06. Dr. Ben Merkle | Alfred the Great: How to Be a King Within the Culture

from How Shall We Then Live? · host Joshua Pool & Ryder Smith

On this episode, Ryder interviews Dr. Ben Merkle about his book "The White Horse King: The Life of Alfred the Great". They have a hearty discussion about how King Alfred led his nation against the Vikings, how he fought alongside his nation at the forefront, and how he developed a Christian culture amidst a pagan society.

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