David Gornoski

Society EN ↓ 2003 episodes

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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THINGS HIDDEN 2 07.10.2019 23:27

Jesus's persecution looks like the Saturnalia sacrificial festival of the Romans as well as the scapegoat ritual of Leviticus and the Greek pharmakos purge. This was a feature of Jesus's plan in demonstrating the ugly reality of how humans make culture, order, and peace. Find out how this social mechanism Jesus uncovers operates in world history and political power. THINGS HIDDEN picks up the head...

THINGS HIDDEN 23.09.2019 24:52

In this inaugural episode of THINGS HIDDEN, we learn about the phenomenon Jesus describes as "Satan casting out Satan." How does this seemingly obscure passage inform your world, meaning, and order of your life? Along the way, we will use the Mimetic theory of the late French anthropologist Rene Girard to help us dissect the ancient and modern world through the ultimate toolkit of the Bible.

Mt Dora 'Starry Night' House Couple Wins! - A Neighbor's Choice 26.07.2018 42:57

Imagine facing tens of thousands in fines and foreclosure just because you painted your house to soothe your child's medical needs. Nancy Nemhauser joins David in studio for a fascinating story of how she triumphed against the city of Mt Dora with the help of Pacific Legal Fund. Also on the show, NASA physicist Dr. Weiping Yu joins us again for our Science segment of the show where he shows how re...