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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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.
Feb 19, 2025 • 19min
What About Gender Essentialism?
On this episode, Jon is joined by Kyle Claunch and Michael Carlino to talk about gender essentialism and a recent piece they contributed to Eikon Journal.
Feb 10, 2025 • 25min
How Rejecting Gender Essentialism Gets You Transgenderism
On this episode, Denny, Colin, and Jon discuss a chapter from the egalitarian book Discovering Biblical Equality called “Image of God and Divine Presence: A Critique of Gender Essentialism.”
Feb 6, 2025 • 17min
No More Men in Women’s Sports
On this episode, Denny, Colin, and Jon discuss Trump’s order banning men from competing in women’s sports, what are the biological grounds for the order, and what are some of the massive cultural implications.
