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In today’s episode, Rev. Andrew Compton and Dr. Alan Strange reflect on a critical cultural, political, and religious piece in our day and age. That of the recent abortion ruling this past summer by the Supreme Court. Our fine professors will kick off a 4-part series on The Gospel for a Post-Roe Society, beginning with some background to Roe v. Wade and the Christian response to it.

In today’s episode, Rev. Paul Ipema of Divine Hope Reformed Bible Seminary elaborates on what he means by “Reclaiming the Cure of Souls in an Age of Pastoral Confusion” and how that relates to not only preaching but to spiritual guidance and direction.

In today’s episode, guest lecturer and professor of ministerial studies at Divine Hope Reformed Bible Seminary, Rev. Paul Ipema, gives us a timely word on Christian counseling and a word of advice for those studying in seminary seeking to enter the world of pastoral ministry someday.

In today’s episode, Dr. Cornelis Venema addresses some of the assaults on the doctrines of justification and sanctification: (1) Federal Vision theology as espoused by Norman Shepherd, and (2) the radical antinomian/anti-Lordship salvation views of Zane Hodges. 

In today's episode, Dr. Cornelis Venema leads us in a two-part series on justification and sanctification. This first episode deals with Reformer John Calvin's view on the relationship between those two fundamental doctrines, followed next time with Dr. Venema's addressing the topic of the dispute of these doctrines within many Reformed and Presbyterian and broadly evangelical contexts.

When we think of the faithful preaching of the Word of God as the Word of God, as the voice of Christ himself, does that mean Christ is adding chapters to the books of Scripture every Lord’s Day? Are faithful sermons adding to the canon if we rightfully call it God’s Words being preached? In today’s episode, Dr. Beach addresses these objections and more.

In today’s episode, Dr. J. Mark Beach, Professor of Ministerial and Doctrinal Studies, addresses a most peculiar question: Is hearing faithful preaching equivalent to hearing the voice of Christ himself? In other words, is it appropriate to affirm that faithful preaching is, indeed, the very word of God?

Dr. Alan Strange, a Professor of Apologetics and Church History at Mid-America Reformed Seminary, dives into the heated conflict between Arius and Athanasius during the Council of Nicaea. He discusses Arius's controversial views on Christ's nature and the theological implications of his stance against modalism. The conversation highlights Athanasius's strong defense of the co-essentiality of the Father and Son, and the aftermath of Nicaea in shaping orthodox theology amidst ongoing confusion about the Trinity. A fascinating exploration of early church disputes!

Alan Strange, a Professor of Apologetics and Church History, delves into the contributions of early Church Fathers Irenaeus and Tertullian. He discusses Irenaeus' significant role in confronting heresy, particularly Gnosticism and Montanism, while introducing the important theological concept of recapitulation. Strange highlights Irenaeus' view of Christ as the new Adam. The conversation also explores Tertullian's transformation from paganism to a leading figure in Latin Christian thought, emphasizing his profound writings and moral teachings.

In today's episode, Dr. Alan Strange continues his series on the early church by examining one of the great apologists and defenders of the Christian faith, Justin Martyr, and a rather complex theologian named Origen.