Self Ownership - AC046

Self Ownership - AC046

Author: AnarchoChristian December 8, 2019 Duration: 24:17

At its heart, AnarchoChristian is a deep and often challenging exploration of what it means to live a faithful life within-or perhaps apart from-the structures of earthly power. This podcast carefully examines the tension between ultimate allegiance to divine authority and the demands of modern political systems. Each episode delves into scriptural teachings and historical context, questioning how contemporary social and political "state worship" shapes, and often conflicts with, core Christian convictions. The conversation isn't about partisan politics, but rather a fundamental re-evaluation of where a believer's primary loyalty must lie. Through thoughtful dialogue and scriptural analysis, the host unpacks the radical idea of "No king but Christ," moving it from a historical slogan to a practical, daily consideration. Listeners will encounter a perspective that pushes beyond conventional religious-political alliances, inviting them to scrutinize long-held assumptions about citizenship, obedience, and kingdom. The AnarchoChristian podcast provides a unique space for those who feel that disconnect between faith and state, offering a rigorous, biblically grounded framework for navigating that complex relationship. It’s for anyone who has ever wondered if the demands of God and the demands of government can truly be reconciled, or if a more profound, scriptural separation is called for.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 99

AnarchoChristian - Evaluating the relationship between the Christian and the state
Podcast Episodes
It'll Be Anarchy - AC083 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:56
William Golding won a Nobel Prize for the Lord of the Flies, a novel showing the fatalistic depths of human depravity without authoritative oversight. But is this a fair depiction of anarchy, and an inevitable outcome of…
God is my Fuhrer - AC082 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:42:37
Martin Niemoller coined the phrase "God is my Fuhrer" in opposition to the rise of the Third Reich. Let's examine some of his sermons, and other writings, to see what lead him to defy rising Nationalism, and ultimately l…
Answering Greg Koukl - AC081 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:02
Greg Koukl published a short video critiquing Christian Anarchism. Let's listen in, and see if we can answer his objections. AnarchoChristian Resources: Episode 63 - No King But Christ - https://www.anarchochristian.com/…
Consistency vs. Pragmatism - AC080 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:05
I was invited to the Libertarian Christian Institute Podcast to have a conversation about politics, and anarchism. AnarchoChristian Resources: Episode 51 - Ayn Rand - https://www.anarchochristian.com/ayn-rand-ac051/ Epis…
Postmillennialism - AC079 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:23
Did Postmillennialism, an interpretation within Christian eschatology, play a major role in the development of today's statist progressive American politics? AnarchoChristian Resources: Past Episodes on Dispensationalism…
Christianity and Atomic Bombs - AC078 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:11
How should Christians view the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki? Let's go over some important details, war theory, and quotes from significant sources to see if we can get passed the rhetoric and find a view con…
Psalm 33 - AC077 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:52
"Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord," is commonly associated with American symbols like flags, DC monuments, and Independence Day; but which nation is Psalm 33 talking about, and what else does it say about othe…
The Church of Christ and World-Powers - AC076 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:01
What is the relationship of the Church to World Powers? David Lipscomb examined the three possible answers in this 1866 article, "The Church of Christ and World-Powers". AnarchoChristian Resources: Lipscomb and Romans 13…
Frederick Douglass on Independence and Christianity - AC075 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:21
Frederick Douglass is one of the few historical figures that seems loved by everyone, but during his day he had some stinging remarks that should still challenge us today. Other Resources mentioned in the show: Fourth of…
The Folly and Madness of War from John Wesley - AC074 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
John Wesley is well known as the father of the Methodist church, but few know about his ardent anti-war statements. AnarchoChristian Resources: C.H. Spurgeon and Christian War Fever - https://www.anarchochristian.com/chr…