
Full Proof Theology
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Dec 19, 2023 • 56min
116 - James R. Wood on How Kuyper Lost the Nation and Sidelined the Church
SummaryIn this conversation, Chase Davis and James Wood discuss the origins and spread of Neo-Calvinism, with a focus on the role of Abraham Kuyper. They also explore the critique of Kuyper by Philippus Jacobus Hoedemaker and the concept of ecclesiocentrism. The tension between the church and the state is examined, highlighting the importance of the church's role in shaping society and promoting the truth. In this conversation, Chase and James R. Wood discuss the tension pastors face in meeting the expectations of their congregations. They explore the importance of leading public worship and the public significance of liturgical practices. They also delve into the role of the church in addressing social issues and empowering people to care for the homeless. The conversation highlights the need for pastors to speak wisely and apply the word of God to real human issues. They conclude by recommending resources for further reading on these topics.TakeawaysNeo-Calvinism originated with Abraham Kuyper and spread through Dutch immigrants to North America.Philippus Jacobus Hoedemaker critiqued Kuyper's approach, particularly his view on the relationship between the church and the state.Ecclesiocentrism emphasizes the role of the church in shaping society and promoting the truth.The tension between the church and the state requires careful consideration and a recognition of the church's unique social role. Pastors often face the tension of limited capacity in meeting the expectations of their congregations.Leading public worship is considered the most important thing the church does, with significant public implications.The word of God addresses everything and should not be limited to internal conscience forgiveness.The church can play a role in answering social issues and empowering people to care for the homeless.Pastors should speak wisely and apply the word of God to real human issues, providing a distinctly Christian witness.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background01:40 James Wood's Ordination and Role02:23 Neo-Calvinism and Personal Experiences07:23 The Origins and Spread of Neo-Calvinism13:18 Abraham Kuyper and His Context19:57 Philippus Jacobus Hoedemaker's Critique of Kuyper29:21 Ecclesiocentrism and the Role of the Church37:29 The Tension Between Church and State44:57 The Tension of Limited Capacity45:30 The Importance of Leading Public Worship46:29 The Public Significance of Liturgical Practices47:21 The Word and Its Addressing of Everything48:36 The Church's Role in Answering Social Issues49:53 Empowering People to Care for the Homeless50:49 Pastoral Responsibilities and Speaking Wisely52:21 Responding with the Categories of Scripture53:19 Resources for Further ReadingSupport the show!! - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavis“How Abraham Kuyper Lost the Nation and Sidelined the Church” - https://adfontesjournal.com/church-history/how-abraham-kuyper-lost-the-nation-and-sidelined-the-church/“Can the Church Still Speak?” - https://comment.org/can-the-church-still-speak/James R. Wood on Twitter (X) - https://twitter.com/jamesrwoodtheo1Support the showSign up for the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisFollow Full Proof Theology on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fullprooftheology/Follow Full Proof Theology on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fullprooftheology/

Dec 11, 2023 • 1h 9min
115 - Brian Sauvé on Reforming Your Church, Theological Minimalism, and Mocking Idols
SummaryBrian Sauvé shares his journey into ministry and the process of church planting and reformation. He discusses the challenges and lessons learned along the way, including the adoption of Reformed theology and the impact of 2020 on the church. Brian emphasizes the importance of humility, patience, and pastoral care in leading a church through change. He also explains the reasons for not joining a denomination and the future plans for his church. In this conversation, Brian Sauvé discusses the importance of embracing differences and working together in the church. He also emphasizes the significance of emphasizing masculinity and femininity in the church and why it is necessary to talk about these topics. Brian shares his approach to dealing with cancellation attempts and the purpose behind speaking truth and mocking idols. He concludes by providing information on where to follow him and stay connected with his work.TakeawaysHumility and patience are essential when leading a church through change.Building a like-minded congregation requires transparency, open dialogue, and pastoral care.Not every church is suitable for reformation, and it may be necessary to leave and find a more aligned community.Joining a denomination should be carefully considered, taking into account theological alignment and cultural compatibility.The process of church reformation requires a long-term vision and a commitment to shepherding the congregation. Embrace differences and work together in the church, even when there are disagreements.It is important to emphasize masculinity and femininity in the church and address cultural issues related to gender.When facing cancellation attempts, stay faithful to the truth and trust in God's blessing.Speaking truth and mocking idols is a pastoral duty to protect the people of God from cultural folly.Chapters00:00Introduction and Pronunciation of Last Name01:59Getting into Ministry03:00Church Planting and Reformation06:23Influence of Mark Driscoll07:51Transition to Lead Pastor09:19Adoption of Reformed Theology15:34Approach to Sermon Preparation20:08Impact of 2020 on the Church24:45Lessons Learned in Church Reformation31:28Reasons for Not Joining a Denomination41:38Embracing Differences and Working Together45:30The Importance of Emphasizing Masculinity56:11Dealing with Cancellation Attempts01:06:11The Purpose of Speaking Truth and Mocking Idols01:08:24Where to Follow Brian SauvéSupport the show!! - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisBrian’s Website - https://www.briansauve.com/Brian’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/Brian_SauveNew Christendom Press - https://www.newchristendompress.com/King’s Hall Podcast - https://www.kingshall.org/Refuge Church - https://www.refugeutah.org/Support the showSign up for the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisFollow Full Proof Theology on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fullprooftheology/Follow Full Proof Theology on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fullprooftheology/

Nov 27, 2023 • 1h 5min
114 - Jared Moore on Thinking Biblically about Sexual Orientation, Attraction, and Temptation
Jared Moore, pastor and author, delves into biblical perspectives on sexual orientation, attraction, and temptation. He challenges current movements within the American evangelical church, emphasizing the need to align with God's design for relationships, resist sinful desires, and pursue holiness through transformation and obedience to God's word.

Nov 20, 2023 • 44min
113 - David Schrock on How "Divided by Faith," Divided the Faithful
David Schrock is the Pastor for Preaching and Theology at Occoquan Bible Church in Woodbridge, VA, and a professor at Indianapolis Theological Seminary. Like many pastors, he was encouraged to read a little book called “Divided by Faith” many years ago. After careful biblical and theological reflection, David has published a book that is a point-by-point rebuttal to “Divided by Faith” called “Dividing the Faithful.” We discuss what led him to reevaluate the understanding many evangelicals have been sold regarding race in the church and highlight key errors in “Divided by Faith.”Support the show!! - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisDividing the Faithful - https://amzn.to/40LfImxChrist Over All - https://christoverall.com/Follow David on Twitter - https://twitter.com/DavidSchrockSupport the showSign up for the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisFollow Full Proof Theology on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fullprooftheology/Follow Full Proof Theology on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fullprooftheology/

Nov 6, 2023 • 43min
112 - George Gilder on “Men and Marriage”
In this conversation with George Gilder, we discuss his book “Men and Marriage.” Recently republished by Canon Press, Gilder’s book covers a wide range of topics related to human flourishing and the anti-human vision of feminism. We explore capitalism, population control, graphene, and the anti-human demonic ideologies that have arisen in popularity. Buy “Men and Marriage” - https://amzn.to/48XnayWBuy “Wealth and Poverty” - https://amzn.to/3rRoCBYBuy “Life After Capitalism” - https://amzn.to/3tAqcJ9Watch the documentary on George Gilder by Canon Press - https://canonpress.com/app/George Gilder - https://www.gilderreport.com/Support the showSign up for the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisFollow Full Proof Theology on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fullprooftheology/Follow Full Proof Theology on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fullprooftheology/

Oct 30, 2023 • 55min
111 - Andrew Isker on The Boniface Option: A Strategy for Christian Counteroffensive in a Post-Christian Nation
In this conversation with Pastor Andrew Isker, we discuss his latest book “The Boniface Option.” Andrew’s book provides an alternative thesis to Rod Dreher’s “The Benedict Option,” proposing that instead of retreating, Christians must learn to confront the idols of our day. We explore the concept of bugmen and what it will take to reach them with the gospel. We also examine the madness that surrounds us and why Christians can take heart because Christ has overcome the world. Support the show!! - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisBook - bonifaceoption.comnews.gab.comContra Mundum Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contra-mundum/id1671830867Twitter - https://twitter.com/BonifaceOptionSupport the showSign up for the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisFollow Full Proof Theology on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fullprooftheology/Follow Full Proof Theology on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fullprooftheology/

Oct 23, 2023 • 1h 1min
110 - Zachary Garris on Masculine Christianity
Zach and I sat down to discuss his book “Masculine Christianity.” Zach pastor’s a PCA Church in New Mexico. His book is one of the more biblically conservative books published in the last 30 years on the topic of men, women, and church. We explored the history of feminism and how it has shaped the church today. We also got into the details regarding men and women in worship on Sundays as well as women in government. Support the show!! - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisBuy “Masculine Christianity” - https://amzn.to/4955npwKnowing Scripture - https://knowingscripture.com/Zach Garris on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ZacharyGarrisSupport the showSign up for the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisFollow Full Proof Theology on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fullprooftheology/Follow Full Proof Theology on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fullprooftheology/

Oct 16, 2023 • 47min
109 - Ben Merkle on Christian Higher Ed and Student Loan Debt
In this conversation with Dr. Ben Merkle, we discuss New Saint Andrews and his vision for Christian Higher Education. We dive into the state of Christian Higher Education today, federal funding, getting a college degree, student loans, and whether NSA will ever have a football team. New Saint Andrews - https://nsa.edu/Ben Merkle Twitter - https://twitter.com/PresidentNSAThe White Horse King - https://amzn.to/46GyYUaSupport the show!! - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisSupport the showSign up for the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisFollow Full Proof Theology on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fullprooftheology/Follow Full Proof Theology on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fullprooftheology/

Oct 9, 2023 • 47min
108 - Ken Schuetz - Biblical Eldership or Aligned Influence
Ken Schuetz, CEO of Aligned Influence and professor at the University of Colorado, discusses church leadership governance. He explores the transition from Biblical Eldership to a more autonomous governance model, emphasizing the importance of independence within boards. The conversation delves into the complexities of leadership dynamics in churches and the challenges pastors face in implementing policies. Schuetz highlights the need for clear roles, structured governance, and smooth leadership transitions in churches.

Oct 2, 2023 • 56min
107 - Chris Bolt on Presuppositionalism and Natural Theology
In this conversation with Chris Bolt, we discuss his work on presuppositionalism in the academy and the church. We explore various figures in the debate and take a look at the merits of natural theology. We also discuss his absence and reappearance on Twitter/X. Support the show!! - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavis“The World in His Hands: A Christian Account of Scientific Law and its Antithetical Competitors” - https://amzn.to/3ZToTRLGreg Bahnsen and R.C. Sproul - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbHkZ7SXm7kChris Bolt Dissertation - https://repository.sbts.edu/bitstream/handle/10392/5171/Bolt_sbts_0207D_10325.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=yCraig Carter and Chris Bolt - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-7guy5-1229a90Chris Bolt Twitter - https://twitter.com/clboltVillage Church RVA - https://villagechurchrva.com/https://youtu.be/e02aF_4F9VoSupport the showSign up for the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisFollow Full Proof Theology on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fullprooftheology/Follow Full Proof Theology on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fullprooftheology/