Of Flames and Crowns

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