Episodes
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Reformed Podmatics - Episode 10: Worship
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Some might think that the "worship wars" of the 90s and early 2000s are far behind the church, but looking at the differing theologies of worship at work in the American church it is still very evident that opinions vary on what makes for a good worship service. Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark look to Scripture and church history to settle the debate once and for all!
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Reformed Podmatics - Episode 9: Reformed Theology, Part 2
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
What are some dangers that threaten the purity, unity, and spiritual productivity of Reformed Christians? In this episode Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark look to the Bible and Church history as they tackle topics like hyper-Kuyperianism and Radical Two Kingdom Theology.
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Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Reformed Podmatics - Episode 8: Reformed Theology Part 1
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
What is Reformed theology? Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark explain some of the key ingredients of a Reformed understanding of the work of God. This episode includes discussion on the 5 Points of Calvinism, the 5 "solas," and where we see the Reformed Church heading in the coming years.
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Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Reformed Podmatics - Episode 7: Mystery
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Where does mystery fit into a Christian understanding of God? Which questions about God are "answerable" and which questions will remain unanswered in this life? Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark tackle this topic that may seem peripheral, but in life's most difficult moments we will need a good theology of mystery.
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Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Reformed Podmatics - Episode 6: Black Lives Matter
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
In this week's episode Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark discuss the sensitive but important topic of racism. How can a Christian engage in this conversation with grace and truth? This episode begins with a biblical vision for racial reconciliation and then examines the Black Lives Matter movement from a Christian perspective.
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Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Reformed Podmatics - Episode 5: The Role of a Reformed Pastor
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
What does a pastor do? How do we determine the personal and "professional" qualifications of a minister? Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark discuss the role of a Reformed pastor.
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Saturday Sep 05, 2020
Reformed Podmatics - Episode 4: Our "Heroes"
Saturday Sep 05, 2020
Saturday Sep 05, 2020
In addition to the Bible, the Christian can draw inspiration, guidance, and insight from the "great cloud of witnesses" who has gone before us. In today's episode Pastor Mark and Pastor Zac talk about the Christians who have impacted them most in their own faith and ministry.
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Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Reformed Podmatics - Episode 3: Revival
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
What is a biblical revival? Is revival something that Christians should pray for and seek? What is a historically Reformed understanding of revival, and where has the desire for personal and cultural transformation gone awry in church history?
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Thursday Aug 20, 2020
Reformed Podmatics - Episode 2: Are Reformed Christians Evangelical?
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
The term "evangelical" is frequently employed for theologically conservative Christians in political and ecclesiastical circles, but what does it really mean? Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark explore its definition and ask how it aligns with Reformed theological sensibilities.
Friday Aug 14, 2020
Reformed Podmatics - Episode 1: Shattering False Dichotomies
Friday Aug 14, 2020
Friday Aug 14, 2020
Do Christians have to choose between grace and truth? Between doctrine, piety, and transformation? Between humility and declaration? Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark kick off Reformed Podmatics by discussing how these and other dichotomies are resolved by a biblical, Reformed approach to life.
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