America Has a Moral Problem, Not a Political One — with David Brooks
In this episode, host David Brooks discusses his recent departure from The New York Times after 22 years to join The Atlantic and a faculty role at the University of Michigan, emphasizing his desire for longer-form writing and a focus on reviving America’s humanistic core. He argues that the nation’s challenges are less about partisan politics and more about a moral and spiritual crisis, citing that 58% of college students feel their lives lack purpose. Brooks outlines his new mission to explore topics like ambition, resilience, and meaning on a college campus, aiming to foster a deeper sense of purpose beyond the constant focus on Donald Trump. The conversation blends personal career reflections with broader cultural analysis, positioning moral renewal as essential for the country’s future.
The Honesty Challenge - Getting More Truthful with Ourselves and Our World
In this episode Tara Brock explores the "Honesty Challenge," examining how personal and societal deception erodes trust, fuels suffering, and hinders collective healing. She illustrates the pervasive nature of lying—from animal survival tactics to political and cultural falsehoods—while emphasizing mindfulness...
#142 Jordan Ritter Conn: Why Do Men Feel So Alone?
In this episode, host Nick Vershaw talks with senior staff writer Jordan Ritter‑Kahn about his new book *American Men*, which explores how men across diverse backgrounds grapple with the gap between cultural expectations of masculinity and their lived realities. Ritter‑Kahn...
The Shape of Belonging
In this episode, the host reflects on reaching a personal milestone at age 50 and discovering that true freedom means embracing one's authentic self. They discuss how shedding the pressure to be "good" and conforming opens the door to deeper...
The Authority Architectures - Your Unique Operating System that AI Can't Touch
In this episode, Julie Ciardi explores the tension between AI‑generated content and authentic thought leadership, arguing that true influence comes from embodying what you teach rather than relying on AI‑crafted personas. She shares how AI can be a powerful productivity...
A Conversation with Tia Levings
In this Substack Live interview, host Zach talks with author and survivor Tia Levings about her bestselling memoir *A Well‑Trained Wife* and her upcoming book *I Belong to Me*. Levings explains how she disentangled her faith from abusive, patriarchal Christian...
Being Human with Leana Deeb
In the debut episode of "Being Human," host Leana Deeb explains why she wiped her social media slate clean and launched a new show to explore the messy, in‑between seasons of life. She outlines the podcast’s focus on authentic conversations...
Live with Roberto Che Espinoza, PhD
In this episode, Roberto Che Espinoza, PhD, explores the political theology of death, arguing that life and death are not enemies but tense sisters—a concept drawn from Francis of Assisi. He critiques the dominant theological view that pits life against death...
Meditation: Widening Rings of Being (20:26 Min.)
In this 20‑minute guided meditation, Tara Brock leads listeners through a step‑by‑step body scan, emphasizing deep breathing, gentle release of tension, and expanding awareness to encompass the whole field of sensation, including sounds and thoughts. She invites participants to notice...
350 | J. Eric Oliver on the Self and How to Know It
In this episode, Sean Carroll talks with political scientist J. Eric Oliver about the nature of the self, drawing on philosophy, neuroscience, Buddhism, and modern science. Oliver argues that the self is not a fixed essence but a dynamic, multi‑layered...
One Reporter’s Life-Altering Psychedelic Trip
In this episode of The Daily, host Natalie Kittrow discusses ibogaine—a powerful, illegal psychedelic—with veteran New York Times reporter Robert Draper, who recounts his recent ten‑hour treatment in Tijuana, Mexico. Draper explains ibogaine’s origins, its potential to trigger neuroplasticity and...
Faith Is The Substance - One Year Mentorship
In this live‑stream episode, the host—a seasoned Christian life coach, author, and founder of Daily Devotional for Women—shares the story behind her ministry, the growth of her devotional platform, and her vision for a one‑year mentorship program centered on the...
READ : Beyond Belief by Nir Eyal
In this episode, bestselling author Nir Eyal discusses his new book *Beyond Belief*, which argues that our limiting beliefs—not resources or intelligence—are the primary barriers to achieving our goals, especially financial ones. He explains how to identify "the muck" where...
The Real Hell You Live In: How Much You Hate How You Feel
In this episode, trauma therapist Carolyn Cowan explores her core concept that "hell is your resistance," explaining how shame fuels a self‑perpetuating cycle of hating one's own feelings and thus sustaining trauma and related disorders. She outlines her three‑part model—trauma...
The Velvet Prison: Friedrich Nietzsche and the Lethal Allure of Comfort
In this episode, host delves into Friedrich Nietzsche's warning about the modern tyranny of comfort, arguing that humanity's innate drive to seek ease—once vital for survival—now threatens self‑destruction in the 21st century. The discussion connects Nietzsche's insight to contemporary examples,...