Reformed

What comes to mind when you think about God? In this episode of re:formed, hosts Ashley Spilker and Pete Nicholas from Redeemer Downtown explore one of the most foundational — and often misunderstood — questions of the Christian faith: What is God like?

Drawing from Scripture, theology, and everyday experience, Ashley and Pete unpack how God's character is revealed through the Bible, the life of Jesus, and the world around us. They discuss attributes like holiness, love, justice, and mercy — and how our understanding of God shapes not only what we believe, but how we live.

Whether you're new to Christianity, wrestling with doubts, or looking to deepen your faith, this conversation invites you to reimagine your view of God in light of who He truly is.

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This episode is our second episode looking at the Bible and follows on from Episode 2, with guest Dr. Bill Fullilove, where we looked at ‘How do we know what is true?’ 

Today, there is a strong emphasis in Western culture on the significance of stories (or metanarratives as they are sometimes called). The idea from influential speakers is that stories are important in helping us make sense of a chaotic world and help us situate ourselves within a wider narrative. However, the thought goes that these stories are not ‘true’, they are just useful myths. 

In this episode, we will explore with best-selling author Sally Lloyd-Jones, the significance of stories and why we need a ‘true story’ to live well and the nature of the Bible—that it is not primarily a collection of 66 different books (like a library) but is actually one coherent story.

The content of the Bible’s story; that it is all about Jesus Christ, that it isn’t just knowing about God through Jesus Christ but it is a poem and a song to move us to love him, that it helps us make sense of the world through a story of creation, fall, redemption, and New Creation, and that within that story we understand how to live by loving God, loving others, and loving God’s world. 

Follow along to learn about what the Bible is about and how a story can truly change our lives.

In episode 2, Redeemer Downtown leaders Ashley Spilker and Pete Nicholas, with special guest Dr. Bill Fullilove, will dive deep into the theme that touches on a foundational concept in Reformation theology—Sola Scriptura, Latin for “Scripture alone.”

This engaging conversation will give you valuable insights into the heart of Christian doctrine, exploring how historical events like the Reformation continue to influence modern believers.

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Welcome to the Re:formed Podcast! In this first episode, Redeemer Downtown leaders Ashley Spilker and Pete Nicholas dive deep into two crucial topics: The Purpose of Life and the Reformation. They also explore the significance of the Westminster Confession and its lasting impact on Christian thought and practice.

Throughout this episode, Ashley and Pete answer important questions such as:

What is the ultimate purpose of life from a Christian perspective?

How did the Reformation shape our understanding of faith and salvation?

Why is the Westminster Confession still relevant today?

This engaging conversation will give you valuable insights into the heart of Christian doctrine, exploring how historical events like the Reformation continue to influence modern believers.

Make sure to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you don't miss future episodes of the Reformed Podcast, where we unpack timeless truths and discuss their relevance for today!

If you're in New York City, join us on Sundays at 10 a.m. or 5 p.m. visit redeemerdt.com/ to learn more.