Reformed Podmatics

Roman Catholicism - Reformed Podmatics: Episode 39

What should a Reformed Christian make of the Roman Catholic Church? This question originated in the Reformation and continues to this day.
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3 Good Arguments Against Christianity - Reformed Podmatics: Episode 38

What are some of the more theologically or philosophically substantial arguments against the Christian faith? Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark share their thoughts on how a wise, faithful Christian can respond to these matters.
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Reformed Podmatics - Episode 37: A Catalog of Bad Arguments Against Christianity

As western culture moves further into a "post-Christian" era, there will be various arguments made against our faith. Some arguments are better than others. In this episode Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark address some of the weaker arguments against the orthodox, historic Christian faith.
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Reformed Podmatics - Episode 36: Youth Ministry

What are some distinctive traits of Reformed youth ministry? Today we welcome special guest, Pastor Patrick Anthony, to Reformed Podmatics for a discussion on the purpose and goal of youth group.
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Reformed Podmatics - Episode 35: Non-Reformed Voices

Which non-Reformed theologians and pastors are doing Christ-centered ministry in a way that is blessing Reformed believers? What criteria do we use to evaluate who is influencing our life and doctrine? Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark give their lists of non-Reformed voices that have blessed them.
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Reformed Podmatics - Episode 34: Nomadic Spirituality

Polls suggest that churchgoers are becoming less and less likely to officially join a church and worship every week with that congregation. There are a number of factors that contribute to this phenomenon of "nomadic spirituality." Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark discuss some of the dangers of transience, both for pastors and for the average churchgoer.
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Reformed Podmatics - Episode 33: Easter

Christ is Risen! He is Risen, indeed!
Enjoy this short episode on why it's great to be a Reformed Christian on Easter Sunday. 
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Reformed Podmatics - Episode 32: Fallen Leaders

In recent years the Church has endured a spate of moral failings of influential leaders. What leads to such catastrophes? How can a Christian respond when a trusted pastor falls? 
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Reformed Podmatics - Episode 31: Identity

What is your most foundational identity? American? Mother? Alumnus? Member of ______ church? One of the questions Jesus came to answer was the question of identity. Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark look to Scripture and Reformed theology for insights on this essential matter.
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Reformed Podmatics - Episode 30: Sola Scriptura vs. Tradition?

Must a Christian choose between Sola Scriptura and tradition? As debate rages around interpreting God's Word, this issue is often at the center of the argument.
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Reformed Podmatics - Episode 29: Biblical Authority

"I take the Bible seriously, but..."
Christians know we should signal our devotion to God's Word, but does the Bible have functional authority over our life and doctrine? Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark explore some threats to biblical authority and present a high view of God's Word, which will not only lead us into life but will confront every person's sin.
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Reformed Podmatics - Episode 28: Repentance

How central is repentance to the Christian life? In this episode of Reformed Podmatics Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark not only define repentance but teach on the "ethos" of the penitent Christian life. Understanding this topic is essential if we are going to have productive conversations about sin and salvation through Christ.
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Reformed Podmatics - Episode 27: Church Music

What are some theological principles that aid us in determining which songs (or even which musical styles) are best suited for a congregation's worship of God? Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark dive into the topic of church music in this week's episode of Reformed Podmatics.
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Reformed Podmatics - Episode 26: Favorite Bible Verses

One of the best questions Christians can talk about is, "What is your favorite part of God's Word?" In this episode, Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark discuss their favorite Bible verses.
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Reformed Podmatics - Episode 25: The Future of the CRC

Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark conclude their three part series on the Christian Reformed Church. The big question of this episode is "Where does the CRC (hopefully) go from here?" 
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Reformed Podmatics - Episode 24: Joy

In an age of fear, worry, and division every person is searching for joy. We know we need it, but we often fail to find it. Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark discuss how Christ blesses his disciples with joy.
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Reformed Podmatics - Episode 23: Church & State

Let's get political! According to the Bible and Reformed theology, how does God call church and the state to interact with one another?
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Reformed Podmatics - Episode 22: The CRC, Part 2

In this episode Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark examine the strengths and weaknesses of two "streams" in the CRC: progressives and pragmatists. What do God's Word and Reformed theology tell us about each movement?
 
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Reformed Podmatics - Episode 21: The CRC, Part 1

Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark are pastors in the Christian Reformed Church, and in this episode they give some analysis of CRC preaching and the "conservative" wing of the denomination.
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Reformed Podmatics - Episode 20: Review of "Soul"

Pastor Zac & Pastor Mark review the latest Disney/Pixar film, Soul. This film is getting rave reviews from critics and audiences, but how should a Christian respond to the movie's overall message? 
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