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A sweeping conversation on Middle East strategy and personal belief shows how JD Vance is tying geopolitics to his own political and religious journey. In this condensed summary of the full episode of Interesting Times with Ross Douthat, Ross Douthat and guest JD Vance break down the new Iran deal, why Vance thinks it could reduce energy risk, reopen the Straits of Hormuz, and keep pressure on Tehran, and why he says the agreement is not a repeat of the JCPOA. The discussion also covers Israel’s security concerns, Gulf state support, sanctions leverage, and the broader debate over national security and diplomacy. Then the focus shifts to Vance’s memoir Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith, his drift from childhood Christianity into atheism, and the role of family, marriage, and Christian friendship in his return to belief. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.

Bitcoin as a modern hedge: why a scarce, digital currency is changing how people save, move wealth, and challenge institutions. In this condensed summary (original ~60 minutes → new ~15 minutes), Ross Douthat and guest Anthony Pompliano break down what cryptocurrency actually is, why Bitcoin’s 21-million supply matters, and how digital money fits into macroeconomic trends, geopolitics, and everyday financial planning. You’ll get clear takes on Bitcoin vs. Ethereum, stablecoins and cross-border transfers, volatility as a long-term feature, political and regulatory pressures, and practical steps like dollar-cost averaging for portfolio allocation. Hosts: Ross Douthat; Guest: Anthony Pompliano. Keywords: Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, blockchain, stablecoins, inflation hedge, macroeconomics, geopolitics, digital money. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.

Subscribe to Inside Call me Back . ____ Subscribe to Ark News Daily ____ Will the Iran War reshape American politics? How could it affect the future of U.S -Israel relations? Dan is joined by New York Times columnist Ross Douthat to examine how the Iran War is influencing both parties. They unpack why support for the war tracks with support for President Trump, why protests have been surprisingly muted, and how the war is accelerating existing political trends. Listen to Ross’ podcast Interesting Times with Ross Douthat In this episode: - Where American public opinion on the Iran War stands today - Why there’s been little protest compared to past wars - How the war is accelerating political trends, not transforming them - The growing divide on Israel within the Democratic coalition - The emerging fracture on the right over intervention and Israel - The generational divide among younger conservatives - Whether the far left and far right could align politically - What “just war” theory is and why it matters now - What this all means for the future of the Republican Party This episode was sponsored by United Hatzalah. Donate today at IsraelRescue.org/CallMeBack . Add this number to your phone right now if you live in Israel – 1221, and for those visiting it’s 972-2-5-383838. More Ark Media: Want to join Ark Media ? Check out our careers page for new openings . Explore Israel Votes Listen to For Heaven's Sake Listen to What’s Your Number? Watch Call me Back on YouTube Newsletters | Ark Media | Amit Segal | Nadav Eyal Instagram | Ark Media | Dan X | Dan Dan Senor & Saul Singer’s book, The Genius of Israel Get in touch Credits: Ilan Benatar, Adaam James Levin-Areddy, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo

When Theodore Roosevelt needed a work break, he invited champion martial artists to the White House to spar. When Jonah Goldberg gets tired of the grind, he calls up National Review movie critic Ross Douthat for some good ol’ fashioned intellectual judo. Jonah and Ross get stuck in on Iran, working through the political current state of play, the changing use of the term “regime,” the justifications for the war, and whether Trump betrayed MAGA. They conclude with a brief recap of their disagreement in writing over the future of conservatism. Show Notes: — Ken Pollack Remnant — Mark Dubowitz on Ross’ little show, Interesting Times — Chris Caldwell in The Spectator : “The end of Trumpism” — Nick Catoggio in The Dispatch : “The Obvious Scapegoat” — Douthat in the NYT : “The Iran War Is Trump’s War” — Ross’ piece on the future of conservatism — Jonah’s response to Ross on the future of conservatism The Remnant is a production of ⁠The Dispatch⁠ , a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch’s offerings—including access to all of Jonah’s G-File newsletters— ⁠click here⁠ . If you’d like to remove all ads from your podcast experience, consider becoming a premium Dispatch member ⁠by clicking here⁠ . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate Bowler invites two of her sharpest friends—Ross Douthat and Molly Worthen—to help her make sense of the current American religious landscape: why the long “decline” story may be shifting, why religious curiosity is popping up in unexpected places, and why the loudest forms of Christianity often feel more online, more political, and more embarrassing. Together they sort through what people mean by “Christian nationalism,” how much of it is symbolism versus policy, what weak institutions and internet incentives are doing to faith, and what still gives them hope for the church. SHOW NOTES Ross Douthat Bad Religion Believe The Deep Places Molly Worthen Apostles of Reason Spellbound Pre-order Joyful Anyway by Kate Bowler Tour dates & tickets: katebowler.com/joyfulanyway Watch the live conversation on YouTube Join Kate Bowler on Substack for the season of Lent: katebowler.substack.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sinister Christian Nationalist pastor Doug Wilson gets interviewed by chunky conservative media lolcow Ross Douthat. Amazingly, the person who comes out of this horrifying development looking worst is... Sam Harris? CONTENT WARNINGS. BECAUSE DOUG WILSON SAYING STUFF. EPISODE NOTES: Christian Nationalism vs Clown World | Interesting Times with Ross Douthat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAYWbbSeIhE Dogma, Tribe, and Truth (Sam Harris, Making Sense Ep. 449) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmtTAlbGv_M I Don't Speak German: 139: Bad Faith Discussion; Doug Wilson talks to Sam Harris https://idontspeakgerman.libsyn.com/139-bad-faith-discussion-doug-wilson-talks-to-sam-harris EXTRA NOTES re WILSON: Sons of Patriarchy Podcast - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@SonsofPatriarchy Inside the Church That Preaches 'Wives Need to Be Led with a Firm Hand' https://www.vice.com/en/article/inside-the-church-that-preaches-wives-need-to-be-led-with-a-firm-hand/ At Doug Wilson's DC Church Plant, 'Worship Is Warfare' - Christianity Today https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/07/christ-church-dc-doug-wilson-pete-hegseth/ Doug Wilson: The New Right's Favorite Pastor - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/05/23/doug-wilson-new-right-pastor-hegseth-trump-officials-00355376 Examining Doug Wilson & Moscow - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ExaminingMoscow Sexual Abuse is Inevitable in Christian Patriarchy; Just Take a Look at Doug Wilson's Christ Church, and its New 'Documentary' 'Eve in Exile: The Restoration of Femininity' | Religion Dispatches https://religiondispatches.org/2022/05/31/sexual-abuse-inevitable-christian-patriarchy-just-take-look-doug-wilsons-christ-church Culture war and the evangelical church: Doug Wilson's "No Quarter November" hit the mainstream this year. https://slate.com/human-interest/2023/12/evangelical-church-doug-wilson-idaho-culture-war-no-quarter-november.html Doug Wilson Says https://dougwilsonsays.com/ 5 Part interview with Doug Wilson at Darren Doane's podcast / channel https://www.youtube.com/@allmyfriendsareheretics1354/featured Doug Wilson's Religious Empire Expa

Ross Douthat of the New York Times joins Jonah Goldberg to ruminate over the resilience of American democracy, Pope Leo XIV, postliberalism, and Douthat’s recent conversation with Peter Thiel. Plus: their thoughts on wokeness, the Antichrist, and performative apocalypticism. Show Notes: — Ross Douthat's podcast, "Interesting Times" — Ross Douthat's book, Grand New Party: How Republicans Can Win the Working Class and Save the American Dream — Jonah’s Los Angeles Times column, “Elon Musk’s America Party is a long shot" The Remnant is a production of The Dispatch , a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch’s offerings—including Jonah’s G-File newsletter, regular livestreams, and other members-only content— click here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this conversation, author Ross Douthat draws from the tradition to tackle a foundational question: Why believe? Amid evidence that America’s long trend of secularization has leveled off, a perception of the limits of a strictly materialist worldview, and growing dissatisfaction with “do it yourself” approaches to spirituality, what does traditional faith uniquely offer those seeking truth in our time? New York Times columnist and author Ross Douthat joins us for this conversation, making the case for Christianity and rejecting atheism, all through the lens of reason: “I think secularization as a deep and profound phenomenon is not real, as you can tell. I think the world remains shot through with miracle and mystery and enchantment.” – Ross Douthat We hope this conversation provides a look at faith from a fresh angle, and encourages you in practicing traditional faith as an answer to the search for truth in our time. This podcast is an edited version of an online conversation recorded in February 2025. Watch the recording here . Authors and books mentioned in the conversation: Ross Douthat for The New York Times Matter of Opinion Podcast The Deep Places: A memoir of Illness and Discovery The Decadent Society to Change the Church To Change the Church: Pope Francis and the Future of Catholicism Bad Religion: How We Became a Nation of Heretics Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious Bethel McGrew, on left vs. right brain of Christianity Related Trinity Forum Readings: The Wager ; Blaise Pascal The Strangest Story in the World ; G.K. Chesterton A Practical View of Real Christianity ; William Wilberforce God’s Grandeur: Gerard Manley Hopkins selection of poems ; Gerard Manley Hopkins Related Conversations: A World Transformed with Tom Holland The Strangest Story in the World: G.K. Chesterton and the Incarnation with Dale Ahlquist Truth and Trust with Francis Collins Faith in an Empirical World with Ard Louis and Tremper Longman

Host Geoff Holsclaw engages with New York Times columnist and author Ross Douthat. They discuss the enduring relevance and shifting perceptions of religion in a scientific and secular age, driven by Douthat’s book Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious. The conversation navigates the historical impact of new atheism, the existential malaise in youth culture, and a generational gap in religious knowledge. Douthat elaborates on his rationale for advocating religion not just for its therapeutic or social benefits but also for its intellectual robustness. Topics covered include the persistence of supernatural experiences, the case for commitment to established religions, and the importance of community and institutional structure in religious life. Douthat also shares his personal journey through various Christian traditions, culminating in his commitment to Catholicism. The episode concludes with insights into how suffering and chronic illness have deepened Douthat’s faith and understanding of God's providence. Dive deeper in our new book, Landscapes of the Soul: How the Science and Spirituality of Attachment Can Move You into Confident Faith, Courage, and Connection , and learn about our trainings and other resources at embodiedfaith.life . Stay Connected: Check out our Attaching to God 6-Week Learning Cohort . Join the Embodied Faith community to stay connected and get posts, episodes, & resources. Support the podcast with a one-time or regular gift (to keep this ad-free without breaking the Holsclaw's bank).

In this thought-provoking episode of Crosswalk Talk , we welcome Ross Douthat — New York Times columnist and author of the new book Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious . Ross sits down to unpack why he believes our increasingly secular, spiritually curious culture is primed for a fresh conversation about faith, purpose, and the supernatural. From the decline of New Atheism to the rise of mysticism and UFO fascination, Ross explains how modern science, cultural trends, and existential questions are driving people back toward religious belief — or at least a deep curiosity about it. He shares how his new book serves both the skeptic and the believer, offering intellectual, philosophical, and spiritual footing for anyone navigating doubt, deconstruction, or cultural confusion. Key Takeaways: Why Ross believes we’ve passed the peak of New Atheism and are entering a new spiritual curiosity. How mysticism, New Age practices, and even UFO obsessions reflect a deeper human longing for the divine. Why Christianity should both acknowledge and wisely engage with supernatural phenomena outside the faith. How modern physics and consciousness studies have strengthened — not weakened — the intellectual case for belief in God. A candid conversation on deconstruction movements, particularly within evangelical and Catholic circles, and how believers can find a solid foundation through uncertainty. Ross’s forecast for the “weird” decades ahead and why grounding yourself in life’s ultimate questions matters now more than ever. Notable Quote: "There’s a God-shaped hole because there’s a God — and filling it with anything else, even other supernatural forces, might not have your good in mind." — Ross Douthat Resources & Links: 🎧 Check out more faith-centered podcasts at LifeAudio.com Connect with Us: Enjoyed the episode? Be sure to subscribe, rate, and share with a friend who could use a thoughtful, faith-filled conversation in their feed. For more Crosswalk content listen to our sister show!: The Crosswalk Devotional Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

New York Times opinion columnist Ross Douthat joins Michael Horton to discuss his latest book, Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious. But in an era of AI, potential UFOs, and psychedelic spiritual experiences, is there still a compelling case for organized religion? Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious by Ross Douthat: https://www.amazon.com/Believe-Why-Everyone-Should-Religious/dp/0310367581 GET YOUR COPY OF "ORDINARY" https://solamedia.org/partner/ FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world.

Our Uncertainty in Medicine series launches next week, and to set the stage, we’re sharing one of our favorite episodes from the archives - a heartfelt conversation with New York Times columnist Ross Douthat about his journey through the healthcare system while living with chronic Lyme disease. Medicine likes certainty - diseases we can see and test for and treat. But what do we do when we can't see? When we can't help? Do we keep searching? Or do we look away? In this episode, Emily speaks with New York Times columnist Ross Douthat about his book The Deep Places , which tells the harrowing story of his experience with Lyme disease, and what it's like to navigate a chronic illness that mainstream medicine hasn’t yet fully explained. Find show notes, transcript, and more at thenocturnists.org . The Nocturnists is made possible by the California Medical Association and donations from listeners like you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenocturnists.substack.com

Michael Steele speaks with New York Times opinion columnist and author Ross Douthat about his new book, "Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious." The pair discuss how political identity now overshadows religious identity, the decline of religion in the U.S and how we can begin to reconcile science and faith. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Believe-Why-Everyone-Should-Religious/dp/0310367581 If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend! Follow Ross Douthat @DouthatNYT Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteele Follow the podcast @steele_podcast Follow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline

In the work of reimagining, religion can play a significant part. What does it mean to be human? Does God exist? Is the universe good? Is there order and purpose to human life? These are the types of questions that help to shape our imagination about our individual lives and our life together. New York Times columnist Ross Douthat joins Amy Julia Becker to discuss his latest book, Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious . They explore: the current cultural landscape of religion in America the rise of secularism and the existential angst many face in a post-religious world the importance of engaging with religious questions the relationship between religion and politics how individuals can begin their journey of seeking meaning and purpose __ RESOURCES: Amy Julia's Lenten Daily Devotional Amy Julia's To Be Made Well Lenten Bible Study—Small Group Video Series __ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious by Ross Douthat Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis The Weight of Glory by C.S. Lewis Paul Kingsnorth J.R.R. Tolkien Looking for Faith? Here’s a Guide to Choosing a Religion. by Ross Douthat __ CONNECT with Ross on X ( @DouthatNYT ). __ Watch this conversation on YouTube by clicking here . Read the full transcript and access detailed show notes by clicking here or visiting amyjuliabecker.com/podcast . __ ABOUT: Ross Douthat has been a New York Times Opinion columnist since April 2009. Previously, he was a senior editor at the Atlantic. He is the author of The Deep Places; The Decadent Society; To Change the Church; Bad Religion; Privilege; and, with Reihan Salam, Grand New Party. He is the film critic for National Review. He lives with his wife and five children in New Haven, Connecticut. ___ Let’s stay in touch. Subscribe to my newsletter to receive weekly reflections that challenge assumptions about the good life, proclaim the inherent belovedness of every human being, and envision a world of belonging where everyone matters. We want to hear your thoughts. Send us a text! Connect with me: Instagram Facebook YouTube Website Thanks for listening!

As a columnist for the New York Times, Ross Douthat has a new book releasing in February on why he believes it is harder NOT to believe in God than to have faith. He traces how the God-conversation has radically shifted since the early 2000s. Join us for a deep-dive on religion today and the latest case for God from order in the cosmos and consciousness. READ: Believe Why Everyone Should Be Religious by Ross Douthat (https://amzn.to/3BYHYdq) *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://twitter.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: @sean_mcdowell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

The White House is defunding USAID, one of the largest distributors of foreign aid, and blaming it on wasteful spending—like a D.E.I musical in Ireland. But as Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn unpack, the real losers are Christian relief organizations like World Relief and Catholic Charities, which now face devastating budget cuts. Then, it's been over 20 years since the release of Blue Like Jazz, the bestselling book that made faith feel cool. Did it offer a helpful critique of evangelicalism, or was this the beginning of the rise of vibes-based Christianity? Also, New York Times columnist Ross Douthat joins Skye to discuss his new book, Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious. He explains why our increasingly secular culture is still drawn to spirituality and why rejecting religious institutions in favor of "DIY faith" may not be the answer. Plus, we have a trailer for a new season of Why I'm Still a Christian. Holy Post Plus: Bonus Interview with Ross Douthat: https://www.patreon.com/posts/122056691/ 0:00 - Show Starts 2:18 - Theme Song 2:41 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order 3:45 - Sponsor - Rocket Money - Find and cancel your old subscriptions with Rocket Money at https://www.rocketmoney.com/holypost 8:25 - Trump and Christian Persecution 12:22 - Elon Shuts Down USAID 19:53 - Did USAID Really Fund That? 24:29 - Principle of Unitary President 35:42 - Blue Like Untethered Christianity 39:57 - Consumerist Christianity and Vibes 46:41 - Why I'm Still a Christian Season 2 Sneak Peak! 48:05 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food - Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to https://www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout. 50:08 - Sponsor - Glorify - Sign up for the #1 Christian Daily Devotional App to help you stay focused on God. Go to https://glorify-app.com/en/HOLYPOST to download the app today! 51:11 - Interview 52:30 - A Case for Religion? 56:26 - Why Not Just Argue for Jesus? 1:02:23 - Are Secular Circles Falling Apart? 1:11:00 - Fine Tuning Argument 1:23:04 - Why Not Pursue Spirituality on Your Own? 1:28:05 - End Credits Links Mentioned in News Segment: Editorial: SIlence in the Face of Trump's Cruelty is Complicity: https://www.ncronline.org/opinion/editorial/editorial-silence-face-trumps-cruelty-complicity Contact Bishops and Diocese by State: https://www.usccb.org/about/bishops-and-dioceses/all-dioceses USAID Trump Fact Checker: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/02/07/usaid-trump-fact-checker/ Blue Like Jazz: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/

This week, Zach Davis is joined by New York Times columnist and author Ross Douthat to talk about his new book, Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious. Ross has spent his career bridging worlds—explaining faith and conservatism to a largely secular audience while also translating secular ideas back to religious readers. In this conversation, he makes a compelling case for why belief isn’t just a leap into the unknown, but a rational and maybe even necessary response to the world as we actually experience it. Zach and Ross also explore some of the major barriers that keep modern, intellectually serious people from embracing faith—things like the Copernican and Darwinian revolutions, which many see as having displaced humanity from the center of the universe. But Ross challenges these assumptions, showing how science, rather than disproving faith, could actually deepen the mystery of our existence in a way that makes belief more compelling than ever. And he points out something undeniable–– that even as religious affiliation in the West declines, people across all backgrounds continue to report profound, life-altering encounters with the divine. Ross suggests that these experiences, far from being irrational, may be one of the strongest indicators that something real is at work in the universe. This conversation was a fascinating mix of theology, philosophy, and cultural analysis, and we think Ross offers an important and thought-provoking perspective—one that invites both skeptics and believers to take faith seriously. And with that, let’s jump into our conversation with Ross Douthat. Join us on July 11 for the Wayfare festival! RSVP here.

The Bulletin welcomes Ross Douthat for a conversation with Mike Cosper about what makes religion worth pursuing in a hypersecularized world. Find us on Youtube . What makes religion worth pursuing in a hypersecularized world? New York Times columnist Ross Douthat explores this question in his forthcoming book Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious . Today, Mike Cosper sits down with Douthat for a conversation about the elemental human impulse toward belief and why, especially in this modern age, it’s worth pausing to consider it. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN : We want to hear your COVID-19 reflection. Send a written response or voice memo here . Grab some Bulletin merch! Find us on YouTube . Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice. ABOUT THE GUEST: Ross Douthat has been a New York Times opinion columnist since April 2009. Previously, he was a senior editor at The Atlantic . He is the author of the forthcoming Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious . He is the film critic for National Review . ABOUT THE BULLETIN : The Bulletin is a weekly (and sometimes more!) current events show from Christianity Today hosted and moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore ( Christianity Today ’s editor in chief) and Mike Cosper (director, CT Media). Each week, the show explores current events and breaking news and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world. We also offer special one-on-one conversations with writers, artists, and thought leaders whose impact on the world brings important significance to a Christian worldview, like Bono, Sharon McMahon, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"A certain degree of faith in Providence and a certain degree of confidence in America … May that combination not be overwhelmed by some disaster." ( New York Times columnist Ross Douthat, offering a blessing for election season) Contemporary political debate and commentary operates from deeply moral sources. People tend to vote their conscience. Our values and ideals, our sense of right and wrong, and our beliefs about what contributes or detracts from the common good often inform our politics. And across the political spectrum, Americans of all stripes exercise their citizenship and public engagement through a religious faith that grounds it all. So, what better space to explore this conjunction of faith, morality, and political life than The New York Times Opinion section? Today on the show, Ross Douthat joins Mark Labberton to discuss how his faith and theological commitments ground his moral and political perspectives. Douthat joined The New York Times as an Opinion columnist in 2009, and regularly appears on the weekly Opinion podcast, " Matter of Opinion ." He's also a film critic for National Review and was previously senior editor at The Atlantic. In this episode, they discuss the spiritual and political background of Douthat's youth and how Roman Catholic Christianity grounded his religious and political views; the challenges for how the Catholic Church and its moral teachings can adapt to contemporary culture; how faith and morality can speak to our dynamic political moment during the 2024 election season; and finally Ross's hope and faith in divine providence met with confidence in America's resilience and capacity for good. About Ross Douthat Ross Douthat joined The New York Times as an Opinion columnist in 2009, and regularly appears on the weekly Opinion podcast, " Matter of Opinion ." He's also a film critic for National Review . Previously, he was a senior editor at The Atlantic. He is the author of several books, including The Deep Places: A Memoir of Illness and Discovery (2021), The Decadent Society (2020), To Change the Church: Pope Francis and the Future of Catholicism (2018), Bad Religion: How We Became a Nation of Heretics (2012); Privilege: Harvard and the Education of the Ruling Class (2005), and, with Reihan Salam, Grand New Party: How Republicans Can Win the Working Class and Save the American Dream (2008). His newest book, Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious , will be published in early 2025. Show Notes Ross Douthat's spiritual background as Episcopalian, Pentecostal-Evangelical, and eventually Roman Catholic Our "spiritually haunted environment" How Catholicism has changed from Pope John Paul II to Pope Francis Adapting moral teachings to contemporary challenges "Many, many of the problems in our culture and the reasons for people's unhappiness are related to issues of sex and relationships." "Jesus says incredibly stringent and strenuous things in the Gospels about sex." "I think if the church stops having some sort of countercultural message on those issues, then it won't actually be speaking to the big challenges and derangements of our time." "All of the developed world is heading over this demographic cliff…" People aren't getting married anymore. They aren't forming relationships anymore." Pope Francis, pastoral sensitivity, and making moral concessions to contemporary culture Pope Francis squelching the Latin mass <p

James Wood and Peter Leithart are joined by special guest, Ross Douthat, to discuss the new right and post-liberalism. _ Ross Douthat is an opinion columnist at The New York Times, and is also a host on the weekly Opinion podcast, “ Matter of Opinion .” Previously, he was a senior editor at The Atlantic and a blogger on its website. A prolific writer, Mr. Douthat has written for The Atlantic and National Review and has been published widely in the popular press. He is the author of several books including The Deep Places: A Memoir of Illness and Recovery (2021) “ The Decadent Society: How We Became the Victims of Our Own Success ” (2020); “ To Change the Church: Pope Francis and the Future of Catholicism ” (2018); “ Bad Religion: How We Became a Nation of Heretics ” (2012); “ Grand New Party: How Republicans Can Win the Working Class and Save the American Dream ” (2008), which he coauthored with Reihan Salam; and “ Privilege: Harvard and the Education of the Ruling Class ” (Hyperion Books, 2005). He has a BA in history from Harvard University. Click HERE for Douthat's articles at First Things.

In this week's episode of we kick off with a dynamic duo. Join us as we sit down with Kimberley Strassel from The Wall Street Journal and Ross Douthat from The New York Times. Together, they'll provide unique insights into the ever-evolving landscape of media, as well as, share their perspectives on the Republican Party, Joe Biden and more. Later in the show, Chuck and Sam take the microphone to delve into some pressing current news, including VP Kamala Harris, Larry Sinclair's appearance on Tucker Carlson and New York's migrant "crisis." In a brand-new segment, we introduce "Kiley's Corner," hosted by the irrepressible Kiley Kipper. Kiley delves into current news stories, offering her unique perspective on the headlines. This week, she takes a deep dive into the Ruby Franke case, a shocking incident involving a Utah mother and YouTuber from "8 Passengers." Join Kiley as she unravels the story and discusses its implications, all from her corner of the studio. - Connect with us: www.breakingbattlegrounds.vote Twitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_Battle Facebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegrounds Instagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegrounds LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds - Kimberley Strassel is a member of the editorial board for The Wall Street Journal. She writes editorials, as well as the weekly Potomac Watch political column, from her base in Alaska. Ms. Strassel joined Dow Jones & Co. in 1994, working in the news department of The Wall Street Journal Europe in Brussels, and then in London. She moved to New York in 1999 and soon thereafter joined the Journal's editorial page, working as a features editor, and then as an editorial writer. She assumed her current position in 2005. Ms. Strassel, a 2014 Bradley Prize recipient, is a regular contributor to Sunday political shows, including CBS's "Face the Nation," Fox News Sunday, and NBC's "Meet the Press." She is the author of "The Intimidation Game: How the Left Is Silencing Free Speech," which chronicles recent attacks on conservative nonprofits, businesses and donors. An Oregon native, Ms. Strassel earned a bachelor's degree in Public Policy and International Affairs from Princeton University. She lives in Alaska with her three children. - Ross Douthat joined The New York Times as an Opinion columnist in April 2009. His column appears every Tuesday and Sunday. He is also a host on the weekly Opinion podcast " Matter of Opinion ." Previously, he was a senior editor at The Atlantic and a blogger on its website. He is the author of "The Deep Places: A Memoir of Illness and Discovery," which was published in October 2021. His other books include "To Change the Church: Pope Francis and the Future of Catholicism," published in 2018; "Bad Religion: How We Became a Nation of Heretics" (2012); "Privilege: Harvard and the Education of the Ruling Class" (2005); "The Decadent Society" (2020); and, with Reihan Salam, "Grand New Party: How Republicans Can Win the Working Class and Save the American Dream" (2008). He is the film critic for National Review. He lives with his wife and four children in New Haven, Conn. - Sam Stone: Welcome to another episode of Breaking Battlegrounds with your host, Sam Stone and Chuck Warren. First up today, folks, we have to

Decadence isn’t a word most of us use on a daily basis, and yet author and columnist Ross Douthat believes that it perfectly captures the state of a largely stagnant and sclerotic American culture. In his book, The Decadent Society , Douthat explores both the meaning of decadence and the trajectory that led us there. But in addition to diagnosing our state of cultural stagnation, he points with great hope toward societal renewal: “I think the escape from decadence is probably a dynamic thing where technology, politics, and religion are all sort of operating together, but it's hard to imagine it happening without a really strong religious element within it.” - Ross Douthat This conversation is being released for the first time as part of our podcast series on the Challenges of Modernity, and we hope you’ll both enjoy it and that it provokes you to consider those paths toward societal renewal that give Douthat hope. This podcast is an edited version of a conversation recorded in 2020 . Learn more about Ross Douthat . Authors and books mentioned in the conversation: The Decadent Society: How we Became Victims of our Own Success , by Ross Douthat From Dawn to Decadence: 1500 to the Present: 500 Years of Western Cultural Life , by Jacques Barzun Hatchet , by Gary Paulsen Steven Pinker Brave New World , by Alduous Huxley Robert Gordon Karl Marx Rod Dreher Rob Bell James Pike Pope Francis Peter Thiel Martin Luther Ignatius of Loyola Watership Down by Richard Adams The Great Gatsby , F. Scott Fitzgerald Related Trinity Forum Readings : A Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass City of God by St. Augustine of Hippo Children of Light and Children of Darkness by Reinhold Niebuhr Letter from a Birmingham Jail by Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Brave New World , by Alduous Huxley Related Conversations: Rebuilding our Common Life with Yuval Levin The Challenge of Christian Nationalism with Mark Noll and Vincent Bacote The Decadent Society with Ross Douthat Science, Faith, Trust and Truth with Francis Collins Beyond Ideology wi

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit wisdomofcrowds.live Are big ideas still possible? Are there any “new” ideas left—and what makes an idea new in the first place? If we need new ideas to shake ourselves out of decadence, we should be careful what we wish for. Wokeness is one such “comprehensive framework.” Others might prove similarly frightening. This week, Shadi is joined by New York Times columnist and author of The Decadent Society Ross Douthat and the political philosopher Samuel Kimbriel . Recently, Sam wrote an essay “Thinking is Risky” , which was cited in Ross’s newsletter , calling on academics to be more intellectually courageous. Sam’s call to action relates to a recurring theme in Ross’s work — namely that society faces “decadent” stagnation (or worse, decay) on a number of fronts. To transcend modern mediocrity, the three discuss a path to renewal, but as Shadi argues, the risks of doing so are real. In the full episode (for paying subscribers only), the three discuss the extent a break from decadence can be achieved through religion. After all, if what makes an idea “big” is that it offers up a metaphysical/cosmic account of the universe, then cultural renewal may require religion. Anything less would be limiting and finite. Ross makes the case that religious belief is “obviously appropriate”, predicting that elites will eventually recognize its value. But is it enough for people to instrumentally appreciate the importance of religion, or must they believe themselves? Required Reading: * The Decadent Society , by Ross Douthat ( Amazon ). * “Thinking Is Risky,” by Samuel Kimbriel ( Wisdom of Crowds ). * “Why Journalists Have More Freedom Than Professors,” by Ross Douthat ( New York Times ). * Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life, by William Deresiewicz ( Amazon ). * “At least it’s an ethos” from The Great Lebowski . * “Nude” lyrics, by Radiohead . Wisdom of Crowds is a platform challenging premises and understanding first principles on politics and culture. Join us!

Ross Douthat joins Aaron to discuss his new book: The Deep Places. They address the difficulties of living with chronic illness and the weaknesses of modern medicine and the medical establishment. Ross Douthat joined The New York Times as an Opinion columnist in April 2009. Previously, he was a senior editor at The Atlantic and a blogger on its website. He is the author of The Deep Places: A Memoir of Illness and Discovery , which was published in October 2021. His other books include To Change the Church: Pope Francis and the Future of Catholicism , published in 2018; Bad Religion: How We Became a Nation of Heretics (2012); Privilege: Harvard and the Education of the Ruling Class (2005); The Decadent Society (2020); and, with Reihan Salam, Grand New Party: How Republicans Can Win the Working Class and Save the American Dream (2008). He is the film critic for National Review . Ross lives with his wife and four children in New Haven. The Deep Places: A Memoir of Illness and Discovery Please visit the Ethics and Public Policy's Bioethics and American Democracy program page for more information.

Engaging skeptical audiences in a polarized age (1:30) — Two cheers for the Enlightenment, and the Stephen King-Lovecraftian vibes of New England (7:30) — Self-experimentation, and moderate deference to scientific consensus (12:15) — Giving science the right amount of authority (17:00) — When, and when not, to write from personal experience (19:30) — American Gnosticism, Emerson, Descartes, and the overwhelming desire to escape from the body when suffering from chronic illness (23:00) — Taking Marvel seriously (29:15) — The campus Left’s long-overdue challenge to the neoliberal-technocratic elite university (35:00) — Care, the humanities, & the bureaucracy (38:00) — The successes of urbanism in New Haven (42:00) THE DEEP PLACES: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/646761/the-deep-places-by-ross-douthat/ Ross Douthat at the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/column/ross-douthat The Athenaeum Review podcast: http://athenaeumreview.org/podcasts/

Rod and Kale are joined by New York Times columnist (and friend) Ross Douthat to discuss his new book The Deep Places: A Memoir of Illness & Recovery. His harrowing account opens up spaces for rethinking what we think we know, the limitations of official accounts, and the deep mysteries of the buffered and porous self. Links: Charles Taylor: https://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/A_Secular_Age Michael Specter's The Lyme Wars: https://www.newyorker. com/magazine/2013/07/01/the- lyme-wars Ross's Substack preview: https://douthat. substack.com/p/the-deep- places-a-preview Rod's Blog Post: https://www. theamericanconservative.com/ dreher/ross-douthat-the-deep- places-tick-bite-prophet-lyme/

Ross Douthat is an author and a New York Times columnist. In this classic interview from 2011, host Marvin Olasky talks with Douthat about politics and Christianity in America.

Eric Metaxas talks with Ross Douthat, New York Times op-ed columnist, about his interesting take on the decline of the American culture. Douthat brings evidence from his new book, The Decadent Society: How We Became Victims of Our Own Success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’m Vox’s interviews writer, Sean Illing. Lately, I’ve been interested in the following question: Is the decline of institutionalized Christianity making our politics worse? The answer may be yes, but I’m not convinced it’s for the reasons many people suppose. Ross Douthat is a conservative columnist for the New York Times who has been one of the more thoughtful writers on this topic. Douthat believes that Christianity’s collapse has not only helped destroy civic bonds in America, it’s also amplified our tribalism problem. As more and more Americans lose any connection to a shared religious or moral worldview, he argues, they’re increasingly drawn to transgressive movements like the alt-right or to the vulgar politics of Donald Trump. My sense is that Douthat’s view of Christianity is somewhat nostalgic and overlooks the racial hierarchy that undergirded previous eras of American politics. But I’m open to his point of view, and admit I might be mistaken. In this conversation, we discuss the forces behind the decline of Christianity, how it’s fueling tribal politics, and why he thinks the left should really be worried about the post-Christian right. Book recommendations: Religion: If There Is No God-- : On God, the Devil, Sin, and Other Worries of the So-Called Philosophy of Religion by Leszek Kolakowski Black Lamb and Grey Falcon by Rebecca West The Great Divorce by C. S. Lewis We are conducting an audience survey to better serve you. It takes no more than five minutes, and it really helps out the show. Please take our survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3X6WMNF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices