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 spiritual convictions and the political narratives that seek to co-opt them. It’s a community for open, honest dialogue about navigating these challenges while staying true to our faith. Through thought-provoking discussions, ”The Bad Roman Podcast” invites you to consider how your Christian journey intersects with the societal structures around you. Join us as we dive deep into what it means to live out our faith authentically, even when it means being ’bad Romans’ in the eyes of the world.
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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 spiritual convictions and the political narratives that seek to co-opt them. It’s a community for open, honest dialogue about navigating these challenges while staying true to our faith. Through thought-provoking discussions, ”The Bad Roman Podcast” invites you to consider how your Christian journey intersects with the societal structures around you. Join us as we dive deep into what it means to live out our faith authentically, even when it means being ’bad Romans’ in the eyes of the world.
The Anabaptist Way: Rediscovering Radical Christianity with Cody Cook
The Bad Roman
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8 months ago
The Anabaptist Way: Rediscovering Radical Christianity with Cody Cook
Is your faith shaped more by culture and politics than by Christ? Have you ever wondered if there’s a way to follow Jesus that’s truly countercultural—one that resists the pull of both left and right?
In this episode of The Bad Roman Podcast, host Craig Hargues sits down with author and researcher Cody Cook to unpack the radical history and modern relevance of Anabaptism. Cody shares insights from his new book, The Anarchist Anabaptist, diving into what made this movement so disruptive—believers’ baptism, nonviolence, separation from the state—and why their bold commitment to Jesus still challenges mainstream Christianity today.
What’s in it for you?
🔹 Faith Without Compromise – Learn how Anabaptists resisted political entanglements and what that means for Christians today.
🔹 Jesus vs. Empire – Explore the Anabaptist commitment to nonviolence and how it contrasts with modern Christian attitudes toward self-defense and war.
🔹 Practical Takeaways – Should Christians vote? Can pacifism and self-defense coexist? How do we build faith communities outside of state influence?
🔹 Honest Conversations – Craig and Cody don’t shy away from the tough stuff, including why Reformers persecuted Anabaptists and why their theology aligns more with Christian anarchism than many realize.
This isn’t just a history lesson—it’s a challenge to rethink what it means to follow Christ in a world that demands compromise. If you’re ready to wrestle with faith in a deeper way, this episode is worth your time.
👉For Full Show Notes: https://www.thebadroman.com/show-notes/episode-128
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Connect with Cody Cook:
Libertarian Christian Insitute
Podcast - Cantus Firmus
Explore Cody’s Books
Website: www.cantus-firmus.com
Libertarian Insitute Blogs
Bad Roman Episodes with Cody Cook: EP 89 God's Country or Jesus’s Kingdom? Navigating the Nexus of Nationalism and Faith in America & EP 99 Navigating Revivals in Christianity with Cody Cook
Starting Points & Key Moments:
(1:07) Background on Anabaptists
(1:48) Cody's Current Projects
(3:55) Anabaptist Church Availability
(5:06) Diversity Within Modern Anabaptism
(9:05) Anabaptists and Anarchism
(12:28) Historical Context of Anabaptism
(20:40) Pacifism and Self-Defense in Christian thought
(29:28) American Revolution and Christianity
David Bercot's book "In God We Don't Trust"
(47:49) State Ordination and Biblical Perspective
(52:55) Democracy vs monarchy debate
(54:24) Cody's book recommendations and future projects
🔗For more on The Bad Roman Project
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The Bad Roman
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 spiritual convictions and the political narratives that seek to co-opt them. It’s a community for open, honest dialogue about navigating these challenges while staying true to our faith. Through thought-provoking discussions, ”The Bad Roman Podcast” invites you to consider how your Christian journey intersects with the societal structures around you. Join us as we dive deep into what it means to live out our faith authentically, even when it means being ’bad Romans’ in the eyes of the world.
