The Bad Roman Returns – A Voluntary View 048

The Bad Roman Returns – A Voluntary View 048   Craig Harguess, host of The Bad Roman podcast, returns to the show! We discuss Trump’s inauguration, how the Roman Empire corrupted early Christianity (including the Nicene Creed!) and how the biblical concept, kingdom, and people of Israel is totally different from the modern state of Israel.     Check out Craig’s The Bad Roman podcast: https://www.thebadroman.com/   Follow and support Voluntaryism In Action: -          Viaction.org: https://viaction.org/ -          Twitter: https://twitter.com/ActVoluntarily -          Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voluntaryisminaction/ -          Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VoluntaryismInAction/

Were all monarchies ruled by oppressive tyrants? How do people’s lives under monarchies compare to modern democracies? Jeb Smith joins the show to discuss his controversial take on these questions, in a discussion ranging from politics and history to The Lord of The Rings and the nature of God.   Jeb’s book: https://a.co/d/ea1C0Wn Jeb’s article on kingship in Tolkien’s The Lord of The Rings: https://www.thepostil.com/kingship-in-middle-earth/   Follow and support Voluntaryism In Action: -          Viaction.org: https://viaction.org/ -          Twitter: https://twitter.com/ActVoluntarily -          Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voluntaryisminaction/ -          Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VoluntaryismInAction/

Jeff welcomes Etienne de la Boetie2 back to the show! Etienne’s first book detailed the problems with the organizations known as “the government.” His new book details the solution, from roads and national parks to pickleball courts.   Check out Etienne’s Kickstarter for the book: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/voluntaryism-why-we-don-t-need-government#/ The voluntaryism conference he referred to: https://sedona.artofliberty.org/ And his Substack: https://artofliberty.substack.com/   Follow and support Voluntaryism In Action: -       Viaction.org: https://viaction.org/ -         Twitter: https://twitter.com/ActVoluntarily -         Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voluntaryisminaction/ -         Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VoluntaryismInAction/

Joseph Macolino joins the show to talk about his fantasy world of Evorath, and the latest book in his series. We discuss what makes fiction good, how to effectively share beliefs and ideals through fiction without being didactic, how novels are written and published, and more!   Check out Joseph and his work here: https://evorath.com/   Follow and support Voluntaryism In Action: -          Viaction.org: https://viaction.org/ -          Twitter: https://twitter.com/ActVoluntarily -          Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voluntaryisminaction/ -          Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VoluntaryismInAction/

As trust in government crumbles, mutual aid societies (which were a huge force for good in the USA before Social Security and Medicare) are making a resurgence. Glen Martineau, cofounder of a religious-based mutual aid society, joins the show to talk about how mutual aid works in the real world—and how your community can start your own. Follow and support Voluntaryism In Action: - Viaction.org: https://viaction.org/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ActVoluntarily - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voluntaryisminaction/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VoluntaryismInAction/

Our guest is Jason Bassler, co-founder of The Free Thought Project and founder of Police the Police. The conversation includes Jason’s work as a watchdog of state action, the media’s attempts to censor him, and the terrible dangers of having police and government agents that are not accountable for their actions.   Follow Jason: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonBassler1 https://twitter.com/TheFreeThought2 https://twitter.com/PoliceThePolic1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreethoughtproject/ https://www.instagram.com/policethepolice_official/ https://www.instagram.com/jason.e.bassler Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2yNlUxW Spotify: https://bit.ly/TFTPSpotify   Follow and support Voluntaryism In Action: -         Viaction.org: https://viaction.org/ -         Twitter: https://twitter.com/ActVoluntarily -         Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voluntaryisminaction/ -       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VoluntaryismInAction/

Jeff is joined by Pappy, who leads the efforts of Focus Congo to address the humanitarian crisis in the DR Congo. Pappy shares how after being sent from the Congo by his family to save him from recruitment as a child soldier, he returned to share with others the love that saved him.   Check out Focus Congo at https://www.focuscongo.com/en/   Follow and support Voluntaryism In Action: -          Viaction.org: https://viaction.org/ -          Twitter: https://twitter.com/ActVoluntarily -          Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voluntaryisminaction/ -          Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VoluntaryismInAction/

Jeff sits down with Craig Harguess, host of The Bad Roman podcast, to discuss the political implications of Christian faith and the reality of “no king but Christ.”   Check out The Bad Roman project here: https://www.thebadroman.com/   Follow and support Voluntaryism In Action: -          Viaction.org: https://viaction.org/ -          Twitter: https://twitter.com/ActVoluntarily -          Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voluntaryisminaction/ -          Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VoluntaryismInAction/

Jeff is joined today by Nicholas Tartaglia (you don’t pronounce the G) to discuss the ideas in his book Millennial Economics. Find and follow Nick: Insta: @nictartaglia Insta Podcast: @newgenmindsetpod Follow and support Voluntaryism In Action: - Viaction.org: https://viaction.org/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ActVoluntarily - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voluntaryisminaction/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VoluntaryismInAction/

In this episode, we’re joined by Jorg Hülsmann, professor of economics at the University of Angers (France) and fellow at the Mises Institute, to get the scoop on his new book: Abundance, Generosity, and The State.   Think the book sounds fascinating? Purchase it here: https://store.mises.org/Hardcover-P11304.aspx Short on cash? You can also read it for free here: https://mises.org/library/book/abundance-generosity-and-state-inquiry-economic-principles  Follow and support Voluntaryism In Action: -         Viaction.org: https://viaction.org/ -         Twitter: https://twitter.com/ActVoluntarily -         Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voluntaryisminaction/ -      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VoluntaryismInAction/