Acton Line
Acton Institute
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Dedicated to the promotion of a free and virtuous society, Acton Line brings together writers, economists, religious leaders, and more to bridge the gap between good intentions and sound economics.
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MAY 1, 2024
Finding Christ in a Busy World
In this episode, Acton's director of research, John Pinheiro, speaks to John Michael about converting to Christianity, the choice to live the monastic life, and the challenges of following Christ in today’s world.
49 MIN
APR 24, 2024
Progress on a Work in Progress
When celebrated American novelist and short story writer Flannery O’Connor died at the age of 39 in 1964, she left behind an unfinished third novel titled, “Why Do the Heathen Rage?” Scholarly experts uncovered and studied the material, deeming it unpublishable. It stayed that way for 40 years. Until now.
43 MIN
APR 17, 2024
AI, Disruptive Technology, and the Future of Work
How will AI change the way work is done? How will it affect the workforce? How will it affect the economy?
63 MIN
APR 10, 2024
The Historian's Craft: Gertrude Himmelfarb
Gertrude Himmelfarb was one of the foremost historians of Victorian life. She produced page-turning biographies of some of the age’s most intriguing and influential figures, including Lord Acton, Charles Darwin, John Stuart Mill, and George Eliot.
57 MIN
APR 3, 2024
Understanding Hybrid Worship
Many Christian congregations now offer hybrid worship services: you can worship in person or online.
62 MIN
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