacy on Life
The late President Jimmy Carter left a lasting legacy by supporting the Hyde Amendment when it could have been smothered in the crib. But he could have done more to […]
Convivial Conversation with Jeff Bilbro
Jeff Bilbro, editor of the Front Porch Republic website, adds to his list of books by looking back to the literary culture of the 1800s, a time awash in new […]
Tri-ing Times
Former Boise Vineyard pastor and outspoken creation care advocate Tri Robinson looks back on a life filled with physical and spiritual exertion in A Journey of Gratitude. Listen to John […]
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