The Libertarian Christian Podcast
Libertarian Christian Institute
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In this thought-provoking episode of the Libertarian Christian Podcast, our host Doug Stuart and special guest Cody Cook delve deep into the intricate balance between Christian duty and libertarian principles in the context of taxation. Drawing from the insights from Cody's book, we explore the controversial story in Matthew 17, where Jesus addresses the temple tax and lays the groundwork for a Christian understanding of fiscal obligations.
Guided by the Gospel's wisdom, we unpack the statement "Render unto Caesar what is Caesar's, and unto God what is God's," and its relevance for libertarian Christians today. Cody Cook challenges the mainstream interpretation of divided allegiance between God and Caesar, arguing that the passage is not inherently contradictory for libertarians. As Jesus adeptly navigates the trap set by the Pharisees and Herodians, we learn the subtleties of non-confrontational tax compliance and the avoidance of unnecessary offense.
The duo also tackles broader questions of ownership and property rights, dissecting passages like Psalm 24 and Job 41:11, to contrast divine and human claims. Cody and Doug offer different hermeneutical perspectives, cautioning against simplistic readings and highlighting the historical and economic contexts of the scriptures.
This episode includes references to "Render unto Caesar," Psalm 24, Job 41:11, Matthew 17, and Matthew 22:15-22.
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524 - Re-Issue: Ep 161: The Economics of Human Flourishing, with Russ Roberts Fri, 26 Apr 2024
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523 - Ep 367: Jesus & the Powers, with Michael F. Bird Fri, 19 Apr 2024
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522 - Re-Issue: Ep 111: Free is Beautiful, with Randy England Fri, 12 Apr 2024
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521 - Ep 366: How to Use the Book of Common Prayer, with Drew Keane Fri, 05 Apr 2024
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520 - Re-Issue: Ep 95: A Case for Open Border and Trade Policy, with Jason Brennan Thu, 28 Mar 2024
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519 - Ep 365: Good Neighbor, Bad Citizen, with Domenic Scarcella Fri, 22 Mar 2024
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518 - Re-Issue: Ep 90: What Makes Us Wealthy? with Deirdre McCloskey Fri, 15 Mar 2024
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517 - Ep 364: Faith, Allegiance, and Empire: Exploring Political Theology with Preston Sprinkle Fri, 08 Mar 2024
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516 - Re-Issue: Ep 25: Jesus, the Bible, & Politics, with Brian Zahnd Fri, 01 Mar 2024
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515 - Ep 363: How to Talk about Politics without Killing Each Other, with Corey Nathan Fri, 23 Feb 2024
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514 - Re-Issue: Ep 192: How to have Grace-filled Conversations, with Beth Silvers Fri, 16 Feb 2024
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513 - Ep 362: Libertarian Answers to a Theologian's Questions Fri, 09 Feb 2024
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512 - Re-Issue: Ep 181: Grandstanding, with Justin Tosi and Brandon Warmke Fri, 02 Feb 2024
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511 - Ep 361: The Three Languages of Politics, with Arnold Kling Fri, 26 Jan 2024
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510 - Re-Issue: Ep 55: Social Justice and Libertarianism, with Jason Jewell Fri, 19 Jan 2024
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509 - Ep 360: How Cities Emerged as Centers of Progress, with Chelsea Follett Fri, 12 Jan 2024
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508 - Re-Issue: Ep 15: Peter Enns on Biblical Interpretation, Trusting God, and a Life of Faith Fri, 05 Jan 2024
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506 - Ep 358: Why it's Okay to Mind Your Own Business, with Brandon Warmke Fri, 22 Dec 2023
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505 - Re-Issue: Ep 45: Christmas as Anti-Imperial Good News Fri, 15 Dec 2023
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504 - Ep 357: Core Values of a Libertarian Christian Fri, 08 Dec 2023
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503 - Re-Issue: Ep 153: The World is Getting Better, with Marian Tupy Fri, 01 Dec 2023
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502 - Re-Issue: Ep 228: The Contradictions of Politicized Christianity, with Lee Camp Fri, 24 Nov 2023
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501 - Re-Issue: Ep 41: How to Have Meaningful Conversations, with Russ Roberts Fri, 17 Nov 2023
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500 - Ep 356: A Positive Solution to Climate Change, with David Munson Fri, 10 Nov 2023
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499 - Ep 355: How to Understand Zionism, with Anne Perez Fri, 03 Nov 2023
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498 - Re-Issue: Ep 150: Turn Neither to the Right Nor to the Left, with Eric Schansberg Fri, 27 Oct 2023
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497 - Ep 354: Free Private Cities in Our Time? with Alex Voss Fri, 20 Oct 2023
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496 - Re-Issue: Ep 110: Libertarianism 101 Fri, 13 Oct 2023
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495 - Ep 353: Neil Shenvi & Pat Sawyer on Contemporary Critical Theory, Pt. 2 Fri, 06 Oct 2023
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493 - Ep 351: FreedomFest Interviews: Roman Buhler of KeepNine.org Fri, 22 Sep 2023
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492 - Ep 350: Reading Rundown (Summer Edition), with Alex Bernardo Fri, 15 Sep 2023
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491 - Ep 349: FreedomFest Interviews: Hanna Henrikson of Respect America Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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490 - Ep 348: The Rebirth of Belief in God, with Justin Brierley Fri, 08 Sep 2023
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489 - Ep 347: FreedomFest Interviews: Patrick Carroll of FEE Mon, 04 Sep 2023
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488 - Ep 346: FreedomFest Interviews: Connor Boyack on the Minds of the Youth Fri, 01 Sep 2023
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487 - Ep 345: FreedomFest Interviews: Conservatives Concerned About the Death Penalty Mon, 28 Aug 2023
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486 - Ep 344: FreedomFest Interviews: Doug Bandow on U.S. Foreign Policy Toward China Fri, 25 Aug 2023
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485 - Ep 343: FreedomFest Interviews: Robert Enlow on Educational Freedom Mon, 21 Aug 2023
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484 - Ep 342: FreedomFest Breakout Session: The Liberty Antidote to Christian Nationalism Fri, 18 Aug 2023
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483 - Ep 341: FreedomFest Interviews: Connor Murnane on Free Speech Empowerment Mon, 14 Aug 2023
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482 - Ep 340: FreedomFest Interviews: Uniting Atheists and Christians through Libertarian Activism, w/ AFL President Thomas Sheedy Fri, 11 Aug 2023
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481 - Ep 339: Resurging Nationalism: A Threat to Human Flourishing? Mon, 07 Aug 2023
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480 - Ep 338: FreedomFest Interviews: Bryan Caplan on Why the American Revolution was a Mistake Fri, 04 Aug 2023
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479 - Ep 337: FreedomFest Interviews: Jim Babka on Politics and Spiritual Awakening Fri, 28 Jul 2023
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478 - Ep 336: Balancing Faith and Politics: Understanding Libertarianism from a Christian Perspective Fri, 21 Jul 2023
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477 - Ep 335: Can You Enjoy Nationalism? with Jon Carlson Fri, 14 Jul 2023
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476 - Ep 334: A New Jeffersonian Revolution, with Max Borders Fri, 07 Jul 2023