One major difference between authoritarians and libertarians is where we believe order is derived. Authoritarians believe the world is naturally chaotic and need central planners to order everything. Libertarians believe the world is naturally ordered, and that central planners introduce chaos. This idea of spontaneous order can be traced back to the early Confucians. Take a listen!
Christians tend to think of culture as something to be conquered. That is, a "worldly" problem that needs to be "Christianized." But is this the Christian way to think about it? LISTEN NOW: https://mereliberty.com/026
This is from an older series I did called Flashes of Liberty. It's short profile on John Locke. FOL will be incorporated into the NEW Dare to Think (DTT) format. A new DTT episode w/ the new format will be airing January 22. In the meantime, check this out and let me know what you think.
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Summary - Reformed Libertarians with Gregory Baus
Today I’m announcing a new podcast that I’ve been working on and will be co-hosting. Many of you know that I’m a Reformed Christian who is also libertarian. But what you may not realize, is the extent to which my libertarian views are grounded in the Reformed faith. For the past years, I’ve been one of the only Reformed libertarians with a major platform.
This has created a challenge to me to provide content on seemingly disparate topics, but this takes away from my ability to focus in the topics I’m better known for and would prefer to refine my focus on. So today, I’m making an announcement about this new project with my friend and colleague, Gregory Baus. I will be co-hosting this new podcast, in addition to this podcast, Dare to Think - which will only get better. I’m excited about the opportunities.
Join me, Kerry Baldwin with Gregory Baus, as we Dare to Think about ...
Shane Rosenthal | Featured Guest
Shane Rosenthal is the founder and host of The Humble Skeptic podcast which seeks to explore the beliefs and ideas that shape our lives. He was one of the original creators of the White Horse Inn radio broadcast, which he also hosted from 2019-2021. Shane was one of the authors of the book Defending the Faith: Essays on Apologetics and has been a frequent contributor over the years to Modern Reformation magazine. He is a graduate of Cal-State Fullerton (B.A. Humanities) and Westminster Seminary California (M.A. Historical Theology), and resides with his family in St. Louis.
Summary - Shane Rosenthal and the Humility of Healthy Skepticism
Amid all the tribalism and polarization we see today, Christians could learn something from The Humble Skeptic Podcast. Shane Rosenthal, host of the Humble Skeptic Podcast, joined me to discuss this new project, and the value of thoughtful and reflective ...
