Marilynne Robinson on Biblical Beauty, Human Evil and the Idea of Israel

On the Shawn Ryan Show, join former Navy SEAL Shawn Ryan as he sits down with Victor Marx, known as the world's fastest gun disarmer, to uncover the gripping story behind his remarkable skill and his dedication to healing. In a candid conversation, they delve into Marx's tumultuous past marked by severe childhood abuse and the incredible journey that led him to become a symbol of protection and an advocate for at-risk children through his organization, All Things Possible Ministries.

Discover how Victor Marx's resilience and mastery of composure allowed him to rise above his early life trauma, transforming pain into purpose. His tale weaves through the dark alleys of substance abuse and mental health struggles, leading to a path of recovery grounded in therapeutic intervention, nutrition, and unwavering faith. This episode is not merely a chronicle of personal redemption but a powerful testimony to the strength of forgiveness and the profound impact of extending grace, even to those who have caused deep-seated scars.

In The God Delusion, University of Oxford biologist and anti-religion activist Richard Dawkins seeks to demystify religion and discredit faith. He explores the unlikelihood of God’s existence; how evolution by natural selection explains the centrality of religion to the human experience; and how religion promotes immoral values, impoverishes the human mind, and provides justification for intolerance and persecution. He argues that ultimately, we as humans must free ourselves from our self-imposed shackles by destroying faith and religion and positively embracing the full potential of our species.

In Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis sets out to explain and defend Christian beliefs to a skeptical modern audience through a series of essays—originally delivered as a series of radio addresses in the United Kingdom between 1941 and 1944. Through these essays, Lewis—whom many Christians regard as an important lay theologian—argues for the existence of God, the divinity of Christ, and the benefits of a virtuous life.

In this guide, you'll learn about the objective nature of morality, the personal surrender required to align your life with Christian virtue, and whether Christians hold God responsible for creating evil. Our guide will also explore the philosophical traditions behind Lewis's arguments while comparing his ideas to other variations of Christian doctrine.

On the Shawn Ryan Show, join former Navy SEAL Shawn Ryan as he sits down with Victor Marx, known as the world's fastest gun disarmer, to uncover the gripping story behind his remarkable skill and his dedication to healing. In a candid conversation, they delve into Marx's tumultuous past marked by severe childhood abuse and the incredible journey that led him to become a symbol of protection and an advocate for at-risk children through his organization, All Things Possible Ministries.

Discover how Victor Marx's resilience and mastery of composure allowed him to rise above his early life trauma, transforming pain into purpose. His tale weaves through the dark alleys of substance abuse and mental health struggles, leading to a path of recovery grounded in therapeutic intervention, nutrition, and unwavering faith. This episode is not merely a chronicle of personal redemption but a powerful testimony to the strength of forgiveness and the profound impact of extending grace, even to those who have caused deep-seated scars.

In Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis sets out to explain and defend Christian beliefs to a skeptical modern audience through a series of essays—originally delivered as a series of radio addresses in the United Kingdom between 1941 and 1944. Through these essays, Lewis—whom many Christians regard as an important lay theologian—argues for the existence of God, the divinity of Christ, and the benefits of a virtuous life.

In this guide, you'll learn about the objective nature of morality, the personal surrender required to align your life with Christian virtue, and whether Christians hold God responsible for creating evil. Our guide will also explore the philosophical traditions behind Lewis's arguments while comparing his ideas to other variations of Christian doctrine.

On the Shawn Ryan Show, join former Navy SEAL Shawn Ryan as he sits down with Victor Marx, known as the world's fastest gun disarmer, to uncover the gripping story behind his remarkable skill and his dedication to healing. In a candid conversation, they delve into Marx's tumultuous past marked by severe childhood abuse and the incredible journey that led him to become a symbol of protection and an advocate for at-risk children through his organization, All Things Possible Ministries.

Discover how Victor Marx's resilience and mastery of composure allowed him to rise above his early life trauma, transforming pain into purpose. His tale weaves through the dark alleys of substance abuse and mental health struggles, leading to a path of recovery grounded in therapeutic intervention, nutrition, and unwavering faith. This episode is not merely a chronicle of personal redemption but a powerful testimony to the strength of forgiveness and the profound impact of extending grace, even to those who have caused deep-seated scars.

Most of us try to avoid our problems. However, our spiritual growth depends on confronting them and working through the suffering they cause. In The Road Less Traveled, psychotherapist M. Scott Peck teaches you how to face the inevitable challenges in your life, grow through hardship, and ultimately attain deeper self-knowledge. His recommended path to spiritual enlightenment includes four key elements: discipline, love, personal religion, and grace. Without these four qualities, you risk not only spiritual stagnation but also the mental health problems that come with it. Embracing these four qualities leads to better health, better relationships, and a richer life.

The Hero With a Thousand Faces explores the common themes and story elements that define the world’s mythologies—the hero’s journey. Through the cycle of initiation, separation, and return, the hero undergoes great trials and tribulations, experiences death and rebirth, and gains new powers that enable mankind’s ultimate redemption.

Far from being obsolete relics from long-extinguished civilizations, the myths of the ancients have profound lessons for today’s reader. By studying the struggles, transformations, and redemptions of the great heroes, we come closer to discovering the universal truths of the human condition and unlocking the divine potential that lies inside us all.

In a society troubled by overconsumption and disconnection, what are plants, Anishinaabe Indigenous worldviews, and science all trying to teach us about restoring balance? In Braiding Sweetgrass, Indigenous ecologist Robin Wall Kimmerer explains how these three sources of knowledge show us how to flourish through a practice of mutual care with other people and the natural world.

As our industrial society puts increasing stress on ecosystems and climate change threatens the well-being of us all, we must shift from a consumption and competition mindset to one recognizing our interdependence. Then we can practice mutual care to enable all living beings to thrive. In this guide, we’ll explore models of mutual care evident in plants, Indigenous culture, and science. We’ll also examine how mutual care phenomena in the natural world translate to the human world, and we’ll update Kimmerer’s examples.

Step into the awe-inspiring journey of hope and resilience in REAL ONES with Jon Bernthal, where host Jon Bernthal alongside guests Travis Ervin and Mohammed Hamdard delve into the extraordinary tale of an Afghan refugee family's transition to life in America. Mohammed Hamdard shares the raw and visceral experiences of his family's escape from the turmoil of Afghanistan to the safety of Fort Pickett in Virginia, highlighting the challenges yet unyielding optimism that marked their arrival in the United States.

The heartwarming story further unfurls as Jon learns about the role of community cornerstone, Travis Ervin, who spearheaded efforts to provide a safe and nurturing environment for Mohammed's family. Demonstrating the true spirit of Southern hospitality, the local community becomes a testament to empathy and collective action. From Travis's hands-on problem-solving to the generous support of the wider circle, Mohammed's family's progression from vulnerable newcomers to fluent English-speaking members of society is a remarkable narrative of human kindness paving the way for unity and integration.

Can you become wealthy, practice self-improvement, and make the world a better place all at once? In Thou Shall Prosper, Orthodox Jewish Rabbi Daniel Lapin teaches you how to do exactly that by following what he calls the “Ten Commandments” of making money. Lapin blends modern economics lessons and business advice with traditional Jewish wisdom to create a text that’s half business guide and half self-help book.

In this guide, we’ll explore ancient rabbis’ views on conducting business, how you can build and lead your own business, and how earning money can be a spiritual pursuit. In our commentary, we’ll provide background information about Judaism to make Lapin’s teachings more accessible. We’ll also compare Lapin’s ideas with those in secular books on similar topics, such as Limitless by Jim Kwik and Start With Why by Simon Sinek.