The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern Times

Chris Polk is a Christ follower, podcast host, father, husband and entrepreneur. He owns a trucking company in West Virginia called Blue Ribbon Logistics. Jacob Daniel is a Christian and friend of the show. He is an Austrian Economist and member of the Mises Caucus.     We discuss answers to the questions: What are rights? Where do they come from? Who has rights? Are there rights being claimed that we do not truly have? Is it really a right if we have to violate someone else’s rights to get it? Who is taking our rights away? How do we overcome tyranny and reclaim our rights?     For full show notes and to learn more about this week's guests please visit thebadroman.com/episodes     Blog submissions: thebadroman.com/contribute-to-the-blog     Connect with us on social: thebadroman.com/social-links   Want to get more involved? Join the private discussion group on Facebook (Bad Romans Only!!)   No King but Christ Network: nokingbutchristnetwork.com

Karen Keener, free thinker, natural health advocate, owner of The Sovereign Mom, and head of the Army of None Podcast (not yet released). She joins us today to talk about the denominational and political division among American Christians, the validity of most COVID diagnoses, and the blind compliance of the American public. If you need to vent off some corona stress - this episode is for you!   For full show notes and to learn more about this week's guests please visit thebadroman.com/episodes     Blog submissions: thebadroman.com/contribute-to-the-blog     Connect with us on social: thebadroman.com/social-links   Want to get more involved? Join the private discussion group(Bad Romans Only!!)   No King but Christ Network: nokingbutchristnetwork.com

Josh Allen sits down with Craig to discuss his article “Christians without Borders.” Josh is a deacon at his church and focuses his life on doing what’s right and loving everyone around him regardless of nationality, political party, or any other measure.    Craig and Josh explore the Christian response to people coming across the United States' southern border and how they understand it as christians and anarchists. Regardless of one’s political stance, Jesus taught that everyone is our neighbor and commanded us to love them. Our focus should be on His borderless Kingdom, not on the Empire of America. We need to give ourselves permission to let our love for God and for all people be our priority in life life with others, whoever these "others" may be. “Anarchist friends. Don't let anarchy be to you what politics is to the folks that we've sort of left behind. Right? Love Jesus. More than you love anarchy or anything else.” - Josh Allen    For full show notes and to learn more about this week's guests please visit thebadroman.com/episodes     Blog submissions: thebadroman.com/contribute-to-the-blog     Connect with us on social: thebadroman.com/social-links   Want to get more involved? Join the private discussion group(Bad Romans Only!!)   No King but Christ Network: nokingbutchristnetwork.com  

Pete Quinones, podcaster on Free Man Beyond the Wall and By Any Memes Necessary, writer for the Libertarian Institute, and documentary producer of The Monopoly on Violence, shares with us his thoughts, as an unbeliever, on why anyone who claims to follow Jesus should be an anarchist.     For full show notes and to learn more about this week's guests please visit thebadroman.com/episodes     Blog submissions: thebadroman.com/contribute-to-the-blog     Connect with us on social: thebadroman.com/social-links   No King but Christ Network: nokingbutchristnetwork.com

Does God have a sense of humor? What is the role of comedy within society? Craig and Jason Mock are joined by comedian Rodney Norman for a fun(sometimes funny) conversation on comedy, politics, and Christianity. In this episode we are reminded of the importance and the power of joy and laughter. God wants us to be happy, to love one another and be joyous, but politics and fear can get in the way. Rodney helps us remember to laugh and to take life less seriously through comedy and a never ending curiosity.    For full show notes and to learn more about this week's guests please visit thebadroman.com/episodes     Blog submissions: thebadroman.com/contribute-to-the-blog     Connect with us on social: thebadroman.com/social-links   No King but Christ Network: nokingbutchristnetwork.com

What does Christianity look like to a non-Christian? How does the secular world view Christian involvement in politics? Craig and Abby Cleckner(well know Bad Roman Christian-Anarchist) sit down with Nick and Josh(self-proclaimed atheist, who come with a mix of libertarian and socialists political views) to discuss faith, the state, and the mixed messages they see from Christians when these two worlds collide. In a true demonstration of how to have a civil conversation, we invite you to join us, from whatever political or faith background you may hail from, to keep asking questions and having hard conversations, especially with those you may assume you disagree with. Maybe God gave us atheists so we never stop asking questions in a pursuit to follow Christ.   For full show notes and to learn more about this week's guests please visit thebadroman.com/episodes   Blog submissions: thebadroman.com/contribute-to-the-blog   Connect with us on social: thebadroman.com/social-links   No King but Christ Network: nokingbutchristnetwork.com

What if everything you have been told about the War on Terror has been a lie?   In this episode Craig talks with veterans Eric Campbell and Nicolas Harrelson about their experiences as servicemen who toured in Iraq. They discuss how their experiences changed their view on war, and led them on a path to anarchism. Putting a face on the humanity in Iraq and learning that the people there are everyday men and women who are just trying to provide for their families and live in peace, brought about a change in perception for these men. Discovering that the military presence and intervention has caused more harm than good, and the people of Iraq preferred Saddam to the US military was a sobering realization. What is the truth, and why do we continue to occupy these countries? For full show notes and to learn more about this week's guests please visit thebadroman.com/episodes Blog submissions: thebadroman.com/contribute-to-the-blog Connect with us on social: thebadroman.com/social-links No King but Christ Network: nokingbutchristnetwork.com

On this episode, Craig and Abby Cleckner talk with Keith Giles and Becca from the Peace Catalyst Podcast. The Peace Catalyst International is an organization that is committed to fostering understanding, reconciliation, and peace between Christians and Muslims. Jesus was the Prince of Peace, and as Christians we should be constantly striving to live a life of peace and love towards others, especially those with differing beliefs or culture than ours. Because of the political narrative, driven by the media, American Christians have been misled and taught to hate and fear those who we don’t understand. The Peace Catalyst helps to foster conversation and relationship, which in turn, help to bring an understanding of the humanity and dignity of others we may currently see as different. For full show notes and to learn more about this week's guests please visit thebadroman.com/episodes Blog submissions: thebadroman.com/contribute-to-the-blog Connect with us on social: thebadroman.com/social-links   No King but Christ Network: nokingbutchristnetwork.com

Is Agorism an ideal that meshes with the teachings of Christ? Are agorism and anarchism similar or are they distinct ideals? In this episode, Craig talks with Joshua, founder of Our Foundations, a podcast focused on agorism and how it overlaps with Anarchism and true Christianity. Joshua explains how agorism looks in everyday life and how we might implement these principles within society. Joshua draws out the stark contrast in how the first Church, the Church of Jesus, functioned in comparison to how the Church, as a whole, functions today. What is a Freedom Cell and how might you utilize one in your everyday life? Not only does Joshua give us a lot to think about, here provides real-world examples of how he has overcome the challenges of living out Agorism...one of which is the Freedom Cell.    For full show notes and to learn more about this week's guests please visit thebadroman.com/episodes Blog submissions: thebadroman.com/contribute-to-the-blog Connect with us on social: thebadroman.com/social-links   No King but Christ Network: nokingbutchristnetwork.com

For many people around the globe today, religion is viewed as a dead tradition of the past with no current relevance. How is it possible to bring Jesus to those who have a distaste for organized religion and Christian values? Craig talks with Luke Greenwood of Steiger International about how Steiger approaches their target mission field. Steiger focuses on sharing the good news of Jesus in a manner that crosses secular cultural boundaries and preconceived prejudices. They have teams in major cities all around the globe, engaging and building relationships as they immerse themselves with the youth of the world.  They present the gospel in a relevant, yet bold, manner that works to break through the apathetic demeanor of the culture and bring the living God to life for them.    For full show notes and to learn more about this week's guests please visit thebadroman.com/episodes Blog submissions: thebadroman.com/contribute-to-the-blog Connect with The Bad Roman on Social: thebadroman.com/social-links   No King but Christ Network: nokingbutchristnetwork.com