Libertarianism

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Ep 447: You Have No Right to Your Culture, with Bryan Caplan

Culture

Economist and author Bryan Caplan returns to discuss his latest book, You Have No Right to Your Culture. Bryan explains why genuine “cultural preservation” would require totalitarian control over children ...

From Lutheran Republican to Reformed Libertarian

Libertarianism

Series Introduction Not everyone is born a libertarian, and even those who were must come to it on their own terms. We believe in the importance of hearing the stories ...

A Libertarian’s Least Favorite Bible Verse

Libertarianism

When you’re a libertarian Christian, you keep a number of Scriptures on your theological Rolodex. We love to talk about 1 Samuel 8, where Israel asks God for a king ...

Anti-ICE Protesters Should Learn from MLK Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement

Culture

Watching the anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis and other major cities, it is striking how enraged and utterly unrestrained the protesters appear. So many target ICE agents with shouted profanities, obscene ...

Ep 439: Lessons from a Lunatic Farmer: Free Markets and Creation Care, with Joel Salatin

Libertarianism

Doug Stuart welcomes the outspoken and innovative “lunatic farmer” Joel Salatin for a lively conversation on faith, food freedom, and regenerative agriculture. Joel Salatin shares his family’s dramatic journey from ...

Misesian Wisdom for Careful Political Dialogue

Libertarianism

The world’s financial capital will soon have a self-identified socialist mayor. Zohran Mamdani won New York City’s mayoral election campaigning in the vein of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). The ...

Ep 435: Can Libertarians be Normal? with Katherine Mangu-Ward

Libertarianism

Host Doug Stuart welcomes back Katherine Mangu-Ward, Editor-in-Chief at Reason and co-host of the Reason Roundtable, for a candid conversation about what it means to be “the normal person in ...

Ep 434: Is Embracing Diversity the Secret Ingredient to Creating a Libertarian Society? with Gary Chartier

Libertarianism

LCP host Cody Cook welcomes Dr. Gary Chartier to discuss his book, Christianity and the Nation-State. Chartier, Distinguished Professor of Law and Business Ethics and Associate Dean of the Zapara School ...

Ep 433: Can James Lindsay Save Israel and Western Civilization From The Trap of Catharsis?

Culture

In this episode, 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 ...

Can Libertarianism Be Reconciled With Your Christian Tradition?

Libertarianism

Our work at the Libertarian Christian Institute is based on our conviction that libertarianism is the most consistent expression of Christian political thought. This is, of course, a highly debatable ...

Abortion and Bastiat’s Seen and Unseen

Christian Ethics

As a devout Christian I believe all human beings are made in the “image of God” (Gen. 1:26-27). This truth claim shapes my understanding of abortion. Clement of Alexandria reasoned ...

Ep 427: How Good Intentions Can Trap the Poor, with James Whitford

Libertarianism

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 ...

Defending Free Speech: A Response to Crisis

Christian Ethics

The assassination of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University shocked the nation, casting a stark light on the fragility of free speech in what feels like ...

Religious Pluralism

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

Libertarianism

Nick Gillespie joins Doug Stuart to share how his journey from a Catholic kid in an immigrant family to a self-described postmodern libertarian shaped his deep appreciation for religious pluralism ...

My Top 10 Ron Paul Quotes (and a Happy Birthday to Ron!)

Libertarianism

August 20th, 2025 marks Dr. Ron Paul’s 90th birthday. Happy birthday Dr. Paul! I had the distinct privilege of attending Ron Paul’s 90th Birthday Bash in Lake Jackson, Texas on ...

Ep 215: The Federal Reserve with Bob Murphy

Economics

In this episode I talk with economist Dr. Bob Murphy about the Federal Reserve. Murphy argues that the Federal Reserve should be abolished. We explore the history of the Fed ...

Ep 419: Christian Anarchism at FreedomFest, with Cody Cook

History

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 ...

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

Libertarianism

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 ...

Is Libertarianism Consistent With Voting? A Personal View.

Libertarianism

Coercion is the opposite of a live-and-let-live attitude. And our current American governmental coercion enforces subjugation and imposes laws and taxation on unwilling, unconsenting individuals. To vote is to participate ...

Anarchy, COVID, and the Church: A Breakout Session that Offended (and Enlightened) Everyone

Appearances

At this year’s FreedomFest, the Libertarian Christian Institute had the pleasure of hosting one of the first breakout sessions of the event, where we highlighted LCI’s 10th anniversary and our ...

Man: Sub-Creator—A Basis of Liberty

Christian Ethics

“News Flash: Illegal immigrants DO NOT HAVE RIGHTS. They are . . . (Are you ready?) . . . ILLEGAL.” – A post of one of my Facebook “friends,” April, ...

Biblical Governance

Libertarianism

A faction within the “patriotic” Christian American nationalists aims to implement biblical law and has recently gained influence within the Republican Party. These individuals often exaggerate the role of the ...

Are Libertarians “Woke” (or is James Lindsay)?

Culture

Anti-woke provocateur James Lindsay has set his sights on libertarians. The Cynical Theories co-author had previously earned comments and retweets when he turned on some of his conservative supporters by accusing a ...

Ep 404: Libertarian Memes and Mayhem: Chris Freiman’s Guide to Economics on X

Economics

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 ...

Discovering Libertarianism: The Humble Philosophy for One Christ-follower

Libertarianism

Series Introduction Not everyone is born a libertarian, and even those who were must come to it on their own terms. We believe in the importance of hearing the stories ...

Does the Bible Teach Blind Obedience to the State?

Christian Ethics

The simple answer to the question is No, of course not. And few would argue the point at all. Perhaps then the better question is To what extent does the ...

The True Signal Controversy

Libertarianism

The news has been abuzz with the “Signal Gate” scandal, with various sources reporting the story and offering a range of reasons to be outraged. Depending on the news source, ...

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

Libertarianism

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 ...

Reclaiming Liberty: A Better Understanding of God-Given Rights

Christian Worldview

“There is no authority except from God.” That’s what Romans 13:1 says—but understanding how God’s authority works is just as important as acknowledging it. The recent blog post “God-Given” by ...

Episode 399: Worship, Technology, & Healing the Church after COVID

Christian Worldview

Summary – Worship, Technology, & Healing the Church after COVID Doug Stuart dives into a thought-provoking conversation with pastor, chaplain, and missionary Benj Giffone. As they discuss Benj’s new book, ...

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