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James Tour: How Did Life Come into Being?

<p>A conversation between Dr. James Tour and Socrates in the City host Eric Metaxas on the topic “How Did Life Come into Being?” This event took place at the River Oaks Country Club in Houston, Texas in October 2022. Learn more about Socrates in the City at socratesinthecity.com. Dr. Tour is presently the T. T. […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/james-tour-how-did-life-come-into-being/">James Tour: How Did Life Come into Being?</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Aug 3, 20231h 27m

Eugenia Constantinou: The Crucifixion of the King of Glory

<p>A conversation between Eugenia Constantinou and Socrates in the City host Eric Metaxas regarding Ms. Constantinou’s recent book: “The Crucifixion of the King of Glory.” This event took place at the Union League Club in New York City on February 28th, 2023. Learn more about Socrates in the City at socratesinthecity.com. Dr. Eugenia Constantinou is […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/eugenia-constantinou-the-crucifixion-of-the-king-of-glory/">Eugenia Constantinou: The Crucifixion of the King of Glory</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Aug 3, 20231h 20m

Os Guinness: The Magna Carta of Humanity

<p>Os Guinness and Socrates in the City host Eric Metaxas discuss Mr. Guinness’ recent books: “The Magna Carta of Humanity” and “Zero Dark America.” This event took place at the Union League Club in New York City on December 6th, 2022. Learn more about Socrates in the City at socratesinthecity.com. Os Guinness, author and speaker, […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/os-guinness-the-magna-carta-of-humanity/">Os Guinness: The Magna Carta of Humanity</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Aug 3, 20231h 20m

Michael Medved: God’s Hand on America

<p>From the Battle of Brooklyn in 1776, to the California Gold Rush, to the Guano Islands Act of 1856, Socrates in the City guest Michael Medved and host Eric Metaxas discuss the idea that America’s existence and expansion has been divinely devised. Medved begins the conversation with a story about the miraculous life of his […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/michael-medved-gods-hand-on-america/">Michael Medved: God’s Hand on America</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Jun 27, 20231h 0m

Yeonmi Park: While Time Remains

<p>North Korean defector Yeonmi Park joins Socrates in the City host Eric Metaxas to discuss her latest book WHILE TIME REMAINS. In this uniquely sobering SITC interview, Ms. Park details her early years: foraging for plants and eating bugs to stay alive in “Socialist Paradise,” her family’s involvement in the black market, escaping to China […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/yeonmi-park-while-time-remains/">Yeonmi Park: While Time Remains</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Jun 1, 20231h 21m

Andrew Klavan: The Truth and Beauty

<p>A conversation between esteemed author Andrew Klavan and Socrates in the City host Eric Metaxas regarding Mr. Klavan’s recent book, The Truth and Beauty: How the Lives and Works of England’s Greatest Poets Point the Way to a Deeper Understanding of the Words of Jesus. This event took place at the Union League Club in […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/andrew-klavan-the-truth-and-beauty/">Andrew Klavan: The Truth and Beauty</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

May 16, 20231h 13m

Stephen Meyer: The Return of the God Hypothesis

<p>Eric Metaxas interviews Stephen C. Meyer on the scientific evidence for the existence of God as outlined in Dr. Meyer’s book THE RETURN OF THE GOD HYPOTHESIS. Their conversation explores evidence from cosmology, showing that the material universe had a beginning; evidence from physics, showing that the universe was been “finely tuned” to allow for […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/stephen-meyer-the-return-of-the-god-hypothesis/">Stephen Meyer: The Return of the God Hypothesis</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Jul 8, 20221h 19m

Baroness Caroline Cox: The Threat to the West's Cultural and Political Heritage

<p>From the Socrates in the City archives: Baroness Caroline Cox sits in the British House of Lords as a crossbencher and is a frequent contributor to Lords debates on Sudan, South Sudan, Syria, Nigeria, and Burma. At this 2011 event in Manhattan, Baroness Cox discusses threats to the West’s cultural and political heritage in the […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/the-threat-to-the-wests-cultural-and-political-heritage/">Baroness Caroline Cox: The Threat to the West's Cultural and Political Heritage</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Sep 11, 2020

William Hurlbut: The Science and Politics of Stem Cells: Is There a Way Forward?

<p>Distinguished Fellow of The Center for Bioethics, physician, and Consulting Professor in the Department of Neurobiology at Stanford University Medical Center William Hurlbut explores how dramatic advances in molecular biology and human biology have resulted in inquiry that raises questions about the relationship between the material form and the moral meaning of developing life. After unpacking […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/the-science-and-politics-of-stem-cells-is-there-a-way-forward/">William Hurlbut: The Science and Politics of Stem Cells: Is There a Way Forward?</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

May 29, 20201h 15m

Sir John Polkinghorne: Belief in God in an Age of Science

<p>Host Eric Metaxas welcomes British theoretical physicist Sir John Polkinghorne to this 2003 Socrates in the City event in New York City. Sir Polkinghorne presents on themes from his book BELIEF IN GOD IN AN AGE OF SCIENCE, discussing the collegiality between science and theology and detailing what he refers to as some of the […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/belief-in-god-in-an-age-of-science/">Sir John Polkinghorne: Belief in God in an Age of Science</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

May 1, 20201h 26m

Peter Kreeft: Making Sense Out of Suffering

<p>Boston College Professor of Philosophy Peter Kreeft explores the ages-old question of “Why?” from a philosophical perspective, touching on themes from his book, MAKING SENSE OUT OF SUFFERING, in a lecture given in New York City in January 2003.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/making-sense-out-of-suffering/">Peter Kreeft: Making Sense Out of Suffering</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Apr 9, 20201h 27m

Sir John Polkinghorne: Can a Scientist Pray?

<p>British theoretical physicist Sir John Polkinghorne examines how scientific discoveries of the 20th century, particularly quantum theory and chaos theory, disrupted the “clockwork universe” view of the world that prevailed for about 200 years after Newton. Polkinghorne explores how a world that does not behave in a reliable way, that is described not deterministically but […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/can-a-scientist-pray/">Sir John Polkinghorne: Can a Scientist Pray?</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Apr 3, 20201h 14m

Cal Thomas and Bob Beckel: Common Sense Solutions for a Stronger America

<p>Eric Metaxas hosts an interview with two guests: columnist Cal Thomas and political pundit Bob Beckel are political adversaries—AND good friends. Be prepared for surprisingly poignant moments amidst lively banter in a conversation centered around Thomas’s book, WHAT WORKS: COMMON SENSE SOLUTIONS FOR A STRONGER AMERICA.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/common-sense-solutions-for-a-stronger-america/">Cal Thomas and Bob Beckel: Common Sense Solutions for a Stronger America</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Mar 27, 20201h 33m

Sir Roger Scruton: The New Atheism

<p>The legendary Roger Scruton explores the ideas, perspectives, and implications of the “New Atheism” at this New York City Socrates in the City event hosted by Eric Metaxas in 2008.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/the-new-atheism/">Sir Roger Scruton: The New Atheism</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Mar 18, 20201h 11m

Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks: The Home We Build Together

<p>British Orthodox rabbi, theologian, and author Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks presents the case that multicultural British society requires a new approach to national identity, arguing that responsibility — specifically building and creating together — gives societies a strong sense of identity and belonging. This 2009 lecture and Q&A is moderated by Socrates in the City […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/the-home-we-build-together/">Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks: The Home We Build Together</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Mar 6, 20201h 14m

Peter Thiel: Zero to One

<p>Eric Metaxas interviews entrepreneur and investor Peter Thiel on his bestselling book ZERO TO ONE. Using Apollo 11 and Woodstock as reference points, Thiel and Metaxas explore the idea that we live in an age of technological stagnation, and cover a range of topics — globalization, Greta Thunberg, academia, the worst of the cardinal sins, […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/zero-to-one/">Peter Thiel: Zero to One</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Feb 28, 20201h 17m

Eric Metaxas: Miracles

<p>Socrates in the City’s own Eric Metaxas turns over his hosting duties to legendary TV talkshow host Dick Cavett, for an extra special Socrates event on the subject of MIRACLES: WHAT THEY ARE, WHY THEY HAPPEN, AND HOW THEY CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/miracles-what-they-are-why-they-happen-and-how-they-can-change-your-life/">Eric Metaxas: Miracles</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Feb 21, 20201h 34m

Colin Nicholl: The Great Christ Comet

<p>At Socrates in the City Oxford, Eric Metaxas interviews Colin Nicholl, a Cambridge Ph.D. and New Testament scholar who spent four years studying with astronomers to explore the fascinating premise that the Star of Bethlehem was actually a comet, as told in his book, THE GREAT CHRIST COMET. Filmed at St. Aldate’s Church in Oxford, […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/the-great-christ-comet/">Colin Nicholl: The Great Christ Comet</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Dec 20, 20191h 25m

N.T. Wright: Surprised by Scripture

<p>N.T. Wright, one of the world’s leading New Testament scholars, discusses his book SURPRISED BY SCRIPTURE: ENGAGING CONTEMPORARY ISSUES. This lecture took place in New York City in July 2011. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/surprised-by-scripture/">N.T. Wright: Surprised by Scripture</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Dec 13, 20191h 27m

Dick Cavett: Brief Encounters

<p>Host Eric Metaxas introduces special guest Dick Cavett — adding a musical tribute on a set that nods to the decades-long Dick Cavett Show — and converses with the TV talkshow legend about experiences that went into his book, BRIEF ENCOUNTERS. This Socrates in the City event took place on New York City’s Upper West […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/brief-encounters/">Dick Cavett: Brief Encounters</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Dec 5, 2019

John Lennox: Seven Days that Divide the World

<p>Eric Metaxas and Socrates in the City present an evening with John Lennox, Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University, at the Union Club in New York City in January 2013. Dr. Lennox explores a method for reading and interpreting the first chapters of Genesis without discounting either science or Scripture. Afterward Metaxas is heard asking, […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/seven-days-that-divide-the-world/">John Lennox: Seven Days that Divide the World</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Nov 15, 20191h 30m

Thomas Howard: Chance or the Dance – Part 2

<p>Eric Metaxas continues his conversation in Boston with scholar Thomas Howard about C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Howard’s journey to Catholicism, and more! Eric considers Howard’s book CHANCE OR THE DANCE? one of the greatest books of the 20th century.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/chance-or-the-dance-part-2/">Thomas Howard: Chance or the Dance – Part 2</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Nov 8, 201939 min

Thomas Howard: Chance or the Dance – Part 1

<p>Eric Metaxas goes to Boston to talk with scholar Thomas Howard about the questions explored in his book, CHANCE OR THE DANCE? Eric considers this one of the greatest books of the 20th century.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/chance-or-the-dance-part-1/">Thomas Howard: Chance or the Dance – Part 1</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Oct 31, 201945 min

Stephen Meyer: The Return of the God Hypothesis

<p>Eric Metaxas interviews Stephen C. Meyer about the ultimate mystery of the universe as drawn from recent scientific discoveries in physics, cosmology, and biology, at the Dallas Conference on Science and Faith in January 2019.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/the-return-of-the-god-hypothesis/">Stephen Meyer: The Return of the God Hypothesis</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Oct 24, 20191h 11m

Peter Hitchens: The Rage Against God and How Atheism Led Me to Faith

<p>Eric Metaxas interviews the perspicacious Peter Hitchens, brother of the late Christopher Hitchens, about his book THE RAGE AGAINST GOD.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/the-rage-against-god-and-how-atheism-led-me-to-faith/">Peter Hitchens: The Rage Against God and How Atheism Led Me to Faith</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Oct 4, 20191h 7m

Canon J. John: Conversations About Faith

<p>Eric Metaxas interviews Canon J. John, a British apologist, author, and speaker.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/conversations-about-faith/">Canon J. John: Conversations About Faith</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Sep 26, 20191h 1m

Christian Wiman: Meditation of a Modern Believer

<p>Christian Wiman discusses his book, MY BRIGHT ABYSS: MEDITATION OF A MODERN BELIEVER, with Eric Metaxas at the Socrates in the City Gala in June 2013, at the Union League Club in New York City.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/my-bright-abyss-meditation-of-a-modern-believer/">Christian Wiman: Meditation of a Modern Believer</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Sep 13, 20191h 5m

Mark Helprin: His Life and Work

<p>“Inimitable” is a word to be used sparingly, but it is THE word for Mark Helprin. Don’t be fooled by the staid topic — instead, prepare to be amazed by Mr. Helprin’s conversation with host Eric Metaxas, who considers him the greatest living fiction writer!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/life-and-work/">Mark Helprin: His Life and Work</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Sep 6, 20191h 11m

John Lennox: Has Science Buried God?

<p>Host Eric Metaxas and Oxford professor John Lennox explore the question, “Has science buried God?” — discussing the fine-tuned universe, evolution, logic, history, and more! “It’s like we’re an old Vaudeville team” says Metaxas, who eggs the legendary Lennox into retelling his equally legendary roast chicken anecdote. The interview was hosted by the Colson Center […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/has-science-buried-god/">John Lennox: Has Science Buried God?</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Aug 30, 20191h 19m

Joseph Loconte: A Quest for Faith in a Valley of Doubt

<p>Socrates in the City host Eric Metaxas interviews Joseph Loconte, historian and professor, on his book THE SEARCHERS: A QUEST FOR FAITH IN THE VALLEY OF DOUBT in May 2012.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/a-quest-for-faith-in-a-valley-of-doubt/">Joseph Loconte: A Quest for Faith in a Valley of Doubt</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Aug 21, 20191h 32m

N.T. Wright: Simply Christian

<p>N.T. Wright, one of the world’s leading New Testament scholars, discusses his book SIMPLY CHRISTIAN: WHY CHRISTIANITY MAKES SENSE in New York City in 2006.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/simply-christian-why-christianity-makes-sense/">N.T. Wright: Simply Christian</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Aug 15, 20191h 19m

Os Guinness: A Free People's Suicide

<p>The prescience of author and social critic Os Guinness is again on display in this lecture about “Sustainable Freedom and the American Future” from September 2012.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/a-free-peoples-suicide/">Os Guinness: A Free People's Suicide</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Aug 8, 2019

Ard Louis: Science and Faith

<p>Eric Metaxas talks with Ard Louis, professor of theoretical physics at Oxford University about “science and faith and life,” pushing past the oft-asked questions on these topics.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/science-and-faith/">Ard Louis: Science and Faith</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Aug 1, 20191h 18m

Walter Hooper: The Life and Writing of C.S. Lewis - Part 3

<p>Eric Metaxas interviews Walter Hooper, friend and secretary of C.S. Lewis, about Lewis’s life and writings–uncovering fascinating stories about the beloved Oxford don.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/the-life-and-writing-of-c-s-lewis-part-3/">Walter Hooper: The Life and Writing of C.S. Lewis - Part 3</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Jul 25, 20191h 12m

Walter Hooper: The Life and Writing of C.S. Lewis - Part 2

<p>Eric Metaxas interviews Walter Hooper, friend and secretary of C.S. Lewis, about Lewis’s life and writings–uncovering fascinating stories about the beloved Oxford don.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/the-life-and-writing-of-c-s-lewis-part-2/">Walter Hooper: The Life and Writing of C.S. Lewis - Part 2</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Jul 18, 20191h 24m

Walter Hooper: The Life and Writing of C.S. Lewis - Part 1

<p>Eric Metaxas interviews Walter Hooper, friend and secretary of C.S. Lewis, about Lewis’s life and writings–uncovering fascinating stories about the beloved Oxford don.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/the-life-and-writing-of-c-s-lewis-part-1/">Walter Hooper: The Life and Writing of C.S. Lewis - Part 1</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Jul 11, 20191h 12m

John Lennox: The Question of Science and God - Part 2

<p>Has Science buried God? Eric Metaxas tracks down Oxford’s John Lennox in France for answers, and the brilliant professor delivers!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/the-question-of-science-and-god-part-2/">John Lennox: The Question of Science and God - Part 2</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Jun 20, 201958 min

John Lennox: The Question of Science and God - Part 1

<p>Has Science buried God? Eric Metaxas tracks down Oxford’s John Lennox in France for answers, and the brilliant professor delivers!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/the-question-of-science-and-god-part-1/">John Lennox: The Question of Science and God - Part 1</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Jun 20, 201947 min

Armand Nicholi: Sigmund Freud & C.S. Lewis on Love, Sex, and the Meaning of Life

<p>For more than twenty-five years Harvard psychiatrist Armand Nicholi taught a course comparing the philosophical arguments of Sigmund Freud and C.S. Lewis. In this 2003 lecture, Nicholi explores how the worldviews of these seminal figures shaped their understanding of the problem of pain and suffering, the nature of love and sex, and the ultimate meaning […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/the-question-of-god-sigmund-freud-c-s-lewis-on-love-sex-and-the-meaning-of-life/">Armand Nicholi: Sigmund Freud & C.S. Lewis on Love, Sex, and the Meaning of Life</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Jun 13, 20191h 16m

Alister McGrath: The Twilight of Atheism

<p>Oxford theologian, intellectual historian, and scientist Alister McGrath challenges the widely held assumption that the world is becoming more secular and makes the case for why atheism cannot provide the moral and intellectual guidance essential for coping with the complexities of modern life.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/the-twlight-of-atheism-the-rise-and-fall-of-disbelief-in-the-modern-world/">Alister McGrath: The Twilight of Atheism</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Jun 6, 20191h 19m

Frederica Mathewes-Green: Can We Access God Directly?

<p>Thinker and writer Frederica Mathewes-Green poses the question: can we have direct access to God? Based on her study and personal experience with Eastern Christian Spirituality, Mathewes-Green suggests that we all have a latent capacity that links us to the divine, in relationship and also in identity. This lecture takes place in New York City […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/can-we-access-god-directly-a-view-from-eastern-christian-spirituality/">Frederica Mathewes-Green: Can We Access God Directly?</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Jun 6, 20191h 23m

Richard John Neuhaus: Can an Atheist Be a Good Citizen?

<p>Named one of the “25 Most Influential Evangelicals in America” by TIME MAGAZINE in 2005, the late Richard John Neuhaus was a prominent cleric, writer, and unofficial advisor to George W. Bush. In this 2005 lecture, he argues that a good citizen does more than abide by laws, but must give a moral account of […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/can-an-atheist-be-a-good-citizen/">Richard John Neuhaus: Can an Atheist Be a Good Citizen?</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

May 31, 20191h 17m

Paul Vitz: Has Psychology Discovered Virtue?

<p>In this 2005 lecture, longtime New York University Professor of Psychology Paul Vitz explores phenomenal changes in the field of psychology as it ventures into new territory.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/has-psychology-discovered-virtue/">Paul Vitz: Has Psychology Discovered Virtue?</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

May 31, 20191h 18m

Eric Metaxas: If You Can Keep It

<p>At a special Socrates in the City event that just happened to be on Flag Day, host Eric Metaxas explores America uniqueness as a nation not bounded by ethnic identity, and other mind-boggling concepts from the Founding Fathers as told in his book IF YOU CAN KEEP IT.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/if-you-can-keep-it-the-forgotten-promise-of-american-liberty/">Eric Metaxas: If You Can Keep It</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

May 22, 20191h 7m

Lauren Winner: What is Sex? The Naked Truth About the Facts of Life

<p>Lauren Winner confronts cultural lies about sex with nuance and wit in this 2005 lecture given in New York City.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/what-is-sex-the-naked-truth-about-the-facts-of-life/">Lauren Winner: What is Sex? The Naked Truth About the Facts of Life</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

May 16, 20191h 10m

Thomas Howard: Beyond Narnia

<p>Eric Metaxas moderates a lively panel discussion with author Thomas Howard, director Norman Stone, actor Antone Rodgers, and author Bel Kaufman following a screening of the film, C.S. LEWIS: BEYOND NARNIA in April 2004 in New York City. Tom Howard recalls his first meeting with C.S. Lewis and the conversation ends with a fierce debate […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/c-s-lewis-beyond-narnia/">Thomas Howard: Beyond Narnia </a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

May 9, 201950 min

Hugh Hewitt: The Happiest Life

<p>Radio talk show host Hugh Hewitt has conducted more than 10,000 interviews, and as a rule he opts not to interview comedians because “three hours later you don’t know what happened, the paper’s all gone, people are laughing, and nothing’s been done.” Here the radio host ends up on the other side of an interview […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/the-happiest-life/">Hugh Hewitt: The Happiest Life</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

May 9, 20191h 25m

David Berlinski: The Devil’s Delusion

<p>As a self-described secular Jew, author, and academic, David Berlinski, in an attempt to unveil scientific rhetoric and pretensions, declares to the theory of evolution: thou art weighted in the balances and found wanting. In this lecture given in June 2012 at the Union League Club in New York City, Berlinski directs these unanswered questions […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/the-devils-delusion/">David Berlinski: The Devil’s Delusion</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

May 3, 2019

Michael Behe: Darwin Devolves

<p>Eric Metaxas interviews biochemist Michael Behe on “The New Science about DNA that Challenges Evolution” as told in Behe’s book, DARWIN DEVOLVES. Filmed at the Historic Hotel Bethlehem in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in February 2019.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/darwin-devolves/">Michael Behe: Darwin Devolves</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

May 2, 20191h 14m

Rod Dreher: The Little Way of Ruthie Leming

<p>In this poignant and at times heart-rending conversation, Eric Metaxas talks with writer and editor Rod Dreher about his book, THE LITTLE WAY OF RUTH LEMING: A Southern Girl, a Small Town, and the Secret of a Good Life. This interview was recorded in New York City in April 2013.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com/listen/the-little-way-of-ruthie-leming-a-southern-girl-a-small-town-and-the-secret-of-a-good-life/">Rod Dreher: The Little Way of Ruthie Leming</a> first appeared on <a href="https://socratesinthecity.com">Socrates in the City</a>.</p>

Apr 25, 20191h 21m