The Libertarian Christian Podcast

Mike Maharrey of the 10th Amendment Center gives his perspective on the most significant cases before the Supreme Court in 2022. Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

Kerry Baldwin joined us for this week's episode to discuss the topic of abortion, the recent overturn of Roe v. Wade, her recent debate regarding abortion hosted by John Stossel, and the LP's silence on the subject of abortion. The government has historically approached social issues such as these with authoritarian law enforcement; however, we delved deeper into how the restorative justice model could prevent or deal with unwanted pregnancies. Kerry challenges us to push for criminal justice reform to truly help the issue at hand. Show Notes Have you seen Kerry's debate with Avens O'Brien on John Stossel's channel? Our perspectives page has an entire collection of pertinent material on abortion and more! Faith Seeking Freedom is another great source for tough topics like these! Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

We had the privilege of getting the inside scoop with Michael Heise about some of the iconic moments in the Ron Paul presidential campaigns that converted so many to libertarianism, libertarian activism, what led Michael to establish the Mises Caucus, what it means to be a caucus, the effectiveness of grassroots movements to sway a political institution (such as the LP), and Michael's response to his interview with Nick Gillespie. Take human action and make the change you want to see! Show Notes Join the Mises Caucus and take human action! Follow Michael as he strives for liberty. Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

With the recent events in Uvalde, Texas, many are disillusioned with policing as a way of maintaining "law and order." Is it wrong to distrust law enforcement? Sadly, the faults of the judicial branch are being exposed increasingly. Profiling, brutality, systemic oppression, and the culture of fear surrounding police creates a distrust among citizens. Are the police given too much power over individuals' lives? Such a position draws a state-subsidized fear and respect for cops, often leading a certain kind of individual to fill that role. How does the NAP address this issue? Show Notes We cover difficult topics like these in the FSF Podcast and our book Faith Seeking Freedom! Also, check out Rise of the Warrior Cop by Radley Balko Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

YouTuber Jose Galison, of the show "No Way, Jose!", recently brought onto his show Kerry Baldwin to discuss the difficult topic of abortion. They talked about why religion should not be the basis for the argument against abortion, Walter Block's differing views on abortion, the natural rights approach to pro-life, why Roe v. Wade is bad for women's interests and autonomy, and where/when a human gains its rights. Regardless, we should never rely upon the state to define when a person is a person or what one does with their own body. Show Notes Have you watched last week's episode on abortion? Check out Kerry Baldwin's work at MereLiberty! Our book Faith Seeking Freedom covers the topic of abortion, and more! Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

Kerry Baldwin was interviewed by Keith Knight of the Don't Tread on Anyone podcast to discuss the Christian libertarian views on women's ownership over their bodies, abortion, the recent overturn of Roe v. Wade. Show Notes Check out Keith Knight - Don't Tread on Anyone, and Kerry Baldwin's work at MereLiberty! The Documentary on Restorative Justice: How to Love Your Enemy We answer a lot of these questions, and more, in our book Faith Seeking Freedom. LCI has been vigilantly covering this topic, make sure to check it all out! Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

It can be difficult to promote liberty to your social circle, which is why we decided to give you some tips on how to discuss libertarianism, especially to your Christian friends or family. Thankfully LCI has been working tirelessly since its creation to produce and provide pertinent content on the topic of Christianity and a free society! Show Notes Still have questions? Our book Faith Seeking Freedom could be the answer! Make sure to look at our Resources and Perspectives Pages. Have you heard our Faith Seeking Freedom or Libertarian Christian Roundtable podcasts? The LCC team is going to Vegas for Freedom Fest 2022! We would love your support or to see you in person! Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

Ryan Ragozine from the Thinker Sensitive podcast joins us this week to talk about how he saw podcasting as a way to educate outside of a classroom, what it means to be ethical thinkers and communicators as Christians, and how sound thought and speech may help Christians diffuse society's current polarization. Show Notes If you wish to learn more about sound thinking check out Thinker Sensitive Podcast! Also, check out wh at LCI has to say about critical thinking! Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

Critical Race Theory (CRT) is a hot topic in America, how should Christian libertarians view it? In some ways the narrative of CRT has some validity to it, and may be enlightening for what is going on in society; however, portions of CRT directly challenge people's rights and individual liberty. What are some takeaways, and what should we take with a grain of salt? Show Notes: Have you listened to our recent conversation with Phil Magness on CRT yet? Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

We had the pleasure of welcoming Kristopher Borer, the author of The Ethics of Anarcho-Capitalism, to talk about how he sought to redefine libertarianism, the unique voice used in his book, and his view of libertarianism as an ethical - rather than a political - system. With his background in engineering Kris has been gifted with a keen eye for the mechanisms that make a system, such as libertarianism, work or collapse. Show Notes: We highly recommend you give The Ethics of Anarcho-Capitalism a read! Check out Kris's website at Krisborer.com! Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

Much of what is being said on the news and social media about abortion by both pro-choice and pro-life activists is just plain wrong. In this episode, three pro-life libertarian women "take the mic" to discuss some of the most common myths about abortion and to present a new way of thinking for libertarians to value both the rights of women and the unborn. While certainly compatible with Christian theology, the arguments presented herein are based on science, embryology, ethics, libertarian political theory, and free market economics. Buckle up!(Re-mastered; originally released as Ep. 122 on June 10, 2019.)Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

Vance Ginn, Ph.D. - the Chief Economist at the Texas Public Policy Foundation - joined us to talk about how he found a passion for public policy, and how policy can be made in favor of a freer market. Vance also discussed his work with the White House under the Trump administration, as well as his current work in creating policy solutions for poverty relief with a focus on the private sector. Show Notes: Check out Vance, his research, commentaries, and the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Have you read through our Christian Theology of Public Policy series? Learn more about Christian libertarianism and Public Policy! ★ Support this podcast ★

Social media is a massive aspect of modern life. Like most anything else, it can be a platform for good, or it can be used for the opposite. We are forced to wonder the ways in which social media influences our lives - especially with Elon Musk's recent involvement in Twitter - and how people may use it as a tool to direct people's behavior. Regardless, social media allows people who may not have any physical-social outlet for what they believe, like libertarians, to communicate with like-minded individuals across the globe. Show Notes: Speaking of social media, follow Olivia on Twitter @olilangarica! Kerry highly recommends Bob Murphy's Lessons for the Young Economist. ★ Support this podcast ★

We were delighted to welcome back Jason Jewell, Ph.D., a previous guest on the podcast and new editor of our own journal the Christian Libertarian Review (CLR). Why is scholarship so important? Ideas that may be socio-politically irrelevant can be launched into the public eye through scholarly journals; therefore, libertarians should see the importance of such intellectual avenues - especially with peer-reviewed publications. Show Notes: CLR's 2020 Issue Our last episode with Jason Submit at CLR or check out the Mises Scholarship Conference ★ Support this podcast ★

We had the pleasure of inviting pastors Neal Karsten and Matt Schneider on to talk about what it means to be decentralized as a church or pastor, what challenges face the Church, and how they are prioritizing discipleship over building permanent churches. Show Notes: Learn more on how you can become a disciple at Pastor to Pioneer! Check out another great organization Neal and Matt work with, Biglife. Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

We were joined by Dr. Mary J. Ruwart to discuss how she found libertarianism when she realized the "philanthropy" of government services were actually impairing people, what she learned about the harmful nature of regulations while working in the medical industry - which lead to the writing of Death by Regulation, and why we should not trust everything we are told buy the powers that be when it comes to our own health. Show Notes: Make sure to check out Short Answers for Tough Questions, which heavily influenced our book Faith Seeking Freedom. We also highly recommend reading Dr. Ruwart's other books! Learn more about the scary truths behind the health industry at the Informed Consent Action Network (ICAN). Follow Dr. Ruwart on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we are sharing our recent interview on the Tom Mullen Talks Freedom podcast where we discussed how libertarianism and Christianity meld as a belief system, and some questions from Faith Seeking Freedom. Some may argue that libertarianism is based upon selfishness or isolating-individualism; whereas Christianity demands selflessness. How can one be a follower of both? Sadly, many have misunderstood the actual nature of libertarianism, and what it means to strive for liberty. Show Notes: If you haven't already, make sure to give Faith Seeking Freedom a read. Check out Tom Mullen Talks Freedom podcast! Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

We decided to react to a debate Dr. Norman Horn participated in with Dr. Allan Carlson back in 2013 on the topic of whether the state should define marriage as a union between a man and a woman. In the Bible, God defines marriage within Genesis; however, as our society shifts and changes the view of marital unions have changed. Many Christians would argue that based upon the way God intended the nuclear family to be there is a requirement for the state to uphold the integrity and morality of such an institution. But is coercion warranted to do so? Show Notes: Check out Norman's summary of the debate. Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

For this week, we were joined by Kyle Mann, editor-in-chief and author at The Babylon Bee, to discuss The Babylon Bee Guide to Wokeness. We also talked about how The Babylon Bee utilizes comedy and satire as an effective way to expose hypocrisy found in "cancel" and/or "woke" culture. Though the content may make you chuckle, there are some sad truths found in the humor. Extreme movements and ideologies such as CRT and woke culture are slowly creeping into American culture, choking out our individual rights. Show Notes: Make sure to check out The Babylon Bee Guide to Wokeness. The Postmodern Pilgrim's Progress. The Babylon Bee Guide to Democracy. Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

We welcomed a previous guest on our podcast, Joshua Longbrook from Our Foundations, to catch up since we last spoke before the pandemic, how he began a group in his community in reaction to COVID-19, living out the principles of agorism and libertarianism, as well as what it means to be self-reliant within a community. Show Notes: Their local agorist group. The Our Foundations Podcast. Our previous episode with Joshua. Things Mentioned by Joshua: The episode of the Tom Woods Show discussing Freedom Cells. Living Free in Tennessee. Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

We were joined by filmmaker, entrepreneur, creator of the Hayek rap battles, and co-founder/CEO of Emergent Order, John Papola. He shared how the core motivation behind his work has been his family, and what it means to be a father in a country that leads the world in fatherlessness; which ultimately led him to begin working on Dad Saves America - the topic of today's episode. Show Notes: Emergent Order's Youtube See what they are doing over at Dad Saves America ★ Support this podcast ★

Peter Rollo, founder of the website RIval Nations, joined us to discuss his growth as a believer, passion for theology, why he started RIval Nations, "Two-Kingdom Theology," Romans 13, voting as a form of violence, and what it means to be a citizen of a "rival nation." Followers of Jesus are indeed a part of a nation: The Kingdom of God. Show Notes: Make sure to subscribe to RIval Nations to hear more of what Peter has to say. Peter's article on Romans 13. Give "Voting is Violence" a read! Across The Spectrum: Understanding Issues in Evangelical Theology (mentioned by Peter as an influential read). Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

For this week's podcast we spoke with lawyer and author Dr. KrisAnne Hall of the Liberty First Society. We began our conversation by discussing Liberty First Society's recently-released documentary Non-Compliant. KrisAnne gives us a peak at the motivations and themes for the film; and how peaceful non-compliance can be an extremely powerful tool for societal change. It does not require a majority to shift history for the better, and defend our liberties. Show Notes: Make sure to give Non-Compliant a watch! Check out the Liberty First Society. We recommend you also check out KrisAnne's books. Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

Kerry Baldwin joins us to discuss "thinking well," what that means, why it is so important to think well - especially in times of global instability, and the dynamics behind purposeful human action. Instinct - as Kerry points out - is not a form of thinking through a situation, it is merely the initial reaction to an issue. When groups or collectives of individuals begin to make instinctual decisions rather than reasoning before acting, they are not behaving in a purposeful way. How should we as actors in the world go about making decisions in a high-stake situation? Risk can make us panic, but at that moment the best thing we can do is critically analyze the situation before making a final decision; however, as we discuss, these skills are developed over time. This is why Kerry started Mere Liberty - to help individuals of any age create better thinking habits; and therefore thinking for themselves more. Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

Today entrepreneur, Mississippi State Rep, and founder of the Bomgar corporation (now called BeyondTrust) Joel Bomgar discusses Prospera, a consulting firm establishing sustainable and profitable economic hubs in Honduras. Joel shows how good governance can be linked to prosperity, and why even liberty-minded people should not be scared of the word "governance." Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this week's episode, John Nantz joins us to learn more about his book, Rediscovering Republicanism: Renewing America with our Founding Vision and Values. We discuss the differences between uppercase and lowercase-r "republicanism," as well as the "American Republicanism" system, the foundational virtues that make up our country, and how intellectual-progressivism has harmed these virtues. Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

Dr. Phil Magness joins us to help us navigate the rather turbulent area that is Critical Race Theory (CRT). Phil is an economic historian; senior research fellow at AIER, as well as the Independent Institute; and author of multiple books concerning the intersection of race, political economy, international trade, higher education, and American history. We discuss if white individuals can be proponents or critics of CRT, if it is the only valid approach to understanding the problem of historical racial discrimination, the state's role in institutional prejudice, what a critical theory even is, post-modernism, the flawed NY Times' 1619 Project, and the downfalls of CRT in resolving modern racial issues in America. Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

In today's episode we talk to advertising guru and creator of the Tuttle Twins television show, Daniel Harmon. Daniel is one of the founders of the Harmon Brothers ad agency, which has been the brains behind multiple viral ad campaigns; such as the Squatty Potty, Poo-Pourri, Purple beds, and many more. We discuss how Daniel Harmon found his love for freedom as a child in a small community in Idaho, why the Harmon Brothers saw the Tuttle Twins book collection as a great platform to show children the importance of liberty, how the show/books are not "indoctrination," and the creation process for the television series - including their groundbreaking crowd-funding that allows them to make the show. Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this week's episode, Doug Stuart talks with Dr. C. Bradley Thompson; a professor at the University of Clemson, and author of America's Revolutionary Mind, which happens to be the topic of this week's podcast episode. They discuss the moral history of the American Revolution, the principles the Revolution was founded upon, how to approach the challenges of a post-truth world, and how homeschooling gives hope for the future. In this new year, are we facing a similar call to action as the founding fathers?Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, LCI is joined by the liberty movement's favorite podcaster — historian and entrepreneur Tom Woods — as we dive into constitutional history and try to answer the question, "Is the Constitution any good?" Has it actually been effective at limiting government? Is the government it creates even capable of being limited by a document? What about the heavy emphasis in U.S. politics on the Supreme Court? Would we be better off under the Articles of Confederation? Listen in as we discuss all this and more.(Re-mastered; originally released as Ep. 73 on July 2, 2018.)Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

Doug Stuart and Dr. Norman Horn joined Buck Johnson on his Counterflow Podcast to talk about Faith Seeking Freedom and field some tough, interesting questions from Buck. If you didn't already catch this great episode on Buck's podcast feed, then you'll definitely want to listen to it now! Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

Whether or not Christians give credence to evolutionary biology, psychologist Justin Barrett believes that the sub-field of evolutionary psychology has a lot to offer us when we it comes to thinking about human thriving. In this conversation, Justin and Doug discuss the lessons Christians can learn from this sub-field as it relates to theology and the Scriptures. Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

Today Jacob Daniel Winograd joins Doug to talk about the various approaches to politics within the libertarian movement, in particular the strategy of the Mises Caucus and why its emphases are likely to have better results for the sake of liberty. Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

How you respond when you know the mainstream media is selling you lies and deception? What is the appropriate amount of skepticism and rejection of the narrative for a libertarian Christian? Jason Rink joins us to talk about his experience and understanding of the way the corporate press has its audience thinking in a way that supports the state and threatens the wellbeing of a properly-informed populace. Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

Kick off the Christmas season with a cheerful short ebook by Tom Mullen, author of An Anti-State Christmas. Not only will you learn why Tom Mullen believes Jesus was the greatest libertarian, you'll get to read his hilarious poem about Christmas Eve during an era of government control during a pandemic. Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

Crypto-currency expert Vijay Boyapati, who left his job with Google to support the Ron Paul 2008 presidential campaign, joins Dr. Norman Horn to discuss his excellent new book, The Bullish Case for Bitcoin, and field common questions and objections to crypto-currency in general and Bitcoin specifically. Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

How do you process and apply history? What do you really know about history in the first place? ...just trivia, or deep understanding that impacts your beliefs and actions? What's the purpose of government? ...and how does your understanding of history impact how you answer that question? Historian Jeff Nichols, of the History Comes Alive podcast, joins Doug Stuart to answer these questions and more. Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

Kerry Baldwin joins Doug Stuart to answer the Christian version of, "But who would build the roads?" Spoiler: No, the fact that God created and hence "owns" everything does not mean that we cannot also own ourselves. Join Kerry and Doug as they bury this old chestnut and discuss various other angles of the discussion around self-ownership and personhood. Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

Chris Williams of Podsworth Media joins Doug Stuart to discuss how the actions of govt, big tech, and the corporate press in the COVID era have impacted the liberty movement. They discuss the varying reactions to mask and vaccine mandates among different camps of libertarians, the red-pilled vs. blue-pilled paradigm, the growth of new factions in the liberty movement, the abandonment of libertarian principles by many self-proclaimed libertarians, and the abandonment of the libertarian name by many who still hold libertarian principles. Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

Most libertarians defend their politics with a simple starting point: self-ownership and the non-aggression principle. Christians have often raised issues with the concept of self-ownership, since as the Creator of the universe, isn't God really the owner of everything? Todd Lewis, a recent guest on the podcast, joins Doug and Norman for a long-form civil discussion on whether or not these principles are compatible with Christian thinking. You can find Todd Lewis on Twitter @Tertullian225 Check out the video version of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJTCI6I7QSc Audio Production by Podsworth Media ★ Support this podcast ★

Doug Stuart and Dick Clark joined Bob Murphy to talk about Faith Seeking Freedom, and Bob hurled some extra-tough questions their way. If you didn't already catch this great episode on Bob's podcast feed, then you'll definitely want to listen to it now! Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

Join the co-authors of Faith Seeking Freedom to get a "behind the scenes" look at the the book's creation and the content of Chapter 13: Christian Misconceptions of Libertarianism. Norman Horn joins Doug Stuart to discuss the book's final chapter and more! Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

David Forsyth recently welcomed Doug Stuart onto his Freedom Adventure podcast to discuss the Christian case for compassionate border policy. Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

Jimmy Song recently welcomed Doug Stuart onto his podcast, Bitcoin Fixes This, for a wide-ranging conversation. Today, we are sharing that conversation with you. Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

Join the co-authors of Faith Seeking Freedom to get a "behind the scenes" look at the the book's creation and the content of Chapter 12: What About the Environment and Creation? Dick Clark joins Norman Horn to discuss how pollution control and stewardship of the earth and scarce natural resources would be better ensured in a free society with libertarian property rights. Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

How are libertarians different from conservatives? What should I do about getting a vaccine? How do we deal with social media being hostile to free market ideals? In this episode, Doug and Norman tackle these questions and more from listeners. Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

Abolitionist Nathan Weisser joins Kerry Baldwin and Doug Stuart for a discussion of the different sub-sects of the pro-life movement, their differing strategies, where and why they disagree, and where all people who consider themselves pro-life should be able to come together. Special Bonus: You can watch the discussion here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhVcGH06pcU&feature=youtu.be Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

Join the co-authors of Faith Seeking Freedom to get a "behind the scenes" look at the the book's creation and the content of Chapter 11: What About Abortion? Kerry Baldwin joins Norman Horn to discuss what both pro-choicers and pro-lifers get wrong on this issue and the unique perspective on it which libertarian Christians can offer. Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

Entrepreneur and author Luke Burgis joins us to talk about mimetic desire in everyday life. In this discussion, Luke talks about the importance of understanding mimetic desire, how Scripture demonstrates mimetic desire, and how we as humans can use this understanding of ourselves, others, and the culture to comprehend the world around us in a deeper way. Luke Burgis teaches principled entrepreneurship and business at The Catholic University of America, and he speaks regularly about the education of desire. He studied business at NYU Stern and philosophy and theology at a pontifical university in Rome. He's the author of the book, Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life. Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★

Doug Stuart joins the Steel on Steel podcast to discuss with conservative host John Loeffler what the Christian libertarian view on immigration should be. Doug advocates a more open borders policy, but as John points out, this is not without its concerns, and certainly not without its opponents. Listen to find out how Doug answers these questions! Audio Production by Podsworth Media. ★ Support this podcast ★