The War on Drugs is one of the most frequently-cited policy issues in modern politics, and it also serves as a clear foil of libertarianism. Whether or not one supports inflicting legislative violence to stop non-violent activity, as happens routinely in the Drug War, is perhaps the most important litmus test of a libertarian. Where one stands on the Drug War also often serves as a firm dividing line between libertarianism and conservatism. Yet despite the relentless evil of the War on Drugs, which is even more destructive to society than drug abuse itself, bad arguments and weak ethics still prevail in most national policy discussions. Thankfully, the tide is turning in recent years. In this episode, we are joined by Raeford Davis, a former police officer who used to enforce the Drug War, and now is one of its most fervent and piercing critics. Raeford walks us through his own story as a Christian police officer enforcing drug prohibition, what happened to change his mind, why the Drug War is both intrinsically evil and pragmatically ineffective, and why it is incumbent on every police officer, and every citizen, to consider and reject the sin that is the War on Drugs. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fFG8d_FWl0

Though the Libertarian Christian Podcast may have a slight bias towards podcasts, we also love a good book. In this episode, host Doug Stuart and Alex Bernardo of the Protestant Libertarian Podcast sit down to talk about their reading habits and the books they've been enjoying recently, ranging from works of fiction like Harry Potter all the way to historical narratives about the Soviet Union. Whether you're looking for some quality book recommendations or just want to know more about the hosts and their approaches to reading, this is a delightful and laid-back episode you're not going to want to miss. Alex Bernardo is part of the Christians for Liberty Network and is the host of the Protestant Libertarian Podcast. There, he explores the intersection between protestant Biblical studies and libertarian philosophy, addressing topics related to theology, history, culture, economics, philosophy, and current events from both protestant and libertarian perspectives. More about Alex as well as links to all the books discussed in this episode can be found in the additional resources section below. Main Points of Discussion: 00:00 Introduction 01:45 Kindle, physical copies, & audiobooks 07:24 Highlighters or pens? 11:51 Doug and Alex's reading goals 19:25 Fiction books 32:24 Books that impacted Alex 38:40 What's Alex reading next? 40:14 Books that impacted Doug 44:11 What's Doug reading next? Additional Resources: - The Protestant Libertarian Podcast: libertarianchristians.com/shows/protestant-libertarian-podcast/ - Follow Alex Bernardo on Twitter: @ProLibertyPod - Fiction books: The Chronicles of Narnia series, by C.S. Lewis The Harry Potter series, by J.K. Rowling Amon's Adventure, by Arnold Ytreeide The Memoirs of Stockholm Sven, by Nathaniel Ian Miller Space: A Novel, by James A. Michener - Impactful books The Peril of Modernizing Jesus, by Henry J. Cadbury The Artist, the Philosopher and the Warrior, by Paul Strathern The White Pill, by Michael Malice - Next up: The Case Against the Fed, by Murray Rothbard Ideology and Insanity, by Thomas S. Szasz The Individualists, by Matt Zwolinski and John Tomasi Fossil Future, by Alex Epstein The Viking Heart, by Arthur Herman Roger Williams and the Creation of the American Soul, by John M. Barry Biblical Critical Theory, by Christopher Watkin - Other: Human Action, by Ludwig Von Mises Surprised by Scripture, by N.T. Wright Revelation for the Rest of Us, Scot McKnight Paul and the Faithfulness of God, by N.T. Wright The Crucifixion of the Warrior God, by Gregory A. Boyd Cross Vision, by Gregory A. Boyd The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling, by The Free Press The Quest of the Historical Jesus, by Albert Schweitzer Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDDpXtx8n8c