Throughout history, the Antichrist has acted as a political and spiritual truncheon—a tool that individuals and institutions alike could use to tar and feather their opponents. It's been used by popes and reformers, kings and cardinals, revolutionaries and reactionaries alike. And yet, behind its political utility, the concept of the Antichrist has a very specific, biblical origin.

In this episode, Jesse and Zanita examine tech billionaire Peter Thiel's recent obsession with the Antichrist. We look at why he's so preoccupied with this strange biblical idea, what it means for his work and what it means for us.

This is also part 1 of a 3-part series on AI. Each episode will examine a different aspect of the AI conversation and links directly to an article series Jesse has written. To read the series, click the link below or pick up a copy of Signs of the Times digitally or in print.

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We get it: incorporating new foods into your diet can be a pain, especially if you're not confident in the kitchen. Fear not! In this episode, we talk to Dr Christiana Leimena-Lehn about six foods you must try in 2026. Make a shopping list, because by the time you're done, you'll be hungry!

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• (00:00) - — Intro
• (05:02) - — Nuts
• (13:42) - — Cruciferous vegetables
• (26:50) - — Brussels sprouts, What's Eating Dan?
• (29:26) - — Legumes
• (38:17) - — Berries
• (43:20) - — Mushrooms
• (52:18) - — Wakame Seaweed
• (58:33) - — Final takeaways

That’s the promise—and the challenge—of this conversation with psychologist Simon Matthews, author of the article “You Don’t Need More Willpower.”

So many of us assume growth is about discipline: pushing harder, resisting temptation, forcing better habits. But what if that mindset is the very reason you keep getting stuck?

In this episode we explore why willpower fails, what actually drives lasting change, and how faith reshapes the way we understand transformation.

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• (00:00) - – Intro
• (01:25) - – New Years failures and why they fail
• (11:51) - – Old ideas of "self-control" and virtue
• (13:50) - – Is willpower just a fake construct?
• (18:54) - -- Is everyone just better than me?
• (20:37) - – Alexander the Great, Augustus
• (26:54) - – So should I just be lazy?
• (29:28) - – Needs & values
• (39:30) - – Habit-building
• (44:36) - -- Your environment matters
• (49:38) - -- A healthier question than "why don't I have better willpower?"
• (53:39) - – Final Takeaways