The Libertarian Christian Podcast
Libertarian Christian Institute
Join the Libertarian Christian Institute as each week they explore, debate, and analyze the issues that are directly relevant to the intersection of Christianity and liberty. Always thoughtful, frequently controversial, and never boring (trust us), it is our hope and prayer that The Libertarian Christian Podcast serve as a valuable resource to the Church for years to come.
If you'd like to reach out to us and ask a question or submit some feedback, you can reach us at podcast@libertarianchristians.com, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, and of course, our website, libertarianchristians.com.
If you'd like to reach out to us and ask a question or submit some feedback, you can reach us at podcast@libertarianchristians.com, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, and of course, our website, libertarianchristians.com.
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Dec 30, 2019 • 41min
Ep 151: A Secure Border, Tulsi Gabbard, Doxxing, and other Q&R
What should be done about doxxing? How does libertarianism differ between various beliefs in human free will? Should we elect Tulsi Gabbard in 2020? All these and more are answered by Doug and Norman in this end-of-2019 Q&R! Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
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Dec 23, 2019 • 43min
Ep 150: Turn Neither to the Right Nor to the Left, with Eric Schansberg
Why would a politician change his or her position on a policy? How do we account for views that "shift" in one direction or another, especially when it appears to be out of political expediency? Eric Schansberg joins us to talk about this, as well as his book, "Turn Neither to the Right Nor to the Left", a must-read book for Christian Libertarians! Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
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Dec 17, 2019 • 44min
Ep 149: Trains, Jesus, and Murder, with Richard Beck
Richard Beck joins us again to discuss his new book on Johnny Cash. Why was Johnny Cash so popular? How did he bring together gospel and murder songs? Was he an American patriot and how was he a subversive activist? Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
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Dec 9, 2019 • 47min
Ep 148: Church Worth Getting Up For, with Chuck Gutenson
One of the most common questions we get at LCI is “how do I find a church community where I can belong as a libertarian?” Chuck Gutenson joins us to talk about the values, characteristics, and qualities every Christ follower should look for in a church. How important is doctrine? Does right practice rule over right doctrine? What about “church shopping”? How important is it to be in a diverse church? And of course, what do you do if you’re a libertarian and disagree strongly with somebody else in your church? Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
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Dec 3, 2019 • 37min
Ep 147: Priorities to Dismantling the State
If you're not a button-pusher (to end the state tomorrow), then what smaller "buttons" would you push, and in what order, to end the tyranny of the state? Doug and Norman discuss their list of priorities if they were in charge of dismantling the state. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
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Nov 25, 2019 • 36min
Ep 146: Minarchism, Anarchism, and What is a True Libertarian?
Should anarchists make a minarchist argument to win statists over? Does being a minarchist make you unlibertarian? WHat would disqualify you from not being a libertarian? And would you push the button to end the state tomorrow? Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
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Nov 18, 2019 • 40min
Ep 145: Loving Our Enemies in an Age of Violence, with Ron Sider
Did Jesus really say that his followers could never use violence? Are there circumstances whereby a person should reluctantly use violence because the situation permits it? If a Christian decides to be completely nonviolent, what options do they have to fight against injustice? Ron Sider joins us to talk about these questions, which he addresses in his book, "If Jesus is Lord: Loving Our Enemies in an Age of Violence". Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
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Nov 11, 2019 • 53min
Ep 144: Postcards from Babylon, with Brian Zahnd
Brian Zahnd joins us again to discuss the themes in his book, "Postcards from Babylon". The American Church is trending toward idolatry, and the Scriptures have a lot to say about what it means to live as exiles in empire rather than embracing the beast itself. With passion and eloquence, Zahnd helps us understand how Christians ought to live in the world but not be "of the world". Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
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Nov 4, 2019 • 37min
Ep 143: Love Anyway, with Jeremy Courtney
How do you unmake violence in parts of the world that are at war? How do you see those in need as friends and not just part of some aggregate situation? What does it look like to love anyway, despite the appearance, beliefs, or history of those in need? Jeremy Courtney, founder and CEO of Preemptive Love, joins us to talk about his new book, "Love Anyway", and the work his organization is doing to imagine the more beautiful world. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
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Oct 28, 2019 • 55min
Ep 142: Must Politics Be War? with Kevin Vallier
Should libertarians make concessions in the political arena in order to advance a better liberty? How the current American political atmosphere made us more trusting of each other? Is a liberal political order amenable to Christianity, and is such an order even possible? Philosopher Kevin Vallier joins us to discuss these things and the contents of his newest book, Must Politics Be War? Restoring Our Trust in the Open Society. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
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