The Laymens Lounge

Since the 1930s, revisionist "historians" have portrayed George Washington as a deist at worst and a "lukewarm Episcopalian" at best. In this conversation, Dr. Peter Lillback (President Emeritus of Westminster Seminary) examines the historical evidence, challenges that narrative, and argues that America's first president was an orthodox, Trinitarian Christian. Dr. Lillback&...

Today we sit down with J. Chase Davis, author of "Offensive Christianity: Restoring the Strength of Men in a Feminized Age” to talk about soft Christianity, strong men, and why the two don’t mix.

Everyone loves sola Scriptura - until it comes to head coverings. As we celebrate Luther’s call to go ad fontes , maybe it’s time we stop editing the Bible with our feelings and the good old get of jail "it's cultural" card. Join us as we talk with Dale Partridge, author of A Cover for Glory: A Biblical Defense for Headcoverings , about why head coverings aren’t optional, it's no...

As we celebrate Reformation month, Luke Kjolhaug joins us to unpack Luther’s life-giving insight that we are simul justus et peccator — both saint and sinner. We discuss how this truth frees us from despair and lets us rest in the finished work of Christ.

Before Luther ever took hammer to door, forces were already at work reshaping the soul of Europe and Christianity. In this episode, Adam Francisco joins us to unpack the theological disputes, the issues of the scholastics and vain philosophy, the need for ad fontes, and longing for reform that pushed a young monk toward his historic stand at Wittenberg.

On October 31, 1517, the Protestant Reformation began—a monumental reclaiming of truth from its usurpers. But October also marks another vital act of reformation: the 1834 Dutch Afscheiding (Secession). Join us as we sit down with Robert Swierenga for a short primer on this historic movement.

Join us as we sit down with Joel Beeke who co-author of the forthcoming book “Essentials of Reformed Systematic Theology” published by Crossway (expected around Nov 4). Here we discuss Theology-as-hobby guys, Bavinck vs Kuyper, Paedo vs Creedo, Classical Theism, obedience, Young Restless Reformed and all manner of subjects.

Today, the day after Charlie Kirk was assassinated, Pastor Michael Foster sent out a short article on his Substack and posted it on X. It read like a manifesto, but rooted in reformation and not revolution. I sent it to no less than 40 people. I asked Michael if I could read it on this episode of TheLaymensLounge.com and He has given me permission to do just that. The article is called “What Now?”...

Dutch Reformer, Institution Founder & Michigan Entrepreneur Albertus Christiaan Van Raalte was born in 1811 in the Netherlands, was a pillar in the Afscheiding, sat under Groen van Prinsterer, was always running from the law, wrote letters to Abraham Kuyper to not over-work (which council Kuyper failed to apply), led the emigrations to Michigan, helped start Hope College and Western Seminary,...

The Piety of a Normal Job & the Process to Arrive There “How can I pick the right job?” Actually, you don't need to choose a job that's "perfect for you." But you do need to be productive in ways that honor God in your work life. Here's a better question: As a believer, how can I determine what I am supposed to do, and then do it well? The doctrine of calling, or vocation...

Most children’s book and entertainment are woefully lame (and, of course, most adult books and entertainment are lame as well [(did you guys see that there is an Amazon show for clowns that has a black, gay, handicap King of England?]). In attempts to counteract that (often with good intentions) authors who seek to position the male lead in his rightful masculine place often, perhaps unknowing to...

Megan Basham, author of “Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda” joins The Laymen’s Lounge to discuss all the dust that’s been kicked up as a result of all the bootlickers and sellouts getting called out.

For years, when folks were taking stock of our cultural moment in regard to faith and such, it was a given that people would reference Charles Taylor. As of late, however, I've started noticing every book, article, and podcast I've digested is referencing Aaron Renn and his observations and analysis in connection with his book "Life in the Negative World: Confronting Challenges in an...

Join us as we sit down with Scott Hatch and discuss his new book "Van Til and the Foundation of Christian Ethics: A God-Centered Approach to Moral Philosophy." Unveiling the often-overlooked significance of Cornelius Van Til in the realm of Reformed ethics, this work draws light upon his unique moral philosophy. Grounded in the covenantal epistemology and metaphysics typically employed f...

The Image-Bearing Piety of Being a Cog in the Wheel If you read one book this year let it be David Bahnsen’s “Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life.” Why? Well, you know there are three persons in one God, and you know that you are saved by grace alone through faith alone, you know you would do well to be a part of a local church, etc. (and you do well to know and consider these things), but is...

Today we are joined by Stephen Brett Eccher to discuss the firebrand of fidelity that is Ulrich Zwingli in connection with Eccher’s new book “Zwingli the Pastor: A Life in Conflict” from Lexham press.

Was Jesus merely an “emergency measure”? Did Kuyper take the creation and culture far enough? Is the goal of life to “get saved” or is it to get saved unto the end that God intended all along? Do we overemphasize Jesus at the expense of the Trinity? All this, and more, is what the great Dutch Theologian AA Van Ruler causes us to consider. Join us as we sit down with Ernst Conradie and discuss Erns...

This might be the most important interview we have ever done. We Christians have been so concerned with maintaining our "rights" and focusing on maintaining our (pitiful) "freedom" in society that we have abdicated the very glory and honor of King Jesus and have allowed His good decrees to be trampled. Rather than asserting the crown glory of Christ we have sought ease and comf...

In this episode we are joined by Stephen O. Presley, author of "Cultural Sanctification: Engaging the World like the Early Church." to see if we might glean some insight on how to engage our post-post-Christian-now-pagan-nation. In an increasingly secular world, Christians are often pulled in two directions. Some urge us to retreat and build insular communities. Others call upon us to wa...

Today talking with Pastor Timothy Decker author of “ A Revolutionary Reading of Romans 13: A Biblical Case for Lawful Subjection to the Civil Magistrate and Dutiful Resistance to Tyrants ” Does Romans 13 command Christians a near unqualified obedience toward the civil magistrate? Is there an appropriate occasion and even a duty to resist tyranny, even if the tyranny is not sinful, per se? The aim...

Today we are talking with the delightful Dr Paula Maddox. Author of " THINK Globally LEAD Strategically: A Christian Guide to Building Effective Leaders " and are reminded of the wisdom of slowing down and listening. Dr Maddox, like Proverbs and Francis Schaffer reminds us to walk/talk in humility and be wise with our words and lead with our ears.

Many Christians are wearied by the self-censorship at our workplaces for fear the blue-haired they/them in the next cubicle will report us for microaggression and misgendering the man with the dress. Join us as we sit down Andrew Crapuchettes , founder/CEO of RedBalloon , America's largest and most successful non-woke job board and talent connector. In this interview we discuss the potential f...

Join us as we sit down with Stephen Wolfe, author of “The Case for Christian Nationalism,” and consider what the specifics of a Christian Nation might look like when applied (what to do with Mormon? Effeminates and butch ladies with blue hair? Taylor Swift, etc.).

A Church for the Rest of Us What is the CREC (Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches)? How can such a small group of churches make such a national impact? What itches does this crew scratch, and what is it about these churches that result in such a jolly band? All this and more as we sit down and chat with CREC’s Presiding Minister Uri Brito.

After receiving a devastating brain cancer diagnosis, Jay Hewitt had a decision to make: Should he give up on faith or practice what he preached and trust that with God all things are possible? In  I Am Weak, I Am Strong , Jay chronicles his journey of turning toward Jesus even when circumstances urged him to turn away. Faith in action for Jay included competing in an IRONMAN triathlon while under...