Christian's Colloquy

Skip the intro: 5:30 In this episode, we continue our series in Congregationalism and examine chapter 6 of John Cotton's Keys of the Kingdom! In this chapter, Cotton presents his historic congregational view of Synods and their purpose and power. Let me know what you think in the comment section down below! Today's Recommendations: https://ccel.org/ccel/cotton_john/keyes/keyes. Thanks to Marek for...

My dear friend Kaylon Joseph finally joins us for an interview! We discuss classes at seminary, finding ministry positions, and some of the objectives and challenges of youth ministry. Let us know what you think! Please check out Kaylon's website, book recommendations, and our recent collaborative blog post: https://www.kaylonjoseph.com/ https://www.paultripp.com/products/lead-book https://chancer...

Skip the intro: 6:39 In this episode, we continue our series in Congregationalism by examining John Cotton's Keys of the Kingdom! Despite the books short length, it covers a lot of biblical and theological ground, so this part of the series will be done in two parts. Let me know what you think in the comment section down below! Today's Recommendations: https://ccel.org/ccel/cotton_john/keyes/keyes...

Today, I am joined by my friend Marek! In this interview, we discuss the value of hymns, the stories behind them, and how they can fit into your devotional life and study. Let us know what you think in the comments below! Please check out Abide with Me and Marek's blog: https://kyrios.webflow.io/ https://web.archive.org/web/20141016183717/http://www.risa.co.uk/sla/song.php?songid=26985 https://www...

Happy New Year! In today's episode, I briefly discuss John Newton's hymn: Ebenezer. Building off a theme presented in 1 Samuel, Newton calls us to approach the new year with reflections on the old: to recognize our need for God and his many blessings. Enjoy! Today's Recommendations: https://creedorchaos.wordpress.com/2008/12/29/ebenezer-two-hymns-for-the-close-of-the-year-by-john-newton/ https://w...

Merry Christmas! In today's episode, I briefly discuss John Newton's sermon: Immanuel. Coming from a series of sermons based on Handel's Messiah, Newton unpacks Isaiah 7:14 and the name Immanuel, God with us. Enjoy! Today's Recommendations: http://articles.ochristian.com/article13643.shtml https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCrL-Pbd5iE https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/christian-living/works-john-ne...

Today's episode is the first of four in a series on Congregationalism! To begin this series I give a brief introduction to the term "congregationalism" and then move on to present the life of John Cotton. Cotton was one of the leading defenders of congregationalism in the Puritan era and knowing a bit about his life and ministry will help us appreciate his major work on Congregational polity: "The...

Today I bring you into some of my studies by discussing Charles Wesley's Earthquake Hymns! In particular, we look at hymn 4 of Wesley's second collection. Be sure to check out the links to other earthquake hymns below! Today's Recommendations: https://divinity.duke.edu/sites/divinity.duke.edu/files/documents/cswt/48_Earthquake_Hymns_%281750%29_Pt_I_Mod.pdf https://divinity.duke.edu/sites/divinity....

Today's show is the second "Recommended Reading" episode! Presented here are three books which provide a helpful base in understanding the history and spirituality of early Evangelicalism. Hope you enjoy it! Today's Main Recommendations: https://www.ivpress.com/the-rise-of-evangelicalism https://www.paulistpress.com/Products/0621-9/emergence-of-evangelical-spirituality.aspx https://hesedandemet.co...

On today's show, we discuss William Cowper's amazing hymn Exhortation to Prayer! Today's Recommendations: https://www.ligonier.org/blog/mercy-seat-connecting-dots/ https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/exhortation-to-prayer/ Thanks to Marek for the channel art: https://kyrios.webflow.io/ Thanks again to Andrew for the music: https://soundcloud.com/user-504033228... My blog: https://chancery.home.blog/ C...

Welcome to Christian's Colloquy! This is the podcast version of my Youtube channel which operates under the same name. If you like or want to learn more about church history, evangelical spirituality, and Baptist church life, this is the show for you! Please check out... Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZL08 -yut9L5gc8EZUzC g? Blog: https://chancery.home.blog/ And feel free to co...