Podcasts about public square

In this special episode of The Public Square podcast with David Zanotti, Gabe joins the conversation to explore the importance of thoughtful cultural engagement in a noisy, divided world. Together, they discuss the role Christians play in shaping culture through wisdom, courage, truth, and meaningful conversation rather than outrage or fear. Gabe covers the origin story and mission of THINQ to the discipleship, leadership, and challenges facing families, churches, and the next generation. This episode encourages us to stay curious, think well, and advance good. Learn more about THINQ Dinners. Learn more about the work of The Public Square and American Policy Roundtable. Resources: Host a THINQ Dinner—Learn More & Sign Up Sign up for THINQ Summit 2026 October 1-3 in Nashville, TN. Take the THINQ Assessment to help you understand how you naturally think, learn, and grow in your faith. You may also like The THINQ Framework by Gabe Lyons on THINQMedia.com. Bring THINQ talks and conversations into your local community with THINQ Local. Subscribe to THINQ News & Data to receive news stories every Thursday delivered directly to your inbox. Create a free THINQ Account and download the THINQ Media app on your smart TV to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at thinqmedia.com. Apply the THINQ Framework as you think through cultural topics. Host a THINQ Let's Talk conversation series in your home:  Let's Talk Relationships Let's Talk Civility Let's Talk Mental Health Let's Talk Tech Detox Let's Talk Politics More from the THINQ Podcast Network: Rhythms for Life with Rebekah & Gabe Lyons The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips NextUp with Grant Skeldon NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons Now on YouTube! Subscribe, Like, and Share:  THINQ Media UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons NextUp with Grant Skeldon Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Principal, Faith in the Public Square and Co-Principal of The Religious Nationalisms Project the Reverend Peter Cook, CEO of The Business Council of New York State Heather Mulligan, Siena University Professor of Economics Aaron Pacitti, and an Associate Professor in the department of sociology at Vassar College. Her research is on health, wellness, and medical knowledge Catherine Tan.

If the American system of government is a two-party system and you don't belong to either party... have you been disenfranchised? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Politics The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026

The myth is often propagated that America is a two-party system... but is that actually true? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Politics The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Monday, June 1, 2026

Dive into the complexities of geopolitics, the ethics of AI, and the power of human connection. Join us on GPS as we explore these pressing issues with experts and thought leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can we just skip the big hoopla about the 4th of July? Or does remembering the Declaration matter enough to do something about it? Please tune in this week to The Public Square® and find out. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti.  thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, May 29th, 2026  

This summer, people will be coming from across the country to Valley City, Ohio to be a part of the groundbreaking for what will soon be Declaration Hall. Will you be there? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Declaration 250 The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Friday, May 29, 2026

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Principal at Faith in the Public Square and Co-Principal of The Religious Nationalisms Project the Reverend Peter Cook, Former Mayor of the City of Albany Kathy Sheehan, and Diplomat in Residence at Bard College Donna Welton.

We're throwing a party of the 4th of July in Valley City, Ohio to celebrate America's 250th birthday... and you're invited! Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Declaration 250 The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026

You're invited to a 4th of July party! Come celebrate America's 250th birthday with us at the American Mission Center as we break ground on Declaration Hall! Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Declaration 250 The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026

What's something you can do to celebrate the 4th of July this year? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Declaration 250 The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Is there a book somewhere that tells you how to celebrate the 4th of July? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Declaration 250 The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Monday, May 25, 2026

Today we re-broadcast a special episode as a timely way to honor Memorial Day. Journey back to the early 1900's and hear the story of a young man from Canada who left his home and family to serve in the Great War. The story is told by his surviving son, American author and businessman John D. Beckett who wrote, The War Letters. You won't want to miss this true story on The Public Square®. Special Guest: John Beckett Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti.  thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, May 22nd, 2026  

How did Benjamin Franklin's perspective on religion and faith change over time? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Friday, May 22, 2026

How should we go about celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026

Blaise Bryant, as stated on LinkedIn, is a communicator, podcaster, advocate, voiceover artist, digital accessibility consultant, and Dad. Blaise joins Disability in the Public Square on Global Accessibility Awareness Day, WCAG 2.1 and what more we can do on accessibility.

Why should anyone care whether the founding fathers were deists as we prepare to celebrate America's 250th anniversary? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Disability in the Public Square take a look at the "R-Word" and the use in today's society. A quick Google search shows you how often famous people are using the word and the implications for all of us.

A recent article from the Associated Press came out debunking the claim that the founders of America were deists... so why is no one talking about it? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026

We at The Public Square® have been given the privilege of friendship with a great scholar, and we brought him in this week to talk about deism and the founding. Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Monday, May 18, 2026

Is there hope that we can ever get out of our national debt? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Role of Government The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Friday, May 15, 2026

We are blessed to have the esteemed historian, author, and friend Dr. W. B. Allen join our discussion on the origins of our country in the light of America's upcoming 250th Anniversary. This is an episode you will want to save and share for years to come. Please join us today on The Public Square®. The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti.  thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, May 15th, 2026  

How does the nation get out of debt? Are we locked into this mindset? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Role of Government The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026

Tucker Carlson. Candace Owens. Nick Fuentes. The conservative movementis fracturing — and conspiracy thinking is at the heart of it. In thisepisode of G3 Weekly, Scott Aniol breaks down the week's biggeststories through the lens of Scripture:4 STORIES THIS WEEK:1. President Trump's historic summit with Xi Jinping in Beijing2. Trump's Religious Liberty Commission3. America's birth rate hits another record low4. The rise of the "New Left"For more helpful resources, visit G3+ at plus.g3min.org. Use coupon code G3weekly for $20 off your annual subscription.

We didn't always have a national debt... so what happened? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Role of Government The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Is the federal debt a promise we can't keep? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Role of Government The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Is it moral to make a promise you know you can't keep? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Role of Government The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Monday, May 11, 2026

After more than 100 years, the myth that America's founders were predominantly deists has been openly refuted in a feature article in the Associated Press. For almost 50 years the American Policy Roundtable™ has studied, debated and published on this issue with scholars across the nation. Please tune in for a true moment in history on this episode of The Public Square®. The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti.  thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, May 8th, 2026  

This episode is a bit different from our usual content. We are bringing you a lecture from our inaugural conference, "Heaven and Earth, the Struggle for Faith and Science in the Public Square." If you missed our conference, you're in luck, because we're bringing you a key lecture from our very own Vijay Jayaraj. He dismantles the "green" movement and demonstrates, with compelling evidence, how these protocols damage the developing world. Visit our podcast resource page: https://cornwallalliance.org/listen%20to%20our%20podcast%20created%20to%20reign/Our work is entirely supported by donations from people like you. If you benefit from our work and would like to partner with us, please visit www.cornwallalliance.org/donate. 

Why do we forget to think about the comandments in the New Testament... like praying for those in authority? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti, Wayne Shepherd, and Alan C. Duncan thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Friday, May 8, 2026

Today we are asking the difficult question of who calls for more political violence - the left or the right? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti, Wayne Shepherd, and Alan C. Duncan thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the government cannot sort Americansinto congressional districts by the color of their skin. The mediasays it's a disaster. The Constitution says otherwise.4 STORIES THIS WEEK:1. Iran fires missiles at a U.S. Navy frigate — the Strait of Hormuzcrisis escalates while Europe refuses to help2.SCOTUS strikes down Louisiana's race-based redistricting map — whyLouisiana v. Callais is a landmark win for equal protection and acolorblind Constitution3.Young men are flooding conservative churches — but is it genuinerevival or cultural reaction? The data, the dangers, and the biblicalresponse4.2026 midterms preview — the battle for the Senate, recordretirements, and what Christians need to knowFor more helpful resources, visit G3+ at plus.g3min.org. Use coupon code G3weekly for $20 off your annual subscription.

Across the political spectrum, do we forget that people read, listen to, and are shaped by words? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti, Wayne Shepherd, and Alan C. Duncan thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026

How can half-truths be just as dangerous as outright lies when rationalizing whether or not to take a drastic action? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti, Wayne Shepherd, and Alan C. Duncan thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Miroslav Volf is back, and this time he brought his friend — poet and theologian Christian Wiman — and their book Glimmerings, collection of letters exchanged over years of friendship that moves from the problem of religious language to the hiddenness of God to what it means to trust without being able to specify what you're trusting toward. It's one of the more unusual and quietly devastating books I've read in a while, and the conversation was every bit as good. In it we discuss... The origin of their friendship and the letter exchange that became Glimmerings Why big words like faith, grace, and redemption slip free from meaning — and why that's a theological problem, not just a poetic one Attention, divine agency, and the debate between active receptivity and God's ontological priority Christian writing letters from a hospital room during an experimental bone marrow transplant — and what he felt, and didn't feel, about God's presence The hiddenness of God versus Christ hidden in the faces of non-Christian friends The cross, the resurrection, and why one is visceral and the other remains mostly imagination The risk of faith, William James's mountain climber, and why Wallace Stevens kept pointing toward a further leap The "masters of suspicion" and why intellectual culture rewards doubt more than hope The hard sayings of Jesus — the passages that act like shards of glass, and what it means to park them rather than tame them Where two or three are gathered — and whether that was always a warning about what happens at five hundred You can WATCH the conversation on YouTube Miroslav Volf is the Henry B. Wright Professor of Systematic Theology at Yale Divinity School and founder of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture. Born in Croatia and shaped by the former Yugoslavia, his theology has always been grounded in lived encounter with violence, nationalism, and the misuse of religious language. Previous podcasts with Miroslav Faith in the Public Square in the Era of Trump. When Neighbors Turn on Neighbors Christian Wiman is a poet, essayist, and editor widely regarded as one of the most important American religious writers of his generation. He is the author of My Bright Abyss — a memoir of faith written in the shadow of a rare blood cancer diagnosis — and multiple acclaimed poetry collections. He edited Poetry magazine for a decade and now teaches at the Yale Institute for Sacred Music and Yale Divinity School. Theology Beer Camp 2026 — The God-Podcalypse — hits Kansas City October 8–10, exactly one month before the election. Thirty scholars (Ilia Delio, Cornel West, Diana Butler Bass, Gary Dorrien, and a stack more), thirty God-pods, four post-apocalyptic stages, and the community everyone keeps telling us is the real reason they come back. Come find your people at ⁠Theology Beer Camp ONLINE CLASS - Theology for Troublemakers: Christian Social Ethics from the Margins⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This 6-week online course, led by Dr. Gary Dorrien and Dr. Aaron Stauffer, recovers the radical tradition of Christian social ethics — from Reverdy Ransom and Reinhold Niebuhr to James Cone and the Welfare Rights Movement — and asks what faithfulness demands of us right now. Weekly lectures, live Q&A conversations, guest lecturers, and an online community included.

Why have there have been so many attempts to kill American presidents through the years? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti, Wayne Shepherd, and Alan C. Duncan thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Monday, May 4, 2026

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Given the recent shootings at the White House Correspondents dinner we are prompted with many questions regarding assassination attempts. Are there any trends? What are the influences and can we stop this?    We also have an interview with Jon Decker, a member of The White House press corps, who attended the correspondents dinner and was an eye witness that evening. This is an episode you don't want to miss today on The Public Square®. The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti.  thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, May 1st, 2026  

Why talk about the Bible when talking about America? Dave Zanotti discusses, this week on The Public Square®. Topic: Our Mission  thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Friday, May 1, 2026

Why don't we play it safe when it comes to content on The Public Square®? Tune in today to hear more about the mission of this program.  Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026

Why is The Public Square® Free? Topic: Our Mission  thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026

How Do I Get The Public Square®? Topic: Our Mission  thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026

What is The The Public Square®?  Topic: Our Mission  thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Monday, April 27, 2026

What does the Bible say about why can't wars last forever? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: International News The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Friday, April 24, 2026

How can you tell who are the "good guys" and the "bad guys" when you're looking at complex international conflicts? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: International News The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026

Today my guest is Samanth Subramanian, who is a journalist and writer and the author of the recent books The Web Beneath the Waves and A Dominant Character: The Radical Science and Restless Politics of J. B. S. Haldane. We talked about under water sea cables and choke points in critical global infrastructure, the intersection of technology and geopolitics, large language models, JBS Haldane and the relationship between science and politics, and much more. Recorded March 25th, 2026. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links. Connect with Ideas of India Follow us on X Follow Shruti on X Follow Samanth on X Click here for the latest Ideas of India episodes sent straight to your inbox. Timestamps (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:35) - Vulnerability and Resilience: Grappling with the Fragility of Undersea Connections (00:03:48) - Underwater Sea Cables (00:10:48) - How America's Big Tech Companies Dominate Bandwidth (00:14:37) - Concentration of Infrastructure (00:20:27) - The 2Africa Cable and Countries Without Leverage (00:27:17) - Geopolitical Vulnerabilities (00:34:51) - Indian Resilience (00:39:27) - Choke Points in the Global AI Economy (00:44:05) - The Challenges of Decommissioning Nuclear Plants (00:49:45) - On the Frontiers and Ethics of AI Technology (00:56:37) - Haldane's Legacy and Science in the Public Square (01:06:34) - Optimism and Pessimism About the Future of Science (01:12:59) - Outro

The conversation around the war with Iran continues. How can one have any hope or peace during such difficult world events that are out of our control? Let's learn, discuss, and pray together on The Public Square®. The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026  

Is all the news, talk hosts, and chatter running your life? Let's push pause and share how we filter the media and constant 24 hour news cycle in order to keep our alignment with the truth. Join us today on the Public Square®. The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, April 17th, 2026