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Awkward Conversations with Paul D. Miller is a thoughtful podcast on politics and religion. Dr. Paul D. Miller is a Professor of the Practice of International Affairs at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. He serves as co-chair of the Global Politics and Security concentration in the MSFS program.

Awkward Conversations with Paul D. Miller is a thoughtful podcast on politics and religion. Dr. Paul D. Miller is a Professor of the Practice of International Affairs at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. He serves as co-chair of the Global Politics and Security concentration in the MSFS program.

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United States

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Awkward Conversations with Paul D. Miller is a thoughtful podcast on politics and religion. Dr. Paul D. Miller is a Professor of the Practice of International Affairs at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. He serves as co-chair of the Global Politics and Security concentration in the MSFS program.

Language:

English

Episodes

30: Just War and Hiroshima

8/6/2020
Paul talks with Marc LiVecche about the morality of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.

Duration:00:50:28

29: Jonathan Dodson on “Our Good Crisis”

6/4/2020
Paul talks with Jonathan Dodson, author of “Our Good Crisis.”

Duration:00:55:13

28: From Kuyper to China

5/20/2020
Paul talks with Bruce Ashford about everything except the coronavirus. They cover grace, nature, Abraham Kuyper, China, Nationalism, Just War, and more.

Duration:00:57:26

27: The Killer Robots Are Coming

5/6/2020
Paul talks with Heritage Foundation technology expert Klon Kitchen about cyberwarfare, artificial intelligence, and the rise of China.

Duration:00:54:03

26: Thomas Kidd on “Who Is an Evangelical?”

4/23/2020
Paul talks with Thomas Kidd about his new book, “Who is an Evangelical?”

Duration:00:56:28

25: Life Under Lockdown

4/8/2020
Paul and Jennilee talk about family life during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Duration:00:34:33

24: Christian Ethics and Foreign Policy

3/26/2020
Paul and Michael Desch of Notre Dame debate Christian Ethics and Foreign Policy.

Duration:01:30:08

23: Paul Miller and Thomas Joscelyn talk Afghanistan

3/12/2020
Paul Miller and Thomas Joscelyn of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies talk about the US-Taliban deal and respond to the Washington Post’s “Afghanistan…Continue reading23: Paul Miller and Thomas Joscelyn talk Afghanistan

Duration:00:56:36

22: Yuval Levin on “A Time to Build”

2/27/2020
Paul talks with Yuval Levin about his new book, “A Time to Build,” and the importance of investing in family, community, and civic life.

Duration:00:50:02

21: Panel on “Holy Bridges: The Role of Religion in American Polarization”

2/12/2020
Paul speaks on a panel at the Aspen Institute about religion and American politics.

Duration:01:33:57

20: Paul Miller on Nationalism

1/29/2020
Paul gives a talk on Nationalism at the Providence Magazine annaul conference on Christianity and National Security

Duration:00:42:37

19: Michael Emerson on “Divided by Faith”

1/16/2020
Michael Emerson and Paul talk about his book, “Divided By Faith: Evangelical Religion and the Problem of Race.”

Duration:00:46:13

18: Justin Giboney and the AND Campaign

1/2/2020
Paul talks with Justin Giboney about the AND Campaign and how to be a politically homeless Christian in America.

Duration:00:44:40

17: The Star Wars Episode with David French

12/19/2019
Paul Miller and David French talk about Star Wars on the eve of Episode 9 The Rise of Skywalker’s release.

Duration:00:49:07

16: The Impeachment Episode, with David Priess

12/4/2019
Paul Miller interviews David Priess, author of “How to Get Rid of a President,” about impeachment and the Trump presidency.

Duration:01:05:29

15: Paul Miller and Samuel Goldman on Nationalism and American Identity

11/21/2019
Paul Miller and Samuel Goldman speak together at a conference about nationalism and American Identity hosted by the Institute for Religion and Democracy

Duration:00:58:36

14: Paul and Jennilee Miller on Francis Fukuyama and “The End of History”

11/7/2019
On the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Jennilee asks Paul to explain why Francis Fukuyama was right to proclaim the End of…Continue reading14: Paul and Jennilee Miller on Francis Fukuyama and “The End of History”

Duration:00:24:08

13: Pete Wehner on “The Death of Politics”

10/24/2019
Interview with Peter Wehner on his book, “The Death of Politics: How to Heal Our Frayed Republic After Trump”.

Duration:01:07:59

12: David French on Nationalism, Confederate Monuments, Marvel vs. DC, and Star Wars

10/10/2019
Interview with David French of the National Review Institute. David and Paul talk about nationalism, Confederate monuments, Marvel vs. DC, and Star Wars.

Duration:01:01:14

11: Paul Miller on “The Jedi Are Selfless: Identity Politics, Nationalism, and Christianity”

9/26/2019
Paul gave this talk about identity politics and nationalism to the Faith and Law Forum on Capitol Hill on April 27.

Duration:00:36:36

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