I’m your host, John Murdock
John starts a new branch of his media empire, a bimonthly podcast nicknamed “the B.S.” The Brass Spittoon builds on a written interview feature of the same name and expands […]
Category Archives: Culture
Masks and Life
Boise is ground zero in the mask debate. Some in places like New York City believe the matter is settled, but the issue is still burning hot in much of […]
Tackling Abortion
Longtime NFL tight end and father of seven Benjamin Watson has used some of his football millions to fund a film that engages the abortion debate. In an age of […]
Angels and Demons
John interviews three “angels” from the organization Braver Angels about whether “red” and “blue” can talk to each other in our polarized political climate. Here on the Porch.
A Wordly Crisis
The nomination of ACB is neither a constitutional crisis nor fake news, but it has highlighted the low value we put on words. More here at First Things.
Apocalypse Not Now?
John explores the latest in Cornucopian literature here on the Porch.
Passengers on the Trump Train
Impeachment dominates today and has many looking back on where we are and how we got here. John reviews two books (Alienated America and Red State Christians) at Front Porch […]
Death and Forgiveness in the South.
John reviews this powerful film and reflects on the conversations that it may spark. Here at First Things.
Pro-Life Methodists? Yes, they do exist.
Pro-life Methodists made their annual trek to the United Methodist Building in association with the March for Life. John was there and writes about it here.
Berry at the Blackboard
Wendell Berry’s writings on higher education led to a book which led to a book review, here, at First Things. Perhaps, the timing of this long delayed piece is fitting. It […]
