THINGS HIDDEN 155: Gil Bailie on the Apocalypse of the Sovereign Self

"A Christian civilization, if it loses its faith, becomes dangerously nihilistic." Join David Gornoski as he sits down with Gil Bailie for a deep-diving conversation on Bailie's latest book The Apocalypse of the Sovereign Self. What does the idea of personhood signify in light of the Christian revelation? Have we lost the sense of self that we inherited from the Christian tradition? Listen to the full podcast to find out. Buy Gil Bailie's new book here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

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A Neighbor's Choice radio show and THINGS HIDDEN podcast are the two main audio programs of David Gornoski. THINGS HIDDEN is a deep-dive podcast into the world of mythology and current events guided by the Mimetic theory of Rene Girard and grounded in the personhood revolution of Jesus. Hosted by David Gornoski, A Neighbor’s Choice Radio examines the role of violence and religion in society. From victims of state violence against nonviolent behaviors to public figures and contrarian voices, the conversations that unfold create an illuminating and surreal journey for listeners.