The Protestant Libertarian Podcast

The Protestant Libertarian Podcast explores the intersection between protestant Biblical studies and libertarian philosophy. We will discuss the Bible, history, culture, economics, philosophy, and current events from both protestant and libertarian perspectives. 

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Ep. 46 | It’s Time to Address Covid-19

Summary – It’s Time to Address Covid-19 I finally devote a full episode to Covid-19. I discuss why I believe that holistic health (exercise, dieting, and drinking water) is the best method for ensuring health and building an immune system. Then we talk about how the FDA’s budgeting method allows

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Ep. 41 | 1 Samuel 8: A Biblical Critique of Monarchy

Summary – 1 Samuel 8: A Biblical Critique of Monarchy In this episode, we explore how the writer of 1 Samuel 8 expressed concerns about Israel’s monarchy in particular and human government in general. We set 1 Samuel in the context of the Old Testament’s narrative of Israel’s covenant with

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Ep. 39 | Can the Pastors Save Our Divided Country?

Summary – Can the Pastors Save Our Divided Country? In this episode, I look at an article published in the fall of 2022 by Barna Group, an organization that does research related to Christianity and American culture. The article, which is entitled Does a Divided Public Look to Pastors for Guidance?’,

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Ep. 38 | The Christian Right Wants to Weaponize State Power

Summary – The Christian Right Wants to Weaponize State Power In this episode, we look at a recent piece published at Reason Magazine by Stephany Slade entitled ‘Against Game of Thrones Christianity’, in which she argues that there is a growing tendency among members of the Christian right to use state power

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Ep. 34 | A Very Libertarian Christmas with Cody Cook

Summary – A Very Libertarian Christmas with Cody Cook In this episode, I sit down with Cody Cook, an author and podcaster who explores the relationship between Christianity and anarchism. Many of his interests overlap with the Protestant Libertarian Podcast, and I know that you are going to love everything

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Ep. 31 | The War in Ukraine: A Short Introduction

Summary – The War in Ukraine: A Short Introduction Happy bonus Thanksgiving episode! I wanted to organize my thoughts on the current war in Ukraine and, on this episode, I look at a few short articles and narrate an introductory overview that explains my current understanding of the conflict. The

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Ep. 29 | ‘The Anatomy of the State’ by Murray Rothbard (Part 2)

Summary – ‘The Anatomy of the State’ by Murray Rothbard (Part 2) We are look at the second half of libertarian philosopher, economist, and historian Murray Rothbard’s worldview-changing 1974 essay Anatomy of the State, looking particularly at how the state often overcomes its constitutional limits.  Episode Outline: I. Review of Part

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Ep. 26 | The Methodist Church is Breaking Up: An Analysis

Summary – The Methodist Church is Breaking Up: An Analysis On this episode, we review Bonnie Kristian’s “What the Methodist Split Tells us About American Political Polarization”, which was published in Reason magazine, and explore the impending breakup of the United Methodist church, the theological, social, and political ramifications of the split,

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Ep. 25 | What Does the Word ‘Love’ Mean, Anyway?

Summary – What Does the Word ‘Love’ Mean, Anyway? In this episode, we explore the contemporary definition of the term ‘love’, analyze how it is used in both theological and political discourse, and challenge it by interpreting the how the writers of the New Testament, particularly John, have an alternative

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Ep. 24 | Turning Down Teacher Tenure

Summary – Turning Down Teacher Tenure I am a public school teacher. I am also a libertarian. How did this happen? In this episode, I explain why I became a teacher and why teacher tenure is a bad idea. I am eligible to receive tenure this year, and I have

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Ep. 23 | Against George W. Bush’s CIA Torture Program: Roundtable

Summary – Against George W. Bush’s CIA Torture Program: Roundtable On the first ever Protestant Libertarian Podcast roundtable, my three guests are Reverend Doctor Jennifer Copeland, who is the director of the North Carolina Council of Churches, Doctor Christina Cowger, who is the facilitator of North Carolina Stop Torture Now,

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Ep. 21 | A Rothbardian Approach to Society with Ezra Wyrick

Summary – A Rothbardian Approach to Society with Ezra Wyrick In this episode I talk with Ezra Wyrick, the man behind the excellent Twitter account @ezra4liberty and a rising star in the libertarian movement. Ezra describes himself as a ‘Rothbardian’, someone who is committed to the political outlook of the

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