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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 TimesWaging Peace: Seeing God Before the Resurrection with Jason Porterfield
Author and self-proclaimed ‘aspiring peacemaker,’ Jason Porterfield, returns to the show to walk Bad Roman co-hosts, Craig Harguess and Abby Cleckner, through…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesLove at the Border with Sheriff David Hathaway
David Hathaway is the sheriff in a county of Arizona that borders Mexico. He does not believe the government is the way to solve our problems, but he's in…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesYemen: The War with No End with Scott Horton
Scott Horton provides the truth about current events with historical context. He has a way of weaving together seemingly unconnected events to paint a big…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesJesus the Anarchist with Alexandre Christoyannopoulos and Nicholas Harrelson
In this episode, Alexandre Christoyannopoulos, author of Christian Anarchism, Tolstoy's Political Thought, and Essays in Anarchism and Religion, joins your…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesJesus On Earth with David Gornoski
In this episode, David shares his strategy for changing the direction of the world. If we want to see political change, we must change the hearts of the…
The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern TimesWhy do people do bad things? with Abby Cleckner
In this episode, we are joined by long-time Bad Roman contributor, Abby Cleckner, to discuss her article from July 2020, Never Follow Orders. We are all…
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Meeting People Where They Are with Justin Cornett of For All Tennessee
In this episode, we take the podcast in a bit of a different direction. We are anarchists, but we've brought in someone who works within the state to improve…
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Home School or Public School? 2021 Year End Round Table
For this year’s year-end roundtable (YERT), we have six guests and friends of the podcast, each with a different view on education to have a discussion on…
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Who is Your God? with Ian Minelly
Former Green Beret Ian Minelly joins us in this episode to talk about Christians and the military. Ian joined the army after college because he didn’t have a…
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Radically Following Jesus with Shane Claiborne
In this episode, Shane Claiborne joins us to talk about living like Jesus, abortion, gun violence, Christian nationalism, and whether we should get involved in…
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Love without Politics with Bruxy Cavey
Bruxy Cavey is a Canadian pastor working with The Meeting House, a church with roots in the Anabaptist movement. He has written a book about having a…
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Christianity, Anarchism & The Lord of The Rings with Caleb Kesterson
In this episode, Craig speaks with Caleb Kesterson about his journey to Christian-Anarchy, what the Anabaptist can teach us about Christianity, and his…
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Is Political Power Devilish with Mark West
In this episode, Craig speaks with author Mark West about his article, Is Political Power Devilish, and his book, What He Said: Living the Sermon on the Mount…
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Is the U.S. Constitution a Christian Document? with Mike Gaddy
“We the People..” have you ever stopped to consider who was included in that “we”? This week Mike Gaddy returns to discuss the question: Is the Constitution a…
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Christianity in the Eye of the Storm with Jessica Green
Jessica Green has a podcast with Cam Harless. They are “The Mad Ones”, an absurdist comedy duo talking about what happened in politics each week and other…
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Disestablishmentarianism with Michael Korbel
What is "disestablishmentarianism"? In this episode, Craig speaks with Michael Korbel about his article Against Those Who Are Against the State, where he…
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Know Your Rights with Chris Polk & Jacob Daniel
Chris Polk is a Christ follower, podcast host, father, husband and entrepreneur. He owns a trucking company in West Virginia called Blue Ribbon Logistics…
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Think for Yourself with Karen Keener
Karen Keener, free thinker, natural health advocate, owner of The Sovereign Mom, and head of the Army of None Podcast (not yet released). She joins us today to…
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Love Without Borders with Josh Allen
Josh Allen sits down with Craig to discuss his article “Christians without Borders.” Josh is a deacon at his church and focuses his life on doing what’s right…
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All Christians Should be Anarchists with Pete Quinones
Pete Quinones, podcaster on Free Man Beyond the Wall and By Any Memes Necessary, writer for the Libertarian Institute, and documentary producer of The Monopoly…
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Divine Comedy with Jason Mock and Rodney Norman
Does God have a sense of humor? What is the role of comedy within society? Craig and Jason Mock are joined by comedian Rodney Norman for a fun(sometimes funny)…
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Politics & Religion Roundtable with Two Christian-Anarchist & Two Atheist
What does Christianity look like to a non-Christian? How does the secular world view Christian involvement in politics? Craig and Abby Cleckner(well know Bad…
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Save the Troops: Unpacking the State’s Evil Wars with Eric Campbell and Nicolas Harrelson
What if everything you have been told about the War on Terror has been a lie? In this episode Craig talks with veterans Eric Campbell and Nicolas Harrelson…
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Interfaith Bread Breaking with Peace Catalyst International
On this episode, Craig and Abby Cleckner talk with Keith Giles and Becca from the Peace Catalyst Podcast. The Peace Catalyst International is an organization…
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Anarchy in Action - A Look at Agorism with Joshua of Our Foundations Podcast
Is Agorism an ideal that meshes with the teachings of Christ? Are agorism and anarchism similar or are they distinct ideals? In this episode, Craig talks with…
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Bringing Jesus to the Secular World - Meeting the Youth Where They Are with Luke Greenwood
For many people around the globe today, religion is viewed as a dead tradition of the past with no current relevance. How is it possible to bring Jesus to…
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The American Church’s Political Obsession with Scott Arnold
Many Christians in the United States are outspoken about their desires for Christian men and women to obtain political power and influence. The stance is that…
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The Pacifist Case for Gun Rights with Abby Cleckner
Most people wouldn’t include the ideas of pacifism in the same thought as contemplating gun rights, except possibly to concur that those things are opposing…
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How to be a Bad Roman with Scott Goldman
What does it mean to be a Bad Roman, why is it a good thing for Christians? Craig talks to Scott Goldman about his article “Come Be a Bad Roman”. They discuss…
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Romans 13 & Stateless Civil Governance with Gregory Baus
Is an elected official’s authority automatically ordained by God? What is Jesus referring to when he says “render unto Caesar what is Caesar's”? In the…
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Revisionist History - The US Constitution & Secession with Mike Gaddy
In the episode, Craig talks with his mentor and dear friend, Mike Gaddy, about secession. For many people, when they hear the word “secession,” slavery is the…
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The United States Empire - Genocide in Yemen and Beyond with Scott Horton
In this episode, Craig digs deep with Scott Horton about the US government’s direct involvement with the war of genocide occurring in Yemen and the general…
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Postcards From Babylon - Brian Zahnd, Kathi Peters, & David Peters
For our first podcast of the New Year we sat down with pastor, author, and Comino walker Brain Zahnd and Kathi and David Peters, the founders of Global Stories…
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All Things 2020 - Year End Round Table
In the final episode of 2020, we look at the year in review. From sports and celebrity deaths to Coronavirus and lockdowns, tune in to hear nine Christian…
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Loving God with Your Mind with Mark Kreslins
In the episode, Mark Kreslins takes us through his pursuit of loving God with his mind and how this path leads us to see anarchism/voluntaryism as our…
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Faith vs. Politics: War of Christ with John Dangelo
In this episode of the Bad Roman Podcast, Marine Corps veteran and former atheist, John Dangelo joins Craig for a conversation on the disconnect between what…
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Mental Health & The Impacts of a Pandemic - TJ’s Story
In this special episode of the Bad Roman Podcast, John Dangelo, Scott Goldman, and Nicholas Harrelson join Craig to help us understand more about addiction…
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Critical Christian Thinking with Kerry Baldwin
In this episode, Kerry Baldwin is back to talk about her new courses designed to help people of all ages become critical, reflective, thinkers and why this…
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If You Vote You Can’t Complain with Patrick Carroll
In this episode, Craig speaks with Patrick Carroll about his article If You Vote You Can’t Complain. Their discussion explores topics on suffrage in Canada and…
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Misplaced Hope: Political Idealization among American Christians with Benje Graves
In this episode, Craig speaks with Pastor Benje Graves of Vision Community Church in Marsing, Idaho about the strong adherence to the Republican Party among…
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Fight like a Christian with Keith Giles & Jason G. Porterfield
Would early Christians recognize the behavior of today’s Christians? In this episode, Craig is joined by authors Keith Giles and Jason G. Porterfield for a…
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Put Your Mask On & Be a Good Roman? - (Christian) Anarchist Round Table #3
For our third round table, Jason Mock, Scott Goldman, Nathan Chavoya, and Nicholas Harrelson join Craig to share their opinions on two main ideas. The first…
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The Myth of the Christian Nation #AmbassadorsForChrist with Bruxy Cavey
Should Christians be involved in affairs of the state? Do taxes make us responsible and complicit for the sins of a nation? In this episode Craig speaks with…
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Consistency in Pursuit of Christ & Planting the Seeds for a Voluntary Society with AnarchoChristian
This week Craig speaks with Stephen, the founder of AnarchoChristain, about his journey to Christian Anarchism. They discuss Stephen talks about the roots of…
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God Takes Care of the Evil -- Grow the Good: A (Christian) Anarchist Round Table #2
Do we need a government? Does Anarchy reject the biblical understanding of a fallen world? For our second round table, Craig, Abby Cleckner, Scott Goldman, and…
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Leaving the Left & Finding Jesus with Jessica Green
In this episode, Craig speaks with Jessica Green about leaving Liberalism, finding God, and being “politically homeless.” While most guests on The Bad Roman…
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Jesus on July 4th: Does Christ Celebrate Independence Day? with Kevin Craig
This week Craig speaks with Kevin Craig about his websites including, Would Jesus Celebrate Independence Day? Spoiler alert: Jesus would not be waving a star…
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Failed Kingdoms with Aree Spivey & Brian Grant
Craig speaks with Aree Spivey and Brian Grant from the music group Failed Kingdoms about becoming Christian-Anarchists and their perspectives on the current…
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Trump and the Consitution with Michael Maharrey
Craig talks with Michael Maharrey to discuss his article The Trump Administration Wants to Resume Prosecuting Medical Marijuana Users in States Where It’s…
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Untangling Jesus to Love Jesus with Keith Giles & Abby Cleckner
In this episode Craig is joined by Keith Giles, author of Jesus Untangled, and our contributor Abby Cleckner. The conversation centers on Keith’s book and his…
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Christian Anarchist to Christian Statist - (Christian) Anarchist Round Table
Abby Cleckner, John Dangelo, Scott Goldman, and Jessica Green join Craig to discuss the topic: how would you respond to a Christian who believes the state is…
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Jesus Is Why #ILeftTheGOP & How to Truly Love Your Neighbor with Mark West
Bivocational minister and former gubernatorial candidate for Arkansas, Mark West, sits down with Craig to talk about his article Jesus Is Why #ILeftTheGOP…
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Moral Panic, Media, & Responding to Coronavirus with Kerry Baldwin
In this episode, Craig speaks with independent researcher, writer, and fellow podcaster Kerry Baldwin to discuss her article The Virulence of Moral Panic…
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On Economics, War, and the Kingdom of Heaven with Abby Cleckner
What does economics have to do with the Kingdom of Heaven? In our first episode Craig sits down with our blog contributor, Abby Cleckner, to discuss her…
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Trailer
Lay down your flag and pick up your cross this Spring 2020. Join your host Craig Harguess, as he explores the entanglement of Christians and the state. And…