The CBMW Podcast
The CBMW Podcast is dedicated to conversation on issues related to gender, sexuality, and biblical anthropology. Thanks for listening!
Latest episodes
Jun 3, 2025 • 16min
Fuller Seminary’s Untenable “Third Way”
On this episode, Jon Swan and Colin Smothers discuss why Fuller Seminary’s new position on marriage and sexuality is untenable and won’t satisfy anybody.
May 19, 2025 • 24min
Juan Sanchez Explains SBC Amendment on Male-Only Pastors
On this episode, Juan Sanchez joins Jon and Denny to discuss an SBC Amendment on male-only pastors that will be introduced next month at the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention in Dallas.
May 12, 2025 • 21min
Trump’s HHS Takes On Pediatric Gender Ideology
On this episode, Jon Swan, Denny Burk, and Colin Smothers discuss a new report from Trump’s HHS that challenges the medical establishment status quo on pediatric “gender-affirming” care.
May 5, 2025 • 26min
Union University Takes a Stand on Anthropology
On this episode, Jon and Colin are joined by Dr. Ray Van Neste to discuss a new framework on anthropology published by Union University.
Link to the statement: https://www.uu.edu/about/framework-for-biblical-anthropology.cfm
Apr 28, 2025 • 19min
The Progressive War Against Confessional Orthodoxy
On this episode, Jon, Denny, and Colin discuss how the papacy of Pope Francis, controversy at Calvin University, and women pastors in the Southern Baptist Convention all relate to the progressive war against confessional orthodoxy.
Apr 14, 2025 • 21min
No Brakes on the Trans Train in Colorado
On this episode, Jon Swan, Denny Burk, and Colin Smothers discuss two radical bills in the Colorado State legislature that would cause parents to lose custody of their own children if they don’t affirm their gender identity and would also expand access to controversial transgender procedures.
Apr 9, 2025 • 16min
A Feminist’s Attempt to Shave Aslan’s Mane
On this episode of The CBMW Podcast, Jon Swan, Denny Burk, and Colin Smothers discuss a report that Greta Gerwig, director of a new Narnia series, is considering casting Meryl Streep to voice Aslan.
Mar 31, 2025 • 19min
Battling Transgender Ideology in Kentucky
On this episode, Jon and Colin discuss a recent appearance by Colin on Kentucky’s Education Television where he debated HB495, a bill that addresses so-called “conversion therapy” and tax-funded transgender procedures.
Mar 24, 2025 • 17min
The Morality of Is-ness and Ought-ness
On this episode, Jon Swan, Denny Burk, and Colin Smothers discuss Colin’s new WORLD Opinion article, “Is-ness and Ought-ness,” and how only the Christian worldview can adjudicate between what is and what ought to be.
Mar 17, 2025 • 22min
What About the Term ‘Patriarchy’?
On this episode, Jon, Denny, and Colin compare and contrast the terms “complementarianism” and “patriarchy” and discuss the wisdom of adopting each label.
