Theology Simply Profound

In this episode, Rob and Bob begin a new series on familiar psalm that we tend to be drawn to more than others for one reason or another. We begin with one of the most well-known psalms, Psalm 23. Charles Spurgeon calls Psalm 23, “the pearl of the psalms.” Why is this psalm so well loved? We discuss this and other things on today’s episode. Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Tar...

This week on  Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s,  The Pilgrim’s Progress ,  Book 2 . In this episode, we find our band of pilgrims make their way through the Enchanted Grounds, meet another pilgrim, Mr. Standfast, learn of another enemy, Madam Bubble, enter the land of Beulah, and for many of the pilgrims receive letters from the King telling them of the...

This week on  Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s,  The Pilgrim’s Progress ,  Book 2 . In this episode, as the journey continues for Christiana, her children, and the pilgrims who have tagged along on their way to the Celestial City, we find the pilgrims in the Delectable Mountains very much as Christian did in Book 1. We discuss their time there, who they...

This week on  Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s,  The Pilgrim’s Progress ,  Book 2 . In this episode, as the journey continues for Christiana, her children, and the pilgrims on their way to the Celestial City, we discuss everything from the killing Giant Despair to child-rearing. Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarullo

This week on  Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s,  The Pilgrim’s Progress ,  Book 2 . In this episode, we discuss what the Pilgrims’ learn about Mr. Not-Right as well as some more about Mr. Feeble-mind. What a great character Mr. Feeble-mind is for us to learn from. All of this on their way to Vanity Fair where they stay for a time on the outskirts of the...

This week on  Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s,  The Pilgrim’s Progress ,  Book 2 . In this episode, we discuss the Pilgrims’ conversation around the dinner table and afterward and the value of good, godly conversations. After supper, the family (and Great-heart, of course) goes out to slay another giant, Giant Slay-good . What’s better than eatin...

This week on  Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s,  The Pilgrim’s Progress ,  Book 2 . In this episode, we discuss the Pilgrims’ another story from old Mr. Honest about Mr. Self-will, who believed “that a man might follow the Vices as well as the Virtues of the Pilgrims; and that if he did both, he should be certainly saved.” We also meet the h...

This week on  Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s,  The Pilgrim’s Progress ,  Book 2 . In this episode, we discuss the Pilgrims’ encounter with old Mr. Honest, which brings about the recollection of Mr. Fearing. Great-heart tells the story of Mr. Fearing’s many struggles with assurance, living a life of melancholy, darkness, and fear that he wouldn&#...

This week on  Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s,  The Pilgrim’s Progress ,  Book 2 . In this episode, we discuss the Pilgrims’ journey through the Valley of Humiliation, into and past the Valley of the Shadow of Death. Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarullo

This week on  Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s,  The Pilgrim’s Progress ,  Book 2 . In this episode, we discuss Christiana’s crew journey into the Valley of Humiliation. With Great-heart leading the pilgrims once again, we revisit the valley as Christian went through it, and learn how the valley of humiliation is really a way of lif...

This week on  Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s,  The Pilgrim’s Progress ,  Book 2 . In this episode, we see Matthew, Christiana’s eldest son, become so sick that he needed to be purged. Why was Matthew sick? What is Bunyan teaching us in this portion of his story? Are all green plums the fruit of the devil? Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Taru...

This week on  Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s,  The Pilgrim’s Progress ,  Book 2 . In this episode, we discuss the importance of parents catechizing their children, as well as the church’s part in that instruction. We see that Christiana has been catechizing her four boys when Prudence quizzes them. Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarullo

This week on  Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s,  The Pilgrim’s Progress ,  Book 2 . In this episode, as Christiana, Mercy, and the children, come to the House Beautiful, Great-Heart leaves them to the blessings and growth that comes with Prudence, Piety, and Charity. Here we focus on Mercy, her dream as well as her response to the Mr. Brisk. What’...

This week on  Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s,  The Pilgrim’s Progress ,  Book 2 . In this episode, Christiana, with Mercy and her children, face more trials as they continue past Hill Difficulty and their respite. Now they are confronted by Giant Grim and two lions. How will they face this new challenge? What are we meant to learn and understand about...

This week on  Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s,  The Pilgrim’s Progress ,  Book 2 . In this episode, we find Christiana, her boys, and Mercy, along with Great Heart at the foot of Hill Difficulty. What will the journey up the Hill be like? How much of the Christian life is challenging? Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarullo

This week’s episode is an exhortation from John 13:1-13 given by Rob McKenzie on June 13, 2021 at Westminster Presbyterian Church (OPC). Participants: Rob McKenzie

This week on  Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s,  The Pilgrim’s Progress ,  Book 2 . In this episode, after the usual banter between friends, we discuss how Christiana, Mercy, and the boys turn a corner to find Simple, Sloth, and Presumption hanging dead in iron cages. Why are these whom Christian saw sleeping along the road now hanging dead? Participant...

This week on  Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s,  The Pilgrim’s Progress ,  Book 2 . In this episode, we discuss how the Christiana, Mercy, and the boys make their way past the place where Christian’s burden fell off – at the cross – and here they meditate upon the meaning of the cross. Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarullo

This week on  Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s,  The Pilgrim’s Progress ,  Book 2 . In this episode, we discuss how the Interpreter prepares Christiana, Mercy, and the boys for the pilgrimage that is before them. Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarullo

This week on  Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s,  The Pilgrim’s Progress ,  Book 2 . In this episode, we discuss the Christiana and her company traveling to the House of the Interpreter and that is revealed to Christiana and Mercy throughout the rooms and garden. Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarullo

This week on  Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s,  The Pilgrim’s Progress ,  Book 2 . In this episode, we discuss Christiana’s handling of her children’s eaten the enemies fruit, how she and Mercy were assaulted by the two ruffians, and the need for spiritual guidance in the midst of the Christian pilgrimage, all on the way to The Interpreter&...

This week on  Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s,  The Pilgrim’s Progress ,  Book 2 . In this episode, we discuss how Bunyan brings Christiana and Mercy up to and through the Wicket Gate where they meet the Gatekeeper who forgives sins. Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarullo

This week on  Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s,  The Pilgrim’s Progress ,  Book 2 . In this episode, we discuss Christiana’s interaction with Mrs. Timorous and Mercy as she and her children make their way to the Wicket Gate. She continues to learn that “the bitter is before the sweet.” Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarullo

This week on  Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s,  The Pilgrim’s Progress ,  Book 2 . In this episode, we discuss how Christiana is convicted of her sins, repents, and begins her pilgrim journey . . . “the bitter is before the sweet.” Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarullo

This week on  Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob continue a new series of discussions on John Bunyan’s,  The Pilgrim’s Progress , Book 2 . In this episode, we discuss some of the literary genius of John Bunyan as he begins his companion story of Christiana and her four boys’ journey to the Celestial City. Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarullo