The CBMW Podcast
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The CBMW Podcast is dedicated to conversation on issues related to gender, sexuality, and biblical anthropology. Thanks for listening!
Episodes
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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.
Mar 10, 2025 • 17min
On Transgender Surgery and Mental Illness
On this episode, Denny, Colin, and Jon discuss a new Oxford study that draws shocking conclusions about transgender surgery and mental illness.
Mar 4, 2025 • 25min
On the ESV Genesis 3:16 Update
On this episode, Denny, Colin, and Jon discuss the English Standard Version’s (ESV) new translation update on Genesis 3:16.
Feb 24, 2025 • 50min
On Authority with Jonathan Leeman
On this episode, Jonathan Swan and Denny Burk are joined by Jonathan Leeman (9Marks) to discuss his new book, Authority: How Godly Rule Protects the Vulnerable, Strengthens Communities, and Promotes Human Flourishing.
