In this episode, Caleb is joined by Heath Lambert (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Jacksonville, Florida to discuss the history of therapy and biblical counseling, emphasizing the sufficiency of Scripture and the dangers of syncretism with secular psychology. They explores the theological roots of modern counseling movements and offers guidance for pastors and counselors today.

In this week's episode, Caleb is joined by S.A. Fix (PhD, Catholic University of America) is the Senior Pastor of Reformed Presbyterian Church of Bowie to discuss the theology of 1-2 Samuel. Together they discuss the main idea, purpose, structure, and key themes of the book.

Resources:

1. 1 Samuel by S.A. Fix
2. 2 Samuel by S.A. Fix
3. 1 Samuel: Looking on the Heart by Dale Ralph Davis
4. 2 Samuel: Out of Every Adversity by Dale Ralph Davis
5. A Son to Me: An Exposition of 1 & 2 Samuel by Peter Leithart

In this in-depth interview, Caleb sits down with Richard Blaylock (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Professor of Biblical Studies at University of Northwestern to explore the biblical, theological, and doctrinal aspects of divine reprobation, emphasizing its significance in understanding God's sovereignty, justice, and salvation history highlighting practical implications for believers.

Resources:

1. The Doctrine of Reprobation (article) by Richard Blaylock
2. Vessels of Wrath, Volume 1: The Witness of the Old Testament to Divine Reprobating Activity by Richard Blaylock
3. Vessels of Wrath, Volume 2: The Witness of the New Testament to Divine Reprobating Activity by Richard Blaylock
4. Predestination: An Introduction by Andy Naselli

The Gospel is not just a command—it's an offer accompanied by God's genuine desire for sinners to be saved. But what does that really mean for how we preach and present Christ?
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Sam Waldron (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) president of Covenant Baptist Theological to discuss the common misconceptions about the free offer of the gospel, exploring its biblical foundation, historical debates, and practical implications. Discover how God's universal call to repentance aligns with the sovereignty of His election, and why understanding this distinction transforms both your preaching and your assurance of salvation.

Resource:

1. The Crux of the Free Offer: A Biblical, Confessional, and Theological Explanation and Defense of the Well-Meant Offer of the Gospel by Sam Waldron
2. The Gospel Worthy of All Acceptation, or the Duty of Sinners to Believe by Andrew Fuller
3. Andrew Fuller by John Piper

In this week's episode, Caleb is joined by Ian Vaillancourt (PhD, University of St. Michael's College) associate professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Heritage Theological Seminary in Cambridge, Ontario to discuss his new book Unfolding Redemption. Together they explore the heart of the gospel in the story of Old Testament history.

Resources

1. Unfolding Redemption: The Heart of the Gospel in the Story of Old Testament History by Ian Vaillancourt
2. The Dawning of Redemption: The Story of the Pentateuch and the Hope of the Gospel by Ian Vaillancourt

In this episode, Caleb and Drew Sparks (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Pastor of Trinity Reformed Baptist Church explore the relationship between philosophy and theology, emphasizing the sufficiency of Scripture and how philosophy serves as a handmaiden to faith. The discussion covers topics like natural theology, the role of philosophy in understanding doctrines, and how to approach Scripture with a Christian metaphysic.

Resources

1. Institutes of Elenctic Theology by Francis Turretin
2. The Consequences of Ideas: Understanding the Concepts That Shaped Our World by R.C. Sproul
3. Just Words? by Paul Helm
4. Faith, Form, and Fashion: Classical Reformed Theology and Its Postmodern Critics by Paul Helm

In this episode, Caleb sits down with Michael Pereira (PhD student at Southern Seminary) to explore the significance of the divine missions of the Son and Spirit, the literal sense of Scripture, and how Old Testament prophecy anticipates New Testament fulfillment. Learn how to interpret Scripture in light of its divine and human authorship, and the unfolding revelation of God's redemptive plan.Resources

1. Hope of the Prophets: the Divine Missions and the Literal Sense of the Old Testament by Michael Pereira
2. “The Lord God Has Sent Me and His Spirit”: The Divine Missions, the Literal Sense, and Reading the Old Testament by Michael Pereira

Join Caleb and Jason DeRouchie (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Research Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Theology at Midwestern Seminary as they explore a Christ-centered interpretation of Scripture, emphasizing the unity, progressive development, and Christological focus of the Bible. Discover a practical framework for reading Scripture through Christ and how Old Testament shadows point to fulfillment in Jesus.

Resources:

1. A Redemptive-Historical, Christocentric Approach by Jason DeRouchie
2. Delighting in the Old Testament: Through Christ and for Christ by Jason DeRouchie
3. Understanding and Applying Jesus's Bible: The Old Testament for Christians by Jason DeRouchie
4. Enjoying Jesus's Bible: The Old Testament for Christians by Jason DeRouchie
5. How to Understand and Apply the Old Testament: Twelve Steps from Exegesis to Theology by Jason DeRouchie
6. What the Old Testament Authors Really Cared About: A Survey of Jesus' Bible Edited by Jason DeRouchie
7. Five Views of Christ in the Old Testament see chapter and response by Jason DeRouchie
8. 40 Questions About Biblical Theology by Jason DeRouchie, Oren Martin, and Andy Naselli

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Jordan Steffaniak (PhD,  University of Birmingham) President of the London Lyceum to discuss his new book on moral apologetics. Together, they talk about the importance of moral apologetics, grounding moral claims in Christian theology, and addressing contemporary issues like abortion, AI, and transhumanism from a biblical perspective.

Resources:

1. Moral Apologetics: A Short Companion by Jordan Steffaniak and James Dew

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Levi Secord (DEdMin, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) pastor of Christ Bible Church in Roseville, MN to discuss his new book Servant, Not Savior. Together, they offer a compelling biblical vision to help Christians understand their role and responsibilities within God's creation and civil government.

Resources:

1. ​Servant Not Savior: An Introduction to the Bible’s Teaching about Civil Government by Levi Secord
2. ​Did America Have a Christian Founding?: Separating Modern Myth from Historical Truth by Mark David Hall
3. ​A Christian Manifesto by Francis Shaeffer
4. ​The Ezra Institute