Reformed Podmatics

Part 1 of this short series compared different denominations in the Reformed wing of the Church. In this episode we look for different emphases within each Reformed denomination. Some see doctrine as paramount, while others consider piety as the center of the Christian life, and still others view transformation as the highest goal of the Church.

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Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.

You want to find a Reformed church? What are your options and what are some of the basic differences among denominations in the Reformed wing of the Church?

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Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.

What's the story behind the author of The Pilgrim's Progress? What lessons can we gain from his life and writing that will help us in our way to meeting Jesus?

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Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.

Zac and Mark (virtually) sit down with Rev. Paul VanderKlay to discuss the Christian Reformed Church and evangelism in the 21st century.

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Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.

What are some of the joys and struggles to life in a rural church? In this episode Zac and Mark discuss their experiences as pastors in the agricultural community of Ripon, California.

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Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.

Can we trust that we have the right books in our Bibles? What criteria was used in determining what should be included in our Bibles?

Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.

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Zac and Mark detail some of the ways God is working at Almond Valley CRC. How does the Bible's description of a healthy church compare and contrast with the American evangelical expectation of a good congregation?

Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.

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Put on your yamaka, it's time for Hanukkah! Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark dive into the Apocrypha to explain the origins of this Jewish holiday.

Origins of Hanukkah video by Kings and Generals

Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.

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Four hundred years separate the conclusion of the Old Testament from the birth of Jesus. What happened in Israel during that time and how does it impact our understanding of the ministry of Jesus?

Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.

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Two pastors who love sports talk about the blessings and the dangers of devotion to "the team." 

"Identity and the Thing" - by the New Time Religion Podcast

"Once Brothers" ESPN 30 for 30 Episode

"The Two Escobars" ESPN 30 for 30 Episode

Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.

Visit www.almondvalley.org for information about Almond Valley Christian Reformed Church in Ripon, CA.