June 29, 2026 - Hour 2

Segment 1: Robert Nisbet: Conservative and Communitarian (2 segments)Though he was not a Christian, Robert Nisbet was closely allied to Christian Humanists and the Christian Humanist movement throughout his life. Dr Brad Birzer looks at his core ideas--of community and conservatism.Segment 2: What would CS Lewis say about Politics? (2 segments)The conventional wisdom has it that C.S. Lewis disdained and ignored politics. The conventional wisdom is mistaken. Dr. Micah Watson joins us to explore Lewis’s understanding of the political as it relates to timeless principles of morality and the stubborn realities of fallen human nature. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com