Reading Our Times

Theos

Subscribe in Parasocial

Free on the App Store for iPhone, iPad and Mac. No subscription needed. Once it is installed, tap this link again and the show is yours. Already have it? Open in Parasocial.

About

Reading Our Times is the podcast that explores the books and the ideas that are shaping us today. It is hosted by Nick Spencer, Senior Fellow at the think tank, Theos. We’re going to be talking to some of the world’s leading authors about issues like meritocracy, justice, populism, human rights, the brain, liberalism, and religion. Above all, we'll be exploring what these books have to say about the times we live in and about the people we are. So listen with us, and we’ll introduce you to authors, books and ideas that illuminate ourselves and our world...

Also on

Recent episodes

  • What does England owe to Christianity? In conversation with Bijan OmraniJun 23, 2026 · 45 min
  • What is the truth behind immigration? In conversation with Alan ManningJun 16, 2026 · 47 min
  • Is this the end of woke? In conversation with Andrew DoyleJun 9, 2026 · 47 min
  • How does the Far Right weaponise the Bible? In conversation with Hannah StrømmenJun 2, 2026 · 42 min
  • How is Buddhist nationalism transforming Asia? In conversation with Sonia FaleiroMay 26, 2026 · 51 min
  • How do politicians weaponise Christianity? In conversation with Tobias CremerMay 19, 2026 · 38 min
  • What is (American) Christian nationalism? In conversation with Andrew WhiteheadMay 12, 2026 · 44 min
  • What can the history of nationalism tell us about its future? In conversation with Eric StormMay 5, 2026 · 41 min
  • Does the universe have a purpose? In conversation with Philip GoffDec 16, 2025 · 36 min
  • What is the ultimate nature of reality? In conversation with Graham HarmanDec 9, 2025 · 44 min

Website · RSS feed