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Every Social Order is a Theocracy
On this episode we conclude our overview of Joe Boot’s newest book, Ruler of Kings, and explain how the concept of heresy applies to political and social life outside of the church. We also lay out t…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
Jesus is the Ruler of the Kings of the Earth
On this episode we discuss Joe’s newest book, Ruler of Kings. Joe explains why he felt compelled to write such a book at this time, and what the reign of King Jesus means for the way we understand an…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
The Resurrection Garden
Reflecting on the Easter season we’ve just come through, Joe Boot discusses the significance of the garden theme throughout Scripture, pointing to Christ as both the gardener and the king, and to the…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
Economic Utopianism
On this week's episode we're joined by Ezra Institute Fellow for Biblical Economics, Graeme Leach. Graeme explains why the realm of economics is frequently neglected or misunderstood by Christians, h…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
Are We Trying to Christianize Canada?
As we wrap up the third chapter of a discussion on theonomy, law, and the Kingdom of God, we look at some historical cases where biblical law was applied to and positivized in the laws of the nations…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
The Law of the Kingdom
We resume the conversation from last week on the place of God’s law in society, and interact with listener questions. We also examine the New Testament teaching on the law of God, and address the rea…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
(More) Objections to Theonomy
The literal meaning of theonomy is simply the law of God. However, it has come to be used as a pejorative term by many who have not interacted with or understood the work on the subject. Pastor Norm …
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
The Place of Christian Philosophy
After a stretch of current events commentary, we return to the main themes of this season: worldview and informational thinking. As the world around us seems to devolve at an accelerating pace, it’s …
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Taking Godly Action
Last week we talked about the nature, origins, and features of totalitarian states, and ended with a promise to discuss practical tactics for Christians to use in response. This episode highlights so…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
The Nature and Origins of Totalitarianism
In this episode we examine and define totalitarianism- its meaning, origins, and some historic examples. We look at the ancient roots of this ideology as expressed by Aristotle and implicitly adopted…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago