Down Under Theology

Episode #26 of our podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.

Today we talk about Communion of Saints. What should the church look like in our day-to-day relationships? Are there boundaries to our union with each other and Christ? How do we express our communion when we can't gather in person? What about churches revolving around subcultures? Join us as we investigate these questions in this episode.

In this first season of the podcast we will hone in on the topics of the Westminster Confession of Faith, using them as a springboard for discussing how these important theological issues impact the life and mission of the church.

Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at [email protected].

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Episode Hosts:

• Allister Lum Mow (@allisterlm)
• Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)
• Murray Smith

Producer:

• Nick Rabe

Episode Sponsor:

• Christ College, Sydney

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Episode 26 - Show Notes

Recommended Resources - 

• Westminster Confession of Faith (Free Online Link)
• Westminster Confession of Faith (Reformers Bookshop Link)
• Hearers and Doers by Kevin Vanhoozer
• The Sacrifice of Praise by Herman Bavinck (translated and edited by Cameron Clausing and Gregory Parker Jr)
• Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
• The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield

Christ College, Sydney
Preparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.

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Episode #25 of our podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.

In this episode we talk about The Church. We share some of our own church experiences and dive into the biblical theology and language surrounding the church. What is church? What's the purpose and the mission of the church? Is 'online church' church? Join us as we discuss these questions and more in this episode.

In this first season of the podcast we will hone in on the topics of the Westminster Confession of Faith, using them as a springboard for discussing how these important theological issues impact the life and mission of the church.

Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at [email protected].

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Episode Hosts:

• Allister Lum Mow (@allisterlm)
• Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)
• Murray Smith

Producer:

• Nick Rabe

Episode Sponsor:

• Christ College, Sydney

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Episode 25 - Show Notes

• The Belgic Confession (Free Online Link)

Recommended Resources - 

• Westminster Confession of Faith (Free Online Link)
• Westminster Confession of Faith (Reformers Bookshop Link)
• The Church of Christ by James Bannerman
• The Church by Edmund P. Clowney
• Christ Crucified by Donald Macleod
• A Place to Belong by Megan Hill

Christ College, Sydney
Preparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Episode #24 of our podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.

In this episode we examine issues in Marriage and Divorce. What does the bible say about marriage? What about polygamy in the Old Testament? What about singleness? Who should Christians marry? Can Christians divorce? And dare we mention 'headship and submission'?! Just us for discussions on these issues and more.

In this first season of the podcast we will hone in on the topics of the Westminster Confession of Faith, using them as a springboard for discussing how these important theological issues impact the life and mission of the church.

Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at [email protected].

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Episode Hosts:

• Allister Lum Mow (@allisterlm)
• Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)
• Murray Smith

Producer:

• Nick Rabe

Episode Sponsor:

• Christ College, Sydney

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Episode 24 - Show Notes

Recommended Resources - 

• Westminster Confession of Faith (Free Online Link)
• Westminster Confession of Faith (Reformers Bookshop Link)
• Marriage and the Mystery of the Gospel by Ray Ortlund
• Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With? by Sam Allberry
• Faithful: A Theology of Sex by Beth Felker Jones (Amazon link)
• Married for God by Christopher Ash

Christ College, Sydney
Preparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

** This month we've got a giveaway thanks to Tulip Publishing. Listen on for more! **

Episode #23 of our podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.

In this episode we're joined by special guest Kamal Weerakoon to talk about the Civil Magistrate. This episode explores the relationship between Church and State - what does the Bible have to say about this relationship? How has this relationship changed over time in the West? What is the 'common good' for society? How does this affect things like religious freedoms?

Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at [email protected].

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Episode Hosts:

• Allister Lum Mow (@allisterlm)
• Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)
• Murray Smith
• Kamal Weerakoon (@kamalweerakoon)

Producer:

• Nick Rabe

Episode Sponsor:

• Christ College, Sydney

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Episode 23 - Show Notes

GIVEAWAY from Tulip Publishing (www.tulippublishing.com.au) includes -

• The Westminster Confession of Faith: A Study Guide for the 21st Century by Rowland S. Ward
• A Short Introduction to the Westminster Assembly and its Work by Rowland S. Ward
• God and Adam: Reformed Theology and the Creation Covenant by Rowland S. Ward

Recommended Resources - 

• Westminster Confession of Faith (Free Online Link)
• Westminster Confession of Faith (Reformers Bookshop Link)
• A Defense of Liberty Against Tyrants by Junius Brutus
• Democracy and Tradition by Jeffrey Stout (Amazon Link)
• Christ Among the 'Gods' - Part 1 (Gospel Society and Culture)
• Christ Among the 'Gods' - Part 2
• Christ Among the 'Gods' - Part 3
• The Desire of the Nations by Oliver O'Donovan (Amazon Link)

Christ College, Sydney
Preparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

** It's August giveaway time! This month we're giving away a pack of books thanks to Tulip Publishing. Check out this episode for all the details! **

Episode #22 of our podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.

In this episode chat about the topic of Oaths and Vows. Why is this in the Confession? Is it really that important a topic? What's the difference between oaths, vows and promises? How does this impact the way we live as God's people? Join us as we explore a topic that is more than meets the eye.

In this first season of the podcast we will hone in on the topics of the Westminster Confession of Faith, using them as a springboard for discussing how these important theological issues impact the life and mission of the church.

Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at [email protected].

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Episode Hosts:

• Allister Lum Mow (@allisterlm)
• Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)
• Murray Smith

Producer:

• Nick Rabe

Episode Sponsor:

• Christ College, Sydney

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Episode 22 - Show Notes

GIVEAWAY from Tulip Publishing (www.tulippublishing.com.au) includes -

• The Westminster Confession of Faith: A Study Guide for the 21st Century by Rowland S. Ward
• A Short Introduction to the Westminster Assembly and its Work by Rowland S. Ward
• God and Adam: Reformed Theology and the Creation Covenant by Rowland S. Ward

Recommended Resources - 

• Westminster Confession of Faith (Free Online Link)
• Westminster Confession of Faith (Reformers Bookshop Link)
• Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters by Carmen Joy Imes (Amazon Link)
• The Christian's Reasonable Service, Volume 4: Ethics and Eschatology by Wilhelmus A. Brakel

Christ College, Sydney
Preparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

** It's August giveaway time! This month we're giving away a pack of books thanks to Tulip Publishing. Check out this episode for all the details! **

Episode #21 of our podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.

In this episode chat about the topic of Worship and the Sabbath. What is worship - singing? gathered worship? all of life? Do we need to worship God in particular ways?  What is the 'regulative principle'? How do we think about gathered worship in the current climate of 'online church'? Join us as we discuss this important topic.


In this first season of the podcast we will hone in on the topics of the Westminster Confession of Faith, using them as a springboard for discussing how these important theological issues impact the life and mission of the church.

Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at [email protected].

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Episode Hosts:

• Allister Lum Mow (@allisterlm)
• Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)
• Murray Smith

Producer:

• Nick Rabe

Episode Sponsor:

• Christ College, Sydney

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Episode 21 - Show Notes

GIVEAWAY from Tulip Publishing (www.tulippublishing.com.au) includes -

• The Westminster Confession of Faith: A Study Guide for the 21st Century by Rowland S. Ward
• A Short Introduction to the Westminster Assembly and its Work by Rowland S. Ward
• God and Adam: Reformed Theology and the Creation Covenant by Rowland S. Ward

Recommended Resources - 

• Westminster Confession of Faith (Free Online Link)
• Westminster Confession of Faith (Reformers Bookshop Link)
• A Better Way: Rediscovering the Drama of God-Centered Worship by Michael Horton
• Westminster Directory of Public Worship discussed by Mark Dever and Sinclair Ferguson
• What Happens When We Worship? by Jonathan Landry Cruse
• We Become What We Worship: A Biblical Theology of Worship by G. K. Beale

Christ College, Sydney
Preparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Bonus Episode #3 of our podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.

In this special episode, Cam and Murray have a chat with Kelly Kapic about being a Theologian. They explore the  importance of theology for every Christian, and look at how theology intersects with every day life.

Dr Kelly M. Kapic is a lecturer at Covenant College, a liberal arts college in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. He is the author of several books including, A Little Book for New Theologians, which the guys discuss in today's episode.

Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at [email protected].

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Episode Hosts:

• Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)
• Murray Smith
• Kelly Kapic

Producer:

• Nick Rabe

Episode Sponsor:

• Christ College, Sydney

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Bonus Episode 3 - Show Notes

Recommended Resources - 

• A Little Book for New Theologians by Kelly Kapic
• All the Kelly Kapic books!

Christ College, Sydney
Preparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Episode #20 of our podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.

In this episode we dive into the topic of Christian Liberty. What is the exact nature of our freedom in Christ? How does it relate to the law? What are the limits of our freedom? Join us as we wrestle with these issues and more in this stimulating discussion.

In this first season of the podcast we will hone in on the topics of the Westminster Confession of Faith, using them as a springboard for discussing how these important theological issues impact the life and mission of the church.

Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at [email protected].

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Episode Hosts:

• Allister Lum Mow (@allisterlm)
• Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)
• Murray Smith

Producer:

• Nick Rabe

Episode Sponsor:

• Christ College, Sydney

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Episode 20 - Show Notes

• Jesus is the Mighty Mighty King by Colin Buchanan

Recommended Resources - 

• Westminster Confession of Faith (Free Online Link)
• Westminster Confession of Faith (Reformers Bookshop Link)
• The Freedom of the Christian by Martin Luther (available for free in this collection of classic works from Matthias Media)
• The Ten Commandments: A Guide to the Perfect Law of Liberty by Peter J. Leithart

Christ College, Sydney
Preparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Episode #19 of our podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.

Today we're exploring the topic of The Law of God. What is the threefold division of the law? What in the law is relevant today? How do the law and gospel relate? Join us as we discuss this often confusing topic in this interesting episode.

In this first season of the podcast we will hone in on the topics of the Westminster Confession of Faith, using them as a springboard for discussing how these important theological issues impact the life and mission of the church.

Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at [email protected].

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Episode Hosts:

• Allister Lum Mow (@allisterlm)
• Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)
• Murray Smith

Producer:

• Nick Rabe

Episode Sponsor:

• Christ College, Sydney

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Episode 19 - Show Notes

Recommended Resources - 

• Westminster Confession of Faith (Free Online Link)
• Westminster Confession of Faith (Reformers Bookshop Link)
• Delighting in the Law of the Lord by Jerram Barrs
• The Path of Faith by Brandon D. Crowe
• The 10 Commandments by Kevin DeYoung

Christ College, Sydney
Preparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Episode #18 of our podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.

Today we're exploring the Assurance of Grace and Salvation. What exactly is assurance? What's the difference between true and false assurance? How do we know we have assurance? How do we grow in our sense of assurance?

In this first season of the podcast we will hone in on the topics of the Westminster Confession of Faith, using them as a springboard for discussing how these important theological issues impact the life and mission of the church.

Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at [email protected].

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Episode Hosts:

• Allister Lum Mow (@allisterlm)
• Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)
• Murray Smith

Producer:

• Nick Rabe

Episode Sponsor:

• Christ College, Sydney

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Episode 18 - Show Notes

Recommended Resources - 

• Westminster Confession of Faith (Free Online Link)
• Westminster Confession of Faith (Reformers Bookshop Link)
• The Whole Christ by Sinclair B. Ferguson
• Assurance: Overcoming the Difficulty of Knowing Forgiveness by John Owen
• The Bible (find and memorise the promises of God!)
• The Promises of God by Charles H. Spurgeon and Tim Chester

Christ College, Sydney
Preparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.