David Gornoski
David Gornoski
A Neighbor's Choice radio show and THINGS HIDDEN podcast are the two main audio programs of David Gornoski. THINGS HIDDEN is a deep-dive podcast into the world of mythology and current events guided by the Mimetic theory of Rene Girard and grounded in the personhood revolution of Jesus. Hosted by David Gornoski, A Neighbor's Choice Radio examines the role of violence and religion in society. From victims of state violence against nonviolent behaviors to public figures and contrarian voices, the conversations that unfold create an illuminating and surreal journey for listeners.
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David Gornoski
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Aug 10, 2026
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Episodes
Chris Bray: Does Violence Lead to More Violence? 31.10.2023 1:07:14
Chris Bray joins David Gornoski to talk about his recent Substack article on whether violence leads to more violence. What is at the root of the chaotic public discourse around Israel and Palestine? Is it possible to advocate for non-violence in a world full of violence? Are Abrahamic religions more violent than other religions? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Check out Chris Bray...
THINGS HIDDEN 163: Zealous for Andromeda's Apple Pie 30.10.2023 1:23:08
In this fascinating new THINGS HIDDEN conversation, David Gornoski and Surit Dasgupta explore the anthropology of sibling conflicts; how zealots and globalists are alike; what constitutes true patriotism; how forgiveness was born in ancient Israel; how heaven transforms our love of home; and more. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more
THINGS HIDDEN 162: The Haunting of Christ in the Holy Land with Darryl Cooper 25.10.2023 1:56:44
David Gornoski sits down with Darryl Cooper of the MartyrMade podcast . The two talk about the conflict in the Middle East; whether the possibility of peace exists between Israel and Palestine; Trump's appeal; the notion of the victim king; and more. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more
THINGS HIDDEN 161: History Devoured 24.10.2023 2:16:57
David Gornoski and Surit Dasgupta get together to discuss why looking at the hidden victims of history is important, what the destruction of the temple in 70 AD signifies anthropologically, coveting our neighbor's being, contrasting the Lord's Supper with cannibalism of primitive societies, the prevailing schizophrenic view of Jesus, how Jesus frees us from death anxiety, and more. Visit aneighbor...
Scott Horton on Israel's War Against Palestine 20.10.2023 1:11:22
David Gornoski sits down with Scott Horton of AntiWar.com for a conversation on the much-neglected truth behind the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Do the Palestinians really have a country as many in the West claim? Is there something about the origin of Hamas that we're missing out on? Are the Palestinians encroaching on Israeli land as Netanyahu claims? Should the US be involved in that region? Follo...
Seed Oil Survival: Suzanne Alexander on Her Ancestral Diet Journey 17.10.2023 1:03:22
David Gornoski is joined by Suzanne Alexander, co-author of the Ancestral Diet Revolution , for a fascinating conversation on how shifting over to an ancestral diet cured Suzanne's digestion problems. Also discussed are whether veganism is a suitable diet for curing digestion problems, whether red meat is harmful to the colon, whether killing animals for meat is immoral, how many indigenous Pacifi...
Dennis Marburger Exposes Ethnic Cleansing In Artsakh 16.10.2023 1:28:18
David Gornoski sits down with Dennis Marburger for an update on the situation between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Is there ethnic cleansing underway in Artsakh? Why has Israel been sending weapons to Azerbaijan? What is the US government's role in this conflict? What does Hamas think of Armenia and Azerbaijan? Listen to the full episode to find out. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more
THINGS HIDDEN 160: Israel vs Gaza Through New Eyes 14.10.2023 1:44:43
David Gornoski, Shane Kennedy, and Shannon Braswell get together to discuss the current situation in the Middle East, the USA's role in the Israel-Palestine conflict, the Jesus response to the war, the violence-condoning passages in the Old Testament, the formation of Israel, and more. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more
THINGS HIDDEN 159: Recent Murders and the Holy Spirit 06.10.2023 54:05
David Gornoski and Surit Dasgupta comment on the reaction to the murder of Brooklyn activist Ryan Thoresen Carson, the difficulty of forgiveness, the satanic trap of crowds, how the Left vs. Right dialectic feeds mimetic conflict, how Jesus defeats the dialectic, the Holy Spirit as defense attorney, and more. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more
THINGS HIDDEN 158: India, Japan, and the Secret Sauce of America 03.10.2023 1:19:18
David Gornoski sits down with Will Spencer and the two have a fascinating conversation about Will's traveling experiences in India and Japan and how these opposite cultures relate to America. The conversation starts with how industrialization has robbed men of their significance in society and how Will's experience in traveling the world moved him toward Christ. Why are Japan and India so differen...
Seed Oil Survival: Raw Egg Nationalist vs Zero Acre Farms 02.10.2023 37:48
David Gornoski is joined by Raw Egg Nationalist who talks about his latest article on Weston Price's observation of the transition to seed oils, whether Zero Acre Farms has the answer to the seed oil crisis, why we need to heed the warnings of the Showa Denko incident, whether regulations can help mitigate the crisis, sustaining a planetary food supply, whether palm oil should be labeled as harmfu...
THINGS HIDDEN 157: Incarnational Christianity vs. Belief-ism 29.09.2023 1:57:43
David Gornoski and Surit Dasgupta return with another in-depth THINGS HIDDEN conversation that explores the problem with beliefism, the anthropological evidence for Jesus, the modern struggle against hierarchies, how tyranny is becoming vulnerable in the light of the cross, why the real-time unravelling of pandemic mandates is important, and more. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more
THINGS HIDDEN 156: Up From Individualism with Jim Babka 28.09.2023 1:04:01
In this fascinating THINGS HIDDEN episode, David Gornoski is joined by Jim Babka of Gracearchy podcast. The two discuss how Mimetic Theory overlaps with Christian Voluntarism; person vs. individual; the political hatred of Russia; whether America will love liberty again; how technological innovation creates more liberty; a Christian's role in the marketplace; why the Drug War should be ended; and...
Michael Rectenwald's Plan to Wreck the Regime 27.09.2023 30:22
Professor Michael Rectenwald joins David Gornoski and announces his plan to run for President. What are some big issues that are not being addressed by the Republicans and Democrats? What do we make of the rise of Javier Milei? How can we stop the Great Reset? What is Agenda 2030? If "will own nothing" and "be happy," who will be ones owning everything? Listen to the full episode to find out. Visi...
THINGS HIDDEN 155: Gil Bailie on the Apocalypse of the Sovereign Self 26.09.2023 1:21:56
"A Christian civilization, if it loses its faith, becomes dangerously nihilistic." Join David Gornoski as he sits down with Gil Bailie for a deep-diving conversation on Bailie's latest book The Apocalypse of the Sovereign Self . What does the idea of personhood signify in light of the Christian revelation? Have we lost the sense of self that we inherited from the Christian tradition? Listen to the...
Seed Oil Survival: Analyze & Optimize on Ray Peat Diet Principles 25.09.2023 1:28:32
David Gornoski is joined by Dalton from Analyze & Optimize for a fascinating Seed Oil Survival conversation on the pioneering work of Ray Peat; whether Keto and Carnivore diets can cure gut issues permanently; seed oil connection to estrogenic effects; whether we should always burn fat for fuel; what a typical Ray Peat-informed meal looks like; whether farm-raised shrimp are healthy to eat; how th...
THINGS HIDDEN 154: What Would Jesus Do at the Border? 22.09.2023 1:08:01
David Gornoski is joined by James Kourtides and Shane Kennedy for a conversation on the corporate takeover of Greece; the Left's betrayal of Assange; the Christian response to the mass migration crisis at the southern border; how corporations are taking over the West; why traditional Christian countries fell into dictatorships; and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com
THINGS HIDDEN 153: Jesus Tricks the Globalists 20.09.2023 1:27:10
David Gornoski and Surit Dasgupta start off this episode of THINGS HIDDEN by exploring the manifestation of Jesus' gospel technology in war movies such as All Quiet on the Western Front . They also discuss the importance of churches reclaiming technological innovation, how Jesus sets traps for authoritarian systems, and much more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com
THINGS HIDDEN 152: Should Christians Stay Out of Politics? (with Iron Disciples) 18.09.2023 2:34:56
David Gornoski appears on the Iron Disciples podcast to discuss whether Christians should seek to influence the domain of politics, and if yes, how they should go about it. Also among the topics discussed are: How does Mimetic Theory help us understand social cohesion? How can Jesus' church reclaim marriage from secular institutions? When is violence appropriate? Check out the Iron Disciples Podca...
The Agape Legacy of Steven Gornoski 17.09.2023 1:01:56
David Gornoski is joined by Shane Kennedy in a conversation celebrating the life of Steven Gornoski who passed away recently and whose birthday is today. Also included here are several testimonies of people who knew and were inspired by Steven at various stages of his life. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com
THINGS HIDDEN 151: Dominion 13.09.2023 1:28:11
What's so special about 1990's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ? What can we learn from the Bible's deconstruction of earthly governments? Should followers of Christ fear globalism and wokeism? Join David Gornoski and Surit Dasgupta as the two explore these questions among other topics in this exciting THINGS HIDDEN episode. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com
Col. Douglas Macgregor on Putin's Ukraine Reservations 07.09.2023 37:32
Col. Macgregor joins David Gornoski to talk about his interview with Tucker Carlson; the mission of Our Country, Our Choice; how DC elites have subverted democracy in America; Putin's agenda in the Ukraine war; lobbyists in the Washington swamp; the resurgence of the Russian military; why tactical nukes are bad; Ihor Kolomoisky's arrest; whether Germany is still demoralized; and more. Check out Ou...
THINGS HIDDEN 150: The Iron Clay Empire Smashed to Pieces 29.08.2023 1:32:52
Join David Gornoski and Surit Dasgupta in this thought-provoking THINGS HIDDEN conversation as they delve into the anthropological wisdom of Daniel chapter 2, specifically regarding King Nebuchadnezzar's dream. The discussion explores why the statue in the dream gets progressively worse, the reasons for the lack of unity among humans in contemporary times, whether it's possible to reverse the effe...
THINGS HIDDEN 149: Trump Enters the Belly of the Whale 25.08.2023 1:13:44
As Trump's arrest eclipses the GOP primary debate, David Gornoski, Shane Kennedy, and Shannon Braswell get together to discuss the last few hours of Trump's freedom, that infamous mugshot, why liberals are susceptible to McWoke propaganda, whether the elites can enforce a soviet-style authoritarianism, why Fani Willis needs to have Oliver Anthony on speedial, the obsession over the abstract Ukrain...
Maui and the Slain Lamb with Jason Jones 24.08.2023 52:31
What's going on in Hawaii? Joining David Gornoski to answer this question is Jason Jones of the Vulnerable People Project who highlights the number of missing people thanks to the Maui wildfire. What caused this catastrophe? Can human beings break out of the just-following-orders mindset? How can we help the victims in Maui? Listen to the full episode to find out. Check out the Vulnerable People P...
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