Kings & Statesmen

Make Washington D.C. Christian Again | Joe Rigney, Nick Solheim, Jared Longshore

Washington, D.C. is a city of blasphemous contradictions—cathedrals of Christian architecture towering over corridors of decadence and deceit. In this episode of Kings and Statesmen, we ask: what happens when a city built on Scripture forgets its Author?
Joined by Nick Solheim, Jared Longshore, and Joe Rigney, we declare a bold vision—to reclaim the capital for Christ. It’s time for churches to roar, not whisper. Time for Nathans to confront kings. For cities on hills to blind the darkness. This isn't about nostalgia. It's about dominion. Christ owns D.C.—and we’re here to plant the flag.
This show is brought to you by New Saint Andrews College.
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For more information on Christ Church DC, go to https://christkirkdc.com/
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To read and watch Jared Longshore’s work, go to https://jaredrlongshore.com/
To read Joe Rigney's book, The Sin of Empathy, go to https://canonpress.com/products/the-sin-of-empathy
Follow the contributors on X (formerly Twitter):David Shepard — @David__ShepardLennox Kalifungwa — @LennoxKalNick Solheim — @dNickSSolheimJared Longshore — @JaredLongshoreJoe Rigney — @joe_rigney

How Mediocrity Has Hurt America | Nick Solheim & Jared Longshore

A new generation of political leaders is rising—unimpressed by the decadence, compromise, and cowardice that have come to characterize modern public life. In their sights: a political renewal rooted in the time-tested virtues that once made America strong. Diligence. Responsibility. Service. Integrity. Faith. These are not relics of a bygone era, but the raw materials needed to forge just governance in our time. The hour is late, but the moment is ripe—to build the men we need.
In this episode, Lennox Kalifungwa and David Shepard sit down with Nick Solheim and Dr. Jared Longshore to explore how Gen Z is uniquely positioned to reshape the political landscape—not by conforming to the status quo, but by reclaiming the mantle of courageous leadership.
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/
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For more information on American Moment, go to https://americanmoment.org/
To read and watch Jared Longshore’s work, go to https://jaredrlongshore.com/
Follow the contributors on X (formerly Twitter):David Shepard — @David__ShepardLennox Kalifungwa — @LennoxKalNick Solheim — @dNickSSolheimJared Longshore — @JaredLongshore

Christendom or Chaos | Doug Wilson & Ben Merkle

A growing political restlessness is sweeping across the globe, embodied in movements such as Javier Milei’s libertarian surge in Argentina, Nayib Bukele’s crackdown on crime in El Salvador, and Donald Trump’s resurgent MAGA campaign in the United States. Each of these movements—distinct in approach yet unified in their conservative impulses—has arisen against the backdrop of a world spiraling into political and economic disorder. Their success signals a broader hunger for order, stability, and governance rooted in principles rather than perpetual crisis management. This moment presents an extraordinary opportunity for Christians to articulate and advance a vision of governance that liberates and prospers—one grounded in the Lordship of Christ. The task at hand is not merely to participate in politics but to reestablish Mere Christendom as the highest order of thought and practice across every sphere of life, including the political realm.
In this episode, Lennox Kalifungwa and David Shepard are joined by Doug Wilson (NSA founder) and Ben Merkle (NSA President) to discuss the politics of mere Christendom in a modern world.
This show is brought to you by New Saint Andrews College.
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Read Doug Wilson’s book, Mere Christendom, here: https://christislord.com/
Read Ben Merkle’s book, The White Horse King, here: https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=87b7273c6a0599fd11b0491185d68a31cf3bd67df7f74a3ceae8ff71cf909f5fJmltdHM9MTc1MDI5MTIwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=2f429891-70f5-6df1-2681-8c5a714f6c35&psq=The+White+Horse+King+Ben+Merkle&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9XaGl0ZS1Ib3JzZS1LaW5nLUFsZnJlZC1HcmVhdC9kcC9CMENaMTc2VzRS&ntb=1
Follow the contributors on X (formerly Twitter):David Shepard — @David__ShepardLennox Kalifungwa — @LennoxKalDoug Wilson — @douglaswilsBen Merkle — @PresidentNSA

Your Nation Belongs to God | Toby Sumpter & Glenn Sunshine

What Does "Separation of Church and State" Really Mean?
Too often, the phrase is twisted to mean a separation of God from the State—or religion from politics. But the truth is this: Christ is Lord over the State. He defines its purpose, limits its power, and demands its obedience. A just society cannot exist if the State becomes a law unto itself. True liberty only flourishes when rulers submit to God. Christianity alone offers a foundation strong enough to resist tyranny and promote lasting freedom.
In this episode, co-hosts David Shepard and Lennox Kalifungwa are joined by Pastor Toby Sumpter and Dr. Glenn Sunshine to examine the God-ordained role of the State and the long arc of Christian political thought.
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Read Toby Sumpter's work on Reformed Civics here: https://tobyjsumpter.substack.com/
Read Glenn Sunshine’s book, Slaying Leviathan, here: https://www.amazon.com/Slaying-Leviathan-Government-Resistance-Christian-ebook/dp/B08MCHN5B5
Follow the contributors on X (formerly Twitter):David Shepard — @David__ShepardLennox Kalifungwa — @LennoxKalDr. Glenn Sunshine — @glenn_sunshinePastor Toby Sumpter — @TJSumpter