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

In this Week's episode, Caleb is joined by Matt Ferguson (ThM, Bethlehem College and Seminary) to discuss the biblical understanding of forgiveness, contrasting unconditional, conditional, and two-dimensional views. Togeher they emphasizes the importance of repentance in forgiveness, explores Matthew 18 as the theological hub, and offer practical pastoral guidance on loving enemies and pursuing reconciliation.

Resources

1. Should We Forgive Apart from Repentance? by Matt Ferguson
2. The Way of Repentance: Embracing God's Gift for a Transformed Life by Chris Brauns⁠
3. Unpacking Forgiveness: Biblical Answers for Complex Questions and Deep Wounds⁠ by Chris Brauns
4. Making Sense of Forgiveness by Brad Hambrick
5. Biblical Boundaries of Forgiveness by Vee Chandler
6. Forgiveness and Justice by Brian Maier

In this episode Caleb is joned by Chris Brauns (DMin, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) senior pastor at the Red Brick Church in Stillman Valley, Illinois to discusses the biblical concept of repentance, its importance in the Christian life, and how it can be a source of joy rather than shame. Brauns shares personal stories, theological insights, and practical advice on how to understand, practice, and teach repentance in everyday life from his new book.

Resources

1. The Way of Repentance: Embracing God's Gift for a Transformed Life by Chris Brauns
2. Unpacking Forgiveness: Biblical Answers for Complex Questions and Deep Wounds by Chris Brauns
3. True Repentance by Thomas Boston

In this week's episode, Caleb and Cory Marsh (PhD, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) Professor of New Testament at Southern California Seminary unpack the core principles of evangelicalism, emphasizing the importance of biblical fundamentals, church fellowship, and theological education. Discover how to recover the vintage faith and understand what ought to truly define an evangelical today.

Resources:

1. Recovering a Vintage Faith: Five Fundamentals of Evangelical Identity by Cory Marsh
2. Evangelicalism in Modern Britain by David Bebbington
3. Jesus v. Evangelicals: A Biblical Critique of a Wayward Movement by Constantine Campbell