Blog & Mablog
Canon Press
The point of this podcast is pretty broad — “All of Christ for all of life.” In order to make that happen, we need “theology that bites back.” I want to advance what you might call a Chestertonian Calvinism, and to bring that attitude to bear on education, sex and culture, theology, politics, book reviews, postmodernism, expository studies, along with other random tidbits that come into my head. My perspective is usually not hard to discern. In theology I am an evangelical, postmill, Calvinist, Reformed, and Presbyterian, pretty much in that order. In politics, I am slightly to the right of Jeb Stuart. In my cultural sympathies, if we were comparing the blight of postmodernism to a vast but shallow goo pond, I would observe that I have spent many years on these stilts and have barely gotten any of it on me.
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Oct 29, 2025 • 7min
Who Frogmarches Whom?
Dive into the heated debates around campus speech and political violence. Explore the fallout from Nick Solheim's controversial address and the role of conservative gatekeeping. Discover the delicate balance between necessary boundaries and potential misuse of power. Examine editorial choices versus free speech and the complex dynamics of platform responsibility. With real-life implications highlighted by the Oxford Union incident, this discussion prompts reflection on who really controls the narrative in today’s society.
Oct 27, 2025 • 9min
Anti-Christian Nationalist Goes to TPUSA Conference
The discussion kicks off with a look at a Puritan-based political theology, emphasizing a conservative defensive stance on government power. There's a thought-provoking critique of pro-life rhetoric and a call for more clarity on abortion's significant impact. The hosts navigate controversial comparisons of genocide, contrasting approaches to debate with a more missionary mindset. They explore conversational strategies to find common ground while addressing the implications of applying biblical covenants to America, and critique calls for corporate confession in light of justice and policy discussions.
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Oct 23, 2025 • 9min
Those Leaked Group Chats
The controversy over leaked group chats shakes up young Republicans, triggering public apologies and significant backlash. Compelling critiques emerge on the nature of accountability, contrasting right-wing and left-wing responses. Doug emphasizes the importance of avoiding foolish behavior and the dangers of federal infiltration in political circles. He argues against the damaging effects of crude messaging that feeds leftist narratives. Ultimately, he urges a serious and accountable approach to fend off the left's ongoing threats to civic liberties.
Oct 15, 2025 • 16min
An Open Letter to President Trump About Heaven
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Oct 15, 2025 • 9min
Why Candace Should Stop Connecting Dots
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Oct 7, 2025 • 11min
The Failure of Big God Theology
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Oct 1, 2025 • 12min
Revivals and Seismographs
The discussion kicks off with reflections on a memorial service that felt church-like yet lacked true revival. There's a deep dive into the meanings of renewal, revival, and reformation, highlighting their historical roots. Doug shares lessons from past revivals, noting they tend to energize believers without altering core beliefs. He questions if recent events signal a pivotal moment for national revival and stresses the importance of rejecting foundational errors like Darwinism and secularism. Finally, practical advice is given for new converts, emphasizing church involvement and Scripture reading.
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Oct 1, 2025 • 18min
The Sins of Different Sub-Cultures, and the Color of Repentance
The discussion kicks off by challenging the labeling of 'Black Culture' and highlights backlash against it. Doug sheds light on the issue of fatherlessness, linking it to broader societal problems in both Black and White communities. The conversation also critiques elite white liberalism and its impact on culture. Doug proposes measures for judging cultural sinfulness, while urging equal standards in criticism. Ultimately, it emphasizes mutual repentance through a biblical lens, inviting self-examination before casting blame.
Sep 24, 2025 • 19min
Charlie’s Death: Aftermath and Pursuit
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Sep 22, 2025 • 8min
Reactionaries and Their Discontents
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