Captivate & Conform

From the rigorous theological wrestling around separating from the crown to the “Indispensable Man” of George Washington who declared that the highest glory of a Patriot is the “character of Christian,” the soil that the American Experiment sprouted from is undeniably Christian. On this in-depth conversation with special guest Dan Waterman, he sets the historical record straight on the biblical ju...

In honor of Captivate and Conform’s 150th episode, we reflect on some of our favorite episodes. Degrees of Sin (Part 2) , November 22, 2023 (Jess Miller) Ask Dr. Farnham , December 20, 2023 (Dr. Mark Farnham) Law-Keepers & Spirit-Walkers , March 6, 2024 (Cliff Boone) Biblical Counseling (Part 2) , April 3, 2024 (Scott Allen) Karmic Christianity , May 26, 2025 (E.D. Burns) --- If you enjoyed th...

Bright Hope is a pregnancy support center in the Lehigh Valley that Cedar Crest partners with. Jen Davies (Interim CEO) and Dave Block (Communications and Development Manager) share the heart behind Bright Hope and current challenges the ministry faces in a pro-choice state like Pennsylvania. BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN Grab a bottle on Sunday mornings from one of the cribs, fill it with your donation, a...

Mark Crocco, Director of The Rephidim Project , shares what it means to live a Christ-centered life. --- If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a positive review and share it with a friend! If you have any questions for the show, email us at podcast@cedarcrest.church . Visit Captivate & Conform | cedarcrest.church/podcast Learn more about Cedar Crest Bible Fellowship Church | cedarcrest....

Randy Grossman, longtime BFC pastor and moderator of BFC conference, joins the show to recap the noteworthy items of the 143rd BFC Conference. Making Room on the Millennium --- If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a positive review and share it with a friend! If you have any questions for the show, email us at podcast@cedarcrest.church . Visit Captivate & Conform | cedarcrest.church/po...

In this special “Earth Day” episode, Cliff Boone and Paul Younger, both Christians serious about caring for creation, discuss how believers are called to be good stewards of all God’s given us—including the world we inhabit. Further listening: “The Christian and Creation” --- If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a positive review and share it with a friend! If you have any questions for th...

Pastor Chris and Pastor Jason respond to some of the biggest headlines on this edition of “Culture Roundup.” --- If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a positive review and share it with a friend! If you have any questions for the show, email us at podcast@cedarcrest.church . Visit Captivate & Conform | cedarcrest.church/podcast Learn more about Cedar Crest Bible Fellowship Church | ced...

Pastor Chris and Pastor Jason conclude our ”Theology of Gender” series by discussing God’s design for men and women in society. While Scripture does not address this topic directly, guiding principles—such as the gender roles established in Genesis and the broader biblical pattern—help inform how men and women can honor God in the public square. --- If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a p...

The modern church is confused by relationship between God’s law and his gospel. Many Christians view them as opposites, with the former rendered obsolete by the latter. But a right understanding of how they harmonize paints a clearer picture of the Christian life, the saving message in Scripture, and the God we serve. --- If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a positive review and share it...

As we prepare our hearts for Good Friday, Pastor Jason explains what makes it so good: Christ’s obedience to the Father, Christ’s atonement for our sin, and Christ’s purchase of our salvation. --- If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a positive review and share it with a friend! If you have any questions for the show, email us at podcast@cedarcrest.church . Visit Captivate & Conform |...

As the Iran war continues, Christians should pause before reacting and consider: (1) what makes a war just, and (2) how to wage war justly once engaged. Dan Waterman helps us think through these questions. --- If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a positive review and share it with a friend! If you have any questions for the show, email us at podcast@cedarcrest.church . Visit Captivate &am...

With the sudden passing of one of our members, Tealson Herrlin, Captivate & Conform is pausing the release of our episodes as we lament the loss of a son and brother. --- If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a positive review and share it with a friend! If you have any questions for the show, email us at podcast@cedarcrest.church . Visit Captivate & Conform | cedarcrest.church/podc...

Gender roles in the church is the type of stuff that splits entire denominations. In a culture that prizes personal calling above all, it’s no surprise that boundaries are often crossed at the expense of biblical faithfulness. --- If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a positive review and share it with a friend! If you have any questions for the show, email us at podcast@cedarcrest.church...

A panel was posed questions on marriage, parenting, and singleness at the recent conference, Marriage: Faithfulness in a Fallen World . Here are their responses. Panelists included Dr. Jim Newheiser, Scott Allen, and Jason and Jennifer Hoy. Watch here. --- If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a positive review and share it with a friend! If you have any questions for the show, email us at...

Dr. Mark Farnham joins the show to tackle the big questions, including evolution, AI, and the problem of evil and suffering. For more information and answers to these topics, register for Answering the Big Questions conference on March 7, 2026 in Ephrata, PA. --- If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a positive review and share it with a friend! If you have any questions for the show, email...

Pastors Chris and Jason continue their discussion of complementarianism in the home, turning to women’s roles. They address cultural misconceptions about work and children and call husbands and wives to embrace God’s design for the household—not because either spouse is particularly worthy but because God is pleased by it. --- If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a positive review and shar...

Pastor Chris and Pastor Jason continue unpacking a biblical theology of gender, focusing on complementarian roles in the home. They also answer questions submitted by the audience on singleness and infertility. --- If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a positive review and share it with a friend! If you have any questions for the show, email us at podcast@cedarcrest.church . Visit Captivat...

This special episode features the closing session given by Dr. Mark Farnham at Christian Ethics in a Post-Christian World . He urges biblical prudence, wisdom, and moderation when it comes to engaging with the digital world that inundates us. --- If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a positive review and share it with a friend! If you have any questions for the show, email us at podcast@ce...

Special guest Dr. Jim Newheiser joins the show to give a preview into what he’ll be teaching on at our upcoming conference Marriage: Faithfulness in a Fallen World (February 28, 2026). Register for the conference. --- If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a positive review and share it with a friend! If you have any questions for the show, email us at podcast@cedarcrest.church . Visit Capti...

Modern culture seeks to erase distinctions between men and women, seen in trends like transgenderism and terms such as “birthing people.” While most evangelicals reject these ideas and affirm God’s creation of male and female, many churches stop short of addressing God-designed roles. Pastor Chris and Pastor Jason return to Genesis to explore a biblical theology of gender roles rooted in creation,...

Get to know Cameron Webb, the new Assistant Pastor over Student Ministry. --- If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a positive review and share it with a friend! If you have any questions for the show, email us at podcast@cedarcrest.church . Visit Captivate & Conform | cedarcrest.church/podcast Learn more about Cedar Crest Bible Fellowship Church | cedarcrest.church

We’re taking a break until 2026! Have a merry Christmas and see you next year 🎆 --- If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a positive review and share it with a friend! If you have any questions for the show, email us at podcast@cedarcrest.church . Visit Captivate & Conform | cedarcrest.church/podcast Learn more about Cedar Crest Bible Fellowship Church | cedarcrest.church

For the past several months Pastor Jules has been suffering from somewhat of a mystery ailment (although the doctors’ original hypothesis was correct from the start) that left him practically immobile and in chronic pain. In this episode, he takes time to bring our listeners up to speed on this health event and the lessons God has taught him along the way. --- If you enjoyed this episode, please l...

Whether the unforgiving Atlantic Ocean, New England’s winter, or rampant starvation and disease, the Pilgrims endured extreme trials and yet epitomized Paul’s command to “give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thess. 5:18). On this special episode, Dan Waterman revisits the “First Thanksgiving,” recounting the Pilgrims’ miraculous story and reflecting on their unwavering gratitude to God. --- If you...

It is becoming increasingly difficult for students and teachers alike to maintain exclusive Christian convictions within the pluralistic environment of the public school system. David Miller, Head of School at Lehigh Christian Academy , joins the show to explain how we’ve arrived at this present state in our schools and how the “alternative option” of Christian private education is really a return...