# Nietzsche, Nihilism, and the Return of God (Dr. J. Budziszewski ) | Ep. 577

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Published: 2026-05-04T16:00:00+00:00
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Dr. J. Budziszewski, philosopher professor at the University of Texas at Austin, and bestselling author of Pandemic of Lunacy is here to tackle some of the deepest questions of our time: the incoherence of nihilism and materialism, Nietzsche's dangerous appeal, transhumanism, sexual ethics, and what it actually means to love. Ep. 577 - - - 📚 Resources Mentioned: Pandemic Pandemic of Lunacy: How to Think Clearly When Everyone Around You Seems Crazy - J. Budziszewski https://a.co/d/0f2EXoQY The Four Loves: C.S. Lewis: https://a.co/d/02oElleV - - - Today's Sponsors: PreBorn: Make a difference for generations to come. Donate securely online at https://preborn.com/PINTS or dial # 250 keyword 'BABY' Charity Mobile: Visit https://charitymobile.com/MATTFRADD to get started. Free Phone offer with code MATTFRADD Exodus 90: Download the Exodus 90 app to start your 14-Day free trial or visit https://Exodus90.com/matt to learn more. Hallow: Deepen your personal relationship with God today. Visit https://hallow.com/MattFradd to get 3 months free. St. Paul Center: Share your faith with others this Easter Season by joining the Easter Accompaniment Challenge. Sign up and become a member today at https://stpaulcenter.com/pints Catholic Match: Download the app or head to https://CatholicMatch.com and find your forever. - - - Become a Daily Wire Member and watch all of our content ad-free: ⁠⁠https://www.dailywire.com/subscribe⁠⁠ 📲 Download the free Daily Wire app today on iPhone, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Samsung, and more. - - - 📕 Get my newest book, Jesus Our Refuge, here: https://a.co/d/bDU0xLb 🍺 Want to Support Pints With Aquinas? 🍺 Get episodes a week early and join exclusive live streams with me! Become an annual supporter at 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mattfradd.locals.com/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ - - - 💻 Fol…

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