Kings & Statesmen

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Welcome to Kings & Statesmen—a show where thought, policy, and dialogue intersect to shape the future of American politics through the enduring virtues of truth, beauty, and goodness. Co-hosts David Shepard and Lennox Kalifungwa examine the forces behind our cultural and political unraveling and help shape a new generation of leaders. To inspire young men to enter the fray and answer the call of their age. Leaders who will stand unwavering and carry a deeper allegiance as we seek to follow the words of our Lord when he prayed, “Your Kingdom come.”

  1. 5d ago

    Liberalism's Assault on Young Men | Joshua Haymes & Ben Zeisloft

    Liberalism and secularism have left a long shadow—one measured not merely in ideas, but in generations. As feminism, globalism, socialism, and various strains of Marxism have come to dominate the public square, young men have increasingly found themselves demonized, disinherited, and discarded. The consequences are stark. Nearly two-thirds of Gen Z never made it out of the womb. Property ownership feels like a vanishing privilege. Culture itself has been flattened, blurred, and rendered androgynous. But something is shifting. Young men are waking up—disillusioned with the slogans, weary of the decay, and done with the pretense. In its place, there is a growing recognition of the necessity of masculinity, order, and even religion. Reports now suggest a renewed interest among young men in church attendance and in recovering something older, sturdier, and more rooted. Enter the controversy: Christian Nationalism. Once dismissed outright, it is now being reconsidered—especially by those seeking to resist the cultural unraveling and rebuild what has been lost. To explore this resurgence, Lennox Kalifungwa is joined by Joshua Haymes and Ben Zeisloft for a candid, provocative, and invigorating conversation. For more information on New Saint Andrews College, go to https://nsa.edu?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=nsavideometrics&utm_content=K%26S+Haymes+%26+Zeisloft+Podbean  Interested in supporting the work of NSA? Send a tax-deductible gift at: https://give.nsa.edu/gifts?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=nsavideometrics&utm_content=K%26S+Haymes+%26+Zeisloft+Podbean

    1h 44m

  2. May 18

    Defeating Communism | C.R. Wiley

    How to Defeat Communism in Your Spare Time In this episode of Kings & Statesmen, Lennox Kalifungwa and David Shepard are joined by CR Wiley for a bracing conversation on defeating communism—not through slogans or street protests, but through ownership, discipline, and responsibility. Wiley argues that ideological revolutions are sustained not by theory alone, but by the erosion of households, the abandonment of stewardship, and the refusal to bear the weight of adult responsibility. This discussion explores why strong families, productive labor, and property ownership remain the most effective counters to collectivist thinking. If communism thrives on dependency and resentment, the recovery of household strength may be its quiet undoing. For more information on New Saint Andrews College, go to https://nsa.edu?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=nsavideometrics&utm_content=K%26S+C.R.+Wiley+Podbean  Interested in supporting the work of NSA? Send a tax-deductible gift at: https://give.nsa.edu/gifts Catch up on previous episodes at: https://nsapatrons.com/video-series/48616?season=1

    1h 33m

  3. May 4

    Texas Belongs to Christ | Rep. Brent Money & Rep. Daniel Alders

    In this episode of Kings & Statesmen, Lennox Kalifungwa and David Shepard sit down with Texas State Legislator Brent Money and Texas State Legislator and NSA alumnus Daniel Alders to discuss the fundamental distinctives of virtuous statesmanship and what it means to legislate on the principle of truth. For more information on New Saint Andrew’s College, go to https://nsa.edu?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=nsavideometrics&utm_content=K%26S+Alders+Money+Podbean  Interested in supporting the work of NSA? Send a tax-deductible gift at: https://give.nsa.edu/gifts Catch up on previous episodes at: https://nsapatrons.com/video-series/48616?season=1

    1h 53m

  4. Apr 20

    Statesmen of America | Judah Merkle & Mason Plattner

    Training Young Men to Govern Well New Saint Andrews College exists to graduate leaders who shape culture, living faithfully under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. This academic year, NSA launched the Statesmen of America Fellowship, a mentorship platform designed for select students who demonstrate both the interest and promise to pursue leadership in law and politics. The fellowship aims to cultivate conviction, clarity, and courage in those preparing to step into the public square. In this episode, Lennox Kalifungwa and David Shepard are joined by two outstanding fellows, Mason Plattner and Judah Merkle, NSA seniors who have distinguished themselves through both excellence and ambition in their pursuit of law and political leadership. In this episode, Lennox Kalifungwa and David Shepard are joined by two outstanding fellows, Mason Plattner and Judah Merkle, NSA seniors who have distinguished themselves through both excellence and ambition in their pursuit of law and political leadership. Together, they reflect on calling, preparation, and the responsibility of shaping culture in a time that demands principled and faithful leadership. For more information on New Saint Andrews College, visit https://nsa.edu?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=nsavideometrics&utm_content=K%26S+Statesmen+Podbean Interested in supporting the work of NSA? Send a tax-deductible gift at: https://give.nsa.edu/gifts?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=nsavideometrics&utm_content=K%26S+Statesmen+Podbean  Catch up on previous episodes at: https://nsapatrons.com/video-series/48616?season=1

    1h 35m

  5. Apr 6

    Legislators Aren’t God | Sen. Brandon Shippy

    The Moral Mandate and Limits of the Legislature In this episode of Kings & Statesmen, Lennox Kalifungwa and David Shepard sit down with Idaho State Senator Brandon Shippy to examine the pressing duty of lawmakers to legislate in accordance with God’s moral law—and what is at stake when they do not. For more information on New Saint Andrews College, go to https://nsa.edu?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=nsavideometrics&utm_content=K%26S+Shippy+Podbean Interested in supporting NSA's work? Send a tax-deductible gift at: https://give.nsa.edu/gifts Catch up on previous episodes at: https://nsapatrons.com/video-series/48616?season=1

    1h 6m

  6. Mar 23

    Why the State Needs the Church | Jeff Durbin

    The Church and the State are two distinct governments that God has established under His sovereign rule and reign. While distinct from each other, they are not separate from God and ought to be accountable to one another. The church that fails to do its duty enables a tyrannical state. The church that does its duty enables justice to prevail in the public square. Jeff Durbin, pastor of Apologia Church and President of End Abortion Now, joins Kings & Statesmen to discuss the place of the church in propagating righteous laws and edicts. For more information on New Saint Andrews College, go to https://nsa.edu?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=nsavideometrics&utm_content=K%26S+Durbin+Podbean Interested in supporting the work of NSA? Send a tax-deductible gift at: https://give.nsa.edu/gifts Catch up on previous episodes at: https://nsapatrons.com/video-series/48616?season=1

    1h 4m

  7. Mar 9

    The Politics of Narnia | Doug Wilson & Joe Rigney

    In this episode of Kings & Statesmen, Lennox Kalifungwa and David Shepard are joined by Doug Wilson and Joe Rigney for a wide-ranging conversation on The Politics of Narnia. Drawing from the moral imagination of C. S. Lewis, they explore kingship and authority, tyranny and bureaucracy, courage and obedience, and the formation of leaders shaped by truth. For more information on New Saint Andrews College, go to https://nsa.edu?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=nsavideometrics&utm_content=K%26S+Politics+of+Narnia+Podbean  Interested in supporting the work of NSA? Send a tax-deductible gift at: https://give.nsa.edu/gifts Catch up on previous episodes at: https://nsapatrons.com/video-series/48616?season=1

    1h 30m

  8. Mar 5

    Shaped by Political Adversity | David Shepard & Lennox Kalifungwa

    What California and Post-Colonial Africa Taught Us About Politics Lennox Kalifungwa and David Shepard discuss their respective stories and the spark that fueled their interest in politics. From the political theatre of California to post-colonial governance in Southern Africa, this conversation weaves together a narrative that only God could construct. For more information on New Saint Andrews College, go to https://nsa.edu?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=nsavideometrics&utm_content=K%26S+David+and+Lennox+Podbean  Interested in supporting the work of NSA? Send a tax-deductible gift at: https://give.nsa.edu/gifts Catch up on previous episodes at: https://nsapatrons.com/video-series/48616?season=1

    1h 10m
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Welcome to Kings & Statesmen—a show where thought, policy, and dialogue intersect to shape the future of American politics through the enduring virtues of truth, beauty, and goodness. Co-hosts David Shepard and Lennox Kalifungwa examine the forces behind our cultural and political unraveling and help shape a new generation of leaders. To inspire young men to enter the fray and answer the call of their age. Leaders who will stand unwavering and carry a deeper allegiance as we seek to follow the words of our Lord when he prayed, “Your Kingdom come.”

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