Josh Herring

Josh Herring, Ph.D. received a doctorate in the humanities with a concentration in literature from Faulkner University in 2023. He also holds an M.Div. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (2016) and a B.A. in history from Hillsdale College (2011). He taught humanities courses at Thales Academy for eight years and was active in Thales Academy administration for three years as a dean of students, assistant administrator, and dean of classical education. He is a regular writer with the Acton Institute, Liberty Fund, and The Federalist. He hosts The Optimistic Curmudgeon podcast.