Of Flames and Crowns

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/

Douglas Wilson, an insightful author and pastor, dives into the profound impacts of the Protestant work ethic on civilization. He discusses how the Reformation elevated everyday work to a noble calling, emphasizing that all labor has divine significance. Wilson explores the connection between productive work, masculinity, and cultural building, dismisses misconceptions linking wealth to salvation, and advocates for education that nurtures hardworking habits. He also contrasts capitalism's generous spirit with socialism and highlights the essentials for a thriving economy.

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