Contra Mundum

Contra Mundum

Weekly Dissident Christian Analysis

  1. MAR 25

    The Southern Critics

    A conversation with C.Jay Engel and Glenn Arbery on the Southern critics, what they opposed, what they defended, and how their arguments challenge the modern American order.

    48 min

  2. MAR 24

    Unconditional Surrender as the End of Christian Peace

    This episode looks at how the rise of the United States helped unravel the Westphalian system built after the Peace of Westphalia. While the system began to weaken after World War I and World War II, it was the U.S. that reshaped it.

    1h 24m

  3. MAR 18

    Discussion: Lee Cogdon on Soviet Containment Strategist George Kennan

    Wide-ranging conversation with C.Jay Engel and Lee Cogdon unpacking the life and legacy of George Kennan the architect of Soviet containment. We explore Kennan’s role in shaping early Cold War strategy, the intellectual foundations of containment, and how his ideas were interpreted (and often misapplied) by U.S. policymakers.

    58 min

  4. MAR 12

    Discussion: Sean McMeekin - Stalin and the Second World War

    In this episode, CJay sits down with historian Sean McMeekin to discuss Joseph Stalin, the Soviet Union, and the true dynamics behind World War II.

    1h 4m

  5. MAR 4

    Discussion: Allan Carlson - The Family in American Society

    In this episode, C.Jay sits down with Allan Carlson to discuss his intellectual journey, his concept of the “Natural Family,” and the decline of the traditional family in modern America. We explore the rise of neoconservatism, the distortions of radical individualism, the economic and cultural forces that have weakened family life, and whether the West has any real path toward renewal. Support the show: https://www.contramundumpod.com/

    1h 1m

  6. MAR 2

    Special AMA Episode

    In this special AMA episode, CJ and Andrew answer questions from their listeners and Gary. Support the show: https://www.contramundumpod.com/

    1h 22m

  7. FEB 25

    Discussion: Josiah Lippincott - FDR’s Messiah Complex

    In this episode, C.Jay sits down with Josiah Lippincott to discuss his college dissertation, where he makes the case that Franklin D. Roosevelt was among the worst presidents in American history. Support the show: https://www.contramundumpod.com/ Follow Josiah Lippincott on Twitter: https://x.com/jlippincott_?s=21

    1h 4m

  8. FEB 23

    Slavery

    In this episode, C.Jay and Andrew examine how America’s history of slavery is frequently described as a uniquely western phenomenon and used as an excuse to destroy our way of life. Support the show: https://www.contramundumpod.com/

    1h 6m
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Weekly Dissident Christian Analysis

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  • Creator
    Contra Mundum
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    174
  • Rating
    Clean
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