All Things New

In chapter 22 of 'The Wonderful Works of God' by Herman Bavinck, we come to the doctrine of sanctification. What does it mean that Christ lives in us, transforming & renewing us in His image? In this episode, we discuss the biblical doctrine of sanctification, and why you can't have sanctification without justification.

The Parliament of Canada recently passed a bill which legalized “medical aid in dying” (or MAiD) for patients facing "enduring and intolerable suffering." Last year, the bill's scope was expanded to include those struggling with mental illness. This alarming development raises important ethical and cultural issues. In this episode, we discuss why Christians should courageously oppose these kinds of decisions, and how we can fight to care and protect those affected by debilitating physical & mental health issues.

Articles:

https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2022/10/canadas-killing-regime

https://www.firstthings.com/article/2023/01/slippery-slopes

A recent article in World Magazine chronicles the steep decline of the United Methodist Church as a result of that denomination's capitulation on sexual ethics. In this episode, we discuss why mainline Protestant denominations continue to decline, and what we can & should do in our churches to ensure ongoing health & vitality.

https://wng.org/opinions/there-go-the-churches-1669902557

One of the most crucial things for Christians to understand is the difference between justification & sanctification. In this episode, we discuss the glorious doctrine of justification by faith, prompted by Herman Bavinck's insights in chapter 21 of 'The Wonderful Works of God.'

Merry Christmas! Perhaps you've heard that Christmas is a pagan holiday taken over by Christians. In this episode, we discuss an essay from British historian Tom Holland that seeks to set the record straight. We also share some favorite Christmas traditions.

https://unherd.com/2021/12/the-myth-of-pagan-christmas-2/

In a recent long form article, doctor & historian Marco Ramos observes that the "brain biology" research that's dominated psychology and psychiatry for the past 25 years has led to no new discoveries about how mental illness works. In this episode, we discuss his article & how the role of community and spirituality are crucial when it comes to helping people heal.

https://www.bostonreview.net/articles/mental-illness-is-not-in-your-head/

Should churches be quick to adopt therapeutic approaches when caring for their members? Do therapeutic categories help or hinder good pastoral care? In this episode, we seek to answer these questions by discussing a recent article from Jake Meador at Mere Orthodoxy.

https://blogs.mereorthodoxy.com/jake/church-and-the-therapeutic-ctd/

This episode aired in December 2020.

Atonement and the Kingdom of God are two important themes in the bible that many theologians often disagree about. After reading 'The Crucified King' by Jeremy Treat, Coram Deo intern Travis Barrett helps summarize how these two themes come together in scripture and help deepen our understanding of the gospel.

Samuel James's recent review of Chuck DeGroat's book "When Narcissism Comes to Church" critiques DeGroat for replacing biblical categories with therapeutic ones. In this episode, we discuss the book review and the broader question of whether therapeutic language helps or hinders us in addressing sin.

What does it mean to be called to faith in Christ? That's what Herman Bavinck seeks to explain in chapter 20 of 'The Wonderful Works of God.' In this Third Wednesday Theology episode, we explore the work of salvation in a Christian's life.