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John Westercamp hosts the Kuyper Files podcast. The Kuyper Files focus on the intersection of Christianity, law, and politics in Indiana. This podcast highlights individuals who are building businesses, families, churches, and other organizations for the glory of King Jesus.
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Populism, Donald Trump, and the future of the Right and Left (opens the original)
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Populism may be burning out, but what replaces it could reshape politics, institutions, and the church for the next decade. Aaron Renn argues that the era of fever-pitch Trump-era politics is running out of steam, and the real story now is who can turn today’s frustrations into something lasting. Aaron Renn, co-founder and senior fellow at American Reformer and writer at AaronRen.substack.com, joins John Westercamp to map the next phase after Trump, from MAGA popularism and center-left technocra
Behold the Man: Building Men into the Image of Christ (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Kuyper Files, John Westercamp sits down with Luke Waters, founder and executive director of Legion 12, a nonprofit built to help young men become stronger, more disciplined, and more rooted in faith in Christ. Luke shares the personal story that inspired his mission, the cultural problems he sees affecting young men, and how Legion 12 developed from a garage gathering into a growing, chapter-based organization. We discuss the crisis of drift, addiction, andisolation among
A View from the Hill: Elle Bernstein on Life and Liberty (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Kuyper Files , John Westercamp sits down with Elle Bernstein, general counsel to Senator Jim Banks, for a wide-ranging conversation about faith, law, and the future of the pro-life movement. Elle shares how her Christian convictions shaped her legal career, why she believes Capitol Hill still has room for moral courage, and how laws like the Comstock Act and the Fourteenth Amendment can be used to protect unborn children. The conversation also touches on Supreme Court prec
History of Hoosier Gun Rights with Senator Jim Tomes (opens the original)
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In this candid conversation, Senator Jim Tomesreveals how his background as a truck driver and union member shaped his approach to politics, from passing Indiana’s first lifetime gun license law to pioneering preemption laws that prevent local restrictions on firearms. Jim shares behind-the-scenes stories about how legislation on the Second Amendment has evolved in Indiana, including the fight for constitutional carry and the unique technical details of execution methods, all guided by a sense o
Value, Order, and the Future of Family Business (opens the original)
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This episode dives into why Christian stewardship isn’t about escape, but about faithfully building, preserving, and renewing the world God created. If you care about faith, family, culture, and the future of local business, this conversation is worth your time. In this provocative episode, John Westercamp invites entrepreneur and investor Park Leacock to explain the connection between value generation and values. Park emphasizes the importance of owning and operating multi-generational family b
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