Is the real power within us—or above us? Can we fight for liberty while also surrendering to the true King?

In this raw, deeply personal conversation, Spike Cohen returns to the LCI Greenroom to explore the question behind the movement he helped create: Are we the power… or is Christ the King?

Since publicly sharing his return to the Christian faith, Spike has been reflecting on how liberty, activism, and spiritual truth intersect—and sometimes collide. We’ll dive into the heart of You Are the Power, how his mission has changed, and whether the Christian calling complements or confronts the ethos of decentralized politics.

Can Christ be King if we’re still trying to be the power?

In this episode of the LCI Greenroom, host Jacob Winnegrad engages in a deep discussion with Steven Michaela, the recently appointed chair of the Libertarian National Committee. They delve into the frustrations of the America First Coalition and MAGA supporters as they observe unexpected military engagements under the Trump administration, despite his initial mandate for a more isolationist approach. The conversation spans the role of the Libertarian Party in modern American politics, emphasizing its commitment to limited government, personal freedom, and the principles of the founding fathers.

Steven shares his journey into libertarianism, inspired by various documentaries and readings, and elaborates on the strategic goals of the Libertarian Party, focusing on local elections, decentralized political power, and effective fundraising and membership drives. Additionally, they discuss Machiavellian principles and their application in political strategy, highlighting the importance of understanding power dynamics while staying true to libertarian ideals. The episode concludes with a call to action for libertarians to engage locally and support the party's efforts in becoming a more effective third force against the two-party system.

Additional Resources

• “We Were Early, Not Wrong” – Trump, Elon & the Coming Debt Bomb: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/we-were-early-not-wrong-trump-elon-the-coming-debt-bomb/

Jacob Winograd sits down live in the LCI Greenroom with Dr. Norman Horn to unpack the recent social-media showdown between Elon Musk and former President Trump—and what it reveals about the looming national debt crisis. They trace Elon’s frustrations over the “big beautiful bill,” discuss Trump’s role in keeping the Epstein client list under wraps, and explore how both figures illustrate the broken promises of modern politicians. Drawing on public-choice insights and libertarian principles, Jacob and Norman highlight the ticking “debt bomb,” where 25 percent of federal tax receipts now service existing obligations and threaten future hyperinflation or forced austerity. Along the way, they riff on compound interest as both personal finance boon and national debt curse, underscore the dangers of political idolatry, and stress the need for sober awareness over party-line cheerleading .

Beyond the critique of political theater, Jacob and Norman challenge both conservatives and progressives to ground their civic engagement in a consistent ethical framework informed by Scripture and natural-law reasoning. They confront the pitfalls of Christian nationalism and remind listeners that true self-governance demands more than electing “strongmen” to wield power. The episode closes with a celebration of LCI’s tenth anniversary, invites supporters to join them at Freedom Fest in Palm Springs, and spotlights two new releases—Cody Cook’s The Anarchist Anabaptist and Benj Giffone’s A House Divided—along with a dollar-for-dollar matching drive to fuel the ministry’s work.

Additional Resources

• Unscripted Conversations on Liberty, Pacifism, and the Gospel with Cody Cook: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/unscripted-conversations-on-liberty-pacifism-and-the-gospel-with-cody-cook/