On Saturday, Jason Van Boom wrote a Facebook post to introduce the Facebook page associated with our new podcast. Because Jason’s post managed really to capture the essence of what we’re about…
Last summer I had the privilege of being visited by Jason Van Boom, who teaches history and philosophy at the University of Tartu in Estonia. During car journeys and meals, Jason and…
In an article that appeared last Monday, Daniel Hannan raised concern that the UK remainers are prepared to tear down Britain’s democracy (including the precedents that form the essence of its constitution)…
Is self-esteem good? Should you love yourself? What about self-love? There currently exists much confusion on these questions. Moreover, each of these terms require careful unraveling. Let’s begin with self-esteem. Self-Esteem =…
“You Work For Me Now” Amber grew up in foster care, spending time with various families in Eastern Washington. Although Amber was popular at school and appeared well-adjusted to the outside world,…
Jason and Robin are joined by Keith Pimental to discuss tribalism. They explain what tribalism is and why it’s a problem in America today. During this conversation you will learn what parents…
When I started my doctoral work at King’s College London, I was a Calvinist. When I finished my doctoral work, I was not. My transition away from Calvinism was largely a result…
In Part 3 of the 5-part series I wrote for Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy on why I stopped being a Calvinist, I explored the existential problem that arises from the split teleology inherent…
The Robin & Boom Show #03 – Discussion with Keith Pimental on Transmitting Values to Next Generation
What happens when parents and politicians settle for intermediate goals without giving attention to the long-term end of human flourishing? What is the culture-wide impact of relativism? What happens when we neglect…
“Do not fear the conflict, and do not flee from it: where there is no struggle, there is no virtue; where there are no temptations for faithfulness and love, it is uncertain…
David Fagerberg’s book Consecrating the World: On Mundane Liturgical Theology explores ways in which the liturgy spills out into everyday life, and how all of the world can begin to be viewed through…
Jason Van Boom and Robin Phillips discuss the political climate in America and Europe, including areas of difference and cross-fertilization. During this conversation they explore the importance of symbols, metanarratives, tribalism, and…
