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Gregory Baus of the Reformed Libertarians Podcast joins Cody Cook to discuss how he grounds his libertarian views as a Reformed Christian. As an Anabaptist Christian, Cody was a little skeptical at the start of the conversation; but tune in to hear Gregory make his case! While he comes at it from a different direction, Cody concludes that he makes a good argument.Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com Use code LCI50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings and also support LCI!Full Podsworth Ad Read BEFORE & AFTER processing:https://youtu.be/vbsOEODpQGs  ★ Support this podcast ★

C dans l'air l'invité du 14 janvier 2026 avec Nicolas Domenach, chroniqueur politique, éditorialiste à Challenges et LCI, co-auteur de "Néron à l'Elysée", aux éditions Albin Michel."C'est l'histoire d'un homme exceptionnel... qui s'est exceptionnellement planté !". C'est ainsi que l'ouvrage se présente. L'histoire d'un président, Emmanuel Macron, "fulgurant dans la conquête, incertain puis catastrophique dans l'exercice du pouvoir". Les auteurs révèlent les coulisses des mandats Macron, de son affrontement incessant avec le chef du premier syndicat de France, Laurent Berger, à sa confrontation musclée avec François Bayrou, qui va l'amener à Matignon. Ils décrivent un président, enfermé à l'Élysée, fâché avec la plupart de ses anciens ministres, et qui n'arrive pas à reprendre le contrôle de la situation.Le duo fait remonter à la réélection du 24 avril 2022 le déraillement de la machine. Un triomphe sans gloire et, deux mois plus tard, la perte de la majorité à l'Assemblée nationale, les prémices d'une « descente aux enfers » du résident de l'Elysée. Puis il y aura la dissolution, cette "histoire de fous", décrétée deux ans plus tard, en juin 2024, et dont le pays n'a pas fini de subir les conséquences. Au cœur de ce réquisitoire, Nicolas Domenach et Maurice Szafran n'ont pu résister à la tentation de rapprocher Macron de Néron, « des incendiaires fascinés par les feux de société qu'ils allument ».

O Come Emmanuel is often treated like a peaceful Christmas hymn, but its message is far more restless than we remember. In this belated Christmas episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, Jacob Winograd explores how the song reflects Israel's longing, Christian exile, and the tension of a kingdom that has come but is not yet fully realized.Christmas is not only about celebration; it is also about waiting. It is about living between promise and fulfillment, between Christ's victory and the world's resistance. Rather than escaping that tension or trying to solve it with political power, this episode calls Christians to embrace faithful hope, resist false kingdoms, and remain anchored in the reign of Christ.Full Episode Notes at BiblicalAnarchyPodcast.comThe Biblical Anarchy Podcast is part of the Christians For Liberty Network, a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute. Audio cleaned up with the Podsworth App!https://podsworth.comUse code LCI50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings and also support LCI!

In this episode Dr. Dru Johnson returns to discuss his new book Understanding Biblical Law: Skills for Thinking Through and With the Torah, out now on Baker. Dr. Johnson explains how modern people have misunderstood the Law, reading it through our contemporary legal and theological frameworks, and busts several myths about Biblical Law. We then explore how the Law must be understood in in ancient legal context, how intersects with narrative, its role in community formation, its movement from specific instances to general principle, and its overall concern with righteousness and human wellbeing. We also discuss the need to understand the Law in its ancient context, its impact on New Testament interpretation, and its enduring relevance for Christians today. Media Referenced:Understanding Biblical Law: https://a.co/d/ccRVa7UDru on X: @Dru_JohnsonOnScript Podcast: https://onscript.study/Biblical Mind Podcast: https://thebiblicalmind.org/ The Protestant Libertarian Podcast is a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute and a part of the Christians For Liberty Network. The Libertarian Christian Institute can be found at www.libertarianchristians.com.Questions, comments, suggestions? Please reach out to me at theprotestantlibertarian@gmail.com.  You can also follow the podcast on Twitter: @prolibertypod, and YouTube, @ProLibertyPod, where you will get shorts and other exclusive video content. For more about the show, you can go to theprotestantlibertarianpodcast.com. If you like the show and want to support it, you can! Go to libertarianchristians.com, where you can donate to LCI and buy The Protestant Libertarian Podcast Merch! Also, please consider giving me a star rating and leaving me a review, it really helps expand the show's profile! Thanks!

Le procès en appel dans l'affaire des assistants parlementaires européen du FN devenu RN s'ouvre ce mardi 13 janvier pour un mois. Condamnée en première instance à quatre ans de prison dont deux avec sursis et 100 000 euros d'amende pour détournement de fonds publics, Marine Le Pen a vu sa sanction assortie d'une peine d'inéligibilité de cinq ans avec exécution provisoire, c'est-à-dire avec application immédiate.La décision de la cour d'appel sera déterminante : en cas de confirmation du jugement de première instance, la cheffe de file du RN pourrait devoir laisser Jordan Bardella se présenter à la présidentielle à sa place. Alors en quoi ce second procès pourrait-il être différent du premier ? Marine Le Pen va-t-elle se défendre différemment ? Et dans quelle mesure l'hypothèse d'une candidature de Jordan Bardella se précise-t-elle pour la présidentielle de 2027 ?On fait le point dans Code source aujourd'hui avec deux journalistes du Parisien, Alexandre Sulzer, qui couvre le RN au sein du service politique, et Timothée Boutry, spécialiste police justice. Écoutez Code source sur toutes les plates-formes audio : Apple Podcast (iPhone, iPad), Amazon Music, Podcast Addict ou Castbox, Deezer, Spotify.Crédits. Direction de la rédaction : Pierre Chausse - Rédacteur en chef : Jules Lavie - Reporter : Barbara Gouy - Production : Clémentine Spiler, Anaïs Godard et Clara Garnier-Amouroux - Réalisation et mixage : Julien Montcouquiol - Musiques : François Clos, Audio Network - Archives : France TV, TF1, LCI. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Francis Hallé nous a quitté. Je vous propose de réécouter le podcast que nous avions enregistré en octobre 2022, consacré aussi à son projet de création d'une forêt primaire en Europe de l'Ouest. Un entretien qui fait du bien !*******Francis Hallé est un éminent botaniste et un biologiste, spécialiste des arbres et des forêts tropicales. Il a sillonné le monde entier, et est connu pour avoir inventé le radeau des cimes, une nacelle qui permet d'étudier la canopée des forêts. Pour ce podcast, il est accompagné d'Eric Fabre, secrétaire général de l'Association Francis Hallé pour la Forêt Primaire. Ensemble, ils portent un projet : créer une forêt primaire en Europe de l'Ouest. (05:55) Une forêt primaire, c'est une forêt qui n'a jamais été exploitée, ni modifiée de façon quelconque par l'homme, c'est un sommet de la biodiversité. Il n'en existe presque plus en Europe, elles ont toutes été détruites depuis 1850, la dernière qui subsiste est en Pologne, c'est la forêt de Bialowieza qui est elle-même en danger. Ce projet va s'étendre sur plusieurs siècles. Pour Francis Hallé, c'est le projet de sa vie. Aujourd'hui, l'Association cherche un terrain de 70 000 hectares, l'équivalent de l'île de Minorque, plusieurs pistes sont à l'étude dont les Vosges ou encore les Ardennes belges et françaises (10:40). On écouterait parler des heures Francis Hallé, il nous décrit la beauté de la forêt primaire et de ses arbres. Pourquoi ? (07:09) Parce qu'il n'y a pas besoin d'être un spécialiste pour apprécier la beauté, dit-il, c'est pourquoi il en parle souvent. Pourtant, quand il était étudiant, il était interdit de parler de beauté, de faire appel à cette sensibilité, présente pourtant en chacun de nous. Aujourd'hui, il se venge et bientôt, il sortira un nouvel ouvrage sur « la beauté ». Dans ce podcast, vous trouverez aussi toute une sélection de lectures (34 :10) pour vous initier aux arbres et aux forêts, initier vos enfants également. On rêverait de se balader avec lui, lui qui connaît tout sur tout, la moindre feuille, la moindre plante, même au hasard d'un couloir de LCI. On l'interroge également sur l'engouement des Français pour les arbres, la nature : il s'en réjouit même s'il ne se l'explique pas complètement. Lui qui avait l'habitude de donner des conférences devant 15 personnes, aujourd'hui, elles font salle comble ! Vieux sage, il n'aime pas répondre à certaines questions (28:45), alors quand ça l'ennuie, il le dit et puis tant pis ! Peu importe, on apprend énormément à ses côtés, lui qui n'attend plus rien des politiques – des gens pas très intéressants - mais qui espère beaucoup des citoyens, voilà pourquoi il les appelle à le rejoindre au sein de son association pour mener ce beau projet jusqu'au bout. Belle écoute avec Impact Positif.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this episode I am joined once again by the great Cody Cook, this time to discuss the recent controversy regarding Kirk Cameron's changing views of hell. Cameron defended the annihilationist position, also known as ‘conditional immortality', and castigated by many evangelicals who hold to eternal conscious torment. We talk about the fallout of Cameron's remarks and explain the differences between eternal conscious torment (ECT), annihilationism, and universalism. We then argue in favor of the annihilationist perspective, discussing the Biblical and theological evidence, and explain what is at stake in the debate.  Media Referenced:https://anarchistanabaptist.com/https://www.cantus-firmus.com/Cody on X: CantusFirmusCCClass on Hell: www.udemy.com/course/three-views-on-hell/Gospel of the Resurrection Book: https://a.co/d/fQjQSoGUniversalist Interview: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-124-hell-eternal-damnation-and-universalism-with-derek-kubilus/TPLP 212: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-212-why-anabaptists-arent-like-other-protestants-with-cody-cook/TPLP 183: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-183-anabaptist-anarchy-with-cody-cook/TPLP 155: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-155-christianity-and-nonviolence-with-cody-cook/  The Protestant Libertarian Podcast is a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute and a part of the Christians For Liberty Network. The Libertarian Christian Institute can be found at www.libertarianchristians.com. Questions, comments, suggestions? Please reach out to me at theprotestantlibertarian@gmail.com.  You can also follow the podcast on Twitter: @prolibertypod, and YouTube, @ProLibertyPod, where you will get shorts and other exclusive video content. For more about the show, you can go to theprotestantlibertarianpodcast.com. If you like the show and want to support it, you can! Go to libertarianchristians.com, where you can donate to LCI and buy The Protestant Libertarian Podcast Merch! Also, please consider giving me a star rating and leaving me a review, it really helps expand the show's profile! Thanks!

Doug Stuart welcomes the outspoken and innovative "lunatic farmer" Joel Salatin for a lively conversation on faith, food freedom, and regenerative agriculture. Joel Salatin shares his family's dramatic journey from Venezuela to Virginia and explains how his Christian and libertarian convictions shape his approach to farming and environmental stewardship.Together, they tackle topics like government barriers to small farming, the spiritual parallels found in creation, and the pitfalls of centralized power—both in food systems and politics. Joel Salatin also discusses how true freedom enables both creative entrepreneurship and individual responsibility.This episode is packed with practical insights, honest takes on modern agriculture, and a vision for a more decentralized, flourishing future. Tune in for inspiration and a fresh look at what it means to honor God's creation while defending liberty.Check out Polyface Farms! Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com Use code LCI50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings and also support LCI!Full Podsworth Ad Read BEFORE & AFTER processing:https://youtu.be/vbsOEODpQGs  ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode I discuss “the antichrists”, a group of people who appear exclusively in 1 and 2 John. John describes “the antichrists” in 1 John 2:18-25, 4:1-6, and 2 John 1:7-11. Despite many popular eschatological interpretations which a singular antichrist figure who signals the end of time, John specifically defines what he means by the term. The antichrists (John uses the plural) are literally “against Christ”; they were once a part of the believing community but chose to leave and are not an individual but rather a type of person. They are characterized by denying two beliefs: one, that Jesus is the Messiah, or “Christ” (hence antichrist) and two, denying that Jesus came in the flesh. The term ‘antichrist' appears nowhere else in the New Testament. I discuss how modern statist Christians are essentially denying the Messianic identity of Jesus, denying that which makes him Christ, and are in danger of following down the path of those John labels antichrists.    The Protestant Libertarian Podcast is a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute and a part of the Christians For Liberty Network. The Libertarian Christian Institute can be found at www.libertarianchristians.com. Questions, comments, suggestions? Please reach out to me at theprotestantlibertarian@gmail.com.  You can also follow the podcast on Twitter: @prolibertypod, and YouTube, @ProLibertyPod, where you will get shorts and other exclusive video content. For more about the show, you can go to theprotestantlibertarianpodcast.com. If you like the show and want to support it, you can! Go to libertarianchristians.com, where you can donate to LCI and buy The Protestant Libertarian Podcast Merch! Also, please consider giving me a star rating and leaving me a review, it really helps expand the show's profile! Thanks!

Bryan Caplan is a professor of economics at George Mason University and a New York Times bestselling author of thoughtful, persuasive, and contrarian books that challenge conventional wisdom on topics like immigration, education, government regulation, and feminism.This interview is a grab bag that covers some of his more controversial arguments and will be a delight to libertarians who are interested in "challenging the statist quo."Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com Use code LCI50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings and also support LCI!Full Podsworth Ad Read BEFORE & AFTER processing:https://youtu.be/vbsOEODpQGs  ★ Support this podcast ★

What is real freedom, and why does it matter for how we live, think, and take responsibility for ourselves? In this episode, I sit down with Brent Freeman (@BGetsBetter) to explore anarchy, personal sovereignty, and what it might look like to build a free society from the ground up.We talk about whether a stateless order could be realistic, how health and mindset shape human behavior, and why decentralization appeals to so many people who are tired of political extremes. Along the way, I bring in what the Bible teaches about authority, justice, and the limits of human government, contrasting the Christian case for liberty with Brent's own perspective as someone outside the faith.If you're interested in how freedom intersects with culture, responsibility, and real-world incentives—not just theory—this is a conversation worth tuning in for.Full Episode Notes at BiblicalAnarchyPodcast.comThe Biblical Anarchy Podcast is part of the Christians For Liberty Network, a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute. Audio cleaned up with the Podsworth App!https://podsworth.comUse code LCI50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings and also support LCI!

In this fourth edition of my annual Christmas series I discuss six of the most important books I read in 2025. The list includes: FDR: A New Political Life by David BeitoThe Struggle for Liberty by Ralph Raico, edited by Ryan McMakenInterpreting Jesus by Dale AllisonThe Fourth Synoptic Gospel by Mark GoodacreThe Place of The Past by Drew HollandJesus and the Law of Moses by Paul Sloan I highly recommend all of them. Treat yourself to something nice this Christmas! Links and interviews below. Media Referenced:FDR: A New Political Life: https://a.co/d/2inp1TyBeito Interview: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-229-the-real-fdr-with-david-beito/ The Struggle for Liberty: https://a.co/d/id17KtN Interpreting Jesus: https://a.co/d/69u7ZLNAllison Interview: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-201-interpreting-jesus-with-dale-allison/ The Fourth Synoptic Gospel: https://a.co/d/dClhNR5Goodacre Interview: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-224-johns-knowledge-of-matthew-mark-and-luke-with-mark-goodacre/ The Place of The Past: https://a.co/d/3lwgM3iHolland Interview: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-226-history-and-biblical-interpretation-with-drew-holland/Jesus and the Law of Moses: https://a.co/d/6UwDMxe Six Books 24: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-171-six-essential-books-of-2024/ Six Books 23: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-97-six-essential-books-of-2023/Six Books 22: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/six-books-that-shaped-my-political-thinking-and-theology/ The Protestant Libertarian Podcast is a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute and a part of the Christians For Liberty Network. The Libertarian Christian Institute can be found at www.libertarianchristians.com. Questions, comments, suggestions? Please reach out to me at theprotestantlibertarian@gmail.com.  You can also follow the podcast on Twitter: @prolibertypod, and YouTube, @ProLibertyPod, where you will get shorts and other exclusive video content. For more about the show, you can go to theprotestantlibertarianpodcast.com. If you like the show and want to support it, you can! Go to libertarianchristians.com, where you can donate to LCI and buy The Protestant Libertarian Podcast Merch! Also, please consider giving me a star rating and leaving me a review, it really helps expand the show's profile! Thanks!

In this episode I reflect on the relationship between the ascension of Jesus, his status as king over all creation, and inaugurated eschatology. The resurrected Jesus was taken up into heaven during his ascension and currently sits at the right hand of God, ruling over all creation as king and presiding over the cosmic temple as priest. Because of this, the promised ‘final days' have already arrived. God's kingdom grows through the empowering Spirit which the ascended Jesus poured out upon his church to proclaim the gospel to the ends of the earth. The eschatological end has been inaugurated and will be completed upon the return of Jesus. I explore how passages like Acts 1:1-11, Matthew 28:18-20, Hebrews 1, and Psalm 110 attest to this reality, why we often ignore the dangerous political ramifications of the ascension, and the impact on Biblical studies and theology. The Protestant Libertarian Podcast is a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute and a part of the Christians For Liberty Network. The Libertarian Christian Institute can be found at www.libertarianchristians.com.Questions, comments, suggestions? Please reach out to me at theprotestantlibertarian@gmail.com.  You can also follow the podcast on Twitter: @prolibertypod, and YouTube, @ProLibertyPod, where you will get shorts and other exclusive video content. For more about the show, you can go to theprotestantlibertarianpodcast.com. If you like the show and want to support it, you can! Go to libertarianchristians.com, where you can donate to LCI and buy The Protestant Libertarian Podcast Merch! Also, please consider giving me a star rating and leaving me a review, it really helps expand the show's profile! Thanks!

C dans l'air du 19 décembre 2025 - Affaire Epstein : des nouvelles photos avant le couperet ?Nos experts :- Laurence HAÏM - Journaliste spécialiste des États-Unis et autrice de Ghislaine Maxwell, une femme amoureuse- Virginie VILAR - Grand reporter Complément d'enquête et France Télévisions- Grégory PHILIPPS - Rédacteur en chef international LCI et ancien correspondant aux États-Unis- Alban MIKOCZY - Grand reporter France Télévisions

C dans l'air du 19 décembre 2025 - Affaire Epstein : des nouvelles photos avant le couperet ?Le jour J. Ce vendredi, le ministère de la Justice s'apprête à publier l'intégralité des documents non classifiés en sa possession sur Jeffrey Epstein, sa complice Ghislaine Maxwell, qui purge une peine de vingt ans de prison, et toutes les personnes impliquées dans les procédures judiciaires. Les documents attendus pourraient embarrasser nombre de personnalités, notamment du monde des affaires, de la politique ou du spectacle, qui gravitaient dans l'orbite du financier, y compris Donald Trump. De nombreux soupçons sont portés sur le président américain. Les photos et emails déjà publiés ne font plus de doute sur l'amitié entre Donald Trump et Jeffrey Epstein mais interrogent sur la nature de leurs liens. Le président américain était-il au courant du réseau sexuel du financier new-yorkais, mort en prison en 2019 ? Une nouvelle polémique alimente le scandale. Ghislaine Maxwell, ex-compagne et complice de Jeffrey Epstein, est accusée d'avoir bénéficié d'un traitement de faveur carcéral profitant de conditions moins strictes, après avoir été transférée à la prison fédérale de Bryan, au Texas. Un privilège qui interroge et entretient le doute sur le degré de complicité entre le prédateur sexuel et Donald Trump. Parmi les personnalités impliquées dans le réseau de traite d'êtres humains à des fins sexuelles, mis en place par Jeffrey Epstein, on retrouve Jean-Luc Brunel. L'ancien agent de mannequins français était considéré comme l'un des "principaux pourvoyeurs" de jeunes filles. Mis en examen pour "viol sur mineur", il a été retrouvé mort, pendu dans sa cellule en février 2022. Un autre homme, Daniel S, est soupçonné d'avoir joué le rôle de rabatteur de femmes en France pour Jeffrey Epstein. Il est présenté comme étant un ancien photographe de mode, et manager d'une chaîne de télé sur la mode basée en Russie. Malgré les soupçons sur son implication dans le réseau Epstein, il n'a pourtant jamais été inquiété par la justice. Son nom a beaucoup fait parler ces dernières semaines. Michael Wolff, auteur du best-seller "Le Feu et la Fureur", a le président américain dans sa ligne de mire, ainsi que sa femme Melania. Celui qui a recueilli, entre 2014 et 2019, les confidences de Jeffrey Epstein, s'est intéressé à la rencontre du couple présidentiel. Et le journaliste l'assure : la Première dame aurait été présentée à son mari par Jeffrey Epstein. Ce que réfute Melania Trump allant jusqu'à le menacer d'une action en justice. À quel point l'affaire Epstein peut-elle faire tomber Donald Trump ? Qui était Jean-Luc Brunel, l'un des "principaux pourvoyeurs" de jeunes filles pour Jeffrey Epstein ? Qui est Michael Wolff, ce journaliste voulant faire trembler le couple présidentiel américain ?Nos experts :- Laurence HAÏM - Journaliste spécialiste des États-Unis et autrice de Ghislaine Maxwell, une femme amoureuse- Virginie VILAR - Grand reporter Complément d'enquête et France Télévisions- Grégory PHILIPPS - Rédacteur en chef international LCI et ancien correspondant aux États-Unis- Alban MIKOCZY - Grand reporter France Télévisions

Il ne manquait peut être que M6 et Gulli à sa tournée médiatique XXL. Depuis deux mois, il est impossible d'échapper à Jordan Bardella, président du Rassemblement national, en allumant votre télévision  : LCI, TF1, BFMTV, France 2, France 3, France 5, CNews. Il est partout pour faire campagne d'une élection présidentielle 2027 dont on ignore tout et pour vendre son dernier livre paru chez Fayard, la maison amie made in Bolloré. Parfois mê ...

In this episode I talk with Dr. Eric Schansberg, professor of economics at Indiana University (Southern) about his brand-new book Gen Men: What the Men of Genesis Can Teach Us Today. We discuss the crisis of masculinity in our culture today, the false caricatures about men promoted outside of the church, and why the church has failed to address this issue. We then explore how the men in Genesis reveal what it means to be truly masculine through both their successes and failures, and how men should take initiative, be responsible, serve others, and love God. We also talk about how the American culture is shaping men in very unhealthy ways and the need for authentic discipleship in the church, which is the only way we will ever be able to cultivate true Biblical masculinity.  Media Referenced:Gen Men: https://a.co/d/geryPb1Getting Equipped Discipleship: https://gettingequipped.life/Thoroughly Equipped Discipleship: https://thoroughlyequipped.org/The Word Diet: https://thoroughlyequipped.org/the-word-diet/ The Protestant Libertarian Podcast is a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute and a part of the Christians For Liberty Network. The Libertarian Christian Institute can be found at www.libertarianchristians.com.Questions, comments, suggestions? Please reach out to me at theprotestantlibertarian@gmail.com.  You can also follow the podcast on Twitter: @prolibertypod, and YouTube, @ProLibertyPod, where you will get shorts and other exclusive video content. For more about the show, you can go to theprotestantlibertarianpodcast.com. If you like the show and want to support it, you can! Go to libertarianchristians.com, where you can donate to LCI and buy The Protestant Libertarian Podcast Merch! Also, please consider giving me a star rating and leaving me a review, it really helps expand the show's profile! Thanks!

In this festive episode of the Libertarian Christian Podcast, host Cody Cook and guest Jacqueline Isaacs unpack her viral 2011 article A Christmas Carol: A Capitalist Story. Despite Dickens' socialist leanings, the story he crafts actually depends on free markets—without Scrooge's wealth, there's no life-saving operation for Tiny Tim, no turkey for the Cratchits--no redemption arc at all. Isaacs argues capitalism isn't the villain; it's the stage. Even selfish Scrooge fuels prosperity via the “invisible hand,” while transformed Scrooge proves voluntary generosity trumps state poorhouses.Also: which political demographic are the modern day Scrooges? Does the Grinch make a case for commercialism? Which film adaptation of A Christmas Carol is the best? And the oft-forgotten anti-slavery verse in "O Holy Night." Don't get humbugged by socialist talking points--listen to this compelling conversation or else the Ghost of Christmases Libertarian might just come to pay you a visit tonight.Links referenced in this conversation:A Christmas Carol: A Capitalist StoryJacqueline Isaacs on X and Linkedin.The Institute for Faith, Work, & EconomicsJacqueline's Washington Times article "Seeing the People Behind Adam Smith's 'Invisible Hand'"Bellwether CommunicationsCalled to Freedom: Why You Can Be Christian and LibertarianAudio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com Use code LCI50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings and also support LCI!Full Podsworth Ad Read BEFORE & AFTER processing:https://youtu.be/vbsOEODpQGs  ★ Support this podcast ★

Devant les militaires de la 27ᵉ brigade d'infanterie de montagne de Varces (Isère), jeudi 27 novembre, le ton d'Emmanuel Macron se fait grave. « L'accélération des crises, le durcissement des menaces me conduisent à proposer aujourd'hui un service national purement militaire qui, sans être universel, peut engager toute une génération », déclare le président de la République. Fondé sur le volontariat, ce service militaire national doit durer dix mois, concerner majoritairement des jeunes âgés de 18 à 19 ans et être effectué « uniquement sur le territoire national ».Mais comment cette nouvelle mouture du service militaire peut-elle permettre de répondre, de France, au « durcissement des menaces », en particulier celles proférées par Vladimir Poutine ? Les armées nationales ont-elles les moyens d'accueillir ces jeunes recrues, et ce, dès l'été 2026, comme cela a été annoncé par le chef de l'Etat ? Enfin, la France, comme l'Europe, cherche-t-elle à préparer les esprits à une éventuelle entrée en guerre contre la Russie ?Dans cet épisode du podcast « L'Heure du Monde », Elise Vincent et Chloé Hoorman, journalistes chargées des questions de défense au service International du Monde, mettent cette mesure présidentielle en regard de la réalité de la menace russe et des besoins des armées françaisesUn épisode de Marion Bothorel. Réalisation : Thomas Zeng. Présentation et rédaction en chef : Thomas Baumgartner. Dans cet épisode : extraits du discours du général Mandon au 107e congrès des maires et présidents d'intercommunalités de France, à Paris, le 18 novembre 2025 ; de la conférence de presse d'Emmanuel Macron, le 27 novembre 2025, à Varces ; de reportages diffusés sur Euronews, le 20 novembre 2025, et sur LCI, le 20 novembre 2025 ; d'une chronique dans l'émission « C à vous », sur France 5, le 22 novembre 2025 ; de l'émission « C ce soir » du 25 novembre 2025 ; et d'une déclaration faite par Vladimir Poutine, le 2 décembre 2025.Cet épisode a été publié le 11 décembre 2025. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

In this episode I talk with Dr. Ross Hastings, Professor of Theology at Regent College, Vancouver, about his brand-new book “The Glory of the Ascension: Celebrating a Doctrine for the Life of the Church”, out now on IVP. Dr. Hastings explains the ascension, why it matters for everyone and everything, why it is often neglected by Christians, what it tells us about Jesus as king and priest, the Trinity, and the church. We also explore the political consequences of Jesus as the ascended king over all creation, the inauguration of the eschaton, and how the ascension should transform the way we worship God and serve others.  Media Referenced:The Glory of the Ascension: https://a.co/d/5YVqwUcDr. Hastings Bio: https://www.regent-college.edu/faculty/hastings-ross/ The Protestant Libertarian Podcast is a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute and a part of the Christians For Liberty Network. The Libertarian Christian Institute can be found at www.libertarianchristians.com.Questions, comments, suggestions? Please reach out to me at theprotestantlibertarian@gmail.com.  You can also follow the podcast on Twitter: @prolibertypod, and YouTube, @ProLibertyPod, where you will get shorts and other exclusive video content. For more about the show, you can go to theprotestantlibertarianpodcast.com. If you like the show and want to support it, you can! Go to libertarianchristians.com, where you can donate to LCI and buy The Protestant Libertarian Podcast Merch! Also, please consider giving me a star rating and leaving me a review, it really helps expand the show's profile! Thanks!

Host Doug Stuart welcomes back Katherine Mangu-Ward, Editor-in-Chief at Reason and co-host of the Reason Roundtable, for a candid conversation about what it means to be "the normal person in the room"—especially as a libertarian. Together, they unpack the challenges and rewards of approaching political dialogue with humility, common ground, and empathy rather than combative debate tactics. Katherine Mangu-Ward shares her evolution from zealous young debater to a more seasoned, thoughtful advocate for liberty, reflecting on the importance of reading the room, resisting the urge to "win" arguments, and planting seeds for long-term change.The conversation also dives into common libertarian stereotypes, the pitfalls of contrarianism, and the temptation of conspiracy thinking—especially in a post-COVID world. They discuss the importance of rhetorical strategy, the value of gradual versus radical reform, hypocrisy-detecting instincts, and why demonstrating real-life alternatives to state solutions is both necessary and inspiring. From personal anecdotes to reflections on political polarization, this episode offers practical wisdom for libertarians and anyone interested in effective, principled conversations about freedom.Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com Use code LCI50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings and also support LCI!Full Podsworth Ad Read BEFORE & AFTER processing:https://youtu.be/vbsOEODpQGs  ★ Support this podcast ★

L'année 2026 s'annonce chargée pour Rachida Dati. En mars, elle tentera une nouvelle fois de conquérir la Mairie de Paris. Puis, en septembre, la ministre de la culture sera jugée devant la chambre correctionnelle du tribunal de Paris pour « corruption et trafic d'influence ». L'enquête, ouverte en 2019, porte sur ses missions de conseil pour Renault-Nissan en tant qu'avocate, entre 2010 et 2012, alors qu'elle siégeait au Parlement européen.Au terme de six années de procédure, les juges qui ont instruit le dossier estiment que l'activité de Rachida Dati au Parlement européen « s'apparent[ait] à du lobbying », au profit de Carlos Ghosn, ex-patron de Renault-Nissan, ce qui « paraît incompatible tant avec son mandat qu'avec la profession d'avocat ». Carlos Ghosn lui aurait versé, en contrepartie, 900 000 euros d'honoraires. Rachida Dati conteste les accusations et dénonce une procédure « infondée ».Son nom apparaît également dans d'autres dossiers à des degrés divers : questions autour de prestations pour Gaz de France, interrogation sur un contrat avec la société de conseil Alpha One Partners, affaire dite « des bijoux », ou encore signalements relatifs à des liens supposés avec l'Azerbaïdjan et le Qatar, non déclarés à la Haute Autorité pour la transparence de la vie publique. La nature et l'état d'avancement de ces dossiers diffèrent, mais tous alimentent une question : Rachida Dati a-t-elle sciemment profité de ses fonctions politiques pour s'enrichir ? Et pour quelles conséquences ?Que recouvrent exactement ces affaires ? Quels éléments sont établis ? Dans cet épisode de « L'Heure du Monde », Rémi Dupré, journaliste au service Enquêtes du Monde, démêle les différentes affaires judiciaires dans lesquelles le nom de Rachida Dati apparaît.Un épisode de Marion Bothorel. Réalisation : Amandine Robillard. Présentation et rédaction en chef : Claire Leys. Dans cet épisode : extraits de l'émission de « C à vous » du 18 juin 2025, de l'émission « Cash Investigation » et de l'émission « Complément d'enquête » diffusées sur France 2 respectivement le 7 septembre 2015 et le 4 juin 2025, d'interviews de Rachida Dati accordées à RMC le 14 mars 2014, à LCI et France 24 le 23 juillet 2025 et à l'émission « On n'est pas couché » diffusée sur France 2 le 16 novembre 2015, d'un reportage d'Euronews publié le 24 janvier 2019, du journal de 13 heures de TF1 le 14 juillet 2009, du journal « 28 Minutes » d'Arte du 25 juillet 2025, d'un flash de Franceinfo du 23 juillet 2025 et du journal de 7 heures de France Inter du 23 juillet 2025.Cet épisode a été publié le 3 décembre 2025.---Pour soutenir "L'Heure du Monde" et notre rédaction, abonnez-vous sur abopodcast.lemonde.fr Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

In Genesis 3:5, the woman eats from the tree because the serpent promised she would be “like God”. This reveals the fundamental sin of humanity: trying to grasp for a power they weren't intended to have. I discuss the historical and literary context of Genesis 1-11, the relationship between myth, history, and truth, and the purpose of these chapters. I then explain Genesis 1-3, showing how God created a good world, made humans in his image and gave them power to rule over creation (but not each other!), and how the human desire to become like God is the root of our problems. I reflect on how Genesis should shape our understanding of human power and why we should be skeptical of political systems.  Media Referenced:John Walton Interview: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-109-understanding-old-testament-prophecy-with-john-walton/Carmen Joy Imes Interview: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-69-being-gods-image-with-carmen-joy-imes/ The Protestant Libertarian Podcast is a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute and a part of the Christians For Liberty Network. The Libertarian Christian Institute can be found at www.libertarianchristians.com.Questions, comments, suggestions? Please reach out to me at theprotestantlibertarian@gmail.com.  You can also follow the podcast on Twitter: @prolibertypod, and YouTube, @ProLibertyPod, where you will get shorts and other exclusive video content. For more about the show, you can go to theprotestantlibertarianpodcast.com. If you like the show and want to support it, you can! Go to libertarianchristians.com, where you can donate to LCI and buy The Protestant Libertarian Podcast Merch! Also, please consider giving me a star rating and leaving me a review, it really helps expand the show's profile! Thanks!

This week we are welcoming back ChatGPT to the show to talk about their evolution since we last spoke and how they think they can be of service in the improv world. Iain chats with the newly-upgraded AI about the growing visibility of improv, how performers are using technology as a creative tool, and what the future might look like as human improvisers and AI learn to play together. We also explore the rise of improv across the UK, the joy of pun-based games, and why British audiences seem to love awkward humour more than anyone else. It's an unusual episode, but a fascinating conversation about creativity, connection and the ever-changing world of improv. So pour yourself a cuppa, sit back and enjoy this unconventional chat about improv, technology and everything in between.

Ce n'est qu'un scénario, mais il décrit ce qui pourrait se produire si la Russie poursuit dans son désir de renouer avec son passé. Dans une note détaillée et documentée, l'institut Montaigne étudie la façon dont la Russie pourrait s'attaquer aux Etats Baltes, en passant par la ville et la rivière de Narva. Dans « La Story », le podcast d'actualité des « Echos », Pierrick Fay et son invité Michel Duclos s'interroge sur la stratégie russe et sur le désengagement américain.« La Story » est un podcast des « Echos » présenté par Pierrick Fay. Cet épisode a été enregistré en décembre 2025. Rédaction en chef : Clémence Lemaistre. Invité : Michel Duclos (Conseiller spécial – Géopolitique et Diplomatie à l'Institut Montaigne et auteur de la note [Scénarios] : L'OTAN à l'épreuve de la menace russe : l'hypothèse balte (novembre 2025). Réalisation : Willy Ganne. Musique : Théo Boulenger. Identité graphique : Upian. Photo : Mikhail Tereshchenko/TASS via ZUMA Press/SIPA. Sons : Euronews, extrait « Squad 22 ZOV », extrait série « Occupied », LCI.Retrouvez l'essentiel de l'actualité économique grâce à notre offre d'abonnement Access : abonnement.lesechos.fr/lastory Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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LCP host Cody Cook welcomes Dr. Gary Chartier to discuss his book, Christianity and the Nation-State. Chartier, Distinguished Professor of Law and Business Ethics and Associate Dean of the Zapara School of Business at La Sierra University, challenges Christian nationalism and state authority, advocating for a pluralist, consensual political order rooted in radical consociationalism. He critiques both nationalist and center-left establishment views, proposing a society of overlapping voluntary networks rather than our current system of territorial monopolies on force. Drawing from medieval Europe's fragmented authority, he envisions a libertarian society where diverse, overlapping identities can thrive without coercive state power. Chartier emphasizes cosmopolitanism–rejecting homogeneity while affirming equal moral standing–and argues that liberty fosters human flourishing without undermining Christian values. This thought-provoking conversation blends theology, ethics, and politics, offering fresh insights into how Christians can engage society without ruling it. Tune in to explore Chartier's compelling vision for a freer, more diverse world—available at GaryChartier.net or wherever fine books are sold!Books by Gary Chartier discussed in this episode:Christianity and the Nation-StateThe Conscience of an AnarchistLoving CreationThe Analogy of LoveAudio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com Use code LCI50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings and also support LCI!Full Podsworth Ad Read BEFORE & AFTER processing:https://youtu.be/vbsOEODpQGs  ★ Support this podcast ★

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Samedi 1er novembre, Mathis, qui aurait dû fêter ses 20 ans cet automne, a été mortellement fauché par un chauffard dans le centre de Lille. Le conducteur avait consommé du protoxyde d'azote. Aussi appelé gaz hilarant, il est en accès libre, on s'en sert par exemple pour faire monter la crème chantilly.Mais depuis quelques années, son usage est détourné. Des jeunes, voire très jeunes, le respirent pour ressentir, à bas prix, une forme d'étourdissement. Une pratique loin d'être sans risque. Brûlures, troubles neurologiques, paralysie, le “proto” a, dans certains cas, conduit à la mort. Une substance addictive dont se servent aussi les proxénètes pour appâter les mineurs dans des trafics sexuels.On fait le point sur le protoxyde d'azote et ses nombreux dangers avec Véronique Hunsinger, journaliste santé au Parisien et deux membres de l'édition des Yvelines du journal : Mehdi Gherdane et Elisabeth Gardet.Écoutez Code source sur toutes les plates-formes audio : Apple Podcast (iPhone, iPad), Amazon Music, Podcast Addict ou Castbox, Deezer, Spotify.Crédits. Direction de la rédaction : Pierre Chausse - Rédacteur en chef : Jules Lavie - Reporter : Barbara Gouy - Production : Anaïs Godard, Clara Grouzis et Clémentine Spiler - Réalisation et mixage : Pierre Chaffanjon - Musiques : François Clos, Audio Network - Archives : TF1, LCI et France Télévisions Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

In this episode, Jacob analyzes how conspiracy theory culture has grown across the political spectrum, using the recent Dave Smith vs. Seth Dillon exchange on Piers Morgan as a launchpad. Jacob reflects on the tension Christians face in a world overwhelmed by information, propaganda, and the rapid spread of mistrust toward institutions. Looking closely at foreign policy failures, government deception, and cultural tribalism, he explains why skepticism can be healthy — yet warns against replacing one blind trust with another. The conversation also explores how the rise of AI, deepfakes, and hyperpolarized online spaces makes discerning truth harder than ever, especially for Christians seeking to live faithfully in an empire of disinformation.Jacob then addresses how blowback, identity politics, and a broken media environment fuel radicalization on the right. Using examples like Nick Fuentes, Israel-Palestine debates, and reactions to Charlie Kirk's death, he explains how dishonest narratives — whether from governments, commentators, or influencers — strengthen the worst impulses in conspiracy theory culture. Instead of demonizing people or censoring them, Jacob argues for honest dialogue, principled skepticism, and Christian integrity. The episode closes with a call for the church to resist grievance-based politics and pursue truth, peace, and a kingdom-centered worldview in the midst of cultural chaos.Full Episode Notes at BiblicalAnarchyPodcast.comThe Biblical Anarchy Podcast is part of the Christians For Liberty Network, a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute. Audio cleaned up with the Podsworth App!https://podsworth.comUse code LCI50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings and also support LCI!

In this episode I talk with Dr. Carmen Joy Imes about her brand-new book Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters. We discuss the rich theology of God's family in both the Old and New Testaments, particularly the significance of all people being created in the image of God, the calling of Abraham's family to rescue the world, the failures of Israel, and the restoration of God's family through Jesus. We then discuss how the modern church has become divided over theology, politics, and culture, and why understanding our identity as members of God's family can help us overcome the divides which plague the church. Dr. Imes also discusses how people have been hurt by the church and gives advice to those who want to walk away. This is a theologically rich and extremely relevant conversation which proves that the church will always matter.  Media Referenced:Becoming God's Family: https://a.co/d/bxoUHEqDr. Imes on YouTube: @CarmenJoyImesPhDDr. Imes on Substack: https://substack.com/@carmenjoyimesDr. Imes on X: @carmenjoyimesInterview for Being God's Image: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-69-being-gods-image-with-carmen-joy-imes/ The Protestant Libertarian Podcast is a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute and a part of the Christians For Liberty Network. The Libertarian Christian Institute can be found at www.libertarianchristians.com.Questions, comments, suggestions? Please reach out to me at theprotestantlibertarian@gmail.com.  You can also follow the podcast on Twitter: @prolibertypod, and YouTube, @ProLibertyPod, where you will get shorts and other exclusive video content. For more about the show, you can go to theprotestantlibertarianpodcast.com. If you like the show and want to support it, you can! Go to libertarianchristians.com, where you can donate to LCI and buy The Protestant Libertarian Podcast Merch! Also, please consider giving me a star rating and leaving me a review, it really helps expand the show's profile! Thanks!

In this episode, Doug Stuart and Jacob Winograd sit down with James Lindsay to explore whether the West — and Israel by extension — can escape what Lindsay calls the “trap of catharsis.” Drawing from his recent essay Civilization vs. Catharsis, James explains how our culture has replaced reason and moral responsibility with emotional release — a worldview that seeks justice through outrage and purification rather than truth and reconciliation. Together, the discussion unpacks how this mindset, rooted in critical theory and postmodern thought, shapes everything from social movements to the global narratives surrounding Israel, the West, and the meaning of civilization itself.But this wasn't a debate — it was an attempt to understand. Doug and Jacob press James on the taboos surrounding foreign policy discussion, the tendency to frame every disagreement as friend versus enemy, and whether defending the West from ideological decay risks mirroring the same tribalism it seeks to resist. The conversation wrestles with the spiritual and moral foundations of truth, liberty, and civilization — and asks whether any of them can survive without humility, repentance, and the courage to confront our own moral blindness.Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com Use code LCI50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings and also support LCI!Full Podsworth Ad Read BEFORE & AFTER processing:https://youtu.be/vbsOEODpQGs  ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, Jacob shares his recent guest appearance on The Larry Sharpe Show, joined by fellow Christian libertarian Amity. The conversation centers around the often-repeated slogan “politics is downstream of culture,” with Jacob arguing that this is only half the truth. When people can't afford rent, groceries, housing, or health care, culture doesn't remain abstract; it reacts — often violently. The discussion explores how monetary policy, inflation, and government distortion of markets shape cultural norms, time preference, hope for the future, and even the ability of families to form and thrive. Jacob and Amity explain how artificially low interest rates, cronyism, federal subsidies, and barriers to local production inflate the cost of living and erode long-term thinking, while cheap consumer goods mask deeper economic instability. Larry pushes the conversation into cultural psychology — asking why Americans consume impulsively, carry massive debt, and increasingly lose hope for marriage, homeownership, and purpose. Jacob and Amity respond by showing the tight feedback loop between economic suffering, social despair, and political polarization, alongside the Christian vision of work, rest, service, and meaningful community. Together they dissect generational hopelessness, declining marriage rates, the rise of socialism among young people, the moral hazards of government programs, and why solving cultural decline requires both spiritual renewal and economic reform. The conversation concludes with a challenge to Christians and libertarians alike: cultivate homes, churches, and communities built on service, responsibility, and example — while tearing down the economic and political structures that keep people trapped in cycles of dependency, resentment, and despair.Full Episode Notes at BiblicalAnarchyPodcast.comThe Biblical Anarchy Podcast is part of the Christians For Liberty Network, a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute. Audio cleaned up with the Podsworth App!https://podsworth.comUse code LCI50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings and also support LCI! 

Hosts Doug Stuart and Cody Cook have a lively exploration of movies and their deeper significance beyond mere entertainment. The conversation kicks off with playful banter about the differences—or pretensions—between the terms "film," "movie," and "cinema," before diving into their personal journeys into movie appreciation, including the influence of family, childhood favorites, and the allure of old TV comedies.As the discussion unfolds, Doug Stuart and Cody Cook tackle how movies clarify, challenge, and shape values, examining the artistic, message-driven, and thematic layers beneath the surface. They consider why storytelling is central to human experience and how films, like the Bible, can illuminate questions about morality, suffering, and meaning.The episode highlights how both Christian and libertarian themes can emerge from unlikely cinematic places. From the rich symbolism and messaging in blockbusters like Jurassic Park and Minority Report to the nuanced character dynamics in The Dark Knight trilogy, Cody Cook breaks down how central planning, redemption, forgiveness, and the problem of evil play out on the big screen. The conversation also covers cult classics, overlooked gems, genre preferences, and how personal references and pop culture literacy shape one's perspective on film.Listeners are invited to reconsider the films they love—not just as sources of entertainment, but as vehicles for reflection, values, and even theological conversation. Whether you're a cinephile, a casual watcher, or someone looking for libertarian or Christian undertones in your favorite movies, this episode is packed with recommendations, insight, and plenty of food for thought.Have a film that fits the libertarian or Christian mold? Doug Stuart and Cody Cook want to hear from you! Reach out and join the ongoing conversation about the transformative power of movies.Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com Use code LCI50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings and also support LCI!Full Podsworth Ad Read BEFORE & AFTER processing:https://youtu.be/vbsOEODpQGs  ★ Support this podcast ★

Are you confused about libertarian talking points like cryptocurrency, gold standards, central banks, and fractional reserves? Mike Maharrey, a seasoned expert from Money Metals Exchange and the Tenth Amendment Center, joins us for our "Money for Dummies" episode. Mike helps Cody Cook (the perennial stand-in for monetary dummies) demystify complex economic concepts for everyday libertarians, tackling questions like: what is money, why did humans invent it, and where do banks come in? From the evolution of gold-backed currency to today's fiat system, Mike traces how governments and central banks, like the Federal Reserve, drive inflation by printing money unchecked—building a debt-fueled economy. Also: are trade deficits a bad thing? Can tariffs make a country rich? Should a gold standard or a competing market for money predominate?Tune in for a clear, engaging guide to understanding money's role in our economy, and why central planning fails.For more from Mike Maharrey, check out his work at moneymetals.com/news and listen to The Midweek Memo podcast.Other resources mentioned in this conversation:The Godarchy PodcastCarl Menger's The Origins of MoneyAudio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com Use code LCI50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings and also support LCI!Full Podsworth Ad Read BEFORE & AFTER processing:https://youtu.be/vbsOEODpQGs  ★ Support this podcast ★