The Sower

Restraining A.I. - The Sower Episode 107 (audio)

Is artificial intelligence a threat to human(e) culture? In this episode of The Sower, Ethan Alexander-Davey presents his critique of the AI juggernaut and suggests steps

Sean Keilen on Shakespeare’s Scholars - The Sower Episode 106 (audio)

In this episode, Josh Bowman interviews Dr. Sean Keilen, Professor of Literature at UC Santa Cruz and the founder of Shakespeare Workshop. Professor Keilen is the Head of

Localism & Place (2026 Conference) - The Sower Episode 105 (audio)

On the value of place and the future of localism in American politics. Presentations by Tyler Moore (University of South Dakota), Wayne Braudrick (Frisco Bible Church),

Jared Ortiz on Baseball & the St. Benedict Institute - The Sower Episode 104 (audio)

In this episode, Josh Bowman welcomes Dr. Jared Ortiz, professor of Religion at Hope College and Founder of the Saint Benedict Institute. We discuss the Institute as well

The Lux Mea Colloquium at GCC - The Sower Episode 103 (audio)

In this episode Josh Bowman welcomes Dr. Andrew Mitchell of Grove City College, and his student Hannah, to discuss the Lux Mea Intercollegiate Colloquium held in October.

Logres Institute Instructors - The Sower Episode 102 (audio)

In this episode Josh Bowman welcomes a selection of the instructors serving in the Ciceronian Society’s new Logres Institute for Classical Liberal Studies. We talk about

CS Lewis in the World (2026 Conference) - The Sower Episode 101 (audio)

The continuing relevance of C.S. Lewis to our own time and place.  Presentations by Rod Miller (Hendrix College) and Clayton Carver (Southern Baptist Theological Seminar

Ciceronian Society Past, Present, & Future - The Sower Episode 100 (audio)

In this episode Josh Bowman welcomes a group of fellow Ciceronians to celebrate the 100th episode of the Sower podcast, reflecting on where we’ve been and where we’re goi

The Wealth of Nations at 250 (2026 Conference) - The Sower Episode 99 (audio)

Perspectives on Adam Smith's 1776 Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. Presentations by Erik Matson (CUA), Paul Mueller (AEIR), Jordan Ballor (CR

Ben Peterson on the Social Commons - The Sower Episode 98 (audio)

In this episode, Josh Bowman welcomes Ben Peterson, assistant professor in the Department of Government and Criminal Justice at Abilene Christian University. We discuss h

Confronting Artificial Intelligence (2026 Conference) - The Sower Episode 97 (audio)

Theological, philosophical, and humanist reactions to the challenges of A.I. Presentations by John Moore (Walsh College), Thomas Dias (Acton Institute), and Jeff Bristol

Russell Kirk on America, with Michael Lucchese - The Sower Episode 96 (audio)

In this episode, Josh Bowman welcomes Michael Lucchese, member of the Ciceronian Society, to talk about the work of Russell Kirk and his thoughts on the American Founding

Virtue & the American Founders (2026 Conference) - The Sower Episode 95 (audio)

Benjamin Rush, John Jay, and the promotion of republican virtue. Presentations by Dennis Durst (Kentucky Christian University), Jonathan Den Hartog (Samford University),

Regent University & Spring 2027 Conference - The Sower Episode 94 (audio)

Spring 2027 Conference at Regent University In this episode, Josh Bowman welcomes back Simon Tarr, who is dean of both The Honors College as well as the School of Commun

Religious Liberty in the US Today (2026 Conference) - The Sower Episode 93 (audio)

Tracking religious liberty legislation & policy at the state level, the 2025 Religious Liberty in the States Report from the Center for Religion, Culture, and Democracy.

Cultural Sanctification & the Church Fathers, with Stephen Presley - The Sower Episode 92 (audio)

A paradigm for Christian leadership & engagement with the secular world. Josh Bowman interviews Dr. Stephen O. Presley, the Director of Education and Engagement at the C

The Declaration and Derailment (2026 Conference) - The Sower Episode 91 (audio)

An Oakeshottian view of the Declaration of Independence. And a historial look at the Declaration's relation to the Articles of Confederation. Presentations by John Grove

The Christian Roots of American Liberty - The Sower Episode 90 (audio)

Are liberalism and Christianity compatible? Is the American tradition of liberty at odds with Christian teaching? What role might the church have in the civic and economi

Wilfred McClay: Dreaming of Ariadne (2026 Conference) - The Sower Episode 89 (audio)

Hillsdale College historian Wilfred McClay discusses: the Sorcerer's Apprentice, allusion, Ariadne, Peter Lawler, Walker Percy, Ted McAllister, Blake, Burke, Chesterton,

Born Free & Equal: The Declaration & State Constitutions - The Sower Episode 88 (audio)

The widely circulated first draft of the Virginia Declaration of Rights was a key influence on the Declaration of Independence. Chris Anadale interviews law professor Na