Reformed Podmatics

Christ is Risen! He is Risen, indeed! Enjoy this short episode on why it's great to be a Reformed Christian on Easter Sunday.  Music Provided With Permission by Jonathan Ogden -  https://amzn.to/2DTw5rj

In recent years the Church has endured a spate of moral failings of influential leaders. What leads to such catastrophes? How can a Christian respond when a trusted pastor falls?  Music Provided With Permission by Jonathan Ogden -  https://amzn.to/2DTw5rj

What is your most foundational identity? American? Mother? Alumnus? Member of ______ church? One of the questions Jesus came to answer was the question of identity. Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark look to Scripture and Reformed theology for insights on this essential matter. Music Provided With Permission by Jonathan Ogden -  https://amzn.to/2DTw5rj    

Must a Christian choose between Sola Scriptura and tradition? As debate rages around interpreting God's Word, this issue is often at the center of the argument. Music Provided With Permission by Jonathan Ogden -  https://amzn.to/2DTw5rj   

"I take the Bible seriously, but..." Christians know we should signal our devotion to God's Word, but does the Bible have functional authority over our life and doctrine? Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark explore some threats to biblical authority and present a high view of God's Word, which will not only lead us into life but will confront every person's sin. Music Provided With Permission by Jonathan O...

How central is repentance to the Christian life? In this episode of Reformed Podmatics Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark not only define repentance but teach on the "ethos" of the penitent Christian life. Understanding this topic is essential if we are going to have productive conversations about sin and salvation through Christ. Music Provided With Permission by Jonathan Ogden -  https://amzn.to/2DTw5rj...

What are some theological principles that aid us in determining which songs (or even which musical styles) are best suited for a congregation's worship of God? Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark dive into the topic of church music in this week's episode of Reformed Podmatics. Music Provided With Permission by Jonathan Ogden -  https://amzn.to/2DTw5rj   

One of the best questions Christians can talk about is, "What is your favorite part of God's Word?" In this episode, Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark discuss their favorite Bible verses. Music Provided With Permission by Jonathan Ogden -  https://amzn.to/2DTw5rj   

Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark conclude their three part series on the Christian Reformed Church. The big question of this episode is "Where does the CRC (hopefully) go from here?"  Music Provided With Permission by Jonathan Ogden -  https://amzn.to/2DTw5rj   

In an age of fear, worry, and division every person is searching for joy. We know we need it, but we often fail to find it. Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark discuss how Christ blesses his disciples with joy. Music Provided With Permission by Jonathan Ogden -  https://amzn.to/2DTw5rj   

Let's get political! According to the Bible and Reformed theology, how does God call church and the state to interact with one another? Music Provided With Permission by Jonathan Ogden -  https://amzn.to/2DTw5rj   

In this episode Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark examine the strengths and weaknesses of two "streams" in the CRC: progressives and pragmatists. What do God's Word and Reformed theology tell us about each movement?   Music Provided With Permission by Jonathan Ogden -  https://amzn.to/2DTw5rj     

Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark are pastors in the Christian Reformed Church, and in this episode they give some analysis of CRC preaching and the "conservative" wing of the denomination. Being Biblical™: When the Bible Becomes a Brand - The Davenant Institute by Alistair Roberts Music Provided With Permission by Jonathan Ogden -  https://amzn.to/2DTw5rj   

Pastor Zac & Pastor Mark review the latest Disney/Pixar film, Soul. This film is getting rave reviews from critics and audiences, but how should a Christian respond to the movie's overall message?  Music Provided With Permission by Jonathan Ogden -  https://amzn.to/2DTw5rj    

Merry Christmas! In this episode Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark spend time in worship of God by discussing the beauty, mystery, and comfort of the doctrine of the Incarnation.  Click the following links to continue your worship of Christ after listening: Lauridsen: O Magnum Mysterium - YouTube In dulci jubilo - Samuel Scheidt, John Rutter, Cambridge Singers, John Scott - YouTube   Music Provided With...

COVID-19 continues to impact our lives in so many ways, and our experience at church has been no exception. In this episode Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark share about the decision-making process in their church and reflect on how Christians can support and encourage one another during the pandemic. Music Provided With Permission by Jonathan Ogden -  https://amzn.to/2DTw5rj    

Christmas time is here! Pastor Mark and Pastor Zac take a trip way down memory lane and explore what the Reformers thought believed about celebrating Christmas. Along with this discussion come questions about the church calendar and "a theology of play." Pour yourself a hot peppermint mocha, light a fire in the fireplace, and cozy up with this week's edition of Reformed Podmatics.

It is easy to establish that the Bible teaches that homosexual activity is sinful. In this week's podcast Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark ask, "Why is it wrong?" Simply saying "because the Bible says so" doesn't carry the weight it once did in American culture, so Christians should be ready to engage the conversation with Scripture and well-reasoned logic. Music Provided With Permission by Jonathan Ogd...

This week's episode is the first in a new series called "Pastoral Disagreements." While Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark are strongly united in the vast majority of their theology, here's one place they see things differently from one another. The topic of discussion is "High Church" vs. "Low Church." Let us know which side you fall on and why. Music Provided With Permission by Jonathan Ogden - https://...

What is God's plan for the future? Are we in the End Times? What if I missed the rapture? Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark break down some of the different views on Eschatology. Music Provided by Jonathan Ogden (with Permission) -  https://amzn.to/2DTw5rj   

This week's podcast is a recording of the chapel talk that Zac and Mark gave at Ripon Christian High School on Wednesday, October 28. During this talk they discuss how an obsession with being spectacular can distract a Christian from faithful, simple obedience to God. Music Provided by Jonathan Ogden (with Permission) -  https://amzn.to/2DTw5rj     

Along with the Heidelberg Catechism many people in American churches ask, "Should infants be baptized?" In this week's podcast Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark make a biblical, philosophical, and historical case for the practice of infant baptism. The Case for Covenantal Infant Baptism edited by Gregg Strawbridge - https://amzn.to/31Oq3RI   Music Provided by Jonathan Ogden (with Permission) -  https://a...

How can we trust that our Bibles are God's Word? Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark share their thoughts on which translations are most helpful for our faith. James White vs. Steven Anderson on "King James Onlyism"  - https://bit.ly/37oTQ71   Themelios Article on the new NIV - https://bit.ly/35leF0v     Music Provided by Jonathan Ogden (with Permission) -  https://amzn.to/2DTw5rj  

Some might think that the "worship wars" of the 90s and early 2000s are far behind the church, but looking at the differing theologies of worship at work in the American church it is still very evident that opinions vary on what makes for a good worship service. Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark look to Scripture and church history to settle the debate once and for all!

What are some dangers that threaten the purity, unity, and spiritual productivity of Reformed Christians? In this episode Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark look to the Bible and Church history as they tackle topics like hyper-Kuyperianism and Radical Two Kingdom Theology. Music Provided by Jonathan Ogden (with Permission) -  https://amzn.to/2DTw5rj