Podcast appearances and mentions of benedict option

Send us a textCan Christians read and appreciate pagan literature? The vexed relationship between the Church and a world that hates it has generated many different responses. The most popular recent proposal is Rod Dreher's "Benedict option" - Dreher counsels Christian retrenchment and quasi-monastic self-sufficiency. But the great saint of late antiquity and compiler of the Vulgate, Jerome (aka Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus), proposes a different option, drawn from the Mosaic Law. Jonathan and Ryan look at three different letters from Jerome's voluminous correspondence, each taking a different angle on literature and learning.Richard M. Gamble's The Great Tradition: https://amzn.to/3Q4lRnORecommended edition of the Vulgate: https://amzn.to/3FFjqaRAthanasius' On the Incarnation: https://amzn.to/42h3ww9Apuleius' Metamorphoses: https://amzn.to/4429DWzRod Dreher's The Benedict Option: https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9780735213302Passion of Perpetua and Felicity: https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0324.htmNew Humanists is brought to you by the Ancient Language Institute: https://ancientlanguage.com/Links may have referral codes, which earn us a commission at no additional cost to you. We encourage you, when possible, to use Bookshop.org for your book purchases, an online bookstore which supports local bookstores.Music: Save Us Now by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

After transitioning from cultural Christianity to agnosticism, author Rod Dreher experienced profound encounters with the divine that reshaped his spiritual journey. In this episode, Rod shares pivotal moments that reignited his sense of wonder and enchantment, despite facing disillusionment and crises within the church. His quest for spiritual depth led him down unexpected paths, ultimately deepening his awe and connection with God. Guest Bio: Rod Dreher is an American author, journalist, and commentator known for his insights into culture, religion, and politics. He has written extensively for top publications like The American Conservative and National Review and is the author of several influential books, including Crunchy Cons, The Benedict Option, and Live Not by Lies. Beyond his books, Dreher has maintained a strong presence as a columnist and blogger, engaging in public discourse on a range of issues from religious freedom to cultural identity. His work continues to influence readers and thinkers interested in the intersection of faith and modern culture. Resources Mentioned: “The Benedict Option” by Rod Dreher “Live Not By Lies” by Rod Dreher “Living in Wonder” by Rod Dreher Soren Kierkegaard Philosopher and Theologian Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roddreher/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/roddreher Website: https://roddreher.substack.com Connect with eX-skeptic: Website: https://exskeptic.org/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/exskeptic Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/exskeptic Twitter: http://x.com/exskeptic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@exskeptic Email info: info@exskeptic.org

Community in a Fragmented WorldIn this episode of the Doomer Optimism podcast, host Ashley and guest Leah Sargent discuss the importance of building community in today's world. Leah shares insights from her book, 'Building the Benedict Option,' emphasizing practical steps individuals can take to foster deeper connections with others. They explore the challenges of hosting, the impact of perfectionism, and the role of faith in creating meaningful gatherings. The conversation highlights the need to bridge online relationships into real-life interactions and the significance of nurturing community dynamics, especially within family life. In this conversation, Leah Sargeant and Ashley discuss the dynamics of building and maintaining friendships, particularly in the context of parenting and community. They explore how shared experiences, intentionality, and the willingness to host gatherings can deepen connections. The conversation also touches on the importance of embracing individuality within community settings and navigating cultural and religious differences. Leah emphasizes the value of asking for help as a means to strengthen community ties.

Rod Dreher's close friendship with U.S. Vice President JD Vance is the subject of this 96th episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for the Catholic Herald. He and Dr Gavin Ashenden discuss Mr Vance's shocking accusation in a landmark speech at the Munich that the greatest threat to European security is not posed by Russia or China but by the European elites, and the extent to which Europe is “changing sides” with its ideological opponents of the Cold War. An American author who now lives in Budapest, Hungary, Mr Dreher is perhaps best known for The Benedict Option, his 2017 book about how Christians might prepare themselves for a new dark age. It was one of three New York Times best-sellers, with Live Not By Lies and The Little Way of Ruthie Leming. His latest book, Living in Wonder: Finding Mystery and Meaning in a Secular Age, was published last year. Our sponsor: thomasmorecollege.edu

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comJon and I go way back to the early days of the marriage movement. He's currently a senior fellow at Brookings and a contributor editor at The Atlantic. He's the author of many books, including Kindly Inquisitors, The Happiness Curve, and The Constitution of Knowledge — which we discussed on the Dishcast in 2021. His new book is Cross Purposes: Christianity's Broken Bargain with Democracy.For two clips of our convo — on fear-based Christianity, and the growing tolerance of gays by the Mormon Church — see our YouTube page.Other topics: how Jon tried to believe in God growing up; his Christian roommate in college, Rev. Mark McIntosh; how I kept my faith through AIDS crisis; the doubt within faith; Fr. James Alison; parallels between Christianity and liberal democracy; the Reformation; Locke's Letter Concerning Toleration; Christ's aversion to property; church/state; the federal persecution of Mormons in the 19th century; American Primeval; Vatican II; Catholic toleration of divorce but not homosexuality; Anita Bryant; Prop 8; the gay wedding cake controversy; wokeness as a religion; Biden's DEI as a kind of religious indoctrination; left-wing Christianity; Bishop Budde; her shrine to Matthew Shepard; the Benedict Option; the Utah Compromise; whether the LDS is truly Christian; the Respect For Marriage Act; Dobbs and Obergefell; authoritarianism abroad; the J6 pardons; Trump firing IGs; Don Jr against “turning the other cheek”; Pope Francis against proselytism; eternal truths vs. political compromise; declining church attendance; and the loss of enchantment in Christianity.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy (the first 102 are free in their entirety — subscribe to get everything else). Coming up: Evan Wolfson on the history of marriage equality, Yoni Appelbaum on how America stopped building things, Chris Caldwell on the political revolution in Europe, Nick Denton on China and AI, Francis Collins on faith and science, Ian Buruma on Spinoza, Michael Joseph Gross on muscles, and the great and powerful Mike White, of White Lotus fame. Please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

In this 89th episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for the Catholic Herald, Rod Dreher talks to Dr Gavin Ashenden about his new book, Living in Wonder: Finding Mystery and Meaning in a Secular Age. With increasing numbers of young people in the West seeking spirituality in esoteric religions or the Occult, Mr Dreher argues that the Church must act urgently to rediscover and better express the mysterious beauty of the Catholic faith that has animated and inspired the lives of so many saints. An American author who now lives in Budapest, Hungary, Mr Dreher is perhaps best known for The Benedict Option, his 2017 book about how Christians might prepare themselves for a new dark age. It was one of three New York Times best-sellers, with Live Not By Lives and The Little Way of Ruthie Leming.

Rod Dreher, author of "Living in Wonder" and "The Benedict Option," joins us to dive into the power of the Christian faith, miracles, and the spiritual battles waged across the world. Dreher shares his personal encounters with faith and how his experiences with the true miracles of Christianity have changed his relationship with Christ. Today's Sponsor: ZBiotics - Get 15% off your order with promo code KLAVAN at: https://www.ZBiotics.com/klavan

Rod Dreher and Elizabeth Oldfield delve into Rod's coverage of the Catholic sex abuse scandal, converting to Eastern Orthodoxy, his views on immigration and Donald Trump and supernatural experiences. If you enjoy episodes of The Sacred don't forget to hit subscribe to be notified whenever we release an episode!

Rod Dreher is a crunchy conservative from Louisiana, an editor for The American Conservative and a prolific a writer – notably of The Benedict Option which reframed the discussion about Christianity in the West in general and America in particular after the advent of Trumpism. Far from the stereotypical mold of an American conservative Dreher's erudite Europhilia runs through his work though as he never fails to remind us of the fruits of western Christian civilization. From the bittersweet and autobiographic How Dante Can Save Your Life which serves a reminder of the joys and depths of great literature as well as his most recent Live Not By Lies which charts the lives of those dissidents who spend the 20th Century imagining, suffering for, and then bringing on a better world in face of overwhelming worldly power. We are very grateful for this beautiful conversation with Rod about the return of religion, the perennial search of Modern Man to alternatives to a Christian order and we are sure you will enjoy it as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comRod is an old-school blogger and author living in Budapest. He's a contributing editor at The American Conservative and has written several bestsellers, including The Benedict Option and Live Not by Lies. His forthcoming book is Living in Wonder: Finding Mystery and Meaning in a Secular Age, which you can pre-order on Amazon. And check out his raw and honest writing on Substack, “Rod Dreher's Diary.”For two clips of our convo — on what red-pilled JD Vance, and embracing the mystery of Christianity — pop over to our YouTube page. Other topics: Rod moving to Hungary; his begrudging vote for Trump this fall; his vote for a crook against David Duke; Harris baiting, and beating, Trump in the debate; her evasion on immigration; not disavowing her extreme views from 2020; her response on Israel; the cat-eating thing; how Trump makes wokeness worse; Vance as the future of the right; his tolerance of January 6; him signing on to Trump's abortion pivot; the Kavanaugh hearings; the canceling of Judge Kyle Duncan; politics destroying friendships; riots and speech crimes in the UK; Orbán and migrants; the war in Ukraine; racial violence on Elon's X; rightwing anti-Semitism; Vance's conversion to Catholicism; “childless cat ladies”; pronatalism; the sexual revolution; Ross Douthat; the loss of freedom in parenthood and its joys; Deneen's Why Liberalism Failed; Houellebecq's Submission; Zygmunt Bauman and liquid modernity; environmental destruction; Trump's grudge against windmills; Germany nixing nuclear power; the Iraq War; Trump vs. the neocons; his phone call to rig the vote-tally in Georgia; lawfare; the Hunter laptop story; Iain McGilchrist and the cultural crisis of the West; Pascal; religious faith arising in a crisis; conversion stories; Kierkegaard; transcendentalism; Rod attending an exorcism; demons and miracles; psychedelics as a window to the divine; Rod's LSD trip in college; my MDMA trip in Miami; the lack of silence in modern life; and an update on my Ozempic summer.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy (the first 102 are free in their entirety — subscribe to get everything else). Coming up: Michelle Goldberg on Harris, David Frum on Trump, Bill Wasik and Monica Murphy on the history of animal cruelty, Mary Matalin on life, Anderson Cooper on loss and grief, John Gray on, well, everything, and Sam Harris for our quadrennial chat before Election Day. Please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

In this episode of "Ask the Bible," Joel Settecase, President of The Think Institute, explores how Christians should engage in today's cultural battles. Despite claims that the culture war is over, Christianity faces increasing hostility, and believers must decide how to respond. Key Points Discussed: Is the Culture War Over? While some, like Rod Dreher in The Benedict Option, claim the culture war has ended, Christians continue to face cultural and social opposition. Lessons from Samson (Judges 21:25): The story of Samson teaches us the dangers of internal conflict. Instead of supporting God's appointed deliverer, the Israelites handed him over to their enemies. Christians today should avoid turning against each other in cultural debates. A Call to Action: Paul's exhortation in 1 Corinthians 16:13 urges believers to “be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.” Christians should unite in defending their beliefs and values. Why This Matters: Stand Firm: Christians must remain steadfast in their faith amid cultural challenges. Unite, Don't Divide: Believers should support one another rather than engage in "friendly fire." Be Courageous: In a world that often opposes Christian values, courage and strength are essential. Join us as we discuss how Christians can effectively navigate the culture war with strength and unity. For more in-depth learning, explore The Hammer & Anvil Society at thethink.institute/society. 00:00 Introduction: The Culture War and Christianity 00:18 The Current State of the Culture War 01:28 Biblical Lessons from Judges 21:2501:38 The Example of Samson 03:18 Lessons for Modern Christians 03:42 Call to Action: Stand Firm in Faith 03:59 Conclusion and Further Learning

My guest today is my real life friend, the incredible Jennifer Pepito. Jen is a mom to 7 and a grandma to 1.  She is a homeschooler and has been homeschooling for 26 years! Jen is the creator and founder of The Peaceful Press, an author several books, including her newest one, Habits for a Sacred Home -–9 Practices from History to Anchor and Restore Modern Families. I love many things about Jen, but her approach to motherhood has always inspired me so much. She engages in motherhood with so much intentionality and care and that is really the focus of her new book. Jen also highlights the importance and power we are given in our roles as mothers. Her new book is incredibly empowering and inspiring. I loved hearing more about the women Jen highlighted in her book and learning from their stories and I know you will too!  Some links from today's episode: Find Jennifer's website The Peaceful Press here Follow Jennifer on Instagram here Get Jennifer's book, Habits for a Sacred Home here Listen to Jennifer's podcast here Find out about the homeschooling community Wild and Free here Find the book The Benedict Option here Find the book How the Irish Saved Civilization here Find the book For the Children's Sake here Find Tish Oxenreider's Rule of Life course here  Some favorite quotes from today's episode: *As mothers, we are teaching our children to value the natural world. We are teaching our children how to read and how to value living books. Appreciation of art, reading real books, picking up after themselves, having dinner around the table and looking at each other in the eye--these are all classical and practical arts, lost arts, that we are saving as mothers.” Jennifer Pepito *We as moms are saving our culture with normal, everyday practices we engage in with our families.” Jennifer Pepito *“There is power in seemingly simple acts like eating dinner at the table with our family every night.” Greta Eskridge *”So much of what we do as mothers can seem hard in the moment, but when we can recognize how powerful it is and what heroes we are for doing it, it can give us a new perspective and make us feel more empowered by what we're doing.” Jennifer Pepito *”The real change starts at home and it starts with moms.” Chris McKenna *”We are stepping into the lives of our children and making generational impact.” Greta Eskridge  *”It's so important for moms to have a vision of what they could be like.” Jennifer Pepito *”The fight to which we have been called is not an easy fight. We are touching the very center of the devil's power and kingdom, and he hates us intensely and fights hard against us. We have no chance at all of winning in this fight unless we are disciplined soldiers, utterly out-and-out and uncompromising, and men and women of prayer.” Amy Carmichael *”If the devil can't make you sin, he'll make you busy.” Corrie ten Boom “I do not think anything worth having in the spiritual world is easily attained. There is no shortcut to holiness. But there can be a true, humble, loving choice of the soul, and that choice, becoming a habit, will lead it into peace.” Amy Carmichael 

0:00 - Trump after Stormy day in court   15:05 - NBC discovers border problem   31:29 - Andrew Cuomo: lockdown was voluntary   50:58 - Princeton hunger striker: they are not caring for us   01:13:31 - Rod Dreher, contributing editor and former senior editor for The American Conservative,  author of the New York Times bestsellers—Live Not By Lies, The Benedict Option, and The Little Way of Ruthie Leming, offers Lessons for Our Time on university campuses here and abroad. Read more from Rod at substack.com/@roddreher   01:34:02 - Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Securities Law Clinic at Cornell Law School, William Jacobson: How Trump treated Stormy Daniels has nothing to do with whether or not business documents were falsified. Professor Jacobson is also founder of LegalInsurrection.com and president of the Legal Insurrection Foundation   01:50:50 - “Scouting America” 02:11:11 - The Motor City Madman, Ted Nugent, discusses Patriots Fest - 5/18 Aurora, IL -  and takes a walk down memory lane with Amy. Visit patriotsfest.com for info and tickets!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are forgetful people. But as we rehearse the story of the Gospel together through redemptive spiritual rhythms, we can remember and be shaped by truth. As we commemorate Christ's death and resurrection this Holy Week, Father Michael Williams joins us to talk about the story of Easter, the Church calendar, and how God forms us through participation in the life of the Church.    The Benedict Option by Rod Dreher  Christian Theology: An Introduction by Alister E. McGrath  Strange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution by Carl R. Trueman  Deep Anglicanism by Gerald McDermott  After Humanity: A Guide to C.S. Lewis's The Abolition of Man by Michael Ward   Death on a Friday Afternoon by Richard John Newhouse    Doubts and hard questions are a welcome part of the Christian life. But many young Christians today are being encouraged to “deconstruct” their faith. Culture becomes the standard of truth instead of Scripture, and many young believers walk away from faith altogether. To help the Church offer a better way to those who are deconstructing, Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett have written The Deconstruction of Christianity. They define what deconstruction really is, why it's appealing to so many, and why it's harmful. They also equip us to love those who are deconstructing by welcoming the hard questions while also upholding truth. This month, get a copy of The Deconstruction of Christianity by giving a gift of any amount to the Colson Center at colsoncenter.org/swdeconstruction  If you've listened for a while, you've probably heard me talk about the Colson Fellows program and what a transformational experience it has been in my life and the lives of many fellow believers. The Colson Fellows program was designed for men and women with full, busy lives. The program combines theological, spiritual, and worldview formation through a carefully curated combination of readings, daily devotions, live webinars, and monthly meetings with your peers. Interesting but wondering if you have the time or what it takes to complete the program? I assure you, it's well worth your investment and has been completed by many women in all stages and seasons of life. Interested in learning more? You can explore the program and submit an application at colsonfellows.org.  The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly journal: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women  Join Strong Women on Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC  https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/  https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/  https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc 

In this episode we are joined by Stephen O. Presley, author of "Cultural Sanctification: Engaging the World like the Early Church." to see if we might glean some insight on how to engage our post-post-Christian-now-pagan-nation. In an increasingly secular world, Christians are often pulled in two directions. Some urge us to retreat and build insular communities. Others call upon us to wage a culture war, harnessing the government to shore up Christian cultural power. But there is another way—and it's as old as the church itself. Stephen O. Presley takes us back to the first few centuries AD to show us how the first Christians approached cultural engagement. Amid a pagan culture that regarded their faith with suspicion, early Christians founded a religious movement that transformed the ancient world. Looking to great theologians like Augustine, Origen, and Tertullian, Presley shows how the early church approached politics, family, public life, and more. From these examples, he draws lessons for practicing authentic, pious discernment in how we engage with the wider culture. The Christians who came before us endured persecution to share a vision of human flourishing that changed the world. Following in their footsteps, we can sanctify our society through social witness. Readers anxious about shifting cultural tides will be left with hope in the already-present kingdom of God and the promised resurrection.

EP075: Leah SargeantGun control – it's one of the most divisive issues today, but are any of the proposed solutions even practical? In this episode, writer and author Leah Sargeant joins Mary to discuss the underlying issues behind the horrors caused by gun violence and what can actually be done to reduce it. Leah also shares the problem with gender-neutral family policies, how “wedding culture” has spun out of control, and how her book “Building the Benedict Option” is a handy guide to finding Christian community wherever you are. Follow us on social media! Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

"As only the Catholic and communist know, all education must be ultimately religious education." So argues T.S. Eliot in his essay "Modern Education and the Classics," in which he contrasts three different camps in the world of education: the radical, the liberal, and the orthodox. Eliot seems to say that the only hope for continued erudition in the Greek and Roman classics is a rebirth of Christendom. Jonathan and Ryan discuss Eliot's provocative thesis, along with the lessons he offers to would-be educational reformers.T.S. Eliot's Modern Education and the Classics: https://muse.jhu.edu/document/615T.S. Eliot's Selected Essays: https://amzn.to/3GD5mftEric Adler's Humanistic Letters: https://amzn.to/41kvlSbJohn Peterson's College Is Too Late: https://americanmind.org/features/how-to-save-higher-education/college-is-too-late/Rod Dreher's The Benedict Option: https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9780735213302New Humanists is brought to you by the Ancient Language Institute: https://ancientlanguage.com/Links may have referral codes, which earn us a commission at no additional cost to you. We encourage you, when possible, to use Bookshop.org for your book purchases, an online bookstore which supports local bookstores.Music: Save Us Now by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

In this conversation with Pastor Andrew Isker, we discuss his latest book “The Boniface Option.” Andrew's book provides an alternative thesis to Rod Dreher's “The Benedict Option,” proposing that instead of retreating, Christians must learn to confront the idols of our day. We explore the concept of bugmen and what it will take to reach them with the gospel. We also examine the madness that surrounds us and why Christians can take heart because Christ has overcome the world. Support the show!! - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisBook - bonifaceoption.comnews.gab.comContra Mundum Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contra-mundum/id1671830867Twitter - https://twitter.com/BonifaceOptionSupport the showSign up for the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisFollow Full Proof Theology on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fullprooftheology/Follow Full Proof Theology on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fullprooftheology/

Pastor Jeffery talks with Pastor Jan Prorok, a CREC Pastor from the Czech Republic. They discuss tattoos, the relationships between godly affections and godly actions, and the so-called “Benedict Option” (a reference to a book by Rod Dreher with that title).  The post Tattoos, affections, and the Benedict Option | Pastor Jan Prorok. appeared first on .

In this episode, Courtenay invites John Frankman to the show. John was a Captain in the U.S. Army, serving as a Green Beret at 7th Special Forces Group (7SFG). After 8 years of service, he voluntarily separated from the Army due to the pressures that came with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. As a devout Catholic, John expresses his concerns about the legality of the mandate, the medical safety of the shot, and the ethical implications it holds. He has become a pioneering force and courageous advocate for those who have experienced similar struggles and aims to shine a light on these shortcomings for leaders to learn from. Episode Resources:     The Real Anthony Fauci https://www.amazon.com/Real-Anthony-Fauci-Democracy-Childrens/dp/1510766804/  by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.      The Benedict Option https://www.amazon.com/Benedict-Option-Strategy-Christians-Post Christian/dp/0735213305/  by Rod Dreher Connect with John: Twitter:  https://twitter.com/johny_franks Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/johny_franks/  Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/Johny.franks   ————————————————— Disclaimer: this is intended to be inspiration & entertainment. We aim to inform, inspire & empower. Guest opinions/ statements are not a reflection of the host or podcast. Please note these are conversational dialogues. All statements and opinions are not necessarily meant to be taken as fact. Please do your own research. Thanks for watching! ————————————————— Follow & Connect with Courtenay: https://www.courtenayturner.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/KineticCourtz TruthSocial: https://truthsocial.com/@CourtenayTurner Instagram: https://instagram.com/kineticcourtz?utm_medium=copy_link Telegram: https://t.me/courtenayturnerpodcastcommunity Read some of her articles: https://www.truthmatters.biz Listen to &/or watch the podcast here! https://linktr.ee/courtenayturner Support my work & Affiliate links: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/courtzt https://zstacklife.com/?ref=COURTENAYTURNER EXPAT MONEY SUMMIT 2023: https://2023.expatmoneysummit.com MAKE HONEY GREAT AGAIN https://www.makehoneygreatagain.com/ Promo Code: COURTZ FOX N SONS Coffee: https://www.foxnsons.com Promo Code: CTP Richardson Nutritional Center: https://rncstore.com/courtz The wellness company: https://www.twc.health/?ref=UY6YiLPqkwZzUX Enroll link: https://app.sharehealthcare.com/enroll? Referral code: courtz Www.HolyHydrogen.com Discount code: UPRISING144K LMNT: http://drinklmnt.com/CourtenayTurner Ignite Sales: https://www.universityofreason.com/a/29887/KVR3yvZo Mindset workshop: https://www.universityofreason.com/a/2147526145/KVR3yvZo Critical thinking trivium method: https://www.universityofreason.com/a/2147486641/KVR3yvZo Solutions webinar: https://www.universityofreason.com/a/2147492490/KVR3yvZo Richard's GTW freedom vault: https://www.universityofreason.com/a/2147506649/KVR3yvZo https://www.universityofreason.com/a/29887/KVR3yvZo ©2023 All Rights Reserved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christians are called to be different from the world, but engaged with the world. That's not comfortable, but it is essentially Christian.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3279340/advertisement

Christians are called to be different from the world, but engaged with the world. That's not comfortable, but it is essentially Christian.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3279343/advertisement

Christians are called to be different from the world, but engaged with the world. That's not comfortable, but it is essentially Christian.

How should we as Christians address the culture at hand? Should we face them head-on or be more concerned with our individual Christian communities? Today I talk about two options we have as the church- Theonomy or the Benedict Option. Both of them are seeking to figure out how we can weather the cultural storm. Whatever option resonates with you it's not possible to stay in the middle. The Orthopraxy Podcast exists to talk about the Christian life and living out what we believe. Every week we sit down with a guest to talk about the practical things in our faith. Join us every Wednesday for new episodes. Orthopraxy is a ministry of Finish Line Ministries International. Finish Line Ministries International is committed to the work of Training Pastors, Equipping The Church, Providing For Orphans, and Reaching The Lost in Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. Working alongside the remarkable men and women of southeast Africa, Finish Line Ministries International creates and develops ministry initiatives specifically designed to impact lives, proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and establish His church. Follow us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/orthopraxypod/ Follow us on Tik Tokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@orthopraxypod Subscribe on Youtube/@orthopraxypodcast Listen on your favorite podcast platformhttps://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/.. Learn more about our Initiatives:www.finishlineminitries.org Follow Finish Line: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FinishLineIntl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FinishLineIntl

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comMark is a journalist, political scientist, historian of ideas, and a longtime friend since my twenties, when we studied political thought together. He has taught at NYU and the University of Chicago, and he's currently a professor of humanities at Columbia. His many fine books include The Once and Future Liberal, The Reckless Mind, and The Shipwrecked Mind, and his forthcoming book is Ignorance and Bliss: On Wanting Not to Know. In this episode we focus on his essay, “On Indifference,” and the introduction he wrote for Thomas Mann's Reflections of a Nonpolitical Man. It was a fantastic conversation. For two clips of our convo — on whether political indifference is unjust, and the political consequences of the decline of novel reading — pop over to our YouTube page. Other topics: Mark's working-class upbringing in Detroit; “falling in with Jesus freaks” as a teenager; making it to Harvard; absorbing Thomas Mann and The Magic Mountain; Isaiah Berlin; the rivalry between Sartre and Aron; Orwell's willingness to break ranks; The Lord Chandos Letter and walking away from writing; the moral hysteria after Trump's election; Mark signing the Harper's letter; the lack of perspective among young people who feel oppressed; how the most “privileged” are often the most depressed; rising levels of loneliness among teens; the dwindling of connections with extended family; the impact of the Internet and Covid on interacting with bodies; the importance of facial expressions; the need for silence and meditation; the problem of tourists using phones and drones; Johann Hari's Stolen Focus; slowing the pace of capital for the sake of community; Rod Dreher's The Benedict Option; the cultural impact of Vatican II; the reaction to wokeness in France and Italy; and my 2016 essay, “My Distraction Sickness and Yours.”Browse the Dishcast archive for another discussion you might enjoy (the first 102 episodes are free in their entirety — subscribe to get everything else). Coming up: Nigel Biggar on his qualified defense of colonialism, Tabia Lee on her firing as a DEI director, Chris Stirewalt on Fox News, Ben Smith on going viral, John Oberg on veganism, and Patrick Deneen on a post-liberal future. Send your guest recs and pod comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

Could totalitarianism take root in America? What does it mean to "live not by lies"?  Rod Dreher is a senior editor at The American Conservative and the author of several books, including The Benedict Option. He joins the show to answer these questions and discuss his new book, Live Not by Lies: A Manual for Christian Dissidents. Solzhenitsyn's 1974 essay is here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

Church of England priest Jamie Franklin and doctoral student of Divinity Clinton Collister sit down with author of Loving and Hating the World: Ambivalence and Discipleship James Lawson. Fr James' book makes the challenging claim that true Christian discipleship consists in neither wholly accepting nor in wholly rejecting the world but in maintaining a holy balance between those two extremes. We examined this argument in the light of theological sensibilities such as the Radical Orthodoxy movement and that of Rowan Williams. We also explored the philosophy of Charles Taylor in the same light and considered the potential for a revived Christian Platonism that sees the material world not as a prison-house for the soul but as a conduit of transcendence. In the final section of the conversation, we spoke about Rod Dreher and The Benedict Option and ask why Dreher's thesis has been given short shrift in some Anglican circles.This is a vital conversation for any Christian attempting to come to terms with our relationship to the prevailing culture and the call of God upon our lives as disciples.Thanks for listening. To get in touch, please send an email to holycofe@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter @holycofe1.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comAurelian is a political scientist and professor at Indiana University in Bloomington. His two most recent books are A Virtue for Courageous Minds: Moderation in French Political Thought and Faces of Moderation: The Art of Balance in an Age of Extremes. His forthcoming book is Why Not Moderation?: Letters to Young Radicals. If you think you know what moderation is, Aurelian will surprise you. Not mushy; not vague; not the median: it's a political temperament and philosophy with its own distinctive heritage. We talk of Raymond Aron and George Orwell, Albert Camus and Michael Oakeshott, Isaiah Berlin and Adam Michnik. And why we need these kinds of thinkers today.For two clips of our convo — on whether the right or left is more of a threat to moderates, and why moderates oppose the notion of salvation — pop over to our YouTube page. Other topics: Aurelian growing up in communist Romania near Ukraine; his five key principles of moderation; the French philosopher Raymond Aron and his rivalry with Sartre; Camus and Orwell as men of the left whom leftists hated; Isaiah Berlin and pluralism; Tocqueville, Judith Shklar, and Montaigne; relativism vs. skepticism; Keynes, and how liberty and equality are not incompatible; Machiavelli and the role of luck in politics; Oakeshott, politics as the art of improvisation; Adam Michnik's courage in dark times; Plato on when moderation is not a good thing; MLK's critique of moderates, Flight 93 elections, the Benedict Option, the cancel culture of the right, Oscar Wilde and the need for relaxed humor in politics. Yes, it was a lot. But we had a lot of fun as well.

Knowing Introductions First impressions Background on Other Feminisms and Leah Sargeant Reading How is the newsletter structured? What sort of community and what sort of thought does that structure encourage? Why might it be valuable to expand the scope of feminism as most people define it to include issues of life and euthanasia? Same question, but for the boyhood issues raised in the education issue. One of the things that made me a paid subscriber is how Sargeant incorporates past reader comments into future issues. Were there any particular comments that stood out to you as thought-provoking? Passing On Alexis: Aging with Grace: Flourishing in an Anti-Aging Culture ; For the Children’s Sake (also AmblesideOnline or Charlotte Mason’s 6-volume set) Sarah: Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary by Brant Pitre Victoria: Building the Benedict Option by Leah Sargeant Related Episodes: #128, Invisible Women

The guys discuss a typological observation which compared Noah to Christ -- and did so terribly. This leads into an interesting discussion of biblical types and anti-types -- and how to tell if such an observation is worth anything. Nate explains why we should be the flood, not the Ark: the Benedict Option misreads the Noah story. Then the guys move on to dangerous careers like bull-riding and mountain-climbing. Are dangerous professions acceptable for men? And how can a wife sabotage a man with a dangerous career? The answers depend on the story they're in...

The guys discuss a typological observation which compared Noah to Christ -- and did so terribly. This leads into an interesting discussion of biblical types and anti-types -- and how to tell if such an observation is worth anything. Nate explains why we should be the flood, not the Ark: the Benedict Option misreads the Noah story. Then the guys move on to dangerous careers like bull-riding and mountain-climbing. Are dangerous professions acceptable for men? And how can a wife sabotage a man with a dangerous career? The answers depend on the story they’re in...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comRod is an old-school blogger and author living in Budapest. He's a senior editor at The American Conservative and has written several bestsellers, including The Benedict Option and Live Not by Lies. He's currently writing a book about bringing the enchantment back to Christianity in a time of growing secularism. He was enchanted himself after taking LSD in college, putting him on the path to Christianity — something he hasn't talked about in public until now. We've been sparring online for a couple of decades, while remaining friends. For two clips of our convo — Rod coming to terms with his father being in the KKK, and breaking from the Catholic Church after learning of suicides by sex-abuse victims — pop over to our YouTube page. Other topics: television as a way for Rod to escape the racism of the rural South, his struggle for his father's acceptance, meeting gay kids for the first time in boarding school, his youthful indiscretions of drinking and casual sex, his family rejecting him after moving home for his dying sister, reconciling with his dad, his friendly correspondence with a gay meth addict, his current divorce and moving to Budapest, and Rod believing that homosexuality and transness are “disordered” — and my profound disagreement with him on both counts. It's one of the most revealing episodes we've had yet.Peruse the Dishcast archives for another episode you might enjoy — more than one hundred at this point. The podcast is part of The Weekly Dish on Substack. To subscribe and receive the weekly emails and full offerings, including the entire episodes, go here: https://andrewsullivan.substack.com/subscribe

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In This Episode:Rod Dreher joins the podcast to discuss “The Benedict Option,” a program for living an authentically Christian life in an anti-Christian culture that reigns today in the liberal Westwhat conservatives in America need to learn from Hungarian conservatives about conserving Christian culturewhy Christians in the post-Christian West need to adopt a new disposition towards state power, evangelization, and interactions with non-ChristiansTexts Mentioned:The Benedict Option  by Rod Dreher“When Gay Rights Clash with Religious Freedom” by Tish Harrison Warren“A Small Texas City Gets a Drag-Queen Parade for Christmas” by Kevin E. StuartLive Not by Lies  by Rod DreherThe Matter with Things by Iain McGilchristRod Dreher's DiaryBecome a part of ISI:Become a MemberSupport ISIUpcoming ISI Events

Ark Think: it's a way of dealing with difficult times. When you can't handle all that is coming at you, you build an ark for refuge. Thinkers like Aaron Renn, among others, have talked about this kind of thing as people deal with decline and difficult times. It's the premise of Rod Dreher's The Benedict Option. In this episode, Adam Koontz and I discuss the attitudes behind this way of thinking and put forward a better way.  ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Regular Guest: Fr. Adam Koontz ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the Journal here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/subscribe/ You can read the Gottesblog here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/gottesblog/ You can support Gottesdienst here: https://www.gottesdienst.org/make-a-donation/ As always, we, at The Gottesdienst Crowd, would be honored if you would Subscribe, Rate, and Review. Thanks for listening and thanks for your support. 

Rod Dreher joins me for a wide-ranging discussion of his previous book, The Benedict Option , and his most recent book, Live Not By Lies. We talk about what changed between his writing the two books, how Christians choose to sleepwalk through much of the cultural onslaught, and what we should do in preparation for what is coming.    Books:  The Benedict Option Live Not By Lies Blog The American Conservative  

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Dr. Tom Curran begins a new series highlighting families living the Benedict Option, starting with Thomas & Christina Yep. Hear about the Yep's discernment process and journey into refuge. Check Out House of Royals Merchandise!

My twitter account has been suspended for “ban evasion.” Please follow me on telegram by copy and pasting this address into the search bar: https://t.me/astralplanewalker Raw Egg Nationalist is the hardest working man on the internet, single-handedly publishing Mans World Journal, writing his own articles for various publications, and authoring four original books, including the most recent “Eggs Benedict Option.”We spend two hours exploring the insights and ideas in the book, and I can't possibly recommend it highly enough, he goes from Platos dialogues to the official plans of the WEF and Alexander Dugins critique, to neolithic farming and “voluntary self-nomadization” and Russia Dacha farming.Buy the book directly from Antelope HillVisit Raw Egg Nationalist at his new website.And follow him on Twitter and buy all his other books on Amazon!

Church of England vicars Jamie Franklin and Daniel French sat down to chat about the big stories in the news: the Queen's funeral (again), "far-right" evil fascists taking power in Italy, building Benedict Option style communities for the transmission of the faith and what to do when your deanery synod is populated by eco-loons. Before all that, however, Jamie was privileged to be joined by distinguished political philosopher Dr Yoram Hazony, chair of the Edmund Burke Foundation and author of the new book 'Conversatism: A Rediscovery'. Topics included what is like to live a conservative life, the pitfalls of liberalism and Neo-Marxism, why nationalism is central to the conservative vision, whether or not Dr Hazony is a relativist, the appeal of Jordan Peterson and much much more!To support the show -Please see: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend and https://www.patreon.com/irreverend. Find these details and more at https://irreverendpod.com.Notices:Find links to our episodes, social media accounts and ways to support us at https://www.irreverendpod.com!Thursday Circles: http://thursdaycircle.comJamie's Good Things Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comIrreverend Sermon Audio: https://irreverendsermonaudio.buzzsprout.comLinks:An Open Letter Responding to NatCon "Statement of Principles" - https://europeanconservative.com/articles/commentary/an-open-letter-to-natcon/ Support the show

Well it's a little more of a normal-feeling Friday this week. Matt is back from his brush with CLOVID, we will do some headlines, crack some jokes, and spend some time with special guest, 'REN' (RawEggNationalist.com), a health and fitness enthusiast who just published a new book, titled The Eggs Benedict Option, with a forward written by our good friend, Noor. Health, Nutrition, and Fighting the New World Order —all themes that are near and dear to us all. Should be a good show, and we'll end with some classic C-SPAN Prank Calls, and more. Watch the full episode here: https://rumble.com/v1kbjt5-headlines-jokes-the-eggs-benedict-option-ft-raw-egg-and-matt-91622.html Support Our Proud Sponsors: Blue Monster Prep: An Online Superstore for Emergency Preparedness Gear (Storable Food, Water, Filters, Radios, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, and so much more). Use code 'FRANKLY' for Free Shipping on every purchase you make @ https://bluemonsterprep.com/ Secret Nature CBD: 100% organic CBD rich cannabis flower bred so low in THC that they are legally certified as hemp and can be shipped nationwide. High-CBD, low-THC means all the benefits of full spectrum cannabinoids and terpenes without the high, or negative effects like anxiety and paranoia. Pre-rolls, Oils, Tinctures, and more - Promo Code 'FRANKLY' at SecretNatureCBD.com for 20% OFF SUPPORT the Show and New Media: Sponsor through QFTV: https://www.quitefrankly.tv/sponsor SubscribeStar: https://www.subscribestar.com/quitefrankly One-Time Gift: http://www.paypal.me/QuiteFranklyLive Official QF Merch: https://bit.ly/3tOgRsV Sign up for the Free Mailing List: https://bit.ly/3frUdOj Send Crypto: BTC: 1EafWUDPHY6y6HQNBjZ4kLWzQJFnE5k9PK LTC: LRs6my7scMxpTD5j7i8WkgBgxpbjXABYXX ETH: 0x80cd26f708815003F11Bd99310a47069320641fC FULL Episodes On Demand: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/301gcES iTunes: http://apple.co/2dMURMq Amazon: https://amzn.to/3afgEXZ SoundCloud: http://bit.ly/2dTMD13 Google Play: https://bit.ly/2SMi1SF Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2tI5THI BitChute: https://bit.ly/2vNSMFq Rumble: https://bit.ly/31h2HUg Watch Live On: QuiteFrankly.tv (Powered by Foxhole) DLive: https://bit.ly/2In9ipw Rokfin: https://bit.ly/3rjrh4q Twitch: https://bit.ly/2TGAeB6 YouTube: https://bit.ly/2exPzj4 CloutHub: https://bit.ly/37uzr0o Theta: https://bit.ly/3v62oIw Rumble: https://bit.ly/31h2HUg How Else to Find Us: Official WebSite: http://www.QuiteFrankly.tv Official Forum: https://bit.ly/3SToJFJ Official Telegram: https://t.me/quitefranklytv DISCORD Hangout: https://bit.ly/2FpkS11 Twitter: @PoliticalOrgy Gab: @QuiteFrankly Truth Social: @QuiteFrankly GETTR: @QuiteFrankly

Do you want to drastically impact your community? A flourishing home is a powerful place that draws us deeper into faith. Join us as we chat with Dr. Carrie Gress, the author of Theology of Home, about how we can faithfully reflect Christ in our homes.    Carrie Gress Show Notes  Theology of Home Website  Theology of Home: Finding the Eternal in the Everyday by Carrie Gress  Theology of Home II: The Spiritual Art of Homemaking by Carrie Gress  Theology of Home: At the Sea by Carrie Gress  The Benedict Option by Rod Dreher  The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis  Strange New World by Carl Trueman  The Strong Women Podcast 41. Faithfulness in Turmoil with Rod Drehr   The Strong Women Podcast S2 19: The Modern View of Identity With Carl Trueman  Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc   Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which “exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ.” Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/    The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/    Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women 

Rod Dreher is a senior editor at The American Conservative. He has written and edited for the New York Post, The Dallas Morning News, and National Review, and his commentary has been published in The Wall Street Journal and the Weekly Standard. He is the bestselling author of The Benedict Option, The Little Way of Ruthie Leming, Crunchy Cons, and How Dante Can Save Your Life.Rod's latest book, "Live Not By Lies" draws on the wisdom of Christian survivors of Soviet persecution to warn American Christians of approaching dangers.Conduit Church pastor, Darren Tyler interviewed Rod live at Conduit Church.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rod_Dreherhttps://www.amazon.com/Live-Not-Lies-Christian-Dissidents/dp/0593087399

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Former atheist Leah Libresco rejected religious belief until she encountered intelligent Christians at Yale University. Her search to find the grounding of objective morality led her to God. Resources written by Leah: Website:  www.leahlibresco.com  Book:  Arriving at Amen (the story of her conversion from atheist to Catholic) Book:  Building the Benedict Option (a guide to […]

Kale sits down with Tara Ann Thieke to discuss The Machine, Spirits, Technology and the struggle to be human.   In the first half of the show they talk about what it could mean to be in a "post-Christian" world and the limits of the liberal order, and in particular what the implications are for people raised in this order and the reality of the meaning crisis. In the second half they talk about spirits.    Topics covered: Ellul and Illich Edith Stein paying attention to the face as an antidote to memes human person as Icon rather than thing or instrument curating your own social media game Spirits and compulsion Millennials have been lied to Benedict Option for those who have "timed out" the spirit of Ahriman Buffered and Porous models no neutrality in the spirit world

Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk answer a listener question about Pacifism and discuss the apathy of the Benedict Option, the framing of the world wars in modern memory, the effects of demographics on American cities, and the origins of the Spanish Flu. Visit our website -  A Brief History of Power Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID and Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO Dr Koontz - Agrarian, Egghead -  Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne Rev Fisk - Author, Fanatic - St Paul Rockford Music thanks to Verny

This is a discussion of the Benedict Option and how to implement it today.