The Biblical Anarchy Podcast was created by Jacob Winograd as a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute, with the purpose of making the case for a free society and decentralized governance based on Biblical principles of limited authority and imitating Christ’s example of the leader/servant. If we render unto God what is God’s, we cannot bow down to Caesar or render anything unto him except that which he deserves. The podcast consists of exploring different Bible passages, anarchist theory, Austrian Economics, and finding the connection and harmony between them.
How the West Provoked War in Ukraine: Scott Horton on U.S. Foreign Policy In this bonus episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, host Jacob Winograd welcomes back Scott Horton, director of the Libertarian Institute and editorial director of Antiwar.com, to discuss his new book Provoked: How Washington Started the New
Living Liberty: What Does Murray Rothbard Have to Say About Political Activism? In this episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, host Jacob Winograd explores the tension between isolationism and engagement within both Christianity and libertarianism. Drawing from his recently published article, “Living Liberty: Evaluating Libertarian Political Activism,” Jacob examines the
Ron Paul, Political Promises, and Libertarian Deviations: Recapping Moments In this episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, host Jacob Winograd shares a selection of clips from recent election livestreams and discussions with prominent libertarian voices, including Norman Horn, Jack Lloyd, Doug Stuart, Matthew Bellis, and Monarcho-Hoppean. The episode dives into
Who Should Christians Vote For in 2024? A Biblical Perspective In this episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, host Jacob Winograd explores the idolatrous tendencies that can arise around election seasons and the importance of placing Christ above political allegiances. As the 2024 U.S. election approaches, Jacob discusses different Christian
Christ is King: Navigating Loyalty in a Depraved Secular World In this episode of The Biblical Anarchy Podcast, host Jacob Winograd explores the concept of Christ as King and how Christians should view and engage with earthly governments. Delving into Romans 13, Jacob emphasizes a biblical understanding that respects authority
Rescue the Republic? Discussing Redemption and Purity Testing with Clint Russell In this episode of The Biblical Anarchy Podcast, host Jacob Winograd is joined by Clint Russell, host of Liberty Lockdown, to discuss pressing topics such as coalition-building in libertarian circles, global conflicts, and the influence of figures like Donald
What Does Matthew 5 Teach Us About the New Covenant and Progressive Revelation? In this episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, host Jacob Winograd delves into the complexities of eschatology, New Covenant theology, and progressive revelation. He discusses the continuity between the Old and New Testaments, exploring how church fathers
The Mosaic Covenant Meaning: How Jesus is Greater Than Moses and David In this episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, host Jacob Winograd delves into the foreshadowings of Christ within the Mosaic Covenant and how the monarchy of Israel points to a need for a greater kingdom than that of
How Jesus Fulfills Prophecy and Defeats Earthly Kings: Athanasius on Christ’s Spiritual Kingdom In this episode of The Biblical Anarchy Podcast, host Jacob Winograd reflects on a previous episode in which he unintentionally misattributed a quote to Athanasius. He uses this mistake as an opportunity to delve deeper into the
What Kind of Kingdom Did the Old Testament Prophets Foresee: Earthly or Spiritual? In this episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, host Jacob Winograd explores eschatology, Old Testament prophecy, and covenant theology. Jacob delves into how the Old Testament passages foreshadow the New Covenant and the messianic reign of Christ.
How Should We Interpret Biblical Prophecy? A Deep Dive into Zechariah 14 In this episode of the “Biblical Anarchy Podcast,” host Jacob Winograd dives deep into the theological discussions surrounding eschatology and covenant theology. He revisits themes from earlier episodes, particularly focusing on how different eschatological views—amillennialism, postmillennialism, and premillennialism—interpret
Talking to Stephen Wolfe: Does 1 Samuel 8 Undermine Christian Nationalism? Jacob engages in a thoughtful and deep conversation with Stephen Wolfe, well-known Christian nationalist political philosopher and author. The discussion focuses on the distinctions and intersections between Christian nationalism and Christian libertarianism, particularly in their views on government, political
Does Jesus Support Capitalism? Christianity and Objectivism Clash Episode Summary: In this episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, host Jacob Winograd engages in a deep and challenging conversation with Michael Leibowitz, an objectivist libertarian and atheist. The discussion explores the philosophical tensions between Christian libertarianism and objectivism, particularly focusing on
How Does Eschatology Especially Influence Christian Political Theory? In this episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, host Jacob delves into the complex landscape of the Christian right, particularly focusing on the dissident right, which includes Christian nationalism and populism. He explores various factions within the right, including neoconservatives, center-right moderates,
Does the State Need to Regulate Free Markets? A Conversation on Licensing with Bob Murphy In this episode of the Biblical Anarchy podcast, host Jacob Winograd sits down with economist and libertarian theorist Bob Murphy for an enlightening discussion on a wide range of topics. Bob, a senior fellow at
How Does Sexual Degeneracy Lead to Tyranny? LGBTQ Affirming Interpretations of the Bible, Part 2 In this episode, Jacob Winograd continues the discussion from the previous episode on LGBTQ perspectives within Christianity. Picking up from where he left off, Jacob explores the arguments presented by Hodey Johns for the Side
How Should Christian Libertarians Respond to LGBTQ Affirming Interpretations of the Bible? Part 1 In this episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, Jacob Winograd delves into the contentious topic of homosexuality, LGBTQ issues, and their intersection with Christian theology and libertarian philosophy. This discussion is prompted by recent events
Do Christian Ethics Conflict with Libertarian Legal Theory? In this episode, Jacob Winograd discusses libertarian legal theory with Kasimir, an experienced AnCap debater. They explore the relationship between moral and legal actions within a libertarian framework, emphasizing self-ownership and the non-aggression principle (NAP). Kasimir explains how biblical commandments against murder,
Does the Bible Support the Libertarian Concept of Self Ownership? With Kerry Baldwin Episode Overview In this episode, Jacob Winograd is joined by Kerry Baldwin to delve into the libertarian concept of self-ownership and its compatibility with biblical teachings. They explore the foundational principles of self-ownership, address common Christian objections,
Does the Bible Allow for Christians to use Defensive Force? Today’s question is one that’s been debated for centuries: Does the Bible allow Christians to use defensive force? In today’s episode, we dive deep into this question with some fascinating insights. We’ll talk about Jesus’s emphasis on nonviolence, turning the
Are There Weaknesses to Libertarian Legal Theory? Andrew Wilson Debate Reflections This week, I’ll be diving into my reflections on recent debates and discussions, particularly my contentious debate with Andrew Wilson on The Crucible. We’ll explore challenging topics like the role of government in moral issues, the intersection of Christian
Does the Bible Support the Concept of a National Morality? In this episode, Jacob delves into the intersection of Christian theology and government actions. Through exploring the writings of influential Christian figures, distinctions between ecclesiastical and secular authority, and discussions on just war theory, social contract theory, and the idea
Stephen Wolfe and the Debate on Christian Nationalism: An Analysis Today I reflect on my recent, thought-provoking discussion with Stephen Wolfe, author of “The Case for Christian Nationalism,” and my fellow LCI contributor, Alex Bernardo, host of the Protestant Libertarian podcast, where we discussed the complexities of Christian nationalism, libertarianism,
Sphere Sovereignty & Lesser Magistrates: Blending Biblical Authority and Social Autonomy In today’s complex society, how do we understand the role and limits of authority in different areas of life? This episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast dives into the concept of sphere sovereignty, as developed by theologian Abraham Kuyper,
The Libertarian Christian Response to the Hamas Terror Attack on Israel This episode explores how libertarian principles of property rights and voluntary interactions conflict with the nature of war and state actions. It particularly focuses on how war and government interventions can distort market economies and human relationships, leading
Is Christian Nationalism Compatible with Biblical Civil Government? How does a Christian discern the fine line between faith and nationalism in the political realm? In Episode 59 of The Biblical Anarchy Podcast, we explore the nuanced realm of Christian nationalism and its varying degrees. What is the proper role of
What Fuels Evil Regimes? A Closer Look at Collectivism versus Biblical Values In today’s fragmented world, how do we reconcile our understanding of history with the complex issues of our time? With ideologies, conflicts, and historical events so intricately woven into the fabric of our society, it can be challenging
How Candace Owens is Leading the Charge Against Identity Politics on the Right, feat. Kyle Matovcik In this episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, join host Jacob Winograd as he unpacks the thought-provoking controversy surrounding Candace Owens’ departure from The Daily Wire and the subsequent scrutiny of her stance on
Divine Authority vs. Civil Power: Examining 1 Samuel 24 As Christians, we frequently grapple with the nature of civil authority. It’s no secret that authorities aren’t absolute, and today we’ll explore the intricate dance between submission and resistance in the light of biblical teachings. We’ll take a challenging walk through
Dave Smith: Immigration & Applying Libertarianism to the Real World In this week’s episode, we are playing a clip from a recent livestream conversation with Dave Smith, comedian and host of Part of the Problem. We tackled tough questions on the state’s role in migration, the clash between open borders
Pornography Addiction: It is Christ Who Sets Us Free, Not the State In this episode, we explore the compelling narrative of finding freedom in Christ opposed to seeking to legislate morality through the state. I open up about my own struggles with sin and the quest for redemption that required
A Proper Christian Understanding of Modesty, Purity, Lust, and Sex, with Kerry Baldwin In this episode, we tackle some subjects on which Christians love to disagree! What does the Bible really teach us about modesty, purity, lust, sex, and how men and women should conduct themselves regarding each other? Kerry
How Should Christians Question Authority? Responding to Tucker Carlson’s Putin Interview w/Kyle Anzolone In this episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, Jacob introduces a new podcast feed called the LCI Green Room, Open and Unscripted, and explains how it will impact the content of the show. He describes it
How Does God Use the State To Advance His Kingdom? Re:Romans 13 In this episode of Biblical Anarchy, we confront the complexities of Romans 13 and the nature of governing authorities. We’ll also scrutinize the presuppositions associated with state power and the conduct of Christians under different types of governance.
The Israel of God is Jesus? How Jesus Absolutely Fulfills Biblical Prophecy, with Pastor Tommy McMurtry In this episode, we engage with Pastor Tommy McMurtry to uncover the influences behind his theological journey and discuss his venture into the YouTube space, which has significantly impacted the religious community. The focal
How Socratic Thinking Can Aid Christians in Faith and Politics, w/ Kerry Baldwin Summary: In this episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, host Jacob Winograd engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Kerry Baldwin, a fellow host at the Christians for Liberty Network and a prominent figure in the Libertarian Christian
Will All of Ethnic Israel Be Saved? Romans 11 Against Dispensationalism (Romans 9-11 pt. 2) In this episode we continue our exploration of Dispensationalism and Romans 9-11, focusing on Romans 11 and the line from Paul, “…in this way all Israel will be saved.” Does this mean what dispensationalists claim
Summary – Who is the True Israel? Correcting the Dispensationalist Reading of Romans 9-11 Dispensationalist theology pushes many incorrect and dangerous readings of Scripture, which has many far-reaching and perilous consequences. Today, we take on the dispensationalist reading of Romans 9-11. Overview of Dispensationalist Theology: Explanation of dual covenant
Summary – The Truth About the Oklahoma City Bombing, with Jose Galison Jose Galison joins me to discuss the issues with the “official narrative” surrounding the OKC bombing, Timothy McVeigh, Terence Yeeke, and other related figures and events. We get into how the media shaped public perception of this event
Summary – Restoring the Church’s Counter Culture Calling: A Year in Review of Biblical Anarchy In this episode, Jacob reflects on the journey of the podcast over the past year. He discusses the transition from his previous podcast, ‘The Daniel 3 Podcast’, to the current project under the Libertarian Christian
Summary – Is the Non-Aggression Principle True? Is it Useful? A Christian Perspective, with James Jenneman In this thought-provoking episode of “The Biblical Anarchy Podcast,” we delve into the depths of the Non-Aggression Principle (NAP) with our esteemed guest, James Jenneman, host of the Blackbird Podcast. Join us as we
Summary – What Should the Christian Take and Response be to the Bin Laden Letter? In this episode of Biblical Anarchy, we delve into the complex intersection of faith and global conflict. We explore Bin Laden’s declaration of war on America, examining the imperative for Christians to condemn violence—both from
Summary – Why Isn’t the State Biblically Justified? Resolving Romans 13 Objections, with Greg Baus In this episode of the Biblical Anarchy podcast, Jacob sits down to talk with Gregory Baus, one of the hosts of the Reformed Libertarians Podcast. The focus was on the confessionally Reformed “political resistance” or
Summary – What Does the Bible Teach About the New Covenant and the Jewish people? With the current events in Israel, a lot of evangelicals are talking about end-times prophecy, Zionism and the Jewish people’s status as God’s chosen people. This all pertains to dispensationalist theology, and what type of
Summary – Scott Horton Clarifies Historical Context of the Israeli Occupation in Gaza In this episode, Scott Horton returns to the show. Scott is an anti-war and libertarian author and podcaster, as well as the director of the Libertarian Institute and senior editor for Antiwar.com. Scott was on the show
In my time podcasting, I’ve often had people respond to the ideas and arguments I discuss on my show with agreement to the content, but a disdain for the term “anarchy”. So, why do I use that word? Do I consider myself to be an anarchist? Well, the truth is,
Summary – Politicians Blinded to Blowback: Debunking the Israel War Propaganda War has broken out in Gaza between Israel and Hamas. Innocent lives have been lost, both Israelis and Palestinians. War brings out the worst of humanity, as we see people on both sides engage in collectivism and escalation of
Summary – The Gospel’s Revolutionary Message of Peace: A Resolution to End War The recent events in Israel have added to an already heated discussion around US foreign policy and war. Hamas committed evil atrocities when they launched a deadly attack on Israel on October 7th, 2023. Israeli prime minister
Summary – Decentralization and Local Governance: A Strategic Plan for a Peaceful Revolution, with Dr. Michael Rectenwald I interviewed Dr. Michael Rectenwald in this episode. Dr. Rectenwald is the author of twelve books, including “The Great Reset and the Struggle for Liberty: Unraveling the Global Agenda”, and is a distinguished
Summary – What Does Romans 13 teach us about earthly powers? In this episode, I dive into Romans 13 again. I read the passage and summarize the interpretation I and other reformed libertarians have of it. Then the bulk of this episode deals with an alternative take of Romans 13
What is the Role of Christians in Politics? Caryn Ann Harlos Freedom Fest Interview In this episode, we have my last Freedom Fest 2023 interview. This conversation was with Caryn Ann Harlos, Secretary for the LNC and host of the Pink Flame of Liberty Podcast. We had a conversation
What is the Political Case for Secession/National Divorce? (Freedom Fest Interviews) In this episode, we return to interviews conducted at the 2023 Freedom Fest convention. I sat down with two individuals who discussed their individual organizations in Texas and New Hampshire and their pitch for National Divorce – Texas/New Hampshire
Exposing the Theological Lies and Logical Failures of Christian Nationalism, w/ Alex Bernardo In this episode, I had a conversation with Alex Bernardo of the Protestant Libertarian Podcast, a fellow LCI host. Alex has written a review of Stephen Wolfe’s “The Case for Christian Nationalism” and presented his rebuttals in
The Pursuit of Justice: Freedom Fest Interview w/ Mike ter Maat Jacob spoke to LP presidential candidate Mike ter Maat at Freedom Fest about his campaign and the issues he is most passionate about. Mike spent his career in law enforcement and has seen firsthand what issues plague our law
Summary – Breaking Barriers: Uniting Atheists and Christians through Libertarian Activism w/ AFL President Thomas Sheedy In this episode, we are again airing an interview I did at the 2023 Freedom Fest convention. This interview was with Atheists for Liberty President Thomas Sheedy. He and I had never spoken before
Dismantling Collectivism – Why YOU are the Power, with Spike Cohen In this episode, we are again going to hear an interview I did at the 2023 Freedom Fest LCI booth – this time with Spike Cohen. Spike is the founder of “You Are the Power,” a non-partisan non-profit organization
Dispelling War Propaganda with the Libertarian Institute – Freedom Fest 2023 In this episode you will hear three different interviews I did at the 2023 Freedom Fest Convention in Memphis, Tennessee. I sat down with Scott Horton, Kyle Anzalone, and Connor Freeman of the Libertarian Institute to pick their brains
Understanding Consent: Does Democracy Make Good What the Bible Calls Evil? A common defense of the State and its authority or ability to tax comes in the form of using democracy as a sort of “cure-all” that re-frames aspects of the State that are not consensual or that are backed
Why the State Does Not Protect Property Rights – Debate with Open AI In this episode, we go back to interacting with Open AI’s ChatGPT to explore the relationship between the State and property rights. Does the State exist to protect rights? What about the nature of the State is
Sphere Sovereignty: What Does the Bible Teach Us About Authority? In this episode, I revisit a conversation I had with Greg Baus, fellow LCI and Christians For Liberty Network Podcast Host on the topic of Sphere Sovereignty, which is a Reformed concept that deals with how God has ordered Creation,
Radical Messaging – What the Bible Teaches About Outreach, with Angela McArdle In this episode, I am joined by LNC Chair Angela McArdle. Angela catches us up on the past year of changes and activism in the Libertarian Party, and we also discuss the nature of bold and radical styles
Honor the Emperor: Does 1 Peter 2 Require Christians to Pledge Allegiance to the State? Romans 13 has often been cited to support the State, but it’s not the only passage that talks about submission to governing authorities. In this episode, I dive into the passage in 1 Peter 2
Dave Smith on Love, Truth, and Peaceful Parenting What is the relationship between the State and our current upside-down culture? How do we raise the next generation to make a more free future? Comedy and podcasting powerhouse Dave Smith joins me to discuss these issues. Dave went from atheist to
Romans 13 and Other Objections to Christian Anarchism, with John Odermatt In this episode, you get to hear an interview of me on John Odermatt’s Finding Freedom Podcast, part of the Lions of Liberty podcast network. We talked about Romans 13 and how it isn’t descriptive of the State, but
Be Strong and Courageous: Taking Responsibility for Our Freedom and Our Mistakes In this episode, I react to the speeches and conversations I had at the Take Human Action Tour event I attended with LCI in NY on April 1. The common theme of the event was no one is
A Poly-Centric Legal Order: Open AI vs Biblical Anarchy In this episode, I debated the Chat GPT Open AI on whether the Bible can make a case for anarchy/a poly-centric legal order. Using a Socratic approach, I managed to convince the AI that not only would an anarchist legal order
How Christianity Can Lead to a Libertarian Culture, with Michael Heise In this episode, I was joined by Michael Heise, chair and founder of the Mises Caucus. We had a conversation about the overlap between Christian philosophy and archetypes, and the necessity to start a libertarian shift in the culture
Ruthless Imperialism: The Rise And Fall of American Dominance w/Scott Horton Scott breaks down the history of US imperialism leading up to the current Russia/Ukraine conflict. We discuss how propaganda, often targeted at being a good Christian or Patriot, is used to sell these wars, and that at some point
Overcoming Hate with Love: How Matt Walsh is Distorting the Gospel w/Torren Danowski In this episode Jacob Winograd has a conversation with Torren Danowski, founder of Don’t Tread on Philly, about overcoming hate with love. Torren is a Christian who has gone through a journey through his struggle with gender
Love Your Enemies: Imitating Christ in a Hate Filled World In this episode, I briefly go into my thoughts on the “He Gets Us” Super Bowl commercial, & where it gets some things right but some things wrong. This episode’s topic will be expanded upon in an upcoming episode with
Does the Conquest of Canaan Conflict with Anarchism? In this episode, I sit down with fellow CFLN podcast host Greg Baus, for a discussion on the conquest of Canaan as depicted in the OT Scripture. Often when talking about libertarian anarchist philosophy or the libertarian critiques of the State, the
Summary – Russia and Ukraine: Dissecting the War Machine w/ Liam McCollum In this episode, Liam McCollum returns to the show to dive deeper into the Russia/Ukraine conflict. We explore the many ways in which American foreign policy decisions over the past few decades have worked to continuously antagonize and
Summary – Christians Raging Against the War Machine, with Irene Mavrakakis In this episode I sat down to talk with Irene Mavrakakis M.D. Irene is a Christian, libertarian, physician, chair and state board rep of Kent County, Libertarian Party of Delaware and co-founder of Liberty Speaks – one of the
In this episode, we return to the Internet to find objections to anarchy and decentralization. The specific objections we tackle today are “How would an anarchist society protect people from criminals or from foreign invasion?” As well as “What would prevent corruption or the emergence of warring factions in an
In an ever increasingly secular society, Christians often feel convicted to take a stand and use whatever means they have at their disposal to push back against a culture rebelling against God, and biblical principles of right and wrong. This often includes a desire to use the civil legislature, or
Summary – What the Bible teaches about Civil Governance & Enforcing Justices, w/ Kerry Baldwin In this episode, Kerry Baldwin of Mere Liberty and Reformed Libertarians Podcast, fellow LCI/Christians for Liberty Network contributor joins the show. This is a conversation we had about the the overturning of Roe vs Wade,
What Christmas Teaches us About Peace and God’s Kingdom This Christmas themed episode dives into the lyrics to the Christmas Hymn “O Come O Come Emmanuel” and the scriptures the song references to explore what themes and lessons we should glean from them and what Christians should pray for and
Summary – Are Christians Supposed to Pay Taxes? What does it mean to render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s? As Christians are we called to pay our taxes, and if so, is that because taxation is what God has established as the morally just mechanism for funding public services in
Summary – How the State Fails to Promote Health and Safety with Guest Greg On this episode I had a conversation with Greg, the Secretary of the Libertarian Party Sober Caucus. Drew, the founder, started the LPSC in early 2021 to combat the state and how it actively works against
The Natural Order of Anarchy – Social Cooperation According to the Bible In this episode, we take to the Internet to take on what other Christian thinkers have said about the compatibility of Christianity and anarchy based on what the Bible says. Specifically, a common argument that anarchy is chaos
Fair Wages: What the Parable of the Vineyard Workers Says About Value Property Rights – why are they foundational to understanding how we are to love our neighbor? Why is the economy something Christians should care about, and what does the Bible say about property rights and the economy? In
Can Christians support war while upholding the Scriptures? What should Christians be saying and praying for regarding the conflict between Russia and Ukraine? Today we dive into this topic with guest Liam McCollum. Liam McCollum is a graduate from the University of Montana’s philosophy and journalism programs and is the
In this episode we, dive into the temptation of control that plagues mankind, a theme that is so embedded in our existence that it permeates our literature, movies, and culture. We dive into the Bible to see examples of this temptation and how it can be traced all the way
What does the Bible teach us about governance, authority and human relationships? What is Anarchy? Is it violent revolutionaries or radical pacifism? In this pilot episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, we dive into these topics and set the stage for what this podcast’s focus and goal will be, and
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