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The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern Times
Are you a Christian who feels disillusioned by politics?
Do you see political systems—whether democratic, authoritarian, or otherwise—promising change but often leaving you unfulfilled? As followers of Christ, our calling isn’t tied to any earthly power; it’s to live like Jesus, no matter the political landscape.
On this podcast, we explore what it means to set aside man-made allegiances—be they national, partisan, or ideological—and instead take up the Cross. Host Craig Harguess, a former…
Episodes
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesJesus & Bombs? Questioning War Through Song with Jordan Smart
Musician Jordan Smart shares his journey from a religious household in Ohio to becoming a touring artist. He discusses his disillusionment with the church, his…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesFrom Mormon LDS to Freedom in Christ: Unveiling Lies in Medicine, Government, and Religion with Claire Dalton
Craig speaks with Claire Dalton, host of the Clarity podcast where she interviews members of The Chruch of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints who have left the…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesFreedom & Independence in Christ with Mike Maharrey
Craig welcomes back Mike Maharrey for an engaging discussion on the intersection of Christianity, government, and economics. Ever wondered how inflation and…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesGod vs MAGA: Jesus & the Patriots with Josh Nichols
Ever wonder what happens when political figures start getting treated like religious icons? Well, buckle up, because singer-songwriter Josh Nichols is here to…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesJesus on the Cross Explained: Empire and Atonement with Reverend Caleb J. Lines
Was Jesus crucified for challenging the empire or for atoning for humanity's sins? Joined by Reverend Caleb Lines this episode tackles age-old theological…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesDivine Renegade: Creed, Power, Living in Christian Anarchy with the Royal Priest
Join host Craig on a soul-stirring quest as he delves into the unconventional world of Christians who reject political affiliation with the enigmatic Royal…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesChristian Farmer's Ethics vs. Industrial Farming with Michael of Copperhead Hill Farms
Have you ever considered the profound impact your food choices have on your health, the environment, and the local economy? Michael from Copperhead Hill Farms…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesJesus & Acid: Psychedelics and Mystic Medicine
Join Craig and Ivan Soto on The Bad Roman Podcast as they explore the connection between Christianity, anarchy, and psychedelics. In this episode, Ivan…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesJesus Has No Flag with Against All Flags Podcast Team
The Against All Flags podcast team underscore the groundbreaking proclamation of 'No King but Christ' and join us on an exploration of the intriguing…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesBible Translations: Is the Greek Right? with Duncan Palmer
Join Craig and theologian Duncan Kerry Palmer in a riveting exploration of how ancient Greek nuances reshape our understanding of biblical texts. This episode…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesChristian Hip-Hop and Rap: Beats of Belief & Gospel for the Streets with Brother Devan
Join us in this powerful episode as we dive into the inspirational journey of Brother Devan, CEO of Gospel for the Streets. His unique blend of Gospel and…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesChristian Stories: Faith through Fiction with Joseph Macolino
Joseph Macolino is a masterful storyteller whose love for fantasy began in childhood. Joseph shares the evolution of his fictional universe, Evorath, and the…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesCrime and Religion Connection: True Stories and Podcasting with Cristy Ramos of Cristy's Chronicles Podcast
In this special episode of The Bad Roman, we take an atypical yet gripping detour into the sinister world of true crime, religious beliefs, and their troubling…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesAnarchy & Mormonism: Lessons from the Book of Mormon with Casey Beres
When Casey Perez walked away from the Mormon Church, he didn't just leave behind a congregation; he discovered a tapestry of anarchy and voluntaryism hidden…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesChristian Ethics and Stateless Societies: The Anarchist Approach of the Perry Family
Delve into the concept of Christian Anarchism and Voluntarism, examining the journey that leads individuals away from traditional politics towards a voluntary…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesGod’s Country or Jesus’s Kingdom? Navigating the Nexus of Nationalism and Faith in America
Could the intertwining of faith and state authority be warping the very soul of Christianity? Unlock the complexities of Christian nationalism as we sit down…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesWeed and Jesus a Christian Roundtable
Prepare to transcend the common clichés, examining the plant's societal, legal, and religious implications. In this insightful episode of the Bad Roman…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesChristianity Unpacked in ”Good Neighbor, Bad Citizen” with Domenic Scarcella
Are we forgetting the rebellious, defiant nature of Jesus? Have we overlooked his active resistance to the political and religious hierarchies of his time, and…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesPalestinian Christians: Untold Stories from the Ground with Daniel Bannoura
Get ready for an insightful and heart-wrenching journey as we chat with Daniel Benora, a Christian Palestinian, who gives us an inside look into the…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesPalestinians, American-Christians, and Israeli Occupation with Jeffery Stevens
Tune in for an insightful conversation with Jeffrey Stevens, an independent journalist and director of the Azarius Project, as we take a hard look at the…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesJujitsu, God and Taking Health Seriously with Adam Braud
Imagine having a personal trainer, functional nutritionist, author, and pastor all rolled into one guest. Well, we certainly did! Join us as we get up close…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesOff-Grid Living: American Dreams without Social Security Numbers Keturah Lamb
Ever thought about life without a social security number? Keturah Lamb is a fourth-generation member of a family choosing to exist outside of the traditional…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesPolice the Police with Jason Bassler
Get ready, as we are joined by Jason Bassler founder of The Free Thought Project and Police the Police for a candid conversation about political corruption…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesLarken Rose Decodes the Potent Themes of the Jones Plantation Film
What would it look like if we peeled back the curtains of societal discourse and examined the bitter truths often swept under the rug? How would our…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesIdeologies, Freedom & Critical Thinking with Mat and Phil from the Way of Life Podcast
Join Mat, an Aussie pastor, and Phil, a coal miner turned video enthusiast, as they dive deep into global ideological shifts impacting the U.S. and Australia…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesNavigating Revivals in Christianity with Cody Cook
Why is it that religious revivals often spark controversy within the very community they aim to uplift? And how can we bridge the chasm between differing…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesJourneys of Faith: Unpacking Eschatology with Micah and John of City Square Podcast
Have you ever questioned your beliefs about the end times? Have you ever wondered about the different strands of eschatological thought and how they emerged?…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesFrom Soldier to Peacemaker: A Veteran’s Journey Towards Faith and Justice with Joe Chadburn
This episode explores faith and politics with our esteemed guest, decorated US Marine Corps veteran Joe Chadburn. From enduring a childhood marked by bullying…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesThe Legacy of the Early Church with Abby Cleckner (as host)
Abby Cleckner is back to host this episode with your regular host as today’s guest, and we'll be taking a captivating journey into early church history…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesJourney to Freedom with Jared Wall
Jared Wall of the Best Practices podcast joins Craig for the series's latest installment, where Craig invites guests with their own podcasts to discuss their…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesThe Peaceful Way with Jordan Swaim
Craig is joined by Jordan Swaim of The Peaceful Way podcast, which explores the ideas, concepts, and mechanisms that produce peace and reduce violence. Jordan…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesThe Cult of Statism with Larken Rose
Prominent anarchist activist and author Larken Rose joins Craig for a lively discussion on deprogramming people from the cult of statism. People are mostly…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesWhat do jiu-jitsu and anarchism have in common? with Tyler Rose
What happens when the Bad Roman meets a Christian Anarchist while training for jiu-jitsu? He invites him on the show, of course. Tyler Rose and Craig discuss…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesUnmasking the Truth Behind COVID-19 with Jeffrey Hann
In this eye-opening episode of The Bad Roman, we dive deep into the complex world of the COVID-19 pandemic with our guest, Jeffrey Hann, author of the book…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesHistory of Pacifism: From Veteran to Peacemaker with Nicholas Harrelson
Combat-wounded veteran-turned-pacifist Nicholas Harrelson returns to the show to discuss his paper comparing the expressed pacifism of Martin Luther King Jr…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesSpotting Government Manipulations with Michael Storm
Natural-born anarchist Michael Storm of the Toward Anarchy radio show joins Craig to discuss anarchy, covid times, and institutional manipulations. Michael has…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesThe Role of Propaganda in Abusive Relationships with Derek Kreider
Derek Kreider, host of pacifist podcast “The Fourth Way,” joins Craig for a discussion on his latest season about propaganda. What is propaganda? Who…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesLessons from the Trucking Industry with Chris Polk
Craig welcomes back Chris Polk, “professional hornet’s nest kicker”, podcaster, content creator, trainer and truck owner-operator at Blue Ribbon Logistics…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern Times”What about Romans 13?” with Matt Mouzakis
Craig is joined by Matt Mouzakis, worship pastor and co-host of Expedition 44, a popular theology podcast where the ancient languages and context of the Bible…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesFinding Common Ground Between Christian and Secular Anarchists with Alan Mosley
Craig is joined by Alan Mosley, the host of “It’s Too Late with Alan Mosley”, historian and libertarian writer, for a friendly discussion about what Alan, an…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesCan We Love More Than We Hate with Hodey Johns
This week Craig is joined by Hodey Johns, co-host of the Enemy of My Enemy podcast from the We Are Libertarians Network. They discuss focussing on love that…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern Times2022 Year End Round Table: Foster Care, Adoption and the Church
It’s time for the year-end round table! Episode 57 on Foster Care, Adoption & the Church was a hit, so we are revisiting the theme of foster care, adoption…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesChristian Nationalism: Waging an Unholy War with Jay Newman
Jay Newman from Catacomb Podcasts joins Craig to discuss voting and Christian nationalism. Jay’s day job is pitmaster at Shotgun Willie’s Barbecue in…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesPractical Anarchy - Agorism with Lily Forester (Anarchapulco, Anarchaforko)
Lily Forester, of HBO’s “The Anarchists” (Anarchapulco, Anarchaforko) documentary series fame, joins Craig to discuss freedom, anarchism, and agorism. Lily is…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesPawns of the Military-Industrial Complex with Jamie Cain
Jamie Cain, host of the Liberty Uninterrupted podcast, joins Craig to discuss the military-industrial complex as someone who lived as its pawn. Despite his…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesFrom angry An-Cap to peaceful Christian with John Krueger
Craig is joined by John Krueger for a conversation about his journey from being an angry Anarcho-Capitalist to a peaceful Anarcho-Christian. Unjust police…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesTyrants be Gone with Duncan Palmer
The Kingdom of God is at hand! Duncan Palmer joins Craig for a discussion of what the Good News entails and a key point that Christians are missing today: The…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesWhat do gambling and voting have in common? with Paul Varkey
Craig is joined by Paul Varkey for his first-ever podcast appearance. Through his prolific and provocative writings, Paul advocates for liberty, truth…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesTo Vote or Not to Vote with Stephen of Anarcho-Christian
Stephen is from Anarcho-Christian (https://www.anarchochristian.com/), our brother-in-Christ podcast…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesWho’s Church is This? with Dan Morrison
Craig is joined by the Rev. Dr. Dan Morrison, the Assistant Rector of All Saint Anglican Church in Springfield, Missouri. Dan brings his plethora of experience…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesIs Jesus King? with Ian Minielley
Ian Minielly has written several articles for the Bad Roman and most recently is the author of the book The Genetic God. He is passionate about the church…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesUniversal Salvation with Abby Cleckner, Aree Spivey & Scott Goldman
Three brilliant minds join us on this episode to talk about what made them decide Christian universalism makes the most sense compared to other theologies…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesLove and Substance Abuse - Hope for the Addict with Reckless Saints of Nowhere’s Jordan Blake
Jordan Blake is the Executive Director and co-founder of The Reckless Saints of Nowhere. He finished his own rehab journey in 2015 and started Reckless Saints…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesHope of the Kingdom: How God Wins with Jonathan Cannone
Jonathan Cannone is a Jesus-follower, writer, homesteader, teacher, and Kingdom worker. He wrote an article for The Bad Roman blog, The Dream of the City to…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesGod or Government - Who’s in Charge of the World? with Pete Rollo of Rival Nations & Abby Cleckner
In this episode, Craig and his better podcast half, Abby Cleckner, are joined by Peter Rollo, founder of the website and blog project Rival Nations. Pete…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesJesus, Memes, War, and Canadian Truckers with Nathan Chavoya, Tony & Abby Cleckner
In this episode, Craig is joined by (sometimes) co-host Abby Cleckner for a conversation with fellow podcasters, Nathan Chavoya and his co-host Tony, to talk…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesThe Return of Jesus: Deconstructed with Keith Giles & Abby Cleckner
Keith Giles was once a pastor, but then he met Jesus. Now, he’s a theologian spreading the Gospel of love through several podcasts, including Heretic Happy…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesFoster Care, Adoption & The Church - Kids of the State with Darren Freidinger and Ian Minielly
In this episode of The Bad Roman, we look at foster care and adoption. This topic comes by request from listener Darren Freidinger, who is a foster parent…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesChrist and Policing with Terrell Carter
Terrell Carter is a pastor and the president of a community development organization. At 16, he felt the call to ministry to do what he can to improve people’s…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesIs Taxation Slavery? A Biblical Case with Patrick Carroll
Have you ever wanted to take a Biblical journey through taxes? We are delighted to have Patrick Carroll back on the show today to talk us through an article he…