Old Paths Podcast

Michael & Cody are joined by Michael Hunter for a discussion of the founding of the new church where Michael Spangler pastors: Piedmont Presbyterian Church . Follow them on X. Michael Spangler Cody Justice Michael Hunter Subscribe to American Mantle . To support our work, do so through the donate page at American Mantle.

Michael & Cody continue their response to Pastor Gavin Beers, with focus upon the topic of interracial marriage. Follow them on X. ⁠Michael⁠ ⁠Cody

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Michael & Cody continue their response to Pastor Gavin Beers, with focus upon the topic of racial segregation. Follow them on X. Michael Cody

Michael & Cody continue their response to Pastor Gavin Beers, this time focusing upon the topic of racial superiority. Follow us on X: Michael Cody

Michael & Cody sit down again with returning guest, Michael Hunter, to discuss the topic of persecution in the church, each relaying some of their own personal experiences. They also raise some lessons and answer follower questions.

Michael & Cody review and discuss the book, The Sword of Christ by Giles Corey, published by Antelope Hill . Episode outline: book contents summary, our critiques and commendations, particular discussion points, and questions / comments of X followers. Highlights: Is Christianity is right-wing? Why is it legitimate to say organized Christianity is largely corrupt? Should we consider Jews a pri...

Michael & Cody continue the topic of Christian Race Realism, drawing from Michael's article series from the Pactum Institute, now available for⁠ pre-order as a book from Sacra Press ⁠, with a special dedicatory epistle to President Donald Trump. Use code: OLDPATHS at checkout for a discount. Episode highlights: Changes in races Is race unimportant? Galatians, James, & racial partiality...

Michael & Cody continue through The Marrow of Theology by William Ames, with focus on man's fall. Highlights: Men and angels in the fall. Causes and consequences of the fall. The parts and motions of sin. Egalitarianism & disordered nature. Satan's method of temptation. The projections & "pious" pretensions of wicked men. The dangers of gullibility and over-charity. T...

Michael & Cody respond to Pastor Gavin Beers of the FCC on the topic of Christian Nationalism, by playing his sermon-review of Stephen Wolfe's book, The Case for Christian Nationalism . They use it as an opportunity for discussion and criticism. Highlights: Christ the Edge Lord Reactionary vs. Stationary CN vibes & memes Dangers of anachronism Nationalism Christianized: bad or good? Re...

Michael & Cody are joined by Michael Hunter for a discussion surrounding the book, T he Marrow of Christian Ethics —be sure to pickup a copy—by Benedict Pictet, the nephew of Francis Turretin. The Marrow is a concise treatise of classical reformed ethics which Michael Hunter recently translated and published. Highlights: Hunter's college background and studies Thoughts on retrieval Who is...

Michael & Cody respond to Pastor Gavin Beers of the FCC on the topic of the Bible and immigration, by playing his sermon and using it as an opportunity for discussion and criticism. Highlights: Christian Nationalism Hitler as Christian Prince Fascism and National Socialism Ethnonationalism, and blood and soil Is it wrong to want a nation where people look like you? Is the true religion the pri...

Michael & Cody take up the topic of Christian Race Realism, drawing from Michael's article series from the Pactum Institute, and soon to be published as a book with Sacra Press. Highlights: What is race? race realism? Christian race realism? The relation of the family to race. Are races and nations flexible? Scripture on the topic of race. Nature on the same. Is race merely skin color? Are...

Michael & Cody continue through The Marrow of Theology by William Ames, with focus upon chapter 10: special government of intelligent creatures. Highlights: Definition of special government. Moral vs. physical government. The relation of man's nature and God's special government. God's condescension in human characteristics and human language in his special government. Divine sanct...

Michael & Cody take up the topic of women and modesty. First, they define woman; second, they define and distinguish modesty; third, they consider some examples of immodesty and applications of modesty, including motives for modesty; and fourth and finally, they wrap up with objections and submitted questions. Highlights: Nature, experience, and Scripture on woman Social and aesthetic power of...

S2E15—Marrow 8: Providence — Michael & Cody continue through ⁠⁠ The Marrow of Theology ⁠⁠ , by William Ames, with particular focus upon Providence. Highlights: What is providence? its etymology? its parts? and how is it distinct from the decree, counsel, and creation? How should we consider God's attributes (e.g. justice, wisdom, holiness) in relation to providence? Primary and secondary c...

S2E14: Haitian Crusaders w/ Matt Marino — Cody, Michael, & returning guest, ⁠Matt Marino⁠ , engage in discussion on two chief topics: the dynamics of immigration and the metaphysics of historiography. Inspired by Matt's two articles: ⁠Who is the Sojourner?⁠ and ⁠The Lost Tools of Learning from History.⁠ Highlights: Sojourner—defined and abused. Is America being deliberately destroyed throu...

S2E13—Marrow 7: Creation — Benjamin, Michael, & Cody continue through ⁠ The Marrow of Theology ⁠ , by William Ames, with particular focus upon Creation. Highlights: Creation ex nihilo. What is the creator-creature distinction? Is macro-evolution compatible with Christianity? What about micro-evolution, speciation, & natural selection? Will earth or heaven be our final home? The 3rd heaven...

S2E12—Marrow 6: Decree of God — Benjamin, Michael, & Cody continue through The Marrow of Theology , by William Ames, with particular focus upon the decree of God. Raised in this episode: The counsel of God. Divine perfections in the decree. Thomas Cartwright on the question. What role does God's glory have in the decree? The danger of denying God's decree. In what ways does God's d...

S2E11—Stephen Wolfe: CN Civil Law Q&A — Benjamin, Michael, & Cody are joined again by ⁠Stephen Wolfe⁠ , this time to discuss some of the material from his book, ⁠ The Case for Christian Nationalism ⁠ , specifically chapter 6 on the topic of civil law. Michael gives a brief update on his OPC situation. Highlights: Why has this chapter not had as much interest as others? What is the relation...

S2E10: Eschatology & Israel Part 2 — Benjamin & Cody continue their discussion and debate concerning Israel in Romans 9-11, briefly reviewing the ground covered in the last episode, and marching forward through many of the particulars in chapters 10 and 11. Cody maintains and elaborates on his position that Romans 9:6 and Romans 11:25-26 is speaking of True Israel vs. False Israel, and tha...

S2E9: Eschatology & Israel Pt. 1 — Benjamin & Cody take up a more free-form discussion. They lay out the basics of eschatology, both in terms of the millennium and the different interpretive approaches. Then they follow this up with a longer debate on Israel and Romans 9-11, where their differences and disagreements are shown. Touched on in this episode: Benjamin & Cody's different...

S2E8: Piety Provoked — Benjamin, Michael, and Cody take up the topic of piety provoked, derived from Psalm 119:139. They parse through the key parts, raise a number of scriptural examples and confirmations, and give some applications. They touch on things like: Zeal must issue in being provoked. Should we have enemies? Is there a place in the Christian life for hatred? to be indignant? to wield an...

S2E7—Divested from the Ministry: Interview with Michael Spangler Benjamin, Michael, & Cody join together for a discussion and interview centered around Michael's recent divestiture from the ministry. They touch upon: Michael's conversion and Christian experience. The Aimee Byrd controversy. The present divestiture. ⁠An Act Censuring Ministers for their Silence from the Church of Scotla...

S2E6—Ben Mordecai: Health & Fitness Benjamin & Michael are joined by Ben Mordecai for an interview and discussion on the topic of health and fitness, including diet and exercise. Ben interacted thoughtfully with the previous episode on gluttony, and was thus invited to join as a follow-up. Things touched upon: Ben's Christian experience & social media presence. The intersection of...