Orthodoxy

In this episode, I got to talk with Dr. Jared Compton. Dr. Compton has been on this podcast before and is one of my favorite theologians. Jared graduated from Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary with his M.Div and from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School with his Ph.D. He has written and co-written three books, Biblical Theology according to the Apostles: How the Earliest Christians Told Israel’s Story, Three Views on Israel and the Church in Romans 9–11, and Psalm 110 and the Logic of Hebrews. Dr. Compton has also written for many publications including Desiring God and The Gospel Coalition.

We discussed how to read the Bible the way the Bible reads the Bible, that is, how to do proper Biblical theology. We also talked about Romans 9-11 and how modern Christians should interpret Pauls writings in these chapters. We finally discussed how Christians can use their understanding of Romans 9-11 to build a political philosophy related to the current war in Israel.

Today marks one year since Israel was brutally attacked by the terrorist group, Hamas. We encourage all who listen to this podcast to pray that God would bring peace and justice to the Middle East.

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In this episode, I got to talk with Dr. Samuel Parkison. Dr. Parkison has his M.Div, Th.M., and Ph.D. from the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is currently the Associate Professor of Theological Studies at Gulf Theological Seminary in the United Arab Emirates. He has authored several books including Proclaiming the Triune God: The Doctrine of the Trinity in the Life of the Church, Irresistible Beauty: Beholding Triune Glory in the Face of Jesus Christ, and his newest book, To Gaze Upon God: The Beatific Vision in Doctrine, Tradition, and Practice.

Dr. Parkison and I discussed the lost beatific doctrine. We talked about what it is, where it can be seen in Scripture, and how the doctrine has developed through church history. We also discussed the transfiguration of Christ and the theological implications of that event. Finally, we talked about the glory and substance found in the glorified Christian in Heaven. I hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, I had a conversation with Tammy Peterson. Tammy is the wife of Dr. Jordan Peterson, the world-famous psychologist and author. Tammy recently converted to Catholicism so we discussed the reasons for her conversion and why she chose the Catholic Church instead of a Protestant Church or the Eastern Orthodox Church. We also discussed the role of architecture and fashion in our society and how they can help orient our lives toward what is good and true. We talked about the food industry and how it has become too complicated and foreign. We also discussed the carnivore diet and how it changed her and her family’s lives. I hope you enjoy!

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Yesterday Dr. Steven Lawson was terminated from every single ministry position he held after over four decades of service. I discuss this situation and how Christians are responding to it in this episode. I also talk about High Point Church and Nic Gibson.

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In this episode, I got to talk with Katy Faust. Katy is the founder and President of Them Before Us – a global movement defending children’s right to their mother and father. She has written for USA Today, WORLD Magazine, Daily Signal, The Federalist, and many other publications. She has written or co-written three books – Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City, Them Before Us, and Pro Child Politics.

We discussed whether or not Christian parents should send their children to government schools, how the next generations are going to have to pay for the mistakes of this generation, and how to rebuild institutions that have been destroyed by liberalism. I hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, I got to talk with the Preaching Pastor at Emannuel Church in North Carolina, Alex DiPrima. Alex graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary with his Master's and his PhD. He has written extensively on Charles Spurgeon, his writing includes Spurgeon and the Poor: How the Gospel Compels Christian Social Concern and the books we discuss on this podcast, Spurgeon: A Life.

In our discussion, we talked about Spurgeon’s conversion to Christianity, the dynamics of a megachurch, how Spurgeon became The Prince of Preachers and much more. I enjoyed my conversation with Alex DiPrima, I hope you will too.

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In this episode, I got to interview Dr. Nathan Finn. Dr. Finn is the Executive Director at the Institute for Transformational Leadership, Professor of Faith and Culture at North Greenville University, and the author of many books including, Historical Theology for the Church. Co-edited with Jason G. Duesin. He serves as a Senior Fellow for Religious Liberty for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, a Senior Fellow for the Land Center for Faith and Culture, a Fellow for the Bush Center for Faith and Culture, and a Fellow for the Center for Baptist Renewal. He also directs student and faculty programs for the International Alliance for Christian Education (IACE) and is a senior editor of Integration: A Journal for Faith and Learning.

We discussed a chapter in the book, Social Conservatism for the Common Good by David S. Dockery. In this chapter, David Dockery writes about Robert P. George’s political theory and how it relates to cobelligerency. We talk about Protestants partnering with Catholics in pursuit of a political common good, Billy Graham and his impact on Christian unity and fellowship, and how one can come to practical political partnerships without forsaking their orthodox Christian conviction.

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In this episode, I got to talk with Dr. Scott Jensen. Dr. Jensen ran to be the Governor of Minnesota in 2022 against the current Governor, Tim Walz. Tim Walz was recently chosen by Kamala Harris to be her running mate in the 2024 Presidential race. Scott Jensen knows a lot about Tim Walz and his rhetoric, record, and failures in the political realm. Scott and I talked about who Tim Walz is, and how Americans need to sift through the lying and manipulation in politics to truly figure out who our politicians are. We also discussed an essay on evil and stupidity by Dietrich Bonhoeffer and how that essay related directly to this election. I hope you enjoy.

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In this episode, I got to talk with Megan Basham. Megan is a culture reporter at the Daily Wire and has written for many publications including First Things, National Review, WORLD Magazine, The Telegraph, and The Wall Street Journal. She recently wrote a book called Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda.

Megan and I discussed how “climate change” rhetoric and advocacy made its way into the American Evangelical church in the 1990s and how that started a widespread spiral toward a more liberal theology in the church. We also discussed her controversy with Christian apologist Gavin Ortlund. Megan talks about Timothy Keller and other prominent Christians in America and their equivocating theology that has become the mainstream theological approach for many young Christians. We finally discussed Megans own testimony and the proper Christian response to pastors and shepherds who are for sale: the true testimony of Jesus Christ.

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In this episode, I talked about the best books I've read through over the past year.

Rediscovering Holiness - J.I. Packer

Biblical Typology - Vern S. Poythress | https://youtu.be/fw-8OXzmHVY?si=avlsGh1idmC0livI

Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age - Rosaria Butterfield | https://open.spotify.com/episode/32jdwlaJG9lAhfpjDu3x03?si=bb114dfb4c624fad

The Justice and Goodness of God - Thomas R. Schreiner | https://youtu.be/WBMrfTCsLz0?si=BAONcW5tBbARUkZE

Chronicles of Narnia: The Horse and His Boy, The Silver Chair, The Last Battle - C.S. Lewis |

The Pilgrims Regress - C.S. Lewis | https://youtu.be/KIqA5A4Ugbo?si=OA3PXS0YMSB6n3Od

Keeping In Step With The Spirit - J.I. Packer

Crisis of Confidence - Carl Trueman

Honorable Mentions:

Tolkien Dogmatics - Austin Freeman | https://youtu.be/LF5f6pKRmgE?si=SvGCt_hqZuMlFQhc

The Complete Works of John Owen: Apostasy From the Gospel, The Church, the Scriptures, and the Sacraments

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