In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Dr. Joseph Boot and Pastor Nate Wright discuss the biblical concepts of the doctrine of the lesser magistrate and civil disobedience to tyrannical, ungodly rulers as obedience to God. Chapters: 00:00 Cold Open 00:45 Podcast Intro 04:23 Upcoming Events and Conferences 05:20 The Reform Protestant Position on Resisting Tyranny 05:44 Biblical Foundations: Romans 13 and God's Sovereignty 07:25 Historical and Theological Context of Resistance 13:36 Practical Implications and Modern Examples 32:30 Paul's Example and Early Church Resistance 41:56 The Act of Resistance Begins 43:21 Daniel's Defiance and Faith 46:34 Speaking Truth to Power 46:58 The Fiery Furnace: A Test of Faith 54:38 The Doctrine of Lesser Magistrates 58:14 Historical Context of Resistance 01:09:48 Modern Implications and Final Thoughts 01:15:27 Podcast Outro NEW!!! PRE-ORDER Dr. Boot's latest book, Think Christianly: Developing an Undivided Mind , today!: https://ezrapress.ca/products/think-christianly-developing-an-undivided-mind ; Get your copy of the NEW, updated, and expanded version of Dr. Boot’s Mission of God with a brand-new study guide today!: https://ezrapress.ca/products/mission-of-god-10th-anniversary-edition ; UPCOMING EVENTS: Ezra Conferences: Ezra Conference WEST | September 26–27, 2025: https://brushfire.com/ezrainstitute/ezraconference2025west/607143 ; Fall Bible Conference: https://brushfire.com/ezrainstituteusa/fall-bible-conference2025/593863/details ; Ezra Conference EAST | November 01, 2025: More Information Coming Soon... For All Ezra Events: https://www.ezrainstitute.com/events/ ; Think Christianly about politics with the help of Dr. Boot’s latest book, “Ruler of Kings:” https://ezrapress.ca/products/ruler-of-kings-toward-a-christian-vision-of-government ; Got Questions? Would you like to hear Dr. Boot answer your questions? Let us know in the comments or reach out to us at https://www.ezrainstitute.com/connect/contact/ ; For Ezra’s many print resources and to join our newsletter, visit: https://ezrapress.com . Stay up-to-date with all things Ezra Institute: https://www.ezrainstitute.com ; Subscribe to Ezra’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPVvQDHHrOOjziyqUaN9VoA?sub_confirmation=1 ; Fight Laugh Feast Network : https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/audio/podcasts/8297; Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ezra-institute-podcast-for-cultural-reformation/id1336078503 ; Spotify Podcast : https://open.spotify.com/show/0dW1gDarpzdrDMLPjKYZW2?si=bee3e91ed9a54885; Subscribe to our Rumble Channel - https://rumble.com/c/c-6444461. Wherever you find our content, please like, subscribe, rate, or review it; it truly does help.
