Old Paths Podcast

S2:E2—The Evil of RomanismBenjamin, Michael, & Cody discuss the evil of Romanism. They touch on the historic and confessional Reformed position that the Pope is the Antichrist; they raise 2 Thessalonians 2 and relate it to Daniel 7; and, drawing on Calvin's work, The Necessity of Reforming the Church, they highlight some differences between the Reformed and Romanists, such as: Worship Sacraments Salvation Church GovernmentAlso touched on in this episode: Has Romanism profited Protestantism in any way? Is it good to be Protestant or not? What are some ways we can reclaim our Protestant heritage? Can Romanists join a Christian Nationalist project? How dangerous is Rome? Do Romanists read their Bibles? How do Romanists conceive of America's founding and origination?

SEASON 2: EPISODE 1In the first episode of 2024, Benjamin, Michael, and Cody sit down with Stephen Wolfe, author of The Case for Christian Nationalism. We discuss some of the contents of the book, some criticisms and responses to it, and why we believe the topic is important.Some questions touched on: Should prelapsarian man have a place in how we view nations and civil power? What is the R2K vs. Kuyperian dialectic? Is there a better way? What is gynocratic oppression? Are we under it now? Should Christian Nationalists oppose women's suffrage? Do nations have any racial or ethnic component? Is there a Christian Nationalist movement? Should we love our own people and place?

Benjamin interviews Dave Forsythe concerning the war in Gaza and the ideology of Zionism. Are they compatible with Christian ethics and the law of God?

Benjamin & Michael resume work through The Marrow of Theology. They reflect on the doctrine of the Trinity, the three persons in the Godhead, and defend classical theism against modern innovations.

Benjamin, Michael, & Cody conduct a biblical and historical assessment of the evil of Judaism. Among other things, they touch upon the Scripture's testimony on this topic, whether "anti-Semitism" is a frame which we as Christians ought to take up, and they raise what Reformed giant, Gisbertus Voetius, had to say about the Jews. Spoiler: it was not good. In fact, today it is taboo.

Benjamin interviews Pastor Jack Schoeman on the call to the gospel ministry, working through Jack's own experience and confirmation.

Benjamin, Michael, & Cody discuss the evil of religious pluralism. They argue that the natural law and the Scripture define religious pluralism as a sinful and non-Christian position, that Romans 13 does not give a blank check to the government, and that it is good for the magistrate to aid in the reformation of the church, as our fathers like Thomas Cartwright and John Calvin, among others, have said long ago.

Benjamin, Michael, & Cody discuss a commonly neglected topic: gluttony and the evil thereof. They make some necessary distinctions and follow-up with some basic applications.

Benjamin, Michael, & Cody touch on the essence of God from The Marrow of Theology. They discuss Ames's articulation of classical theism and its abiding relevance to Christian Faith.

Benjamin, Michael, & Cody wrap up the discussion and critique of 1689 Federalism, from a classical reformed view of the covenants.