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In this episode of the Reformed Brotherhood Podcast, Tony and Jesse dive into Ephesians 6:10-12 to explore the significance of the Armor of God. They discuss the spiritual battle that believers face and how God equips them with His armor for victory. They emphasize the practical application of this passage in the lives of Christians today. Tune in as they provide exegetical insights and recommenda...

In this episode of the Reformed Brotherhood Podcast, Tony and Jesse discuss their goals and aspirations for the upcoming year. From reading more books with their spouses to writing music for worship, they share their plans for personal growth and collaboration. They also encourage listeners to embrace change and trust in God's faithfulness, knowing that He works all things for the good of His peop...

In this episode of the Reformed Brotherhood Podcast, Jesse and Tony dive into a fascinating discussion on the temptation of Christ. They explore different perspectives on how Christ's temptation was meaningful and analyze various Bible passages, including Hebrews 4. The brothers emphasize the importance of grounding our understanding of Christ in Scripture and the nature of who He is. Join them as...

Join Tony and Jesse in this special episode of the Reformed Brotherhood Podcast as they dive into the profound significance of the Incarnation and the eternal priesthood of Christ. Discover the true meaning of Christmas as they explore the joy and beauty of God's gift of Himself in human form. From Christ's role as Prophet, Priest, and King to the indescribable mystery of the Incarnation, this epi...

In this episode of the Reformed Brotherhood Podcast, Tony and Jesse delve into the practical application of theology in our daily lives. They discuss the importance of prayer, the role of the Holy Spirit, and the need to seek Jesus in theology. They emphasize the significance of grounding ourselves in the basics of the faith and allowing theology to shape and transform us. Join them as they explor...

In this episode of the Reformed Brotherhood Podcast, Tony and Jesse engage in a thought-provoking conversation about the true meaning and significance of Christmas. They discuss how the cultural celebration of Christmas can still point to the biblical story of Christ's birth, and how even non-believers can be drawn to the message of hope and peace that Christmas brings. Join them as they explore t...

In this episode of the Reformed Brotherhood Podcast, Tony and Jesse dive into a thought-provoking discussion about the cultural celebration of Christmas. They explore the significance of the season, the borrowed capital in the culture's portrayal of Christmas, and the biblical perspective on Christmas celebrations. From the controversial Christmas tree to the true meaning of the Nativity, they nav...

Join Tony and Jesse in this thought-provoking episode of the Reformed Brotherhood Podcast as they dive into a discussion about culture and its intersection with Christianity. They explore various views on Christianity and culture, including Christ against culture, Christ above culture, and more. They navigate the complexities of embracing cultural traditions, such as Christmas, while staying true...

Join Tony and Jesse in this thought-provoking episode of the Reformed Brotherhood Podcast as they delve into the topic of eschatology. From the renewed corporate people of God to the anticipation of the new Heaven and the new Earth, they explore the significance of the last days and the hope found in the Gospel. Discover how the Lord's Day serves as a foretaste of the eschaton and learn how partic...

Join Tony and Jesse in this thought-provoking episode of the Reformed Brotherhood Podcast as they dive deep into the topic of the judgement of the apostate angels and the second death. Explore the eschatological realities and the implications of works in salvation, justification and sanctification, and the tension between hope and condemnation. Gain insights into the complex nature of eternal cons...

Join Tony and Jesse in this thought-provoking episode of the Reformed Brotherhood Podcast as they delve into the concept of the final judgement and its implications. Explore the intricate relationship between works and salvation, and gain a deeper understanding of the eschatological reality of eternal consequences. Discover the tension between our justification and sanctification, and how it relat...

In this thought-provoking episode of the Reformed Brotherhood Podcast, Tony and Jesse dive deep into the topic of the final judgment and the resurrection of both the just and the unjust. They explore the implications of eternal consequences, the hope and condemnation that arise from God's ultimate judgment, and the theological significance of this eschatological reality. Join them as they engage i...

Join Tony and Jesse in this thought-provoking episode of the Reformed Brotherhood Podcast as they dive deep into the eschatological topic of the resurrection of the just and the unjust. With a focus on the physical and spiritual implications, they explore the consequences faced by those who reject Christ and the glorious hope of those who are in Him. Discover the profound truth of God's justice an...

In this episode of The Reformed Brotherhood, hosts Tony Arsenal and Jesse Schwamb begin their exploration of eschatology by addressing the intermediate state—what happens to believers between death and resurrection. Drawing from Scripture and Reformed confessions, they explain how the souls of Christians immediately pass into the presence of Christ upon death, while awaiting bodily resurrection. T...

In this episode of the Reformed Brotherhood Podcast, Tony and Jesse dive deep into the topic of private prayer. They explore the intimate nature of prayer in heaven, contrasting it with the sentimental view often portrayed in contemporary worship songs. Drawing from Revelation 5, they discuss the significance of the Lamb and how prayer is the closest experience we have to heavenly communion. The h...

In this insightful episode, Tony Arsenal and Jesse Schwamb explore how the Psalms can fundamentally reshape our approach to prayer. Moving beyond structured formulas, they discuss how God's inspired prayer book offers us divine language for every human experience—from praise to lament, from thanksgiving to righteous anger. The hosts challenge listeners to embrace the sometimes uncomfortable or ali...

In this episode of the Reformed Brotherhood Podcast, Jesse and Tony dive deep into John 17 and explore the profound unity and prayer within the church. They discuss how prayer reflects the unity of the Godhead, the importance of understanding our identity as the unified body of Christ, and the power of praying in alignment with God's promises. With insightful reflection and practical application,...

In this episode of The Reformed Brotherhood, Tony and Jesse dive deep into John 17, often called Jesus' "High Priestly Prayer." Building on their summer-long study of the Lord's Prayer, they examine how Jesus' own prayer life embodies profound theological truths while serving as a model for believers. The hosts unpack the trinitarian aspects of prayer, Christ's requests for glory, and the assuranc...

In this episode of the Reformed Brotherhood, Tony and Jesse explore the prayer in Habakkuk 3, examining how it offers a powerful model for believers facing difficult circumstances. They discuss how Habakkuk's prayer demonstrates trusting God even when facing catastrophe, highlighting the prophet's journey from complaint to confidence. The hosts draw connections between Habakkuk's prayer and the Lo...

In this illuminating episode of The Reformed Brotherhood, hosts Jesse Schwamb and Tony Arsenal delve into the often-debated doxology of the Lord's Prayer: "For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen." While addressing the textual questions surrounding its inclusion in Scripture, they focus primarily on its profound theological significance. The hosts explore how this con...

In this thought-provoking episode of the Reformed Brotherhood, Tony Arsenal and Jesse Schwamb delve into the final petition of the Lord's Prayer: "deliver us from evil." The hosts explore the rich theological implications of this request, examining whether it refers to deliverance from evil in the abstract or from the Evil One himself. Through careful analysis of the Greek text and insights from R...

In this illuminating episode of The Reformed Brotherhood, Tony and Jesse dive deeply into the petition "Lead us not into temptation" from the Lord's Prayer. They explore the nuances of this request, examining its implications for our understanding of God's sovereignty and our own vulnerability to sin. The hosts carefully unpack the original Greek text to reveal that we are asking God not to lead u...

In this episode of The Reformed Brotherhood podcast, Tony Arsenal and Jesse Schwamb discuss the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation in the context of the Lord's Prayer. They explore the depth and complexity of forgiveness, and how it is not just an act, but a disposition that should be exemplified by Christians.

In this episode of the Reformed Brotherhood, Jesse and Tony continue their Summer of Prayer series, diving deep into the Lord's Prayer with a focus on the petition, "Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors." They explore the theological and biblical implications of forgiveness and debt, offering insights into how this prayer reflects the gospel and shapes our relationship with God. The dis...

n this episode of the Reformed Brotherhood, Jesse and Tony continue their series on the Lord's Prayer, focusing on the fourth petition: "Give us this day our daily bread." The hosts delve into the profound theological and practical implications of this prayer, exploring how it reflects our dependence on God for both physical and spiritual sustenance. They emphasize the significance of daily trust...