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The Aaron Renn Show

Aaron Renn
Reinhold Niebuhr
Christianity
New Calvinism
Reformed Theology
Political Theory
Theology
American Evangelicalism
Megachurch Movement
Original Sin
Masculinity
Sociology Of Religion
Cold War
Identity
Physician-Assisted Death
Cultural Diagnosis
Social Gospel
Marriage
Family Life
Hillsdale
Fatherhood

Aaron Renn's commentary and insights on our 21st century world, along with his conversations with some of the world's leading thinkers on the issues of today. Covering culture, media, economics, politics, Christianity and men's issues.

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Latest Episodes

Doug DeVos, former President and current co-chair of Amway, joins Aaron Renn to discuss the 50th-anniversary re-release of his father Rich DeVos’ 1975 classic book Believe!

In an era of cynicism and drift, Rich’s unapologetic optimism, faith in peop... more

In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Darel Paul, Professor of Political Science at Williams College and author of From Tolerance to Equality: How Elites Brought America to Same-Sex Marriage, to discuss his provocative First Things articl... more

Joseph Holmes—film critic, culture writer, and contributing film critic on my newsletter—joins the show to talk about his debut feature film Jim vs. the Future, releasing November 11, 2025 on digital and DVD.  

An ordinary guy, a Christmas Eve break... more

Join Aaron Renn as he interviews Leah Libresco Sargeant, author of The Dignity of Dependence: A Feminist Manifesto. In this thought-provoking episode, Leah explores a bold vision of feminism rooted not in independence, but in the inherent dignity of ... more

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Recent Guests

Doug DeVos
Co-chair of Amway and son of its co-founder Rich DeVos
Amway
Episode: Why You Have to Believe! | Doug DeVos
Darel Paul
Professor of Political Science at Williams College and author of From Tolerance to Equality
Williams College
Episode: How Society Forgot About Fertility | Darel Paul
Joseph Holmes
Film critic and filmmaker
Episode: Every Choice Kills a Universe | Joseph Holmes
Leah Libresco Sargeant
Writer and author of the book The Dignity of Dependence, A Feminist Manifesto.
Episode: The Dignity of Dependence | Leah Libresco Sargeant
Dr. Mark David Hall
Senior Research Fellow at First Liberty and Director of the Religious Liberty in the States project
First Liberty
Episode: State Laws and Your Religious Freedom | Mark David Hall
Chris Arnade
Author and former Wall Street quant, known for his focus on impoverished communities and social issues.
Author of Dignity
Episode: Why America Can't Have Nice Things | Chris Arnade
Dr. John Seel
Cultural diagnostician extraordinaire, author of 'Aspirational Masculinity'
Episode: The Collapse of Masculinity | John Seel
David Yancey
President of Presbyterians for the Kingdom
Presbyterians for the Kingdom
Episode: Presbyterians for the Kingdom | David Yancey and Redeemed Zoomer
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Generation Z influencer with a focus on traditional theology.
Episode: Presbyterians for the Kingdom | David Yancey and Redeemed Zoomer

Host

Aaron Renn
Host and commentator with insights on culture, politics, and contemporary societal dynamics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 555 ratings
  • Thoughtful and Coruageous

    This podcast drives at all parts of humanity. If you care for truth, listen to this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fretdancer
    United States7 months ago
  • Consistently thought provoking

    I’ve been a long time listener to the podcast and newsletter subscriber. I was surprised when I saw I hadn’t rated this yet. Needless to say, it’s five stars. Aaron Renn brings a calm yet different perspective than you often hear. He also brings a wide variety of guests to interview on a range of topics. It’s worth listening to a few episodes. After you do, I imagine you’ll find a new show to add to your playlist.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mithrill!
    United Statesa year ago
  • Who is this guy?

    I listened to about the first 6 months of his podcasts. At that point, I felt like I was wasting my time. I also wondered, why is this guy so guarded about telling us his opinions? I know many factual things about his life - from Indiana, moved to Chicago and NYC, went to Keller’s church, was a consultant, worked at think tanks MI and AEI, moved back to Indiana, etc. But I know very little about his opinions. He may think that it’s important so people don’t reject his ideas based on biases aga... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    CrApple_sucks_bigly
    United States2 years ago
  • Clear insights for Christian men

    I really like Renn. He’s attuned to the question of many Christian men:

    - What attracts me to Jordan Peterson that I find lacking in Bible-first churches?

    - What can we learn from General Revelation that we aren’t hearing during the Sunday morning exposition of Special Revelation?

    Thankfully, there is a growing number of insightful godly voices, who are talking about challenges and solutions for modern Christian men. Renn’s analysis is as keen as any, and his urban, city-loving perspective a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brian of Alexandria
    United States2 years ago
  • The 3 E’s: Entertaining, Educational

    Aaron is a master of making complex issues clear. He brigs a razor sharp mind and genuine inquisitiveness to each topic. I appreciate that he reads his newsletter, but it’s hard to listen to in the background, so I prefer to read those. For easy listening sake, I prefer his conversations with guests as they better suit the medium. Keep up the great work Aaron!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jonnymo02
    United Kingdom2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the insightful and thought-provoking content, particularly enjoying the variety of guests and their diverse perspectives.
There are instances of mixed reviews where some find the approach overly guarded or less opinionated than expected, suggesting that the content may appeal more to some than others.
Reviews indicate that the host's ability to challenge prevailing narratives is valued, promoting critical thinking.

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How Society Forgot About Fertility | Darel Paul
Q: What should an individual young man or young woman do in this environment?
Young people should enhance their attractiveness as potential mates and build skills, while organizations like the church could facilitate social meeting opportunities.
How Society Forgot About Fertility | Darel Paul
Q: What do you think the other factors are that are sort of driving this change?
The decline in marriage and fertility is tied to multiple social and economic changes, including cultural shifts, housing prices, and gender relations.
Every Choice Kills a Universe | Joseph Holmes
Q: How does the film address the multiverse concept?
It explores the multiverse in a way that engages Christian themes, with the protagonist's choices having deep existential implications.
Every Choice Kills a Universe | Joseph Holmes
Q: What inspired you to make 'Jim vs. the Future'?
Desperation for budget-friendly content led to creating a story about choice impacting multiple futures, influenced by a desire to tackle Christian themes.
State Laws and Your Religious Freedom | Mark David Hall
Q: How did Illinois end up doing so well?
Illinois has strong protections established before 1998 due to bipartisan support from Democrats and Republicans who valued religious liberty.

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1. Doug DeVos
2. Darel Paul
3. Joseph Holmes
4. Leah Libresco Sargeant
5. Dr. Mark David Hall
6. Chris Arnade
7. Dr. John Seel
8. David Yancey

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