All Things Reformed Podcast

We conclude looking at Ante-Nicene father by discussing St. Dionysius the Great. What are some of the good things that he is known for? What are some things that he did not do well? As we consider the errors and heresies during the church father's time, what are some  errors and heresies in our own time that we should be concerned about? Why is the so called prosperity gospel no gospel at all? We...

In this episode we look at the life and ministry ofGregory Thaumaturgus. "Thaumaturgus" is a Greek word which means "Wonderworker." It is said that he got the name because of the miracles he performed in his time. So we take some time to discuss if miracles are for today? What does the Bible has to say on this subject? What are we also to think of those who promise miracles? Can miracles be predic...

Who was Cyprian of Carthage? What can we learn from his life and writings? Cyprian once observed, "He who has God as his Father must have the Church as his mother." Is this a sound statement? If Cyprian was living in our time, what advise would he have given to those who have stopped attending church because their local church is not faithful or may be their local church has hurt them? We discuss...

In this episode we look at another Church Father from Africa, Origen. What are some good things we can learn from him? What were some concern things in his teaching? What is the place of fasting in the Christian life? When we are to fast and pray how should we do it? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 94 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

We return to the Church Fathers and we look at the African church father, Tertullian. Why is there a debate on whether to regard him as a church father or not? Despite being a great theologian, Tertulian was led astray by people who claimed to be prophets. What lessons can the life of Tertulian teach us today? What should we make of those who claim to be prophets today and prophecies lies in the n...

As we celebrate Reformation Day on October 31 we revisit the history of the Protestant Reformation in 1517. Who was John Wycliffe and John Hus? What was  Martin Luther's role in the reformation? Was the reformation necessary?  What are the implications of Protestant Reformation for the believers today? We discuss these and more in this episode 92 of All Things Reformed Podcast.

In this episode we discuss six benefits of a good and biblical confession and catechism. In what ways does the confession promote unity and lead us to doxology? What should you do if you don't agree with some aspects of the confession your church subscribes to? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 91 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

We welcome back Pastor Confex Makhalira to the podcast. He briefly shares what he has been up to the past three months including his time at a conference on the Westminster Standards in Johannesburg, South Africa. What is the history behind the this confessional document? What has the document that was written in England almost four centuries ago to do with us here in Malawi, today. We discuss the...

We wrap up our series on the “Marks of a Healthy Church” by looking at Biblical Leadership.  Reverend David Rogers warms up the episode by sharing an interesting thought on a Biblical way to fight sin.  We also look at qualifications of elders and deacons and how a scripture centered versus man centered Church leadership will impact a local Church.

In this episode we introduce our dear brother and fellow laborer in God's vineyard, Rev. David Rogers. Zee also takes some time to discuss with David about discipleship as a means of grace which the Lord uses to conform us more and more to the likeness of his Son, Jesus Christ. 

We look into the archives and find from episode number 20, the 7th mark of a healthy Church.  How do we balance love and Church discipline?  Is Church discipline a punishment?  What does Church discipline seek to do?  How should a member going through Church discipline view themself and what should be the attitude of the rest of the Church? Today, in All Things Reformed Podcast, from the Archives.

What is the simple messages of the gospel that a Church or its members should share during evangelism?  How can one prepare for evangelism? What are some ethical considerations in evangelism?  These and other thoughts in All Things Reformed Podcast, a conclusion on A Biblical Understanding of Evangelism as a mark of a healthy Church.

Today in All Things Reformed Podcast, we see that an evangelizing Church is a healthy Church.  So, what is evangelism? And what is not evangelism?  Sandram Phiri takes us through Mark Devers’ and other thoughts.

What blessings come with being a member of a local Church?  Why can one not enjoy their spiritual walk with the Lord away from a local Church?  We look at these and more in today's edition, All Things Reformed Podcast.

We continue on our journey through the Marks of a Healthy Church.  Today we introduce "Biblical Understanding of Membership" as a mark of a Healthy Church. Why do we need to be part of a local Church?  Is it not enought to be in Christ?  We will return next week with a continuation.  

We continue to look at Marks of a Healthy Church and today we look at "A Biblical Understanding of Conversion".  What is conversion?  What is the danger that a Church falls into, when it has a wrong understanding of conversion?  Today, in All Things Reformed Podcast.

In the examination of what a Biblical Church is, we now come to the third mark that distinguishes one as such, “A Biblical Understanding of the Gospel”  We look at the 2 sides of the gospel and ask you if this is what your Church teaches.  Today, in All Things Reformed Podcast, Episode 81.

We continue with the marks of a Healthy Church.  Are you in a healthy Church?  We give you the second of 9 marks, to assist you answer this question.  In All Things Reformed Podcast, Episode 80

We take a break from “The Church Fathers” series and start “Marks of a Healthy Church”.  We are joined by Sandram Phiri, who lays a foundation on this topic and kick starts the series.  Our goal is to help you make an assessment of your local Church and seek the Lord’s direction from the knowledge. Do you know if you are in a healthy Church?  Why does it matter?   We take time to look at the first...

Clement of Alexandria, modern day Egypt, is a Church father who used philosophy in his theology.  How did this work for the Church Father?  We are also pleased to welcome Brother Kennedy Gondwe, a Reformed Christian Apologist who sheds more light on the role of philosophy in the Christian faith.  This and more in today's episode of All Things Reformed Podcast.

In the city of Athens, Greece, rose a Church father Athenagoras.  Of the little that we know about him are his views on marriage.  We take time to appreciate his views in light of scripture. For example, is second marriage an adulterous relationship even if one's partner departed in death?  What about celibacy?  Is it superior to being married?  These and other thoughts in the 77th episode of All...

Who was Theophilus of Antioch? What does his book, To Autolycus, teach us about loving and challenging our friends who are unbelievers? We discuss these questions and more in this episode 76 of All Things Reformed Podcast.

Who was Iraneus? Why was he known as a man of peace? What was the heresy of Gnosticism? What was Iraneus' take on Gnosticism? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 75 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

We conclude our discussion of the life and ministry of Justin Martyr by focusing more on his writings. What do his writings reveal about Justin? What are some lessons we can learn from these writings even in our day today? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 74 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

Who was Justin Martyr? What are some of his major contributions to the church? How did his studies in philosophy prepare him to serve the Lord? How did he respond to those who taught that the God of the New Testament was more gracious than the God of the Old Testament? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 73 of All Things Reformed Podcast.