The Broken Wharfe Podcast

In this episode, John-Mark sits down with Ryan Davidson, a Pastor and Professor in Pastoral Theology from the State of Virginia, to discuss the subject of the body and soul, the task of pastoral counselling, and the reformed doctrine of the means of grace. They delve into how physiological and neurological conditions might impact our spiritual lives and how Pastors ought to be confident in applyin...

EP 25: "Before the Foundation of the World" Ft. Jeffrey T. Riddle In this episode, Jonny and John-Mark speak with Jeff Riddle about the doctrines of grace, what it means to be a "Reformed" Christian, whether the acronym TULIP is reflective of the teaching of the Bible, some of the implications of these doctrines and several other pointers. Jeff is pastor of Christ Reformed Bapt...

In this episode John-Mark and Darrin sit down with James Renihan to discuss lessons that we learn from the preaching of the Puritans. What were their strengths? What were their weaknesses? How did they incorporate doctrine into their sermons? Did the puritans have a high view of preaching? How do we apply their sermons and style to our lives, ministries and churches? These questions and some other...

In this episode Jonny and John-Mark discuss why it is appropriate to draw logical deductions from texts of Scripture which contain more ideas than one within them. They argue that Jesus read the Bible like this and that the language of 'Necessarily Contained...' that is found in the Second London Baptist Confession is both sound and orthodox. John-Mark also gets Alexander Armstrong (a Br...

In this episode the guys delve further into the questions of knowledge, reality, being, and how all these things relate to creation, providence, special revelation, and God himself. They also discuss why the Baptist Confession of Faith (1689) approaches these questions from a Realist approach to knowledge and reality. Listen in for all of this and much more! Send us Fan Mail Contact Broken Wharfe...

This episode is the first of two on the question of how we can know things, and in particular, how we can know God. For this episode, Aquinas is a special help in guiding us through how can know God through the two books he has given us - the Book of Nature and the Book of Grace. Tune in to find out more and if you like this make sure to tune into our next episode where we will be thinking through...

Today's episode is a little different as we present to you an interesting section on Creeds and Confessions from our Coffee House Sessions. The Coffee House Sessions are our longer and more relaxed form podcasts and can be found here . Tune in to find out more. Send us Fan Mail Contact Broken Wharfe Tweet us @Brokenwharfe Find us on Facebook at BrokenWharfe Follow us on Instagram at BrokenWha...

In this episode we discuss words and how they relate to the written Word of God. How can we interpret the Word and how do words from outside the Word better help us understand the meaning of the Word? How can Pastors use technical terminology to teach their people the doctrines of scripture and why is this important? Tune in to hear the discussion with Richard Barcellos and Oliver Allmand-Smith. S...

In this episode the guys get together with Jeff Riddle, Pastor of Christ Reformed Baptist Church in Virginia, to discuss the perspicuity (clarity) of scripture. They discuss how we are to properly understand this doctrine from a confessional perspective and some related themes. Tune in to find out more! Send us Fan Mail Contact Broken Wharfe Tweet us @Brokenwharfe Find us on Facebook at BrokenWhar...

In this episode we discuss our new book: Vindiciae Veritatis, with Dr Jim Renihan. He answers some questions concerning Socinianism, Thomas Collier's heresies and Nehemiah Coxe's crucial role in their refutation throughout this book. Tune in to find out more! To view 'Vindiciae Veritatis' in the Bookshop, click HERE Send us Fan Mail Contact Broken Wharfe Tweet us @Brokenwharfe...

In this latest episode, we share some exciting news. We talk about our work with Richard Barcellos and acquisition of RBAP, upcoming book titles, some new podcasting efforts, and our recently released US shop. Grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and join us for some relaxed conversation about the latest happenings down at Broken Wharfe! Visit the US Shop with a *FULL STOCK* of RBAP titles - US SHOP Vi...

In this episode, Jonny and John-Mark introduce the discipline of philosophy. They answer several questions such as: What is philosophy?  Is it a help or hindrance to good theology?  What principles does it give us for theology? How do these principles relate to our reading of the bible? Many more... Further reading: A good introduction to the discipline of philosophy - Philosophy 101 by Peter Kree...

In this episode, the guys open their bibles to John 1 and delve a little into what it means to call Christ the Word (Logos). This includes discussion about:  Christology  The Mediation of Christ  His Offices as Prophet, Priest and King  The 4th Century Theologian Augustine of Hippo  How this Could Impact our Understanding of Preaching,  ...and much more.  Tune in to find out more. Send us Fan Mail...

Welcome to 2023 at Broken Wharfe! We're excited to bring loads of new content this year and can't wait to bring it to you guys. In this episode we're recording at a youth conference and answering some questions about Creeds, Confessions of Faith and Christology. Some questions answered are 'what is the biblical basis for creeds and confessions of faith?' and 'what doe...

In this episode, the guys follow on from their previous discussion about preaching as God's primary means of grace. They ask, 'if the preaching of the Word of God is really such a special and unique event, what are we to make of boring preaching?' Is it a problem with the hearer or the preacher and how do we resolve this issue? For Part 1 of this discussion go here -  What Does Jesu...

In this episode, Eddie Roberts (pastor of Stanley Park Church in Liverpool) joins the guys to discuss one theme explored in Broken Wharfe's newest title - 'Preaching as the Primary Means of Grace'. They explore the relationship between Christ and preaching as found in the New Testament, covering topics such as: - The real presence of Christ in preaching - The relationship between pr...

Grab your cuppa and put on your slippers......It's Story Time! Theological confusion abounds amid social and political upheaval in 17th-Century Britain. Persecution, the rise and fall of kings, a maverick minister's shenanigans and long journeys combine to lead a group of churches to confess a common faith in the face of adversity.  How will they fare? What will be the outcome? Will they...

In this episode the guys discuss the topic of the Sovereignty of God and Prayer.  How are we to understand what prayer is and how it relates the God of the Bible? They also discuss how the Confession aids us in cultivating to a high view of God that leads us to communion with God in dependence upon his greatness and goodness. What did this look like in the life of Christ? Unlike the false gods of...

In this episode, we announce the upcoming Coffee House Sessions, part of Broken Wharfe’s new Audio Streaming Hub. Our listeners are given a taster of what to expect from this new channel.  During this episode, we drop in on a conversation regarding recent videos released by Jordan Peterson. The guys discuss Dr Peterson and Conservative Evangelicalism. They offer a response by those who are well aw...

In this episode, the guys explore a foundational question of theology - what is God like? If we are to understand the Word of God correctly, we must first come to understand the God behind the Word, the one that revealed himself as 'I AM WHO I AM' to Moses. What do 'Thor', 'Hobbits' and 'Unicorns' have to do with this? Listen in to find out as Jonny and John...

This week, Jonny and John-Mark discuss a question that many people ask, "Why Should I go to Church?"  They discuss various reasons the question may be asked before turning to Scripture and exploring the simple answer.  Finally, the guys address some common responses to the Biblical answer such as,  What if My Church is Unhealthy or I struggle with the Ministry? What if My Church is Borin...

In this episode, the guys discuss one primary way that Christians are to respond to his revelation by confessing to believe what he has revealed. They explore how confessing the faith is not foreign to the Scripture and is a biblical and historical instinct of God's people. Do we have biblical examples? What about the early church? Jonny and John-Mark walk us through these various details. Fo...

Does having a confession of faith make a church narrow in theology, critical of other churches and hunkered down in their own bunker, unwilling to work with others? John Mark and Jonny talk with Oliver Allmand-Smith about the true spirit of the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith, those who wrote it and how the Confession promotes a generous and warm orthodoxy challenging churches to pray fo...

In this episode, Jonny and John-Mark tackle a question of the utmost importance: "Can a confession of faith become more important than the Bible?" They approach it in three ways: 1. What is the underlying concern and why is it valid? 2. What authority and role do confessions of faith have in the Church? 3. What are the practical outworkings of this discussion? In approaching the question...

John-Mark and Jonny chat about why we have the topics that we do in the 2nd London Confession and systematic theology. They discuss where they come from, how they relate to the bible and how systematics relates to biblical theology. The 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith summarises the teachings of the bible. It covers how we know God, God himself, the situation of humanity, the plan of redemption t...