What if the collapse of Western civilization isn’t political—but spiritual? Journalist and cultural critic Rod Dreher joins James Orr to trace our unraveling to the loss of sacred order. From the crisis of meaning to the return of enchantment, they explore the occult’s rise, the emptiness of modern Christianity, and the necessity of Christian community. Can recovering a sacramental vision of the world help restore hope in an age of cultural darkness?

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Episode Chapters:

00:00:00 Trailer

00:01:30 Christianity After Atheism

00:07:20 Why Young People Are Turning to the Occult

00:16:14 Enchantment Without Submission

00:21:33 How the West Lost the Sacred

00:38:59 The Role of Politics in Renewal

00:52:51 Hope Beyond Optimism

00:57:34 Like & Subscribe

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First Light | Episode #6

First Light is a refuge of reason in a restless age—where the hard questions are welcomed, and easy answers are left at the door. Each episode unpacks the fault lines of our culture, from faith and politics to identity and belonging, all through the lens of our civilisation’s enduring wisdom.

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