The Ezra Institute Podcast for Cultural Reformation

In this episode of the  Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Dr. Joe Boot and Pastor Nate Wright kick off the New Year by introducing a new series on World Religion. The WAIT is OVER!!! Pre-order your copy of the NEW updated and expanded version of Dr. Boot’s  Mission of God  with a brand-new study guide! Get it here:  https://ezrapress.ca/products/mission-of-god-10th-anniv...

In this episode of the  Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Dr. Joe Boot, Pastor Nate Wright, and Dr. Michael Thiessen consider the Christmas message of the heavenly host. The WAIT is OVER!!! Pre-order your copy of the NEW updated and expanded version of Dr. Boot’s  Mission of God  with a brand-new study guide! Get it here:  https://ezrapress.ca/products/mission-of-god-10t...

In this episode of the  Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Dr. Joe Boot and Pastor Nate Wright talk about the turbulence of the incarnation of Jesus Christ. Baby Jesus, the meek and mild babe in a manager, shook the entire fabric of the world, troubling many, filling others with wrath and fear, but causing many to come from afar to prostrate themselves before him in worshipful service. What's...

In this episode of the  Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Doctors Joe Boot and Michael Thiessen debunk popular myths concerning Christmas. Think Christianly about politics with the help of Dr. Boot’s latest book  “Ruler of Kings:”   https://ezrapress.ca/products/ruler-of-kings-toward-a-christian-vision-of-government ; The WAIT is OVER!!! Pre-order your copy of the...

In this episode of the  Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Pastor Nate Write and Doctors Joe Boot and Michael Thiessen discuss the recent Mission of God Conference: Ontario and, during this advent season, delve deep into the importance of the incarnation of Christ and its political and ministerial ramifications. Think Christianly about politics with the help of Dr. Boot’s latest book&nb...

n this episode of the  Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Dr. Joe Boot and Dr. Michael Thiessen are joined by the pastor and author, Doug Wilson ( www.dougwils.com ), to discuss the recent Antioch Declaration and its various issues and controversies. Think Christianly about politics with the help of Dr. Boot’s latest book  “Ruler of Kings:”   https://ezrapress.ca/p...

In this episode of the  Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Dr. Joe Boot and Dr. Michael Thiessen are joined by author Stephen C. Perks to talk about nature/grace dualism and how its unfortunate effect on Christians's understanding of politics and Church & State relations down through the ages. How can consistent Reformational correct these errors? Tune in to find out. Think Christianly ab...

In this episode of the  Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Dr. Joe Boot, Dr. Michael Thiessen, and Rev. Nate Wright talk about the upcoming U.S. election and help us to think Christianly about the religious root of culture and how that affects politics, elections, marriages, families, and human identity.  Think Christianly about politics with the help of Dr. Boot’s latest book&nbsp...

In this episode of the  Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Dr. Joe Boot and Dr. Michael Thiessen sit down with Christian Concern 's and Ezra Fellow for Public Policy Tim Dieppe to talk about the British effect on the foundations of constitutional freedoms the world over.   Episode Resources:  Christian Concern : https://christianconcern.com/ ; Tim's Website: https://dieppe.co.u...

In this episode of the  Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Pastor Nate Wright and Dr. Michael Thiessen are joined by Pastor & Ezra Fellow for Evangelism & Apologetics Jeff Durbin of Apologia Church & Studios and End Abortion Now to discuss the upcoming American election, Social Conservatism, and the need to root conservative principles in the Lord Jesus Christ. Episode Resources:...

In this episode of the  Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Doctors Joe Boot and Michael Thiessen talk with best-selling author, podcaster, and blogger Mike D'Virgilio about Republicanism, its past, present, and future.  Episode Resources: Mike's Website: https://mikedvirgilio.com/ ; Going Back to Find The Way Forward: Trump, A Great Awakening, and the Refounding of America : https://amzn...

In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Pastor Nate Wright and Dr. Jeffrey Ventrella explore the intricate relationship between American constitutionalism and Christianity. They ask the question: "Is the Constitution Dead?" They discuss the historical foundations of America, the role of religion in the founding, the impact of rationalism, and the current state of constitutionalis...

In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation , we continue our series on Christianity & Politics; Dr. Joe Boot is joined by Ezra Fellow for International Law, Comparative Politics, and International Relations, Prof. Dan Ogden, J.D., to discuss national conservatism, its Christian roots, its strengths and weaknesses and whether or not it's biblical. Episode Resources: Collected Works...

In this, the second instalment of our newest Podcast for Cultural Reformation series on Christianity & Politics , Dr. Joe Boot is joined by Dr. P. Andrew Sandlin, Ezra Fellow for Public Theology & Cultural Philosophy, to discuss classical liberalism, its Christian roots, its strengths and weaknesses, and whether or not it's biblical. Tune in for this riveting discussion. Episode Resources:...

On this, the first episode of a new season of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Pastor Nate Wright and Dr. Joe Boot embark on a BRAND NEW SERIES: Christianity & Politics , in which they contrast a biblical view of politics and the State with it dualistic pretenders. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Opening 0:14 Intro 0:34 Welcome 01:09 NEW SERIES: Christianity & Politics 01:54 Christianity & Politi...

On this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Ezra fellow Dr. Michael Thiessen and Canadian Director Pastor Nate Wright are joined by the Pastor of Trinity Bible Chapel, Jacob Reaume, to discuss the importance of the upcoming conference, The Presence of Christ (Oct.31-Nov. 2). The conference aims to shift the focus from fighting against the world to cultivating a deep love for Jesus Ch...

On this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Ezra fellow Dr. Michael Thiessen and Canadian Director Pastor Nate Wright wade into the latest controversy concerning the latest New St. Andrews College AD and Johnny Cash's famous (infamous?) hand gesture. This leads them to discuss the importance of setting a culture in churches and other institutions. They explore the role of pastors as...

On this flashback episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation , we go all the way back to 2017, when Dr. Joe Boot joined Apologia TV with Pastors Jeff Durbin, Luke the Bear, and Joy the Girl to discuss the relationship between the Gospel and culture. Episode Resources: Apologia Studios : https://apologiastudios.com/ ; The WAIT is OVER!!! Pre-order your copy of the NEW updated and expanded&nbsp...

On this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Dr. Joe Boot and Pastor Nate Wright are joined by the CEO of Creation Ministries International (Canada) of Answers, Richard Fangrad, for a Q&A recorded LIVE at Worldview Youth Academy - Canada 2024 . The WAIT is OVER!!! Pre-order your copy of the NEW updated and expanded version of Dr. Boot's Mission of God with a brand-new study g...

On this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Dr. Joe Boot is joined by Drs. Aaron Rock and Michael Thiessen at Worldview Youth Academy - Canada 2024 to discuss sex, dating/courtship, marriage and masculinity. You won't want to miss this riveting conversation filled with God-glorifying insights and practical application.  The WAIT is OVER!!! Pre-order your copy of the NEW upd...

We have crossed over the mid-way point in this series “How to Win the World” after last week's mid-season review. This week, P Nate is joined by Ben Garrett from Haunted Cosmos to discuss the theme of storytelling. Throughout Scripture, history is described as the unfolding drama of God's great narrative. How does understanding God's story properly and finding our place in it help to w...

On this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Dr. Joe Boot and Pastor Nate Wright are joined by Executive Director of Answers in Genesis - Canada, Calvin Smith, for a Q&A recorded LIVE at Worldview Youth Academy - Canada 2024 . The WAIT is OVER!!! Pre-order your copy of the NEW updated and expanded version of Dr. Boot's Mission of God with a brand-new study guide! Get it here:...

On this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Boot is joined by Dan Smithwick, President of the Nehemiah Institute, to talk about the appalling state of Christian education and worldview thinking among Christians and the need for Christians to think Christianly. Episode Resources: ⚒️ 🗡️ Nehemiah Institute Website: https://worldviewcheckup.org/;  🌎 👀 📝PEERS Test: https://worl...

On this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Drs. Boot and Thiessen are joined by Ezra Institute fellow Dr. P. Andrew Sandlin to talk about the Bible as the Word of God. Episode Resources:  Center for Cultural Leadership: https://christianculture.com/ ; Dr. Sandlin's Substack: https://pandrewsandlin.substack.com/ The WAIT is OVER!!! Pre-order your copy of the NEW updated and expan...

In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation , Drs. Joe Boot and Michael Thiessen are joined by Dr. Ted Fenske, from the inaugural Worldview Youth Academy—USA , to discuss true, biblical masculinity in our confused and effeminate age. The WAIT is OVER!!! Pre-order your copy of the NEW updated and expanded version of Dr. Boot's Mission of God with a brand-new study guide! Get...