The Reclamation Podcast

There are two ditches we can fall in when it comes to scripture.  One is the view that we are either saved or sanctified by the thoroughness of our understanding of doctrine.  The other is that doctrine is just divisive, so let's just love everyone and not worry about it.  Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis on this week's episode, as we attempt to help bring balance an clarity to the issue.  Spoiler, it's about Jesus. 

All of us were raised in some kind of tradition.  For those of us raised in the American Evangelical church, we are protestants by default.  Why though? What are the roots of Protestantism, and what are the distinctives?  Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis this week as we talk with Austin Suggs of the Gospel Simplicity YouTube channel, about why we think Reformed Protestantism is valid and helpful.

Okay, so we're saved.  Now what?  Move to a far away land and become a missionary? Sell all of our possessions and live in a commune? Stand on the street corner and scream for people to repent? Transform our culture through missional living? Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we explore what we believe the function of the church is in the world on this week's episode.

What is the role of the church in establishing God's Kingdom on earth? Is that even the duty of the church? Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis with our special guest, Pastor Tony Phelps, as we discuss Christian Nationalism, the role of the church in society, and our role as citizens of two kingdoms on this week's episode.

The Christian life is hard enough when we have hope in Christ, but for some reason, we want it to be harder.  We just can't believe that righteousness isn't our personal duty.  Jesus becomes a law giver, coach, or drill instructor, and we are left scrambling to keep all the plates spinning.  Is this what Jesus meant when he said he would give us rest for our souls? Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we discuss the good news that Sanctification, or the process of being formed in Christ, is a promise, not a threat. 

What does Jesus mean when he says we must deny ourselves in Matthew 16? Is that part of the gospel, or the essence of faith, or something else altogether? Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we explore this subject in this week's episode.

How do we reconcile our sufferings in life with the promise of being transformed from "Glory to Glory"? What should we expect from our lives as followers of Jesus this side of eternity?  Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we discuss these and other questions with our special guest Jeremiah Hurt on this week's episode.

Come to Jesus.  He'll take away all your worries and troubles and give you success in every area of life, take away all your addictions, give you all of the good feelings and outcomes and none of the bad ones...if you will surrender, believe, obey, and love him enough.  For many of us, this is how we view, or at least, have viewed Christianity on some level.  Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we discuss why this version of Christianity actually falls short, and leaves many people disillusioned instead of comforted and assured in this week's episode.  

What is our motivation for holiness as Christians?  Is it obligation, duty, or fear? Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we explore what the scriptures have to say about what should be propelling us toward Christ-likeness in this week's episode.

How often do we hear the idea of being "fallen from grace" used in pop culture to describe someone who has committed a heinous sin? Not only do we hear that in pop culture, but sometimes even from well meaning brothers and sisters. Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis this week as we explore what Paul was actually getting at when he says this in Galatians 5:4.