Pilgrim Talk: Theology for Sojourners

By John and Dylan

What's Pilgrim Talk: Theology for Sojourners about?

Pilgrim Talk is a weekly podcast devoted to the discussion of the Christian faith and practice for the edification of Christian sojourners as they travel to the heavenly city- All of theology for all of life for the glory of God. Episodes release at midnight each Tuesday.

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Pilgrim Talk: Theology for Sojourners episodes:

07.28.2023
Babel, Abram, and the Gospel
Dylan and John talk about the contrast between the Tower of Babylon and the blessings promised to Abram. How do these two events in the book of Genesis connect to the gospel? Who is the true seed of Abraham? Why...
07.21.2023
Old Time Religion
Dylan and John discuss how Paul preached the gospel to Jews and Gentiles from the Old Testament. The Old Testament is Christian Scripture, and there is one gospel message from the Fall of Adam to the second coming of Christ....
05.23.2022
Greg Parker Jr, What is Christianity
Greg Parker Jr. has recently translated two of Bavinck's essays which has recently been published with Hendrickson Publishing Group under the title What is Christianity. Greg joins us on the podcast to talk about Bavinck's purpose in writing these two...
05.11.2022
Coming to the Living Stone
In this episode, Dylan and John continue through 1 Peter.
04.27.2022
3. The Need and Goal of Interpretation
Accurately handing the Bible is drawing out the text’s God intended meaning. This is why expository preaching and expository reading of Scripture must be the primary diet of the Christian and the church because God did not reveal himself through...
04.20.2022
2. The Organic Structure, Shape, and Scope of Scripture part 1
Scripture is the progressive unfolding of the unified and intertwined historical story of redemption- seed to tree (promise to fulfillment / shadow to substance/ type to antitype with Jesus Christ as the center. If we fail to understand the organic...
04.12.2022
1. Scripture and Interpretation
This is the beginning of a short series that John taught at Covenant Community Church on How to Read the Bible. In this lesson, John unpacks the doctrine of Scripture leaning on chapter 1 of the Second London Confession. What...
04.05.2022
The Knowledge of God Distinguished from Other Knowledge
In this episode, John and Dylan discuss chapter two of Bavinck's, The Wonderful Works of God. Bavinck in this chapter speaks of the knowledge of God and how it is distinguished from other forms of knowledge. The knowledge of God...
03.29.2022
Wonderful Works of God Intro
The Wonderful Works of God is Bavinck's handbook for Reformed Theology that he wrote for the ordinary Christian. In this episode, John and Dylan introduce the book and talk about how it is immensely devotional and Christ centered. As we...
03.22.2022
Adam and the Garden of Eden
Adam was no mere gardner and Eve was no mere garden. In this episode, the guys discuss the significance of Adam's vocation and place in the Garden of Eden, and how it connects to the gospel and the work of...
03.15.2022
Theology of Meredith Kline with Lee Irons
This episode is an eschatological intrusion as Dr. Lee Irons joins Pilgrim Talk for the third time to talk about the life and theology of Meredith Kline. Dr. Irons discusses with us Kline's contribution to Biblical Theology, Kline's theological influences, the conflict with...
03.08.2022
Marriage: Our Joy and God's Glory
Marriage is for our joy and God's glory. Yet on this side of the Fall, marriage is full of difficulty, sin, and struggle. How does the Christian enjoy God's good design in marriage and glorify God through it? How does...
03.01.2022
Crave the Word
1 Peter 2:1-3 Because we have tasted the goodness of the LORD in the gospel, we are to put away ungodliness and crave the word. In this episode we talk about sanctification and the vital necessity of the Word for...
12.21.2021
The Knowledge of God
Can we know God, and if so, how do we come to know him? If God is distinct from his creation, can we use positive and true language to describe him? These questions are addressing epistemology- that is how do we...
12.14.2021
Man's Highest Good- Bumping with Bavinck 2
What is man's highest good? The guys are bumping with Bavinck again looking at his Wonderful Works of God and discussing how Bavinck answers this question.
12.07.2021
Corporate Worship
The way of the Pilgrim is centered on corporate worship on the LORD's Day. The pilgrim travels to and from the LORD's Day as they make their way to the heavenly city in the Christian life. Corporate worship is vital...
11.16.2021
Jeff Johnson- The Failure of Natural Theology
Jeff Johnson joins John and Dylan to discuss his important and controversial new book The Failure of Natural Theology: A Critical Appraisal of the Philosophical Theology of Thomas Aquinas. How the Christian theologian arrives at doctrinal truths is as important...
11.09.2021
Authority and Power are Always the Problem, or Is It?
There is this reality that at one time we were aliens and strangers and outsiders to the Kingdom of Christ. But now, we have been brought into that kingdom by the work of Christ, making us aliens and strangers in...
11.02.2021
William Tyndale's Mission- Living Sola Scriptura
Tyndale was born in 1494 and was executed as a heretic in 1536. Tyndale’s mission caused him to be a fugitive from his own country and ultimately caused him to be executed as a heretic. Yet for Tyndale, bringing the...
10.26.2021
Born Again to Love- 1 Peter 1:22-25
Continuing through 1 Peter (Wandering through 1 Peter), John and Dylan discuss 1 Peter 1:22-25 and the love that the Christian is called to. The command to love (1:22) is between two indicative grounds: 1. Since you have been purified vs.22 2. Since...
10.19.2021
New Perspective on Paul with Dr. Lee Irons
In this episode, Dylan and John interview Dr. Lee Irons on the New Perspective on Paul- what is it, how do they understand the righteousness of God, how does this impact the church, and much more! For an introduction to who...
10.12.2021
Hope Wrought Holiness 1 Peter 1:13-21
Another episode from 1 Peter in the series Wandering through Peter Peter moves from reminding Christians of their hope to then calling them to holiness. He calls them to holiness not first by beginning with the command itself but first by...
10.05.2021
Theology of Genesis with Dr. Gonzales
In this episode, John and Dylan interview Dr. Gonzales on the theology of Genesis. Dr. Gonzales is the Dean of Reformed Baptist Seminary and author of the book Where Sin Abounds: The Spread of Sin and the Curse in Genesis...
09.28.2021
The Pilgrim's Hope 1 Peter 1:3-12 (Wandering through Peter)
Hope is a powerful thing and the Christian's hope is unshakeable because of who it is grounded in. The Christian hope is grounded in Christ, who is their sure and steady anchor. Peter reminds the wandering Christians of their hope...
09.21.2021
Everyone is Dogmatic (Bumping with Bavinck)
In this series John and Dylan will look at the Dutch Theologian Herman Bavinck's writings and discuss how Bavinck can help us to think more clearly and biblically about theology. In this episode we talk about Dogma: what it is,...
09.14.2021
Sean DeMars- Mission and Methods of the Church
Sean DeMars joins Dylan and John to talk about the mission of the church, the philosophy, and tactics that are to be used in achieving that mission. Jesus gave a specific mission to his church and particular methods to be...
09.07.2021
What Does Your Church Community Reveal?
Is the community in your church built upon the gospel or common grace? In other words, is it a result of the power of the gospel or a result of common love that does not require the gospel at all?...
08.31.2021
Working for What?
Does the Christian merely work for the weekend? Is their vocational employment an obstacle to the "real Christian life"? Who does the Christian work for and what is the goal of their work? In this episode John and Dylan discuss...
08.24.2021
Should a Christian Join the Military
In this episode, John and Dylan talk about the Bible's position on war, self-defense, and pacifism as they seek to answer the question- Can a Christian serve in the military? This one will get you thinking and show how a...
08.23.2021
What is Pilgrim Talk
This is a short trailer that briefly unpacks what the podcast is along with short clips from some of the episodes in season 2.
05.24.2021
Church and Culture
What is the church’s relationship to culture, to the modern state, to the kingdom’s of men? What is the church’s responsibility as the culture around her devolves into all that is anti-god? Is cultural engagement/cultural transformation the mission of the...
05.17.2021
Pilgrim Theology Unpacked
Since we are nearing the close of our first season, John Sweat circle's back to some of the content from the first episode and further unpacks what is meant by- Pilgrim Theology- using the book of 1 Peter. Understanding this...
05.10.2021
Imputation and Union with Christ with Dr. Irons
This episode is loaded with covenant theology, christology, and soteriology. Dr. Irons has joined me this episode to talk about the relationship between the imputation of Christ’s righteousness and union with Christ, answering questions such as: · How does the righteousness...
05.03.2021
Union with Christ
John Murray wrote that “union with Christ is . . . the central truth of the whole doctrine of salvation. . . . It is not simply a phase of the application of redemption; it underlies every aspect of redemption” Union...
04.26.2021
Apologetics with Professor Peter Van Kleeck
Spencer interview Professor Peter Van Kleeck on apologetics: what are the different schools of apologetics; how do they differ; and where can a Christian go to learn more about apologetics? Resources: https://www.garyhabermas.com/ https://www.icr.org/ https://www.ligonier.org/learn/series/defending-your-faith/ https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Proof-Creation-Jason-Lisle/dp/0890515689 https://www.amazon.com/Five-Views-Apologetics-Steven-Cowan/dp/0310224764 https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Apologetics-Cornelius-Van-Til/dp/0875525113 https://www.amazon.com/Van-Tils-Apologetic-Greg-Bahnsen/dp/0875520987
04.19.2021
Theological Disciplines- The Encyclopedia of Theology
Often in the halls of theology there are four major approaches, focuses, or locations in which theology is done. These are often referred to as the Encyclopedia of theology, the set of theological disciplines used to understand Scripture and the...
04.12.2021
When I Don't Desire God
In this episode John and Spencer discuss what the Christian should do when there is a disconnect between head and heart. What are the causes for spiritual dryness? How do we respond in faith to times like this in a...
04.05.2021
Communion with the Trinity with Pastor Brett
In this interview with Pastor Murray Brett we talk about the Christian’s communion with the Triune God and how communion with God is the essence of the whole of the Christian life. There is the ever present danger of theological...
03.29.2021
Abraham's Children Part 2
Who are the children of Abraham, and how does the question connect to our understanding of the gospel and the nature of Christ's work for His people? A secondary but related question is, are believer's children included in the New...
03.22.2021
Abraham's Children Part 1
Who are the children of Abraham, and how does the question connect to our understanding of the gospel and the nature of Christ's work for His people? A secondary but related question is, are believer's children included in the New...
03.15.2021
The Imperative of Self-Control
In this episode John and Spencer talk about discipline and the Christian life. They attempt to answer the question why every Christian should pursue, desire, and pray for self-discipline. They also, discuss how to cultivate discipline. Discipline equals freedom and...
03.08.2021
Foundations for Apologetics
In this episode the guys lay down some foundational principles for apologetics by talking about how the Bible's doctrine of sin is fundamental in shaping our approach and method of apologetics. Book Resources Cornelius Van Til, The Defense of the Faith Jason Lisle,...
03.01.2021
Introduction to Family Worship
While Spencer is out sick, John discusses the importance and duty of parents to conduct family worship with their children. John also talks about some practical principles for family worship and leaves a word of encouragement for those parents as...
02.22.2021
Dealing with Doubt and Uncertainty
How does the Pilgrim deal with doubt and uncertainty? Why is there a gap between the assurance of faith in Christ and the experience of that assurance in the believer's life? In this episode we wrestle with these questions. Facebook Page-...
02.19.2021
Question and Answer- Finding a Wife, Theonomy, and the Canon
In the very first Question and Answer episode, John and Spencer give a brief bio about themselves and answer three questions that there listeners asked on the facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/TheologyforSojourners The questions we answer in this episode are listed below. 1. How...
02.15.2021
Can the Center Hold? A Gospel Centered Critique
In this episode we discuss the Gospel Centered Movement. What are the strengths and potential weakness of this movement. Can the center hold? We offer an insider critique as well as a way forward. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheologyforSojourners Resources: https://founders.org/2019/03/18/be-christ-centered-not-just-gospel-centered/ https://www.challies.com/articles/the-gospel-centered-everything/
02.08.2021
The Church and Pastor Lane Part 2
In this episode John Sweat interviews a dear friend, the Union County Theologian, Lem Lane. Pastor Lem is here to talk with me about the doctrine of the church and its vital connection to the Christian life. We will be...
02.01.2021
The Church with Pastor Lane Part 1
In this episode John Sweat interviews a dear friend, the Union County Theologian, Lem Lane. Pastor Lem is here to talk with me about the doctrine of the church and its vital connection to the Christian life. We will be...
01.29.2021
Masculinity and Manhood with Professor Peter Van Kleeck
Welcome to another episode of Pilgrim Talk, Theology for Sojourners and today I am joined by a special guest to talk with me about Manhood and Masculinity in the Church. Where have all the men gone in the church? What...
01.25.2021
Part 2- Studying Scripture
This is part 2 of a series on the "What, Why, and How" of Scripture. In part 1 we covered the status, shape, and scope of Scripture. In this episode we talk about how to study Scripture, answering questions like...

What's Pilgrim Talk: Theology for Sojourners about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Pilgrim Talk: Theology for Sojourners episodes:

Babel, Abram, and the Gospel

Old Time Religion

Greg Parker Jr, What is Christianity

Coming to the Living Stone

3. The Need and Goal of Interpretation

2. The Organic Structure, Shape, and Scope of Scripture part 1

1. Scripture and Interpretation

The Knowledge of God Distinguished from Other Knowledge

Wonderful Works of God Intro

Adam and the Garden of Eden

Theology of Meredith Kline with Lee Irons

Marriage: Our Joy and God's Glory

Crave the Word

The Knowledge of God

Man's Highest Good- Bumping with Bavinck 2

Corporate Worship

Jeff Johnson- The Failure of Natural Theology

Authority and Power are Always the Problem, or Is It?

William Tyndale's Mission- Living Sola Scriptura

Born Again to Love- 1 Peter 1:22-25

New Perspective on Paul with Dr. Lee Irons

Hope Wrought Holiness 1 Peter 1:13-21

Theology of Genesis with Dr. Gonzales

The Pilgrim's Hope 1 Peter 1:3-12 (Wandering through Peter)

Everyone is Dogmatic (Bumping with Bavinck)

Sean DeMars- Mission and Methods of the Church

What Does Your Church Community Reveal?

Working for What?

Should a Christian Join the Military

What is Pilgrim Talk

Church and Culture

Pilgrim Theology Unpacked

Imputation and Union with Christ with Dr. Irons

Union with Christ

Apologetics with Professor Peter Van Kleeck

Theological Disciplines- The Encyclopedia of Theology

When I Don't Desire God

Communion with the Trinity with Pastor Brett

Abraham's Children Part 2

Abraham's Children Part 1

The Imperative of Self-Control

Foundations for Apologetics

Introduction to Family Worship

Dealing with Doubt and Uncertainty

Question and Answer- Finding a Wife, Theonomy, and the Canon

Can the Center Hold? A Gospel Centered Critique

The Church and Pastor Lane Part 2

The Church with Pastor Lane Part 1

Masculinity and Manhood with Professor Peter Van Kleeck

Part 2- Studying Scripture