Podcast appearances and mentions of Christian Smith

GPF contributor Kamran Bokhari recently wrote that massive geopolitical change has come to the Middle East in the form of the attack on Gaza, a weakening of Iran, paralyzing of Hezbollah, the overthrow of the Assad regime in Syria and much more. Considering all these developments and the way in which Israel's actions are driving events in the region, Dr. Bokhari was back on the Club's Podcast+ with host Christian Smith to discuss Israel's wider strategy and what he predicts for the future. Recorded Thursday, September 11, 2025. This clip is part of a full-length episode available to our ClubGPF members. To find out more about ClubGPF, go to www.geopoliticalfutures.com/joinclubgpf.

Over the weekend, the leaders of countries like China, Russia, India and Pakistan arrived in Tianjin, China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. Meanwhile, on Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping was joined by Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un for a victory parade celebrating the end of the Second World War in Tiananmen Square. As Xi spoke of nothing less than creating a new global security and economic order, while U.S. President Trump claimed that the trio were conspiring against America, what are the real takeaways from such high-profile events? Shifts away from the U.S. are nothing new, but in this rapidly changing world, could this be different? GPF Chairman George Friedman joined Talking Geopolitics host Christian Smith to discuss it all, as well as how India factors into the equation. Visit http://www.geopoliticalfutures.com for world-class geopolitical analysis and discussion.   *Note: In reference to China GDP data mentioned in this episode, China's growth rate is a little below 4% whereas at its highest point it was 15%.

Christian Smith joins Emile Donovan to discuss news making headlines in Europe.

Hur kan det vara så svårt för en liten leveransrobot att våga sig över gatan trots att risken för krock verkar utesluten? Och vad är det som gör att robotarnas allmänna intåg i vår vardag fortsätter att dröja? Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Sedan en tid syns de på gatorna i Stockholm och många andra städer i världen: små robotar på hjul som ska leverera mat till kunder. Men att samspela med människor till fots och bakom ratten är inte lätt, vilket också visat sig gälla självkörande bilar. Att förstå människors intentioner är den stora utmaningen, och det kan vara mer krävande än vi anar. Gäster i podden: Hannah Pelikan, interaktionsforskare och biträdande universitetslektor vid Linköpings universitet; Christian Smith, robotikforskare, docent och lektor vid KTH. Poddledare: Lena Nordlundlena.nordlund@sr.seProducent: Björn Gunérbjorn.guner@sr.se

Two years ago my son Christian and I recorded an interview in London. Many people commented on it, and many messages requested a repeat. So, under some difficult circumstances we managed it. We have another discussion on whether London is a better place to live…. or otherwise. Next week Mrs Producer returns, along with The Mailroom and reports on our sojourn. File your comments and complaints at Leighton@newstalkzb.co.nz Haven't listened to a podcast before? Check out our simple how-to guide. Listen here on iHeartRadio Leighton Smith's podcast also available on iTunes:To subscribe via iTunes click here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The impending 25 per cent tariffs on India over its purchase of Russian oil appears bold. While the US said its primary motivation was to hit Putin where it hurts, it understandably prompted a strong reaction from the government in New Delhi. So why is the US government willing to target India, what does China have to do with it, and what does it say about Trump's overall strategy? GPF Chairman George Friedman joins Talking Geopolitics host Christian Smith to discuss all this, and whether it will actually work.   Visit http://www.geopoliticalfutures.com for world-class geopolitical analysis and discussion.  

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Ken talks with Dr. Christian Smith “Why Religion Went Obsolete: The Demise of Traditional Faith in America” (Oxford University Press). L'articolo Meet the Author with Ken Huck – August 21, 2025 – Dr. Christian Smith “Why Religion Went Obsolete: The Demise of Traditional Faith in America” proviene da Radio Maria.

In this episode of B2B Sales Trends, Harry Kendlbacher speaks with Christian Smith, former Chief Revenue Officer at Splunk, about what it really takes to transform a business at scale. Christian helped lead Splunk through a massive shift — from $500M to $5B in recurring revenue and from on-prem to cloud SaaS. Drawing on his 35-year career, he shares what it means to go beyond traditional value selling and align the entire company around outcomes, impact, and economic value. Inside the conversation: - What it takes to lead an enterprise transformation of this magnitude. - Why traditional value selling falls short, and how to apply the Outcome → Impact → Value framework. - How to build a value-aligned organization where product, marketing, and sales speak the same language. - Best practices for defending spend in front of the CFO and giving champions “defendable artifacts” of value. - How to approach CXO conversations with confidence — without overengineering them. - Why use case taxonomies are essential to connecting features to real business outcomes. - What really gets in the way of transformation and how leaders can break down silos to align around the customer. If you're looking for practical insights on building a culture of value and showing up stronger in executive conversations, this episode is one you'll want to hear.

Check out my Tronic Radio on your favorite streaming platforms here: https://ssyncc.com/tronic-podcast/ Be sure to check out Khabiar's new ''Unequal EP'' out now on Tronic: https://ffm.to/tr540 01.G303 - Rauwer (Sonar Bliss Records) 02.Dolby D, Techflex - Gargantua (Sleaze Records) 03.S-file - Tansania (Drum Tool) (GND Records) 04.Khabiar - It Depends On (Tronic) 05.Rabent - Escandalo (Combine Audio) 06.Harry Connell - Winona Ryder Discount (Suara) 07.s/h/u/y/a - Diagonally (Recorded Things) 08.DJ Rush, Deas - Geeks On Hubbard feat. DJ Rush (Arts) 09.Oscar Sanchez - Errata (Resilient Recordings) 10.Christian Smith, Eric Sneo - Deluxe (Tronic) 11.Mark Williams - Tribal Jack (ANAOH) 12.Masaru, Takeshi Sato - KABUTO (Cristian Varela RMX) (Black Codes Experiments) 13.NEEN - Invitation (Semantica Records) 14.Adoo, Honn, Tride - K2C (Tronic) 15.Kadoc - You Got To Be There (Urban Sound Of Amsterdam) 16.Ken Ishii - Scapegoat (Sway) 17.Fixon - La Habana Cut (ANAOH) 18.Khabiar - Unequal (Tronic) 19.Lerio Corrado - Lions Square (Unrilis) 20.Romain Richard - Brimbao (ANAOH) 21.Luciano Esse - The Moving (Mood Supplier Records) 22.Remco Beekwilder - Rogue FM (Pure Echo) 23.DJ SWISHERMAN - Asset 4 (Suara) 24.Khabiar - Metanoia (Tronic) 25.Gary Beck - Hopper (Mutual Rytm) 26.Axel Karakasis - Dream In Decay (Remain Records) 27.Oscar Escapa, Joanna Dark - Rolling (Tronic) 28.Khabiar - Inspyria (Tronic) 29.Drax Ltd. II - Amphetamine (Oscillator) This show is syndicated & distributed exclusively by Syndicast. If you are a radio station interested in airing the show or would like to distribute your podcast / radio show please register here: https://syndicast.co.uk/distribution/registration

Journalist Christian Smith joins Emile Donovan to discuss an extraordinary Ukraine summit in Washington, anti-government riots in Serbia, and the return of football.

A long-awaited meeting between Presidents Trump and Putin is slated for this Friday in Alaska. The summit, which comes after three and a half years of war in Ukraine, was announced last Friday after President Trump said that he was going to impose 50 percent tariffs on India. Excitement and trepidation in political circles across the US and Europe is making this feel like a big moment. But is it? Do we actually expect anything to come from this when the two sides appear so far apart? Chairman and Founder of Geopolitical Futures George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss the significance of and potential for the forthcoming meeting. Visit http://www.geopoliticalfutures.com for world-class geopolitical analysis and discussion.

Why has traditional religion declined so sharply in America since the early 1990s? Today, I have renowned sociologist Dr. Christian Smith to unpack the cultural, technological and generational forces behind the apparent obsolescence of religion in the West. Religion didn't just decline, it was quietly replaced. READ: Why Religion Went Obsolete: The Demise of Traditional Faith inby Christian Smith (https://a.co/d/4osqans)*Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf)*USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM)*See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK)FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://x.com/Sean_McDowellTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sean_mcdowell?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/Website: https://seanmcdowell.org

Traditional religion in the United States has suffered huge losses in recent decades. The number of Americans identifying as “not religious” has increased remarkably. Religious affiliation, service attendance, and belief in God have declined. More and more people claim to be “spiritual but not religious.” Religious organizations have been reeling from revelations of sexual and financial scandals and cover-ups. Public trust in “organized religion” has declined significantly. Crucially, these religious losses are concentrated among younger generations. This means that, barring unlikely religious revivals among youth, the losses will continue and accelerate in time, as less-religious younger Americans replace older more-religious ones and increasingly fewer American children are raised by religious parents. All this is clear. But what is less clear is exactly why this is happening. We know a lot more about the fact that traditional American religion has declined than we do about why this is so. Christian Smith is the William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Sociology and Founding Director of the Center for the Study of Religion and Society at the University of Notre Dame. Smith is well known for his research focused on religion, adolescents and emerging adults, and social theory. He has written many books, including Divided by Faith, Soul Searching, and Moral, Believing Animals. His new book is Why Religion Went Obsolete: The Demise of Traditional Faith in America.

Christian Smith joins Mark Leishman to discuss a fraught immigration climate in the UK, pressure on for Russia to agree to peace talks with Ukraine, and a Kiwi performer at the Edinburgh Fringe festival who's making headlines for his ability to fold a fitted sheet.

Last week, the U.S. Treasury sanctioned the Venezuelan group the Cartel de los Soles as a terrorist organization. President Trump has long considered the cartels to be terrorists and has made their destruction a key policy of his administration. The cartels export of drugs to the U.S. is having a devastating impact on parts of the country. In our new episode of Talking Geopolitics, join GPF Chairman George Friedman and host Christian Smith as they ask whether the cartels can they really be “destroyed,” and why this all has become a geopolitical issue? Visit http://www.geopoliticalfutures.com for world-class geopolitical analysis and discussion.

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Christian Smith joins Emile Donovan to discuss protests against President Volodymyr Zelensky in Ukraine over anti-corruption changes, and French President Macron and his wife Brigitte who are suing rightwing influencer Candace Owens.

Has traditional faith become obsolete in America? And if so, what are the main contributing factors? Until now, there has not been a thorough sociological analysis of the various factors contributing to the demise of religion in America since the 1990's. In this interview, rooted in his latest book Why Religion Went Obsolete, Dr. Smith offers a 30,000-foot analysis of why traditional religion has faded in America. Dr. Christian Smith is a highly influential sociologist and religious scholar. He is the William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Sociology and Director of the Center for the Study of Religion and Society at the University of Notre Dame. Smith received his MA and PhD from Harvard University in 1990 and his BA from Gordon College in 1983 ==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California. Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically. Watch video episodes at: https://bit.ly/think-biblically-video. To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you'd like us to cover or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast, email us at thinkbiblically@biola.edu.

If you are listening to this podcast, I'm guessing religion plays an important role in your life. It certainly does in mine. That's why I was a little put off by the title of Christian Smith's new book Why Religion Went Obsolete: The Demise of Traditional Faith in America. Religion is certainly not obsolete in my life. But I must say: After reading the book, and after having the conversation with him that you are about to hear, I think he may be right. Of course, a great deal hinges on how you define such words as “traditional faith” and “obsolete.” We'll talk about that in today's conversation. But even if he is not right in his overarching premise, a great many of the facts and details of his argument are worth consideration. James Davison Hunter, the elder statesman in the field of the sociology of religion has called Why Religion Went Obsolete an “era-defining book.” I completely agree with this assessment, and I recommend this book. And I hope this brief conversation with Christian Smith that I'm sharing with you will motivate you to go out and get it, read it, and discuss it with the folks in your church. Christian Smith is the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Sociology and Founding Director of the Center for the Study of Religion and Society at the University of Notre Dame. His previous books include Soul Searching: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of American Teenagers, a book in which he coined the phrase “moralistic therapeutic deism” to describe the religious belief of young people. It's a phrase that has become a part of the religious lexicon. Christian Smith spoke to me via zoom from his home in South Bend, Indiana. The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh. I'm your host Warren Smith. Until next time, may God bless you.

For this episode of Talking Geopolitics, we turn our attention to China, where President Xi Jinping has been busy intensifying a crackdown on high-ranking officials. But although China's president may seem like a permanent feature on the global stage, a shaky Chinese economy and circling rivals means that his rule is far from secure. Geopolitical Futures analyst and China expert, Victoria Herczegh, has been writing about this issue for GPF subscribers on our website, and now she joins host Christian Smith to discuss what lies behind Xi's purges, what keeps him up at night, and what might happen when Xi leaves office.

Episode 504: This week America was on full display as the Club World Cup Final was played in Met Life Stadium in NJ and NYCFC traveled to Charlotte.  Mike Allen and Mike Anderer are joined by Christian Smith to breakdown the week in soccer and to look ahead at a busy week for NYCFC with … Continue reading America / Ep 504 / Blue City Radio →

Podcast 287 of atomar audio, featuring cutting edge techno artists. This week we present you ALLFIVE from Finland. Tracklist: 01. Filippo Peschi - Scyma [Unity] 02. Confidential Recipe - Performer [Suara] 03. DaDrux - Yuuko [Bunk3r] 04. Krzysiek Teper - F**k Raw [Say What?] 05. Axel Karakasis - Brickwork [Suara] 06. Axel Karakasis - Spectrum Disorder [Remain] 07. Filterheadz - Helium [Unity] 08. DJ Dextro - Perihelion [KD Raw] 09. Christian Smith & John Selway - Sprawl (2023 Edit) [Tronic] 10. AeFe - Adenium [Rekktor Music] 11. Elad Magdasi - RedBox A1 [Front Left] 12. Maccari & Lofe - Tripping Over [Drawner] 13. SHDW & Obscure Shape - Poetic Justice [Mutual Rytm] 14. Yan Cook - Cold Spots [ARTS] 15. Adam Pecho - Manufacture [Format] ALLFIVE: @allfivemusic IG: www.instagram.com/_allfive/ atomar audio: www.facebook.com/atomar.audio www.instagram.com/atomaraudio

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Christian Smith beams in to share news from the other side of the globe, including Irish rap group Kneecap's controversial set at Glastonbury, a bad fortnight for British prime minister Keir Starmer, and Wimbledon opening during a heat wave.

Check out my Tronic Radio on your favorite streaming platforms here: https://ssyncc.com/tronic-podcast Christian Smith live @Warehouse3000, Melbourne, Australia This show is syndicated & distributed exclusively by Syndicast. If you are a radio station interested in airing the show or would like to distribute your podcast / radio show please register here: https://syndicast.co.uk/distribution/registration

Kaitlyn is back with another Getting Schooled episode, this time about heresy. Are heresies even real? How do we define them? And most importantly—should you call someone on the internet a heretic? We'll be back to normal kid questions on Curiously, Kaitlyn next week!   0:00 - Show Starts   0:38 - Theme Song   4:00 - What Even is Heresy?   8:00 - What's a Core Doctrine?   13:30 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to https://www.hiyahealth.com/CURIOUSLY to receive 50% off your first order   15:22 - Sponsor - Blueland - For 15% off first order of Blueland cleaning products, go to this link: https://www.blueland.com/CURIOUSLY   16:45 - Creeds vs Scripture?   24:41 - Resources   27:30 - End Credits   Resources: The Bible Made Impossible: Why Biblicism Is Not a Truly Evangelical Reading of Scripture by Christian Smith: https://a.co/d/j5mZ2Jr    Christian Theology: an Introduction by Alister McGrath and Matthew J. Thomas: https://a.co/d/aA04bop    Practicing Christian Doctrine: An Introduction to Thinking and Living Theologically by Beth Felker Jones: https://a.co/d/hatSVjT 

On Saturday US time, 7 B2 Spirit Bombers dropped more than a dozen Bunker Buster Bombs on Iran as part of a coordinated strike on three nuclear sites inside the country. It came just over a week after Israel began its own strikes on Iran, which it said was approaching the point of no return in the development of a nuclear weapon. But it has left the world asking: is this a turning point, the start of a new conflict in the Middle East? Or the end of another one? On the podcast, recorded Sunday, June 22nd, Geopolitical Futures chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss what's behind America's decision to attack, what next for Iran and the region, and whether the US may be dragged into another quagmire in the Middle East. Visit http://www.geopoliticalfutures.com for world-class geopolitical analysis and discussion.

Boris presents his weekly Transmissions Radio show featuring new and already established names in the music world. Check out the latest episodes on your favorite streaming platform: https://ssyncc.com/transmissions-podcast/ Christian Smith live @ D-Edge - Sao Paulo, Brazil This show is syndicated & distributed exclusively by Syndicast. If you are a radio station interested in airing the show or would like to distribute your podcast / radio show please register here: https://syndicast.co.uk/distribution/registration

Send us a textToday, we welcome a conversation with Dr. Christian Smith, one of America's leading sociologists of religion. He studied at Wheaton and Gordon College, earned an M.A. and PhD at Harvard, and serves currently as the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Sociology at the University of Notre Dame. You may know him from his groundbreaking research on adolescent spirituality, but in this episode, we dive into the sweeping themes of his current book, Why Religion Went Obsolete: The Demise of Traditional Faith in America, released in April 2025 from Oxford University Press.We examine the profound cultural and generational shifts that have contributed to the decline of religion in America—what Dr. Smith refers to as a slow but steady obsolescence. From the rise of the “nones” and the “spiritual but not religious,” to the scandals, the loss of clergy credibility, and the overwhelming politicization of faith, especially within evangelical circles, we unpack it all. Dr. Smith is data-driven, deeply thoughtful, and committed to honesty—he doesn't just describe the trends; he interprets them with nuance and care.We also talk about the fears that drive some religious communities to build protective bubbles—Christian schools, worldview camps, media silos—and how those moves may be accelerating the very decline they fear. This is a conversation about cultural change, generational transitions, science, sexuality, and what it means to seek moral grounding in a rapidly shifting world.This episode invites us to ask: When has religion truly been good? And can it be good again? As James Baldwin once said, “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” SHOW NOTESSupport the showBecome a Patron - Click on the link to learn how you can become a Patron of the show. Thank you! Ken's Substack Page The Podcast Official Site: TheBeachedWhiteMale.com

This is Thinking in Public, a program dedicated to intelligent conversation about frontline theological and cultural issues with the people who are shaping them.In this edition of the popular podcast series “Thinking in Public,” Albert Mohler speaks with William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Sociology and Director of the Center for the Study of Religion and Society at the University of Notre Dame, Christian Smith. They discuss his latest book, “Why Religion Went Obsolete: The Demise of Traditional Faith in America.”If you enjoyed this episode of Thinking in Public, you can find many more of these conversations here.You can purchase “Why Religion Went Obsolete” here.Sign up to receive every new Thinking in Public release in your inbox.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.

This week I have a very special guest mix up, from Italy we have a very talented DJ and producer Derio with a stripped down Peak time Driving Techno mix, expect to hear some of his own productions along with tracks by artist such as Pig & Dan, Joyhauser, Christian Smith, Charles D, Harvey Mckay and lots more great Techno. ⚡️Like the Show? Click the [Repost] ↻ button so more people can hear it!

In his new book, Why Religion Went Obsolete, sociologist Christian Smith argues that religion is not just declining; it is increasingly seen as unnecessary. People can be good without God. Religion does not play a positive role in the world. So, what is the future for the church? In this interview, Cole talks with Christian Smith about the data, the rise of the spiritual but not religious, and what the future might hold for the church. 

Our man in London, Christian Smith, is chatting to us about the UK launching a grooming gangs inquiry after claims officials avoided the ethnicity issue, protests against over tourism erupting in southern Europe, Tottenham Football Club suing Ineos over a dropped deal, and Westminster copping flak for a £10m door.

Why did religion become obsolete? Dr. Christian Smith, a renowned sociologist from the University of Notre Dame and author of the new book Why Religion Went Obsolete, joins us to explore the cultural shifts that have led to the decline of traditional religion in America since the 1990s. From the impact of neoliberal capitalism and postmodernism to the rise of the internet and changing family structures, Dr. Smith unpacks the complex forces reshaping faith. We also discuss the rise of alternative spiritualities, the role of Christian nationalism, and what this all means for society's future. Don't miss this deep dive into the sociology of religion and its place in modern America!CHAPTERS:(00:00 - Introduction)(00:28 - What Does "Obsolete" Mean for Religion?)(04:40 - What Happened in 1991?)(08:28 - Cultural Fragmentation and the Digital Revolution)(11:20 - How Neoliberal Capitalism Undermined Faith)(13:08 - The Impact of Postmodernism)(15:27 - September 11 and Religious Scandals)(18:54 - Changing Family Structures and Religion)(20:33 - Has Postmodernism Faded?)(23:37 - Explaining the Decline: Causal Mechanisms)(27:30 - Religion's Self-Inflicted Wounds)(29:48 - What Can Religious Communities Do?)(31:41 - The Rise of Traditionalist Micro-Movements)(34:15 - Has the Rise of the “Nones” Plateaued?)(39:22 - Obsolescence and the Future of Religion)(46:22 - Societal Impacts of Religious Decline)(52:52 - Closing Thoughts and Book Recommendation)Buy Why Religion Went Obsolete: The Demise of Traditional Faith in America - https://www.amazon.com/Why-Religion-Went-Obsolete-Traditional-ebook/dp/B0DXSZZYPF/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=theurban-20Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.aaronrenn.com/ 

Ken talks with Christian Smith, PhD “Handing Down the Faith: How Parents Pass Their Religion on to the Next Generation” (Oxford University Press) and Andrew Petiprin “The Faith Unboxed: Freeing the Catholic Church from the Containers People Put It In” (Catholic Answers Press). Christian Smith's book available at https://www.amazon.com/Handing-Down-Faith-Religion-Generation/dp/0190093323/ref=sr_1_1?crid=297ESVW3LIEAG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.VnFC13d8IJBaK68Cw5LYGgqa7Bnsq-1moJgHlzL38-A.fldJwcTjhHqf3r483SLVL_2gGzIfrgThXdFX74Nh154&dib_tag=se&keywords=christian+smith+handing+down+the+faith&qid=1749317505&sprefix=%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1  and Andrew's book at: https://shop.catholic.com/the-faith-unboxed/ L'articolo Meet the Author with Ken Huck – June 12, 2025 – Christian Smith, PhD “Handing Down the Faith: How Parents Pass Their Religion on to the Next Generation” and Andrew Petiprin “The Faith Unboxed: Freeing the Catholic Church from the Containers People Put It In” proviene da Radio Maria.

Check out my Tronic Radio on your favorite streaming platforms here: https://ssyncc.com/tronic-podcast Anthony Pappa live from Warehouse 3000, Melbourne, Australia 01.⁠Cass (UK) - Gothamania “Jamie Stevens Remix” [Stripped Recordings] 02.⁠Hernan Cattaneo & Mercurio - Sepulveda [Last Night On Earth[ 03.⁠Rolasoul - Hyperia [Plastic Fantastic Records] 04.⁠⁠Rolasoul - Everything Everywhere [Plastic Fantastic Records] 05.⁠Ezequiel Arias - Love Rhythm [Anjunadeep] 06.⁠Niceshot - With You “Gowzer Remix” [The Soundgarden] 07.⁠Gowzer - Cosmos [Plastic Fantastic Records] 08.⁠The Chemical Brothers - Do It Again “Betical Remix” [White Label] 09.⁠Mike Harkins - Strato [Sudbeat Music] 10.⁠⁠Bicep - Apricots “Baunder Remix” [Not On Label] 11.⁠Durante - Never B Alone [Anjunadeep] 12.⁠⁠Christian Smith & John Selway - Total Departure “Christian Smith Remake” [Tronic] 13.⁠Marc Romboy x Rafael Cerrato x Saints & Sinners - Pushin' Again [Bedrock] This show is syndicated & distributed exclusively by Syndicast. If you are a radio station interested in airing the show or would like to distribute your podcast / radio show please register here: https://syndicast.co.uk/distribution/registration

Rivalry and alliances in the Middle East go back centuries and have shaped the geopolitics of this region in a major way. On this clip of a recent ClubGPF Podcast+ episode, GPF contributing analyst Kamran Bokhari joined Christian Smith to examine the complicated relationship between the various factions, mainly Saudi Arabia and Turkey, and how this all fits together to forecast the future of the Middle East region. Visit http://www.geopoliticalfutures.com for world-class geopolitical analysis and discussion.

The U.S. decision to recuse itself from European security has created something of a crisis on the continent. America wants European countries to pick up their own defense spending and focus on their own region, following Vladimir Putin's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.  So what's the feeling in Europe about the risks countries there face from Russia? How are they navigating those threats? And do Americans and Europeans see them in the same way? Talking Geopolitics host Christian Smith was joined by Geopolitical Futures Chairman and Founder George Friedman and Antonia Colibasanu, GPF's Senior Analyst from on the ground in Romania to discuss. Visit http://www.geopoliticalfutures.com for world-class geopolitical analysis and discussion.

ALMA is the alias of María Pedraza, a DJ and producer from Rosario, Argentina, known for her emotive, tech-leaning approach to progressive music. Rooted in versatility, her productions and DJ sets blend textured rhythms with immersive emotional layers. Recent releases on Shine Music and Droid9 South America showcase her dub-inflected sound that hints at an unique creative voice. On this Balance Selections mix, ALMA makes true on that promise with a heads-down, smoked-out session that is cerebral and tough in equal measure. Featuring tracks from Hermanez, Christian Smith, Montw, and more, it's a set built for dark rooms and late-night introspection. @ALMA-SOUNDS

Journalist Christian Smith joins Emile Donovan for news from the UK, including a visit to Canada for King Charles, and some thrilling cheese-rolling races in Gloucester.

Christian Smith joins Emile Donovan to share British news and provincial hijinks: from a pivotal UK-EU summit, to a female contender for the Archbishop of Canterbury, and a Kiwi making the UK rich list.

Like much of the world, North American geopolitics looks very different to six months ago. Tariffs, border issues and suggestions of US troops in Mexico are creating concerns to America's south. On a recent episode of our ClubGPF's Podcast+, GPF director of analysis Allison Fedirka joined host Christian Smith as we continued our series on Trump's second term in office, looking at the geopolitics of North America. To learn more about ClubGPF, including more free audio and video clips, visit http://ow.ly/qHIP50JUPW2. Visit http://www.geopoliticalfutures.com for world-class geopolitical analysis and discussion.

In this episode, Sociologist Christian Smith discusses his new book Why Religion Went Obsolete. Smith explains that while traditional religion has been declining in America for decades, this decline hasn't resulted in greater secularism but rather a shift toward what he calls "re-enchantment culture." He argues that religion hasn't simply declined but has become obsolete - still functional but superseded by alternatives that better match contemporary sensibilities. Smith identifies numerous causal factors behind this obsolescence, including technological changes, neoliberal capitalism, transformed family structures, and the internet. He emphasizes how religious institutions often contributed to their own obsolescence through scandals and political entanglements. Our conversation explores how these changes have created a "millennial zeitgeist" that fundamentally mismatches with traditional religious structures, making religion feel outdated for younger generations who are raised with different cultural assumptions and technological environments. You can WATCH the conversation on YouTube Christian Smith is a renowned sociologist specializing in the study of religion in contemporary society. He currently teaches at the University of Notre Dame, where he conducts extensive research on religious trends, particularly among young Americans. Smith is the author of multiple influential books exploring faith, culture, and generational shifts, including his latest work Why Religion Went Obsolete. He previously developed the concept of "Moralistic Therapeutic Deism" to describe the dominant religious worldview of American teenagers. Smith's research often combines quantitative data analysis with qualitative interviews to understand the complex factors shaping religious participation and belief. His work examines how broad cultural and economic transformations affect religious institutions and practices, with particular attention to how different generations experience and express spirituality. Smith approaches religious change through a sociological lens that emphasizes cultural contexts rather than focusing solely on individual belief or institutional membership. Theology Beer Camp | St. Paul, MN | October 16-18, 2025 3 Days of Craft Nerdiness with 50+ Theologians & God-Pods and 600 new friends. ONLINE CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT: The Many Faces of Christ Today The question Jesus asked his disciples still resonates today: "Who do you say that I am?" Join our transformative 5-week online learning community as we explore a rich tapestry of contemporary Christologies. Experience how diverse theological voices create a compelling vision of Jesus Christ for today's world. Expand your spiritual horizons. Challenge your assumptions. Enrich your faith. As always, the class is donation-based (including 0), so head over to ManyFacesOfChrist.com for more details and to sign up! _____________________ Hang with 40+ Scholars & Podcasts and 600 people at Theology Beer Camp 2025 (Oct. 16-18) in St. Paul, MN. This podcast is a Homebrewed Christianity production. Follow the Homebrewed Christianity, Theology Nerd Throwdown, & The Rise of Bonhoeffer podcasts for more theological goodness for your earbuds. Join over 80,000 other people by joining our Substack - Process This! Get instant access to over 45 classes at www.TheologyClass.com Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It has been a tumultuous couple of weeks since U.S. President Donald Trump announced his sweeping tariffs, pushing the world's two biggest economies, the United States and China, into an ever-escalating trade war. The radical shifts taken by the administration have us at GPF wondering, could this be one of the most consequential months for global economics in the 21st century? And are the tariffs meant to disrupt the global economic system of free trade that's been in place since WWII? In this episode of Talking Geopolitics, Geopolitical Futures Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to examine just how we got here and to predict how long the tit for tat will continue. Visit http://www.geopoliticalfutures.com for world-class geopolitical analysis and discussion.

Check out my Tronic Radio on your favorite streaming platforms here: https://ssyncc.com/tronic-podcast Christian Smith Live @ Basement - Germany This show is syndicated & distributed exclusively by Syndicast. If you are a radio station interested in airing the show or would like to distribute your podcast / radio show please register here: https://syndicast.co.uk/distribution/registration

In this special episode, Sarah Allen, Jennifer Roach Lees, and Zachary Wright host a panel discussion on the topic “How Latter-day Saints and Evangelicals understand the Bible differently.” Panel participants: Stephen Smoot: https://www.plonialmonimormon.com/ Dr. Ben Spackman: https://benspackman.com/ Travis Anderson: @missionarydiscussions1286

As we edge over the halfway point of Donald Trump's first 100 days in his second term in office, it's possible we're seeing the start of America's terminal decline or its regeneration, depending on which side of the line you're on. While the US has been busily announcing the end of the post-World War II global order abroad, at home, the president seems to be even more rapidly trying to upend the status quo. In this episode of Talking Geopolitics, Geopolitical Futures Chairman George Friedman joins host Christian Smith to discuss what to make of Trump's first 50 days in office in the wider context of American history. Visit http://www.geopoliticalfutures.com for world-class geopolitical analysis and discussion.

As the world watches the Transatlantic Alliance continue to strain, America's allies to the West are wondering what it all means for them. Analysts Victoria Herczegh and Ronan Wordsworth joined host Christian Smith in our recent Podcast+ episode for ClubGPF members to discuss what Trump's second term means for Australia, AUKUS, and the Indo-Pacific at large. In this clip, the analysts share their thoughts on China's unusual military presence in the Tasman Sea off the coasts of Australia and New Zealand. To learn more about ClubGPF, including more free audio and video clips, visit http://ow.ly/qHIP50JUPW2. Visit http://www.geopoliticalfutures.com for world-class geopolitical analysis and discussion.

Check out my Tronic Radio on your favorite streaming platforms here: https://ssyncc.com/tronic-podcast Don't miss Christian Smith's remix for apaull's LCD track out now on Tronic's TREATMENT vol.2 compilation: https://www.submithub.com/link/tr522 1.Humar - Groovy Cycle [Duenia] 2.Kamilo Sanclemente - Whale Voices (Gai Barone Extended Remix) [Proton Music] 3.Miss Kittin, The Hacker - Ostbahnhof (Extended Version) [Nobody's Bizzness] 4.Fischerspooner - Danse en France (D.I.M Remix) [Kitsuné Music] 5.The Hacker - Monopoly [Different] 6.apaull - Strays (Life in Wartime Edit) [Life in Wartime] 7.Paul London - K.I.N.Z. [Kinetika Records] 8.Marc Romboy - Exeter [Systematic Recordings] 9.Madge, Noizu - Acid Rain (Extended Mix) [Confession] 10.Marc Romboy - Exeter [Systematic Recordings] 11.DJ Hell, Naiborg - Acid Boyfriend (Marc Romboy, André Winter Remix) [International Deejay Gigolo Records] 12.Andre Winter - OneZeroZero [Senso Sounds] 13.TOLEE - Chaos Theory [Reload Records] 14.Lampe, Konfusia - Nothing to Fear [Black Kat] 15.apaull (Christian Smith) - LCD (Christian Smith Remix) [Tronic] 16.Victor Ruiz, Alex Stein - Human Robot [Senso Sounds] 17.Anthony Rother - Man Up the Hill [Clash Lion] 18.Carbon - Lack of Empathy [IAMT] 19.Novem Vivit, 444 - Der Anfang [Duenia] 20.FOLUAL - Dark Symphony (Extended Mix) [Codex Recordings] 21.FOLUAL - Dark Symphony (Extended Mix) [Codex Recordings] 22.Shadowmaw - Second Wind [Black Kat] 23.Uven - Perennials (Ross Harper Remix) [City Wall Records] This show is syndicated & distributed exclusively by Syndicast. If you are a radio station interested in airing the show or would like to distribute your podcast / radio show please register here: https://syndicast.co.uk/distribution/registration