The Chalcedon Podcast

Rushdoony wrote a chapter on "Extraterritoriality" in his volume Christianity and the State, in which he emphasized the importance of understanding the church as an embassy—and we as ambassadors of Christ—in the earth. The modern church needs to better understand this concept so as to truly challenge the culture as a "nation within a nation." Hosted by Mark Rushdoony, Martin Selbrede, and Andrea Schwartz. 🎧The audio version of this podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, and Stitcher. Just visit our website for more information. Learn more about the Chalcedon Foundation at http://chalcedon.edu​

Outside of the Bible itself, no other literature or writer is referred to more in Rushdoony's writings than his mentor, Dr. Cornelius Van Til. It's difficult to estimate the importance of Van Til on Rushdoony, but as their personal history shows, Rushdoony was more than a student of Van Til. He was a defender of the Dutchman, a colleague, and one of the most prolific expounders of applied presuppositionalism. You'll enjoy this in-depth discussion as Chalcedon's leadership shares not only the importance of Van Til's thinking but also the personal history between Rushdoony and Van Til. A lot of other prominent scholars have done a great deal to expound Van Til's apologetic, but it was Van Til's epistemology and ethics that helped drive a young Rushdoony to develop the implications of theonomy. Hosted by Mark Rushdoony, Martin Selbrede, and Andrea Schwartz. 🎧The audio version of this podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, and Stitcher. Just visit our website for more information. Learn more about the Chalcedon Foundation at http://chalcedon.edu​

Godly dominion and Christian Reconstruction are not a "work of the flesh," where men presume to be able to usher in the Kingdom of God through their own works, political action, or any other humanistic means. It is the Holy Spirit who is at work in our own lives, homes, churches, and more in order to enable us to apply our faith and obey God's commandments. In this episode of the Chalcedon Podcast, we discuss the importance of the work of the Holy Spirit in advancing the Kingdom of God. Hosted by Mark Rushdoony, Martin Selbrede, and Andrea Schwartz. 🎧The audio version of this podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, and Stitcher. Just visit our website for more information. Learn more about the Chalcedon Foundation at http://chalcedon.edu

In his book Revolt Against Maturity, Rushdoony reveals the paradise motive in humanistic man in which he always reverts back to the power of the state to usher in his utopia. Despite continued failures, fallen man never loses hope of creating a paradise divorced from God and His law. Hosted by Mark Rushdoony, Martin Selbrede, and Andrea Schwartz. 🎧The audio version of this podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, and Stitcher. Just visit our website for more information. Learn more about the Chalcedon Foundation at http://chalcedon.edu

This episode was recorded just after the 2020 U.S. election with a final winner still undecided, yet the climate is still as divisive as ever, and even Christians are caught up in the strife. The Bible has much to say about this because the Bible speaks to communion and community, and Rushdoony addressed the topic frequently. In this episode, Chalcedon's leadership speaks to the crisis of our times as a nation and people divided while offering a Biblical solution. Hosted by Mark Rushdoony, Martin Selbrede, and Andrea Schwartz. 🎧The audio version of this podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, and Stitcher. Just visit our website for more information. Learn more about the Chalcedon Foundation at http://chalcedon.edu

It's often said that those attracted to Christian Reconstruction are serious readers, and for that reason, much of the growth of CR is the result of publishing books, newsletters, and journals. In this episode, Chalcedon's leadership discuss the joy and importance of reading as well as the unique reading and study habits of R. J. Rushdoony. They also share a glimpse of the future of Christian publishing. Hosted by Mark Rushdoony, Martin Selbrede, and Andrea Schwartz. 🎧The audio version of this podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, and Stitcher. Just visit our website for more information. Learn more about the Chalcedon Foundation at http://chalcedon.edu

In 1965, during a time of rioting, revolution, and a break down of law and order, Rushdoony began the Chalcedon Foundation in order to represent a countermeasure to the prevailing ideas of that time as well as equip disillusioned Christians with a victorious gospel. His writings during this time were especially prescient, and what we are experiencing now is a close reflection of what was happening during the 1960s. Join us as we discuss our times in light of what the Bible says and consider the only way forward: Christian Reconstruction. Hosted by Mark Rushdoony, Martin Selbrede, and Andrea Schwartz. 🎧The audio version of this podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, and Stitcher. Just visit our website for more information. Learn more about the Chalcedon Foundation at http://chalcedon.edu

Does the Bible address the issue of abuse? Whether domestic, social, or ecclesiastical, there is physical, emotional, and even spiritual abuse at every level of society. In this episode, Chalcedon scholar, Martin Selbrede, reveals the Biblical approach to dealing with abuse. For several years, Martin has researched the subject extensively and is currently finalizing a massive study on abuse for Chalcedon's new academic journal. Although news and social media are currently replete with topics about the virus or social justice, the evil of abuse continues its growth undercover, and Christians must be alert to it in order to bring God's justice to bear upon it. Hosted by Martin Selbrede and Andrea Schwartz. 🎧The audio version of this podcast is also available on iTunes, Spotify, and Stitcher. Just visit our website for more information. Learn more about the Chalcedon Foundation at http://chalcedon.edu

The Chalcedon Podcast - Episode 4 People are crying out for justice, but they're willing to be unjust in order to secure their justice. Mankind has a distorted view of justice, or righteousness, because the do not submit themselves to the righteousness of God as found in His law-word. What do the Scriptures provide us in order that we may better understand and act during these difficult times? That's what this episode of the Chalcedon Podcast is about. Hosted by Mark Rushdoony, Martin Selbrede, and Andrea Schwartz. Learn more about the Chalcedon Foundation at http://chalcedon.edu

The Chalcedon Podcast - Episode 3 More citizens are experiencing a pronounced overreach by their local governments which is giving them a taste of authoritarianism they're not familiar with. What they don't realize is that this was always the case. Their liberties were always under threat by the bloated bureaucracy of statism. But for Christians, they must take civil authoritarianism seriously and begin the work of Christian Reconstruction. Hosted by Mark Rushdoony, Martin Selbrede, and Andrea Schwartz. Learn more about the Chalcedon Foundation at http://chalcedon.edu

The Chalcedon Podcast - Episode 2 A global pandemic is isolating people, tanking the economy, and expanding the powers of the state. Is this God's judgment? Is this an enforced sabbath? How should Christians view this crisis, and what should we be doing to prepare for the future? Hosted by Mark Rushdoony, Martin Selbrede, and Andrea Schwartz. Learn more about the Chalcedon Foundation at http://chalcedon.edu

The Chalcedon Podcast - Episode 1 Welcome to the first episode of the new Chalcedon Podcast hosted by Chalcedon leaders Mark Rushdoony, Martin Selbrede, and Andrea Schwartz. Learn more about the Chalcedon Foundation at http://chalcedon.edu