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Mid-America Reformed Seminary
Join the faculty of Mid-America Reformed Seminary as they discuss everything from theology to cultural issues from a Reformed perspective.
*The opinions presented in each episode are those of the individual speaker and do not necessarily represent the views of the Seminary.*
*The opinions presented in each episode are those of the individual speaker and do not necessarily represent the views of the Seminary.*
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Feb 3, 2022 • 16min
115. Conditional Forgiveness and Repentance
We are looking forward to this new year of podcasting! We have a great lineup of episodes in store for your listening pleasure. In this first episode of the new year, Dr. J. Mark Beach will be taking us through a series on the relationship between repentance and forgiveness, addressing the question, particularly, of whether forgiveness is conditional upon repentance.

Dec 30, 2021 • 17min
114. Looking at Christmas Hymns Pt. 2
In our last episode of 2021, Dr. Strange continues to examine Christmas hymns, this time looking at “Once in Royal David’s City.”

Dec 23, 2021 • 19min
Looking at Christmas Hymns Pt. 1
In these last remaining days of 2021, and as we particularly look forward to celebrating Christmas with friends and family, some of us are, no doubt, also looking forward to singing carols and Christmas hymns. Joining the podcast is Dr. Alan Strange, Professor of Church History, who’ll be taking us through a couple of Christmas hymns and helping us explore their theological depth.

Dec 16, 2021 • 30min
Homosexuality and Pastoral Guidance
In today’s episode, Dr. Venema wraps up our series on homosexuality by providing a crucial component in this matter: pastoral guidance.

Dec 9, 2021 • 23min
The Bible and Homosexuality
In today’s episode, Dr. Venema begins to look at Scripture, starting in Genesis as a basis for human sexuality. He then looks at various texts in the Old and New Testaments concerned with homosexuality with that framework in mind. As we move through Scripture, we're increasingly challenged to come to a proper understanding of these texts in light of the current cultural climate the Church finds itself in.

Dec 9, 2021 • 32min
The Bible, Homosexuality, and Revisionism
In today’s episode, Dr. Venema continues his review of some New Testament Scripture passages on the issue of homosexuality and then begins to assess the revisionist interpretation of them; that is, how do those who affirm homosexual unions interpret these texts?

Dec 2, 2021 • 23min
The Doctrine of Scripture
In today’s episode, Dr. Venema begins a series on a critical matter that we see happening in the church today: the discussion around homosexuality and the church’s response to it. Of utmost importance to this discussion is the foundation of God’s Word, and that’s where Dr. Venema will begin as well: The Doctrine of Scripture.

Nov 25, 2021 • 18min
A Book About Social Justice Pt 2
In today’s episode, Rev. Andrew Compton continues his review of "Confronting Injustice without Compromising" Truth by Thaddeus Williams. He looks at Williams’ assessment of the “gospel question” and social justice and what this book may even say to conservatives.

Nov 18, 2021 • 21min
A Book About Social Justice Pt 1
In today’s episode, Rev. Andrew Compton introduces us to a fascinating read on social justice: Confronting Injustice Without Compromising Truth by Thaddeus Williams.

Nov 11, 2021 • 32min
Worship: Some Questions and Answers
In today’s episode, Dr. J. Mark Beach, Rev. Andrew Compton, and Dr. Glen Clary wrap up the conversation on worship as they seek to address some common questions and answers related to worship, such as “What is the regulative principle of worship?” “What about instruments,” “Is Zoom/live-stream worship really worship?”