Music and the Church Fathers

This article was originally published in my column at the Colson Center. It is republished here with permission. For a complete directory of all my Colson Center articles, click here. As I’ve…

The Meaning of the Gospel

This article was originally published in my column at the Colson Center. It is republished here with permission. For a complete directory of all my Colson Center articles, click here. Go on…

The True Meaning of Conservatism

In the first chapter of The Conservative Mind, Russell Kirk condenses conservative thought down to the following six canons. It is important to realize that these six canons are not merely Kirk’s…

Gun Control

Before I say anything, I want to be clear that (1) this post is neither for nor against gun control, (2) I support the right of American citizens to bear arms and…

A Dangerous Vacuum

From my article, “The Republican Retreat to Identity Politics,”: Historically, nations are held together by common memories, customs, symbols, myths and legends. In its most rigorous and consistent form, classical liberalism de-emphasizes or…

Gov. Matt Bevin on Youth Violence

Review of George MacDonald: A Writer Life

I can’t remember when I first heard of George MacDonald, but I do remember the first moment I realized I had an author as a dad. I always enjoyed going into the…

Books I’ve Recently Read or Re-Read

Emotional Intelligence and Attachment Needs

When we were babies, things were simple: whenever we felt pain and discomfort, we could cry out and have our needs met. As we mature, it is natural to continue looking to…

Schubert Chamber Music

I’ve always loved the Andante movement in Schubert’s Trio op. 100, and so I was delighted when, quite by accident, I stumbled upon this amazing performance. Enjoy!

Itzhak Perlman Plays Bruch Violin Concerto

I came across this video of a performance Itzhak Perlman gave in Tokyo of Bruch Violin Concerto No.1 in G Minor. Perlman’s sensitivity makes this performance not just a joy to listen…

Emotional Intelligence and Attachment Bonds

One of our most basic human needs is the need for secure attachment bonds. Often even our closest relationships do not provide the safety to form the types of secure bonds we long…



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