# Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace w/John Hill & Jesan Sorrells

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Published: 2026-06-17T10:30:00+00:00
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Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace w/John Hill & Jesan Sorrells --- In this episode, the hosts dive deep into Ben-Hur by Lew Wallace, exploring the novel’s themes of sacred vs. profane worldviews, the challenges of re-sacralizing modern Western culture, and how historical shifts in meaning affect society today. They examine the influence of religion, technology, and literature on leadership and personal identity, drawing parallels between ancient struggles and contemporary moral dilemmas. The episode also addresses America’s unique cultural experiment in pluralism, the role of skepticism, and the power of books to transmit ideas across generations. Book Title: Ben Hur Author: Lew Wallace Guest: John Hill Host: Jesan Sorrells --- Time-Stamped Overview --- 00:00 Transformation of Western Society 12:23 Introducing Ben-Hur by Lew Wallace 24:03 The struggle of modern times 38:52 Understanding your target audience 52:36 Why I Avoid Politics Here 55:36 Evolution from Ethnos to Race 01:08:21 Hannah Arendt on the Eichmann trial 01:16:01 Discussing morality without religion 01:34:24 Balancing work, productivity, and purpose 01:36:17 Questioning traditional approaches 01:51:21 Discussing cultural criticism and religion 02:02:44 Discussing sales motivation and beliefs 02:10:01 Gen Z's religious beliefs shifting 02:24:01 Embracing change and personal growth 02:30:05 Meaningful conversations at rallies --- Opening theme composed by Felipe Sarro - Bach - Silotti - "Air" from Orchestra Suite No. 3, BWV 1068 Closing theme composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music . --- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON ! Check out the Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! --- Subscribe to the…

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