Building Worldviews

In this final part of our conversation with George Weigel, we discuss the relationship of modernity to the Catholic church and Pope John Paul II’s view of “authentic humanism.” The interview concludes with a discussion on the biggest challenge facing Christian churches worldwide and his perspective on the future of America. Other topics we cover: “The Irony of Modern Catholic History,” humanism, nationalism, universalism, pluralism, orthodox Christianity, the Catholic Church’s various religious orders, authentic humanism, Pope Benedict XVI, and more. George Weigel is a Distinguished Senior Fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center and New York Times bestselling author. He is the author of over 30 books, including his landmark biography of Pope John Paul II “Witness to Hope” (1999) and its sequel, “The End and the Beginning” (2010). Weigel earned his M.A. from the University of St. Michael’s College but has since received nineteen honorary doctorates for his work, making him a leading global voice on issues of theology, ecumenicalism, foreign and domestic policy, and more. Watch George Weigel’s full interview on our website: https://praxiscircle.com/leader/george-weigel Learn more about Praxis Circle: https://praxiscircle.com/ Join our Praxis Circle community for free and gain exclusive access to resources, courses, and events: https://praxiscircle.com/join Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/praxiscircle/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepraxiscircle/ X - https://twitter.com/praxiscircle LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/praxis-circle/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thepraxiscircle

In this episode, George Weigel discusses human freedom, the four principles of Catholic social doctrine, and how Pope John Paull II saw human creativity as the generator of wealth and the human flourishing that a Christian worldview sustains. Other topics we cover: The human condition, Catholic social doctrine, the common good, limited government, orthodox Christianity, Michael Novak and “The Spirit of Democratic Capitalism,” the importance of freedom, morality, Centesimus Annus, and more. George Weigel is a Distinguished Senior Fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center and New York Times bestselling author. He is the author of over 30 books, including his landmark biography of Pope John Paul II “Witness to Hope” (1999) and its sequel, “The End and the Beginning” (2010). Weigel earned his M.A. from the University of St. Michael’s College but has since received nineteen honorary doctorates for his work, making him a leading global voice on issues of theology, ecumenicalism, foreign and domestic policy, and more. Watch George Weigel’s full interview on our website: https://praxiscircle.com/leader/george-weigel Learn more about Praxis Circle: https://praxiscircle.com/ Join our Praxis Circle community for free and gain exclusive access to resources, courses, and events: https://praxiscircle.com/join Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/praxiscircle/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepraxiscircle/ X - https://twitter.com/praxiscircle LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/praxis-circle/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thepraxiscircle

The first of a three-part conversation with George Weigel, we discuss the dilemma of modernity that Pope John Paul II addressed in his life, the collapse of communism in Europe and the revolution of moral conscience that occurred, and how John Paul II was involved and what he believed about a rich understanding of human freedom. Other topics we cover: worldview, the importance of Pope John Paul II to modern history, modernity, and the fall of communism. George Weigel is a Distinguished Senior Fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center and New York Times bestselling author. He is the author of over 30 books, including his landmark biography of Pope John Paul II “Witness to Hope” (1999) and its sequel, “The End and the Beginning” (2010). Weigel earned his M.A. from the University of St. Michael’s College but has since received nineteen honorary doctorates for his work, making him a leading global voice on issues of theology, ecumenicalism, foreign and domestic policy, and more. Watch George Weigel’s full interview on our website: https://praxiscircle.com/leader/george-weigel Learn more about Praxis Circle: https://praxiscircle.com/ Join our Praxis Circle community for free and gain exclusive access to resources, courses, and events: https://praxiscircle.com/join Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/praxiscircle/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepraxiscircle/ X - https://twitter.com/praxiscircle LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/praxis-circle/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thepraxiscircle

This is the final episode of a three-part series with Erika Bachiochi where we discuss modern feminism, the sexual revolution, and the role men and women play together in a free and healthy society. Other topics we cover: Judith Butler, the history of coverture, the temperance movement, abortion, gender equality, the Industrial Revolution, shared parenthood, new wave feminism, and some of the great influential leaders of the women’s rights movements throughout several centuries such as Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Katy Stanton. Erika Bachiochi is a legal scholar at the Ethics & Public Policy Center and a senior fellow at the Abigail Adams Institute, where she serves as the director of The Wollstonecraft Project. An accomplished mom of seven, Bachiochi has a J.D. from Boston University School of Law and is the author of “The Rights of Women: Reclaiming a Lost Vision” (2021). Praxis Circle interviewed Bachiochi for her expertise on the history of feminism and her insight on where the movement is headed. Watch Erika Bachiochi’s full interview on our website: https://praxiscircle.com/leader/erika-bachiochi Learn more about Praxis Circle: https://praxiscircle.com/ Join our Praxis Circle community for free and gain exclusive access to resources, courses, and events: https://praxiscircle.com/join Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/praxiscircle/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepraxiscircle/ X - https://twitter.com/praxiscircle LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/praxis-circle/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thepraxiscircle

In this episode with Erika Bachiochi, we get the history of early feminist Mary Wollstonecraft and the similarities between a modern day champion of similar beliefs, Mary Ann Glendon. Erika also discusses the connection between the Industrial Revolution and the women’s rights movement, as well as walking us through the four phases of feminism. Other topics we cover: Rights Theory, modernity, abortion, sex as a construct, and the four waves of feminism. Erika Bachiochi is a legal scholar at the Ethics & Public Policy Center and a senior fellow at the Abigail Adams Institute, where she serves as the director of The Wollstonecraft Project. An accomplished mom of seven, Bachiochi has a J.D. from Boston University School of Law and is the author of “The Rights of Women: Reclaiming a Lost Vision” (2021). Praxis Circle interviewed Bachiochi for her expertise on the history of feminism and her insight on where the movement is headed. Watch Erika Bachiochi’s full interview on our website: https://praxiscircle.com/leader/erika-bachiochi Learn more about Praxis Circle: https://praxiscircle.com/ Join our Praxis Circle community for free and gain exclusive access to resources, courses, and events: https://praxiscircle.com/join Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/praxiscircle/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepraxiscircle/ X - https://twitter.com/praxiscircle LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/praxis-circle/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thepraxiscircle

This is the first episode of a three-part conversation with Erika Bachiochi. Erika discusses her personal history and her intellectual journey through the political spectrum. She also discusses the 18th century author and advocate, Mary Wollstonecraft, the origins of the feminist movement, and the rights and duties in a free and just society. Other topics we cover: her personal background, the Abigail Adams Institute, Catholic feminism, “The Rights of Women,” and introduction to Mary Wollstonecraft, the French and American Revolutions, the importance of virtue, and more. Erika Bachiochi is a legal scholar at the Ethics & Public Policy Center and a senior fellow at the Abigail Adams Institute, where she serves as the director of The Wollstonecraft Project. An accomplished mom of seven, Bachiochi has a J.D. from Boston University School of Law and is the author of “The Rights of Women: Reclaiming a Lost Vision” (2021). Praxis Circle interviewed Bachiochi for her expertise on the history of feminism and her insight on where the movement is headed. Watch Erika Bachiochi’s full interview on our website: https://praxiscircle.com/leader/erika-bachiochi Learn more about Praxis Circle: https://praxiscircle.com/ Join our Praxis Circle community for free and gain exclusive access to resources, courses, and events: https://praxiscircle.com/join Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/praxiscircle/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepraxiscircle/ X - https://twitter.com/praxiscircle LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/praxis-circle/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thepraxiscircle

This is the second of a two-part conversation with Heather Mac Donald. In this discussion, Mac Donald challenges popular opinion and conventional wisdom as we wade into several cultural controversies like the consequences of diversity over meritocracy, the breakdown of the family, and women’s vs. trans’ rights. Other topics we cover: race, gender, higher education, feminism, toxic masculinity, and the future of America’s politics. Heather Mac Donald is the Thomas W. Smith Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a New York Times bestselling author. She is the author of six books: “The Burden of Bad Ideas” (2001); “The Immigration Solution: A Better Plan Than Today’s” (2007); “Are Cops Racist?” (2010); “The War on Cops” (2016); “The Diversity Delusion: How Race and Gender Pandering Corrupt the University and Undermine Our Culture” (2018); and her most recent book, “When Race Trumps Merit: How the Pursuit of Equity Sacrifices Excellence, Destroys Beauty, and Threatens Lives” (2023). Mac Donald holds a J.D. from Stanford University Law School and is currently a sought-after voice on identity politics and the trajectory of America. Watch Heather Mac Donald’s full interview on our website: https://praxiscircle.com/leader/heather-mac-donald Learn more about Praxis Circle: https://praxiscircle.com/ Join our Praxis Circle community for free and gain exclusive access to resources, courses, and events: https://praxiscircle.com/join Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/praxiscircle/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepraxiscircle/ X - https://twitter.com/praxiscircle LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/praxis-circle/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thepraxiscircle

This is the first of a two-part conversation with Heather Mac Donald about her personal background, the people who shaped her, her worldview, and love of music. We also have an interesting conversation about why, unlike many of our previous Contributors, she does not believe in either capital “T” truth or the existence of God. Other topics we cover: studying the deconstruction of language, the source of courage in her work, the litmus test between libertarians and conservatives, and the evidence for God and miracles (or not). Heather Mac Donald is the Thomas W. Smith Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a New York Times bestselling author. She is the author of six books: “The Burden of Bad Ideas” (2001); “The Immigration Solution: A Better Plan Than Today’s” (2007); “Are Cops Racist?” (2010); “The War on Cops” (2016); “The Diversity Delusion: How Race and Gender Pandering Corrupt the University and Undermine Our Culture” (2018); and her most recent book, “When Race Trumps Merit: How the Pursuit of Equity Sacrifices Excellence, Destroys Beauty, and Threatens Lives” (2023). Mac Donald holds a J.D. from Stanford University Law School and is currently a sought-after voice on identity politics and the trajectory of America. Watch Heather Mac Donald’s full interview on our website: https://praxiscircle.com/leader/heather-mac-donald Learn more about Praxis Circle: https://praxiscircle.com/ Join our Praxis Circle community for free and gain exclusive access to resources, courses, and events: https://praxiscircle.com/join Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/praxiscircle/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepraxiscircle/ X - https://twitter.com/praxiscircle LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/praxis-circle/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thepraxiscircle

This episode is the third of a three part conversation with Eric Metaxas, advocate for living a Christian life and the best-selling author whose biographies, children’s books, and works of popular apologetics have been translated into more than 20 languages. In this episode, Praxis Circle’s Doug Monroe asks Eric about “Religionless Christianity,” the culture wars in America, and why many in our society ignore evidence for the existence of the supernatural. Near the end, Eric explains whether he is optimistic or pessimistic about the United States, and what Americans can do to “keep the Republic.” Other topics covered: the importance of having an active faith, the threat of global Marxist ideology, patriotism and nationalism, defining miracles, the reality of a spiritual world, orthodox Christianity, and more. Eric Metaxas is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of numerous books, including the award-winning biography “Bonhoeffer.” His most recent work is “Religionless Christianity: God’s Answer to Evil.” He is also the host of the nationally syndicated “Eric Metaxas Radio Show” and founder of the speaker series “Socrates in the City: Conversations on the Examined Life.” Watch Eric Metaxas’ full interview on our website: https://praxiscircle.com/leader/eric-metaxas Learn more about Praxis Circle: https://praxiscircle.com/ Join our Praxis Circle community for free and gain exclusive access to resources, courses, and events: https://praxiscircle.com/join Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/praxiscircle/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepraxiscircle/ X - https://twitter.com/praxiscircle LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/praxis-circle/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thepraxiscircle

This episode is the second of a three part conversation with Eric Metaxas. He continues the discussion about his worldview and personal responsibility to write about faith in our secular age. Eric also explains why atheism, not faith in God, is the enemy of science. He ends the episodes describing the origin and purpose of his two books, “Letter to the American Church” and “Religionless Christianity.” Other topics covered: the role of humor in effective communication, making the case for God, the importance of teaching America’s foundational values, and more. Eric Metaxas is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of numerous books, including the award-winning biography “Bonhoeffer.” His most recent work is “Religionless Christianity: God’s Answer to Evil.” He is also the host of the nationally syndicated “Eric Metaxas Radio Show” and founder of the speaker series “Socrates in the City: Conversations on the Examined Life.” Watch Eric Metaxas’ full interview on our website: https://praxiscircle.com/leader/eric-metaxas Learn more about Praxis Circle: https://praxiscircle.com/ Join our Praxis Circle community for free and gain exclusive access to resources, courses, and events: https://praxiscircle.com/join Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/praxiscircle/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepraxiscircle/ X - https://twitter.com/praxiscircle LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/praxis-circle/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thepraxiscircle

This episode is the first of a three part conversation with prolific author and speaker Eric Metaxas. We discuss Eric’s personal story of growing up the child of immigrant parents, attending Yale University, and the miraculous experience that brought him to God. He explains also what led him to write biographies of Christian heroes and why he remains committed to telling these stories. Other topics covered: the current trouble with Ivy League schools, the reality of good and evil, experience with ultimate reality, William Wilberforce, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, biography writing, and more. Eric Metaxas is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of numerous books, including the award-winning biography “Bonhoeffer.” His most recent work is “Religionless Christianity: God’s Answer to Evil.” He is also the host of the nationally syndicated “Eric Metaxas Radio Show” and founder of the speaker series “Socrates in the City: Conversations on the Examined Life.” Watch Eric Metaxas’ full interview on our website: https://praxiscircle.com/leader/eric-metaxas Learn more about Praxis Circle: https://praxiscircle.com/ Join our Praxis Circle community for free and gain exclusive access to resources, courses, and events: https://praxiscircle.com/join Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/praxiscircle/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepraxiscircle/ X - https://twitter.com/praxiscircle LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/praxis-circle/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thepraxiscircle

The final part of our five episode series with Dr. Stephen Meyer, a former geophysicist turned philosopher of science, who offers profound insights into the intersection of science, philosophy, and faith. We discuss the importance of a good theology of nature, how a “non-materialistic” explanation can still be scientific, and our ultimate problem: Men have forgotten God. Lastly, Meyer answers the question, “Are you optimistic or pessimistic about America?” Other topics we cover: theistic evolution, the Cambrian explosion, evolution, dualism, creation, a good theology of nature, the Resurrection, and more. Dr. Stephen Meyer is the Director and Senior Fellow of the Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture with a Ph.D. in the philosophy of science from the University of Cambridge. He is the author of three books: “Signature in the Cell: DNA and the Evidence for Intelligent Design” (2009) which was named Times (of London) Literary Supplement Book of the Year, the New York Times bestseller “Darwin’s Doubt: The Explosive Origin of Animal Life and the Case for Intelligent Design” (2013), and his most recent book, “Return of the God Hypothesis” (2021). Watch Stephen Meyer’s full interview on our website: https://praxiscircle.com/leader/stephen-meyer Learn more about Praxis Circle: https://praxiscircle.com/ Join our Praxis Circle community for free and gain exclusive access to resources, courses, and events: https://praxiscircle.com/join Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/praxiscircle/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepraxiscircle/ X - https://twitter.com/praxiscircle LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/praxis-circle/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thepraxiscircle

In this episode of our five-part conversation with Dr. Stephen Meyer, we discuss his “Return of the God Hypothesis,” the Big Bang, Darwin’s system, and the argument on behalf of theistic intelligent design. Other topics we cover: arguments for the existence of God, biology, astronomy and the Big Bang theory, theistic design, quantum cosmology, fine-tuning of the universe, multiverse theory, problems with Darwinism, and more. Dr. Stephen Meyer is the Director and Senior Fellow of the Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture with a Ph.D. in the philosophy of science from the University of Cambridge. He is the author of three books: “Signature in the Cell: DNA and the Evidence for Intelligent Design” (2009) which was named Times (of London) Literary Supplement Book of the Year, the New York Times bestseller “Darwin’s Doubt: The Explosive Origin of Animal Life and the Case for Intelligent Design” (2013), and his most recent book, “Return of the God Hypothesis” (2021). Watch Stephen Meyer’s full interview on our website: https://praxiscircle.com/leader/stephen-meyer Learn more about Praxis Circle: https://praxiscircle.com/ Join our Praxis Circle community for free and gain exclusive access to resources, courses, and events: https://praxiscircle.com/join Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/praxiscircle/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepraxiscircle/ X - https://twitter.com/praxiscircle LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/praxis-circle/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thepraxiscircle

This is the third of a five-part conversation with Dr. Stephen Meyer, a former geophysicist turned philosopher of science, who offers profound insights into the intersection of science, philosophy, and faith. In this episode, Dr. Meyer explains science and faith throughout the history of mankind and how the understanding of Christian God led to the Scientific Revolution in much of Europe. From St. Augustine to Robert Boyle to Dr. Meyer himself, “Theism allows science to do good.” Furthermore, we discuss where the scientific community is today and how certain attitudes and beliefs could be shifting. Other topics we cover: the history of science, specified information and the laws of nature, how Christianity sparked the Scientific Revolution, Darwinism, the status of intelligent design, and more. Dr. Stephen Meyer is the Director and Senior Fellow of the Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture with a Ph.D. in the philosophy of science from the University of Cambridge. He is the author of three books: “Signature in the Cell: DNA and the Evidence for Intelligent Design” (2009) which was named Times (of London) Literary Supplement Book of the Year, the New York Times bestseller “Darwin’s Doubt: The Explosive Origin of Animal Life and the Case for Intelligent Design” (2013), and his most recent book, “Return of the God Hypothesis” (2021). Watch Stephen Meyer’s full interview on our website: https://praxiscircle.com/leader/stephen-meyer Learn more about Praxis Circle: https://praxiscircle.com/ Join our Praxis Circle community for free and gain exclusive access to resources, courses, and events: https://praxiscircle.com/join Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/praxiscircle/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepraxiscircle/ X - https://twitter.com/praxiscircle LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/praxis-circle/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thepraxiscircle

In this episode of our five-part conversation with Dr. Stephen Meyer, we discuss the innate sense people have for morality and God, as well as some of the scientific beliefs of Newton, Leibniz, and Einstein. Other topics we cover: the importance of good philosophy, the relationship between relativism and materialism, the fact-value divide, and moral knowledge. Dr. Stephen Meyer is the Director and Senior Fellow of the Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture with a Ph.D. in the philosophy of science from the University of Cambridge. He is the author of three books: “Signature in the Cell: DNA and the Evidence for Intelligent Design” (2009) which was named Times (of London) Literary Supplement Book of the Year, the New York Times bestseller “Darwin’s Doubt: The Explosive Origin of Animal Life and the Case for Intelligent Design” (2013), and his most recent book, “Return of the God Hypothesis” (2021). Watch Stephen Meyer’s full interview on our website: https://praxiscircle.com/leader/stephen-meyer Learn more about Praxis Circle: https://praxiscircle.com/ Join our Praxis Circle community for free and gain exclusive access to resources, courses, and events: https://praxiscircle.com/join Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/praxiscircle/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepraxiscircle/ X - https://twitter.com/praxiscircle LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/praxis-circle/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thepraxiscircle

This is the first of a five-part conversation with Dr. Stephen Meyer, a former geophysicist turned philosopher of science, who offers profound insights into the intersection of science, philosophy, and faith. Meyer has emerged as a leading intellectual voice presenting compelling evidence for God via intelligent design in the creation, development, and sustaining of the universe and of life on earth. Topics we cover: the Discovery Institute, worldview, the Bible’s metaphysics, philosophy, the idea of intelligibility, the mind-body problem of consciousness, proving the existence of God, and more. Dr. Stephen Meyer is the Director and Senior Fellow of the Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture with a Ph.D. in the philosophy of science from the University of Cambridge. He is the author of three books: “Signature in the Cell: DNA and the Evidence for Intelligent Design” (2009) which was named Times (of London) Literary Supplement Book of the Year, the New York Times bestseller “Darwin’s Doubt: The Explosive Origin of Animal Life and the Case for Intelligent Design” (2013), and his most recent book, “Return of the God Hypothesis” (2021). Watch Stephen Meyer’s full interview on our website: https://praxiscircle.com/leader/stephen-meyer Learn more about Praxis Circle: https://praxiscircle.com/ Join our Praxis Circle community for free and gain exclusive access to resources, courses, and events: https://praxiscircle.com/join Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/praxiscircle/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepraxiscircle/ X - https://twitter.com/praxiscircle LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/praxis-circle/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thepraxiscircle

In the last part of our interview, Mary Eberstadt concludes by discussing the reason for the rise in religious “nones,” the historical impact of religious vs. secular wars, the future of the Catholic Church, and both the progress and backsliding the United States has made in the past decade. Mary Eberstadt holds the Panula Chair in Christian Culture at the Catholic Information Center and is a Senior Research Fellow at the Faith & Reason Institute. She is the author of many books, including her most recent “Primal Screams: How the Sexual Revolution Created Identity Politics” (2019) and “Adam and Eve After the Pill, Revisited” (2023). A Cornell graduate with two honorary doctorates in Humane Letters, Mary is a sought out voice on religion, the family, social issues, and the Sexual Revolution. Watch Mary Eberstadt’s full interview on our website: https://praxiscircle.com/video/mary-eberstadt-2/ Learn more about Praxis Circle: https://praxiscircle.com/ Join our Praxis Circle community for free and gain exclusive access to resources, courses, and events: https://praxiscircle.com/join Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/praxiscircle/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepraxiscircle/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/praxiscircle LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/praxis-circle/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thepraxiscircle

In the second part of our interview, Mary Eberstadt discusses her book “Primal Screams” and her argument that the Sexual Revolution of the 1960s has created identity politics. We also have a conversation on contemporary feminism, how the summer of 2020 was a fulfilled “prophecy,” the turmoil people are facing because of loneliness, and how her faith helps her live a life free of fear. Other topics we cover: What policy changes could help the family? Who are the culture wars really between? Why are so many rejecting basic biological realities? How should Christians engage in the public square? Mary Eberstadt holds the Panula Chair in Christian Culture at the Catholic Information Center and is a Senior Research Fellow at the Faith & Reason Institute. She is the author of many books, including her most recent “Primal Screams: How the Sexual Revolution Created Identity Politics” (2019) and “Adam and Eve After the Pill, Revisited” (2023). A Cornell graduate with two honorary doctorates in Humane Letters, Mary is a sought out voice on religion, the family, social issues, and the Sexual Revolution. Watch Mary Eberstadt’s full interview on our website: https://praxiscircle.com/video/mary-eberstadt-2/ Learn more about Praxis Circle: https://praxiscircle.com/ Join our Praxis Circle community for free and gain exclusive access to resources, courses, and events: https://praxiscircle.com/join Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/praxiscircle/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepraxiscircle/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/praxiscircle LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/praxis-circle/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thepraxiscircle

Mary Eberstadt is an essayist, novelist, public speaker, and author of several nonfiction works. In the first part of her interview with Praxis Circle, Eberstadt discusses her growing up years in upstate New York, important life influences, pursuing both a career and motherhood, and her thoughts on how and why the younger generations today have been robbed. Mary Eberstadt holds the Panula Chair in Christian Culture at the Catholic Information Center and is a Senior Research Fellow at the Faith & Reason Institute. She is the author of many books, including her most recent “Primal Screams: How the Sexual Revolution Created Identity Politics” (2019) and “Adam and Eve After the Pill, Revisited” (2023). A Cornell graduate with two honorary doctorates in Humane Letters, Mary is a sought out voice on religion, the family, social issues, and the Sexual Revolution. Watch Mary Eberstadt’s full interview on our website: https://praxiscircle.com/video/mary-eberstadt-2/ Learn more about Praxis Circle: https://praxiscircle.com/ Join our Praxis Circle community for free and gain exclusive access to resources, courses, and events: https://praxiscircle.com/join Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/praxiscircle/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepraxiscircle/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/praxiscircle LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/praxis-circle/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thepraxiscircle

From philosophy to the sacred, part three of our interview with Sir Roger Scruton now turns to a discussion on politics. As a British outsider looking in, Scruton examines the uniqueness of the American political system, our culture (defining it as “ghost-haunted”), and the connection between Donald J. Trump and Brexit. Finally, Scruton offers an answer at the very end of our episode to the question: “Are you optimistic or pessimistic about America?” Other topics we cover: Is there a spiritual world? What are your thoughts on trans-humanism and cloning? Are good men necessary to control evil men? Listen to find out more! Sir Roger Scruton was an internationally recognized British philosopher, author, and professor with a Ph.D. in philosophy from Cambridge University. He was knighted for services in philosophy, teaching, and public education in 2016 and published over fifty nonfiction and fiction books. Praxis Circle interviewed Scruton because of his commanding knowledge of Western philosophy, his highly developed philosophical and theological anthropology, and his extensive service to the protection and preservation of Western civilization. This is one of Scruton’s last recorded interviews before his sudden passing from cancer in 2020. Watch Roger Scruton’s full interview on our website: https://praxiscircle.com/video/roger-scruton/ Learn more about Praxis Circle: https://praxiscircle.com/ Join our Praxis Circle community for free and gain exclusive access to resources, courses, and events: https://praxiscircle.com/join Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/praxiscircle/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepraxiscircle/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/praxiscircle LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/praxis-circle/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thepraxiscircle