Comrade Mark and Comrade Dan discussed the influence of the thoughts of Karl Marx on Critical Theory. Even though USSR collapsed over thirty years ago, Marx's ideas still permeate conversation in the west. Mark and Dan attempt to make sense of this.

Dan and Mark take some time to discuss the first critical philosopher and first liberal/modern theologian, Immanuel Kant, and show how his work has impacted western thought.

Dan and Mark unpack the various ideological perspectives that go into critical theories. We are also using the term theories because today there are many critical theories not merely the Frankfurt School.

Dan and Mark riff on Hegel and his use of alienation and the world he created.

Advent is the Story: Real Joy by Unlikelypilgrims

Advent is the Story: Real Peace by Unlikelypilgrims

Mark and Dan discuss Dan's new book, Advent is the Story: Seeing the Nativity Throughout Scripture, and how many American Christians approach the Advent Season. Link to Dan's Advent Reader https://www.amazon.com/Advent-Story-Nativity-Throughout-Scripture/dp/1941106234/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2HIDGVWKQPGY3&keywords=daniel+spanjer&qid=1670292232&sprefix=daniel+spanjer%2Caps%2C218&sr=8-2

Dan and Mark talk over the issues that are developing in the Russian-Ukrainian War in its 6th week and using history discuss some ways the war could end.

Dan and Mark discuss some of the historical views about Ukraine and Russia and how history has influenced the current war. Research Guide on the War. https://libguides.lbc.edu/hottopics

Dan and Mark create a talk to help their students make sense of the Russo-Ukrainian War of 2022. Research Guide on the War. https://libguides.lbc.edu/hottopics