Bede's Podcast with Michael A.G. Haykin

In this preliminary episode to the new season of Bede, Dr. Haykin discusses the plan for the upcoming year. https://michaelazadaghaykin.substack.com http://andrewfullercenter.org Music: ””Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland”, Cantata BWV 62: I. Chorus by J. S. Bach, performed by The English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner & Monteverdi Choir

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 

It is doubtful that anyone would disagree that evangelicalism is in need of renewal. Indeed, one of the banner cries to come out of the Protestant Reformation was “always reforming.” As in every generation ours is no different: the Church is in need of reformation and revival. How will this come about? To help us answer this question we welcome to the podcast one of the founders of The Center for Baptist Renewal, Dr. Lucas Stamps. Tune in as we discuss compelling ideas like “Baptist Catholicity,” “Baptists and the Great Tradition,” and “retrieval for the sake of renewal.”    To learn more about The Center for Baptist Renewal, visit centerforbaptistrenewal.com. 

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. 

What is Christian Nationalism? What has it meant historically and how should we consider it today? Listen in as Drs. Haykin and Pohlman are joined by Dr. John Wilsey for a conversation about Christian Nationalism past and present.    Articles and books of note:    Progressive Nationalism (John Wilsey)   One Nation Under God? An Evangelical Critique of Christian America (John Wilsey)    American Exceptionalism and Civil Religion: Reassessing the History of an Idea (John Wilsey)   

Some people consider John Gill the greatest Baptist pastor-theologian of the eighteenth century. And, yet, Gill remains relatively unknown compared to other Christians of the era. Why is this? And why is Gill important for our time? Join Drs. Michael Haykin and Mike Pohlman as they discuss. 

On their first episode of the New Year, Drs. Haykin and Pohlman discuss Michael's new book The Weekly Historian: 52 Reflections on Church History. Join the conversation as they encourage Christians to “know their family tree” as they consider, among other things, what friendship has to do with protecting orthodoxy and what coffee has to do with church planting. 

Join Drs. Haykin and Pohlman as they continue their conversation about George Whitefield as they take up “little” issues like his debates with Wesley over election and his stance on slavery. 

Join Drs. Haykin and Pohlman as they take up George Whitefield, the eighteenth century revivalist some have called "The greatest evangelist since the apostle Paul."

In this week's episode, Drs. Haykin and Pohlman take up the other famous Wesley…Charles, who's over 7,000 hymns may be the greatest legacy of the eighteenth century evangelical awakening. 

If you were to consider the outstanding hymn writers of eighteenth-century England would the name Anne Steele come to mind? To help ensure that it does, we welcome Dr. Esther Crookshank to the podcast to talk about hymns and Anne Steele's under-appreciated contribution to the history of church music.

Join Drs. Michael Haykin and Mike Pohlman as they discuss the remarkable Puritan wife and mother, Brilliana Harley.

The Puritan movement of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, as a transatlantic reform movement within the Protestant church, has much to teach the evangelical church today. To discuss the Puritans in general and the American Puritans in particular, Drs. Haykin and Pohlman are joined by Dr. Dustin Benge, co-author of The American Puritans.    Books mentioned:    The American Puritans (Dustin Benge and Nate Pickowicz)  Hot Protestants: A History of Puritanism in England and America (Michael P. Winship)  The Puritans: A Transatlantic History (David D. Hall)  First Founders: American Puritans and Puritanism in an Atlantic World (Francis Bremer) 

Join Drs. Michael Haykin and Tim Scott as they discuss the eighteenth-century Bible commentator, Thomas Scott, and his relationship to John Newton.

Even as John Newton is perhaps best known for his hymns, he should also be known for his letters. Those most familiar with Newton seem to agree that “letter-writing was his greatest gift” earning him the reputation as “the great spiritual director of souls through the post.” It certainly wasn't uncommon to write letters in eighteenth-century England, but John Newton was an uncommon letter writer. What makes his letters so significant in the history of the church? Join Drs. Haykin and Pohlman as they discuss the letters of John Newton.    Works mentioned:    An Authentic Narrative (John Newton, 1764) Wise Counsel: John Newton's Letter to John Ryland Jr. Edited by Grant Gordon with a foreword by Michael A.G. Haykin (Banner of Truth, 2009) Letters of John Newton Edited by Josiah Bull (Banner of Truth, 2007/1869)

Since the Gutenberg Revolution in the fifteenth century, Christians have embraced technology for the spread of the gospel and sometimes at great cost to the faith. Join Drs. Haykin and Pohlman as they discuss the history of Evangelicals and technology. What can this history teach us as the church strives for faithfulness in our digital age?    Work discussed:  Broadcasting the Faith: Protestant Religious Radio and Theology in America, 1920-1950 by Michael E. Pohlman

Join Drs. Haykin and Pohlman as they consider Andrew Fuller: pastor, theologian, missiologist, apologist, and rope-holder extraordinaire.    Work discussed:    Reading Andrew Fuller by Michael Haykin   Other works on Andrew Fuller   The Pastoral Priorities of 18th Century Baptists: An Examination of Andrew Fuller's Ordination Sermons by Nigel Wheeler   The Armies of the Lamb: The Spirituality of Andrew Fuller edited by Michael Haykin   Understanding Andrew Fuller: Life, Thought, and Legacies (Volume 1) Edited by Nathan A. Finn, Jeff Robinson SR., and Shane Shaddix   What is Truth? by Andrew Fuller   Backslider by Andrew Fuller   Preaching by Andrew Fuller     @pohlman @bedepod @afcbs @hesedandemet    

Join Drs. Haykin and Pohlman, with special guest Dr. Ray Rhodes, as they discuss Charles and Susannah Spurgeon. Susannah is in many ways “the forgotten Spurgeon”—but needs to be remembered in a new generation if we would understand better Charles and the impact of their ministry together.    Works discussed Yours, Till Heaven: The Untold Love Story of Charles and Susie Spurgeon (Ray Rhodes Jr.)  Susie: The Life and Legacy of Susannah Spurgeon (Ray Rhodes Jr.)    Twitter Ray Rhodes(@NITW1) Bede Podcast (@bedepod) Mike Pohlman @Pohlman   Bede is in partnership with H&E Publishing (@hesedandemet)

Join Drs. Haykin and Pohlman as they discuss St. Benedict, the sixth century monk who, according to Mark Noll, “gave the most decisive, and most beneficial, shape to monasticism.” What can the church today learn from Benedict?   Works discussed:   The Rule of St. Benedict: An Introduction to the Contemplative Life (Translation and Introduction by Philip Freeman)   Dialogues by Pope Gregory the Great

In today's episode Drs. Haykin and Pohlman discuss The Venerable Bede. Author of nearly forty books from church history to biblical studies, as well as, major translation works including a magisterial Latin Bible, listen in as our hosts consider why this eighth century English monk has enduring relevance for our time.    Major works discussed:    Ecclesiastical History of the English People (731 AD)  Bede's Letter to Bishop Egbert (734 AD) 

On this episode, Dr. Haykin discusses the importance of friendship. How did the ancients view friendship? What does the Bible say? How do we cultivate friendships among those older/younger in the faith?

Join us this summer for the “Reading Augustine” online course with Dr. Michael A.G. Haykin.   This reading course focuses on three key aspects of the theology of Augustine of Hippo (354–430), arguably the most influential theologian of the Ancient Church. The readings explore his account of his personal pilgrimage (the Confessions), his Trinitarianism (On the Trinity), and his theology of history (On the City of God). Augustine’s interaction with Scripture and his perspective on living coram Deo in each of these areas of thought is especially highlighted. $200.00 (Audit) $400 (For Credit – through Toronto Baptist Seminary)   May 25-August 24 | Tuesday 7:00-9:00PM (EST)   Register at www.hesedandemet.com/augustine

On this episode Dr. Michael Haykin discusses Andrew Fuller's relation with his son, Robert.

On this episode, Dr. Haykin discusses Andrew Fuller in remembrance of his death on May 7, 1815.

On this episode Dr. Michael Haykin discusses Andrew Fuller as a Father.

On this episode, Dr. Haykin discusses apologetics.

On this episode, Dr. Michael Haykin answers some questions about the resurrection of Christ: - What was the Graeco-Roman world's view of resurrection? - What is the significance of the phrase "and he was buried" in 1 Corinthians 15:4? - What is the significance of the empty tomb? - How should the reality of the resurrection shape the believer? - What resources on the resurrection do you recommend?  

In the episode, Dr. Michael Haykin discusses his new book Pro Nobis: Christ’s Saving Work—Scripture Readings and Patristic Meditations for Easter Week.    

In this episode Dr. Haykin answers the following questions:   - How has church history impacted your own Christian life? - What advice do you have for aspiring historians? - How are you so productive? - What does a typical week look like for you? - How can the contemporary Christian help the future historian studying church history in 2021? - Do you keep a journal, what do you include in it? - How do you remember everything, and do you have any systems in place to help you with later research and recall? - What are helpful connections you’ve had with scholars across disciplines? - What are some hazards to avoid in the study of church history? - What is your favourite place on earth? - If you could have tea with any figure from church history, outside of the Bible, who would it be and why?

In this episode of Bede's podcast, we look at some of the Augustine's works.

On this episode we talk about Dr. Haykin's conversion (February 21, 1974).

In this episode of Bede's podcast, we look at some of the controversies that Augustine found himself in over the course of his ministry.

In this episode of Bede's podcast, we look at Augustine's conversion and call to the ministry.

In this new episode of Bede's podcast, Augustine's life up until he comes to Milan in the autumn of 374 is traced and outlined.

In this episode, Michael Haykin elaborates reasons why Evangelicals need to read the early Church Fathers.

In this episode, Michael Haykin elaborates reasons why Evangelicals need to read the early Church Fathers.

On this episode we look at Jonathan Edwards' ministry to the Stockbridge Mohican Indians—the area of Edwards' life and ministry which has been most neglected and misunderstood. Resources:Jonathan Edwards and the Stockbridge Mohican Indians: His Mission and Sermons

In this episode of Bede's Podcast the thinking of the fourth century monastic author Macarius on the Christian life and the necessity of the help of the Spirit in the battle against sin is discussed.  This second part on Macarius outlines his thinking on conversion and the beginner's struggle against sin through the power of the Spirit  

In this episode of Bede's Podcast the thinking of the fourth century monastic author Macarius on the Christian life and the necessity of the help of the Spirit in the battle against sin is discussed. This first part introduces Macarius and looks at his view of humanity outside of Christ.  

This week, we continue to recall the real Patrick and his remarkable mission to Ireland.

History has been very kind to Patrick by remembering him every year on March 17, St. Patrick's Day, and yet at the same time this historical memory has obscured the real man. He was not Irish, did not cast out all of the snakes from Ireland (later medieval legend) and certainly did not drink green beer (a modern way of celebrating St Patrick)! In this two-part episode we recall the real Patrick and his remarkable mission to Ireland through one of his genuine writings, his Confession, written just before his death around 460.

In this episode we look in detail at the lineaments of Irenaeus of Lyons' argument against Gnostic thinkers like Marcion and Valentinus.

On this episode we discuss the up and coming webinar, "Reading Andrew Fuller."First, the webinar will seek to provide the reader with an informed awareness of major aspects of this great theologian’s thinking. Second, Fuller’s God-centred thought and piety will be presented as a model for imitation. After an overview of Fuller’s life and times, this reading course will focus on Fuller’s theology and piety through a variety of texts from Fuller’s hand: sermons, circular letters that he wrote for the Northamptonshire Association, theological tracts, and personal letters.We will meet every Monday and Thursday evening in June and July from 7:00–8:30 pm Eastern Time (via zoom)To register for the webinar click here.***There are only 15 spots available. Books mentioned on this episodeThe Life of Samuel PearceAndrew Fuller:: Holy Faith, Worthy Gospel, World MissionBeing a PastorArdent Love for Jesus: English Baptists and the Experience of Revival in the Long Eighteenth CenturyThe Works of Andrew Fuller (Sprinkle edition)

In this episode we look at the second-century Greek theologian Irenaeus of Lyons, sketching what we know of his lifeand the nature of the major error he was called upon to combat, namely, Gnosticism, which has some remarkable similarities tomodern New Age thinking. A second installment next week will look in more detail at the actual lineaments of his argumentagainst Gnostic thinkers like Marcion and Valentinus.  Bede's Podcast is in partnership with H&E Publishing (www.hesedandemet.com)You can follow H&E Publishing on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram