MarsCast

In today’s episode, Rev. Mark Vander Hart, Associate Professor of Old Testament Studies, concludes his series on being Christlike in Conflict. He’ll reflect upon one of the most devastating instances in the Old Testament: the split of the tribes of Israel.

Rev. Mark Vander Hart, Associate Professor of Old Testament Studies, continues his series on Christlike in Conflict and how that theme is presented in certain Old Testament accounts. Today, he takes us through the history of David and Absalom and where the Spirit of Christ was present in this tumultuous family conflict.

In today’s episode, Rev. Mark Vander Hart, Associate Professor of Old Testament Studies, introduces us to a three-part theme of being Christlike in Conflict. As Rev. Vander Hart has said before, Scripture is not silent about the conflicts that have attended the life of the church throughout her history. It can be a real benefit to us when we consider the tremendous impact that our Savior made thro...

In today’s episode, Dr. J. Mark Beach concludes the discussion on conditional forgiveness and repentance by describing forgiving as God forgives. 

Dr. J. Mark Beach, Professor of Ministerial and Doctrinal Studies, continues the conversation on forgiveness and repentance, this time looking more closely at the function of repentance. What is involved in repentance relative to forgiveness?

We are looking forward to this new year of podcasting! We have a great lineup of episodes in store for your listening pleasure. In this first episode of the new year, Dr. J. Mark Beach will be taking us through a series on the relationship between repentance and forgiveness, addressing the question, particularly, of whether forgiveness is conditional upon repentance. 

In our last episode of 2021, Dr. Strange continues to examine Christmas hymns, this time looking at “Once in Royal David’s City.”

In these last remaining days of 2021, and as we particularly look forward to celebrating Christmas with friends and family, some of us are, no doubt, also looking forward to singing carols and Christmas hymns. Joining the podcast is Dr. Alan Strange, Professor of Church History, who’ll be taking us through a couple of Christmas hymns and helping us explore their theological depth. 

In today’s episode, Dr. Venema wraps up our series on homosexuality by providing a crucial component in this matter: pastoral guidance. 

In today’s episode, Dr. Venema begins to look at Scripture, starting in Genesis as a basis for human sexuality. He then looks at various texts in the Old and New Testaments concerned with homosexuality with that framework in mind. As we move through Scripture, we're increasingly challenged to come to a proper understanding of these texts in light of the current cultural climate the Church finds it...

In today’s episode, Dr. Venema continues his review of some New Testament Scripture passages on the issue of homosexuality and then begins to assess the revisionist interpretation of them; that is, how do those who affirm homosexual unions interpret these texts?

In today’s episode, Dr. Venema begins a series on a critical matter that we see happening in the church today: the discussion around homosexuality and the church’s response to it. Of utmost importance to this discussion is the foundation of God’s Word, and that’s where Dr. Venema will begin as well: The Doctrine of Scripture.

In today’s episode, Rev. Andrew Compton continues his review of "Confronting Injustice without Compromising" Truth by Thaddeus Williams. He looks at Williams’ assessment of the “gospel question” and social justice and what this book may even say to conservatives.

In today’s episode, Rev. Andrew Compton introduces us to a fascinating read on social justice: Confronting Injustice Without Compromising Truth by Thaddeus Williams. 

In today’s episode, Dr. J. Mark Beach, Rev. Andrew Compton, and Dr. Glen Clary wrap up the conversation on worship as they seek to address some common questions and answers related to worship, such as “What is the regulative principle of worship?” “What about instruments,” “Is Zoom/live-stream worship really worship?”

In today’s episode, Dr. J. Mark Beach, Professor of Doctrinal and Ministerial Studies, joins Rev. Compton and Dr. Clary on the podcast to explore Reformed worship and liturgy, its history, essential elements, and the importance of these elements of Reformed worship.

In today’s episode, Rev. Andrew Compton and Dr. Glen Clary revisit the biblical theology of worship, particularly as they ponder the question: What is going on on a cosmic spiritual level when we gather for corporate worship on the Lord’s Day? 

In this week's episode, Rev. Andrew Compton joins Dr. Glen Clary, pastor of Providence Presbyterian Church in Pflugerville, TX, and adjunct professor of Liturgics here at Mid-America Reformed Seminary. They sit down together to talk about worship, beginning with some biblical-theological considerations.

In our last episode, Dr. Alan Strange, Professor of Church History, elaborated on the Reformation and its view towards marriage. He continues to track with that, this time focusing on the Reformation’s high view of women and the Reformer’s teaching on divorce. 

In today’s episode, Dr. Strange pivots from church discipline to focus on marriage, particularly the Reformation’s perspective on marriage.

Can you believe that this is episode 100? It has been such a fun ride producing these episodes with our incredible faculty here at Mid-America Reformed Seminary, hearing their edifying and challenging discussions on doctrine and theology. Ultimately, we couldn’t be where we are without you: the very person listening to this podcast. Your continued listenership, interest, and support are greatly ap...

Back behind the microphone with us is Dr. Alan Strange. A while back he reflected for a few episodes on church discipline and ended by mentioning that there are three classical purposes of church discipline. He stays on track with that line of thought but also brings to us the fourth purpose of discipline: Justice for the offended party.

In this concluding episode on the doctrine of republication, Rev. Andrew Compton, Dr. Marcus Mininger, and Dr. J. Mark Beach speak to the practical implications that holding to this view of the Mosaic Covenant can lead to. 

After introducing the doctrine of republication, Rev. Andrew Compton, Dr. Marcus Mininger, and Dr. J. Mark Beach continue their conversation now as they turn to the biblical data. What does Scripture itself have to say about this? Listen as they turn to passages from both Old and New Testaments to assess this perspective on the Mosaic covenant.

In the study of biblical and systematic theology, students of Scripture learn about the covenant of grace, “wherein [the Lord] freely offers unto sinners life and salvation by Jesus Christ; requiring of them faith in him, that they may be saved, and promising to give unto all those that are ordained unto eternal life his Holy Spirit, to make them willing, and able to believe” (as the WCF says). Bu...