The Christ Centered and Clear Podcast

Nate and Jon's dad, Dr. Danny Akin, the President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, joins them this week to discuss chapter 6 of Solomon's Song of Songs. They discuss the content of the chapter, as well as the Christ-centered connections and applications. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com

In today's episode from the Christ Centered & Clear Conference in Dallas, TX on December 5, 2022, Dr. Danny Akin teaches us how to preach Christ in the Song of Solomon. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com

In today's very informative episode from the Christ Centered & Clear Conference in Glenrothes, Scotland, Jeff Hay teaches us how to preach the Song of Songs. He explains seven ways that this book of the Old Testament points us to our Bridegroom, Jesus Christ. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com

Today, Nate, Jon and Jeff Hay examine the 5th chapter of Solomon's Song of Songs. They talk about the longing and the loss in the chapter, as well as the return to intimacy with our Beloved. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com

Today, Nate, Jon and Jeff Hay discuss the "wedding night" chapter of Solomon's Song of Songs. What does this chapter tell us about marital sex for the believer? And, what does it tell us about our relationship with Christ? The guys answer these questions, as well as stressing that true intimacy only comes through exclusivity. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcentereda...

Nate , Jon and Jeff Hay move to the 3rd chapter of Solomon's Song of Songs. This week's podcast begins with a discussion of what the Bride seeking the Bridegroom means to us as believers. Then they cover the king's procession (a New Exodus) and end with advice on how to address a passage like this with children in the congregation. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcen...

Nate and Jon are joined by Jeff Hay to discuss the 2nd chapter of Solomon's Song of Songs. They point out the allusions to Eden found in this chapter as well as the many compliments that go back and forth between the two speakers that mirror our relationship to our Bridegroom, Jesus Christ. Lastly, the discussion turns to the warning to keep the foxes out of the vineyard, and what that means for u...

Nate and Jon's dad, Dr. Danny Akin, the President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, joins them again to discuss the first chapter of Solomon's Song of Songs. This week they cover the different views of interpretation as well as the Christ-centered application of the book.  For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com

Nate and Jon are again joined by their dad, Dr. Danny Akin, the President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, to discuss Solomon's Song of Songs. They cover a number of topics, including how we know Solomon is the author of this book, the main themes of the book and how we see Christ throughout this song. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com

On today's episode, Nate and Jon are joined by their dad, Dr. Danny Akin, the President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Akin shares his testimony, his early preaching experience and how his Christ-centered interpretation has changed over the years, particularly in relation to the Song of Solomon.  For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com

In today's final Hebrews podcast, Nate, Jon and Jeff Hay discuss the many different issues addressed by the preacher in the last two chapters of the book of Hebrews. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com

Jeff Hay joins Nate and Jon to to discuss Hebrews 11 and the "Hall of Faith." Why are some of the specific people in this chapter included and how do they all ultimately point to Christ, the author and finisher of our faith?  For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com

Now that they finished filling in the Old Testament background on the Tabernacle, Nate, Jon and Jeff move on to discussing why this passage was included in Hebrews. They show us that the Tabernacle was a shadow that pointed forward to the reality of Christ, who gives us complete access and complete cleansing. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com

In today's episode Nate Akin, Jon Akin and Jeff Hay have a fascinating discussion about the Tabernacle. They explain the significance of the design, the furniture and the types of sacrifices offered. They also detail how this building, where God dwelled among His people, is a picture both back to the Garden of Eden and forward to the Throne Room of God. For more Christ-centered resources and infor...

In today's episode Nate Akin, Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg explore the question of how a sinful people can live with a holy God. Most of the discussion centers around the difference between the old covenant and the new better covenant, as the author of Hebrews encourages believers to look to Jesus, the Priest of the new covenant. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcentere...

In today's episode Nate Akin, Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg talk about everything Melchizedek: who he was, what he represents, and what the author of Hebrews is trying to communicate to the readers. Along the way they hit on some other interesting topics such as the nature of christophanies, would Melchizedek make a good name for your son and whether or not Jon carried a briefcase to school! For more...

Jeff Hay is back with Nate and Jon Akin to discuss the second half of Hebrews 6. This section of the chapter encourages us to rest with hope and certainty based on God's oath to us as believers. We know that as God's children we have, in Christ, an Anchor that keeps our soul. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com

Jeff Hay joins Nate and Jon Akin this week for an interesting discussion exploring the nature of salvation, the perseverance of the saints and the unpardonable sin.  For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com

This week, Nate Akin, Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg finish their discussion of Hebrews 5 and the beginning of Hebrews 6. They ask what it means to "live on milk," and then go on to discuss how a Christian moves to maturity "if God permits." For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com

Nate Akin, Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg are back this week to dig into the beginning of Hebrews 5. They explain how Christ is our high priest, what it means to be according the order of Melchizedek, and how Jesus "learned obedience."  For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com

In this episode, Nate Akin, Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg finish discussing Hebrews chapter 4. They explain what it means to hold fast to our confession even in the face of external pressures. The discussion then moves to the fully human incarnation of Christ and the fact that He lived a life without sin while being tempted just like us. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christ...

Today, Nate Akin, Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg return to their discussion of Hebrews, with the first part of Hebrews 4. They examine what this chapter tells about His rest and who will experience it. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com

Today, we have again taken a trip down memory lane with the second episode of the CC&C podcast, originally recorded in 2020. In this episode, Nate and Jon explain why Christ-centered preaching is so important. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com

For our first episode of 2024, we have reposted the first episode of the CC&C podcast, originally recorded in 2020. We hope that you enjoy this trip back to the origins of the podcast, especially hearing about the goal and vision behind the creation of a Christ-centered and Clear podcast. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com

In today's episode we finish our special Advent series, Grace in a Genealogy, by looking at Mary, the mother of our Lord. Nate, Jon and Josh discuss the incredible faith of Mary as well as the challenges that she faced in her unique situation.  For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com