Here I Sit

The Here I Sit podcast will be taking a hiatus until Fall 2026. During this time, we encourage you to listen to old episodes and submit your feedback or questions for when we start back up! For additional resources, Rev. Dr. Jared Hiebert will be preaching a new sermon series on The Gospel of John. As well as continuing to post on his blog regularly. Let's Talk Arminianism - The Problem of De...

Join us as Rev. Dr. Jared Hiebert continues his series, answering questions that have been submitted. Question 1: How can we as the church best respond to mental health struggles (anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, etc.) and neurodivergence (ADHD, OCD, etc.) in our church family?  Question 2: Are counselors helpful? If so, how do we find one who has a biblical perspective?  Subm...

Let's Talk Arminianism - The Problem of Divine Simplicity and God's Love The second in a series of podcasts as Rev. Dr. Jared Hiebert addresses various aspects of Arminian theology. Q&A Form:  https://forms.gle/H7VvwaMAdoNk7wjr8 Rev. Dr. Jared Hiebert is the pastor of Covenant Reformed Church in Steinbach, Manitoba. jaredhiebert.ca @covenantreformedchurch1271 FIND US ON: Our Website:...

Rev. Dr. Jared Hiebert reviews the book ' Simply Trinity: The Unmanipulated Father, Son, and Spirit' by Matthew Barrett.

The first in a series of podcasts as Rev. Dr. Jared Hiebert addresses various aspects of Arminian theology. Q&A Form:  https://forms.gle/H7VvwaMAdoNk7wjr8 Rev. Dr. Jared Hiebert is the pastor of Covenant Reformed Church in Steinbach, Manitoba. jaredhiebert.ca @covenantreformedchurch1271 FIND US ON: Our Website: www.covreformedchurch.org Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/yyvz9zox Instagram: @covena...

Rev. Dr. Jared Hiebert looks at three books on the Holy Spirit.  The Holy Spirit by Sinclair Ferguson, The Holy Spirit by Robert Letham, and He Who Gives Life: The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit by Graham Cole.  Q&A: https://forms.gle/pfs7rhoS8qfx3mGJ6

Union With Christ.  Union with Christ is a doctrine that many people do not understand or even know. Join Rev. Dr. Jared Hiebert as he explains this often-neglected doctrine.  Q&A Form:  https://forms.gle/H7VvwaMAdoNk7wjr8 Rev. Dr. Jared Hiebert is the pastor of Covenant Reformed Church in Steinbach, Manitoba. jaredhiebert.ca @covenantreformedchurch1271 FIND US ON: Our Website: www.covreformed...

 Rev. Dr. Jared Hiebert reviews the book ' Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community'  by Brett McCracken. 

Join us as Rev. Dr. Jared Hiebert continues his new series, answering questions that have been submitted. Question 1 A:  If New Testament scripture wasn’t canonized immediately after Christ established the Church, how come we follow the doctrine of Sola Scriptura if the early church couldn’t have done so?  Question 1 B: Related to the above question, why did Luther and the other Reformers remove t...

Rev. Dr. Jared Hiebert reviews the book ' The Steadfast Love of the Lord: Experiencing the Life-Changing Power of God's Unchanging Affection ' by Sam Storms.

Let's Talk Arminianism and Hebrews 6 Rev. Dr. Jared Hiebert answers a question that came to us concerning Hebrews 6:4-6 and its implications.  Q&A Form:  https://forms.gle/H7VvwaMAdoNk7wjr8 Rev. Dr. Jared Hiebert is the pastor of Covenant Reformed Church in Steinbach, Manitoba. @covenantreformedchurch1271 FIND US ON: Our Website: www.covreformedchurch.org Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/yyv...

Rev. Dr. Jared Hiebert looks at three books on salvation. Redemption: Accomplished and Applied by John Murray,  By Faith, Not by Sight: Paul and the Order of Salvation by Richard Gaffin, and  How Does Sanctification Work? By David Powlison.

Why is the Old Testament so Violent?  We're back! Join us as Rev. Dr. Jared Hiebert discusses why the Old Testament is so violent, and where God is in all of it.  Q&A Form:  https://forms.gle/H7VvwaMAdoNk7wjr8 Rev. Dr. Jared Hiebert is the pastor of Covenant Reformed Church in Steinbach, Manitoba. @covenantreformedchurch1271 FIND US ON: Our Website: www.covreformedchurch.org Facebook: htt...

Join us as Rev. Dr. Jared Hiebert continues his new series, answering questions that have been submitted. Question 1:  Should a Christian attend gay weddings?  Question 2:  Is suicide sin? Does an elect person go to heaven if they commit suicide?  Submit your own question: https://forms.gle/2cAaQ6iyyLZca1Ya8 Rev. Dr. Jared Hiebert is the pastor of Covenant Reformed Church in Steinbach, Manitoba. @...

Join us as Rev. Dr. Jared Hiebert continues his new series, answering questions that have been submitted. Question 1:  What are the main doctrines or beliefs that are required for orthodox Christian faith? And where do we, or can we, be “guardians” to orthodox beliefs?  Question 2:  With so many people plugged into social media, and the amount of information being crammed into our heads in short b...

Rev. Dr. Jared Hiebert looks at three books on sin. Not the Way It's Supposed to Be: A Breviary of Sin by Cornelius Plantinga, The Enemy Within: Straight Talk about the Power and Defeat of Sin by  Kris Lundgaard, and Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde  By Robert Louis Stevenson.

The Church Part 8:  On the Choosing of Officers & Women in Ministry  Join us as Rev. Dr. Jared Hiebert discusses how we choose individuals to fulfill the offices of the church, which leads into a discussion of the qualifications of each office. He then discusses whether or not Scripture withholds either of these offices from women.  Complementarianism Series Rev. Dr. Jared Hiebert is the pasto...

The Church Part 7:  Church Government and Its Officers Join us as Rev. Dr. Jared Hiebert discusses church government - how the church should be structured, which leads to the discussion of the officers of the church, elders and deacons, and how they relate to each other and the church.  Rev. Dr. Jared Hiebert is the pastor of Covenant Reformed Church in Steinbach, Manitoba. @covenantreformedchurch...

Join us as Rev. Dr. Jared Hiebert starts a new series, answering questions that have been submitted. Question 1: Is Hell the absence of God? Question 2: Are Christians required to tithe 10%? Question 3: How should church buildings be designed or look? Like a cathedral, like a Mennonite dungeon, or somewhere in between?    How should members of a church treat their church building? Submit your own...

The Church Part 6: Means of Grace - Church Discipline  Join us as Rev. Dr. Jared Hiebert discusses the final mark of the Church, church discipline. Rev. Dr. Jared Hiebert is the pastor of Covenant Reformed Church in Steinbach, Manitoba. @covenantreformedchurch1271   FIND US ON: Our Website: www.covreformedchurch.org Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/yyvz9zox Instagram: @covenantreformedchurch VISIT US...

Rev. Dr. Jared Hiebert reviews the book 'Christianity and Liberalism' by J. Gresham Machen.   

The Church Part 5: Means of Grace - The Sacraments Join us as Rev. Dr. Jared Hiebert discusses the two Protestant sacraments  - the Lord’s Supper and baptism.  https://www.covreformedchurch.org/post/2017/07/25/why-we-are-a-reformed-church-that-does-not-baptize-babies-part-1-of-2 https://www.covreformedchurch.org/post/2017/07/26/why-we-are-a-reformed-church-that-does-not-baptize-infants-part-2-of-2...

The Church Part 4: Means of Grace - The Preaching of the Word Join us as Rev. Dr. Jared Hiebert discusses the marks of the Church, focusing on preaching, which the Reformers considered the first mark of the Church.  Rev. Dr. Jared Hiebert is the pastor of Covenant Reformed Church in Steinbach, Manitoba. @covenantreformedchurch1271   FIND US ON: Our Website: www.covreformedchurch.org Facebook: http...

The Church Part 3: Responsibilities of the Church: Worship, Nurture, Mission  Join us as Rev. Dr. Jared Hiebert discusses the responsibilities of the Church and its members.  Rev. Dr. Jared Hiebert is the pastor of Covenant Reformed Church in Steinbach, Manitoba. @covenantreformedchurch1271   FIND US ON: Our Website: www.covreformedchurch.org Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/yyvz9zox Instagram: @cove...

Rev. Dr. Jared Hiebert reviews the book 'What about Free Will? Reconciling Our Choices with God's Sovereignty' By Scott Christensen.