The Lone Bulwark

Due to recent and unfortunate public controversies involving New Christendom Press, I have given considerable thought to my partnership with NCP. In this video I’ll do my best to explain publicly my plans moving forward. Did you know supporters of the show get access to our supporter-exclusive show, Ars Politica, and ad-free video and audio episodes delivered to your podcast player? Give it a try:...

Stephen discusses the theological antecedents to politics: limits, boundaries, and specification. Visit https://www.reformedchristianpolitics.org/ to view Stephen's report on Reformed Christian Politics, authored along with Zach Garris and Sean McGowan. Did you know supporters of the show get access to our supporter-exclusive show, Ars Politica, and ad-free video and audio episodes delivered to yo...

Stephen discusses how we should and should not use reason and faith in our political thinking. Visit https://www.reformedchristianpolitics.org/ to view Stephen's report on Reformed Christian Politics, authored along with Zach Garris and Sean McGowan. Did you know supporters of the show get access to our supporter-exclusive show, Ars Politica, and ad-free video and audio episodes delivered to your...

Stephen argues that America is not just a set of propositions but a home. In the second segment, he criticizes evangelical mass politics and their reliance on "prophetic speech" instead of entering institutions. Visit https://www.reformedchristianpolitics.org/ to view Stephen's report on Reformed Christian Politics, authored along with Zach Garris and Sean McGowan. Did you know supporters of the s...

Stephen defends his belief that diverse nations would have arisen had Adam not fallen, specifically responding to the Tower of Babel objection. Visit https://www.reformedchristianpolitics.org/ to view Stephen's report on Reformed Christian Politics, authored along with Zach Garris and Sean McGowan. Did you know supporters of the show get access to our supporter-exclusive show, Ars Politica, and ad...

Stephen respond to Dr. Strange's recent critique of Christian nationalism. Visit https://www.reformedchristianpolitics.org/ to view Stephen's report on Reformed Christian Politics, authored along with Zach Garris and Sean McGowan. Did you know supporters of the show get access to our supporter-exclusive show, Ars Politica, and ad-free video and audio episodes delivered to your podcast player? Give...

Stephen discusses church establishment and recent establishmentarians. Visit https://www.reformedchristianpolitics.org/ to view Stephen's report on Reformed Christian Politics, authored along with Zach Garris and Sean McGowan. Did you know supporters of the show get access to our supporter-exclusive show, Ars Politica, and ad-free video and audio episodes delivered to your podcast player? Give it...

Stephen discusses the Study Report on Reformed Christian Politics, authored by Zach Garris, Sean McGowan, and Stephen Wolfe. Visit https://www.reformedchristianpolitics.org/ to view the report for yourself! Did you know supporters of the show get access to our supporter-exclusive show, Ars Politica, and ad-free video and audio episodes delivered to your podcast player? Give it a try: https://thelo...

Stephen gives his predictions on the upcoming PCA study report on Christian Nationalism. Did you know supporters of the show get access to our supporter-exclusive show, Ars Politica, and ad-free video and audio episodes delivered to your podcast player? Give it a try: https://thelonebulwark.supercast.com/ This episode's Headline Sponsor is: Lux Coffee Company; Caffeinating the New Christendom with...

Stephen explains why promoting true religion does not entail any particular church/state arrangement. Did you know supporters of the show get access to our supporter-exclusive show, Ars Politica, and ad-free video and audio episodes delivered to your podcast player? Give it a try: https://thelonebulwark.supercast.com/ This episode's Headline Sponsor is: Lux Coffee Company; Caffeinating the New Chr...

Stephen interviews Dr David Edgington about his new book, White Knights and Reviling Wives. You can purchase the book for yourself here: https://www.newchristendompress.com/r... Save 15% when you bundle it with our other new release “The Boniface Option”: https://www.newchristendompress.com/b... Did you know supporters of the show get access to our supporter-exclusive show, Ars Politica, and ad-fr...

Stephen answers Kevin DeYoung's questions about Christian Nationalism. Did you know supporters of the show get access to our supporter-exclusive show, Ars Politica, and ad-free video and audio episodes delivered to your podcast player? Give it a try: https://thelonebulwark.supercast.com/ This episode's Headline Sponsor is: Lux Coffee Company; Caffeinating the New Christendom with artisan roast cof...

Stephen encourages everyone to get involved in political activism. Check out this article from American Reformer: https://americanreformer.org/2023/08/the-church-among-the-nations/ Did you know supporters of the show get access to our supporter-exclusive show, Ars Politica, and ad-free video and audio episodes delivered to your podcast player? Give it a try:  https://thelonebulwark.supercast....

Stephen reviews a recent review of James Baird's new book, King of King's. Did you know supporters of the show get access to our supporter-exclusive show, Ars Politica, and ad-free video and audio episodes delivered to your podcast player? Give it a try:  https://thelonebulwark.supercast.com/ This episode's Headline Sponsor is: Lux Coffee Company; Caffeinating the New Christendom with artisan...

Stephen explains why we should distinguish ethics from politics, and why Christians can call for the suppression of public enemies. Did you know supporters of the show get access to our supporter-exclusive show, Ars Politica, and ad-free video and audio episodes delivered to your podcast player? Give it a try:  https://thelonebulwark.supercast.com/ This episode's Headline Sponsor is: Lux Coff...

Stephen dismantles Ortlund's Third Way. Did you know supporters of the show get access to our supporter-exclusive show, Ars Politica, and ad-free video and audio episodes delivered to your podcast player? Give it a try:  https://thelonebulwark.supercast.com/ This episode's Headline Sponsor is: Lux Coffee Company; Caffeinating the New Christendom with artisan roast coffee. Get 15% off your cof...

Stephen discusses political methods, including the object, end, and means of politics. Did you know supporters of the show get access to our supporter-exclusive show, Ars Politica, and ad-free video and audio episodes delivered to your podcast player? Give it a try:  https://thelonebulwark.supercast.com/ This episode's Headline Sponsor is: Lux Coffee Company; Caffeinating the New Christendom...

Stephen is joined by Thomas to discuss recent events around Charlie Kirk's murder, America's reaction, and what life looks like going forward. Did you know supporters of the show get access to our supporter-exclusive show, Ars Politica, and ad-free video and audio episodes delivered to your podcast player? Give it a try:  https://thelonebulwark.supercast.com/ This episode's Headline Sponsor i...

Stephen discusses the false dichotomy between ethnic and civic nationalism, and he explains why liberals want to destroy inherited ways of life under a prevailing empire of choice. Did you know supporters of the show get access to our supporter-exclusive show, Ars Politica, and ad-free video and audio episodes delivered to your podcast player? Give it a try:  https://thelonebulwark.supercast....

Stephen addresses the PCA study committee on Christian nationalism and explains his definition of CN from his book, The Case for Christian Nationalism. Did you know supporters of the show get access to our supporter-exclusive show, Ars Politica, and ad-free video and audio episodes delivered to your podcast player? Give it a try:  https://thelonebulwark.supercast.com/ This episode's Headline...

According to Aristotle, there are different types of friends we experience throughout life. Some are useful, some are fun, and some are "true" friends. Understanding and navigating these types improves our personal relationships and has the potential to strengthen political order as well. Did you know supporters of the show get access to our supporter-exclusive show, Ars Politica, and ad-free vide...

Stephen responds to the political ideas of Pastor Jim Cassidy, who recently appeared on the Grace Abounding podcast. Did you know supporters of the show get access to our supporter-exclusive show, Ars Politica, and ad-free video and audio episodes delivered to your podcast player? Give it a try: https://thelonebulwark.supercast.com/ This episode is brought to you by Mt Athos. Sustainably sourced g...

The Puritan Hope by Ian Murray describes the puritans' future hopes of a postmillennial era. Some of those themes strongly correlate with today's reformed postmil movement. We explore these points and provide some criticism. Did you know supporters of the show get access to our supporter-exclusive show, Ars Politica, and ad-free video and audio episodes delivered to your podcast player? Give it a...

Stephen and Thomas go on a hike after the New Christendom Conference in Ogden, Utah and discuss main takeaways, the broader movement, and life in general. Did you know supporters of the show get access to our supporter-exclusive show, Ars Politica, and ad-free video and audio episodes delivered to your podcast player? Give it a try: https://thelonebulwark.supercast.com/ This episode is brought to...

In this episode of The Lone Bulwark , Stephen and Thomas dive into the nature of envy, its contrast with emulation, and the philosophical and theological roots of both. Why is envy considered uniquely shameful? How can righteous indignation be confused with envy in our political discourse? With references to Aristotle, Plutarch, the Bible, and literary examples like The Count of Monte Cristo , the...