Orrin Porter Rockwell is born into an era of religious fervor in the eastern United States. His family soon becomes close with the Smith family, and Porter becomes the youngest convert to Joseph Smith’s new religious movement, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The Saints immediately meet resistance to their ideology and they move west to Ohio ... Show More
May 2024
ORRIN PORTER ROCKWELL Ep. 3 | “A Mormon Samson”
Porter Rockwell is arrested for the attempted murder of Missouri governor Lilburn Boggs, and Rockwell rots in jail for nearly a year. After a perilous journey to his new home in the Mormon settlement of Nauvoo, Illinois, Rockwell is reunited with the head of his church, Joseph Sm ... Show More
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Dec 2024
Farina King, "Diné dóó Gáamalii: Navajo Latter-day Saint Experiences in the Twentieth Century" (UP of Kansas, 2023)
In this deeply personal account, University of Oklahoma associate professor of Native American Studies Dr. Farina King describes the history and present of Diné dóó Gáamalii, Navajo people who, in her words, "walk a Latter-day Saints pathway." The book, Diné dóó Gáamalii: Navajo ... Show More
52m 41s
Jul 2025
Surviving Cancer and Finding God (Tammy Peterson) | Ep. 531
Tammy Peterson, wife of clinical psychologist and cultural commentator Jordan Peterson, is a Canadian podcast host and speaker known for her inspiring personal journey. After surviving a rare and fatal cancer diagnosis, Tammy experienced a profound spiritual transformation, ultim ... Show More
2h 10m
Oct 2024
Alexander the Great: Soldier, Priest, and God. Interview with Professor Fred Naiden
<p>Professor Fred Naiden wrote one of my favorite books on Alexander the Great - <em>Soldier, Priest, and God -</em> and it provides a much different view of Alexander than the warrior king we so often see in modern treatments. Alexander was a deeply religious person, and his ide ... Show More
56m 9s
Jul 2024
A Raw Discussion on Drug Addiction, Family, Faith, and Conservatism | Glenn Loury EP 205
<p>I was fortunate enough to be joined by economist and academic, Glenn Loury! He is known as a leading Black conservative social critic, particularly on race issues. In this episode, we discussed his difficult upbringing, success, drug addiction, faith, lessons for young black m ... Show More
55m 39s
Jul 2025
Get In the Fight Against White Christian Nationalism
Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn Separation of Church and State is under attack, and the spread of White Christian Nationalism is ever present. Luckily, organizations like Americans ... Show More
53m 42s
May 2025
Modern Art, Pornography, and Redemption (Andrew Klavan) | Ep. 526
Andrew Klavan is an American novelist, screenwriter, and video satirist. He is known for his political and cultural commentary on Daily Wire's The Andrew Klavan Show. 🍺 Want to Support Pints With Aquinas? 🍺 Get episodes a week early, score a free PWA beer stein, and join exclus ... Show More
1h 40m