The City of Man: Recent Episodes

Edward Song and Coyle Neal

Two evangelical political theorists, one conservative and one progressive, discuss political philosophy and the politics of the day.

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Nathan and Coyle explore the first of three "what if" questions. This episode focues on primaries, and asks what would happen if we ditched them and returned to the old method of choosing Presidential candidates.

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What does Section 3 of the 14th Amendment of the Constitution say, and what does it mean for the 2024 election? Listen in as Coyle and Nathan ask those and other questions (while not having many answers...)

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In today's Episode, a potential new direction is explored by the City of Man podcast, beginning with a look at polarization in contemporary America.

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In today's episode, Coyle talks to attorney Matthew Martens about his new book Reforming Criminal Justice: A Christian Proposal and what changes should be considered for the American justice system.

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In today's episode, Coyle talks to Stefan Mychejliw, Deputy Communications Director of Vivek Ramaswamy's 2024 Presidential campaign. 

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In today's episode, Coyle talks to Jordan and David about the Viking exploration of the New world as outlined in the Vinland Sagas.

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In today's Episode, Jonathan Leeman gives an overview of the relationship between church and state. Co-sponsered by the Institute on Religion and Democracy. 

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In today's episode, Coyle and Jordan continue their discussion of politics in the Middle Ages by taking a look at The Saga of the Volsungs.

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In today's episode, Coyle, David, and Jordan continue their discussion of the Middle Ages by looking at the Strategikon of the Byzantine Emperor Maurice.

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In today's episode, David, Jordan, and Coyle talk about Charlemagne and his influence on the Middle Ages.

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In today's Episode, Coyle, Jordan, and David talk about the Venerable Bede and his works, influence, and role in the history of the church in England.

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In today's episode, David Grubbs talks to Jordan Poss and Carter Stepper about John Carpenter's The Thing. This episode is a part of the annual network Halloween crossover.

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In today's episode, Coyle talks to Dr. Vern Poythress about his new book Redeeming our Thinking about History: A God-Centered Approach.

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In today's episode, Coyle wraps up the series on sexual abuse in the Southern Baptist Convention by talking to Jonathan Leeman about the role of church discipline in responding to allegations of sexual abuse.

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In today's episode, Coyle talks to attorney Matt Martens about what Federal Grand Juries do and the implications of having one investigate sexual assault in Southern Baptist Convention.

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In today's episode, George Yancey talks about his new book Beyond Racial Division: A Unifying Alternative to Colorblindness and Antiracism.

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In this episode, attorney Jon Whitehead gives us a deep dive into denominational politics when he talks about the Guidepost Report on Sexual Abuse in the Southern Baptist Convention. Topics of conversation include the nature of Southern Baptist national polity, the report itself, and where Southern Baptists need to go from here.

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In today's episode, Coyle talks to Paul Miller about his new book The Religion of American Greatness: What's Wrong with Christian Nationalism.

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In today’s episode, Coyle, David, and Jordan continue their conversation about the Dark Ages and what’s going on in Britain according to the mysterious historian Nennius.

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In today’s episode, Coyle, David, and Jordan continue their conversation about the Dark Ages and what’s going on in Britain according to the mysterious historian Nennius.

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In today's episode, Coyle interviews Ryan Anderson of the Ethics and Public Policy Center and coauthor of the new book "Tearing Us Apart" about the Supreme Court case Dobbs v Jackson and the end of Roe v. Wade. 

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In today's episode, Coyle, Jordan, and David begin a series studying the politics and history of the Middle Ages. Today the focus is on whether or not there was a "Dark Ages" after the collapse of Rome, with special focus on Gildas the Wise.

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In today's episode, Coyle talks to Suzanne Nossel of PEN America about her new book "Dare to Speak: Defending Free Speech for All."

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In today's episode, Coyle talks to Jon Parker about running for local office and maintaining integrity in polarized times.

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In today's episode, Coyle talks to Dr. Mark Wetherington about his new book "American Agriculture: From Farm Families to Agribusiness."

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In today's episode, Coyle talks to Dr. Robert Tracy McKenzie about his new book "We the Fallen People" and the view of human nature held by the Founders, Andrew Jackson, and Alexis de Tocqueville.

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In today's episode, Coyle talks to Dr. Jonathan Leeman about Christianity Today's podcast "The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill." This episode is part of an network-wide event.

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In today's episode, Coyle talks to Dr. Paul Miller about his book "Just War and Ordered Liberty."

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In today's episode, Coyle talks to Nathan and Jordan about the December 6, 2021 article in "The Atlantic" by Barton Gellman: "Trump's next coup has already begun."

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In today's episode, Jordan talks to David Grubbs and Matthew Block about Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Tell-Tale Heart."

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In today's episode, Coyle talks to Dr. Charles Camosy about the state of public reflection on dignity, health care, and the image of God as expressed in his new book "Losing our Dignity."

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In today's episode, Coyle talks to Dr. George Yancey about his new book "One Faith No Longer", and the division between theologically liberal and theologically conservative Christians.

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In today's episode, Coyle talks to Dr. Sara Henary about her recent article "Human Malleability and Liberalism in Locke's 'Some Thoughts Concerning Education.'"

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In today's episode, Coyle talks to Dr. Paul Miller about the American withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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In today's episode, Coyle talks to Jonathan Marks about his new book "Let's Be Reasonable: A Conservative Case for Liberal Education"

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In today's episode, Coyle talks to Jodran Poss and Joshua Herring about Bill Watterson's comic strip "Calvin and Hobbes."

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In today's episode, Coyle talks to Jonathan Rauch his new book "The Constitution of Knowledge: A Defense of Truth."

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In today's episode, Coyle, Michial, and Danny conclude their discussion of Country Music in the 2010s, including: Kane Brown, Luke Combs, Bro Country, Boyfriend Country, and Tomatogate.

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In today's episode, Coyle, Michial, and Danny talk about Country Music in the 2010s.

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In today's episode, Coyle talks to Edmund Fawcett about his recent book "Conservatism: the Fight for a Tradition."

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In today's episode, Coyle once again talks to Andrew Walker about freedom of religion, focusing on his new book "Liberty for All."

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What should Christians think about freedom of religion? In today's episode, Coyle talks to Andrew Walker about his new book "Liberty For All"

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A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, Coyle talks to infectious disease specialist Jessica Hardin about what we've learned over the last year about the coronavirus, whether the vaccines are the solution we need right now, and how to prepare for the next pandemic.

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In today's episode, Coyle talks to Dr. Peter Wood, President of the National Association of Scholars and author of a new book engaging the New York Times' 1619 Project.