Ep. 214 Explaining Libertarianism to Skeptical Christians
Doug Stuart and Dick Clark of the Libertarian Christian Institute talk about the book they co-authored (with 2 others) that answers tough questions. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version of this interview. The book Faith Seeking Freedom: Libertarian Answers to Tough Questions, by the guests and co-authors. #Commissions Earned…
Ep. 206 “What Did Bob Learn?” Part 3 of 3
Bob concludes his series on areas where he’s changed his mind. This episode covers the economics of climate change, fractional reserve banking, the US gold standard, his notorious inflation bets, Nelson Nash’s Infinite Banking Concept, and the God of the Bible. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: Bob’s chapter on the gold standard.…
Ep. 179 What Does the Bible Say About Taxation?
Nick Watts has a Master of Divinity degree from Queensland Theological College. He talks with Bob about his book, which argues that the Bible claims that taxation is tantamount to slavery. Interestingly, Nick went into his project as a conservative small government man and emerged as a Rothbardian who has no political ruler except Christ…
Ep. 163 Bob Murphy Talks Faith and Economics on the “More Christ” Podcast
Bob was recently on Mark Connolly’s “More Christ” podcast, out of Dublin. Bob fields questions about his faith, economics, and anarcho-capitalism. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version of this interview. The “More Christ” podcast. Help support the Bob Murphy Show. The audio production for this episode was provided by Podsworth Media.
Ep. 138 Why the Left Hates Christianity
Bob first observes that the Left (institutionally) hates Christianity, and that standard explanations, such as its alleged bigotry, don’t explain why the Left gives Islam a pass. Christianity stands in the way of the Leftist agenda. Moreover, if the Devil exists, he would favor not just the “false religion” of environmentalism and Marxism, but also…