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June 26, 2023
PODCAST: Is the Law of Moses Still Binding? w/ Matthew Ferris
I talked with Matthew Ferris, author of If One Uses It Lawfully: The Law of Moses and the Christian Life, about whether Christians should obey the laws for Israel in the Old Testament.
Just a few of the questions we discussed:
-Do we have to obey the “moral” laws but not the ceremonial ones?
-If we’re not following the Law of Moses, what is our standard?
-Does rejecting the old covenant mean denying the inspiration of the Old Testament?
-Does the New Perspective on Paul give us new insights about the Law?
-Should we build modern societies on Old Testament laws like theonomists and Christian Nationalists argue?
Matthew can be found at gentlemantheologian.com and twitter.com/ferrismattic
Audio:
https://cantus-firmus.com/Audio/20230626-MatthewFerris.mp3
Music:
F E E F I F O by Failed Kingdoms. Available here: https://soundcloud.com/failedk
June 19, 2023
The Statement on Christian Nationalism and the Gospel (The Protestant Libertarian Podcast)
June 18, 2023
April 20, 2023
PODCAST: The Cases Against Closed Borders, Education, Populism, and Feminism w/ Bryan Caplan
Bryan Caplan is a professor of economics at George Mason University and a New York Times bestselling author of books that challenge conventional wisdom on topics like immigration, education, government regulation, and feminism. We discussed the arguments behind his controversial views.
Bryan’s website is bcaplan.com
Audio:
https://www.cantus-firmus.com/Audio/20230420-bryancaplan.mp3
Music:
F E E F I F O by Failed Kingdoms. Available here: https://soundcloud.com/failedk
Books by Bryan Caplan which were discussed in this episode:
Open Borders: The Science and Ethics of Immigration
The Case Against Education: Why the Education System Is a Waste of Time and Money
The Myth of the Rational Voter: Why Democracies Choose Bad Policies
Don’t Be a Feminist: Essays on Genuine Justice
April 6, 2023
The Astonishing Power of a Faithful Mustard Seed Revolution (LCI)
My latest for the Libertarian Christian Institute:
https://libertarianchristians.com/2023/04/01/mustard-seed-revolution/
Tucked away in one of Jesus’ short, unassuming parables is a hidden subversive message that pronounces coming judgment upon mankind’s systems of power.
It all starts with a little mustard seed…
Video summary:
The Astonishing Power of a Faithful Mustard Seed Revolution
My latest for the Libertarian Christian Institute:
https://libertarianchristians.com/2023/04/01/mustard-seed-revolution/
Tucked away in one of Jesus’ short, unassuming parables is a hidden subversive message that pronounces coming judgment upon mankind’s systems of power.
It all starts with a little mustard seed…
Video summary:
March 21, 2023
The Protestant Libertarian Podcast – Why We Can’t Unhitch the Old Testament from Christianity
I was on the Protestant Libertarian Podcast to talk about my book Unhitched and the movement to disconnect Christianity from the Old Testament.
Official episode description:
In this episode I talk once again to Cody Cook, author of the book Unhitched: Why Jesus Can’t Be Divorced from The Old Testament. In this book, Cody critically examines the work of three prominent Christian thinkers who make various arguments that Christians ought to marginalize or outright ignore the Old Testament. We explore the work of Keith Giles, Greg Boyd, and Andy Stanley. Cody explains how many of their ideas have precedents that are rooted in antiquity and demonstrates the deficiencies and contradictions in their arguments. Cody then presents his personal interpretive framework for understanding the Old Testament and gives those that struggle with the Old Testament suggestions for better understanding the works that are included within it. This is one you will not want to miss!
January 9, 2023
PODCAST: The Demonic Origin of Nationalism w/ David Ritchie
Pastor, author, and theologian David Ritchie was my guest to discuss his book Why Do the Nations Rage?: The Demonic Origin of Nationalism. We discussed the similarities in our work, the research behind it, and where our approaches differ. If the demonic realm is tied in with state power, how should Christians relate to politics and the state? Tune in to hear our distinct answers!
David A. Ritchie was born and raised in the West Texas wilderness city of Amarillo, where he serves as the Lead Pastor of Redeemer Christian Church. He holds degrees from Amarillo College, West Texas A&M University, and Reformed Theological Seminary. You can find him on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and at his personal website.
Audio download:
https://cantus-firmus.com/Audio/20230109-DavidRitchie.mp3
Other books mentioned in this episode:
The Unseen Realm – Michael Heiser
Fight the Powers – Cody Cook
Naming the Powers – Walter Wink
You Are What You Love – James K. A. Smith
The Emergence of Sin – Matthew Croasmun
January 1, 2023
PODCAST: The Upside Down Kingdom
I was asked to preach a short sermon and suggested the topic “the upside down kingdom.” And here it is!
Audio:
https://cantus-firmus.com/Audio/20230101-upsidedownkingdom.mp3
December 16, 2022
The Protestant Libertarian Podcast – A Very Libertarian Christmas
I was recently a guest on The Protestant Libertarian Podcast to discuss the libertarian dimensions of Christmas.
Here’s the official episode description:
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 that he has produced! After getting to know Cody, we talk about two articles that he has written exploring the relationship between Christmas and libertarian thinking. He gives us some very interesting historical and theological insights into how Christians need to reflect on the true message of Christmas, and how, as always, Jesus is the real reason for the season. Enjoy!
