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Socrates in the City

Socrates in the City
Christianity
Western Civilization
C.S. Lewis
Covid-19 Pandemic
Philosophy
Free Speech
Natural Law
Beauty
Lockdowns
American Exceptionalism
Technology
Mere Natural Law
Liberty
American History
Artificial Intelligence
Public Health Policy
Fraternities
Humanity
Truth
American Revolution
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In this episode of Socrates Dialogues with Mary Harrington, she is joined by D.W. Pasulka, professor of religious studies and author of American Cosmic and Encounters, to explore her newest book “The Others: UFOs, AI, and the Secret Forces Guiding Hu... more

In this episode of Socrates in Oxford, host Eric Metaxas is joined by Lord Nigel Biggar—author, scholar, and minister—who examines the complicated history of the British Empire and challenges the increasingly simple narrative that colonialism was an ... more

In this episode of Socrates in Oxford, host Eric Metaxas is joined by James Orr—theologian, philosopher, and now politician—who reflects on his journey to Christ and his discovery of philosophy’s power to make sense of the world we inhabit. From the ... more

What happens when we stop asking children to do hard things, develop strong habits, and take responsibility for their choices? In this episode of Socrates Dialogues with Mary Harrington, she joins Katharine Birbalsingh, often called the “strictest he... more

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Diana Pasulka
Professor of Religious Studies at UNC Wilmington
UNC Wilmington
Episode: D.W. Pasulka and Mary Harrington: UFOs, AI, and the Secret Forces Guiding Human Destiny
Nigel Biggar
Lord Nigel Biggar, regius professor emeritus of moral and pastoral theology at Christ Church Oxford, author of Colonialism, A Moral Reckoning
Christ Church Oxford
Episode: Eric Metaxas and Lord Nigel Biggar: What Did the British Empire Do Right?
Katharine Birbalsingh
Author, educator, founder of Michaela School
Michaela School
Episode: Katharine Birbalsingh and Mary Harrington: We’ve Made Jesus Too Nice
Carrie Gress
Author of Something Wicked: Why Feminism Can't Be Fused with Christianity
Institute for Human Ecology; Ethics and Public Policy Center (Washington)
Episode: Eric Metaxas and Carrie Gress: Why Feminism is More Deadly Than Communism
Miriam Cates
Former Conservative MP, senior fellow at the Center for Social Justice, broadcaster with GB News
Center for Social Justice / GB News
Episode: Miriam Cates and Mary Harrington: Can the Birth Rate Crisis Be Fixed?
Denis Noble
Emeritus Professor of Cardiovascular Physiology, University of Oxford
University of Oxford, International Union of Physiological Sciences
Episode: Eric Metaxas and Denis Noble: Why We Have Been Misled About Biology for 80 Years
Erika Bachiochi
Professor of Practice at Arizona State University; author
Arizona State University
Episode: Erika Bachiochi and Mary Harrington: Can You Be a Pro-Life Feminist?
Joseph Loconte
Director of the Rivendell Center in New York City; CS. Lewis Scholar for Public Life at Grove City College; documentary filmmaker about Benjamin Rush
Grove City College / Rivendell Center
Episode: Eric Metaxas and Joseph Loconte: America’s Forgotten Founding Father, Benjamin Rush
John Lennox
Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University, author of 2084: The AI Revolution
Oxford University
Episode: Eric Metaxas and John Lennox: Will Technology Change What It Means to be Human?

Hosts

Eric Metaxas
Host guiding the interview and questions with a focus on Christian apologetics, culture, and public life.
Mary Harrington
Co-host, writer and commentator focusing on culture, education, and social trends from a traditional perspective.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 644 ratings
  • Less Eric

    More Mary!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KGNicho
    United States3 months ago
  • Right-wing bias

    It’s difficult when right-wing. Bias is so evident

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TeoGeogreGrah
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Carrie P. Boller

    From the heights of intervening John Lennox to the disgraceful way you treated Carrie

    I’m ashamed of you and expected more.

    Religious Liberty 🤯

    You may want to look those words up again

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    sweetnessfan34
    United States6 months ago
  • Great Show

    Wow, heavy heavy……Thank You Eric! ?Praying God continues to Bless You and Yours! Also praying for America 🇺🇸and President Trump 🙏🙏Retired USA SFG(A)

    Retired USPS

    Victor G Crockett. If You have any room on Your Prayer List, could You say a prayer for My ExWife Joy Lynn and two daughters, Sunny Glynn and Zoee Lynn, they need Jesus 🙏

    Thank You 🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Victor Croc
    United Statesa year ago
  • Always excellent

    Eric is interesting, challenging and thorough every show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ron LFP
    United Statesa year ago

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Interviews sometimes interrupted by host; guests speak well when given the floor.
Thoughtful, substantial conversations with expert guests.
Dignified, intellectually rich discussions that explore faith and public life.
Often challenging mainstream narratives with rigorous reasoning.

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Eric Metaxas and Lord Nigel Biggar: What Did the British Empire Do Right?
Q: Why do you think there has been such hyper-criticism of the West in recent decades?
He attributes it to a combination of leftist critique, indigenous and post-colonial lobbying, and a spiritual dimension of adherents playing the role of crusaders, which fuels a pervasive, emotionally driven critique.
Eric Metaxas and Lord Nigel Biggar: What Did the British Empire Do Right?
Q: What led you to this subject and to writing this book titled Colonialism, A Moral Reckoning?
Biggar explains that his motivation was political and a desire to set the record straight against simplistic, condemnatory narratives about empire, arguing for a balanced historical reckoning.
Katharine Birbalsingh and Mary Harrington: We’ve Made Jesus Too Nice
Q: How do you respond to critics who claim Michaela's results come from self-selecting families or a favorable intake?
She counters that admissions are council-set and that many top students come from a wide range of backgrounds; the real measure is the consistency of values, discipline, and habit formation across the student body.
Eric Metaxas and Joseph Loconte: America’s Forgotten Founding Father, Benjamin Rush
Q: What stands out most to you about Rush's influence on Common Sense and the broader push for independence?
The guest emphasizes Rush's influence on Paine and the idea that Rush's biblical grounding helped frame arguments for independence, while also noting Rush's role as a practical force in the lead-up to and execution of the revolution.
Eric Metaxas and Joseph Loconte: America’s Forgotten Founding Father, Benjamin Rush
Q: So first question, how did you come to choose the subject of Benjamin Rush for this documentary?
Loconte explains that Rush was selected because he represents a forgotten but crucial link between key revolutionary ideas and practical reforms, showing a man who fused reason, faith, medicine, and politics in a way that helped steer the early republic.

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Listeners likely tune in for deep, idea-driven conversations at the intersection of faith, culture, education, and public life. Episodes commonly feature philosophers, theologians, scholars, and policy thinkers who challenge contemporary norms from a traditional or classical perspective, often tying reason, virtue, and community to current social issues. The show stands out for long-form dialogue, rigorous hosting, and a willingness to tackle controversial topics—ranging from education and family policy to AI ethics and the philosophy of meaning—via thoughtful, sometimes provocative, exchanges. This blend of intellectual rigor and principled worldview is probably what attracts listeners seeking serious, substantive discourse over quick take... more

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2. Nigel Biggar
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5. Miriam Cates
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7. Erika Bachiochi
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