Christian Smith, Professor of Sociology Emeritus at the University of Notre Dame, discusses "Cultural Re-Enchantment After Traditional Religion's Decline: Why More Americans are Choosing 'Occulture' Over Religion and Secularism." Smith describes the spread of "occultural" re-enchantment, its widespread appeal and comparative advantages, and its implications for traditional religion and American society. This public lecture was part of the Fall 2026 Life of the Mind series, hosted by the Kateri Institute for Catholic Studies at the University of Michigan. Live recording took place on September 16, 2026 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This program is supported by a grant from the Lumen Christi Institute with funding from the John Templeton Foundation (Grant no. 63614).