The Libertarian Christian Podcast

Host Cody Cook sits down with Paul Darr, Vice Chair of the Libertarian National Committee, to explore the current state and future direction of the Libertarian Party. Darr shares his journey from foster care to military service, shaping his libertarian views through personal experiences with state overreach and incompetence. He discusses efforts to heal internal party divisions, particularly betwe...

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 the Cato Institute, to tackle the heated issues around immigration policy and American history.  Fresh off his Soho Forum debate with Dave Smith, Alex reflects on why the immigration conversation keeps evolvi...

On this episode of the Libertarian Christian Podcast, host Cody Cook sits down with author and journalist Ross Benes to discuss his latest book, 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times. The conversation dives deep into how the most sensational and “trashy” pop culture of the late 90s—think Jerry Springer, pro wrestling, Insane Clown Posse, Pokémon, and Beanie...

In this episode of the Libertarian Christian Podcast, host Cody Cook welcomes Dr. Caleb S. Fuller, Associate Professor of Economics at Grove City College and co-author of Mere Economics . Together, they explore the foundational concepts of economics through a Christian lens, drawing on the new book Fuller co-authored with Art Carden. Dr. Fuller explains why basic economic principles are widely sha...

In this episode, host Doug Stuart is joined by Jim Babka and Jacob Winograd for a lively conversation that moves beyond the oversimplified "open versus closed borders" debate.  Together, they reflect on the recent Soho Forum clash between Dave Smith and Alex Nowrasteh, dissect how libertarians can approach immigration theory and policy, and discuss the implications for Christians invested in polit...

Dr. Charles Stanish was our guest to talk about his archaeological work and what it tells us about the evolution of human cooperation and complex societies–and particularly the surprising existence of complex stateless societies and what we might learn from them. Dr. Stanish is an archaeologist who has worked extensively in Peru, Bolivia, and Chile, conducting research on the prehistoric societies...

Join us for a breakdown and reaction to the recent Soho Forum debate on immigration, hosted by Reason Magazine, where Dave Smith faced off against Alex Nowrasteh to answer a hot question: Should libertarians support open borders? Doug Stuart and Jacob Winograd were there in person and here unpack the arguments, the ideological tension between libertarian populism and policy libertarianism, and wha...

This is a cleaned-up version of what we thought was a really useful unedited conversation on the Biblical Anarchy Podcast. In it, Jacob Winograd sat down with Cody Cook to wrestle with some uncomfortable questions facing the liberty movement today. We talked about the rise of identity politics—not just on the left, but increasingly on the right—and whether libertarianism can offer a true alternati...

Dive into a thought-provoking episode of the Libertarian Christian Podcast with host Cody Cook and guest Jane Clair Tyner, Communications Manager at End It For Good. This compelling conversation challenges conventional views on drug addiction and explores health-centered approaches over punitive measures. Jane shares insights from End It For Good’s mission, drawing from founder Christina Dent’s tr...

Doug Stuart and Cody Cook talk about Cody's new book, The Pocket Anabaptist, an introductory work about the theology, history, and unique characteristics of the Anabaptist tradition. Cody shares what inspired him to write The Pocket Anabaptist , a concise and approachable systematic theology exploring the radical Reformation’s legacy. Doug and Cody discuss the book’s origins, the Anabaptist reputa...

In a lively episode of the Libertarian Christian Podcast, host Cody Cook sits down with George Yancey, a sociology professor at Baylor University known for his sharp insights on racial division and anti-Christian bias. Yancey, who’s not a libertarian but shares their skepticism of the two-party system, dives into the messy world of partisan politics with a refreshing clarity that cuts through the...

This episode is a special remastered replay of Doug Stuart’s appearance on Gracearchy with Jim Babka . Join Doug Stuart, Jim Babka, and Bill Protzmann for a dynamic discussion on Christian libertarianism and the role faith plays in political thought. Doug unpacks what it means for him to head up content at LCI, how the Institute seeks to make the Christian case for a free society, and what the wor...

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 University, and dives into the nitty-gritty of what libertarianism really is and brings us up to speed on some modern issues that libertarians care about. The two cover everything from why tariffs can get sticky—espe...

In this episode of the Libertarian Christian Podcast, guest host Kerry Baldwin interviews Andrew Kern, founder of the Circe Institute, to explore classical education from a Christian perspective. They discuss how classical education cultivates wisdom and virtue, contrasting it with conventional education’s focus on job training and economic utility. Kern emphasizes the Socratic and mimetic teachin...

Host Cody Cook welcomes Alexandre Christoyannopoulos to talk about Christian anarchism, Christian pacifism, and whether these ideas are practical and achievable. Alex is a lecturer in Politics and International Relations at Loughborough University and the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Pacifism and Nonviolence. He's also the author of the excellent book Christian Anarchism: A Political Commenta...

Host Cody Cook welcomes theologian and author Jason Porterfield for an in-depth discussion on his book, Fight Like Jesus: How Jesus Waged Peace Throughout Holy Week . Porterfield draws from his academic background and personal experiences to offer a fresh perspective on the events of Holy Week, challenging conventional interpretations and exploring the multifaceted approach Jesus took towards peac...

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 movement today. Babka, a significant figure in the libertarian movement, shares his journey to libertarianism dating back to 1996 and recounts his transformative experiences working with liberty icon Harry Brown. A...

Doug Stuart dives into a thought-provoking conversation with pastor, chaplain, and missionary Benj Giffone. As they discuss Benj's new book, A House Divided: Technology, Worship and Healing the Church After COVID , listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the impacts of COVID-19 on church communities and the essential role of worship, liturgy, and epistemology in restoring connection and fait...

Host Cody Cook welcomes David Ritchie, author of Why Do the Nations Rage?: The Demonic Origin of Nationalism . Ritchie notes how sin can manifest in corporate and systemic structures, employing Paul's writings and John's triad of the flesh, world, and Satan to highlight these spiritual and societal dimensions. The conversation addresses the contemporary relevance of nationalism and its potential t...

Doug Stuart welcomes back Dr. Cal Beisner, founder and national spokesman of the Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation. Dr. Beisner discusses his book Prosperity and Poverty: The Compassionate Use of Resources in a World of Scarcity , originally published in the late 1980s. The conversation delves into how the principles outlined in the book remain relevant today, addressing issues suc...

Host Cody Cook engages economist and author of The Economic Condition of Black America in the 20th Century , Germinal Van, in an enlightening discussion on significant socio-economic and historical issues affecting Black Americans. The episode dives deep into topics like selection bias among highly educated Asian immigrants and the economic conditions of Black Americans from emancipation through t...

Host Cody Cook welcomed John Wrench from the Institute for Justice to talk about the history of the judiciary gutting the U.S. Constitution’s 14th amendment protections, as told in IJ's excellent podcast Bound By Oath . Tune in for a fascinating, and sometimes horrifying, look back. Note: this episode was recorded prior to Trump's inauguration, so the controversy over the president's attempts to r...

Host Cody Cook is joined by Glen Scrivener, an ordained Church of England minister and evangelist, to discuss his book The Air We Breathe —a fascinating and very readable account of how Christianity has profoundly shaped Western thought and morality. In both the book and in this conversation, Glen demonstrates that Western values such as equality, compassion, consent, freedom, and progress are dee...

Host Cody Cook sits down with Jacob Winograd, an LCI colleague and host of the Biblical Anarchy podcast, as Jacob revisits one of his earlier episodes on the question: "what is biblical anarchy?" The conversation kicks off with a discussion on the evolution of anarchist thought, from left anarchists like Joseph Proudhon to 20th-century figures like Murray Rothbard, offering a comprehensive underst...

Host Cody Cook sits down with esteemed journalist and author Stephen Kinzer to delve into the shadowy world of CIA’s former mind control program, MK-ULTRA, as explored in Kinzer’s book Poisoner in Chief . The discussion focuses on the enigmatic figure of Sidney Gottlieb, the program's leader, and his dual personality – a torturer by day and a gentle, nature-loving bohemian by night. Kinzer offers...