# The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern Times

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Author: Craig Harguess
Episodes: 166

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Feeling caught in the crossfire of your Christian beliefs and the political turmoil around you? If the clash between your faith and the pressures of national loyalty has left you questioning where you stand, The Bad Roman is here to explore these very issues with you. Craig Harguess, once a neoconservative, now leads this engaging series, drawing from his own journey to understanding that being true to Christ often means challenging the expectations of the state. At the heart of ”The Bad Roman Project” is the provocative idea that ”sometimes to be a good Christian means to be a bad Roman.” This concept isn’t about defiance for its own sake (the mol tov cocktail version of anarchy) but emphasizes that our primary allegiance is to Christ’s teachings, which can sometimes put us at odds with worldly powers. It’s a call to prioritize our heavenly citizenship over earthly political ties, embodying the principle of ”No King but Christ.” This phrase underlines the choice to follow Jesus’s example of love, service, and justice, rather than aligning with the ambitions of worldly leaders within a state-bound system. This podcast offers a platform for those who feel the tension between their…

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## Episodes
- [No One Fit to Rule: Approaching Humanity with Larken & Amanda Rose (BONUS Episode)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-roman-christian-politics-for-modern-times-1217940/no-one-fit-to-rule-approaching-humanity-with-larken-amanda-rose-bonus-episode) — 2026-07-09T10:00:00+00:00
- [The Gospel vs. Political Christianity: Rediscovering Jesus Beyond Partisan Faith with Brian Drinkwine](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-roman-christian-politics-for-modern-times-1217940/the-gospel-vs-political-christianity-rediscovering-jesus-beyond-partisan-faith-with-brian-drinkwine) — 2026-07-02T18:30:00+00:00
- [Faith, Politics, & the War Within: Allegiance, Grace & Addiction with Josif Wright](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-roman-christian-politics-for-modern-times-1217940/faith-politics-the-war-within-allegiance-grace-addiction-with-josif-wright) — 2026-06-18T18:30:00+00:00
- [Iranian Christians, ICE Raids, and the Cost of Following Jesus with Ara Torosian](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-roman-christian-politics-for-modern-times-1217940/iranian-christians-ice-raids-and-the-cost-of-following-jesus-with-ara-torosian) — 2026-06-04T18:30:00+00:00
- [Flock Cameras, Privacy, and the Surveillance State with Jon Padfield](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-roman-christian-politics-for-modern-times-1217940/flock-cameras-privacy-and-the-surveillance-state-with-jon-padfield) — 2026-05-21T18:30:00+00:00
- [Revelation 18, Ephesians 6, and the Love of Money with Brandon Kroll](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-roman-christian-politics-for-modern-times-1217940/revelation-18-ephesians-6-and-the-love-of-money-with-brandon-kroll) — 2026-05-07T18:30:00+00:00
- [The Law vs. The Gospel | Paul, Galatians, & Christ with Cody Cook](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-roman-christian-politics-for-modern-times-1217940/the-law-vs-the-gospel-paul-galatians-christ-with-cody-cook) — 2026-04-23T18:30:00+00:00
- [Conservative Politics vs. Bible Politics with Jordan Grant](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-roman-christian-politics-for-modern-times-1217940/conservative-politics-vs-bible-politics-with-jordan-grant) — 2026-04-09T18:30:00+00:00
- [Freemasonry vs. Christianity: Hidden Altars of Government with Scipio Eruditus](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-roman-christian-politics-for-modern-times-1217940/freemasonry-vs-christianity-hidden-altars-of-government-with-scipio-eruditus) — 2026-03-26T18:30:00+00:00
- [Are Rights from God or Government? with Cal Robbins](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-roman-christian-politics-for-modern-times-1217940/are-rights-from-god-or-government-with-cal-robbins) — 2026-03-12T18:30:00+00:00
- [Voting for Barabbas Over Jesus with Paul Lazzaroni](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-roman-christian-politics-for-modern-times-1217940/voting-for-barabbas-over-jesus-with-paul-lazzaroni) — 2026-03-12T18:12:15+00:00
- [Can a Voluntary Society Reflect Jesus? with Bob Murphy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-roman-christian-politics-for-modern-times-1217940/can-a-voluntary-society-reflect-jesus-with-bob-murphy) — 2026-02-12T19:30:00+00:00
- [Star-Spangled Jesus: Waking up From Christian Nationalism with April Ajoy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-roman-christian-politics-for-modern-times-1217940/star-spangled-jesus-waking-up-from-christian-nationalism-with-april-ajoy) — 2026-01-29T19:30:00+00:00
- [Renee Nicole Good: Should Christians Defend the Government? with Larken Rose](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-roman-christian-politics-for-modern-times-1217940/renee-nicole-good-should-christians-defend-the-government-with-larken-rose) — 2026-01-15T20:01:26+00:00
- [How Do Christians Behave: “I Follow Jesus...” with Deacon Gerri Endicott](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-roman-christian-politics-for-modern-times-1217940/how-do-christians-behave-i-follow-jesus-with-deacon-gerri-endicott) — 2026-01-01T19:30:00+00:00
- [Make Church Like Jesus Again with Tasha Heath](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-roman-christian-politics-for-modern-times-1217940/make-church-like-jesus-again-with-tasha-heath) — 2025-12-18T19:30:00+00:00
- [Is Your Christianity Just Patriotism? The Cross & the Flag with Misty Hubbard](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-roman-christian-politics-for-modern-times-1217940/is-your-christianity-just-patriotism-the-cross-the-flag-with-misty-hubbard) — 2025-12-04T19:30:00+00:00
- [Jesus the Freedom to Move in God's Creation with Chris Polk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-roman-christian-politics-for-modern-times-1217940/jesus-the-freedom-to-move-in-god-s-creation-with-chris-polk) — 2025-11-20T19:30:00+00:00
- [Judas the OG Christian Nationalist: Why Imposters Are Worse Than Opponents with Domenic Scarcella](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-roman-christian-politics-for-modern-times-1217940/judas-the-og-christian-nationalist-why-imposters-are-worse-than-opponents-with-domenic-scarcella) — 2025-11-06T19:30:00+00:00
- [Jesus Centered Life, Not Left or Right: Christianity without Compromise with Jake Doberenz](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-roman-christian-politics-for-modern-times-1217940/jesus-centered-life-not-left-or-right-christianity-without-compromise-with-jake-doberenz) — 2025-10-23T18:30:00+00:00
- [Charlie Kirk and the Cross: Little Charlies or Little Jesuses?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-roman-christian-politics-for-modern-times-1217940/charlie-kirk-and-the-cross-little-charlies-or-little-jesuses) — 2025-10-09T18:30:00+00:00
- [Women, Scripture & the Church: Half the Image of God with Matt Mouzakis of Expendition 44](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-roman-christian-politics-for-modern-times-1217940/women-scripture-the-church-half-the-image-of-god-with-matt-mouzakis-of-expendition-44) — 2025-09-25T18:30:00+00:00
- [Christians, Libertarians, and Voting: The Golden Rule Test with Jeb Smith](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-roman-christian-politics-for-modern-times-1217940/christians-libertarians-and-voting-the-golden-rule-test-with-jeb-smith) — 2025-09-11T18:30:00+00:00
- [Stateless Psalms: Songs for Liberty with Ancap Tim](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-roman-christian-politics-for-modern-times-1217940/stateless-psalms-songs-for-liberty-with-ancap-tim) — 2025-08-28T18:30:00+00:00
- [Gardening with God: Faith, Food, & Community with Corey Ellerbe](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-roman-christian-politics-for-modern-times-1217940/gardening-with-god-faith-food-community-with-corey-ellerbe) — 2025-08-14T06:30:00+00:00
- [Reclaiming Jesus From Politics with Patrick Green](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-roman-christian-politics-for-modern-times-1217940/reclaiming-jesus-from-politics-with-patrick-green) — 2025-07-31T18:30:00+00:00
- [King Jesus Unmasked: Christ Translated with Duncan Palmer and Matt Mouzakis](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-roman-christian-politics-for-modern-times-1217940/king-jesus-unmasked-christ-translated-with-duncan-palmer-and-matt-mouzakis) — 2025-07-17T18:30:00+00:00
- [The Anatomy of a Statist: Why Good People Vote for Bad Things with Patrick Carroll](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-roman-christian-politics-for-modern-times-1217940/the-anatomy-of-a-statist-why-good-people-vote-for-bad-things-with-patrick-carroll) — 2025-07-03T18:30:00+00:00

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