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Melanie Phillips: How Jews and Christians Built the West—and Why Only They Can Save It

Melanie Phillips: How Jews and Christians Built the West—and Why Only They Can Save It

Update: 2025-07-251
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What are the Jewish and Christian foundations of Western society—and why do they matter today? In this insightful conversation, Socrates in the City host Eric Metaxas speaks with journalist and author Melanie Phillips about her newest book, The Builder’s Stone. Phillips explores Jewish identity, the history of Israel, and the spiritual roots that have shaped our culture. She also reflects on her career in journalism, the cost of truth-telling, and the common misconceptions that cloud our understanding of faith, history, and identity.

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Melanie Phillips: How Jews and Christians Built the West—and Why Only They Can Save It

Melanie Phillips: How Jews and Christians Built the West—and Why Only They Can Save It

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