On this podcast, we engage in free-ranging conversations on life, faith, philosophy, ethics, relationships, culture, experience, and all matters existential. And as the title of the show points to, we approach these things "in the middle of things," that is, by grabbing hold of them unsystematically and provisionally. Concerning "about us," we are friends and verbal sparring partners who also happen to be colleagues at Andrews University.
52. Christ Against Civilization? On Paul Kingsnorth
In this episode, we reflect on Paul Kingsnorth’s critique of modern civilization, beginning with his recent lecture and moving into a wider discussion of Christian civilization, cultural decline, and the spiritual conditions of the modern age. Drawing on figures such as Oswald Spengler and Arnold Toynbee, the conversation explores Kingsnorth’s account of “the Machine” as a way of naming the impersonal technological, economic, and cultural forces that shape contemporary life. We consider what it means to live within such a world without being wholly absorbed by it, and how Christians might recover a deeper sense of agency, identity, and faithfulness amid the pressures of a machine-dominated civilization.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Preparing for the Journey
09:22 Christian Civilization and Cultural Shifts
24:30 Paul Kingsnorth's Critique of Christian Civilization
31:22 Understanding the Critique
37:38 The Influence of Spengler and Toynbee
45:56 Defining the Machine
51:32 Living with the Machine
01:03:19 Existential Reflections
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7 May 2026
51. Spiritual Displacement in Lamentations
In this episode, Oliver and Ante explore themes of biblical lamentations, trauma, divine silence, and hope. They analyze the structure and theology of Lamentations, connect it to contemporary suffering, and discuss how faith persists amidst unanswered prayers and divine absence.
Chapters
00:00 Exploring the Book of Lamentations
13:30 The Meaning of 'No Resting Place'
22:15 The Structure and Chaos of Lamentations
30:35 Divine Wrath and Confusion
36:16 Exploring the Intensity of Lamentations
48:13 The Concept of God's Solidarity
57:07 The Role of Lamentations in the Community of Faith
01:09:27 The Silence of Faith in the Absence of Answers
5 May 2026
50. Resurrection and Doubt
Olive and Ante are discussing the meaning of Easter and how, paradoxically, it addresses both human doubt and comfort. Along the way, they explore whether doubt is beneficial, whether it might be "demonic," and what role certainty plays in a mature Christian faith.
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In this podcast, we engage in free-ranging conversations about life, faith, philosophy, ethics, relationships, culture, experience, and all matters existential. As the show’s title suggests, we approach these topics “in the middle of things”—grabbing hold of them unsystematically and provisionally. As for who we are: we are friends, verbal sparring partners, and colleagues at Andrews University. - Oliver Glanz and Ante Jerončič
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