Podcast

Should we pay taxes?  How?  And how much?  The answers are not as obvious as you might think.

If you love your neighbor, you will provide consumer surplus, which makes them richer.  If you love yourself, you will make a profit, which makes you richer.

Economic inequalities – like all inequalities – should be praised as a part of God’s creational intent.

This podcast is based on the Greek idea of Sisyphus and asks us as Christians whether we are building up or tearing down.

The crossroads of Economics and Christianity is freedom.  Healthcare as a moral right means the labor of healthcare providers is owned by others.  That denies their moral freedom.

Four of the most life-changing events in history providentially happened in 1776: Political: The US Revolution Economic: Adam Smith wrote The Wealth of Nations Social: The Scottish Enlightenment Technological: James Watt improved the steam engine.

Christian Economists are mostly on the political right, because we believe in progressive renewal, not violent overthrow.  This podcasts quickly moves from Christian worldview to politics to economics, with the conclusion that we should “re-create” the existing order, not destroy it.

Acts 2 says we should hold “All things in common.”  Some Christian economists claim this endorses socialism, but it does the opposite: It endorses individual giving, which exemplifies free market capitalism.

Recessions help Christians move closer to our alignment with God’s intentions for our lives.  They help us understand how we are to specialize in “loving our neighbor.”

John Wesley’s famous quote is analyzed based on the Federal Reserve Bank’s low interest rates.