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Living in the information age is an unprecedented privilege, but it can be overwhelming. How do you know what voices to listen to or who you can trust?
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Why the Founders Feared Direct Democracy: Lessons from "Too Dumb to Fail" (opens the original)
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Review of our Matt Lewis interview ("Too Dumb to Fail", 10th anniversary). Conservatism and a biblical view of human nature; the 2010 Tea Party as warning; why the Founders checked majority passions; Burke vs. Paine/Rousseau; the dumbing down of politics and evangelicalism. Guest appearance does not mean full agreement. Books mentioned Core conservative reading The Conservative Mind — Russell Kirk (Kirk Center, Mecosta, MI) Politics — Aristotle The Conscience of a Conservative — Barry Goldwater
"Too Dumb to Fail": Matt Lewis on How Conservatism Lost Its Way (opens the original)
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"Too Dumb to Fail": Matt Lewis on Conservatism Conservative columnist Matt K. Lewis traces how the GOP drifted from Reagan’s idea-driven conservatism into a louder, thinner politics of outrage, celebrity, and short-term wins. Drawing on his 2016 book Too Dumb to Fail , Lewis argues that the right didn’t just lose elections—it lost the habit of seriousness: reading its own tradition, policing its own excesses, and treating voters as citizens instead of a market for red meat.This conversation cove
9/11: Remembering Evil, Discerning Truth, and Trusting God’s Providence (opens the original)
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Twenty-five years after 9/11, what should Christians remember—and what should we learn? In this episode of Discernment Digest , we consider two painful anniversaries: the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks and the first anniversary of the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Along the way, we examine the importance of discerning trustworthy sources, the danger of political advocacy masquerading as journalism, and the temptation to embrace conspiracy theories when the facts don't support them
An Old Debate on the New Right: Freedom, Virtue, and Christian Nationalism (opens the original)
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What happens when the desire for a more moral society becomes a desire for government to make us moral? In this episode of Discernment Digest , we begin with several recent stories and observations that raise questions about justice, conscience, political allegiance, antisemitism, and the cultural consequences of ideas. Then we turn to a debate reshaping the American right: the conflict between classical or “fusionist” conservatism and newer postliberal and Christian nationalist approaches to po
When Winning Isn’t Worth It: Politics, Culture, and Christian Integrity (opens the original)
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Can Christians support a politician’s policies without promoting his character? Can we celebrate the talent and generosity of a cultural icon without confusing kindness and spirituality with genuine Christian faith? And when the political stakes seem high enough, is it acceptable to compromise the means in order to achieve the right ends? In this episode of Discernment Digest , we consider Donald Trump, Dolly Parton, and conservative activist Christopher Rufo as three very different case studies
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