John L

Reformed Reference

Religion EN ↓ 17 episodes

Join us on Reformed Reference, where the wisdom of the great Reformed theologians echoes through the ages. Each episode is dedicated to quoting and reflecting on the writings of dead, but influential Reformed thinkers-those whose work has shaped the church in the world. From Calvin to Warfield, and from Martin Luther to J Gresham Machen, their profound insights will be brought into modern conversations applying their theology to contemporary issues and struggles. Every episode includes carefully selected, quotes, theological reflections, and practical applications of these teachings.

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John L

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Exodus 3:14 William G.T. Shedd 22.06.2026 34:00

What is unique about the name of God in the Old Testament as Moses delineates in Exodus 3:14? Tune and find out.

Season 2 Episode 4 The Trinity 18.06.2026 49:00

Can a Christian study the Trinity too much? Can it be taught via an analogy?

Polemics 31.05.2026 8:06

What is polemics? Is it Biblical?

Theology is exact! 25.05.2026 10:07

Is dogmatic theology more exact than physical science?

Dogmatic theology: What is it? 20.05.2026 4:01

What does the term "dogma" mean?

Is science neutral? 10.05.2026 31:34

Is science "neutral?" Does it require prior presuppositions?

Is Education Neutral? 04.05.2026 55:07

Join Dr. Scarlett Clay in this episode as we examine this quote from Dr. Greg Bahnsen. "The Bible tells us it is impossible for there to be a neutral education. Neutrality in general is impossible and then also specifically because of the demands of education." 28:50 Markhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFnl1oGn4MkDr. Clay has a website at https://bluepurpleandscarlett.com/

Is True Knowledge Possible? 26.04.2026 3:21

What is knowledge, and is true knowledge possible?

Always buy the coffee 19.04.2026 26:08

How should Christians engage with unbelievers? Don't budge on truth but always buy the coffee.

Autonomous Government Reason and Natural Law 12.04.2026 48:04

Is government without God a rebellion? Can man consistently govern himself with Natural Law? Join Pastor Bret and John for an enlightening conversation. Sources "Allmodern conceptions of government that rest upon natural law, a social compact,or the consent of the governed are manifestations of secular and autonomousreason and man's rebellion against God". Theonomy in Cristian Ethics Crenshaw,Be...

Unavoidable presuppositions 05.04.2026 11:53

What are presuppositions? Does everyone have them? Join Mike G from the Closet Calvinist Podcast to find out.

Science & Faith 29.03.2026 15:32

Are science and faith compatible? What is science? What is scientism? Tune in to find out.

The Unbeliever's Dilemma 22.03.2026 10:27

What dilemma do unbelievers face when presented with Christianity?

Human Reason 15.03.2026 3:35

What is the relationship between human reason and divine revelation? Find out in this episode.

Only Christianity 08.03.2026 2:48

Christianity gives the ONLY basis of coherence in reality. If not, what view would you suggest?

Logical Consistency 01.03.2026 3:34

Greg Bahnsen underscores a centralconviction of presuppositional apologetics: unbelief cannot remainintellectually neutral or selectively consistent. Every worldview rests onfoundational assumptions, and when those assumptions are followed to theirlogical end, they inevitably reveal internal tensions or outrightcontradictions apart from the Christian worldview.

Head on collision Greg Bahnsen 23.02.2026 3:05

Episode Summary : In this episode of Reformed Reference , we dive into a powerful quote from Greg Bahnsen, exploring his perspective on engaging the natural man in apologetics. Bahnsen challenges the reformed apologist to confront the natural man’s worldview—not by avoiding conflict, but by seeking a "head-on collision" with his systems of thought. This clash, Bahnsen argues, is essentia...