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Kings & StatesmenChristendom or Chaos | Doug Wilson & Ben MerkleA 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 o...
2026-02-101h 55
Mission to BabylonBen Merkle, Cows of Bashan (Amos 4)Summary
Dr. Ben Merkle preaches on Amos chapter 4. This includes his confession exhortation.
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[00:00:00.000 –> 00:00:06.840] In the second commandment, we are prohibited from making a carved image or a likeness of any sort to be used in the worship of God.[00:00:06.840 –> 00:00:10.000] The church has always had a hard time being faithful to this command.[00:00:10.000 –> 00:00:15.760] What is it about the human heart that is inexpl...
2026-02-0849 min
Refining Rhetoric with Robert BortinsThe Real Cost of "Free" College Money with Dr. Ben MerkleWhat if everything we've been told about making college "affordable" is actually making it more expensive and worse? Robert Bortins sits down with Dr. Ben Merkle, President of New St. Andrews College and Oxford-educated scholar who wrote the foreword to "Woke and Weaponized." As one of fewer than a dozen colleges that refuse all federal student loan dollars, Dr. Merkle offers a rare insider perspective on how government money has corrupted higher education—and why K-12 schools should learn from their mistakes. Dr. Merkle traces the problem back to the GI Bill after World War II, explaining ho...
2026-01-3049 min
Grounded with Steve HartlandWhy Should We Prefer Classical Over Regular Christian Education? (Interview with President Ben Merkle) — Grounded Episode 103President Ben Merkle of New Saint Andrews College sits down with Steve to talk about the importance of actual Classical Christian education.
You can learn more about Ben's College here:
https://nsa.edu/
We hope and pray that Grounded has become useful to your walk with our Lord.
In Christ,
The Grounded Team
2025-12-2415 min
Data Analytics ChatThe Power of Personalisation: How AI Influences What We BuyIn this episode of Data Analytics Chat, we sit down with Allison Olson, Senior Vice President of Analytics Solutions at Merkle. Allison shares her inspiring career journey, filled with proud moments, challenges, and valuable leadership insights. She talks about the importance of following your gut, taking risks, and how COVID-19 reshaped leadership attitudes. We then discuss how AI is transforming personalisation and, ultimately, buying behaviour. Allison breaks down the shift from static to dynamic personalisation, exploring how adaptive experiences powered by real-time data guide customer decisions. She also covers the ethical use of AI, strong d...
2025-11-2644 min
Theology for the ChurchRomans 11:26: All Elect Israel: Ethnic Remnant with Sam StormsIn part two of a series on the four major views of Romans 9-11, Caleb is joined by Sam Storms (PhD, University of Texas) President of Enjoying God Ministries and President and Executive Director of Convergence Church Network as well as former Lead Pastor for Preaching and Vision, Bridgeway Church, Oklahoma City, OK. Together they seek to answer this question: How will "All Israel" be saved in Romans 11:26? Resources:Romans by Sam StormsKingdom Come: The Amillennial Alternative by Sam StormsThe Israel of God: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow O. Palmer RobertsonBen Merkle's Chapter in: Paul's Letter to the Ro...
2025-11-1047 min
ProverbsMediaGroupEpisode 32: What Is Replacing Ivy League Schools (ft. Dr. Ben Merkle and Elaine Beck)May 9, 2025Join Elaine Beck of Proverbs Media Group as she engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Benjamin Merkle, President of New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, Idaho. Dr. Merkle, a scholar with a D.Phil. in Oriental Studies and an M.St. in Jewish Studies from Oxford University, as well as degrees in English Literature and Education from the University of Idaho, brings a wealth of knowledge to the discussion. In this interview, they delve into the historical and cultural shifts that have influenced the trajectory of Ivy League schools, examining how these...
2025-10-2439 min
CivEccly Minded with Cory WingSeason 2, Episode 3 - Dr. Ben Merkle (New St. Andrews College)Dr. Ben Merkle and I discuss higher education, Alfred the Great, the failures of feminization and more.
2025-09-2059 min
Eschatology MattersDr. Ben Merkle: Is Higher Education Failing Men? Getting Christians Back in Public SpacesJoin Cory Wing and Dr Ben Merkle of New Saint Andrew's College as they discuss men in higher education, christians in public spaces and moraWatch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >HereHereHereHere
2025-08-0859 min
Of Flames and CrownsEp. 24: BEN MERKLE | The State Is Not Your FatherWhere tyranny reigns, weak men lie at its feet. They’ve abandoned their post—no longer leading their homes, protecting their families, or standing firm for their churches. Instead, they cling to the State like orphans, begging it to do the work they were called to do: to build, to guard, to rule. The result is predictable—freedom dies, vice thrives, and culture rots. A nation of emasculated men will never be free. What we need are men with spines—men who wield strength, courage, and conviction to crush evil and cultivate good.
In this episode, Lennox Kalifung...
2025-05-061h 00
Classical ThoughtVocational Ambition | Dr. Ben Merkle | New Saint Andrews CollegeIn this disputatio address, President Benjamin Merkle exhorts students to pursue ambition in their vocations, aiming beyond employment to transformational influence in spheres like politics, industry, and the arts. NSA strives to develop leaders, not just participants, prepared to shape culture. While some leadership gains public recognition, much remains unnoticed, mirroring Hebrews 11's hall of faith. This distinction doesn’t lessen the call to ambition. Dr. Merkle underscores NSA's mission as uniquely suited for preparing graduates to assume disproportionate influence, urging them to pursue this task with determination and courage.
Learn more about NSA here: https://nsa.ed...
2025-03-1945 minClassical Thought2024 Presidential Address | Dr. Ben Merkle | New Saint Andrews CollegeDr. Ben Merkle, President of New Saint Andrews College, exhorts students from the Fifth Commandment in his presidential address at the first Disputatio of the year. Listen to the talk for a call to honor, authority, and responsibility as we begin our first term.
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2025-03-1934 minOf Flames and CrownsEp. 13: BEN MERKLE | Educating Leaders, Not CogsThe phrase “Education is Warfare” has become a staple in our vocabulary—and for good reason. Academia is the battleground where the thoughts and affections of entire cultures are forged because education is, at its core, a form of discipleship. To claim academia is to seize the reins of religious and cultural formation. Those who control the classroom shape the future. In this episode, Lennox Kalifungwa sits down with Dr. Ben Merkle, President of New Saint Andrews College, to unpack the vital role education plays in building and sustaining Christian civilizations.
This podcast was produced by New Saint...
2025-02-211h 04
King's CrossWhy Worship Is the Center | Guest Speaker Ben MerkleDr. Ben Merkle, President of New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, IDKing’s Cross Reformed Church - Austin, TXSermon - February 9, 2025For more information about King's Cross please visit our website or email us.Follow King’s Cross: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
2025-02-1029 min
King's CrossFeminine Ambition | Bekah MerkleBekah Merkle | Moscow, IDThe 4th annual "Keep Your Kids" mini-conference hosted by King's Cross Reformed Church in Austin, TX.February 8, 2025Session 4 of 4: Q&ARebekah Merkle has dabbled in a number of occupations ranging from manning her own clothing label to designing her own fabrics to high-school humanities teacher. She has spoken at countless conferences and women's events and has written the books Eve in Exile and Classical Me, Classical Thee, and she has edited a Brit Lit curriculum for Canon Press. However, her proudest accomplishments are her five outrageous...
2025-02-091h 01
King's CrossKeep Your Kids Q&A | Ben MerkleDr. Ben Merkle, President of New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, IDThe 4th annual "Keep Your Kids" mini-conference hosted by King's Cross Reformed Church in Austin, TX.February 9, 2025Session 3 of 4: Q&ADr. Ben Merkle is the president of New Saint Andrews College, as well as a Senior Fellow of Theology. He holds a DPhil in Oriental Studies and a handful of other degrees. He is a teaching elder at Christ Church, Moscow, and regularly preaches at their downtown service. Dr. Merkle is the author of The White Horse King...
2025-02-0810 min
King's CrossTrue Maturity | Ben MerkleDr. Ben Merkle, President of New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, IDThe 4th annual "Keep Your Kids" mini-conference hosted by King's Cross Reformed Church in Austin, TX.February 9, 2025Session 2 of 4: "As your little ones grow up, the tools for disciplining them start to fall away. So what means do you have for discipling the hearts of a teenager and what does success look like during these years?"Dr. Ben Merkle is the president of New Saint Andrews College, as well as a Senior Fellow of Theology. He holds a DPhil...
2025-02-0842 min
King's CrossDiscipleship In the Early Years | Ben MerkleDr. Ben Merkle, President of New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, IDThe 4th annual "Keep Your Kids" mini-conference hosted by King's Cross Reformed Church in Austin, TX.February 9, 2025Session 1 of 4: "Parenting in the early years can become short-sighted – aiming for results that are easily achieved when the kids are little and easily managed, but failing to set a clear vision for where you are headed in the teenage years (when adjustments are much harder or even impossible to make). So how do you build the foundation early on that will faithfully weather th...
2025-02-0842 min
Dead Men Walking PodcastPresident of New Saint Andrews College Ben MerkleSend us a textOn this special Christmas episode, this week Greg welcomed back to the show Ben Merkle. Ben is the President of New Saint Andrews College. They discussed the national platform that they have been thrust into with Trump Nominee Pete Hegseth speaking about them recently. (Secretary of Defense) They also talked about how employers are moving away from finding talent at larger liberal universities and instead focusing on recruiting at smaller conservative colleges and universities. It's always a fun and informative episode when we can sit down with Ben. Enjoy! Click HERE f...
2024-12-2542 min
The Theology PugcastBen Merkle, Tom Price, and What They Learned about Learning at OxfordToday begins the first of the shows recorded in Oxford! Tom and Chris are joined by Dr. Ben Merkle, President of New Saint Andrews College. Ben was visiting Oxford at the same time as the Pugs, and this afforded an opportunity to discuss with Tom and Chris what Ben learned at Oxford about post-secondary education and how those lessons are being applied at New Saint Andrews College half a world away.
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2024-06-1058 min
The PugcastBen Merkle, Tom Price, and what they Learned about Learning at OxfordToday begins the first of the shows recorded in Oxford! Today Tom and Chris are joined by Dr. Ben Merkle, President of New Saint Andrews College. Ben was visiting Oxford at the same time as the Pugs, and this afforded an opportunity to discuss with Tom and Chris what Ben learned at Oxford about post-secondary education and how those lessons are being applied at New Saint Andrews College half a world away.
2024-06-1058 minEschatology MattersE6 - Building Christian Communities - Ben Merkle: Are Seminaries Dead?In this final, bonus episode of Building Christian Communities, we look specifically at education. Dr Ben Merkle and Pastor Jacob Tanner discuss a range of topics pertaining to christian education, classical education, King Alfred, Postmillennialism and more.Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >HereHere
2024-06-021h 06
Bitcoin.Review Podcast with NVK & GuestsBR065 - Samurai Arrests, New BIP Editors, Block Template Centralisation, CATVM, Juice Jacking Attack, OpenJS takeover attempt, BadUSB vulnerability, FixedFloat exploit, + MORE ft. Rob, Ben & RijndaelI'm joined by guests Rob Hamilton, Ben Carman, & Rijndael to go through the list.
Housekeeping
00:01:16 Q shipping updates
00:02:29 OpenSats receives $1M donation
00:02:57 BIP Editors
00:12:33 CAT, txhash given BIP number
00:12:01 We have an amazing newsletter
Vulnerability Disclosures
00:13:33 Juice jacking attack Mobile Hacker
00:15:32 BadUSB vulnerability Hackaday
00:17:57 FixedFloat announces another exploit
00:21:49 GitHub comments abused to push malware
00:23:01 Apple issues notifications to iPhone users
00:23:35 Braiins warns user not to update stock firmware
00:24:59 CiberInteligenciaSV publishes Chivo wallet ATM code
00:25:26 T-Mobile employees targeted by SIM swap scheme
00:25:58 Looking at the Merkle branches
00:33:52 Samourai Wallet Founders Arrested
Bitcoin
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2024-04-272h 01
Plain Speech PodcastHow Colleges Make You Pay for What You Don't Get, with Dr. Ben MerkleIn this interview, I speak with Dr. Ben Merkle, who is the President of New Saint Andrews college in Moscow, ID.
We talk all things related to students and parents picking a school in clown world 2024, including the right and wrong ways to think about sending our kids to college, whether or not college should be the default option, the value of trade school, a selection strategy for Christian parents, and blind spots of choosing schools.
2024-04-2251 min
work is good.College Isn't One Size Fits All, But... | Dr. Ben MerkleThere is a quickly growing amount of dissatisfaction with the state of college education in the US. But what is the solution? Is college itself the problem, or just the way we are doing it right now? How should the years after high school be spent? We dive into all of that on this episode with Dr. Ben Merkle, President of New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, Idaho.https://nsa.edu/Visit our Website: https://www.clevelandstreet.com/Schedule a Mortgage Consultation: https://calendly.com/clevelandstreet/NMLS 1902724 | Equal Housing Opportunity#realestate #finance #home
2024-04-0438 min
Get Hooked On A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Eye-Opening.The White Horse King by Ben MerklePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/27287to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The White Horse King
Author: Ben Merkle
Narrator: Joffre Swait
Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins
Release date: 03-25-24
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 15 ratings
Genres: Europe
Publisher's Summary:
Down swept the Vikings from the frigid North. Across the English coastlands and countryside they raided, torched, murdered, and destroyed all in their path. Farmers, monks, and soldiers all fell bloody under the Viking sword, hammer, and axe. Then, when the hour was most desperate, came an unlikely hero. King Alfred rallied the battered and bedraggled kingdoms of Britain and...
2024-03-255h 41Dive Into A Binge-Worthy Full Audiobook On Your Commute.The White Horse King by Ben MerklePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/3899to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The White Horse King
Author: Ben Merkle
Narrator: Joffre Swait
Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins
Release date: 03-25-24
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 15 ratings
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
Down swept the Vikings from the frigid North. Across the English coastlands and countryside they raided, torched, murdered, and destroyed all in their path. Farmers, monks, and soldiers all fell bloody under the Viking sword, hammer, and axe. Then, when the hour was most desperate, came an unlikely hero. King Alfred rallied the battered and bedraggled kingdoms of Britain and...
2024-03-255h 41
All of Christ, for All of LifeAlfred: Christian King of the Anglo-Saxons / Ben Merkle and Jared LongshoreCheck out The White Horse King in audiobook now: https://mycanonplus.com/tabs/search/audiobooks/26457
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2024-03-2139 min
Refining Rhetoric with Robert BortinsWhat Skills Are Employers Looking For? with Ben Merkle of New Saint Andrews College Does a college degree guarantee a job? In this episode, Robert talks with Dr. Benjamin Merkle, president of New Saint Andrews College, a classical Christian college in Idaho. In their conversation, Ben speaks to why NSA and other colleges are looking for students with a classical education background, how NSA is able to keep their tuition costs affordable and transparent, how a college can keep a good reputation amidst the current college climate, why liberal arts degrees can be kept affordable, what parents need to know before sending their children to secular universities, what students should aim to get...
2024-01-0339 min
CrossPolitic ShowCollege Presidents Under Fire w/ Dr. Ben Merkle (New Saint Andrews College)Get a Table Runner from Rebekah Merkle!
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2023-12-1543 min
The Aaron Renn ShowBEN MERKLE: Is Big Ed Too Big to Fail?Ben Merkle, president of New St. Andrews College, joins me to discuss the broken financial model of higher education in America.Read Big Ed, Too Big to Fail: https://nsa.edu/blog/big-ed-too-big-to-failSubscribe to my newspaper: https://www.aaronrenn.com/
2023-12-0431 min
World of MarketingEpisode 208: Modern Marketing for SMBs With Ben LundBen Lund is the founder of Rise Marketing Group, based just outside of Boston, Massachusetts, in Dedham. His agency specializes in marketing for small-to-medium-sized businesses, ecommerce companies, and educational institutions. Ben himself is a veteran employee of Yahoo, RKG Ad Agency (acquired by Merkle), and Google. His experience and natural curiosity has led to a marketing career exploring the value of SEO, PPC, email, and social media to help his clients grow beyond expectation! Here's a Glimpse of What You'll Learn 0:10 Introduction 0:30 About Rise Marketing Group 2:13 Working at Google & Yahoo
2023-11-0124 min
Full Proof Theology109 - Ben Merkle on Christian Higher Ed and Student Loan DebtIn this conversation with Dr. Ben Merkle, we discuss New Saint Andrews and his vision for Christian Higher Education. We dive into the state of Christian Higher Education today, federal funding, getting a college degree, student loans, and whether NSA will ever have a football team. New Saint Andrews - https://nsa.edu/Ben Merkle Twitter - https://twitter.com/PresidentNSAThe White Horse King - https://amzn.to/46GyYUaSupport the show!! - https://www.p...
2023-10-1647 min
Moment of TruthDoes Your College Degree Matter? (ft. Dr. Benjamin Merkle)In Today's episode of "Moment of Truth," Nick sits down with Dr. Benjamin Merkle, President and Senior Fellow of Theology at New Saint Andrews College, to discuss the state of Christian higher education, why college admissions counselors lie, the reality about college degrees and job prospects, and why a college degree may not matter as much as you think.#education #college #degree #jobs #usa #economy #essay Dr. Ben Merkle is the president of New Saint Andrews College, as well as a Fellow of Theology. He holds a DPhil in Oriental Studies and an...
2023-10-0950 min
Make Each Click Count Hosted By Andy SplichalGoogle Insider Secrets from A Former Google Employee with Ben LundPodcast Episode 165 of the Make Each Click Count Podcast features Ben Lund, the founder of Rise Marketing Group. Ben is a 14+ digital veteran and a former Googler. Throughout his career he’s worked at Yahoo!, RKG Ad Agency (Currently Merkle), and Google. What excites Ben is seeing firsthand how our marketing strategies can drive business growth for our clients. In this episode, Andy and Ben dive deep into the importance of having solid tracking for your ad accounts. Ben stresses the significance of setting up the Pixel on your site and connecting Google Analytics, as well as est...
2023-09-1528 min
The New Founding PodcastBen Merkle - Is Higher Education Crumbling? | #15Ben Merkle, President of New Saint Andrew College talks cultivating a spine in Higher Ed, student debts, the birth dearth, the ideal education for free people, and his path from dropout marine tanker to college president.
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2023-08-301h 02
Carpe FideEp 123 - EIW: Ben Merkle On Christian Higher EducationThe next interview drop in our Education is Warfare series is here with Dr. Ben Merkle! He's the President of New Saint Andrew's Liberal Arts College in Moscow, Idaho. We discuss the importance of Christian higher education, what makes higher ed "Christian," and how to keep your kids Christian through college. His answers may surprise you! You can also head to our site to purchase our NEW Education is Warfare shirt which supports NSA in the US and King Alfred Academy in Canada!
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2023-08-111h 26
Get Hooked On The Mind-Blowing Full Audiobook Now, Book-Lovers!Classical Me, Classical Thee by Rebekah MerklePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/69220to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Classical Me, Classical Thee
Author: Rebekah Merkle
Narrator: Ben Zornes
Format: mp3
Length: 1 hr and 52 mins
Release date: 05-25-23
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 7 ratings
Genres: Religion & Spirituality
Publisher's Summary:
Rebekah Merkle knows which high school classes you like and which you roll your eyes at, which books you enjoy and which you kinda skim. That's because she went through this whole thing called classical education, too: She was a guinea pig in one of the very first classical Christian schools in the country.
2023-05-251h 52
Talent Hub TalkAnita Hedges on how Salesforce is able to drive sustainability and a spotlight on Net Zero CloudIn today's episode of Talent Hub Talk, we’re joined by Anita Hedges, Social Impact Lead for Merkle in New Zealand. Anita provides insight into her early career, how she came to work with Salesforce, and what she had initially focused on.
We discuss how she came to focus on sustainability before stepping into the Social Impact Lead role and why this was important to her. Anita talks us through Net Zero Cloud, what it is, and how it can be used, as well as how she sees the market growing in this space.
As pa...
2023-05-1620 minEschatology MattersDr. Ben Merkle: Postmillennialisms Effect on EducationDr. Ben Merkle (D.Phil in Oriental Studies: University of Oxford) is President of New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, Idaho, as well as the senior fellow of theology and humanities. Dr. Merkle is also the teaching elder at Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho.In this episode, Dr. Josh Howard and Dr. Merkle discuss how parents are dealing with a new type of public education which is overtly anti-christian, how Postmillennial optimism drives building institutions for Christian education, and the future of Classical Christian Education.For more information on Dr. Merkles books, click >HereHereHereHereHere
2023-04-2640 min
Anchored by the Classic Learning TestNew Saint Andrews College President Ben Merkle on Finding Meaning in VocationOn this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Dr. Ben Merkle, president of New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, ID. He discusses his educational background, his journey to higher education administration, and New Saint Andrews College’s commitment to teaching the liberal arts from a reformed theological perspective.
2023-03-1433 min
Contra Talk with Richard HenryALL EDUCATION MATTERS - S3E5 - a Talk w. guest Ben MerkleWHAT TO WATCH THIS TALK?
https://youtu.be/VFG7rjEbuP4
Why does education matter?
Francis Schaeffer asked the question decades ago, HOW SHALL WE THEN LIVE? Dr. Ben Merkle and I sit down and discuss what it looks like to educate and train the next generation of Christians. Where we went wrong and where we can go right for the future.
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NSA.edu
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2023-02-1150 min
Life on TargetEp. 52 | College Lies and Doing the Work to Lead Your Family with Dr. Ben MerkleDr. Ben Merkle is the president of in Moscow Idaho, a private liberal arts college that graduates leaders who shape culture by living faithfully under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. In this episode, Nathan and Dr. Merkle discuss how fathers can take...
2022-10-281h 15CrossPolitic ShowCrossPolitic in Wenatchee w/ Doug Wilson & Ben Merkle + Q&AThe guys went over to Wenatchee, WA w/ Pastor Doug Wilson & Dr. Ben Merkle to have a LIVE SHOW (at a Baptist Church!!!)
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2022-10-281h 30CrossPolitic ShowBiden’s "Overstanding" Weak Leadership, Compromised Churches, & Discipling Leaders w/ Dr. Ben MerkleDr. Ben Merkle joins the Crew to dig deep into the compromises in the Church that permeated into education & the government.
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2022-10-2531 min
Trinity Reformed Church PodcastScripture Defines Scripture - Ben Merkle [Sermon] This is October 9th's sermon by guest preacher, Ben Merkle, on the importance of habitual Bible reading and scriptural context.
Trinity Reformed Church is a CREC church in Huntsville, AL. seeking to extend and unite the Kingdom in the Huntsville area.
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2022-10-1439 min
The Will Spencer PodcastDR. BEN MERKLE | A Truly Higher EducationDr. Ben Merkle is the President of New St. Andrews College in Moscow, Idaho.
If we’re going to fight the culture war at the highest level, we need higher education.
Following decades of the Marxist “Long March Through the Institutions,” America has an uphill battle to reclaim our colleges and universities.
But in Idaho a small school named New St. Andrews (NSA) is leading the charge against our broken higher education system. And the leader of New St. Andrews is Dr. Ben Merkle.
NSA’s website reads, “Graduating leaders who shape cult...
2022-10-061h 08
THE PLEXUSS PRESIDENTIAL PODCAST SERIESEpisode #87 Dr. Ben Merkle - President, New Saint Andrews College Dr. Ben Merkle - President, New Saint Andrews College, joins Brad Johnson!
2022-10-0547 min
The Riderflex Podcast: Inspiring & HiringRiderflex Podcast - Guest Interview #286 - Ben LundNaming A Company Can Be Hard - Ben Lund, Founder at Rise Marketing Group | The Riderflex Podcast, Inspiring & Hiring
Ben is a digital veteran and a former Googler. Throughout his career he’s worked at Yahoo!, RKG Ad Agency (Currently Merkle), and Google. What excites Ben is seeing first hand how our marketing strategies can drive business growth for our clients.
Rise Marketing Group is a performance advertising agency led by a former Googler. They don't believe in cookie cutter marketing, rather curated programs tailored to drive growth. The team at Rise are experts in th...
2022-09-2748 min
Common PlacesBen Merkle Q&A - 2022 Florida Regional ConviviumThe Q&A section following Dr. Ben Merkle's lecture.
2022-09-2216 minCommon PlacesEducation and Vocation - 2022 Florida Regional ConviviumA lecture by Dr. Ben Merkle at the 2022 Florida Regional Convivium entitled "Education and Vocation."
Dr. Merkle contrasts the concepts of education versus vocational certification, arguing that vocational certification has displaced an older and superior understanding of what education was intended to accomplish.
Dr. Ben Merkle is the president of New Saint Andrews College in Moscow Idaho. He holds a D.Phil. in Oriental Studies from Oxford University. He is a teaching elder at Christ Church, in Moscow, preaching regularly at their downtown service. He is the author of The White Horse King and Defending the Trinity in the Reformed...
2022-09-2230 min
Apologia Radio#400 - The State of Higher Education with Dr. Ben MerkleToday we are joined by our good friend Dr. Ben Merkle, President of New St. Andrews College in Moscow, ID, to discuss what trends are happening in higher education our nation, as well our new partnership with his fantastic institution.
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2022-08-191h 04
Daily News BriefDaily News Brief for Friday, August 19th, 2022This is Toby Sumpter with your CrossPolitic Daily Newsbrief. Today is Friday, August 19, 2022.
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Folks, our upcoming Fight Laugh Feast Conference is less than 2-months away from happening in Knoxville TN, October 6-8! Lies, Propaganda, Storytelling, and the Serrated Edge. Don't miss beer & psalms, our amazing lineup of speakers which includes George Gilder, Jared Longshore, Pastor Wilson, Dr. Ben Merkle, Pastor Toby, Chocolate Knox will be doing a round table discussion with Bekah Merkle and Nancy Wilson on the power of stories in shaping culture, and we just announced a Business M...
2022-08-1918 min
The Counter Culture Mom Show with Tina GriffinShaping Christ-Centered Critical Thinkers with New Saint Andrews College President Ben MerkleGraduating leaders who shape culture living faithfully under the Lordship of Jesus Christ is the mission statement of New Saint Andrews College. President Ben Merkle, reminds us that our child’s soul is at stake and choosing a Biblically-based college instead of a secular institution, is critical. At New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, Idaho, students are equipped with a particular set of intellectual skills that give them a foundation rooted in God’s Word. Ben reveals that colleges today - even Christian colleges - are compromised because they take federal funding, which his college refuses to receive. This scho...
2022-05-1126 min
The Ezra Institute Podcast for Cultural ReformationThe Role of the Christian UniversityOur newest Fellow, Dr. Ben Merkle, joins us on this week’s episode. Dr. Merkle is President of New Saint Andrews College, and we talk about the current state of higher education, the need for foundational worldview formation in critical thinking, and the fact that half the students in universities don’t need to be there.
Tickets are on sale for the Mission of God conference East, happening May 21 in Niagara, and Mission of God conference West, June 18 in Edmonton.Learn more about New Saint Andrews.
2022-05-1146 min
Ezra Institute Podcast for Cultural ReformationThe Role of the Christian UniversityOur newest Fellow, Dr. Ben Merkle, joins us on this week’s episode. Dr. Merkle is President of New Saint Andrews College, and we talk about the current state of higher education, the need for foundational worldview formation in critical thinking, and the fact that half the students in universities don’t need to be there.
Tickets are on sale for the Mission of God conference East, happening May 21 in Niagara, and Mission of God conference West, June 18 in Edmonton.Learn more about New Saint Andrews.
2022-05-1100 minEzra Institute Podcast for Cultural ReformationThe Role of the Christian UniversityOur newest Fellow, Dr. Ben Merkle, joins us on this week’s episode. Dr. Merkle is President of New Saint Andrews College, and we talk about the current state of higher education, the need for foundational worldview formation in critical thinking, and the fact that half the students in universities don’t need to be there.
Tickets are on sale for the Mission of God conference East, happening May 21 in Niagara, and Mission of God conference West, June 18 in Edmonton.Learn more about New Saint Andrews.
2022-05-1100 minEzra Institute Podcast for Cultural ReformationThe Role of the Christian UniversityOur newest Fellow, Dr. Ben Merkle, joins us on this week’s episode. Dr. Merkle is President of New Saint Andrews College, and we talk about the current state of higher education, the need for foundational worldview formation in critical thinking, and the fact that half the students in universities don’t need to be there.
Tickets are on sale for the Mission of God conference East, happening May 21 in Niagara, and Mission of God conference West, June 18 in Edmonton.Learn more about New Saint Andrews.
2022-05-1100 minEzra Institute Podcast for Cultural ReformationThe Role of the Christian UniversityOur newest Fellow, Dr. Ben Merkle, joins us on this week’s episode. Dr. Merkle is President of New Saint Andrews College, and we talk about the current state of higher education, the need for foundational worldview formation in critical thinking, and the fact that half the students in universities don’t need to be there.
Tickets are on sale for the Mission of God conference East, happening May 21 in Niagara, and Mission of God conference West, June 18 in Edmonton.Learn more about New Saint Andrews.
2022-05-1100 minEzra Institute Podcast for Cultural ReformationThe Role of the Christian UniversityOur newest Fellow, Dr. Ben Merkle, joins us on this week’s episode. Dr. Merkle is President of New Saint Andrews College, and we talk about the current state of higher education, the need for foundational worldview formation in critical thinking, and the fact that half the students in universities don’t need to be there.
Tickets are on sale for the Mission of God conference East, happening May 21 in Niagara, and Mission of God conference West, June 18 in Edmonton.Learn more about New Saint Andrews.
2022-05-1100 minEzra Institute Podcast for Cultural ReformationThe Role of the Christian UniversityOur newest Fellow, Dr. Ben Merkle, joins us on this week’s episode. Dr. Merkle is President of New Saint Andrews College, and we talk about the current state of higher education, the need for foundational worldview formation in critical thinking, and the fact that half the students in universities don’t need to be there.
Tickets are on sale for the Mission of God conference East, happening May 21 in Niagara, and Mission of God conference West, June 18 in Edmonton.Learn more about New Saint Andrews.
2022-05-1100 minEzra Institute Podcast for Cultural ReformationThe Role of the Christian UniversityOur newest Fellow, Dr. Ben Merkle, joins us on this week’s episode. Dr. Merkle is President of New Saint Andrews College, and we talk about the current state of higher education, the need for foundational worldview formation in critical thinking, and the fact that half the students in universities don’t need to be there.
Tickets are on sale for the Mission of God conference East, happening May 21 in Niagara, and Mission of God conference West, June 18 in Edmonton.Learn more about New Saint Andrews.
2022-05-1100 min
King's Cross Church (Moscow, ID)Psalm 118 | Ben Merkle (Palm Sunday A.D. 2022)Psalm 118 is quoted at least a dozen times in the New Testament, and is used in all four of the Gospels to describe Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. This Psalm found its real fulfillment in Jesus, who has become the salvation of the Lord.King's Cross Church is a member congregation of the CREC in Moscow, ID. Visit our website at https://kingscrossmoscow.com.Facebook: https://facebook.com/kingscrossmoscowKing's Cross Church is a member congregation of the CREC in Moscow, ID. Visit our website at https://kingscrossmoscow.com.Follow us on...
2022-04-1446 min
The Kilroy ReportBen Lund of Rise Marketing GroupTim is joined by Ben Lund of Rise Marketing Group, a 14+ digital veteran and a former Googler. Throughout his career he’s worked at Yahoo!, RKG Ad Agency (Currently Merkle), and Google. What excites Ben is "seeing first hand how our marketing strategies can drive business growth for our clients."More on Ben at www.risemkg.comThe Kilroy Report isn't just another marketing podcast. We want to tell the stories of agency owners, entrepreneurs & the people that love them. These are stories of business growth, personal growth & building something extraordinary in a world that wants you to...
2022-03-1041 min
Retiring Today68. The Great ResignationAccording to a Business Insider 2021 article by Ben Winck, the average chance adults expect to work beyond 62 is 50.1%. That’s down from 51.4% in March and marks the smallest share since the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s survey began in 2014. In this episode of Retiring Today, we discuss the Retirement Resignation Revolution and how to know if you’re ready to retire.
2022-01-0722 min
CREC AnnapolisThe Sufficiency of Christ (John 7:37-39)By Dr. Ben Merkle Jesus and the Feasts of BoothsJesus Is the I AMThe Sufficiency of ChristThe Sufficiency of Christ and TemptationForgiveness and the Sufficiency of Christ
2021-10-1940 min
UndragonedThe Man Before the Reformation Dr. Ben Merkle, President of New Saint Andrews in Moscow, Idaho, comes on the pod to chat about his book, The White Horse King--a biography of Alfred the Great. Although he may not be a name that is commonly well-known, King Alfred was a man who played a pivotal role in christianizing his nation as well as establishing important foundations that we still hold to over a thousand years after his death.
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2021-10-0627 min
Spice After DarkYou're Not That Guy PalFather's Day happened over the weekend and we love our dads. Jacob is a DoorDash driver now. NBA: Kemba Walker, Ben Simmons, the Brooklyn Nets are choke artists, Devin Booker is that guy and Cameron Payne is up there. Paul George is owed an apology and the Suns in 4 guy is 100% canceled and sus. Hawks and Bucks predictions. MLB: Shohei Ohtani is a monster of a man and a pitcher. More about the sticky stuff rule and why umpires are stuck with the task of checking. We end our show with a lightning round of NFL news and some...
2021-06-241h 17Dead Men Walking PodcastDr. Ben Merkle Returns!Send us a text"You may not be pedobaptist or postmill, but the left is and that's why they're winning." That was the opening line to Dr. Ben Merkle's speech at the Fight Laugh Feast Rally in South Dakota. We discussed what he meant by this, and if he really believes the left is winning. Great episode! Enjoy! Click HERE for your free consultation with Dominion Wealth Strategists Click HERE for the best cigars 1689 Cigars has to offer! Click HERE for your complete seating and furnishing needs from K&K Furnishing
2021-06-1612 minTrinity Reformed Church PodcastMasculine Desire and the Gospel - Ben Merkle // STRONGHOLD 2021 This is Ben Merkle's talk from the STRONGHOLD conference put on by TRC.
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2021-05-2839 min
Spice After DarkPost-Grad SummerThe fellas are graduated! Jacob nearly sacrifices his life to donate plasma. Elon Musk made SNL funny for once. NFL news along with Tim Tebow, QBs in the best situations, what the 2021 schedule looks like so far, and a kid getting wrecked at a camp. NBA Playoff talk along with Rudy Gobert vs Ben Simmons. Bad Batch Episode 1 recap and we close the show with our best and worst expectations for Hot Boy Summer.
2021-05-131h 16Dead Men Walking PodcastDr. Ben MerkleSend us a textThis week Greg & Jason spoke with Dr. Ben Merkle. Ben is a theologian, pastor, professor, author, and the President of New Saint Andrews College. We discussed his Black Lives Matter ad that went viral, the importance of post secondary education vs. a trades certification, and he gave us a sneak peak on what he will be talking about on his upcoming speaking engagement at the Fight Laugh Feast Rally in South Dakota, which Dead Men Walking Podcast will be live podcasting at from April 29th-May 1st. Enjoy!Click HERE for your f...
2021-02-2434 min
Southeastern Audio ArchivesBen Merkle - Victory through Suffering: The True Meaning of Philippians 4:13Dr. Ben Merkle lectures on the strength we find in Christ in the midst of suffering
2021-02-2349 min
Ride AlongI'm Back!Starting off the new year with a new season of Ride Along. I've some exciting (albeit vague) updates on Roundtable and Ride Along. /// Ben Merkle, Godlust: https://youtu.be/57vUlqILl2k
2021-01-0518 min
Bible Reading ChallengeRerun: Ephesians (Douglas Wilson and Ben Merkle)This is a replay from the Same Page Summer BRC.
2020-12-1828 min
Ask Your Gay Uncle7. The Porn EpisodeTommy and Ben go down the porn rabbit-hole. Special guest Bruce Merkle presents Guncle of The Week, legendary Hollywood film director George Cukor.askyourgayuncle.com
2020-07-2343 min
Bible Reading ChallengeEphesians (Douglas Wilson and Ben Merkle) Pastor Douglas Wilson and Dr Ben Merkle join us to discuss Ephesians.
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2020-06-0900 min
The Sword & The TrowelTS&TT: Wield The Sword | Mark Coppenger, Ben Merkle and Rod MartinToday on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore are on the set of #WieldTheSword with Mark Coppenger, Ben Merkle and Rod D. Martin. They discuss the purpose of this Docuseries project and dive into each of their individual topics of vocation, education and aesthetics.
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2020-05-2645 min
Doctrine and DevotionScreening ScreentimeToday Jimmy and Joe kick back and have a conversation about how they place boundaries around the media their kids take in, and what principles they want their children to keep in mind as they watch, read, or listen to movies, tv, and music. OUR SPONSOR The ministry landscape is changing. More and more, pastors need to be equipped with rigorous theological training as well as job skills to make a living where God has called you. That’s why Southeastern Seminary has created the M.Div.-M.B.A. in just 4 years, you can gr...
2020-04-3030 min
Stewarding Your InfluenceThe Future of Our Education System and the Impact of Covid-19 | Ben Merkle & Len Munsil | #101The current crisis has certainly further ushered in online education. But will this trend continue? Our guests, Len Munsil and Ben Merkle, Christian University Presidents, offer their predictions and share hope for an awakening and resurgence of the traditional Christian University model - instilling a Biblical worldview and robust curriculum of study vs. the truncated programs we have been experiencing. Click for bios. PinnacleForum.com Show Notes: https://pinnacleforum.com/2020/04/ul-podcast-101/
2020-04-2844 min
Doctrine and DevotionThe 1689 on the Church (26.13-14)The guys talk about conflict in the church, and praying for other churches, all from Chapter 26 of the 1689 Confession. How should we not react to a problem we have with another member in the church? And what does prayer for other churches look like? Plus, Jimmy has traveling pants, doesn’t know who Keith Green is, and received a Trump flag in the mail. Jump to the 6:30 mark to skip the banter. OUR SPONSOR The ministry landscape is changing. More and more, pastors need to be equipped with rigorous theological training as well as...
2020-04-2731 min
Doctrine and DevotionProtesting PastorsToday Joe and Jimmy answer some listener email. What do the guys think about church leaders who are protesting state orders regarding the quarantine? When does our not meeting together as local churches in the current crisis become “forsaking” the assembly? Would house churches be a better missional approach in expensive city contexts than a more “traditional” approach? Plus, more questions and Joe freestyles. OUR SPONSOR The ministry landscape is changing. More and more, pastors need to be equipped with rigorous theological training as well as job skills to make a living where God has called y...
2020-04-2331 min
Doctrine and DevotionThe 1689 on the Church (26.12)Happy quarantine! On this episode Jimmy and Joe talk through the benefits of belonging to a local church from the 1689 Confession. Where do we see church “membership” in Scripture? What are the “privileges” of membership? What’s a “censure,” and why does a local church practice church discipline? REFERENCES Through the Westminster Confession, Chad Van Dixhoorn On Church Membership (Doctrine and Devotion) On Church Discipline (Doc trine and Devotion) Tony Doppke preaching at Redeemer Fellowship this past Sunday. OUR SPONSOR The ministry landscape is changing. More and more, pastors need to be equ...
2020-04-2043 min
Doctrine and DevotionComfort in AfflictionToday the guys read some Lewis Bayly to encourage those who are suffering. Bayly’s 10 meditations to comfort those in affliction are a timely and good word to many enduring the current pandemic. We hope the words of this 17th century puritan are an encouragement to you. Plus, Joe and his evil buddy pulled off a terrible prank in third grade. Our Sponsor The ministry landscape is changing. More and more, pastors need to be equipped with rigorous theological training as well as job skills to make a living where God has called you. That’s wh...
2020-04-0937 min
The Theology PugcastAn Education with Class: An Introduction to Classical Education w/ Dr. Ben MerkleIn today's show the Pugsters interview Dr. Benjamin Merkle, President of New Saint Andrews College.
The show was recorded before an enthusiastic audience and at a different venue than the venerable Corner Pug. In this show the Pugcast invades the renowned Willimantic Brewing Company--one of the best brewpubs in Connecticut.
Dr. Merkle provides great insight into the philosophy and methods of classical learning, and Tom and Ben even get to reminisce about their days at Oxford. It was a lot of fun. We hope that you enjoy it.
2019-10-2156 min
Christ ChurchSelf-Direction and Structure After College (Post-College Life 2019)Speaker: Dr. Ben Merkle of New St Andrews College christkirk.com
2019-08-2000 minChrist Church – Christ ChurchSelf-Direction and Structure After College (Post-College Life 2019)
Speaker: Dr. Ben Merkle of New St Andrews College
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2019-08-2037 min
Zero KnowledgeAccumulators with Ben FischIn this week’s episode, we chat with Ben Fisch, Stanford PhD student working in Dan Boneh's applied cryptography group. In our conversation, we dig into accumulators, Merkle trees & vector commitments. We also learn a bit about the RSA Accumulator Paper - entitled Batching Techniques for Accumulators with Applications to IOPs and Stateless Blockchains - that he co-authored with Benedikt Bünz and touch on some of the ways these RSA accumulators could potentially be used in a blockchain context. Here are a few previous episodes that might help you prep for thi...
2019-07-311h 01Christ Church – Christ ChurchA Short History of Baptizing Short People (GA 2019 Men’s Seminar)
Speaker: Dr. Ben MerkleGrace Agenda 2019: Keep Your Kids
The last several years Christ Church has tried an experiment in grace and has not charged for the Grace Agenda conference. In keeping with the spirit of grace, we are accepting free will donations at christkirk.com/give. Be sure to select ‘Grace Agenda’ in the form.
2019-05-0642 minChrist Church – Christ ChurchRoundtable Discussion (GA 2019)
Speakers: C.R. Wiley, Douglas Wilson, Dr. Ben Merkle, and Luke JankovicGrace Agenda 2019: Keep Your Kids
The last several years Christ Church has tried an experiment in grace and has not charged for the Grace Agenda conference. In keeping with the spirit of grace, we are accepting free will donations at christkirk.com/give. Be sure to select ‘Grace Agenda’ in the form.
2019-05-0641 minChrist ChurchRoundtable Discussion (GA 2019)Speakers: C.R. Wiley, Douglas Wilson, Dr. Ben Merkle, and Luke JankovicGrace Agenda 2019: Keep Your Kids The last several years Christ Church has tried an experiment in grace and has not charged for the Grace Agenda conference. In keeping with the spirit of grace, we are accepting free will donations at christkirk.com/give. Be sure to […]
2019-05-0600 minChrist Church – Christ ChurchStrong Sons, Secure Daughters (GA 2019 Roundtable)
Speakers: Dr. Ben Merkle, N.D. Wilson, and Luke JankovicGrace Agenda 2019: Keep Your Kids
The last several years Christ Church has tried an experiment in grace and has not charged for the Grace Agenda conference. In keeping with the spirit of grace, we are accepting free will donations at christkirk.com/give. Be sure to select ‘Grace Agenda’ in the form.
2019-05-0625 minChrist ChurchStrong Sons, Secure Daughters (GA 2019 Roundtable)Speakers: Dr. Ben Merkle, N.D. Wilson, and Luke JankovicGrace Agenda 2019: Keep Your Kids The last several years Christ Church has tried an experiment in grace and has not charged for the Grace Agenda conference. In keeping with the spirit of grace, we are accepting free will donations at christkirk.com/give. Be sure to select ‘Grace […]
2019-05-0600 min