Reformed Podmatics

In this first episode since Pastor Mark's sabbatical, Pastor Zac welcomes to the show our friend and special guest co-host for the summer, Lucas Geiger, youth pastor of Escalon CRC in Escalon, CA.

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Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.

With Synod 2023 just around the corner for the Christian Reformed Church, Mark and Zac take some time to reflect together on recent developments within the denomination, and discuss arguments such as those put forward by the Better Together movement that we ought to prioritize unity and mission over sexual ethics. 

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Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.

In this week's episode Mark & Zac take up the questions of a listener regarding the daily practices and rhythms of prayer in the Reformed tradition. We hope this is both a practical and helpful discussion for learning how to grow deeper in your own prayer life as well as learning about Reformed prayer through the centuries. 

• Be Thou My Vision: A Liturgy for Daily Prayer, by Jonathan Gibson

• Directory for Publick Worship

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Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.

What Mark preparing for a sabbatical and Zac getting ready to step into his role for the summer, they discuss the "why" and the "what" of sabbaticals. 

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One point that got traction in our previous episode was the tendency of many Christians to choose a good reputation over faithfulness to God. In this episode we discuss how that happens among conservative and progressive groups.

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As the Christian Reformed Church shifts further away from an ethnic identity the question of who is directing the conversation about our future is often unspoken. In this podcast we ask how denominational discourse is curated and how the CRC might improve in being more biblical and more Reformed in our public conversations.

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One of the questions that many people in and outside the Church have about Christianity is, "What should I think about hell?" This episode seeks to provide biblical direction on the topic, as well as answering some common questions or challenges to the doctrine of hell.

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Many thanks to the Reformed Podmatics listener who has suggested today's topic: What does the Bible say about swearing, bad language, or cussing? We'll find that Scripture calls Christians to be careful with words, but at times gives permission to use strong language that has sometimes been incorrectly forbidden in the American evangelical church.

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Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark discuss books, podcasts, and other resources that have contributed to their spiritual growth.

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Everyone's a theologian! So goes the title of R.C. Sproul's excellent book, where readers are encouraged to think deeply about God, humanity, and the world. But what is the purpose or goal of doing theology?

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