The Libertarian Christian Podcast
Religion & Spirituality:Christianity
Join us as host Doug Stuart welcomes Preston Sprinkle, accomplished author and president of Theology in the Raw. Together, they tackle the weighty topics of politics, allegiance, and the teachings of Jesus as explored in Sprinkle's latest book, Exiles: The Church in the Shadow of Empire.
Dive into a discussion that journeys through the political implications wrapped in Jesus' teachings and their connection to contemporary issues such as power dynamics, citizenship, and nonviolence. Sprinkle dissects the often misunderstood statement about "rendering unto Caesar," unpacking the rich historical and contextual background that reframes this passage far beyond a simple lesson on taxation.
The episode further delves into the pressing question of what it means to give "allegiance" in a biblical sense. Listeners are invited to reflect on the concept of faith as not just intellectual assent, but a soul-deep commitment that challenges notions of political and national loyalty, especially within the American evangelical context.
Sprinkle and Stuart wrestle with the deep-seated views often conflating patriotism with faith, tackling the complex issues of submitting to government authorities, engaging with empire mentality, and what repentance looked like in the 1st century.
Prepare for a deep examination of the essence of being strangers and sojourners in God's kingdom as Preston provides a fresh understanding of Romans 13 and advocate for a life lived in the tension between respect for earthly governance and ultimate devotion to a higher King.
This episode is essential listening for those seeking to unravel the interplay between their Christian faith and political surroundings, urging believers to consider their true allegiance and what it means to be a part of a global, multi-ethnic body of Christ.
Additional Resources:
Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep 147: Priorities to Dismantling the State
Ep 146: Minarchism, Anarchism, and What is a True Libertarian?
Ep 145: Loving Our Enemies in an Age of Violence, with Ron Sider
Ep 144: Postcards from Babylon, with Brian Zahnd
Ep 143: Love Anyway, with Jeremy Courtney
Ep 142: Must Politics Be War? with Kevin Vallier
Ep 141: How to Talk to Atheists, with Justin Brierley
Ep 140: Should Christians Care About Competition? with Dr. Art Carden
Ep 139: Religious Toleration In Colonial America, with Dr. Jason Jewell
Ep 138: Politically Correct Mythology vs. Gospel Technology
Ep 137: What Does the Bible Say About Government? with Jason Hughey
Ep 136: Core Values of Christian Libertarians, with Dr. Norman Horn
Ep 135: "But Who Will Build the Roads???"
Ep 134: Christian Pacifism Explained, with Ted Grimsrud
Ep 133: Does Capitalism Encourage Consumerism? with Edd Noell
Ep 132: Should Libertarian Christians Care About Social Justice?
Ep 131: The World is Coming to an End? with Art Carden
Ep 130: Bob Murphy and Norman Horn talk Morality and Politics, Christianity and the Troops, and Romans 13
Ep 129: NT Wright Answers Our Questions
Ep 128: Defending Religious Liberty with Daniel Ortner
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Life After Ministry
Cast The Word
Let Me Be Frank | Bishop Frank Caggiano’s Podcast | Diocese of Bridgeport, CT
The Bible Recap
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)