Best Libertarian Christian Institute Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 424: Why Christians Should Care About Bitcoin, with Jordan Bush 1:30:40

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Doug Stuart sits down with Jordan Bush—missionary, author, and Bitcoin advocate—for a deep dive into the intersections of sound money, faith, and global impact. Jordan shares his firsthand experiences as a missionary witnessing the economic collapse in Venezuela, which opened his eyes to the human cost of currency debasement and the urgent need for…

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Ep 423: We Don't Need No Stinkin' Intellectual Property, with Stephan Kinsella 1:03:25

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Stephan Kinsella was our guest to talk about "intellectual property," the concept that an individual's ideas belong to them and should be protected from free use by others through law. Stephan is a patent attorney and libertarian writer in Houston whose book Against Intellectual Property is the seminal work on this subject. We discussed why intelle…

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Ep. 106: Has America Ever Fought a Just War? R.T. Hadley - How Christians Fight Tyranny 53:05

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In this episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, host Jacob Winograd sits down with RT Hadley, a 20-year Air Force veteran turned Christian writer, to wrestle with the difficult question: Has the United States ever fought a truly just war? Drawing from Hadley’s military service in Iraq, his spiritual reflections, and his studies on just war theory,…

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Ep 422: Is MAHA Libertarian? with Elizabeth Nolan Brown 50:01

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Doug Stuart welcomes Elizabeth Nolan Brown—senior editor at Reason, author of the bi-weekly Sex and Tech newsletter, co-founder of Feminists for Liberty, and adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati. Together, they dive deep into the "MAHA" (Make America Healthy Again) movement, exploring its roots, cultural evolution, and increasing inter…

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Ep 421: The Case for Dads, with Adam B. Coleman 1:00:41

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Join us on the Libertarian Christian Podcast for a compelling conversation with Adam B. Coleman, author of The Children We Left Behind and founder of Wrong Speak Publishing. In this episode, Adam dives deep into the societal impacts of family separation, exploring how fatherlessness, homelessness, and childhood trauma turn into issues like drug add…

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Ep. 105: How Anarchy Works: 4 Reasons Private Law is Better Than the State 1:15:27

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In this episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, Jacob Winograd sits down with returning guest Kerry Baldwin to take on a question many Christians wrestle with: if people are sinful, doesn’t that mean we need the state? Drawing on Baldwin’s long-standing work on the plausibility of stateless civil governance, the two tackle this objection head-on a…

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Ep 420: Nick Gillespie on Culture, Choice, and the Pluralist Case for Liberty 1:23:25

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Nick Gillespie joins Doug Stuart to trace his path from Catholic kid in an immigrant family to a postmodern libertarian—and why that journey made him bullish on freedom of movement and a more “mongrel” America. We talk through the Ellis Island frame for sane, humane immigration, why “build a wall around the welfare state” is the sharper rejoinder, …

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Ep 419: Christian Anarchism at FreedomFest, with Cody Cook 21:13

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In this Freedom Fest 2025 presentation, The Anarchist Anabaptist author Cody Cook explores the historical and philosophical alignment between Christian principles and libertarian anarchism. Rooted in the early church's and 16th-century Anabaptism's rejection of state violence and coerced faith, the talk highlights shared values like voluntaryism, n…

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Ep. 104: Why Liberty is a Spiritual Responsibility, Not Just a Political Preference 49:09

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Jacob Winograd explores why libertarianism—when grounded in Scripture—is more than a political theory; it’s a means of living out Christian faith with integrity. He connects biblical principles of stewardship, justice, and mercy to the way we think about law, economics, and the use of power, showing how liberty reflects the ethics of Christ in ever…

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Theology First or History First? Making Sense of Scripture in Modern Times with Alex Bernardo 1:29:43

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In this episode of the LCI Green Room, host Jacob Winograd converses with Alex Bernardo of the Protestant Libertarian Podcast on the nuanced approaches to reading and interpreting the Bible. They examine the balance between historical-critical methods and systematic theology, discussing how Christians can navigate scripture across various tradition…

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Ep 418: Is Zionism Biblical? with Chris Todd and Jacob Winograd 1:08:27

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Cody Cook sits down with Jacob Winograd, host of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, and Chris Todd, a missionary in the Middle East, to discuss the Israel-Palestine conflict through a Christian lens. Todd shares his work providing trauma therapy to war-affected individuals in Lebanon, highlighting the human toll of conflict. The trio critiques the evang…

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How to Reclaim Culture Without the Ring of Power: Reforming Christianity and Natural Law with Greg Baus 1:11:43

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In this episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, Jacob Winograd delves into the complex interplay between Christian cultural engagement and political theory within a reformed theological framework. Joined by Gregory Baus from the Reformed Libertarians podcast, they tackle the intricate doctrines of common and special grace, eschatology, and the two…

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Ep. 35: The Power of Prayer and Business: Ryan Skoog and Marketplace Mission 49:54

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Faith Ventures welcomes Ryan Skoog—serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and passionate advocate for melding business with kingdom impact. Faith Ventures is also proud to introduce our new co-host of the podcast Matthew Bellis, whom many listeners will recognize from our previous Good News Bad News show at LCI. Ryan shares his unique journey fro…

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Why Church Is Actually Essential: Healing and Growth After COVID Lockdowns 1:02:03

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In this episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, host Jacob Winograd rebroadcasts a powerful conversation originally aired on the Libertarian Christian Institute’s Greenroom. His guest is Dr. Benj Giffone, author of House Divided: The Church, COVID, and the Digital Age. Together they examine how churches responded to government lockdowns during the…

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Ep 417: COVID Revisited at FreedomFest, with Benjamin Giffone 20:00

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Benjamin Giffone, author of the LCI-published book A House Divided: Technology, Worship, and Healing the Church After COVID, gave this presentation at FreedomFest 2025. Benj takes on one of the most controversial topics of our time—COVID-19 and the role of the Church in a world increasingly dominated by state control. He dives into how the pandemic…

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Ep 416: The Future of the Libertarian Party, with Paul Darr 49:06

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Host Cody Cook sits down with Paul Darr, Vice Chair of the Libertarian National Committee, to explore the current state and future direction of the Libertarian Party. Darr shares his journey from foster care to military service, shaping his libertarian views through personal experiences with state overreach and incompetence. He discusses efforts to…

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Ep. 103: Without the State, It'll Be Anarchy!! And That's a Good Thing, Actually 1:01:17

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In this episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, Jacob Winograd replays his appearance on the Libertarian Christian Podcast. In this engaging discussion, Jacob and host Cody Cook delve into the concept of Biblical Anarchy, examining its roots, definitions, and implications for modern Christian thought and governance. The conversation traverses a wi…

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Ep 415: Can Libertarians Make Immigration Great Again? with Alex Nowrasteh 54:43

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Is immigration chaos at the border a failure of libertarian ideals—or government itself? Host Doug Stuart is joined by Alex Nowrasteh, Vice President for Economic and Social Policy Studies at the Cato Institute, to tackle the heated issues around immigration policy and American history. Fresh off his Soho Forum debate with Dave Smith, Alex reflects…

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Ep. 102: Is America The Bad Guy? Exploring the Myth of American Exceptionalism 1:01:29

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In this episode, Jacob Winograd digs into one of the most uncomfortable questions Christians and libertarians can ask: What if America isn’t the hero of the story? Tracing U.S. foreign policy from the Spanish-American War through 9/11 and into the present day, Jacob explores how the language of liberty, democracy, and even Christianity has been wea…

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Ep 414: From 1999 to Here: How the Triumph of Low Culture Created Our Political Moment, with Ross Benes 57:21

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On this episode of the Libertarian Christian Podcast, host Cody Cook sits down with author and journalist Ross Benes to discuss his latest book, 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times. The conversation dives deep into how the most sensational and “trashy” pop culture of the late 90s—think Jerry Springer, pro …

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You Are The Power and Christ is King with Spike Cohen 1:41:37

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Is the real power within us—or above us? Can we fight for liberty while also surrendering to the true King? In this raw, deeply personal conversation, Spike Cohen returns to the LCI Greenroom to explore the question behind the movement he helped create: Are we the power… or is Christ the King? Since publicly sharing his return to the Christian fait…

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Ep. 101: What is Degeneracy? How the Christian Right Dehumanizes Their Neighbors 56:37

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In this episode of Biblical Anarchy, Jacob Winograd unpacks a provocative question: why do many Christians fixate on sexual immorality—like drag shows and pornography—while giving a pass to the far greater evils of state-sanctioned violence, unjust wars, and economic destruction? Reflecting on a recent controversy involving journalist Glenn Greenwa…

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Ep 413: Mere Economics, with Caleb S. Fuller 1:12:27

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In this episode of the Libertarian Christian Podcast, host Cody Cook welcomes Dr. Caleb S. Fuller, Associate Professor of Economics at Grove City College and co-author of Mere Economics. Together, they explore the foundational concepts of economics through a Christian lens, drawing on the new book Fuller co-authored with Art Carden. Dr. Fuller expl…

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Is the Libertarian Party America's Last Hope? with LNC Chair Steven Nekhaila 54:49

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In this episode of the LCI Greenroom, host Jacob Winnegrad engages in a deep discussion with Steven Michaela, the recently appointed chair of the Libertarian National Committee. They delve into the frustrations of the America First Coalition and MAGA supporters as they observe unexpected military engagements under the Trump administration, despite …

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Radical Ideology or American Empire? Can Islam Peacefully Coexist with the West? 1:58:51

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In this episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, host Jacob Winograd welcomes a special guest, Casser, for a bonus episode that delves deep into the Israel-Palestine conflict from a libertarian perspective. They discuss the historical context of Zionism, the influence of various libertarian thinkers, and the implications of applying libertarian pri…

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Ep 412: Beyond Open vs. Closed Borders 1:15:15

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In this episode, host Doug Stuart is joined by Jim Babka and Jacob Winograd for a lively conversation that moves beyond the oversimplified "open versus closed borders" debate. Together, they reflect on the recent Soho Forum clash between Dave Smith and Alex Nowrasteh, dissect how libertarians can approach immigration theory and policy, and discuss …

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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…