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#200 - Dinesh D’Souza
Monday, September 14, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, Dinesh D’Souza joins Eric to discuss his new book The Stones Cry Out and the archaeological evidence he believes supports the historical reliability of the Bible.Dinesh and Eric discuss discoveries connected to King David, the Exodus, Balaam, Belshazzar, Jericho, Caiaphas, and the world of Jesus. They also explore why Dinesh believes biblical archaeology has increasingly forced skeptics to retreat from claims that major biblical people and events were simply invented, and why he sees the growing number of discoveries as especially significant in a secular age...
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#199 - John Zmirak
Friday, September 11, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, John Zmirak joins Eric to discuss how the ideas of Charles Darwin, Karl Marx, and Sigmund Freud influenced modern Christianity. Zmirak argues that some churches tried to accommodate ideas they considered intellectually respectable and, in the process, began explaining away biblical miracles, reshaping Christian teaching around Marxist politics, and replacing traditional ideas about sin with Freudian psychology.Eric and John discuss Darwinism, Genesis, the Resurrection, liberation theology, Freud’s influence, and what happens when Christians become embarrassed...
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#198 - Frank Gaffney / Matthew Thayer
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, filmmaker Matthew Thayer joins Eric to discuss Can You Hear Me Now?, a new documentary featuring one of Charlie Kirk’s final interviews, recorded just two weeks before his assassination.Thayer explains why he asked Charlie about prophecy, Christian involvement in politics, and whether prophetic claims surrounding the 2020 election were misunderstood. Eric and Matthew discuss Charlie’s warning against Christian passivity, the controversy surrounding Trump and prophecy, hearing the voice of God, and the Church’s responsibility to engage the culture.Earlier, Fra...
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#197 - John Zmirak
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, Eric returns from Greece with a remarkable update on a story he has followed for more than three decades: the search for the historical world behind Homer’s Odysseus.Eric recounts how researchers used details in The Iliad and The Odyssey to identify a location on Kefalonia, where archaeologists later uncovered a major Mycenaean tomb. He discusses a seal stone found at the site that he says bears imagery resembling a description in The Odyssey, his frustration with the way the discovery has been handled, and the new development that the site believed to contai...
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#197 - Jonathan Cahn
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, Jonathan Cahn joins Eric to tell his account of the viral midair incident involving a passenger who was eventually restrained with duct tape and forced the flight to make an emergency landing.Cahn says the two men had been having a friendly conversation for hours before the subject turned to Jesus and experiences Cahn believes demonstrate God’s reality. According to Cahn, the passenger’s demeanor then changed dramatically, eventually escalating into profanity, threats, physical confrontation, and a struggle over Cahn’s laptop. Eric and Jonathan discuss why th...
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#195 - Yair Pinto
Friday, September 4, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, Israeli journalist, TBN Israel director, and IDF reservist Yair Pinto joins Eric to discuss his new book Boots on the Ground: A War Journal of an IDF Reservist. Pinto recounts being called back into military service after October 7, leaving his wife and three children to serve in Gaza and along Israel’s northern border.Eric and Yair discuss accusations against Israel, Hamas, humanitarian aid, the IDF’s rules of engagement, the information war surrounding Gaza, and Pinto’s experience reporting directly from the front lines. Later, Grace Precious Metals co-foun...
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#194 - Tammy Trent
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, recording artist and author Tammy Trent joins Eric to discuss her new book Where Are You Now? God? and the tragedy that changed her life forever. Tammy recounts losing her husband Trent during a diving accident in Jamaica in September 2001, while the attacks of September 11 left her stranded far from home and unable to reach her family.Tammy and Eric discuss grief, doubt, unanswered prayer, suffering, and what it means to trust God when life no longer makes sense. Tammy shares how her faith survived her darkest moment and why, 25 years later, she believes God...
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#193 - Mark Skousen
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Today on The Eric Metaxas Show, it is a Socrates in the City conversation with Mark Skousen.
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#192 - Erwin Lutzer
Monday, August 31, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, Pastor Erwin Lutzer joins Eric to discuss his new book Marx and Moody: Two Contemporaries, Two Gospels, Two Tombstones. Lutzer explores Karl Marx’s writings about Satan, hell, revolution, religion, family, private property, and the ideas behind the Communist Manifesto. He contrasts Marx with evangelist D.L. Moody, whose Christian preaching reached enormous audiences in Britain and America, and examines why the battle between Marxism and Christianity remains relevant today.⭐ ORDER NOW:Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World📕: h...
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#191 - LA Marzulli
Friday, August 28, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, L.A. Marzulli returns to discuss the strange and controversial subjects he has investigated for decades, including the Nephilim, UFOs, biblical giants, and the alleged Kandahar Giant incident in Afghanistan. Marzulli recounts testimony he says he gathered from multiple witnesses and claims he was later threatened after publicizing the story. He and Eric also discuss UFO disclosure, Genesis 6, the supernatural realm, and why Marzulli believes these subjects connect to the biblical narrative.Later, Chapter CEO Cobi Blumenfeld-Gantz joins Eric to discuss Medicar...
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#190 - Ira Stoll
Thursday, August 27, 2026
An excerpt from a Socrates In The City conversation with Ira Stoll. Watch more at socratesinthecity.com.
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#189 - Daniel Fazzina
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, Daniel Fazzina joins Eric to discuss his book Divine Intervention: 50 True Stories of God’s Miracles Today and the extraordinary experiences that led him to begin collecting modern miracle testimonies. Fazzina shares his own stories of unexpected healing and cancer treatment, along with accounts of a man declared dead after a heart attack who later recovered and another who survived being shot between the eyes. Eric and Daniel discuss prayer, healing, skepticism, and why Christians should remain open to God working in unexpected ways. Later, Chapter CEO Cobi ...
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#188 - Christian Di Spigna
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Today's episode is from a recent Socrates in the City Conversation with Christian Di Spigna.
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#187 - Frank Turek
Monday, August 24, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, Frank Turek joins Eric to discuss his new book The War on Reality. They examine why Turek believes Western culture is increasingly rejecting objective truth, biological reality, logic, and moral clarity. They also discuss abortion, transgender ideology, cultural Marxism, the legacy of Charlie Kirk, Christian courage, political engagement, and why Turek argues that reality ultimately cannot be defeated.⭐ ORDER NOW:Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World📕: https://a.co/d/0ir3NlapTODAY'S SPONSORS:🪙 Grace Precious Metals: https://...
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#185 - Albin Sadar
Friday, August 21, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, Albin Sadar joins Eric for a special American Revolution edition of Fun Facts Friday. Inspired by Eric’s book Revolution, they revisit some of the wildest and most moving stories of America’s founding, including the destruction of King George III’s statue in New York, the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Nathan Hale’s sacrifice, Benedict Arnold’s brutal expedition through Maine, Henry Knox’s extraordinary mission, and George Washington’s legendary crossing of the Delaware.⭐ ORDER NOW:Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of th...
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#185 - Richard Lim
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, historian Richard M. Lim joins Eric to discuss his new book Refusing a Crown: How George Washington Changed the World. They explore Washington’s extraordinary decision to give up power, the crisis of civilian control after the Revolution, the Newburgh conspiracy, the role of virtue in the American republic, and Washington’s deeply rooted belief in Providence, Scripture, and the importance of Christian faith to the nation’s future.⭐ ORDER NOW:Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World📕: https://a.co/d/0ir3NlapTODAY'S SPONSORS:🪙 Gr...
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#184 - John Zmirak
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, John Zmirak joins Eric to challenge the standard Darwinian account of human origins and discuss the growing case for intelligent design. They examine whether Christians can truly reconcile evolution with Genesis, why Zmirak believes Darwinism undermines the biblical understanding of humanity, Francis Collins and theistic evolution, and the cultural consequences of teaching that human life arose through unguided processes. Later, Chapter CEO Cobi Blumenfeld-Gantz joins Eric to explain why Medicare has become so complicated and what seniors should know before c...
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#183 - Gad Saad
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, evolutionary behavioral scientist Gad Saad joins Eric to discuss his new book Suicidal Empathy: Dying To Be Kind. Saad explains why empathy is necessary but can become destructive when it is detached from reality, and how cultural relativism, postmodernism, open-border thinking, elite “luxury beliefs,” and civilizational self-doubt are weakening the West. He also explains why he remains both optimistic and deeply concerned about whether Western societies will act in time to reverse the trend.⭐ ORDER NOW:Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the Hist...
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#182 - Mary Holland
Monday, August 17, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, Children’s Health Defense President Mary Holland joins Eric to discuss newly revealed Anthony Fauci communications, the continuing fight for Covid-era accountability, and why she believes the reckoning is far from over. They also discuss RFK Jr.’s work at HHS, changes being considered for the childhood vaccine schedule, informed consent, censorship, gain-of-function research, and the new documentary Duty To Disobey, which follows U.S. service members who resisted the military’s Covid vaccine mandate.⭐ ORDER NOW:Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in ...
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#181 - John Zmirak / Yair Pinto
Friday, August 14, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, John Zmirak joins Eric to examine the rise of post-liberalism and Catholic integralism on the American right. They discuss Patrick Deneen, Adrian Vermeule, JD Vance, religious liberty, natural rights, and whether a growing faction of conservatives has turned against the principles of the American founding. Later, Israeli journalist and IDF reservist Yair Pinto joins Eric to discuss his new book Boots on the Ground, his experience serving after October 7, the accusations against Israel’s conduct in Gaza, and what he says Americans misunderstand about Hamas and...
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#180 - John Strand
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, John Strand joins Eric to discuss his imprisonment following January 6, the Christian faith that carried him through suffering, and why he is now running for Congress in Florida. Strand explains his campaign to “reclaim the Republic,” his new book Patriot Plea, and why he believes the 2026 elections represent a defining moment for America. Later, Eric introduces Grace Precious Metals CEO Bill Armor to discuss transparency in the precious metals industry, gold and silver investing, inflation, the labor market, and concerns about stagflation.⭐ ORDER NOW:Revolut...
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#179 - Andrew Kolvet / John Zmirak
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, Eric and John Zmirak react to Tucker Carlson’s surprising interview with Hunter Biden and discuss what they believe it reveals about Carlson’s political evolution, his relationship with Donald Trump, and his increasingly hostile posture toward Israel. Later, Turning Point USA’s Andrew Kolvet joins Eric to examine the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America, the “lower elite” driving radical politics, the viral $20 burrito debate, inflation, affordability, and why economic frustration can fuel revolutionary movements.⭐ ORDER NOW:Revolution: The Birth of t...
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#178 - James Howard Kunstler
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, James Howard Kunstler joins Eric to discuss Anthony Fauci’s recent testimony, the unanswered questions surrounding Covid, and whether accountability may finally be coming. They also examine the roles of government agencies, media organizations, pharmaceutical companies, January 6, the Biden-era DOJ and FBI, and the broader collapse of trust in American institutions. Kunstler argues that despite widespread frustration and “black-pilling,” the truth is durable and the wheels of justice may still be turning.⭐ ORDER NOW:Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Natio...
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#177 - Victoria Jackson
Monday, August 10, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, Saturday Night Live alum Victoria Jackson joins Eric to reflect on their recent Socrates In The City retreat in Oxford. Victoria opens up about living with cancer, facing mortality with humor and Christian faith, and why the experience has made her appreciate life even more. She and Eric also discuss C.S. Lewis, Addison’s Walk, The Kilns, John Lennox, scientist Denis Noble, the mystery of creation, and Victoria’s new book of poetry, Not Dead Yet.⭐ ORDER NOW:Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World📕: https://a.co/d/0ir3NlapTODAY...
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#176 - John Zmirak
Friday, August 7, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, John Zmirak joins Eric to discuss mass immigration, Islam, Western self-rejection, the viral Oxford Union debate, the coming midterm elections, and why he believes America should consider a decades-long pause on immigration. Later, philosopher Douglas Groothuis discusses his new book Taking Back Truth: A Biblical Response to Common Cultural Lies, explaining why objective truth matters, how postmodernism and critical theory changed the culture, and why Christianity makes concrete claims about reality that cannot simply be reduced to “your truth” and “my truth....
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#175 - Rod Martin
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, geopolitical analyst Rod Martin joins Eric to explain why conservatives must reject despair and remain engaged in the political fight. They discuss socialist candidates gaining influence inside the Democratic Party, the alliance Martin sees between Marxist and Islamist movements, and why recent elections may create opportunities for Republicans. Martin also lays out his case that President Trump’s strategy could weaken or ultimately bring down Iran’s regime without another ground war, while reducing conflict across the Middle East and allowing America to focu...
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#173 - James Lindsay
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, James Lindsay joins Eric to discuss John Adams’s forgotten 1765 essay A Dissertation on the Canon and Feudal Law and why its warnings about tyranny remain relevant today. They examine post-liberalism, Catholic integralism, Christian nationalism, the “woke right,” Patrick Deneen’s proposed regime change, and whether political movements on the right are abandoning the constitutional principles of liberty, responsibility, religious freedom, and self-government.⭐ ORDER NOW:Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World📕: https://a.co/d/0...
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#174 - Larry Taunton and Laurence Fox
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, Larry Taunton and Laurence Fox discuss the viral Oxford Union debate over whether the West should be suspicious of Islam. Taunton explains how the debate was nearly canceled, how he helped Fox prepare, and why the audience’s reaction became part of the argument itself. Fox then reveals the strategy behind his now-famous envelope stunt, explains why he believes Britain has surrendered ground on free speech, and discusses his plans to enter British politics. Eric and Larry also examine the Democratic Socialists of America and the relationship they see between s...
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#172 - Andrew Roberts
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
An excerpt from a Socrates in the City conversation.
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#171 - Nathaniel Philbrick
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
A Socrates in the City conversation with Nathaniel Philbrick.