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. 6D AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. FEB 10

    Secularism and Islam’s Hostile Takeover | Joseph Boot

    Not long ago, the West was known for its fierce defense of liberty. Today, it is drifting toward tyranny—imprisoning people for praying against evil, for keeping churches open, or for daring to speak unpopular truths. Christianity is being driven from the public square, leaving the vacuum to be filled by pagan creeds. Islam, in particular, has spread rapidly across the West, eroding the very freedoms and prosperity that once defined it. In this episode of Kings & Statesmen, Lennox Kalifungwa and David Shepard sit down with Dr. Joseph Boot to examine this troubling shift. This show is brought to you by New Saint Andrews College. New Saint Andrews College forges leaders who shape culture. To learn more, visit https://nsa.edu/ Partner with our mission: https://give.nsa.edu/gifts Undergraduate programs: https://nsa.edu/academics/undergraduate The Ezra Institute: https://www.ezrainstitute.com/ Follow the contributors on X (formerly Twitter): David Shepard — @David__Shepard Lennox Kalifungwa — @LennoxKal Joseph Boot – @DrJoeBoot

    1h 20m

  7. FEB 10

    Big Government is Tyrannical | Glenn Sunshine & Joe Rigney

    Christianity is the religion that promotes this foundational truth: the state does not own the soul of man. From the apostolic age to the Reformation, the belief that government must be limited—subject to divine authority rather than an unchecked earthly power—has undergirded the most potent call for liberty in society. We stand today at a crossroads, where the claims of the state once again encroach upon the sovereignty of conscience. But history teaches us this: liberty is not a gift bestowed by earthly rulers; it is a birthright granted by God. And it is the duty of the faithful to defend it. This show is brought to you by New Saint Andrews College. New Saint Andrews College forges leaders who shape culture. To learn more, visit https://nsa.edu/ Partner with our mission: https://give.nsa.edu/gifts Undergraduate programs: https://nsa.edu/academics/undergraduate Follow the contributors on X (formerly Twitter): David Shepard — @David__Shepard Lennox Kalifungwa — @LennoxKal Glenn Sunshine — @Glenn_Sunshine Joe Rigney — @joe_rigney

    2h 4m

  8. FEB 10

    America’s Christian Heritage | Chris Schlect & Jordan Dorney

    The American Experiment remains one of history’s most remarkable undertakings—a rare moment when a people shaped by a robust Christian worldview endeavored to build a government from the ground up, firmly rooted in biblical principles. Unlike nations that emerged under monarchs, tribal hierarchies, or feudal inheritance, early America was deliberately crafted by men who believed that true liberty and justice must be anchored to the law of God. Though far from monolithic—and not without flaws—the founders broadly affirmed that Christianity was indispensable to the health of public virtue and good governance. In this episode, Lennox Kalifungwa and David Shepard are joined by Dr. Chris Schlect and Dr. Jordan Dorney to explore the religious foundations of the American republic, examining the theological convictions and competing philosophies that helped shape the nation’s character. This show is brought to you by New Saint Andrews College. New Saint Andrews College forges leaders who shape culture. To learn more, visit https://nsa.edu/ Partner with our mission: https://give.nsa.edu/gifts Undergraduate programs: https://nsa.edu/academics/undergraduate Follow the contributors on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/David__Shepard https://twitter.com/LennoxKal https://twitter.com/Verge_of_Jordan

    2h 5m
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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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