Asking For A Friend

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  • E257: Does The Protestant Reformation Still Matter Today?

    In this episode, Jason and Duffey discuss the abiding, practical relevance of the so-called "Protestant Reformation." In particular, they place special emphasis upon the German Reformer, Martin Luther, and his rediscovery of the biblical doctrine of justification by faith alone in Christ alone. The very heart of the gospel message had become obscured by the Catholic Mass, rising papal supremacy and power, and the necessity of the sacraments for salvation within the Roman Catholic Church of the late Medieval period. A return to the Bible, made possible by men like Martin Luther and William Tyndale, paved the way for the dawning of a renewal of gospel clarity and the push to get printed Bibles into every home.

     

    Free online documentary on the life and legacy of Martin Luther:

    • https://youtu.be/6VK0p-tuuao?si=Aiq9WvN2pUYlS-8Y 
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      Online teaching from R. C. Sproul on the Roman Catholic doctrine of justification:

      • Part 1 - https://youtu.be/O0zU6EXtb0I?si=ao7TKbC2stWz0_he 
      • Part 2 - https://youtu.be/N4R5fSfRgQA?si=jVok5wYVtywtWTJu 
      • R. C. Sproul teaching on the indulgence controversy and Martin Luther:

        • https://youtu.be/A0nTYMCPKBI?si=cXS9mtX3QRLHaxu6 
        • Printed resources mentioned on the episode:

          • Roland Bainton, Here I Stand -- https://a.co/d/0gbF9uwW
          • Michael Reeves, The Unquenchable Flame -- https://a.co/d/04MsBQkU 
          • Additional helpful printed resources:

            • R. C. Sproul, The Holiness Of God -- https://a.co/d/0aKn4E5o 
            • R. C. Sproul, What Is Reformed Theology? -- https://a.co/d/08gmhE0D 
            • 1 hr 2 min
            • E255: The Church Praying

              In this episode, Jason and Duffey discuss the importance of the church praying together. It has been said before that a healthy church is a praying church. When churches gather for corporate prayer meetings, the they unite corporately around God's will for the benefit and edification of her members. Prayer is means by which we communicate our complete depenence upon God's provision. We hope this episode will encourage you to engage in the prayers of the saints as they gather.

              1 hr 1 min
            • E254: Systematic Theology, Christology, Pt 2 (The Work of Christ)

              In this episode, Jason and Duffey dive back into discussions surrounding systematic theology. This time, they engage the subject of christology. Christology is the study of the person and work of Christ. This epsiode is limited to the "work" of Christ. Here they discuss questions like:

              • What did Jesus come to accomplish in the incarnation?
              • What does it mean that he is our Mediator?
              • What is meant by his three-fold office as prophet, priest, and king?
              • What is the atonement? 
              • What is propitiation?
              • More online recommended resources:

                • R.C. Sproul (video) - the offices of Christ - https://youtu.be/UtrFvQOAK7c?si=c41SBr4DiX0rCstF 
                • Tom Nettles - The three offices of Christ - https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/christ-mediator-offices/ 
                • Ryan McGraw - Christ and the covenant of grace - https://tabletalkmagazine.com/posts/who-is-the-mediator-of-the-covenant-of-grace/ 
                • Ryan McGraw - Christ as mediator - https://tabletalkmagazine.com/posts/the-mediator-and-his-offices/ 
                • 54 min
                • E253: Biblical Counseling, Mental Health, and a Book Review

                  In this episode, Jason and Duffey discuss BBC's counseling ministry. Jason provides updates over the last few months and discusses a book he has been reading and enjoying titled, Lies My Therapist Told Me by Greg Gifford. They also discuss mental health difficulties relating to counseling.

                  45 min
                • E252: Book Club #9, Spurgeon the Pastor, Conclusion

                  Jason and Duffey discuss a book on the pastoral life and theology of the nineteenth-century English Baptist pastor, Charles Haddon Spurgeon. This mini-series will be an on-going series in "book club" style. They will read a chapter and discuss it on an episode each month.

                  This episode covers Chapters 8-10. 

                  If you'd like to read along, you may purchase a copy here: 

                  Geoff Chang, Spurgeon The Pastor 

                  40 min
                • E251: Systematic Theology, Christology, Pt 1 (The Person of Christ)

                  In this episode, Jason and Duffey dive back into discussions surrounding systematic theology. This time, they engage the subject of christology. Christology is the study of the person and work of Christ. This epsiode is limited to the "person" of Christ. Here they discuss questions like:

                  • Who exactly is Jesus?
                  • Is Jesus truly God?
                  • What is Jesus' relationship to the Father and Holy Spirit?
                  • Where was Jesus before He became incarnate?
                  • Is Jesus merely a god-like man, or someone far greater?
                  • More online recommended resources:

                    • Stephen Nichols - "Is Jesus Divine?" https://youtu.be/yRBtJnJZJHs?si=UsNuNc98AIZXiZSR
                    • Kyle Claunch - "Did Jesus diminish his divine power to become human?" https://youtu.be/REo1RBUFKwA?si=rM2pxUFKHMA7q2V_
                    • James Dolezal - "Jesus and His Attributes Divine and Human" https://youtu.be/VtBf-0GLfPI?si=sUz_ensc5FLf1SOd
                    • Steven Duby - "Jesus and Divine Attributes" https://youtu.be/p_pm1fyx-eU?si=153Peua92E-0r0fn 
                    • 46 min

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                    The Asking For A Friend Podcast exists as a weekly resource for the edification and knowledge of God’s people. It is an elder-led ministry of Believer’s Baptist Church in Emory, Tx.