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The Conversation with Orry Phillips

The Conversation with Orry Phillips

By Orry Phillips

A podcast dedicated to long-form discussions with important public figures on the issues of the day. Hosted by Orry Phillips.
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Ep. 11: Aaron Griffith

The Conversation with Orry PhillipsFeb 05, 2021

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Ep. 20: Taylor Schumann

Ep. 20: Taylor Schumann

In this episode, Taylor Schumann stops by to talk about her new book and her experience with the issue of gun violence in America.
Jul 24, 202147:41
Ep. 19: Asma Uddin

Ep. 19: Asma Uddin

In this episode, Asma Uddin stops by to talk about "The Politics of Vulnerability", polarization in religious circles, and more. 

Jul 09, 202144:34
Ep. 18: Daniel Bennett

Ep. 18: Daniel Bennett

Dr. Daniel Bennett (Associate Professor of Political Science at John Brown University) stops by to talk about the Biden administration's first two months and the administration's response to a variety of big issues, such as the border and the debate around gun control in the United States.

Mar 30, 202101:03:13
Ep. 17: Justin Giboney

Ep. 17: Justin Giboney

In this episode, Justin Giboney (co-founder of The AND Campaign) stops by to talk about his work, political engagement in a polarized world, escaping intellectually lazy partisanship, and more. 

Mar 23, 202157:25
Ep. 16: Andrew Walker

Ep. 16: Andrew Walker

Andrew Walker (Associate Professor of Christian Ethics at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) stops by to talk to Orry about a variety of topics, such as religious liberty, abortion, the rise of secularization in America, and more. 

Mar 19, 202131:45
Ep. 15: Ryan Burge

Ep. 15: Ryan Burge

In this episode, Dr. Ryan Burge (Assistant Professor of Political Science at Eastern Illinois University) stops by to talk about his new book and discuss the "nones". 

Mar 12, 202101:00:17
Ep. 14: Casey Mattox

Ep. 14: Casey Mattox

Orry welcomes Casey Mattox (Senior Fellow, Charles Koch Institute) to the show to talk about free speech issues in the United States. 

Mar 09, 202152:32
Ep. 13: Kristin Kobes Du Mez

Ep. 13: Kristin Kobes Du Mez

Dr. Kristin Kobes Du Mez (Professor of History and Gender Studies at Calvin University) stops by to talk about her new book Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation, as well as the complex nature of the evangelical right, and more. 

Feb 26, 202150:20
Ep. 12: Keith Whittington

Ep. 12: Keith Whittington

Orry welcomes Dr. Keith Whittington to the show to talk about the recent impeachment trial of Donald Trump, as well as the complicated issues related to the pursuit of free speech on college campuses.
Feb 20, 202101:04:11
Ep. 11: Aaron Griffith

Ep. 11: Aaron Griffith

Aaron Griffith (Assistant Professor of History at Sattler College) stops by to talk to Orry about the relationship between evangelical Christianity and the United States criminal justice reform.

Feb 05, 202101:09:37
Ep. 10: Daniel Bennett

Ep. 10: Daniel Bennett

Dr. Daniel Bennett stops by to talk to Orry about various topics, including the attack on the Capitol, the Georgia run-offs, election conspiracy theories, and the incoming Biden administration. 

Jan 15, 202101:07:01
Ep. 9: Shadi Hamid & Matthew Kaemingk

Ep. 9: Shadi Hamid & Matthew Kaemingk

In this episode, Orry talks to Shadi Hamid and Matthew Kaemingk about The God-Shaped Hole in Our Politics and the state of political discourse in the United States, as well as the recent news surrounding the election.
Dec 04, 202001:06:43
Ep. 8: Janine Parry

Ep. 8: Janine Parry

In this episode, Dr. Janine Parry (Political Scientist, Director of Arkansas Poll) stops by to talk about the Arkansas Poll and the election results both nationally and in the state of Arkansas.
Nov 20, 202001:11:13
Ep. 7: Noel Bouché

Ep. 7: Noel Bouché

Noel Bouché (Vision Advocate, pureHOPE) stops by to talk to Orry about his advocacy for victims of human trafficking, as well as the concepts of brokenness and seeking.
Nov 13, 202059:46
Ep. 6: Congressman Steve Womack

Ep. 6: Congressman Steve Womack

In this episode, Arkansas Congressman Steve Womack (R) stops by to talk about his experience working in politics and his thoughts on some of the country's pressing issues.
Oct 30, 202032:35
Ep. 5: Celeste Williams

Ep. 5: Celeste Williams

In this episode, Orry talks to Arkansas 3rd District Congressional candidate Celeste Williams (D) about the election, COVID-19, the Supreme Court, and more.
Oct 23, 202043:39
Ep. 4: Eric Metaxas

Ep. 4: Eric Metaxas

In this episode, Orry sits down with conservative radio host and bestselling author Eric Metaxas to talk about the question, "Should Christians vote for Trump?"
Oct 17, 202018:38
Ep. 3: Kristin Higgins

Ep. 3: Kristin Higgins

In this episode, Kristin Higgins (President of Arkansas Press Women) stops by to talk about the issues on the ballot in Arkansas, as well as the importance of student media in covering the 2020 election.
Oct 09, 202001:03:28
Ep. 2: Emily Branum (of Love Activates Action)

Ep. 2: Emily Branum (of Love Activates Action)

In this episode, Emily Branum stops by to talk about Loves Activates Action and their protest of John Brown University's "Should Christians Vote for Trump?" event due to the university's invitation to conservative radio host Eric Metaxas.
Sep 25, 202050:59
Ep. 1: David French

Ep. 1: David French

David French (Senior Editor, The Dispatch) joins The Conversation to talk to Orry about Trump, religious liberty, polarization, race in America, and more.
Sep 18, 202049:04