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Episode 159: Nick Watts: Is Taxation a Form of Slavery? A Christian Perspective
Is taxation a form of slavery? What does the Bible actually teach about government, freedom and the limits of political power?
In this episode of More Christ, I’m delighted to be joined by Nick Watts, author of Taxation Is Slavery: The Biblical Case for Libertarian Politics, to explore his provocative argument for a Christian understanding of liberty.
At the heart of our conversation is a question: how should our allegiance to Jesus Christ shape our relationship with earthly rulers?
We consider Nick’s case alongside familiar passages such as Romans 13 and Jesus’ instruction to give Caesar what belongs to Caesar. What belongs to Caesar, and what belongs to God?
This is an invitation to think carefully about Scripture, political authority, property rights and our responsibilities towards our neighbours. Whether you agree with Nick’s conclusions or want to challenge them, I hope this conversation encourages you to examine the assumptions we bring to faith and politics.
Taxation Is Slavery: The Biblical Case for Libertarian Politics Book information and purchasing options:
https://www.beingbiblical.com/books/taxation-is-slavery/
Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CBFJY9Q
Free book preview:https://beingbiblical.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Taxation-is-Slavery-PDF-eBook-With-Cover-Preview.pdf
Being Biblical - Nick’s website and articles:https://www.beingbiblical.com/
If you enjoy this conversation, please like the video, subscribe to More Christ, and share it with someone interested in Christianity, freedom and political philosophy.
How do you understand the Bible’s teaching on taxation and government? Let me know in the comments.
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10 Oct 2026
Episode 158: Dr Craig Blomberg: How Do We Know the Bible Can Be Trusted?
How do we know the Bible can be trusted? What reasons do we have for confidence in the Gospel accounts of Jesus, and how should Christians respond to questions about Scripture’s historical reliability?
For this episode of More Christ, I am joined by Craig Blomberg, Professor Emeritus of New Testament at Denver Seminary and the author of books including The Historical Reliability of the Gospels, Jesus and the Gospels, and Can We Still Believe the Bible? In this conversation, I speak with Craig about the trustworthiness of the Bible and the historical foundations of Christian faith.
At the heart of our conversation is a question that matters both to Christians and to those exploring Christianity: can we trust these writings to tell us who Jesus is?
I hope this conversation encourages you to take honest questions seriously, explore the evidence thoughtfully, and encounter Christ more deeply through Scripture.
Seminary:
https://denverseminary.edu/directory/blomberg-phd-craig/
The Historical Reliability of the Gospels: https://ivpress.com/the-historical-reliability-of-the-gospels
Can We Still Believe the Bible? An Evangelical Engagement with Contemporary Questions:
https://bakerpublishinggroup.com/products/9781587433214_can-we-still-believe-the-bible
Jesus and the Gospels: An Introduction and Survey, Third Edition: https://www.bhpublishinggroup.com/product/jesus-and-the-gospels-third-edition-2/
The Historical Reliability of John’s Gospel: https://www.ivpress.com/the-historical-reliability-of-john-s-gospel
Free lectures on The Historical Reliability of the Gospels: https://www.biblicaltraining.org/learn/institute/nt610-the-historical-reliability-of-the-gospels
If you enjoy this conversation, please like the video, subscribe to More Christ, and share it with someone who might find it helpful. I’d also love to hear your thoughts in the comments: what questions about the Bible’s reliability would you most like to explore?
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3 Oct 2026
Episode 157: Dr Gerrit Dawson: Christ’s Incarnation, Descent into Hell, and Ascension to Heaven
Why did Jesus descend into hell? What does His ascension mean for us today? And how does His incarnation shape our understanding of God and our own humanity?
In this episode of More Christ, I’m delighted to be joined by theologian, pastor, and author Gerrit Dawson to explore Christ’s incarnation, descent into hell, and ascension to heaven.
Together, we consider these great mysteries of the Christian faith and their significance for our salvation, worship, and daily life. What does it mean that the Son of God truly shares our humanity? How should we understand the Apostles’ Creed’s declaration that “He descended into hell”? And why does it matter that our risen and ascended Lord remains human?
At the heart of our conversation is Jesus Christ Himself: the Son who became flesh, entered the depths of death, and ascended to the Father. I hope this conversation helps you see more clearly the hope and glory of what He has accomplished for us.
EXPLORE GERRIT’S WORK
Books published by Bloomsbury:
https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/author/gerrit-dawson/ (https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/author/gerrit-dawson/)
His wider book list on Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/165496.Gerrit_Scott_Dawson (https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/165496.Gerrit_Scott_Dawson)
YOU’RE INCLUDED - GRACE COMMUNION INTERNATIONAL
Explore the interview series:
https://www.gci.org/videos/youre-included/ (https://www.gci.org/videos/youre-included/)
Gerrit Dawson - Jesus Is Still a Human:
https://learn.gcs.edu/mod/page/view.php?id=4336 (https://learn.gcs.edu/mod/page/view.php?id=4336)
Gerrit Dawson - The Eternal Incarnation:
https://learn.gcs.edu/mod/page/view.php?id=4338 (https://learn.gcs.edu/mod/page/view.php?id=4338)
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