In this compelling episode of Easy Chair, R.J. Rushdoony, Samuel Blumenfeld, and Otto Scott dive deep into the philosophy, power, and promise of homeschooling. From courtroom battles to kitchen-table breakthroughs, they reveal why homeschooling outperforms public education—academically, morally, and spiritually. The trio discusses the one-on-one advantages of tutorial learning, the corrosive effects of peer-driven schools, and how homeschooling fosters independent thinkers rather than socialized followers. Tune in to learn why homeschooling isn’t just a parent’s right—it’s the seedbed of tomorrow’s Christian leaders.

The author recounts overhearing leftist activists complain about theft from their newspaper racks, despite their paper promoting lawlessness and rejecting biblical morality. He compares their hypocrisy to others who once celebrated theft but now condemn it when victimized. The same pattern, he argues, is seen in Communist societies and in modern schools and churches that reject God's law, only to suffer the consequences of moral collapse. The solution, he concludes, is national repentance and a return to God’s standards—because thieves often reflect the very corruption of the culture that raised them.

Is modern war just politics by other means—or something even more dangerous? In this episode, we dig into Chalcedon Position Paper No. 131: "Biblical Military Laws." R.J. Rushdoony unpacks how Scripture views warfare: not as a tool of national pride or revolutionary change, but as a limited, defensive act governed by God’s justice. From exemptions for newlyweds to forbidden alliances with ungodly nations, Biblical warfare is a far cry from today’s total wars and imperial entanglements. What does it mean when war becomes a tool of social engineering—against your own people? Join us as we explore the forgotten laws of war, the real roots of conflict, and why the first battlefield is always the human heart.

This report highlights the undeniable failures of humanistic “plans of salvation” in the modern world—whether through vast monetary aid, military intervention, psychological rehabilitation, education, or legislative reform—all of which have only deepened societal problems. Rather than despair, Christians are called to see these failures as evidence of the futility of humanism and the urgent need to return to God’s true plan: redemption through Jesus Christ and the faithful application of His law. Only by reclaiming this biblical foundation can believers hope to bring genuine transformation and dominion over every area of life. The question is posed sharply: are we inadvertently rooting for the failing humanistic system instead of God’s sovereign solution?

The author criticizes TV weathermen for celebrating sunny days during droughts, showing ignorance of agriculture’s need for rain. He uses this as an example of modern foolishness—judging everything by personal comfort rather than truth or necessity. Proverbs warns that fools are dangerous and self-centered, unwilling to learn or listen, even to God. In short: there’s been a shortage of rain, but no shortage of fools.

Modern education wrongly assumes children are naturally good and just need encouragement. But Scripture teaches that children are born with foolishness in their hearts and need correction to grow in character (Prov. 22:15). When discipline is abandoned, immaturity and rebellion flourish. The result is a culture where childishness is idealized, maturity is despised, and rebellion spreads—against parents, faith, law, and order. True growth requires discipline, not indulgence.

R.J. Rushdoony redefines the so-called “Dark Ages” as the “Frontier Age,” a vibrant era of Christian pioneering that laid the foundation for Western civilization. Far from being a time of regression, it was marked by cultural rebuilding, the spread of Biblical law, and decentralized governance. Jewish traders and especially Christian monks—most notably the Irish—restored education, commerce, and moral order across post-Roman Europe. Rushdoony urges modern believers to see themselves as pioneers once again, called to rebuild a collapsing world not by nostalgia or racial myths, but through faithful obedience and bold Christian reconstruction.

Is it possible that some of our prayers are better left unanswered? In this episode, we explore Jesus’s warning against hypocritical prayer — those words we speak to God that don’t truly reflect our desires or our willingness to change. We ask hard questions: Do we really want peace, justice, or patience when we pray for them? Or are we clinging to our own definitions and comforts? Join us as we examine the danger of counterfeit prayer and the liberating power of honest, soul-searching conversation with God — the kind that invites His truth, not just our wishes.

Prejudice isn't always wrong—it simply means judging in advance. Wise people make godly prejudgments, like avoiding known evil. But unfair prejudice, judging by appearance, popularity, or wealth, is condemned in Scripture. Exodus warns against siding with the majority, the poor, or the rich out of bias. Instead, we’re called to judge righteously, based on truth, not appearances.

This report highlights the undeniable failures of humanistic “plans of salvation” in the modern world—whether through vast monetary aid, military intervention, psychological rehabilitation, education, or legislative reform—all of which have only deepened societal problems. Rather than despair, Christians are called to see these failures as evidence of the futility of humanism and the urgent need to return to God’s true plan: redemption through Jesus Christ and the faithful application of His law. Only by reclaiming this biblical foundation can believers hope to bring genuine transformation and dominion over every area of life. The question is posed sharply: are we inadvertently rooting for the failing humanistic system instead of God’s sovereign solution?