Of Flames and Crowns

Of Flames and Crowns, hosted by Lennox Kalifungwa, has accomplished its mission and must conclude its voyage. We hope this show has been of great benefit to you, and that the existing episodes will continue to serve as resources you can return to and share with others. Watch our entire catalogue of episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwI-P6VXHP-hMHJcvqqy_O8_c7fHJVkCo&si=Nh0X55zOYSqmvQAX For more information on New Saint Andrews College, go to https://nsa.edu Interested in supporting the work of NSA? Send a tax-deductible gift at: https://nsa.edu/gifts

Musical literacy is essential to the formation of great civilizations. The songs a people sing—and the excellence with which they sing them—shape not only their affections, but ultimately their actions. In this finale of Of Flames and Crowns, Lennox Kalifungwa is joined by Dr. David Erb to explore the beauty of song and symphony, and to consider what it truly takes to form—and reform—an entire culture through music. For more information about the New Saint Andrews College Conservatory of Music, visit music.nsa.edu Support the 2026 NSA Choir Tour by visiting https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/sing-for-joy-pacific-northwest-conservatory-tour

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. If this is true, then theology must undergird every disciplined school of thought and practice. Yet for too long, theology has been pushed to the margins of intellectual engagement in the public square, dismissed as a concern for abstraction rather than a foundation for truth. Christians who have treated theology in this way have weakened the cultural and intellectual influence of Christianity itself. It is time to recover theology as fundamental to true learning and ordered wisdom. Tim Harmon joins Lennox Kalifungwa for a discussion on theology as the queen of the sciences—and why this recovery matters now more than ever. For more information on New Saint Andrews College, go to https://nsa.edu Interested in supporting the work of NSA? Send a tax-deductible gift at: https://give.nsa.edu/gifts

The culture war must first be won at home. The most effective leaders are those whose households remain intact—marked by thriving marriages and well-formed children. Children are an inheritance from the Lord, and parents are called to steward these gifts faithfully, not merely to help them survive comfortably, but to launch them as arrows—spreading light and shattering darkness with truth, beauty, and goodness. Toby Sumpter joins Lennox Kalifungwa for a bracing and thoughtful conversation on raising children faithfully in a chaotic world. For more information on New Saint Andrew’s College, go to https://nsa.edu Interested in supporting the work of NSA? Send a tax-deductible gift at: https://give.nsa.edu/gifts

The ability to work with one’s hands is often pitted against the intellectual vocations, as though the two were sworn enemies—disciplines incapable of reconciliation. The notion that college weakens the hands is not an argument but a symptom: the fruit of a misguided and miseducated populace that reduces academia to little more than white-collar job placement. A true understanding of the liberal arts reveals something far richer. A good education is one that forms the whole person—cultivating the holistic faculties of the human being. A genuinely classical liberal arts education should train its adherents to build with their minds while strengthening the disciplined use of their hands. In this episode, Lennox Kalifungwa is joined by New Saint Andrews College alumnus Brad Covington, a firefighter and successful business owner. Brad reflects on his time at NSA and offers a compelling account of how a blue-collar man was not hindered, but strengthened, by a Christian liberal arts education. For more information on New Saint Andrew’s College, go to https://nsa.edu Interested in supporting the work of NSA? Send a tax-deductible gift at: https://give.nsa.edu/gifts

There exists a prevalent tendency to exclusively think of culture building at a macro level—thinking through big civilizational questions, but without an idea of what it takes to build culture in the actual and everyday arenas of life. In this episode, Lennox Kalifungwa is joined by Joffre Swait for an inspiring conversation about building micro-cultures. They also delve into their experiences as third-culture kids and the opportunity that has afforded them to think of building culture. For more information on New Saint Andrews College, go to https://nsa.edu Interested in supporting the work of NSA? Send a tax-deductible gift at: https://give.nsa.edu/gifts

The modern West suffers not from a lack of information, but from a collapse of memory. We argue fiercely about politics, culture, and truth while forgetting the intellectual architecture that once taught us how to think in the first place. The history of thought—especially the history of philosophy—has quietly slipped from the modern mind. When a civilization loses touch with its intellectual ancestry, it loses the categories necessary to reason, to judge, and to learn from its own successes and failures. Greece understood this well. Long before the modern state or the modern university, Greek philosophers asked the most enduring questions: What is truth? What is justice? What is the good life? And how should a people order themselves accordingly? In this episode, Lennox Kalifungwa is joined by Dr. David Talcott, Fellow of Philosophy and Graduate Dean at New Saint Andrews College, for a penetrating conversation on what ancient Greek philosophy can still teach America today. From the formation of reason and virtue to the dangers of intellectual amnesia, this discussion traces how Greek thought shaped Western civilization—and why recovering it may be essential to our cultural renewal. If we wish to think clearly, govern wisely, and live meaningfully, we must first remember where our thinking came from. For more information on New Saint Andrews College, go to https://nsa.edu Interested in supporting the work of NSA? Send a tax-deductible gift at: https://give.nsa.edu/gifts 

At the heart of Christian culture—and free markets—is excellence: the disciplined, beautiful, God-honoring work that builds trust, prosperity, and genuine freedom. When nations forget God, excellence collapses into consumerism, entitlement, and dependence, leaving technocrats and the State to fill the void with coercion and decay. Scripture teaches that ownership, responsibility, and craft are gifts meant to cultivate generational fruitfulness. In an age discipled by consumption rather than creation, Christians are called to rebuild—boldly and beautifully—through character, diligence, and love. In this episode, Lennox welcomes Bryan Auton to discuss how Christian excellence transforms institutions, markets, communities, and the world. For more information on New Saint Andrew’s College, go to https://nsa.edu Interested in supporting the work of NSA? Send a tax-deductible gift at: https://give.nsa.edu/gifts

The Sexual Revolution didn’t free anyone—it fractured a civilization. In this episode, Lennox Kalifungwa is joined by Katy Faust, who dismantles the lies of feminism, gender ideology, IVF culture, and the assault on marriage and family. They expose how the revolution produced child victimization, fatherlessness, moral collapse, and a society addicted to self-worship. Katy reveals how every cultural battle—from abortion to surrogacy to transgenderism—comes down to one thing: adults demanding sacrifices from children. For more information on New Saint Andrew’s College, go to https://nsa.edu Interested in supporting the work of NSA? Send a tax-deductible gift at: https://give.nsa.edu/gifts

Oftentimes, our perceptions of the world are too small. And when we fall prey to this, we tend to miss the categories that enable us to learn, love, laugh, and live. In this episode, Lennox Kalifungwa is joined by Jason Farley to discuss how people ought to live in the moment, given to us by God, as free individuals who can create and build. For more information on New Saint Andrew’s College, go to https://nsa.edu Interested in supporting the work of NSA? Send a tax-deductible gift at: https://give.nsa.edu/gifts 

The West has lost its will to contend for the good, numbed by guilt, confusion, and educational collapse. Entertainment and schooling—our modern liturgies—have reshaped loyalties and hollowed cultural resolve. As the project A Nation at Risk warned, mediocrity has become a form of self-inflicted disarmament. Secularized education now relativizes truth, mocks Christian faith, and forms citizens unable to resist tyranny or build anything lasting. The crisis is fundamentally a war against truth—and therefore against Christianity. Only a robust Classical Christian Education, rooted in Scripture and the fear of the Lord, can produce courageous leaders who confront evil, cultivate excellence, and rebuild civilization. In this episode, Lennox Kalifungwa is joined by David Goodwin to discuss the role classical Christian education plays in building civilizations. For more information on New Saint Andrew’s College, go to https://nsa.edu Interested in supporting the work of NSA? Send a tax-deductible gift at: https://give.nsa.edu/gifts

Why are so many Third-World nations still poor and corrupt, even after billions in foreign aid? From the UN and World Economic Forum to USAID and global NGOs, powerful elites push “progressive” policies that sound good but destroy freedom, faith, and prosperity. In this explosive episode, Lennox Kalifungwa and Larry Taunton reveal how leftist ideology quietly shapes global policy and traps developing nations in a cycle of control and dependence. They’ve seen it firsthand. Now, they’re pulling back the curtain. Watch to uncover who’s really running the Third World—and why true liberty starts with truth. For more information on New Saint Andrew’s College, go to https://nsa.edu

Over the past two centuries, a series of erroneous ideas have taken root—chief among them the claim that faith is inferior to reason, and that the two stand in opposition. This has been accompanied by the notion that science has rendered God unnecessary, establishing itself as the ultimate arbiter of truth—untainted, we are told, by metaphysical assumptions. Yet upon closer scrutiny, every scientific endeavor rests upon philosophical and theological presuppositions that shape both its method and its purpose. Mathematics and logic themselves presuppose a universe in which order, intelligence, and design are woven into the very fabric of reality. In this episode, Lennox Kalifungwa is joined by Dr. Mitch Stokes to discuss the relationship between philosophy, faith, reason, and science. Purchase books by Mitch Stokes here: How to Be an Atheist: https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Atheist-Skeptics-Skeptical/dp/1433542986 Calculus for Everyone: https://romanroadspress.com/calculus-for-everyone/ Apply to NSA by visiting https://nsa.edu/academics/undergraduate

In this episode, Lennox Kalifungwa is joined by Dr. Joseph Boot to discuss the necessity of living with a distinct cosmology that is fundamentally and robustly Christian. The church’s failure to think in clear categories and discern good from evil consigns surrounding cultures to ruin. To think in a distinctly Christian fashion is the foundation of freedom and prosperity. In order for the West to recover and replenish its glory, it must begin not just by making Christian references but by thinking in Christian categories. Order Think Christianly, by Dr. Joe Boot, here: https://ezrapress.ca/ For more information on New Saint Andrew’s College, go to https://nsa.edu

College used to be a forge for wisdom and virtue. Now it’s a factory of debt and disillusionment. For millions, the “dream” of higher education has turned into a nightmare—high tuition, empty promises, and minds poisoned by ideology. The old formula — go to college, get a job, live the dream — doesn’t work anymore. The system is broken. Modern academia no longer forms thinkers or builders; it manufactures cynics and conformists. But there’s a better way. In this episode, Lennox Kalifungwa sits down with John Lewis, a 2004 graduate of New Saint Andrews College, former Goldman Sachs professional, and now Founder & CEO of Beam Reach, a thriving real estate investment firm. Lewis embodies what true education should do: train leaders who think clearly, build boldly, and shape culture for generations to come. He shares how NSA’s classical, Christ-centered education gave him the tools to solve complex problems and build successful institutions. This is the conversation every student, parent, and educator needs to hear. Apply to NSA by going to https://nsa.edu/academics/undergraduate

The leading cause of death in the United States and many other places across the world is the murder of pre-born children. Those charged to protect good and punish evil are often themselves architects of death—promoting, celebrating, and legislating infanticide in the name of women’s rights. In this conversation, Lennox Kalifungwa is joined by Ben Zeisloft to discuss a subject that deserves attention and action. Read Forsakers of the Fatherless, here: https://press.founders.org/shop/forsakers-of-the-fatherless/ For more information about New Saint Andrews College, go to https://nsa.edu Support the work of NSA by sending a tax-deductible gift at: https://give.nsa.edu/gifts

In 2020, when riots erupted after the death of George Floyd, a moment of reckoning took place. That event shook the trees and revealed what people truly believed. It exposed the compromise of many evangelicals who were found to have—whether inadvertently or intentionally—bought into cultural Marxism, embracing the popular narratives of systemic black oppression, police brutality, and the illusion that the blue side of the American political system is pro-black and anti-racist. These blatant lies have become the assumed narrative in much of the world today. Although proponents of woke ideology have overplayed their hand, their dogma still permeates many influential institutions. In this conversation, Lennox Kalifungwa is joined by Chad O. Jackson to discuss how history has been revised to accommodate false narratives, how Marxism has poisoned society, and why Martin Luther King Jr. is dishonestly revered as a hero. To learn more about New Saint Andrews College, go to https://nsa.edu Support the work of NSA by sending a tax-deductible gift at: https://give.nsa.edu/gifts To watch the MLK Project, go to https://www.historev.com/

The greatness of Western Civilization was enabled and realized through the application of Christian cosmology, which sought to propagate truth, beauty, and goodness in all things. One of the pillars of this civilizational flourishing was the Protestant work ethic, recovered during the time of the Reformation. This recovery restored a high view of vocation and established the principle that all work matters to God and carries eternal significance. Work is not to be seen as a necessary evil or a mere consequence of the Fall. Man was created to work—created to exercise dominion over the world he was given, seeking to be fruitful in all things. Lennox Kalifungwa is joined by Doug Wilson to discuss this all-important subject. To learn more about New Saint Andrews College, go to https://nsa.edu Support the work of NSA by sending a tax-deductible gift at: https://give.nsa.edu/gifts

This present moment in America is an opportunity we ought not miss. The assassination of Charlie Kirk was a tragic moment that will long live in infamy, but in God’s providence, it could well be the spark that ignites reformation and revival. The question is, how do we now live? What does a life of true meaning and purpose look like? Christ the King has given us a mandate to disciple the nations and establish His kingdom on earth as it is in heaven. Some of the tools God gives His ambassadors in this cause are truth and speech. These tools are the substance for shaping culture. Cultures rise and fall to the degree to which they either embrace or reject Christ. In this American moment, the goal should be to proclaim Christ, speak the truth boldly, give a reason for the hope that is in you, and be salt and light in all the spaces God has placed us in. Having lived in two of the same countries and being involved in the same work for several years, Lennox Kalifungwa and Voddie Baucham sit down for an insightful conversation about culture, suffering for truth, Marxism, and patriarchy. For more information about New Saint Andrews College, go to https://nsa.edu

We are in the midst of a cosmic war. We need men prepared to stand on the front lines, ready to crush the heads of serpents, to take the heads of giants, to incinerate idols to dust. Men who will not flinch in the face of fire and darkness, who fear nothing but God and the dishonor of His name. We need men who are a threat to evil and chaos—a righteous nuisance to all that stands against the light. Men who, at a moment’s notice, are ready to take up arms to defend truth, goodness, and beauty. Men who can laugh in the face of turmoil, raising their melodic voices in defiance, knowing that their King is undefeated, even if they themselves fall honorably. We need men who are ready to raise the sails and hoist the flag, for King, for Kingdom, and for eternity. In this season finale, Lennox Kalifungwa is joined once again by Dr. Joe Rigney to discuss the art of inspiring, encouraging and equipping men to engage in the cosmic battles they have been called by God to fight and win. This podcast was produced by New Saint Andrews College. Learn how to attend or give to the college at https://nsa.edu Order Joe Rigney’s book, The Sin of Empathy here: https://canonpress.com/products/the-sin-of-empathy

Where tyranny reigns, weak men lie at its feet. They’ve abandoned their post—no longer leading their homes, protecting their families, or standing firm for their churches. Instead, they cling to the State like orphans, begging it to do the work they were called to do: to build, to guard, to rule. The result is predictable—freedom dies, vice thrives, and culture rots. A nation of emasculated men will never be free. What we need are men with spines—men who wield strength, courage, and conviction to crush evil and cultivate good. In this episode, Lennox Kalifungwa is joined once again by NSA President Dr. Ben Merkle to talk about raising men in an age that neuters them, the power of multigenerational faithfulness, and how households can become the frontlines in the war against tyranny. This podcast was produced by New Saint Andrews College. Learn how to attend or give to the college at https://nsa.edu 

In a world hellbent on evicting God from public life, a question echoes with increasing confusion: Would a God of love really force someone to do what they don’t want to do? What happened to “free choice,” “individual liberty,” and all the other slogans we’ve enshrined? Today, many cling to the myth that law is born from some serene, secular neutrality—hammered out in the halls of diplomacy and burnished by the gentle hand of humanism. But scratch beneath the polished veneer and you’ll find that neutrality is a fairy tale, and tolerance is more marketing slogan than moral principle. Our age will legislate morality all day long—just not Christian morality. Because if there's one thing secularism finds utterly intolerable, it's a truth that won't budge. Christianity is the last great stumbling block, the immovable standard that refuses to bless delusion, flatter vice, or baptize the latest trend in moral relativism. In this episode, Lennox Kalifungwa is joined by Dr. Jared Longshore—who serves both as Undergraduate Dean and Fellow of Theology at New Saint Andrews College and as Associate Pastor at Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho. A seasoned shepherd in the pulpit since 2007, Dr. Longshore holds both an MDiv and PhD from Southern Seminary. He’s authored such hard-hitting titles as Wisdom for Kings and Queens, Strong and Courageous: Following Jesus Amid the Rise of America's New Religion, and The Case for the Christian Family. This podcast was produced by New Saint Andrews College. Learn how to attend or give to the college at https://nsa.edu 

In a world gripped by climate panic, environmentalism has become a new religion—and its doomsday prophets dominate the global stage. But is the threat as real as we're told, or is something deeper at play? In this episode, Lennox Kalifungwa is joined by Dr. Gordon Wilson, Senior Fellow of Natural History at New Saint Andrews College and creator of The Riot and the Dance. Together they explore the theological roots of climate alarmism, the billion-dollar industry it fuels, and why biblical dominion offers a better way to love and steward the earth. Drawing from his book A Different Shade of Green, Dr. Wilson calls Christians to reject fear-based propaganda and recover a joyful, thankful, and faithful approach to creation. A Different Shade of Green: https://www.amazon.com/Different-Shade-Green-Biblical-Environmentalism/dp/1947644572 The Riot and the Dance: https://canonplus.com/tabs/none/video-series/39009 This podcast was produced by New Saint Andrews College. Learn how to attend or give to the college at https://nsa.edu 

Children need more than entertainment—they need stories that shape their souls. When rooted in sound theology, stories become vessels of truth, carrying the mighty works of God to the next generation. Theology was never meant to remain locked in ivory towers, nor storytelling confined to shallow sentimentality. Together, they forge a powerful tool for cultural and spiritual renewal. In this episode, Lennox Kalifungwa is joined by Andy Naselli—a theologian, preacher, and soon-to-be pastor who lives at the intersection of doctrine and imagination. Andy is Professor of Systematic Theology and New Testament at Bethlehem College and Seminary in Minneapolis and is preparing to step into the role of lead pastor at Christ the King Church in Stillwater. For more information on Andy Naselli, go to https://andynaselli.com/ For more information on the MFA in Creative Writing at NSA, go to https://www.camperdownmfa.com/ This podcast was produced by New Saint Andrews College. Learn how to attend or give to the college at https://nsa.edu 

What will it take for Christians to reclaim their place as the world’s leading storytellers? The Inklings—Lewis, Tolkien, and their circle—once set the gold standard, crafting tales so rich in meaning they transcended religious and philosophical divides. Why? Because all great stories, at their core, reflect the way God made the world—with truth, beauty, and goodness woven into their fabric. On this episode of Of Flames and Crowns, Lennox Kalifungwa sits down with Christine Cohen, author of The Winter King and The Sinking City. A proud mother of three, Christine is not only a gifted novelist but also a seasoned editor and teacher of the writing craft. She is a graduate of New Saint Andrews College and holds the distinction of being the first-ever graduate—and now director—of the Camperdown MFA program. Together, they explore how Christians can recover a vision of wonder, wield words with wisdom, and write stories that leave a lasting mark on culture. To learn more about the MFA in Creative Writing, go to https://www.camperdownmfa.com/ Christine Cohen books: The Winter King: https://www.amazon.com/Winter-King-Christine-Cohen-ebook/dp/B081VV255Q The Sinking City: https://www.amazon.com/Sinking-City-Christine-Cohen/dp/1954887272 This podcast was produced by New Saint Andrews College. Learn how to attend or give to the college at https://nsa.edu 

Those who master language with wisdom and skill shape history. Great speeches embody conviction, courage, and character, revealing the essence of men and the weight of their beliefs. A well-spoken word can ignite action, mold affections, and turn the tides of history. Properly wielded, language is the bedrock of leadership and the catalyst for great movements. In this episode of Of Flames and Crowns, Lennox Kalifungwa sits down with Brent Pinkall to explore the art of eloquence and persuasive speech. A Junior Fellow of Rhetoric at New Saint Andrews College, Pinkall has dedicated himself to reclaiming the power and beauty of the spoken word. Holding an M.A. in Theology and Letters from NSA and a B.A. in Mass Communications from Kansas State University, he has taught and ministered across cultures, particularly in China, where he lectured on logic, epistemology, classical education, and rhetoric. His book, Redeeming the Six Arts: A Christian Approach to Chinese Classical Education, examines the profound connection between language, culture, and truth. In an age long on words but short on wisdom, Pinkall challenges us to rediscover the transformative power of eloquence. This podcast was produced by New Saint Andrews College. Learn how to attend or give to the college at: https://nsa.edu

For nearly two centuries, feminism has waged war on God’s design for women, convincing them that true fulfillment lies in imitating men, scorning homemaking, and embracing barrenness. But what if the real power of femininity is something far greater—something that causes God’s enemies to tremble? In this episode of Of Flames and Crowns, Rebekah Merkle joins Lennox Kalifungwa to dismantle feminist dogma and cast a vision for biblical womanhood that is strong, intelligent, and unapologetically culture-shaping. She is the author of Eve in Exile, where she challenges feminist myths and calls women to reclaim their God-given roles with joy. A wife, mother, designer, and co-host of What Have You, she embodies a life of intellect, industry, and dominion. From homemaking to influence, from industry to intellect—this is femininity as God designed it.  This podcast was produced by New Saint Andrews College. Learn how to attend or give to the college at: https://nsa.edu

In this episode of Of Flames and Crowns, Lennox Kalifungwa and Joe Carlson explore the power of imagination and beauty in literature and creation. In an age suffocating under materialism, naturalism, modernity, and secularism, virtues like beauty, myth, and imagination are not mere luxuries—they are weapons for understanding reality. As tangible manifestations of truth and goodness, they are essential for waging effective cultural warfare. This podcast was produced by New Saint Andrews College. Learn how to attend or give to the college at: https://nsa.edu To access Joe Carlson's work on Dante, go to: https://romanroadspress.com/dante/ 

In this episode of Of Flames and Crowns, Lennox Kalifungwa speaks with Simon Kennedy about Australia's decline from its Christian roots and the need for reform. Once shaped by Christianity, Australia is now secularized, with only 50% identifying as Christian and fewer attending church. The discussion explores how Australia's Christian heritage influenced its civic culture and the challenges of reviving it through education, church leadership, and policy reforms.   This podcast was produced by New Saint Andrews College. Learn how to attend or give to the college at: https://nsa.edu

History is nothing less than the grand testament to Christ’s victorious march through the ages. To read it rightly is to see His unassailable sovereignty, stirring hope and conviction in His reign over all things. But lies—at their core—are acts of revisionism, desperate attempts to defy the King of Kings. From the beginning, the serpent’s words to Eve sought to rewrite history, knowing that distorting the past leads to destruction. In this conversation, Lennox Kalifungwa and Dr. Christopher Schlect explore why knowing, preserving, and rightly understanding history is essential to building Christian civilizations. This podcast was produced by New Saint Andrews College. Learn how to attend or give to the college at: https://nsa.edu

Poetry once built civilizations, stirred men to action, and revealed the beauty and order woven into reality. Today, it’s been gutted—stripped of meaning and left to the murmurs of postmodern nihilists. But true poetry isn’t dead; its fire still burns for those with eyes to see. In this episode of Of Flames and Crowns, Dr. Jayson Grieser joins Lennox Kalifungwa to discuss poetry’s lost majesty, its power to shape the soul, and why recovering it matters. From Shakespeare to Herbert, from battle hymns to broken verses, they uncover the art that once moved nations—and can again. This podcast was produced by New Saint Andrews College. Learn how to attend or give to the college at: https://nsa.edu

The phrase “Education is Warfare” has become a staple in our vocabulary—and for good reason. Academia is the battleground where the thoughts and affections of entire cultures are forged because education is, at its core, a form of discipleship. To claim academia is to seize the reins of religious and cultural formation. Those who control the classroom shape the future. In this episode, Lennox Kalifungwa sits down with Dr. Ben Merkle, President of New Saint Andrews College, to unpack the vital role education plays in building and sustaining Christian civilizations. This podcast was produced by New Saint Andrews College. Learn how to attend or give to the college at: https://nsa.edu 

Lennox Kalifungwa sits down with Ben Zornes to discuss the growing movement to erase Western influence through postcolonialism and decolonization. While presented as liberation, these ideas often work to dismantle capitalism, Biblical Christianity, and the core ideals that built the West—only to pave the way for communism. Together, they examine the historical and cultural impact of this ideology across the world and why it matters today. This podcast was produced by New Saint Andrews College. Learn how to attend or give to the college at: https://nsa.edu 

The Gospel is not just about saving souls but reforming nations and building Christ’s kingdom on earth. Modern evangelicalism often reduces it to personal salvation, neglecting its transformative power over culture. As society rejects God’s sovereignty, many Christians retreat into Pietism—separating faith from public life. This has led to the secularization of politics, education, and the arts. In this conversation, Lennox Kalifungwa and Vishal Mangalwadi discuss the need for truth and optimism in discipling nations, confronting cultural decay, and reclaiming the world for Christ. Watch as they challenge fatalism and call for faithful Christian influence. This podcast was produced by New Saint Andrews College. Learn how to attend or give to the college at: https://nsa.edu

If Christ truly holds the cosmos in His hands—and He does—then every nation on earth belongs to Him alone. In the Great Commission (Matthew 28), Christ commands His followers to disciple the nations because all authority in heaven and on earth is His. Nations that refuse to bow to Christ remain in bondage; they cannot be free, let alone flourish, apart from God's holy law—the foundation of true liberty. In this conversation, Lennox Kalifungwa and Jared Longshore confront the pressing need to build distinctly Christian nations. This podcast was produced by New Saint Andrews College. Learn how to attend or give to the college at: https://nsa.edu

Darwinian evolutionary theory has profoundly influenced modern philosophy, education, and morality—often wielded to deny God's existence. Despite its scientific veneer, it remains confined to theoretical thought, lacking undeniable proof. Its consequences have fueled movements like abortion, ethnic genocide, and materialism. In this conversation, Lennox Kalifungwa and Dr. Gordon Wilson, a senior fellow at New Saint Andrews College and author of Darwin’s Sandcastle, delve into the flaws of evolution. Dr. Wilson, known for The Riot and the Dance and other works, explores the myth of evolution and presents a biblical perspective on science and creation. This podcast was produced by New Saint Andrews College. Learn how to attend or give to the college at: https://nsa.edu Purchase Darwin's Sandcastle here: https://romanroadspress.com/darwins-sandcastle/?srsltid=AfmBOopj7zL7eTgYJKXdSLnEcJC1oV_fc93KM1JE1lTJT5eg6hSdImuu Stream The Riot and the Dance on Canon+ https://canonplus.com/tabs/discover/video-series/39009 

Fear has become the currency of control in our modern world. Many live under the shadow of fatalism, viewing life as an unending series of catastrophes where mere survival is the ultimate goal. Yet, this fear fuels manipulation, creating a populace easy to control. For Christians, succumbing to fear undermines their ability to shape the world as they are called to do. In this compelling conversation, Lennox Kalifungwa and Joe Rigney dissect the culture of fear, expose its grip on society, and empower Christians to break free, embrace courage, and live out their call to faithful dominion. This podcast was produced by New Saint Andrews College. Learn how to attend or give to the college at: https://nsa.edu

Every culture war is a battle for words, where ideas shape destinies and truth fights to be heard. In this episode, Lennox Kalifungwa sits down with Scott Allen, author of Why Social Justice Is Not Biblical Justice and 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World, to dissect how language molds culture and why twisting words distorts reality. From euphemisms to gospel truths, discover how Christians can reclaim language, disciple nations, and wield words as tools for truth and transformation. Find Scott Allen's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Words-Heal-Our-Broken-World-ebook/dp/B0DMPRN5D6/ref=sr_1_1?cr[…]+words&qid=1736202799&sprefix=scott+allen+%2Caps%2C285&sr=8-1 This podcast was produced by New Saint Andrews College. Learn how to attend or give to the college at: https://nsa.edu

In this jubilant conversation, Lennox Kalifungwa and Rev. Dr. Uriesou Brito delve into the theology of feasting as an act of Christian warfare and cultural restoration. Feasting, they affirm, is not mere indulgence but a royal proclamation of Christ’s eternal victory—an earthly echo of heavenly triumph. Together, they discuss how joy, song, and celebration glorify the King who reigns supreme, while also serving as vital tools for building resilient, Christ-centered cultures. This podcast was produced by New Saint Andrews College. Learn how to attend or give to the college at: https://nsa.edu

In this illuminating conversation, Lennox Kalifungwa delves into the realm of aesthetics and culture with Dr. Mark Coppenger. A culture that disregards beauty teeters on the brink of collapse. When a society abandons its appreciation for the transcendent, beauty fades, and civility follows close behind. In a world that despises truth, the vision to behold splendor is lost—eyes that once looked up in awe now stare downward, seeking meaning in the dust. Art, however, is never silent. It reveals what a culture worships, awakens thought, and moves hearts. Artists hold a dual role: they mirror the soul of their time while wielding the power to shape it. This discussion challenges us to reimagine a world where beauty reigns again. This podcast was produced by New Saint Andrews College. Learn how to attend or give to the college at: https://nsa.edu

Many confuse ethnicity with culture, mistaking skin color as the source of a society's strengths or flaws. This misconception has led to the fallacy of attributing a culture’s superiority or inferiority to the ethnicity of its people—as if the two were inseparable. At its core, the concept of race is a dehumanizing construct, designed to strip individuals—made in the image of God—of their dignity. Meanwhile, multiculturalism attempts to promote cultural neutrality, offering a syncretistic vision of peace and harmony unmoored from truth. Join Lennox Kalifungwa and Douglas Wilson as they explore the distinctions between ethnicity, race, and multiculturalism, exposing their implications for culture and society. This podcast was produced by New Saint Andrews College. Learn how to attend or give to the college at: https://nsa.edu

True civility rests upon two pillars: religion and masculinity. A society’s beliefs and the character of its men ultimately determine whether its culture flourishes or fractures. The battle for cultural renewal is won when the war for men’s virtue is anchored in a steadfast belief in Truth. In this episode, Lennox Kalifungwa engages in a compelling conversation with Will Spencer, who shares his extraordinary journey across the globe. Will's exploration of Eastern religions and diverse cultures ultimately led him to Christianity. He discusses his involvement in the manosphere and offers profound insights into religion, culture, and masculinity—timeless truths that demand thoughtful reflection and, indeed, a reckoning. Will also boldly addresses recent controversies surrounding angry men and anti-Semitism, bringing clarity and depth to these pressing issues. This podcast was produced by New Saint Andrews College. Learn how to attend or give to the college at: https://nsa.edu

We live in an age that scorns truth—and therefore scorns Christianity. In such times, Christians must follow Athanasius’s example, standing contra mundum (against the world). One of the enemy's key strategies is to weaken and emasculate men, but many are beginning to awaken to this threat and seek paths toward true strength. While not all avenues they pursue are legitimate, this cultural moment presents a crucial opportunity to cultivate virtuous, resilient men. Join Lennox Kalifungwa as he engages with Aaron Renn on this pressing and vital subject. This podcast was produced by New Saint Andrews College. Learn how to attend or give to the college at: https://nsa.edu

Not all cultures possess the same values. Some cultures are, in fact, superior to others. This may sound like a controversial idea to those who have been influenced by the ideals of a modern egalitarian world that vilifies both distinction and disparity. This assertion prompts a critical question: What benchmarks distinguish superior from inferior cultures? Listen to Lennox Kalifungwa and Douglas Wilson as they discuss this all important subject. This podcast was produced by New Saint Andrews College. Learn how to attend or give to the college at: nsa.edu