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Join Drs. Haykin and Pohlman as they continue their study of the London Baptist Confession (1689) on Article III “Of God’s Decree.”

How “practical” is the Trinity? After all, what can people “do” with the Trinity? Why does this doctrine seem to be neglected in our churches? Join Drs. Haykin and Pohlman as they continue their exploration of the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith. And be sure to hear Dr. Haykin’s favorite theologians in church history on the Trinity. Some of the names might surprise you!

In this episode Drs. Haykin and Pohlman continue their exploration of the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith as they take up Article I: On the Holy Scriptures. What makes the BCF unique when compared to Roman Catholicism? And what are some of the important implications of the BCF’s doctrine of Scripture for ministry today?    Resource Recommendation:  1689: The Baptist Confession of Faith 

This discussion dives into the urgent need for renewal in evangelicalism, emphasizing themes like "Baptist Catholicity" and collaboration among denominations. It highlights the experiences of community-building within liturgical settings and the potential of integrating ancient traditions into modern Baptist life. The conversation also addresses the challenges and opportunities this brings, particularly for younger members seeking deeper faith connections. Finally, it underscores the importance of a well-rounded theological education that honors both Scripture and tradition.

There’s no shortage of books trying to interpret Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence and third president of the United States. And, yet, he remains an enigma to many. How, for example, are we to understand Jefferson’s religion? In what sense, if at all, can he be considered Christian? And how do we account for the various contradictions in his beliefs and practice? Join us as we welcome distinguished historian Thomas Kidd to discuss his new biography, Thomas Jefferson: A Biography of Spirit and Flesh.    To pre-order the book from your favorite bookseller, go here.

In the preface to a new publication of the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith written in 1855 by C.H. Spurgeon, he said that the truth requires a “banner.” For Spurgeon, there was no better banner for the truth of the Bible's leading doctrines than the 1689 Baptist Confession. Join Drs. Haykin and Pohlman, in part two, as they take up this banner asking and answering questions like, What is the history of the confession? Is a confession of faith biblical? What purpose does a confession of faith have in our day? 

In the preface to a new publication of the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith written in 1855 by C.H. Spurgeon, he said that the truth requires a “banner.” For Spurgeon, there was no better banner for the truth of the Bible's leading doctrines than the 1689 Baptist Confession. Join Drs. Haykin and Pohlman as they take up this banner over the next several episodes asking and answering questions like, What is the history of the confession? Is a confession of faith biblical? What purpose does a confession of faith have in our day? 

Join Drs. Haykin and Pohlman as they discuss John Broadus, “the father of expository preaching,” with Broadus biographer Dr. Eric Smith. 

Wars and rumors of wars. This is what marks our day. Join Drs. Haykin and Pohlman as they welcome Dr. Gordon Heath to discuss his new book Christians, the State, and War: An Ancient Tradition for the Modern World. What is this ancient tradition and how can its recovery help us in our time?

Many African American Protestants in the early decades of the twentieth-century identified as fundamentalists. But until recently, the historiography has not sufficiently included their voices. Daniel Bare, author of Black Fundamentalists: Conservative Christianity and Racial Identity in the Segregation Era, joins the podcast to explain why these important voices have been marginalized and how our understanding of Fundamentalism is enriched by including them.