Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchChristian Nationalism, Free Expression, and the Future of Liberty
Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Reinhold reunite for a new episode of We Are Libertarians. The hosts reintroduce themselves and reflect on the history of the show before diving into today’s big issue…
Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Foundations of Liberty 003: Individualism vs. Collectivism
In 1633, Galileo Galilei was condemned by the Roman Inquisition for teaching that the Earth revolves around the Sun. His defiance became a symbol of individual conscience against powerful institution…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Why the Charlie Kirk murder drove suburban America to church... And what to do if you're lukewarm
Chris Spangle reflects on the week following Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the surprising impact on churches, and his own faith journey since September 11, 2001. He explores how tragedy shakes feelin…
Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Civility Is Not Silence: How to Talk Politics with Courage with Project Civility's Jeff Worrell
Chris Spangle sits down with Carmel City Councilor Jeff Worrell to discuss Project Civility and why disagreement is not something to avoid but a path toward stronger communities. They explore how civ…
Published on 4 weeks ago
"Brick by brick": Building an ordered life through grit with Chris Spangle on Leading Adam
Hosts Adam Binkerd and Erika Crabtree open season three of Leading Adam with a deeply personal conversation with Chris Spangle—director of digital content at IBJ, former Bob & Tom digital lead, and l…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Foundations of Liberty 002: Understanding Natural Rights vs. Legal Rights
What are natural rights, and how do they differ from legal rights? In this episode of Foundations of Liberty on The Chris Spangle Show, Chris breaks down core Libertarian principles on rights, freedo…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Why becoming American was “the best day of my life” for Agustina Vergara Cid
Agustina Vergara Cid, a former immigrant from Argentina and now a U.S. citizen, joins host Chris Spangle to share her powerful story of becoming American. She describes her July 3 naturalization cere…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Foundations of Liberty 001: The 8 Core Principles of Libertarian Thought
Chris Spangle launches a new series exploring the foundational ideas behind libertarianism. In this episode, he outlines eight core principles—individualism, individual rights, spontaneous order, lim…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Introducing Foundations of Liberty: Where The Show Is Headed
Chris Spangle returns to share why he’s been away and what’s next for the show. He opens up about fatherhood, intellectual shifts since the pandemic, and his desire to rethink libertarianism and fait…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Grill Pilled: Chris Spangle on Escaping Political Idolatry and Reclaiming Real Life
I was honored to (and surprised) to be asked as a guest on Jacob Winograd's show The LCI Green Room over at the Libertarian Christian Institute to talk about the “Grill Pill”—a mindset that’s all abo…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago