Best Alex Bernardo Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 144: Ephesians and the Church (Sunday Sermon) 37:43

1h ago37:43

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In this episode I share a sermon I preached at my church on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Using passages out of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, I explain the significance of our membership in God’s universal church. I explore the boundaries around the church and how Paul determines who is and who is not a part of the church (Ephesians 1:13-14), God’s purp…

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Ep 143: Biblical Narratives, Biblical Illiteracy, Education, and Tolkien with George Harrell 1:00:46

7h ago1:00:46

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In this episode I talk to George Harrell, a high school humanities teacher with Kepler Education, an online Christian education program, who is also the executive director of the Buchanan Forum, an organization promoting the relationship between liberty and theology. We have a very wide-ranging conversation that is centered on American Biblical ill…

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Re-Issue: Ep 302: Libertarian Activism, with Spike Cohen 53:09

4d ago53:09

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Former Libertarian Party Vice-Presidential candidate, Spike Cohen joins Doug Stuart for a discussion about politics, faith, and libertarian activism. Cohen, raised as a Messianic Jew, recounts some of his personal journey in and out of faith. Cohen explains how he became a libertarian and some significant moments in America's recent history where t…

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São Bernardo with Padma Viswanathan 59:27

5d ago59:27

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Writer and Portuguese translator Padma Viswanathan joins us to discuss her translation of São Bernardo by Graciliano Ramos. The book follows the story of Paulo Honório, an enterprising field hand who goes on to own the land where he once toiled. We talk about finding the narrator's voice, the many layers of irony, and Graciliano's political perspec…

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Ep 142: Why We Can Trust the Bible with Benjamin Shaw 1:08:08

7d ago1:08:08

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In this episode I talk with Dr. Benjamin Shaw, who teaches at both Liberty University and Colorado Christian University. He is the president of Core Apologetics and the author of the brand-new book “Trustworthy: Thirteen Arguments for the Reliability of the New Testament”, which is out now on IVP. He discusses his unusual introduction into the fiel…

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Ep 377: One Nation Under God? Christian Nationalism, Patriotism, & Idolatry 1:32:49

11d ago1:32:49

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In June 2024, Dr. Norman Horn participated in a Theology by the Pint event, where the topics of discussion were on whether a Christian can be patriotic, a nationalist, or are these things idolatry? Three participants gave opening statements, and a panel discussion with audience Q&A followed. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.c…

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Ep 141: Religious Discrimination by California’s Government with Sundar Iyer 29:25

12d ago29:25

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In this episode I talk with Sundar Iyer, a successful American entrepreneur and businessman, about how the California Department of Civil Rights (CRD) openly discriminated against him on the basis of religion. Sundar grew up in India and is himself not religious, but after a disgruntled employee complained to the CRD, the CRD assigned Sundar the re…

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Teaser: 19 Ways of Looking at Wang Wei with Canaan Morse 4:11

13d ago4:11

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Chinese translator Canaan Morse returns to explain how Eliot Weinberger's critical (and often cutting) analysis can help us see classical writing in new ways. Listen to the full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84429384By Dylan Cuellar, Kassia Oset

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Desenlace. - Episodio 8 27:51

14d ago27:51

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En medio de una profunda pérdida, exilio forzado y sorprendentes traiciones, surge la esperanza y un sorprendente acto de rebelión. Micaela lee el sorprendente contenido de la carta de la prisión de Bistec.By Nuestro Studios

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Ep 140: Is ‘Democracy’ a Scam? with Laurie Calhoun 1:00:34

14d ago1:00:34

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In this episode I welcome back Laurie Calhoun, an author and senior fellow at the Libertarian Institute. Laurie published a recent article at the Libertarian Institute entitled “Sham-ocracy, Scam-ocracy” in which she explores how the rhetoric of democracy has been used in pursuit of very anti-democratic ends. We discuss how democracy theoretically …

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Los Secretos Salen - Episodio 7 26:54

15d ago26:54

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Tragedias y caos golpean el vecindario cuando tanto Echauri Suárez como Orlando Contreras se ven obligados a confrontar un amargo secreto que devastará sus vidas y obligará a Orlando a exiliarse. Los secretos del vecindario también traerán nuevas revelaciones para Micaela Martínez.By Nuestro Studios

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Castle Gripsholm by Kurt Tucholsky 52:08

18d ago52:08

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Dylan and Kassia return to discuss Castle Gripsholm written by Kurt Tucholsky and translated from German by Michael Hofmann. The novel tells the story of "the Princess" and her lover on holiday in Sweden. It's a simple summertime fairy tale ... or is it? We talk about metafiction, love and friendship, and the book's sly critique of 1930s Germany. T…

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Re-Issue: Ep 315: Ruining Religious Belief by Nationalizing It, with Alex Nowrasteh 48:56

21d ago48:56

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In this episode, Doug Stuart talks with Alex Nowrasteh of the Cato Institute, about both Nationalism and immigration. Nowrasteh recently debated The National Review's Rich Lowry on the topic of Nationalism, with Nowrasteh taking the opposing view. This conversation lends well to arguments against so-called "Christian" nationalism as well. Though No…

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Ep 139: The Book of Revelation and Choosing Jesus (Sunday Sermon) 39:24

19d ago39:24

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In this episode I share a sermon I preached at my church on Sunday, June 30th. We are in the middle of a series called ‘Choices’, and I made the decision to explore what the book of Revelation tells us about making the choice to follow Jesus. I explain how to understand Revelation historically, exploring the author, the original audience (the seven…

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Ep 138: American Marxism with Noah Khrachvik 1:17:13

23d ago1:17:13

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In this episode, I talk with Noah Khrachvik, a Marxist and co-director of the Midwestern Marx Institute. He explains the dialectics of Marxism and why true Marxists are inherently populist. He demonstrates that Marxism is different from both postmodernism and critical theory, and why the American left has sold out their principles. We then have a l…

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El Paseo De La Vigilancia - Episodio 5 26:35

24d ago26:35

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El Paseo De La Vigilancia - Episodio 5By Nuestro Studios

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Delirio Y Muerte - Episodio 6 18:09

24d ago18:09

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Delirio Y Muerte - Episodio 6By Nuestro Studios

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Teaser: Strange Pilgrims by Gabriel García Márquez 6:02

25d ago6:02

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Dylan and Kassia read Strange Pilgrims, a short story collection suggested by a listener. To hear the full episode, join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84429384By Dylan Cuellar, Kassia Oset

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Ep 376: Untangling Critical Race Theory, with Ed Uszynski 1:07:02

27d ago1:07:02

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Doug Stuart sits down with Ed Uszynski, a seasoned ministry consultant, to navigate the complex waters of Critical Race Theory (CRT) and its impact on race relations within the church and broader society. Ed shares his unique insights stemming from over three decades of ministry experience with college and professional athletes, marriage ministry, …

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Ep 137: Left vs. Right Libertarianism, Reason Magazine, Trump, and New Hampshire with Jeremy Kauffman 1:06:12

26d ago1:06:12

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In this episode I talk with Jeremy Kauffman, an entrepreneur and libertarian activist from New Hampshire. A recent article in Reason magazine was critical of the current direction of the Libertarian Party, and Jeremy debated the merits of the claim, as well as Reason’s funding and audience, with several Reason staffers, including Zach Weissmueller,…

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Gusanos Peligrosos: Episodio 4 24:07

27d ago24:07

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Echauri Suárez debería estar celebrando después de ganar el máximo premio de Cuba por su trabajo como líder de vigilancia vecinal, pero su país tiene otros planes para él. El notorio disidente Orlando Contreras se está mudando a su barrio, y Echauri tiene la tarea de ser los primeros ojos y oídos que lo reciban. Echauri debería estar disfrutando de…

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Doble Nueve: Episodio 3 25:01

29d ago25:01

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Orlando Contreras, uno de los disidentes más respetados de Cuba, es un hombre de voluntad de acero y una poderosa habilidad con las palabras. Cuando el New York Times lo entrevista por su perspectiva única en el 50 aniversario de la Revolución Cubana, Contreras desentraña cómo es realmente el colorido trasfondo del mundo distópico de Cuba.…

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Ep 136: Reason Magazine, the Mises Caucus, and the Libertarian Party with Zach Weissmueller 58:58

28d ago58:58

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In this episode I talk with Zach Weissmuller, senior producer at Reason magazine and cohost of the ‘Just Asking Questions’ podcast with Liz Wolfe. Wolfe recently published a piece for reason entitled ‘How the Libertarian Party Lost It’s Way’, which is critical of the current direction of the LP. It generated a lot of conflict between Reason staffer…

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El Chivato - Episodio 2 20:22

29d ago20:22

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El devoto revolucionario cubano Echauri Suárez, un veterano de combate, es el presidente del Comité de Defensa de la Revolución de su vecindario, y un hombre mayor al que sus vecinos tanto temen como desprecian. Nada escapa la atención militante revolucionario de Echauri hasta un fatídico día que lo cambiará todo.…

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El Verdadero Inicio - Episodio 1 18:09

29d ago18:09

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En medio de un apagón masivo en el vecindario, Micaela Martínez se entera de que un amigo ha muerto en prisión, pero no antes de enviarle una carta misteriosa titulada ‘Bistec’. La muerte de su amigo y sus propios graves problemas de salud llevan a Micaela a grabar en audio una extraña y milagrosa historia sobre los informantes del gobierno y disid…

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Belchamber by Howard Sturgis 1:19:43

1M ago1:19:43

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Dylan and Kassia discuss Howard Sturgis' 1904 novel Belchamber. It follows the coming of age of Sainty, a not-so-average English boy who prefers needlepoint to riding and Tennyson to girls. We talk about the novel's interweaving of comedy and tragedy, the nature of being a sissy, and, of course, Henry James' famous critiques. If you want to hear ex…

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Ep 135: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbors with Caleb Campbell 1:08:17

1M ago1:08:17

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In this episode, I talk with Caleb Campbell, pastor of Desert Springs Bible Church in Phoenix, Arizona, about his brand-new book ‘Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor’, out now on IVP. In this book he argues that we should view Christian nationalism as a missionary opportunity, seeking to lovingly lead Christian nationali…

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Bistec Trailer - Español 1:00

1M ago1:00

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Producida ejecutivamente y escrita por Manuel Ruiz-Barrera, Bistec es la fascinante historia de un veterano revolucionario cubano y lo que sucede cuando uno de los disidentes más prominentes del país se muda a su vecindario, exponiendo secretos, trastornando vidas y poniendo a prueba las lealtades. Este drama de ficción histórica revela el mundo mo…

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Ep 375: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbors, with Caleb Campbell 44:32

1M ago44:32

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Doug Stuart sits down with Caleb E. Campbell, pastor and author of the provocative book, Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor. Together, they delve into the heart of political tension within Christian congregations and explore the complex landscape of American Christian nationalism. Caleb shares his personal journey of wi…

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Re-Issue: Ep 312: How Should Libertarian Christians Regard the American Revolution? 44:02

1M ago44:02

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How do we as Christians and libertarians view the era of the American Revolution? Mike Maharrey of the 10th Amendment Center and the Godarchy podcast, and our own Matthew Bellis discuss their patriotic upbringing and how they square their heartfelt love for American principles, but disdain for the war, slavery, colonialism, etc. Can we properly jud…

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Ep 134: John the Baptist with James McGrath 1:06:56

1M ago1:06:56

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In this episode I welcome back Dr. James McGrath to discuss his brand-new book “Christmaker: A Life of John the Baptist”, out now on Eerdmans press. In this book Dr. McGrath crafts a biography of John in which he offers a fresh look at the historical sources in an attempt to understand who John was and why he was so influential. McGrath explores Jo…

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Re-Issue: Ep 308: Christian Nationalism in the United States, with Paul D. Miller 42:20

2M ago42:20

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In this episode, Doug Stuart speaks with Dr. Paul D. Miller about Christian nationalism. Dr. Paul D. Miller is a Professor in the Practice of International Affairs at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. See his profile here. Miller published the book, The Religion of American Greatness: What’s Wrong with Christian Nationalism. Stuart…

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Skeletons in the Closet with Howard A. Rodman 54:25

2M ago54:25

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Screenwriter Howard A. Rodman joins us to discuss Jean-Patrick Manchette's Skeletons in the Closet, translated from French by Alyson Waters. This is a private eye novel set in Paris after the failed revolution of May 68. We talk about Manchette's playfulness with genre, the brutal yet slapstick violence in his books, and his collapse of high-versus…

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Ep 133: The Evils of Inflation 34:28

2M ago34:28

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In this episode I explain inflation and the negative effects it has on society. I provide the correct definition of inflation, which is an increase in the supply of money relative to the amount of goods and services in an economy. I explain how the Federal Reserve, which controls the nation’s money supply and monetary policy, creates inflation by p…

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Ep 132: Was the Apostle Paul Really Anti-Imperial? with Najeeb Haddad 1:02:04

2M ago1:02:04

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In this episode I talk with New Testament scholar Dr. Najeeb Haddad, who has written two very compelling books critiquing the popular perspective in Biblical studies that the apostle Paul was actively opposed to the Roman empire. We discuss the history of the Paul and empire debate and explore some of the key scholars and interpretive methods that …

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Ep 374: Deep Insights into Faith & Freedom, with Jim Babka 51:49

2M ago51:49

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Join Doug Stuart and guest Jim Babka as they delve into a thought-provoking discussion ranging from exploring the theological implications of the Trinity and the Imago Dei to analyzing the moral and practical considerations of borders and property rights, offering deep insights into how faith and liberty intersect in various aspects of life. Discov…

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Teaser: The Silmarillion with Alex Cuellar 6:00

2M ago6:00

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Tolkien enthusiast Alex Cuellar joins us to discuss The Silmarillion. One of us has to test the limits of our edurance for the fantasy genre. To hear the full episode, sign up to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84429384By Dylan Cuellar, Kassia Oset

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Ep 131: Christian Nationalism with Stephen Wolfe 1:20:03

2M ago1:20:03

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In this episode I talk with Stephen Wolfe, author of ‘The Case for Christian Nationalism’ about the thesis that he outlines in the book and why he believes that Christian Nationalism is the solution to our political problems. This is not a debate; I ask him about various aspects of his work and let him explain his ideas and how they would work in p…

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Ep 373: Mark Skousen Explains FreedomFest 38:41

2M ago38:41

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Doug Stuart welcomes a distinguished guest, Mark Skousen, renowned investment expert, economist, university professor, author, and founder of FreedomFest. Skousen shares insights into his journey towards libertarianism, shaped by his upbringing in a conservative Democratic and Mormon family, and underscores the significance of individual liberty an…

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The Land Breakers with Chris Via 1:14:38

2M ago1:14:38

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Leaf by Leaf host Chris Via joins us to discuss John Ehle's 1964 novel The Land Breakers. It is a story of love, sacrifice, and survival in an unspoilt Appalachian landscape. We talk about the book's nuanced character development, the violent birthing pangs of early America, plus the similiarities and differences between Ehle's bear hunt and Melvil…

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Ep 130: Everyone is Wrong About Romans 13 (Including Me) 56:53

2M ago56:53

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In this episode, I explain why I am unhappy with everyone’s interpretation, including my own. Christians from every political perspective want to either claim Romans 13 validates their position or try to explain it away theologically, and I don’t believe that either of these approaches are historically correct. I examine the many shortcomings with …

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