The American Reformer Podcast

The most interesting man in Presbyterianism, C.R. Wiley, joins the American Reformer crew to talk about seminaries, pastoring, and how to walk into a hospital like you own the place.   In Episode 34 of The American Reformer Podcast, Josh Abbotoy, Timon Cline, and Chris Wiley engage in a candid discussion about the need for a shift in the approach to pastoral training. Drawing from their experiences and observations, they explore the limitations of current seminary models, emphasizing the importance of cultivating pastors who are not only well-versed in theology but also competent, compelling, and community-oriented.   Listen in for a fresh perspective on what it truly means to be a pastor—one who can bridge the gap between the pulpit and the community, embodying a comprehensive understanding of spiritual leadership in the 21st century.   #CRWiley #Pastor #Ministry #Community #Seminary #AmericanReformer #Podcast   C.R. Wiley is Pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Battle Ground, Washington, Co-Host of "The Theology Pugcast," and has been married for 30 years with three grown children. He has written for Touchstone Magazine, Modern Reformation, Sacred Architecture, The Imaginative Conservative, Front Porch Republic, National Review Online, and First Things, among others. His most recent book is, "In the House of Tom Bombadil" (2021). He is also the author of, "The Household and the War for the Cosmos" published by Canon Press (2019). He is a board member of the Academy of Philosophy and Letters, as well as New Saint Andrews College.   Learn more about C.R. Wiley's work: https://crwiley.com/ https://twitter.com/crwiley1962 https://thetheologypugcast.com/ https://americanreformer.org/author/c-r-wiley/   Buy Chris's latest book: https://canonpress.com/products/in-the-house-of-tom-bombadil/   ––––––   Follow American Reformer across Social Media: X / Twitter – https://www.twitter.com/amreformer Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmericanReformer/ Website – https://americanreformer.org/   Promote a vigorous Christian approach to the cultural challenges of our day, by donating to The American Reformer: https://americanreformer.org/donate/   Follow Us on Twitter: Josh Abbotoy – https://twitter.com/Byzness Timon Cline – https://twitter.com/tlloydcline   The American Reformer Podcast is hosted by Josh Abbotoy and Timon Cline, recorded remotely in the United States, and edited by Jared Cummings.   Subscribe to our Podcast, "The American Reformer" Get our RSS Feed – https://americanreformerpodcast.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-american-reformer-podcast/id1677193347 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1V2dH5vhfogPIv0X8ux9Gm?si=a19db9dc271c4ce5

William Wolfe, Jon Whitehead and Josh Abbotoy break down the controversy around a amicus brief rently filed by the Southern Baptist Convention and various SBC entities, and contextualize it within the convention's broader ongoing response to allegations of abuse of cover-ups within the Convention.   Follow American Reformer: https://twitter.com/AmReformer Follow Josh Abbotoy: https://twitter.com/AmReformer Follow William Wolfe: https://twitter.com/William_E_Wolfe Follow Jon Whitehead: https://twitter.com/jrwhitehead

The American Reformer team heard rumors of white smoke rising from Doug Wilson's house in Moscow, so they decided to sit down with the newly elected CREC Pope, Uri Brito (Presiding Minister of the CREC) to talk about his the denomination's history and polity, his new role, and the influence of Abraham Kuyper. 

After some cajoling on Twitter, D.G. Hart, professor of history at Hillsdale, joins Josh and Timon for a rousing conversation about liberalism in America, the new Christian right, and, of course, Christian nationalism. 

Josh and Timon rebut Twitter predictions that the Christian Nationalist movement is over and survey Josh’s recent series on The Regime. 

Twitter Space discussion from 9/14/2023 with Josh Abbotoy, Timon Cline, and friends discussing Christian Nationalism one year on. 

In a wide ranging discussion, Josh and Timon talk with Joe Rigney and Glenn Moots about their July 4 response in American Reformer to D.G. Hart, "The Myth of Liberal, Secular America."    Show Notes:  The Myth of “Liberal, Secular America” - American Reformer

Jon Harris, author, producer, and host of the Conversations That Matter podcast, joins Josh and Timon to talk about his provocative American Reformer debut article: "Conservative Nazi Hunters."    Show Notes: Conservative Nazi Hunters Conversations That Matter TruthScript

Ben Crenshaw, a 2023 Cotton Mather Fellow and PhD candidate at Hillsdale College, joins Josh and Timon to unpack his recent article, 'The Power of Nationalism: A Defense,' the nature of the American Constitutional Order and its possible futures. They discuss studying politics at Hillsdale, the life of Jonathan Mayhew, and understanding nationalism. They also delve into the concept of natural rights and the dysfunction of government, exploring future possibilities like a more aggressive executive posture or a weakened national status.

Josh and Timon crammed to study up on foundationalism for this show and what they discovered will shock you. Far from a scary anti-American or anti-Christian philosophy, this curious political philosophy is as American as apple pie.