Ep. 100: Christian Anarchy Is Going Mainstream – And That’s a Good Thing

June 11, 2025
Biblical Anarchy Podcast

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 returning guest and LCI colleague Cody Cook, they unpack what’s changed in the movement, what they’ve learned over 100 episodes, and why Christian anarchy is finally having its moment. From the problem of evil to the future of liberty in the church, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Main Points of Discussion

Timestamp	Topic Summary
00:00	Opening Reflections – Jacob introduces the 100th episode milestone and reflects on how far the podcast has come.
03:20	Meet Cody Cook (Again) – Banter with frequent guest Cody; jokes about his recurring presence and shared vision.
06:45	The Daniel 3 Era & Finding the Right Tone – Discussing early podcast mistakes, tone, and balancing passion with gentleness.
11:30	Sanitized Jesus vs. Righteous Anger – Why the church overlooks injustice, and how Jesus wasn’t always “nice.”
18:00	Glenn Greenwald Controversy & Moral Priorities – Why Christians get upset about tone but ignore war crimes and empire.
24:40	Swearing, Sensitivity, and Moral Outrage – Debating Campolo’s famous quote and reframing what really offends us.
29:15	Christian Anarchism at LCI – How “anarchy” went from fringe to accepted at LCI, and why Jacob kept it in the title.
36:00	Critiquing Christian Pacifism & Controversial Episodes – Reflections on backlash to topics like Israel and pacifism.
44:50	Orthodoxy and the Temptation to Drift – Jacob and Cody share concerns about theological drift among Christian anarchists.
52:20	Justice, Hell, and Hope – Wrestling with divine justice, libertarian ethics, and God’s empathy in suffering.
01:01:00	Where We’re Headed Next – Future episode themes, biblical theology, spiritual powers, and Kingdom framework.
01:08:00	Final Reflections and Gratitude – Cody and Jacob affirm their friendship, growth, and the vision going forward.

Additional Resources

Biblical Anarchy Ep. 89 – “What Is Biblical Anarchy? Christian Politics and The Justified Use of Force”A refined re-examination of foundational themes: authority, Romans 13, Old Testament kingship, and decentralized biblical governance.Link: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-89-what-is-biblical-anarchy-christian-politics-and-the-justified-use-of-force/
Biblical Anarchy Ep. 91 – “Is Anarchy Chaos? Answering Objections to Biblical Anarchy (Part 1)”
Rapid-fire responses to AI-generated objections—covering Romans 13, just war, defense, and the nature of biblical order.
Link: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-91-is-anarchy-chaos-answering-objections-to-biblical-anarchy-part-1/
Libertarian Christians Podcast Episode 393 – “Biblical Anarchy Now: REDUX, with Jacob Winograd”
Cody and Jacob revisit what biblical anarchy is, exploring Judges-era governance, Romans 12–13, and its relevance today.
Link: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/episode-393-biblical-anarchy-now-redux-with-jacob-winograd/
Libertarian Christians Podcast Episode 402 – “The History of Christian Anarchism, with Alexandre Christoyannopoulos”
A deep dive into Christian anarchist traditions, pacifism, and theological dimensions with a leading academic in the field.
Link: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/episode-402-the-history-of-christian-anarchism-with-alexandre-christoyannopoulos/

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