This week I had the joy of having an extended conversation with Randy Alcorn on the subject of happiness and also on heaven. I must say that by the end, your soul will be encouraged and be filled with hope and joy as we remind you about the end of the story and the age to come. 

You can find out more about Randy by on Twitter at @randyalcorn or by his website at http://www.epm.org . 

Song: “Oh Happiness” by David Crowder Band.

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Happiness & Heaven

Join Calvinist Batman as he brings on a guest each episode and talks about a different cultural and/or theological issue. The guests cover a wide range. Some are popular conference speakers and well-known pastors and others are unknowns or anonymous Christians accounts on Twitter. Each guest has deep integrity and brings something unique and valuable to the discussion. Listen as people call in and ask Calvinist Batman and his guests questions by calling 727-228-2278. Calvinist Batman's protection extends past Gotham when listening to this podcast. Enjoy!

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This week I join Philip Ryken and talk about Lord of the Rings for the first time on the show. Being a Calvinist, it's long overdue. It's a good talk as we discuss the metaphors Tolkien gave us in this classic trilogy.

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 Philip Ryken's contact information –

Website: https://www.wheaton.edu/about-wheaton/leadership/president-ryken/ 

Twitter: @DailyRyken

SONG: “Yet I Will Praise“ by Andy Park. 

Book Recommendations ––
  
The Lord of the Rings: One Volume
 


Christianity Rediscovered 
 


American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America 
 


On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life through Great Books 




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A Tolkien Heavy Episode

For a special episode, I joined Matthew Everhart at his church in front of a live audience and had a wonderful talk about Jonathan Edwards, joy, books, comics, and confessionalism. Also(!!!), don't forget to listen to the bonus Q&A; session we recorded immediately after the show. 

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Matthew Everhart's contact information –

Website: http://faithepc.net 

Twitter: @matt_everhart

SONG: “God You Are My God“ by Desperation Band. 

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The Chronicles of Narnia 
 


Moby Dick (Wordsworth Classics) 



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Edwardian Joy Down In My Heart (Where?)

It's Reformation Day time again and we're back again with another episode about Martin Luther. Josh Hammon joins me as we talk about his new book that is the perfect intro to Luther. 

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SONG: “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God“ by Shai Linne (and Luther, I guess). 

Book Recommendations ––
  
Forever Words: The Unknown Poems
 


50 Women Every Christian Should Know: Learning from Heroines of the Faith 
 


The Space Trilogy (Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra, That Hideous Strength) by C.S. Lewis (2011) Paperback 
 


The Joy Project: An Introduction to Calvinism (with Study Guide) 



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Illustrative Luther

This week Boz Tchividjian & Shira Berkovits join me to discuss a heavy but needed subject: child protection from predators. We discuss the problems and offer some thoughts on how to fix them. Sadly, we did not have the time to go as long as I wanted to so I encourage everyone to buy the book. If you are a pastor, it should be a requirement. Period. 

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 Boz Tchividjian's contact information –

Website: http://www.netgrace.org 

Twitter: @bozt

 Shira Berkovits' contact information –

Website: https://www.jewishsacredspaces.org 

Twitter: @JSacredSpaces

SONG: “Worthy King“ by Brian & Katie Torwalt. 

Book Recommendations ––
  
The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich
 


Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town 
 


Beneath a Ruthless Sun: A True Story of Violence, Race, and Justice Lost and Found 
 


Jesus Unbound: Liberating the Word of God from the Bible 
 


On Guard: Preventing and Responding to Child Abuse at Church 
 


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Safeguarding Children

This week Aimee Byrd and I discuss friendships between the genders. This is one of the most important books and interviews I've done since the beginning. 

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Website: http://www.alliancenet.org/mos/housewife-theologian 

Twitter: @aimeebyrdhwt

SONG: “I Will Praise You“ by Justin Rizzo. 

Book Recommendations ––
  
Women in the World of the Earliest Christians: Illuminating Ancient Ways of Life
 


God and the Crisis of Freedom: Biblical and Contemporary Perspectives 
 


Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition: Recovering the Genius of Premodern Exegesis 



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