Podcast Episodes

Joe Loconte: The War for Middle – Earth

“Evil labors with vast power and perpetual success – in vain: preparing always only the soil for unexpected good to sprout in.” —J.R.R. Tolkien

What does it mean to cling to truth, beauty, and goodne…

Published on 7 hours ago

Arthur Brooks: What is Happiness?

What is happiness? Socrates in the City host Eric Metaxas sits down with Dr. Arthur Brooks to discuss one of the most prevalent questions in our society: What is happiness? The question behind his ne…

Published on 2 weeks ago

William Lane Craig: Is the Existence of God Provable?

Can we prove the existence of God? In this Socrates in the City conversation, host Eric Metaxas speaks with William Lane Craig—Emeritus Research Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, …

Published on 4 weeks ago

Robert P. George: We Need Free Speech the Way the Body Needs Oxygen to Survive

Is there an innate human knowledge of Truth? Socrates in the City host Eric Metaxas sits down with Robert P. George, Princeton University Professor of Jurisprudence and Director of the James Madison …

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Olivia Reingold: What Political Polarization Means for America

How did Socialism become mainstream in New York City? In this timely and insightful conversation, Socrates in the City host Eric Metaxas speaks with NYC-based journalist Olivia Reingold about her cov…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Melanie Phillips: How Jews and Christians Built the West—and Why Only They Can Save It

What are the Jewish and Christian foundations of Western society—and why do they matter today? In this insightful conversation, Socrates in the City host Eric Metaxas speaks with journalist and autho…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Larry Arnn: The Progressive Assault on the American Idea

What is the relationship between the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution? Are these simply historical documents, or could they reflect something divinely inspired? In this conversation, …

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

William Hurlbut: The Boundaries of Humanity

Is there an ethical way to approach the boundaries and limitations of humanity? William Hurlbut is a Senior Research Scholar in the Dept. of Neurology and Neurological Sciences and an Adjunct Profess…

Published on 3 months ago

Ross Douthat: Why Everyone Should Be Religious

Do all roads lead to Rome? And do all paths lead to faith? Ross Douthat, a New York Times Opinion columnist joins Socrates in the City host Eric Metaxas to discuss his new book, Believe, and share hi…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

John West: Stockholm Syndrome Christianity

Has toxic empathy led modern Christians to live in a Stockholm Syndrome-like way towards an opposing world? John West, Vice President of the Seattle-based Discovery Institute, where he also serves as…

Published on 4 months ago