Reformed Podmatics

What are some distinctive traits of Reformed youth ministry? Today we welcome special guest, Pastor Patrick Anthony, to Reformed Podmatics for a discussion on the purpose and goal of youth group.

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Which non-Reformed theologians and pastors are doing Christ-centered ministry in a way that is blessing Reformed believers? What criteria do we use to evaluate who is influencing our life and doctrine? Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark give their lists of non-Reformed voices that have blessed them.

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Polls suggest that churchgoers are becoming less and less likely to officially join a church and worship every week with that congregation. There are a number of factors that contribute to this phenomenon of "nomadic spirituality." Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark discuss some of the dangers of transience, both for pastors and for the average churchgoer.

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Christ is Risen! He is Risen, indeed!

Enjoy this short episode on why it's great to be a Reformed Christian on Easter Sunday. 

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In recent years the Church has endured a spate of moral failings of influential leaders. What leads to such catastrophes? How can a Christian respond when a trusted pastor falls? 

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What is your most foundational identity? American? Mother? Alumnus? Member of ______ church? One of the questions Jesus came to answer was the question of identity. Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark look to Scripture and Reformed theology for insights on this essential matter.

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Must a Christian choose between Sola Scriptura and tradition? As debate rages around interpreting God's Word, this issue is often at the center of the argument.

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"I take the Bible seriously, but..."

Christians know we should signal our devotion to God's Word, but does the Bible have functional authority over our life and doctrine? Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark explore some threats to biblical authority and present a high view of God's Word, which will not only lead us into life but will confront every person's sin.

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How central is repentance to the Christian life? In this episode of Reformed Podmatics Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark not only define repentance but teach on the "ethos" of the penitent Christian life. Understanding this topic is essential if we are going to have productive conversations about sin and salvation through Christ.

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What are some theological principles that aid us in determining which songs (or even which musical styles) are best suited for a congregation's worship of God? Pastor Zac and Pastor Mark dive into the topic of church music in this week's episode of Reformed Podmatics.

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