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    • May 16, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 309 EPISODES

    4.9 from 114 ratings Listeners of Christ the Center that love the show mention: confessional, reformed, edifying, theology, discussion, solid, insightful, like, great.


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    The Christ the Center podcast is a theological treasure that has been captivating listeners for over seven years. With its in-depth theological discussions and emphasis on biblical theology, it stands out as a program that consistently delivers enlightening content. Dr. Lane Tipton, renowned for his expertise in redemptive-historical hermeneutics, is a standout teacher on the show. Alongside him, Dr. Camden Bucey proves to be a skilled instructor with an extensive knowledge of the best authors in the field. Additionally, Dr. Waddington adds value to the discussions with his deep understanding and kindness. The camaraderie among these brothers shines through and contributes to their authentic approach to teaching.

    One of the best aspects of the podcast is its commitment to reformed and confessional teachings grounded in Scripture and the confessions themselves. Listeners searching for rich theological dialogue need look no further than this podcast, which consistently offers challenging yet accessible content that nourishes both laymen and theologians alike. The conversations delve into complex topics while remaining free from pretentiousness, creating an enjoyable experience reminiscent of the intellectual atmosphere at old Princeton with luminaries like Vos.

    While there are countless positive aspects to Christ the Center's podcast, it must be noted that some may find its content intellectually demanding or difficult to grasp initially. However, it is precisely this depth and rigor that makes it such a valuable resource for those seeking profound theological discussion.

    In conclusion, Christ the Center's podcast stands firmly as one of the top choices for anyone seeking engaging theological conversations grounded in Scripture and confessional teachings. With its intelligent discussions and dedication to pointing listeners towards further resources for deeper investigation, it leaves a lasting impression on those who engage with it. This podcast's commitment to discussing Jesus Christ as the most important topic truly sets it apart from others, making it an indispensable resource for Christians seeking thoughtful engagement and edification in their faith journey.



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    The Puritans and the Salem Witch Trials

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025


    In this episode of Christ the Center, Camden Bucey welcomes Dr. J. Brandon Burks, pastor of Christ Reformed Church (URCNA) in Florence, Kentucky, to discuss his recent article published in […]

    The Swiss Reformation: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025


    In this episode of Christ the Center, we're joined by Kurt Vetterli, pastor of an ERKWB congregation in Basel, and Florian Weicken, pastor of an EPCEW congregation in Zürich, for […]

    Vos Group #97 — The Kingdom of God in the Old Testament

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025


    In this installment of our Vos Group series, Camden Bucey welcomes Lane Tipton back to the studio for an in-depth discussion on Geerhardus Vos's Biblical Theology (pp. 372–374), focusing on […]

    The Special Commission of 1925

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025


    In this episode, Danny Olinger and Camden Bucey explore a pivotal moment in the history of American Presbyterianism: the Special Commission of 1925 and its investigation into the doctrinal unrest […]

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    Engaging with Thomas Aquinas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025


    In this thought-provoking episode, we welcome back Dr. Leonardo De Chirico, a leading Reformed evangelical theologian and pastor in Rome, for a consideration of the legacy and ongoing influence of […]

    The Biblical Theme of Exile and Return

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025


    In this episode, we welcome Dr. Nicholas G. Piotrowski to discuss his book, Return from Exile and the Renewal of God's People (Crossway). Throughout our conversation, Dr. Piotrowski unpacks the […]

    Vos Group #96 — The Divine Majesty, Greatness, and Righteousness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025


    In this episode Lane Tipton and Camden Bucey continue their discussion of Geerhardus Vos's Biblical Theology, focusing on pages 369–371. This section addresses Jesus' teaching on the divine majesty and […]

    300 Years of the Reformed Church in the United States

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025


    In this special episode of Christ the Center, we commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Reformed Church in the United States (RCUS) with special guests Dr. Maynard Koerner and Wayne […]

    The Three-Office View

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025


    In this episode, we explore the biblical and historical foundations of Presbyterian church government through the lens of the three-office view—minister, ruling elder, and deacon. Joining us are two distinguished […]

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    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025


    In this episode we welcome Dr. Jean Decorvet and Dr. Kenneth Stewart to explore The Geneva Réveil, a significant yet often overlooked nineteenth-century evangelical revival that reshaped French-speaking Protestantism and […]

    Vos Group #95 — Jesus's Teaching on Divine Fatherhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025


    In this episode we turn to Geerhardus Vos's discussion on divine fatherhood as presented in Biblical Theology (pp. 365–369). Vos masterfully traces the theme of God's fatherhood from the Old […]

    Redemptive-Historical Interpretation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025


    In this special live recording of Christ the Center, Camden Bucey, Lane Tipton, Jim Cassidy, and guest Marcus Mininger explore the vital topic of redemptive historical interpretation. Dr. Mininger is […]

    You Will Be My Witnesses

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025


    In this episode of Christ the Center, Camden Bucey speaks with Brian DeVries, a theologian and pastor in South Africa, about his new book, You Will Be My Witnesses, which […]

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    Vos Group #94 — Jesus's View of the Old Testament and Doctrine of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025


    In this episode, we open pp. 360–365 of Geerhardus Vos's Biblical Theology to discuss his profound insights into Jesus's relationship with the Old Testament. How did Christ use the Scriptures […]

    Van Til Group #15 — A Critique of Mathison's Toward a Reformed Apologetics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025


    In this episode of Christ the Center, we engage in a thoughtful and rigorous discussion of Keith Mathison's book, Toward a Reformed Apologetics: A Critique of the Thought of Cornelius […]

    Ancient Near-Eastern Hero Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025


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    The Holy Spirit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025


    In this episode of Christ the Center, we welcome Dr. Robert Letham, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Union School of Theology, to discuss his latest book, The Holy […]

    The Use of the Old Testament in Colossians

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025


    In this episode we welcome back Dr. G. K. Beale, professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Dallas, to discuss Paul’s use of the Old Testament in his […]

    Vos Group #93 — Truth in the Gospel of John

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025


    In this episode, we consider the profound theological insights of Geerhardus Vos as found in pp. 355–360 of his Biblical Theology. Camden Bucey and Lane Tipton explore the Johannine concept […]

    Highlights from 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025


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    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024


    Join us for the Reformed Forum Christmas Extravaganza 2024, a four-hour special filled with lively theological discussion, reflections on the past year, and a look ahead to what's in store […]

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    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024


    In this episode of Christ the Center, Daniel Ragusa leads us in a consideration of nativity through the lens of Geerhardus Vos's Biblical Theology. As this season prompts reflection on the incarnation […]

    Engaging Missions through the Life of John G. Paton

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024


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    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024


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    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024


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    The Early Machen

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024


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    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024


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    Vos Group #92 — Parables and Allegories

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024


    In this episode of Christ the Center, we continue our Vos Group series with an in-depth discussion on Geerhardus Vos's Biblical Theology, focusing on Jesus' use of parables and allegories […]

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    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024


    In this episode of Christ the Center, Camden Bucey welcomes Dr. Craig Ott, professor of Mission and Intercultural Studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, for an in-depth discussion on the […]

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    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024


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    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024


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    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024


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    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024


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    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024


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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024


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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024


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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024


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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024


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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024


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