Biblical Cryptids

Kemper Crabb joins the Pugsters once again for a conversation about mysterious creatures mentioned in the Bible, including particularly satyrs (Hebrew sa’iyr) and dragons (Hebrew taninim or leviathan), with cameos by behemoth and Lilith. The conversation then turns to how Christians can recover a supernatural worldview and the necessity to do so, given that much […]
Techno-Realism and Bioengineered Babies

Today Chris reflects on an OpEd he wrote for World Magazine responding to an article in the Wall Street Journal: “What if Men Could Make Their Own Egg Cells?” While the title seemed entirely speculative the article revealed that some scientists are actually making “progress” when it comes to this. Why is it that so […]
Away with Humanity! The Rising Embrace of Anti-Humanism

On today’s show Tom introduces the topic through a few articles written in response to Adam Kirsch’s new book: The Revolt Against Humanity, where Kirsch unpacks and positively promotes the case for welcoming ‘the end of humanity’s reign’. Two writers from a symposium respond to this disturbing trend: Noel Gertz and Gilbert Meilaender. The guys […]
Where Did Evangelicalism Go Wrong? Part 2—An Interview with Garrett Craw

Two themes swept through evangelicalism in the 1980s and 90s–they were “Church Growth” and “Contextualization.” Both were the promoted by Fuller Theological Seminary. The Church Growth faculty at Fuller drew on social science, and research on what was successful in foreign mission fields. What they failed to incorporate into their theories is the intellectual tradition […]
Where Did Evangelicalism Go Wrong? Part 1—An Interview with Michael Clary

Do you have the feeling that something has gone terribly wrong with evangelicalism? Today the Pugs talk with Michael Clary author of, God’s Good Design. The topic is the drift into approval of sexual sin by a growing number of Pastors and Christians throughout the western world. What happened, and what can be done? Michael […]
Israel, Hamas, and the Laws of War

Working off a Breakpoint article written by Glenn, the guys discuss the situation in Israel and Gaza. Glenn begins with a brief overview of Zionism and the history of modern Israel before the discussion moves to the conduct of war, terrorism, and the worldview ideas that connect the woke left and Hamas. Read Glenn’s […]
Regime Change! Patrick Deneen on the Post-Liberal Future

Increasingly many people think the world we live in is unsustainable. When that is said in some circles climate change comes to mind. But at a social level, with the continued erosion of social life, healthy families, and a loss of local control at a community level, social conservatives say the same thing. What’s happening? […]
Joel Salatin and Rogue Food are coming to WPC in Vancouver, Washington!

Here’s a little sample of what’s in store for the Rogue Food Conference at WPC, November 3-4. Grab your tickets to Joel Goes Rogue: the Bible and Food Freedom on November 3rd: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/joel-salatin-goes-rogue-tickets-716483149387?aff=oddtdtcreator Grab your tickets to The Rogue Food Conference on November 4th: The Rogue Food Conference is a separate one-day […]
The New Technology of Entertainment–Opportunities for Christian Film Makers and Writers: An Interview with Jason Farley of Loor TV

We live in interesting times. One of the more interesting features of it has to do with arts and entertainment and how new technologies are upsetting the applecart of established media. With streaming services little guys can now compete with the big guys. Today the Pugs interview Jason Farley of Loor TV about these opportunities […]
The New Technology of Entertainment–Opportunities for Christian Film Makers and Writers: An Interview with Jason Farley of Loor TV

We live in interesting times. One of the more interesting features of it has to do with arts and entertainment and how new technologies are upsetting the applecart of established media. With streaming services little guys can now compete with the big guys. Today the Pugs interview Jason Farley of Loor TV about these opportunities […]
Your Pugs on Everything from Eschatology to the Nature of Rationality

Have you ever wanted to ask the Pugcast a question? Today Glenn, Tom, and Chris respond to questions from supporters of the Pugcast on Patreon. The conversation covers a great span of matters–tune in and find out if they discuss something you’ve wondered about! And if you’d like them to answer one of your questions […]
The Cluster B Society

Cluster B is a recognized set of psychological disorders. In this episode, the Pugsters discuss an article by Christopher Rufo that argues that our culture, government, and educational system has promoted these as virtues, with the result that society is being driven by Cluster B personalities. Along with looking at the problem, the guys discuss […]
The Cluster B Society

Cluster B is a recognized set of psychological disorders. In this episode, the Pugsters discuss an article by Christopher Rufo that argues that our culture, government, and educational system has promoted these as virtues, with the result that society is being driven by Cluster B personalities. Along with looking at the problem, the guys discuss […]
Christian Stockholm Syndrome? A Conversation with Dr. John West

Today the Pugcast is live at Evangelical Reformed Church in Tacoma, Washington and Chris and Glenn are joined by Dr. John West of the Discovery Institute. Together they discuss the strange and disconcerting tendency of evangelical intellectuals to prefer the company and approval of secular elites to fellow Christians. Tune in and learn about Christian […]
The Apostle Paul’s School For Tentmaking: Conference Teaser with Dylan Stinson

Register for the conference: https://trinityreformedkirk.com/tentmaking/ The Apostle Paul was not only the best-educated apostle, and one of the most influential intellectuals in the history of the world, he was a tradesman. He made tents for a living. It was the perfect trade for a man on the road. In 1 Corinthians 9 he […]
Order and Liberty–Will They Ever Been Seen Together Again?

Today the Pugs reflect on a short essay by Patrick Deneen published in the Post-Liberal Substack, entitled, In Defense of Order. In the essay Deneen reflects on a book, originally published in 1974 by Russell Kirk, The Roots of American Order. The call to order is hardly heard today over the cacophony of voices praising, […]
Order and Liberty–Will They Ever Be Seen Together Again?

Today the Pugs reflect on a short essay by Patrick Deneen published in the Post-Liberal Substack, entitled, In Defense of Order. In the essay Deneen reflects on a book, originally published in 1974 by Russell Kirk, The Roots of American Order. The call to order is hardly heard today over the cacophony of voices praising, […]
The Apostle Paul’s School For Tentmaking: Conference Teaser with Troy Albee

Register for the conference: https://trinityreformedkirk.com/tentmaking/ The Apostle Paul was not only the best-educated apostle, and one of the most influential intellectuals in the history of the world, he was a tradesman. He made tents for a living. It was the perfect trade for a man on the road. In 1 Corinthians 9 he […]
The Apostle Paul’s School For Tentmaking: Conference Teaser with Troy Albee

Register for the conference: https://trinityreformedkirk.com/tentmaking/ The Apostle Paul was not only the best-educated apostle, and one of the most influential intellectuals in the history of the world, he was a tradesman. He made tents for a living. It was the perfect trade for a man on the road. In 1 Corinthians 9 he […]
Is STEM Beautiful? An Interview with Mitch Stokes
