The Ezra Institute Podcast for Cultural Reformation

On today's episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Dr. Michael Thiessen and Dr. Joe Boot delve into the ancient Indian folk religion of Jainism.  NEW!!! PRE-ORDER Dr. Boot's latest book, Think Christianly: Developing an Undivided Mind , today!: https://ezrapress.ca/products/think-christianly-developing-an-undivided-mind ; Get your copy of the NEW updated and expanded version of Dr....

On today's episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Pastor Nate Wright joins Dr. Joe Boot to examine the pseudo-scientific, green, eco-cult of climate change, its religious root, and many failed doomsday predictions. Episode Resources: Cornwall Alliance : https://cornwallalliance.org/;   A Different Shade of Green: https://www.amazon.ca/Different-Shade-Green-Biblical-Environmentalism...

On today's episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Pastor Nate Wright joins Drs. Boot and Thiessen to discuss the religious roots of the current geopolitical conflict between Israel, Iran, and the United States of America. NEW!!! PRE-ORDER Dr. Boot's latest book, Think Christianly: Developing an Undivided Mind , today!: https://ezrapress.ca/products/think-christianly-developing-an-undivi...

On today's episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Drs. Boot and Thiessen revisit our series on world religions as they explore the resurgence of paganism and occultism in the West. NEW!!! PRE-ORDER Dr. Boot's latest book, Think Christianly: Developing an Undivided Mind , today!: https://ezrapress.ca/products/think-christianly-developing-an-undivided-mind ; Get your copy of the NEW updat...

In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Dr. Joe Boot delivers a sermon about the unstoppable advance of the Kingdom of God and how the Lord Jesus Christ is making "All Things New." The sermon was preached initially at Living Word Church in Schriever, Louisiana, on May 11, 2025. We extend our gratitude to them for their warm hospitality and support. Episode Resources: Original Bro...

In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Pastor Nate Wright sits down with Chilean documentary filmmaker Nathan Anderson to discuss how the postmillennial hope influences one's worldview and life perspective.  Episode Resources: On Earth as it is Heaven:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jchu--KWvDw ;  Honour Thy Son : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGLThab4clw ;&nb...

In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Dr. Joseph Boot is joined for another ReformCon Dialogue by Pastor of Apologia Church , Jeff Durbin, to talk about the promise, power, and principle of the Kingdom of God, which supplies Christians with the unshakable hope of the triumph of the Gospel in history. Tune in for this candid conversation. Episode Resources: Apologia Studios : ht...

In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Dr. Joseph Boot is joined for another ReformCon Dialogue by the illustrious author,  founder, Managing Partner, and Chief Investment Officer of The Bahnsen Group, of the American private wealth management firm, David Bahnsen, to discuss the myth of the work-life balance, and how worshipful work and rest are woven into the very fabric o...

In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Dr. Joseph Boot is joined by Pastor and Author Dog Wilson to discuss how the Gospel destroys ethnic animosity and reorders our loves according to the Law-Word of God's totalizing Kingdom rule. NEW!!! PRE-ORDER Dr. Boot's latest book, Think Christianly: Developing an Undivided Mind , today!:   https://ezrapress.ca/products/think-christi...

In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Dr. Joseph Boot is joined by Dr. P. Andrew Sandlin for part two of The ReformCon Dialogues, where they discuss biblical manhood and its left-wing and right-wing pretenders. NEW!!! PRE-ORDER Dr. Boot's latest book, Think Christianly: Developing an Undivided Mind , today!:   https://ezrapress.ca/products/think-christianly-developing-an-u...

In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Dr. Joseph Boot and Dr. Michael Thiessen kick off a BRAND NEW series– The ReformCon Dialogues –where Dr. Boot had the pleasure to discuss various subjects with the speakers at ReformCon '25 in Tucson, AZ. On today's show, Drs. Thiessen and Boot discuss the necessity of building and fighting with the Word of God. NEW!!! PRE-ORDER...

In this episode of the  Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Pastor Nate Wright and Dr. Michael Thiessen examine the world and life view of Sikhism. Episode Resources: Subscribe to our Rumble Channel - https://rumble.com/c/c-6444461 ; CHAPTERS: 00:00 ReformCon '25 AD 00:46 Cold Open: Sikhism 03:04 PCR Intro 03:28 Welcome 05:00 Sikhism is Discipleship 05:40 Basics of Sikhism 08:08 Sikh Gurus 09:...

In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Joe Boot and Pastor Nate Wright respond to the criticisms raised by Andrew Isker and CJay Engel from the Contra Mundum podcast. They engage in an in-depth discussion about the significance of possessing a biblical worldview, addressing misconceptions and providing thorough explanations on topics such as theology, philosophy, epistemology...

In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Dr. Joe Boot and Dr. Michael Thiessen delve into Buddhism's surprising influence on Western thought. They discuss the core teachings of Buddhism, its impact on Western minds through figures like Sam Harris and the Dalai Lama, and why Buddhism's philosophy offers little more than a self-salvation death cult. The conversation contrasts Buddhi...

In this episode of the  Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Dr. Joe Boot and Dr. Michael Thiessen examine the origin, history and core beliefs of Buddhism. Episode Resources: Subscribe to our Rumble Channel - https://rumble.com/c/c-6444461 ; CHAPTERS: 00:00 Cold Open 03:20 Podcast Intro 03:40 Welcome 05:25 The Historical Context of Buddhism 08:00 The 3 Periods of the Buddha's Life 14:33 Core T...

In this episode of the  Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Dr. Joe Boot and Pastor Nate Wright examine the world and life view of Hinduism. Episode Resources: Subscribe to our Rumble Channel - https://rumble.com/c/c-6444461 ; CHAPTERS: 00:00 Cold Open: Hinduism 05:40  Intro 07:50 Show Set Up 23:06 Hindu's Origin & Mythology 27:15 ReformCon '25 AD 28:01 The Gnostic Root of Hindu Pagan...

In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Pastor Nate Wright and Dr. Joe Boot think Christianly about Donald Trump's recent Joint Session Address. Episode Resources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkFKNkAEzQ8 Subscribe to our Rumble Channel - https://rumble.com/c/c-6444461 The WAIT is OVER!!! Pre-order your copy of the NEW updated and expanded version of Dr. Boot’s  Mis...

In this episode of Ezra Interviews , Dr. Michael Thiessen interviews Doug Pittman, a missionary to Ukraine, discussing the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Doug shares his experiences and insights from the ground, highlighting the human impact of the war, the testimonies of those affected, and the complexities of navigating political tensions. The conversation emphasizes the need...

In this episode of the  Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Dr. Joe Boot is joined by Ezra Fellow P. Andrew Sandlin to talk about Judaism. Episode Resources: Subscribe to our Rumble Channel - https://rumble.com/c/c-6444461 ; CHAPTERS: 00:00 Cold Open: Judaism 04:52 ReformCon '25 AD 05:40  Intro 06:04 Welcome 07:28 Understanding Judaism 09:13 Theological Reflections on Judaism 14:26 The Co...

In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Pastor Nate Wright and Dr. Michael Thiessen discuss the recent cultural victories in the Christian community, focusing on the importance of engaging with current events through a biblical worldview. They analyze the implications of tariffs on national identity and trade, the role of taxation, and the cultural shifts in corporate America reg...

n this episode of the  Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Pastor Nate Wright and Dr. Michael Thiessen step into the watchtower to examine the origin, history and beliefs of the cult–Jehovah's Witnesses. Episode Resources: Subscribe to our Rumble Channel - https://rumble.com/v6hi4pg-zoroastrianism.html CHAPTERS: 00:00 ReformCon '25 AD 00:45 Cold Open: The Religion of Zoroaster 05:27 Intr...

In this episode of the  Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Pastor Nate Wright and Dr. Joe Boot examine the origin, history, and theology of one of the world's most primitive dualistic pagan religions: Zoroastrianism. Though small, this religion has had a significant impact on history. Join us as we dive deep into Zoroastrianism. Episode Resources: Subscribe to our Rumble Channel - https://rum...

In this episode of the  Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Pastor Nate Wright is joined by Cultish 's Jeremiah Reoberts to discuss the origins, history, and theology of Mormonism– The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS). Don't miss this riveting discussion on a uniquely American mythology. Episode Resources:  Cultish Podcast : https://apologiastudios.com/shows/cultish...

In this episode of the  Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Dr. Joe Boot, Pastor Nate Wright, Dr. Michael Thiessen bring you a wide-ranging discussion, on location at Christ is King World Missions Conference in San Antonio, TX, in which they discuss world religions, global missions, gospel culture, and how religion and culture affect politics. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:20 Welcome 04:36 Christ i...

In this episode of the  Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Dr. Joe Boot and Pastor Nate Wright are joined by Dr. James R. White to discuss Islam. Episode Resource: https://www.amazon.ca/Every-Christian-Needs-About-Quran/dp/0764209760/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1BGXMPWN60TDE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rqf6VowDFDJ7RrrXq9GsSCPB2PMEKVg-eSAzgjsxhaDGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.o_kLHNvgUo7fmuH-W4VZX5fA6tetdxaZCgXffqC7OKE&a...