One of the more important technological advancements over the past several years has come in the form of artificial intelligence. From social media algorithms to ChatGPT, many of these developments promise to change the world as we know it. So how can Christians joyfully discern both the promise and the peril of them? Join us as Pastor Mark and Pastor Zac sit down to think it over.

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Lutherans and Methodists and Charismatics, oh my! While Christians have unity in Christ, there is also great diversity in our family tree. In this episode we look at various denominations in their best light and ask what the Lord might have to teach us through traditions outside our own.

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What does it mean to be a man? What is God's calling on a Christian man? What does God teach us in the Bible about masculinity?

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With Israel re-entering the news cycle, many Christians are asking theological questions concerning the connection between Israel and the Church. Did the Christian Church replace Israel? Whose side should a Christian take in the current conflict between Israel and Palestine?

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This week we're excited to have "concerned layman" Simon Veenstra on the show. In this episode Simon shares about his theological journey in coming to more deeply value the Reformed faith and his perspective as a highly involved layman from Brampton, Ontario and Classis Toronto. 

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In this episode we are joined by Rev. Pete VanderBeek, who serves as a Situational Transitional Minister in the CRC. Pete is a self-proclaimed "revisionist," and here he shares his thoughts on the past, present, and future of the CRC.

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Rev. Stephen Hamidu joins us from Veenstra Theological Seminary in eastern Nigeria. After serving a church in the CRC of Nigeria, Stephen now serves as professor of systematic theology, ethics, and pastoral care.

For information on how to support Veenstra Theological Seminary please contact Stephen at [email protected]. 

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The pastor of Rochester CRC in Rochester, NY, Anthony Selvaggio, joins us for this week's episode. Anthony served the Lord for several yeras in the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America, and in this episode he shares his thoughts on the similarities and differences between the RPCNA and the CRC.

Anthony's Published Works Include:

• Considering Job

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Our first conversation in the "Reformed Perspectives" series is with Pastor Paul Van Maaren of First Reformed Church of Sheldon, Iowa. The congregation in Sheldon recently departed from the Reformed Church in America and became affiliated with the Alliance of Reformed Churches. In this conversation we learn about the state of the RCA and how things are going in the newly formed ARC.

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Things have been getting very interesting in the Reformed world over the past few years, both within the CRC and without. So in this week's episode we're kicking off a new series where we'll be trying to consider where things are and where things are headed. Today we reflect on some of the bigger trends within the Reformed churches today and how we've gotten here, and in the weeks to come we'll be getting some interesting guests from around the Reformed community (and the globe) to help give us some perspective on what the Lord is doing all around us today.

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Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.