The Hammer & Tulip Podcast

The Gospel of Christ is the most transformational message on the planet. The apostle Paul said that it is 'the power of God unto salvation.' So getting it wrong will have serious, eternal consequences. So how can we know if the church we attend is getting it right?

THE END TIMES // 4 VIEWS World events since 2020 have contributed to a resurgence of interest in eschatology, the study of the end times. We take a look at 4 popular views held by Christians.

Gareth and Graham discuss the ecumenical movement, considering it's positive elements and also shining a light on some of its excesses. We also discuss The Passion Translation and why so many people feel so passionately about it being taken down from BibleGateway.com.

We are commanded by scripture both to hold to the truth of God's word and also that we ought to pursue unity with other Christians. Well, what happens when we don't agree on what God's word says? What then? Gareth and Graham discuss the discipline of theological triage, and the uses it has for us as Christians who want both; to be in union with other Christians and to be zealous for God's truth.

The Father Heart movement has brought with it a renewed emphasis on the Fatherhood of God. In particular this movement advocates for believers seeking a personal encounter of the Father's love. There is much to agree with in this area, however some of the associated teachings that have come through writers like the late Jack Frost are of concern. In particular the idea that a born again, Spirit fi...

Graham and Gareth take a look at the ministry and theology of the 19th century preacher, Charles Finney. He has had perhaps one of the most pervasive influences of all preachers of his time, but what of his theology? Books Jesus, Man of Prayer - Margaret Magdalen Something's Not Right - Wade Mullen Dominion - Tom Holland Whatever Happened to the Gospel - James Montgomery Boice The Gospel Driven Ch...

Gareth and Graham talk about the links between the progressive Christianity of the 21st century and it's links to 19th century liberalism. They also look at 4 common hallmarks of progressive theology. Books When Narcissism Comes to Church - Chuck DeGroat The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution - Carl Trueman

It's hard to think of many other influences that have been as successful as pragmatism in changing the way we think about church. Graham and Gareth look at the impact of pragmatic thinking on Christianity. Books That Hideous Strength: A Deeper Look at How the West Was Lost - Melvin Tinker Ashamed of the Gospel - John MacArthur 12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You - Tony Reinke Christianity & Liberal...

The NAR is arguably the fastest growing church movement in the west; churches like Bethel, Elevation and iHop Kansas have an ever growing impact on charismatic church. Isn't that a good thing? Gareth and Graham examine the movement and share some concerns about the impact of NAR theology on the church.

Another favourite of ours weighs in on Covid; could it be God's judgement? R.T. Kendall's article has drawn some sharp criticism, we get to the bottom of what the fuss is all about.

Massive respect for N.T. Wright, but is he wrong on this one? He claims Christianity offers no answers on Covid, nor should it. Is that true? We examine that claim.

Episode 1 // Where is God in Covid-19? In our first episode we discuss the need for a solid Christian response to Covid-19. What are we supposed to think about it all? Are we supposed to think about it all? Graham and Gareth spend this episode responding to the views of Timothy Jay Oord, a theologian and scholar who wrote his response to the pandemic back in May.