{"podcast":{"title":"The Bad Roman: Christian Politics for Modern Times","slug":"the-bad-roman-christian-politics-for-modern-times-1217940","podcast_index_feed_id":1217940,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/thebadroman/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.thebadroman.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7566994/BR_podcast_logo.jpg","author":"Craig Harguess","episode_count":166,"summary":"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…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-09T20:22:21.694180+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-roman-christian-politics-for-modern-times-1217940"},"episode":{"title":"King Jesus Unmasked: Christ Translated with Duncan Palmer and Matt Mouzakis","slug":"king-jesus-unmasked-christ-translated-with-duncan-palmer-and-matt-mouzakis","published_at":"2025-07-17T18:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-roman-christian-politics-for-modern-times-1217940/king-jesus-unmasked-christ-translated-with-duncan-palmer-and-matt-mouzakis","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-roman-christian-politics-for-modern-times-1217940","url":"https://thebadroman.podbean.com/e/king-jesus-unmasked-christ-translated-with-duncan-palmer-and-matt-mouzakis/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/8y36n6mh96eyk5s6/BR139.mp3","summary":"Explore a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of Jesus' identity: his kingship. Duncan Palmer and Matt Mouzakis dive into the literal meaning of \"Christ\" (from the Greek Christos) as \"King,\" revealing how modern translations have obscured this powerful concept. Key points: \"Christ\" literally means \"King\" in its original context Modern translations often fail to convey this crucial meaning Understanding Jesus as King reshapes our view of his role and authority This perspective challenges our relationship with earthly governments Practical implications for living under Jesus' reign in daily life The discussion highlights how referring to Jesus as \"King\" more frequently, rather than \"Christ,\" could transform believers' understanding of his role and their allegiance to him. This shift in language and perspective has far-reaching implications for Christian faith and practice. Gain fresh insights into familiar Bible passages and be challenged to reconsider their relationship with Jesus as their true sovereign. This episode promises to be an eye-opening exploration of a foundational, yet frequently misunderstood, aspect of Christian faith. 📖For Full Show Notes: https://www.thebadroman.com/show-notes/episode-139 🤝Connect with Guests: Matt Mouzakis' New Book: Principalities, Powers and Allegiances - available on Amazon Previous Episodes wth Matt: \"What about Romans 13?\" From Eden to Empire: Deuteronomy 32 & Christ’s Nature with Matt Mouzakis (Part 1) From Eden to Empire: First Peter's Insights (Part 2) From Eden to Empire: Romans 13 Line by Line (Part 3) The Beasts and the Lamb of Revelation: From Eden to Empire (Part 4) Expedition 44 podcast: Website: expedition44.com Co-hosted by Matt Mouzakis and Dr. Will Ryan Duncan Palmer Duncan’s Writings https://peakd.com/a/@creatr/b…","meta_description":"Explore a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of Jesus' identity: his kingship. 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