A Murdock Sandwich
In the First Things print edition for April 2024, you get two (not heaping) helpings of John. First up is a letter to the editor lamenting the Trumpification of FT […]
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Alabama and IVF
Much of the media hears the hoof beats of theocracy in a case where the IVF parents win. John looks at the case that the talking heads are talking about […]
Brian Miller on the Porch
Author Brian Miller joined John on the Brass Spittoon podcast to talk about his book Kayaking with Lambs: Notes from an East Tennessee Farmer. Listen here.
Madison Machine Works
The rest of the Front Porch Republic 2023 conference talks not involving Paul Kingsnorth (including one from John on Francis Schaeffer’s incomplete political legacy) are now available as podcasts. Enjoy and […]
Paul Kingsnorth on the world’s throne
The keynote address from October’s Front Porch Republic conference is now available on the podcast (as is a bonus talk that complements the keynote).
Bill Kauffman at the Brass Spittoon
The Brass Spittoon podcast returns after an extended hiatus with author Bill Kauffman. Listen to it here. And Bill has a website too.
Begging Questions on the Biden Amendment
The Biden Amendment serves as a reminder of the Joe that once was. Read more about it here at First Things.
Does the C in the YMCA matter?
On a trip to the mountains of Colorado, John encountered the inspiring spiritual history of the YMCA and its frustrating present condition. Encouragingly, though, there are efforts at revival within […]
Reviewing a Review of a Racist Book
First Things made the unfortunate decision to a publish a positive review of a book beloved among white supremacists. The editors made a better choice to print John’s letter highlighting […]
Bono, One of Our Favorite Enigmas
The lead singer for U2 bares his soul in Surrender, a memoir worth reading for what it says about him and the church culture with which Bono has long flirted […]
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