The Christ Centered and Clear Podcast

In this fourth episode of our special Advent series, Grace in a Genealogy, Nate, Jon and Josh talk about the inclusion of Bathsheba in the listed genealogy of Christ. They discuss the lessons to be learned through the relationship of David and Bathsheba. They also explain how God uses even a terrible story such as this to point to His Son, Jesus. For more Christ-centered resources and information...

Ruth is the subject of the third episode of our special Advent series, Grace in a Genealogy, a study of the lives of the five women listed in the genealogy of Christ. Nate, Jon and Josh delve into both the story of Ruth and how this book has so many representations of the gospel story and God's grace. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com

In the second episode of our special Advent series, Grace in a Genealogy, a study of the lives of the five women listed in the genealogy of Christ, Nate, Jon and Josh discuss Rahab. What are the circumstances surrounding the life of Rahab and how did her actions (and faith) change the whole legacy of her family? For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com

This is the first episode of our special Advent series, Grace in a Genealogy, a study of the lives of the five women listed in the genealogy found in the first chapter of Matthew. In today's episode, Nate Akin, Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg discuss the purpose behind the listing of the genealogy and the promise illustrated by it. They then briefly discuss the inclusion of Tamar. For a more detailed l...

Today's special episode is a sermon from Hebrews 4 preached by Dr. Josh Wredberg. Josh is the pastor of Redeemer Community Church in Fuquay Varina, NC. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com  

Today, Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg are once again joined by Jeff Hay, pastor of Ballycullen Community Church in Dublin, to finish discussing Hebrews 3. The second half of this chapter expounds on the idea of holding onto the hope in which we can boast by comparing believers to the Israelites in the wilderness. The discussion touches on salvation, doubt, endurance and accountability.  For more Chris...

On today's episode Jeff Hay, pastor of Ballycullen Community Church in Dublin, joins Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg to discuss the beginning of the 3rd Chapter of Hebrews. They take us through the comparison and contrast of Jesus and Moses in this passage. They also emphasize the importance of a Christ-centered service at our churches each week, including gospel-centered preaching, worship and ordinan...

Jon Akin, Josh Wredberg and Jared Compton finish their examination of Hebrews 3. They discuss how Christ was our pioneering trailblazer. They also answer a number of important questions brought up in this passage: Was the suffering of Christ necessary for atonement?, Does the devil really hold the power of death? and Why do Christians still fear death? For more Christ-centered resources and inform...

In this episode, Jon Akin, Josh Wredberg and Jared Compton continue their discussion of the second chapter of Hebrews. They dig into the quotation from Psalm 8 found in this passage and explain how it refers to both Christ and us. They emphasize that Jesus is the Promise that provides hope and encouragement for suffering Christians. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christce...

On today's episode, Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg are joined by Dr. Jared Compton, an Associate Professor at Bethlehem College and Seminary, to discuss the beginning of the second chapter of Hebrews. They examine how these verses both emphasize that we have every reason to believe in Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah and warn us about the danger of drifting away from our faith. For more Christ-center...

Nate Akin, Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg continue their discussion of the first chapter of Hebrews. They talk about the misconceptions surrounding angels, confusion about their position relative to Christ and what their role is in the world today. They end the episode with applications and encouragement to believers from Hebrews 1. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenter...

In today's episode, Nate Akin, Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg discuss the first three verses of Hebrews. In these verses we see that Jesus is the culmination of God's Special Revelation. Everything that comes before is pointing to Christ and every promise of the Old Testament has been fulfilled in Him. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com

Today, Nate Akin, Josh Wredberg and Matt Capps continue their introduction to the book of Hebrews. Along with tips and resources for preaching through the book, they also discuss how the reading of Hebrews has been used as both a justification for and an argument against heresies in the church. Matt Capps is the pastor of Fairview Baptist Church and the author of Hebrews: A 12-Week Study, part of...

Today, on the first episode of our series on Hebrews, Nate Akin and Josh Wredberg are joined by Matt Capps to discuss the authorship, main themes and warning passages of the book of Hebrews. Matt is the pastor of Fairview Baptist Church and the author of Hebrews: A 12-Week Study, part of the Knowing the Bible Series.

Today we welcome a special guest, Dr. Brian Tabb, the interim president of Bethlehem College and Seminary. He is the editor of the book “Five Views of Christ in the Old Testament” and the author of “After Emmaus: How the Church Fulfills the Mission of Christ.” For more Christ-centered resources and information, please visit christcenteredandclear.com

Does the end of Ezekiel describe a future physical temple? Will we offer sacrifices at that temple? Will we eat meat in the future kingdom? These questions and more are addressed by Jon and Nate Akin in this episode, as they explain to us how Ezekiel's vision fits with Christ's finished work on the cross. For more Christ-centered resources and information, please visit christcenteredandclear.com

The warning found in Proverbs 22:6 is often misinterpreted, leading to feelings of guilt and shame for many Christian parents. In this episode, Jon and Nate Akin discuss what we are truly being warned against in this passage of scripture, and what we as parents can do to help our children develop a love for Christ. For more Christ-centered resources and information, visit christcenteredandclear.co...

As you read through the Psalms, it sometimes seems as if the psalmist is praying for the death and destruction of his enemies. Why is this and how does it match up with the message of Jesus? One of our popular Christ-Centered & Clear authors, J. Aaron White, joins Nate and Jon Akin today to discuss the subject of Imprecatory Prayers. For more Christ-centered resources and information, visit us...

While the book of Nehemiah is most often preached as a handbook for leadership or an introduction to a building project, this approach misses the most important message of Nehemiah - God's covenant love for His people. What Nate and Jon Akin discuss with Jason Wredberg on today's episode is where the book of Nehemiah fits in the redemptive storyline of Scripture. For more Christ-centered resources...

2 Kings 2 tells the story of Elisha sending bears to eat a group of unruly young people. What is really going on in this passage of Scripture? Nate and Jon Akin discuss how to understand this story and how it ultimately points to Christ. Follow this link: https://youtu.be/StU4xI9X5oQ to see the video of Jon's conference workshop that is mentioned by Nate during the podcast.

For those familiar with the story of Genesis 38, it can be a little bit shocking the Tamar was included in the genealogy of Christ. Why was this and why did Judah away of her, "She is more righteous than I"? Nate Akin, Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg examine these questions and more as they discuss preaching Genesis 38 in a Christ-centered and Clear manner.

In today's episode from the Christ Centered & Clear Conference in Glenrothes, Scotland, Josh Wredberg moderates a panel discussing the topic of Preaching Christ in Wisdom Literature. The panel includes Paul Rees, Jeff Hay, Jacob Brothers, and Nate Akin.

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

Today's episode is from the Christ Centered & Clear Conference in Glenrothes, Scotland. In this session, Liam Garvie gives us an example of Christ-centered preaching through his sermon on Job 28:1-28, "Where Do Sufferers Look for Wisdom?"

Today's episode is from the Christ Centered & Clear Conference in Glenrothes, Scotland. In this session, Jason Wredberg gives us an overview of Christ-centered preaching. He then explains how this is seen in the book of Job.