Cultural Debris
Thomas M. Ward On Boethius & Stoicism
Professor Thomas M. Ward teaches at Baylor University. He is a philosopher who focuses on Medieval thought, especially the work of John Duns Scotus. He is the author most recently of After…
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Eduard Habsburg On Building Families
My guest once again is His Imperial and Royal Highness, His Excellency Eduard Habsburg, Archduke of Austria and Ambassador of Hungary to The Holy See and the Sovereign Order of Malta. He…
Chris Arnade Walks the World
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Andrew Petiprin On Popcorn With the Pope
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Joel Miller on Books & Reading
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Holly Ordway on Tolkien’s Faith
It is another year and that must mean another appearance by my guest Holly Ordway. Holly and I discuss her most recent book, Tolkien’s Faith: A Spiritual Biography from Word on Fire.…
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Dale Ahlquist on G.K. Chesterton
My guest is Dale Ahlquist who has made the study and promotion of the works and ideas of G.K. Chesterton his life’s work. We preview the upcoming Chesterton Society Conference, the growth…
Ferenc Hörcher On Roger Scruton
Ferenc Hörcher comes to us from Budapest where he is a professor of political science and philosophy. He is the author most recently of Art and Politics in Roger Scruton’s Conservative Philosophy…
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Eric Twardzik & American Ivy Style
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Holly Ordway & Sharing the Gospel Through Literature
Holly Ordway is the first returning guest on Cultural Debris. Holly and I discuss her most recent book Tales of Faith: A Guide to Sharing the Gospel Through Literature. Holly and I…
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