Best Libertarian Christian Institute Podcasts (2025)

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Two Libertarians Go to the Movies 1:03:19

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Hosts Doug Stuart and Cody Cook have a lively exploration of movies and their deeper significance beyond mere entertainment. The conversation kicks off with playful banter about the differences—or pretensions—between the terms "film," "movie," and "cinema," before diving into their personal journeys into movie appreciation, including the influence …

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Money for Dummies, with Mike Maharrey 1:06:50

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Are you confused about libertarian talking points like cryptocurrency, gold standards, central banks, and fractional reserves? Mike Maharrey, a seasoned expert from Money Metals Exchange and the Tenth Amendment Center, joins us for our "Money for Dummies" episode. Mike helps Cody Cook (the perennial stand-in for monetary dummies) demystify complex …

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Does Following Jesus Make You An Anarchist? Faith, Liberty, and Punk Music with Ben Weir 50:19

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Jacob Winograd talks with Ben Weir, founder of Punks for Liberty, about what it really means to live free under Christ’s rule instead of man’s. The two dig into the tension between faith and rebellion—what anarchy looks like when it’s not chaos, but love lived out without coercion. Ben shares his story of going from infantry soldier to touring punk…

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Can James Lindsay Save Israel and Western Civilization From The Trap of Catharsis? 1:57:34

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In this episode of the LCI Greenroom, Doug Stuart and Jacob Winograd sit down with James Lindsay to explore whether the West — and Israel by extension — can escape what Lindsay calls the “trap of catharsis.” Drawing from his recent essay Civilization vs. Catharsis, James explains how our culture has replaced reason and moral responsibility with emo…

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Can James Lindsay Save Israel and Western Civilization From The Trap of Catharsis? 1:57:34

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In this episode of the LCI Greenroom, Doug Stuart and Jacob Winograd sit down with James Lindsay to explore whether the West — and Israel by extension — can escape what Lindsay calls the “trap of catharsis.” Drawing from his recent essay Civilization vs. Catharsis, James explains how our culture has replaced reason and moral responsibility with emo…

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How to Be a Libertarian Creative, with Finlay Beach 57:10

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This episode of the Libertarian Christian Podcast welcomes Finlay Beach. Beach is the author of the Managed Paranoia series, a near-future Sci-Fi thriller series that weaves libertarian ideals and Christian values into a gripping narrative of a dystopian world shaped by an overreaching post-pandemic government. Beach shares how he balances his day …

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Politics, Economics, and New Testament Interpretation, with Alex Bernardo 52:15

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Doug Stuart welcomes Alex Bernardo—host of The Protestant Libertarian Podcast—to unpack his book-in-progress on politics, economics, and New Testament interpretation. Alex argues that modern readers (and many New Testament scholars) import post-Enlightenment categories—“politics,” capitalism, socialism—into the first century and then draw conclusio…

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Ep. 109: Why Libertarianism Fails? The Famous 19 Question Challenge by Jon Stewart, Answered 36:36

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In this episode, Jacob Winograd takes on Jon Stewart’s infamous “19 Questions for Libertarians” from his 2011 exchange with Judge Napolitano. Stewart’s list of “gotcha” questions—about roads, firemen, safety nets, and “heartless” libertarians—once made waves online. But more than a decade later, Jacob unpacks why those same arguments still miss the…

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The Decentralized, Non-Violent Faith of the Anabaptists, with John Roth 1:19:30

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Cody Cook welcomes to the show John Roth, a scholar of the Radical Reformation and former editor of the Mennonite Quarterly Review. John and Cody explore the enduring relevance of Anabaptism at its 500th anniversary, focusing on its emphases on community, nonviolence, decentralization, and stewardship. Roth also discusses the Anabaptist Community B…

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No Kings? Actually, No King But Christ! Exciting New Album with Ancap Tim 1:07:27

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What does it really mean when Christians declare, “Christ is King”—and how does that truth confront the kingdoms of this world? In this episode, Jacob Winograd welcomes Christian anarchist songwriter Ancap Tim, whose new album The State Is a Mafia challenges believers to rethink their allegiance, patriotism, and the nature of true authority. Tim sh…

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How Good Intentions Can Trap the Poor, with James Whitford 51:32

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Doug Stuart welcomes back James Whitford, founder of Watered Gardens and the True Charity Initiative, for an in-depth discussion on his new book, The Crisis of Dependency: How Our Efforts to Solve Poverty Are Trapping People in It, and What We Can Do to Foster Freedom Instead. James shares the journey from launching a small local ministry in Joplin…

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How Do We Know What’s True in the Age of Digital Media Warfare? 2:03:31

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How do we know what’s true in the age of digital media warfare? Tonight on the LCI Greenroom, we’re diving deep into the world of propaganda, psyops, and narrative control — and how easily our confirmation bias can be manipulated. I’ll be joined by two guests for this important conversation: returning guest Mark Puls of the Knocked Conscious Podcas…

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Am I a Leftist?? Exploring the Underbelly of Right Wing Nationalism 1:58:49

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Tonight, I’m joined by my friend Jeremiah Harding to respond to a recent smear from a self-proclaimed “libertarian nationalist” who openly flirts with Nazi symbolism and rhetoric. This individual accused me and Dave Smith of being “leftists” and “anti-West” — and we’re going to break down exactly why that claim is ridiculous. We’ll examine the argu…

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Ep. 108: 7 Ways The Federal Reserve Fosters Sin and Destroys the Family 1:17:07

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Inflation isn’t just an economic issue—it’s a spiritual one. In this episode, Jacob Winograd and economist Dr. Jeffrey Degner expose how the Federal Reserve’s inflationary system quietly undermines biblical principles, fosters sin, and tears at the fabric of family life. From dishonest scales to debt slavery, they uncover the moral and social fallo…

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Is Free Speech in Trouble? with Connor Murnane of FIRE 1:02:55

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Dive into the fiery world of free speech in this episode featuring Connor Murnane, Campus Advocacy Chief of Staff at FIRE (the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression). Once focused solely on college campuses, FIRE expanded its mission in 2022 to champion free speech nationwide, tackling issues from K-12 book bans to citizen journalists’ ri…

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Israel and the Church: One People or Two? Covenant Theology And Dispensationalism 1:11:40

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In this bonus episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, Jacob republishes his appearance on The Libertarian Christian Podcast with host Cody Cook and fellow guest Chris Todd, a missionary and trauma therapist based in the Middle East. The conversation begins with Chris sharing firsthand accounts of working with war-torn communities in Lebanon and Sy…

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Is Libertarianism Left-Wing or Right-Wing?: A Debate on Liberty’s True Nature 2:05:11

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In this special Libertarian Christian Institute livestream, Jacob Winograd moderates a spirited discussion between Cody Cook (cohost of the Libertarian Christian Podcast) and Alex Bernardo (host of the Protestant Libertarian Podcast). The question: Is libertarianism fundamentally left-wing or right-wing? Cody makes the case that libertarianism’s ph…

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A Life Unashamed of the Gospel: Nikki Phillippi on Cancel Culture and Liberty 2:01:44

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In this episode of The Greenroom, Jacob Winograd is joined by Nikki Phillippi, a longtime YouTuber, musician, and outspoken Christian whose career has been marked by both influence and controversy. Nikki shares her story of navigating the highs and lows of public life — from early success in music and lifestyle content, to the painful seasons of ba…

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How to Disagree Without Losing Your Humanity, with Wilk Wilkinson 49:54

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Wilk Wilkinson, host of Derate the Hate and Director of Media Systems and Operations at Braver Angels, joins host Cody Cook to talk about our polarized political climate and how to rise above it. Braver Angels is a cross-partisan grassroots movement that strives to bridge toxic partisan divides through civil dialogue and civic renewal. Wilkinson sh…

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Ep. 107: Where Does Christian Anarchy Land On The Political Compass Test? 50:32

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In this episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, host Jacob Winograd takes the well-known Political Compass quiz and works through each question in real time. Instead of just clicking answers, he explains how a Christian libertarian frames the issues—separating what is sinful from what is criminal, exposing false choices, and keeping the focus on j…

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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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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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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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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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Why Religious Pluralism and Immigration Are Vitally Important For Liberty – Nick Gillespie 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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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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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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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. 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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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…