Best Libertarian Christian Institute Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 411: Prehistoric Anarchist Societies? with Dr. Charles Stanish 59:30

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Dr. Charles Stanish was our guest to talk about his archaeological work and what it tells us about the evolution of human cooperation and complex societies–and particularly the surprising existence of complex stateless societies and what we might learn from them. Dr. Stanish is an archaeologist who has worked extensively in Peru, Bolivia, and Chile…

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Can We Stop World War 3 By...Grilling? The Danger of Putting Faith in Politics 1:21:42

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In this bonus episode of Biblical Anarchy, host Jacob Winograd re-releases a recent livestream from the LCI Greenroom featuring Chris Spangle, founder of the We Are Libertarians podcast network. As tensions rise with Iran and the world inches closer to another war, the conversation explores a provocative question: What if the most rational response…

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Ep 410: Trespassing or Invited? Soho Forum Debate Analysis 1:35:44

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Join us for a breakdown and reaction to the recent Soho Forum debate on immigration, hosted by Reason Magazine, where Dave Smith faced off against Alex Nowrasteh to answer a hot question: Should libertarians support open borders? Doug Stuart and Jacob Winograd were there in person and here unpack the arguments, the ideological tension between liber…

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Ep. 100: Christian Anarchy Is Going Mainstream – And That's a Good Thing 1:08:27

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Christian anarchism used to be a fringe idea—even within libertarian and Christian circles. But something has changed. In this special 100th episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, host Jacob Winograd reflects on the journey from the early Daniel 3 Podcast days to now, and how the word "anarchy" went from being controversial to central. Joined by …

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"We Were Early, Not Wrong" - Trump, Elon & the Coming Debt Bomb 1:12:13

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Jacob Winograd sits down live in the LCI Greenroom with Dr. Norman Horn to unpack the recent social-media showdown between Elon Musk and former President Trump—and what it reveals about the looming national debt crisis. They trace Elon’s frustrations over the “big beautiful bill,” discuss Trump’s role in keeping the Epstein client list under wraps,…

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Ep 409: Make Racism Great Again... Again? with Jacob Winograd & Cody Cook 1:04:39

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This is a cleaned-up version of what we thought was a really useful unedited conversation on the Biblical Anarchy Podcast. In it, Jacob Winograd sat down with Cody Cook to wrestle with some uncomfortable questions facing the liberty movement today. We talked about the rise of identity politics—not just on the left, but increasingly on the right—and…

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Ep. 34: Living a Life of Significance, with Mark Whitacre 36:17

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Faith Ventures welcomes Mark Whitaker, Vice President of Culture and Care at Coca-Cola Consolidated, to share a fascinating journey of Christian faith in the workplace. Mark tells us how the company changed dramatically under the leadership of Chairman and CEO Frank Harrison, who implemented a mission statement to honor God in all they do. Listener…

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Ep. 99: Is James Lindsay Twisting Just War Theory to Defend Israel? 34:24

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In this episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, Jacob Winograd takes aim at James Lindsay’s recent comments on Israel’s war in Gaza and challenges him for doing the very thing he criticizes in others: abandoning principle for political tribe. While Lindsay often warns about the “woke right” using moral language to mask power grabs, Jacob argues th…

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Ep 408: Rethinking the War on Drugs, with Jane Clair Tyner 59:47

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Dive into a thought-provoking episode of the Libertarian Christian Podcast with host Cody Cook and guest Jane Clair Tyner, Communications Manager at End It For Good. This compelling conversation challenges conventional views on drug addiction and explores health-centered approaches over punitive measures. Jane shares insights from End It For Good’s…

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Ep. 98: Why the Relationship Between Israel and Christians Matters 51:20

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In this deeply personal and theologically grounded solo episode, Jacob Winograd explores the question: Why do Christian libertarians—and Christians more broadly—need to talk about Israel? With a fusion of political analysis, historical context, and biblical exegesis, Jacob challenges the theological assumptions that undergird modern Christian Zioni…

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Ep 407: The Pocket Anabaptist, with Cody Cook 47:20

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Doug Stuart and Cody Cook talk about Cody's new book, The Pocket Anabaptist, an introductory work about the theology, history, and unique characteristics of the Anabaptist tradition. Cody shares what inspired him to write The Pocket Anabaptist, a concise and approachable systematic theology exploring the radical Reformation’s legacy. Doug and Cody …

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Ep. 97: Why This Powerful Debate With Andrew Wilson Exposed Christian Nationalism 40:36

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One year after stepping into the Crucible debate stage with Andrew Wilson, Jacob Winograd returns to reflect — not to rehash, but to reckon. In this episode, Jacob candidly unpacks what he got right, where he fumbled, and how his thinking has evolved since going toe-to-toe with one of Christian Nationalism’s most articulate defenders. From the limi…

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Ep 406: Seeing Through Political Narratives, with George Yancey 51:40

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In a lively episode of the Libertarian Christian Podcast, host Cody Cook sits down with George Yancey, a sociology professor at Baylor University known for his sharp insights on racial division and anti-Christian bias. Yancey, who’s not a libertarian but shares their skepticism of the two-party system, dives into the messy world of partisan politic…

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Make Racism Great Again? The Rise of Identity Politics on the Right with Cody Cook 1:12:13

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In this bonus episode, I sit down with Cody Cook to wrestle with some uncomfortable questions facing the liberty movement today. We talk about the rise of identity politics—not just on the left, but increasingly on the right—and whether libertarianism can offer a true alternative or if it's being co-opted by tribal instincts and reactionary impulse…

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Dave Decamp on Iran, Yemen, Ukraine, and Gaza: What Are We Even Doing? 1:12:13

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This is a bonus episode, originally produced as a Livestream from the LCI Greenroom. Here is the original Livestream description: Tonight in the LCI Green Room, Jacob Winograd sits down once again with Dave DeCamp, news editor at Antiwar.com, for a wide-ranging and timely conversation on America’s entanglements abroad. From escalating tensions with…

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Ep 405: What if Jesus Were President? 1:08:05

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This episode is a special remastered replay of Doug Stuart’s appearance on Gracearchy with Jim Babka. Join Doug Stuart, Jim Babka, and Bill Protzmann for a dynamic discussion on Christian libertarianism and the role faith plays in political thought. Doug unpacks what it means for him to head up content at LCI, how the Institute seeks to make the Ch…

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Ep 404: Libertarian Memes and Mayhem: Chris Freiman's Guide to Economics on X 1:02:18

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In this episode, Doug Stuart chats with Chris Freiman, who’s back on the podcast to discuss his new book, Libertarianism, the Basics. Chris is an economics professor at West Virginia University, and dives into the nitty-gritty of what libertarianism really is and brings us up to speed on some modern issues that libertarians care about. The two cove…

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Ep. 96: What Would You Do? Daryl Cooper, Israel, and Rethinking World War 2 56:47

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In this episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, host Jacob Winograd dives deep into the controversial conversations sparked by historian Daryl Cooper, particularly around World War II, Churchill, and the Israel-Gaza conflict. Jacob opens with a gripping monologue inspired by Cooper’s Martyr Made series that humanizes the Palestinian perspective an…

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Libertarians and MAGA Part 2 - Coalitions or Compromise? With Austin Padgett 1:35:47

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In this episode of the LCI Greenroom, Jacob Winograd hosts Austin Padgett for a deep dive into the ongoing coalition efforts between libertarians and the MAGA/MAHA movements. They explore the tension between staying principled and pursuing political pragmatism, particularly in the context of supporting Donald Trump as a strategic move. The discussi…

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From Outsider to Overlord? Trump's Evolving Threat to Liberty 1:39:27

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In this episode, Jacob is joined by Jeremiah Harding for an unfiltered conversation about Donald Trump's alarming shift toward authoritarianism. They discuss how Trump's record on war, foreign policy, surveillance, and civil liberties has deeply betrayed the liberty movement. Both reflect on the false promises of Trump’s outsider image, the reality…

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How Do We Empower Future Generations? Martha Bueno on Liberty Oriented Parenting and Activism 1:06:57

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In this live conversation, Jacob is joined by Martha Bueno — a Cuban-American libertarian activist, communicator, and former Vice Chair of the Libertarian Party of Miami-Dade — for a deep and wide-ranging discussion on how we can actually advance liberty in our culture, our politics, and our homes. We’ll reflect on the incredible moment earlier thi…

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Ep 403: Cultivating Wisdom: Andrew Kern on Classical Christian Education 43:33

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In this episode of the Libertarian Christian Podcast, guest host Kerry Baldwin interviews Andrew Kern, founder of the Circe Institute, to explore classical education from a Christian perspective. They discuss how classical education cultivates wisdom and virtue, contrasting it with conventional education’s focus on job training and economic utility…

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Ep. 95: Dave Smith vs. Douglas Murray: The Important Lesson on History, Power, and Truth 58:13

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In this episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, Jacob responds to the recent debate between Dave Smith and Douglas Murray on the Joe Rogan Experience, using it as a springboard to explore the deeper issues at play: narrative control, revisionist history, blowback, and the Christian response to war. Jacob unpacks why labeling alternative historical…

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Ep 402: The History of Christian Anarchism, with Alexandre Christoyannopoulos 1:12:42

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Host Cody Cook welcomes Alexandre Christoyannopoulos to talk about Christian anarchism, Christian pacifism, and whether these ideas are practical and achievable. Alex is a lecturer in Politics and International Relations at Loughborough University and the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Pacifism and Nonviolence. He's also the author of the excell…

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Ep. 94: The True Meaning of Romans 13: Why We Must Stop Saying "We Are the Government" 21:28

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In this compelling episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, host Jacob Winograd delves into Murray Rothbard's critical examination of the pervasive myth that "we are the government." By reading and reflecting on a poignant excerpt from Rothbard's Anatomy of the State, Jacob challenges the notion that democratic participation equates to moral compli…

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Ep 401: How Jesus Waged Peace Through Holy Week, with Jason Porterfield 1:00:41

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Host Cody Cook welcomes theologian and author Jason Porterfield for an in-depth discussion on his book, Fight Like Jesus: How Jesus Waged Peace Throughout Holy Week. Porterfield draws from his academic background and personal experiences to offer a fresh perspective on the events of Holy Week, challenging conventional interpretations and exploring …

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Ep 400: The (d)Evolution of Libertarianism, with Jim Babka 56:56

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In this landmark 400th episode of the Libertarian Christian Podcast, hosts Doug Stuart and Cody Cook welcome back Jim Babka for a reflective conversation on the state of the libertarian movement today. Babka, a significant figure in the libertarian movement, shares his journey to libertarianism dating back to 1996 and recounts his transformative ex…

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Ep. 93: How Do We Build Society Without the State? Private Law, Justice and Roads: Common Objections, Part 2 43:42

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In this episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, Jacob Winograd continues addressing common objections to Christian libertarianism and anarchism. Picking up from a previous installment, Jacob works through a rapid-fire list of objections related to economics, justice, civil governance, and societal concerns. Drawing from biblical principles, covena…

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Ep 399: Worship, Technology, & Healing the Church after COVID 59:49

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Doug Stuart dives into a thought-provoking conversation with pastor, chaplain, and missionary Benj Giffone. As they discuss Benj's new book, A House Divided: Technology, Worship and Healing the Church After COVID, listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the impacts of COVID-19 on church communities and the essential role of worship, liturgy, …

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Ep. 92: Two Kingdoms or One King? Reformed vs. Anabaptist Visions of Christian Libertarianism 1:16:22

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In this episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, host Jacob Winograd welcomes fellow LCI podcaster and author Cody Cook to discuss Cody's new book The Anarchist Anabaptist. The conversation dives deep into the theological and philosophical underpinnings of Christian anarchism, exploring how the Anabaptist tradition—known for its radical pacifism an…

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Ep 398: The Demonic Origins of Nationalism, with David Ritchie 1:08:17

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Host Cody Cook welcomes David Ritchie, author of Why Do the Nations Rage?: The Demonic Origin of Nationalism. Ritchie notes how sin can manifest in corporate and systemic structures, employing Paul's writings and John's triad of the flesh, world, and Satan to highlight these spiritual and societal dimensions. The conversation addresses the contempo…

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Ep. 91: Is Anarchy Chaos? Answering Objections to Biblical Anarchy, Part 1 46:30

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In this episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, host Jacob Winograd takes on a unique challenge—answering AI-generated objections to biblical anarchy and Christian libertarianism in rapid-fire succession. Covering topics such as Romans 13, Old Testament kings, just war theory, and national defense, Jacob critically examines common objections to th…

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Ep 397: Exploring Biblical Stewardship and Justice, with Cal Beisner 49:39

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Doug Stuart welcomes back Dr. Cal Beisner, founder and national spokesman of the Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation. Dr. Beisner discusses his book Prosperity and Poverty: The Compassionate Use of Resources in a World of Scarcity, originally published in the late 1980s. The conversation delves into how the principles outlined in the …

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Is Christian Nationalism Dead? An Exploration of Biblical Justice with Eschatology Matters 1:06:06

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In this bonus episode, Jacob shares his recent appearance on Eschatology Matters, where he joined host Josh Howard to discuss the question: Is Christian Nationalism Dead? The conversation explores Christian nationalism’s trajectory, its theological underpinnings, and its implications for governance. Jacob presents a Christian libertarian critique o…

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Ep 396: The Economic Condition of Black America in the Twentieth Century, with Germinal G. Van 1:14:34

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Host Cody Cook engages economist and author of The Economic Condition of Black America in the 20th Century, Germinal Van, in an enlightening discussion on significant socio-economic and historical issues affecting Black Americans. The episode dives deep into topics like selection bias among highly educated Asian immigrants and the economic conditio…