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An Interview with Allen Nelson author of A change of heart About the book "Not long ago, I was asked to write on the topic, "If Christianity is so good, why are Christians so bad?"—a question made vastly more difficult by the problem of "false professors" in the pews. I'm grateful that Allen Nelson has accessibly, persuasively, and winsomely laid out the case for restricting the title, "Christian," to the regenerate. As A Change of Heart negotiates the theological currents and rapids associated with monergism, Ordo salutes, sacraments, etc. it's chock-full of scripture citations, helpful analogies (employing The Princess Bride, spinach, buzzards, and a hostage situation), and rich quotes (such as Martyn Lloyd-Jones's "It is true of a man not only that he is in the dark, but that the darkness is also in him") . . . with even a touch of humor (referring to Jesus John 3 visit to "Nick at Night"). And Nelson's use of other voices is most impressive, so much so that I started grouping them alphabetically to see if every letter was covered. Pretty close, to include this sampling: Augustine and Ascol; Beeke, Berkhof, Bavinck, Bunyan, and Boettner; Calvin, Carson, and Cyprian; Dagg, Edwards, Flavel, Grudem, Hodge, Judson, Keach, Luther, MacArthur, Nettles, Owen, Packer, Reisinger, Sproul, Tertullian, Vaughan, and, for W, Wesley, Whitefield, Watson, and Washer. Here is a link to the podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/Yv8K9PviKzb Here is a link to the book: https://freegracepress.com/products/a-change-of-heart?_pos=1&_sid=68f7175a7&_ss=r Here is the church website https://perryvillesbc.org/

This week, we have a special treat for you on Happy Hour. Bishop Hicks and Father David Boettner join Rick to talk about the upcoming Mission, what the Eucharist means, and even how they became friends!

“Die Atmung ist die Fernbedienung für unser Nervensystem” Ganz nach diesem Motto integriert Tim Boettner von ThinkFlowGrow die Atmung in sein Leben und das seiner Coaching-Kund:innen. Er ist ganzheitlicher Gesundheits- und Fitness-Coach und möchte einen holistischen Lebensstil an andere vermitteln. Atmung, Ernährung, Training/Bewegung, Regeneration/Schlaf und Mindset, sind die Werkzeuge, die er dafür nutzt. Wie genau er diese Tools nutzt und welche Rolle die Atmung dabei spielt, erfährst du in dieser Folge!Lust Tim´s Mobility Routine auszuprobieren? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nz_cck8_q0gMehr über Tim und ThinkFlowGrow findest du hier:https://thinkflowgrow.com/https://thinkflowgrow.mykajabi.com/newsletterhttps://thinkflowgrow.mykajabi.com/storeMöchtest du uns Feedbacks zum Podcast geben?Dann schreib und hier info@freedive-your-life.com---Das ATEMJOURNAL begleitet dich 7-Tage dabei, Tag für Tag: 

On this episode, listen in as Katie Marcotte, Bailey Bjorge, Khonsavanh Boettner, and Kelly Moreland talk about the 3rd Annual Bruce Spicer Golf Tournament coming up. Dates and other event information will be discussed.

Researcher Ted Boettner of the Ohio River Valley Institute outlines West Virginia's political shift from blue to red through the history of coal mining and discusses why the Left can't win without rural and working-class voters. Matt Bruenig explains the pandemic baby boom in the Nordic countries, and Jen Pan discusses a surprising increase in the number of self-identified Republicans in the US.The Jacobin Show offers socialist perspectives on class and capitalism in the twenty-first century, the failures of liberalism, and the prospects of rebuilding a left labor movement in the US. This is the podcast version of the show from January 19, 2022 with Jen Pan hosting.Subscribe to Jacobin for just $10: https://jacobinmag.com/subscribe/?code=JACOBINYTMusic provided by Zonkey: https://linktr.ee/zonkey See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Im heutigen Podcast ist Gesundheits- und Fitnesscoach Tim Boettner bei uns zu Gast. Tim ist ein absolutes Bio-Hacking Genie und kennt gefühlt jede einzelne Ader im menschlichen Körper auswendig. Für viele einzelne Prozesse hat er sich das Wissen angeeignet und er weiß ganz genau bei welcher Symptomatik was zu tun ist, damit der Körper wieder in Balance gebracht werden kann. Dennoch stößt auch er hier manchmal intellektuell an seine Grenzen. Vor tausenden von Jahren wussten die Menschen all dies und viel mehr auch und das komplett ohne Internet oder anderer Quellen. Daher prallen hier zwei ganz unterschiedliche Herangehensweisen aufeinander. Beide allerdings mit dem selben Ziel: ganzheitliche Gesundheit, Bewusstsein und Erfüllung. Die eine Gruppe arbeitet sehr stark mit ihrer Intuition und die andere eher mit dem Verstand. Im heutigen Gespräch beleuchten wir einige Vor- und Nachteile und wie eine Symbiose beider Energien den Menschen von heute möglicherweise sogar noch weiter vorwärts bringen könnte. Mehr zu unseren Interviewpartnern findet ihr hier: https://linktr.ee/thinkflowgrow Willst Du mehr über uns erfahren, dann besuche uns gerne bei Instagram unter folgenden Links: https://www.instagram.com/open.your.spirit/ https://www.instagram.com/nawid.eskandarpour/ https://www.instagram.com/lisaweichenthal/ Näheres zu unserem Coaching gibt es auf: https://openyourspirit.de Bewirb Dich auf ein kostenloses Beratungsgespräch: www.openyourspirit.de/bewerbung Kooperationsanfragen & Kontakt: openyourspirit@outlook.com Verfolge uns bei unserer Reise zur Erfüllung auf YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXXwDmjlumE Wenn Dir unsere Folgen gefallen, wären wir Dir für eine 5-Sterne Bewertung, einen Kommentar bei iTunes und natürlich ein Abo sehr dankbar. Damit hilfst Du die Beständigkeit des Podcasts zu stärken und diesen noch besser zu machen. Liebste Grüße und viel Spaß, Lisa & Nawid

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In today's episode of the We Rise Podcast, Christine is joined by Fritz Boettner of Turnrow Appalachian Farm Collective. Fritz is the director of Food Systems Development at West Virginia University Center for Resilient Communities, a learning laboratory for community transformation. Learn about the value of failure as feedback, the importance of building a firm foundation to turn an idea into reality, and the need for cooperation over competition. What does it take to change the food industry paradigm so it works in favor of all?  Passionate about farming and agriculture, Fritz approaches his work from an economic, nutritional, and community perspective. His current work includes the development of Sprouting Farms, a farm training center in Talcott, WV and the Turnrow Appalachian Farm Collective, a regional cooperative food hub designed to grow wholesale agricultural markets. LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Learn more about Fritz Boettner and his work at West Virginia University Center for Resilient Communities Learn more about Sprouting Farms and Turnrow Appalachian Farm Collective Check out some of the farms and cooperatives partnering with Turnrow Appalachian Farm Collective: Grow Ohio Valley, Garret Growers, and New Roots Community Farm Some of the programs partnering with West Virginia University Center for Resilient Communities include: The Food Justice Lab and SNAP Stretch Collective Resilience: We Rise is produced by Dialogue + Design Associates, Podcasting For Creatives, with music by Drishti Beats. Follow Collective Resilience: We Rise on Facebook and Instagram. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast so we can continue spreading our message far and wide. Find our email list at the website: www.yeswerise.org. Thanks for listening.

This week Pastor Schwertley continues reading through Boettner on tradition within Catholicism.

TMJ, and TMD are closely related to Meniere's Disease, and often have the exact same symptoms. Sufferers from Ménière's disease commonly have TMD issues. Learn the signs, the symptoms, and most importantly, what you can do to alleviate symptoms!

A doctrine that seems so awful to the untrained eye. But if God has chosen to save some, says Boettner, God has also chosen not to save some. Hear the Scriptures He brings forward.

A new MP3 sermon from Hackberry House of Chosun is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: He Has Blinded Their Eyes Subtitle: Boettner Speaker: Loraine Boettner Broadcaster: Hackberry House of Chosun Event: Teaching Date: 3/21/2021 Bible: 1 Peter 2:8 Length: 19 min.

Pastor Schwertley reads from Boettner on celibacy.

Pastor Schwertley discusses marriage by Boettner.

Pastor Schwertley discusses the papacy in detail by Boettner.

This week Pastor Schwertley continues reading through Boettner on tradition within Catholicism.

Pastor Schwertley continues to read from Boettner on Catholicism.

Pastor Schwertley continues to preach through Boettner on the church of Rome.

Pastor Schwertley continues to read from Boettner on Catholicism.

Pastor Schwertley continues reading from Boettner on the Virgin Mary.

In this S&C Episode, we speak with Bree Boettner Manager of Education Programs at the Detroit Historical Society. We discuss the importance of history, the importance of ACCESSIBLE historical programs, and the exciting partnership between Square & Compass, the beautiful Windsor Masonic Temple, and the Detroit Historical Society. Learn more about the awesome Detroit Historical Society at https://detroithistorical.org/. All opinions expressed are those of Square & Compass Promotions and the guests, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Windsor Masonic Temple and/or the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario. You can find the video on our YouTube Channel!

In this episode, we start with a twitter discussion I found right before I recorded this between Dr. James White and Seth Dillon (from Babylon Bee fame) where they are discussing issues of the sovereignty of God and the will of man. Dr. White ends up asking Seth if he holds that God has perfect foreknowledge of all future events, and this is where I segway into this chapter of Boettner's book on this very issue.

Pastor Schwertley reads from Boettner on the role of Mary according to scripture and how the Catholic church has gone astray in this area.

In this episode, we read and study Chapter 3 in Loraine Boettner's book "The Reformed Doctrine of Predestination. This chapter is entitled "God has a Plan". In it he argues that God must have a plan for the both the goals and the accomplishing of those goals in the universe He creates. This is a foundational conviction of reformed theology and calvinism.

Solltest du den ersten Teil des Interviews noch nicht gehört haben, dann hole das unbedingt nach, du kannst diesen zweiten Teil allerdings auch solo hören und wirst vieles verstehen und für dich mitnehmen können. Beim letzten Mal haben wir viel über die Integration von Bewegung in den Alltag gelernt und dass es auch Tims Sicht wichtiger ist, sich tägliche Bewegungsroutinen anzueignen, als zwei Mal die Woche ins Fitnessstudio zu gehen, wobei beides perfekt wäre. Auch haben wir viel über den richtigen und falschen Laufstil gesprochen und ob Männer und Frauen anders trainieren sollten. Im zweiten Teil des Interviews erfährst du, wie sich Bewegung positiv auf das Gehirn, dein Denken und deine Organe, wie z.B. den Darm auswirkt. Wir sprechen über den 10.000 Schritte Mythos und was wirklich dran ist und wie Tim seine Eltern und seinen Opa fit hält. Du erhältst außerdem ganz konkrete Tipps, was du tun kannst, um bis ins hohe Alter beweglich zu bleiben.

Beweg Dich! In dieser Folge spreche ich mit dem Bewegungsexperten Tim Boettner über das Thema Bewegung und Training - natürlich dahingehend, wie wir es schaffen können, ein Leben lang körperlich mobil zu sein. Wenn wir beweglich sind, dann immer auch im übertragenen Sinn, also auch beweglich im Geiste, Lust Neues zu lernen, neugierig zu bleiben. Wie wir dafür die beste Voraussetzungen auf der körperlichen Ebene schaffen, erfährst Du von Tim in dem zweiteiligen Interview. In diesem ersten Teil des Interviews erfährst Du viel über alltägliche Bewegung, den Unterschied zwischen Kraft- und Ausdauer-Training und was womöglich hilfreicher ist für ein langes und gesundes Leben, ob Bewegung und Training / Sport das gleiche sind und ob Männer und Frauen unterschiedlich trainieren sollten.

Tim Boettner ist Movement-Coach und Personal Trainer. Think Flow Grow ist sein Ansatz und er ist einer der wenigen Coaches, die Bewegung sowohl im Außen als auch im Inneren anschauen. Im Interview sprechen wir über Selbstwirksamkeit durch Körpertraining, Biohacking und die neuesten Tools, um seinen Körper besser zu verstehen und zu optimieren. Du erfährst: 1. Was Selbstwirksamkeit mit Disziplin zu tun hat 2. Welche Biohacks Tim täglich nutzt 3. Warum Eisbaden und Intermittent Fasting wichtig für dein Training sind Shownotes Du willst mit Biohacking richtig durchstarten und deine Projekte sky-rocken? Dann hol dir jetzt das erste Biohacking Kit Deutschlands von BRAINEFFECT: http://www.robinstolberg.de/biohackingkit Oura-Ring Sizing Kit (nur Pro-Version), Supplements, Erfolgsjournal, Expertencoachings u.v.m. um dich in deinem Alltag als Leader zu unterstützen. Lite-Version (ohne Oura-Ring): http://www.robinstolberg.de/biohackingkitlite Mehr zu Tim Boettner: Blog, Workshops, Produkte: https://www.thinkflowgrow.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkflowgrow/  ________________________________________________________ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Unterstütze jetzt den Natural Biohacking Podcast und hilf mir dabei weiterhin hochwertige und spannende Inhalte zu bringen. 

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In the latest episode, QRCA Views Podcast Editor Mike interviews John Seigel Boettner from Teen Press, an organization started at Santa Barbara Middle School that helps middle school aged kids learn the ins and outs of conducting interviews. The story of Teen Press is quite unique. John is a film buff and often uses film as a teaching aid. Years ago, when the Santa Barbara International Film Festival was coming to town, John wanted to give his students a chance to talk to some influential filmmakers so he them apply for press credentials and taught them some interviewing skills; but one important lesson he impressed upon his fledgling journalists was to go beyond the questions that Hollywood types get asked all the time; Who are you wearing? What’s your relationship status? What’s it like working with so and so? Instead, he wanted his kids to uncover what these people are like as human beings. And that’s why, at one red carpet event, they handed Amy Adams a burrito! John, and some of his former students, presented at the QRCA Annual Conference in January of 2017 where they inspired attendees with their unique approach to interviewing celebrities on the red carpet. Our QRCA Views Podcast Editor Mike Carlon caught up with John after the conference and recorded this interview. We hope you enjoy it.

Reformed Forum exists to present every person mature in Christ (Col. 1:28). We do that specifically by supporting the Church in her God-ordained task of accomplishing the Great Commission. In this episode, we discuss our mission and vision and share exciting news about the future of our ministry including Camden Bucey's transition to become our full-time Executive Director. Reformed Forum Proposal (May 2019)Download Reformed Forum is an organization committed to providing Reformed Christian theological resources to pastors, scholars, and anyone who desires to grow in their understanding of Scripture and the theology that faithfully summarizes its teachings. We are committed to the principles of the Reformation and a redemptive-historical approach to Scripture. We believe these faithfully represent the teachings of the Bible, which is our only standard for faith and practice. During the Modernist-Fundamentalist Controversy of the early twentieth century, E. J. Young wrote to J. Gresham Machen, the founder of Westminster Theological Seminary and key figure in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, which had yet to be formed: Within the church there should be an organization, entirely independent of the formal church, which would act as leaven. This organization should be composed of ministers, elders and laymen of the new church alone, who not only believe the Westminster Confession but who are on fire with it. The purpose of this organization should be to propagate and to defend the Reformed faith, to point out the errors of modernism, sacerdotalism, premillennialism, Arminianism, Trichotomy, and so much of the anti-Scriptural evangelism of today. Furthermore, this group would seek to propagate Reformed literature, such as your book, Christianity and Liberalism, Boettner’s book and works of that type. It would seek to propagate this literature not only among the clergy but also among the laity. In other words, it would be a missionary agency whose primary field is the church. Further, it would eventually seek to promote truly Reformed Bible Conferences and Evangelistic Campaigns, would seek to start Reformed Bible classes and prayer meetings and would seek to encourage Reformed radio broadcasts, etc. E. J. Young, letter to J. Gresham Machen, October 2, 1935. Seventy-three years passed before Reformed Forum was founded and much has changed regarding technology, but providentially we have become such an organization. There is a need today just as there was then, because the theological challenges persist. We are committed to be faithful to Scripture to the end that Christ would be glorified in the fulfillment of the Great Commission. Donate https://vimeo.com/338118605

Heute haben wir eine ganz besondere Persönlichkeit im Interview! Wir sprechen mit Alfons Schuhbeck, einem der ganz großen unter Deutschlands Köchen, über seinen Weg zum Fernsehkoch Nr. 1, humane Werte und menschlichen Umgang, Gewürze und Gesundheit. Du erfährst, wie er seine bayrische High End Küche entwickelt hat und sich für seinen Beruf fit hält, was seine Erfolgstipps sind und wie er aktuelle Küchentrends sieht. Alfons Schuhbeck erzählt dir, warum kochende Männer Supertypen sind und warum ihm seine technische Unbegabtheit geholfen hat, seine Leidenschaft zu entdecken. Du hörst, welche Stationen seiner Kochausbildung prägend waren und wie ein Fußballspiel im englischen Garten ihm dazu verhalf, bei Eckardt Witzigmann das Scharnier zwischen der klassischen Küche und der Nouvelle Cuisine studieren zu können. Im Interview spricht der Gewürze-Kenner über seinen wissenschaftlichen Stab und die wertvollen medizinischen Wirkungen von Knoblauch und Ingwer, Ölen und Gewürzen und wie eine gesunde Ernährung damit eine wichtige Prävention gegen Krebs, Herzinfarkt und Hirnschlag darstellt. Mit profunden Kenntnissen blickt Schuhbeck auf die Geschichte der Kräuter als Medizin sowie kritisch auf Pharmaka und verrät dir, warum beim Pyramidenbau der erste Streik überhaupt begann. Wieso heute noch viele Kochtechniken aus der Zeit ohne Kühlschrank stammen, Superfood ein Schmarrn ist und ein Bayer keine Gotchi Beeren, sondern ab und an eine Leberkassemmel braucht, erfährst du ebenso, wie gute Öle in die richtigen Körperzellen kommen und warum Eskimos keine Herzinfarkte, aber Nasenbluten haben. Der charmante Küchenkönig plaudert über seine Beziehungen zum FC Bayern München und die Zahnbürsten des Darms. Und du erfährst, warum du in seinem neuen, bereits Michelin-besternten Fine Dining Restaurant im Boettner´s auch im Poloshirt herzlich willkommen bist und wie ein Apfel, ein Käse und ein Brot zum kulinarischen Hochgenuss werden kann. Der Link zur heutigen Show: https://www.schuhbeck.de/   Mehr findest du auf: www.feinschmeckertouren.de https://www.facebook.com/feinschmeckertouren/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa_CkAeidqAQ98nKFa0HZcg/featured?view_as=public https://www.instagram.com/feinschmeckertouren/   ****************************************************** Hier geht dein Genusserlebnis weiter! Komm rüber auf unsere Homepage www.feinschmeckertouren.de. Dort findest du Impressionen und Foto´s, Blogbeiträge und zusätzliche Informationen. Verpass keine Neuigkeiten mehr und trag dich dort am besten gleich in unseren Newsletter ein. ****************************************************** In unserem Genuss-Cast lernst du Food- und Feinkostadressen, Weine und Winzer, Restaurants und Spezialitäten-Manufakturen kennen. Als Individualisten entdecken wir auf unseren Reisen gerne Neues aus der Welt der Kulinarik. Begleite uns dabei und profitiere von unseren persönlichen Impressionen und Insidertipps jenseits vom Mainstream-Tourismus! Neben Weinverkostungen und Tipps für die Kombination mit passenden Speisen hörst du hier kurzweilige Geschichten über Wein, Olivenöl, Grappa, Obstbrände, Käse, Gewürze und Co. Du bekommst Impulse über gastronomische Highlights mit außergewöhnlicher Küche und urtypischem Flair, egal ob Sterneküche oder Trattoria. Außerdem erfährst du Unterhaltsames über Städte und Regionen. In den Interviews mit „Genusshandwerkern“ geht es um die Menschen hinter den Produkten und ihre individuelle Story. Du bekommst Einblicke in die Geheimnisse ihrer Produktphilosophie sowie die Herstellung und Veredelung, Umgebung oder Zubereitung ihrer Lebens- und Genussmittel. Mit Geschichten von unseren Entdeckertouren, auch aus den mediterranen Ländern Italien, Frankreich und Spanien, wollen wir dich inspirieren, das Leben mit kulinarischen Highlights zu genießen! Wenn auch du Produkte mit eigener Handschrift, die Vielfalt der Aromen von natürlichen Lebensmitteln und deren intensiven Genuss liebst, dann bist du in dieser Show genau richtig. Viel Spass beim Hören und Genießen!

On this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Dr. Fritz Boettner joins me to discuss hip replacements. Dr. Fritz Boettner is a specialist in joint-preserving arthroscopic surgery and minimally invasive total joint replacements of the knee and hip. His practice concentrates on the nonsurgical and surgical treatment of early arthritis. As part of a patient-centered individual approach, he performs arthroscopic cartilage surgery and joint preserving osteotomies, as well as minimally invasive total joint replacements and resurfacings. In this episode, we discuss: -The evolution of hip replacement surgeries -Pre-surgical considerations for anterior and posterior surgical approaches -Post-surgical restrictions on movement -Rehabilitation and pain management considerations following hip replacement -And so much more!   Having the optionality of either surgical approach allows each patient to be evaluated to ensure the best outcomes. Dr. Boettner states, “Having different types of approaches at our availability allows you to select which would be best for the patient.”   Pain and functional management following hip replacement surgery is the same for either approach with the goal being that, “Everything is geared towards early discharge.”   Dr. Boettner stresses that physical therapy providers be mindful of their interventions and avoid adverse outcomes with unnecessary exertion. He reminds, “If you don’t do anything with the hip, patients will be fine after hip replacement.”   For more information on Dr. Boettner: Dr. Fritz Boettner is a specialist in joint-preserving arthroscopic surgery and minimally invasive total joint replacements of the knee and hip.   His practice concentrates on the nonsurgical and surgical treatment of early arthritis. As part of a patient-centered individual approach, he performs arthroscopic cartilage surgery and joint preserving osteotomies, as well as minimally invasive total joint replacements and resurfacings.   “Minimal invasive surgery reduces surgical trauma, resulting in advantages for early rehabilitation,” he says. ”In addition, patients love their cosmetically appealing incision.”   Born in Germany, Dr. Boettner studied at the top international centers for his specialty, completing fellowships in four sub-areas, as well as additional training in pelvic osteotomies and open hip dislocation with surgeons in Germany, Switzerland and the United States. He has authored an orthopedic textbook, as well as numerous scientific publications.   Resources discussed on this show: Dr. Boettner Website HSS Website Dr. Boettner twitter Dr. Boettner Facebook   Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Make sure to connect with me on twitter, instagram and facebook to stay updated on all of the latest! Show your support for the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes!   Have a great week and stay Healthy Wealthy and Smart!   Xo Karen    

Hello everyone! In this episode of It’s all about Her, you meet Brianne Boettner, she is the owner and founder of Timber and Tulip. Timber and Tulip is where you go to find industrial modern furnishings that are custom-designed and hand-crafted, tailored to fit your space to a T. Brianne shares her journey from financial controller to her first entrepreneurial adventure as self-taught furniture designer and creator! I had a great time talking with Brianne and I hope you enjoy the conversation!

John Seigel Boettner is a social studies teacher at Santa Barbara Middle School, but he’s not like one I ever had. It’s a special kind of person who can take middle school kids on a cross country bicycle trip across the United States and an even more special person who can do that through the Republic of Rwanda in central eastern Africa (Yes, that Rwanda). You see, John uses cycling and life experiences to teach his students lessons that they will never forget. In short, John is the kind of teacher you remember; the kind of teacher whose memory will hit you first as you think about the person you’ve become and consider how you got to that place. We don’t get many teachers like that in life but when we do, we should celebrate them. I met john at an industry conference this past January. Now, you may be saying to yourself, Mike, you are not a teacher, what kind of conference could you possibly have met john at? Well, our paths do cross, but it’s not where you might think. At Santa Barbara Middle School, John helped form an organization called Teen Press. You see, in addition to being an avid cyclist, John is also a film buff and he often uses film as a teaching aid. Years ago, when the Santa Barbara International Film Festival was coming to town, John wanted to give his students a chance to talk to some influential filmmakers. He had his students apply for press credentials and taught them some interviewing skills; but one important lesson he impressed upon his fledgling journalists was to go beyond the questions that Hollywood types get asked all the time; Who are you wearing? What’s your relationship status? What’s it like working with so and so? Instead, he wanted his kids to uncover what these people are like as human beings. And that's why, at one red carpet event, they handed Amy Adams a burrito! This is where our paths cross. I interview people for a living for both this podcast and for clients who hire me to run marketing studies. The kids of Teen Press interview filmmakers, celebrities, politicians, and business leaders. Al Gore, Will Smith, burrito loving Amy Adams, and Clint Eastwood are just some of the names that the Teen Press of SBMS have interviewed. Someone in an industry association I am part of heard about Teen Press and invited John and some of his former students to teach a bunch of professional moderators (many of whom have spent more time interviewing people than these kids have been alive) – how to uncover humanness in an interview. It left a mark on me, so much so that I think I just created a new word, and I am pleased to share John’s personal story, in more detail, with you. This interview is brought to you by my book Uncorking a Murder. A retired detective short on time works with podcaster Farrah Graham to right a wrong in this “Serial meets Gone Girl” thriller. Pick up Uncorking a Murder at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble.com, or wherever books are sold online. Available in paperback and eBook editions.

If I had a dollar for every time I was accused of being a “Pelagian” or “Semi-Pelagian,” I’d have at least enough money to put my eldest through college. Typically, the accusation comes from those who are less informed about the historical use of these labels and there actual meanings as it relates to our current soteriological disagreements.[1] So, let’s get educated. Pelagius was a 5th century British monk who was accused of teaching that people had the natural ability to fulfill the commands of God by an exercise of the human will apart from divine assistance (grace). Pelagianism came to be known as the belief that mankind is born basically good, without a sinful nature, and is thus capable of doing good without God’s help. [2] Because Pelagius was deemed a heretic, little of his work survived to the present day except in the quotes of his opponents (not the most reliable of sources). Many modern scholars suspect that Pelagius’ actual teachings were greatly misrepresented so as to demonize and marginalize him (this is not difficult to imagine). Despite what is commonly known of Pelagius, evidence indicates that he and his followers taught that all good works come only by divine aid (grace), which was seen as “enabling,” not “effectual/irresistible” in nature. For instance, in a letter to the Pope defending himself, Pelagius is reported to have written: “This grace we for our part do not, as you suppose, allow to consist merely in the law, but also in the help of God. God helps us by His teaching and revelation, whilst He opens the eyes of our heart; whilst He points out to us the future, that we may not be absorbed in the present; whilst He discovers to us the snares of the devil; whilst He enlightens us with the manifold and ineffable gift of heavenly grace… This free will is in all good works always assisted by divine help.” [3] And in an accompanying confession of faith, he states, “Free-will we do so own, as to say that we always stand in need of God’s help,” And he affirmed, “We do also abhor the blasphemy of those who say that any impossible thing is commanded to man by God; or that the commandments of God cannot be performed by any one man.” So, while Pelagius maintained human responsibility to keep the commands of God he still seemed to maintain the need of divine aid in doing so.[4] Augustine, a contemporary of Pelagius, was the first on record to teach the concept of individual effectual election to salvation. Even Calvinistic historian Loraine Boettner concedes that this “was first clearly seen by Augustine” in the fifth century. In fact, Boettner notes, not only did the earliest Church Fathers not interpret the doctrine of election “Calvinistically,” but much of their teaching stands in strong opposition to such conclusions. A great emphasis on the absolute freedom of the human will and repudiations of individual predestination to salvation is found clearly throughout the earliest writings of the church. [5] John Calvin himself acknowledged this fact when he stated: “Further, even though the Greeks [Early Church Fathers] above the rest—and Chrysostom especially among them—extol the ability of the human will, yet all the ancients, save Augustine, so differ, waver, or speak confusedly on this subject, that almost nothing certain can be derived from their writings.”[6] So, by Calvinists own admission, Augustine introduced much of these unique (and often controversial) doctrinal beliefs in the 5th century.[7] Pelagius stood up against Augustine’s new doctrinal positions and even went so far as to accuse him of being under the influence of his former Manichean (Gnostic) roots, which was known to teach pagan fatalism as if it were a Christian doctrine.[8] Augustine, in turn, accused Pelagius of denying any need for divine aid in the conversion process. It is likely that both of them went too far in their accusations, but history reveals that it was Augustine’s smears of Pelagius that won over in the court of public opinion.[9] Pelagianism, therefore, has become known historically as “the teaching that man has the capacity to seek God in and of himself apart from any movement of God or the Holy Spirit, and therefore that salvation is effected by man’s efforts.”[10] Traditionalists, like myself, wholeheartedly deny this belief and consider the label offensive and completely misrepresentative of our actual teachings (and I’m under the impression Pelagius himself would express similar sentiments if given a fair hearing today). Here are a few reasons why this label would not rightly represent our views: We believe man has the capacity to respond willingly to God’s means of seeking to save the lost, NOT that man would seek God if left alone. We believe God is graciously actively working in and through creation, conscience, His bride, His Holy Spirit filled followers, and his Word to aid humanity in their conversion. We believe salvation is wholly of God in that He owes no man forgiveness or eternal life, even if they freely repent and humbly submit to Him as Lord and Savior. Asking for forgiveness no more merits that forgiveness than the prodigal son’s return home merited the reception he received from his father. That was the choice of a gracious father alone. WHAT ABOUT SEMI-PELAGIANISM? First, it should be noted that the term “Semi-Pelagian” was first introduced in the late 16th century by Calvinistic theologians attempting to combat the rising popularity of Molinism, an alternative method of reconciling the problem of divine omniscience and human freedom.[11] Calvinistic Apologist, Matt Slick, describes Semi-Pelagianism in this way: “Semi-Pelagianism is a weaker form of Pelagianism (a heresy derived from Pelagius who lived in the 5th century A.D. and was a teacher in Rome). Semi-Pelagianism (advocated by Cassian at Marseilles, 5th Century) did not deny original sin and its effects upon the human soul and will, but it taught that God and man cooperate to achieve man’s salvation. This cooperation is not by human effort as in keeping the law but rather in the ability of a person to make a free will choice. The semi-Pelagian teaches that man can make the first move toward God by seeking God out of his own free will and that man can cooperate with God’s grace even to the keeping of his faith through human effort. This would mean that God responds to the initial effort of a person and that God’s grace is not absolutely necessary to maintain faith.”[12] In my lengthy discussion with Matt Slick over our soteriological differences, he more than once accused me of “Semi-Pelagianism.” Do Traditionalists, like myself, believe that “God and man cooperate to achieve man’s salvation?” Let me respond to that by asking this question: “Did the prodigal son and his father cooperate to achieve the son’s restoration, or was that a gracious choice of the father alone upon his son’s return?”  The false belief that forgiveness is somehow owed to those who freely humble themselves and ask for it leads to erroneous conclusions such as this. Do Traditionalists teach that “man can make the first move toward God by seeking God out of his own free will?” I challenge anyone to find just one Traditional Southern Baptist scholar who has even come close to making this kind of claim. I’m tempted to offer an award…(maybe a year supply of play-doh or something?) Do Traditionalists teach that “God responds to the initial effort of a person?”  Of course not! Belief that mankind is able to willingly respond to the gracious means of God to seek and save the lost IS NOT equal to mankind making “the first move toward God.” If it was proven that I could not call the President of the United States on the phone, would you also conclude, based on that information, that it would be impossible for me to answer the phone if the President tried to call me? Of course not, but that is exactly what those who accuse us of Semi-Pelagianism are doing. In their shortsighted and ill-informed effort to discredit our perspective, they have resorted to what is known as a “boogie-man fallacy.” This is a certain type of argument, which, in fact, is not an argument, but a means of forestalling discussion and erroneously labelling an opponent’s position with that of a known heresy so as to demonize and discredit it. For example, someone in a debate might say, “See, his view sounds like something Hilter said once, so you shouldn’t listen to him any more.” Hitler is a known “boogie man” or “bad character,” so if I can associate my opponent’s views with Hilter, then I’ll discredit him all together.  Likewise, Pelagius has become the Calvinist’s go to “boogie man,” and many of them will stop at nothing to slap that label on us so as to marginalize and discredit anything we say. This method bears a certain resemblance to the ad hominem fallacy, and comes from the same root motivation: Discredit and marginalize the person and their views rather than objectively evaluating and offering a sound, non-fallous rebuttal. The ad hominem fallacy consists of attempting to refute an argument by impeaching the character of its proponent, where as the boogie man fallacy seeks to associate an argument with that of someone whose character (or belief) has already been impeached (like poor ol’ Pelagius).  This would be like an Arminian calling Dr. John Piper a “Hyper-Calvinist” (those who denounce the need of evangelism) on the basis that he teaches some similar views to that of known hyper-Calvinists. This is pure “guilt by association” and it is the lazy man’s approach to avoid an otherwise rational and informed discussion of the issues. Those who resort to such tactics either do not know any better or they are nefariously attempting to marginalize and demonize the views of those who disagree with them. Readers of this article can no longer appeal to the former as an excuse. Added Note: Some Arminians have mistakenly joined in this accusation against Southern Baptist Traditionalists. To read my response to Roger Olson’s critique of the Traditional Statement: CLICK HERE. And to read a more thorough historical and biblical rebuttal of those who disagree on this issue:CLICK HERE. To listen to my discussion with an Arminian over this subject: CLICK HERE [1] http://baptistcenter.net/journals/JBTM_10-1_Spring_2013.pdf [Note: I highly recommend reading this journal article by Dr. Adam Harwood explaining in great detail why Traditionalists are not Semi-Pelagian.] [2] Matt Slick, CARM Ministries: https://carm.org/pelagianism [3] Bonner, Gerald (2004). “Pelagius (fl. c.390–418), theologian”. Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/21784. Retrieved 28 October 2012. [4] Pohle, Joseph. “Pelagius and Pelagianism.” The Catholic Encyclopedia. Vol. 11. New York: Robert Appleton Company, 1911. 18 Jan. 2014 [5] Loraine Boettner, Calvinism in History: Before the Reformation, web site, available fromhttp://www.seeking4truth.com/before_reformation.htm; Internet; accessed 17 April 2015. [6] John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion: web page: https://books.google.com/books?id=0aB1BwAAQBAJ&pg=PA259&lpg=PA259&dq=or+speak+confusedly+on+this+subject,+that+almost+nothing+certain+can+be+derived+from+their+writings&source=bl&ots=qBEMo_kr1v&sig=FjMfiVDcr7iliN31rPJ5pVSraI4&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiy5YqU3P_KAhVGmIMKHZGXBgYQ6AEIHzAB#v=onepage&q=or%20speak%20confusedly%20on%20this%20subject%2C%20that%20almost%20nothing%20certain%20can%20be%20derived%20from%20their%20writings&f=false [7]  Robert Arakaki, Calvin Dissing the Early Church Fathers: https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/orthodoxbridge/calvin-dissing-the-fathers/ [8] Augustine is known for his nine-year fascination with Manichaeism: http://blogs.record-eagle.com/?p=4705 [9] The determination of the Council of Orange (529) could be considered “semi-Augustinian.” It defined that faith, though a free act, resulted even in its beginnings from the grace of God, enlightening the human mind and enabling belief. However, it also explicitly denied double predestination (of the equal-ultimacy variety), stating, “We not only do not believe that any are foreordained to evil by the power of God, but even state with utter abhorrence that if there are those who want to believe so evil a thing, they are anathema.” The document links grace with baptism, which was not a controversial subject at the time. It received papal sanction.[Oakley, Francis (Jan 1, 1988), The Medieval Experience: Foundations of Western Cultural Singularity, University of Toronto Press, p. 64.; Thorsen, Don (2007), An Exploration of Christian Theology, Baker Books, 20.3.4. Cf. Second Council of Orange ch.5-7; H.J. Denzinger Enchiridion Symbolorum et Definitionum, 375-377; C. H. (1981) [1967]. “Faith”. The New Catholic Encyclopedia 5. Washington D.C. p. 797; Cross, F. L., ed. The Oxford dictionary of the Christian church. New York: Oxford University Press. 2005] [10] Adams, Nicholas (2007). “Pelagianism: Can people be saved by their own efforts?”. In Quash, Ben; Ward, Michael. Heresies and How to Avoid Them. London: SPCK Publishing. p. 91. [11] Named after 16th Century Jesuit theologian Luis de Molina, is a religious doctrine which attempts to reconcile the providence of God with human free will: Joseph Pohle, “Semipelagianism” in Catholic Encyclopedia 1912. [12] https://carm.org/semi-pelagianism [Note: Ironically there is also much dispute as to whether Cassian actually taught what he was accused of teaching as well: The view that Cassian propounded Semipelagianism has been disputed. Lauren Pristas, writes: “For Cassian, salvation is, from beginning to end, the effect of God’s grace. It is fully divine. Salvation, however, is salvation of a rational creature who has sinned through free choice. Therefore, salvation necessarily includes both free human consent in grace and the gradual rehabilitation in grace of the faculty of free choice. Thus Cassian insists salvation is also fully human. His thought, however, is not Semi-Pelagian, nor do readers who submit to the whole corpus emerge Semi-Pelagians.” [see Lauren Pristas (1993), The Theological Anthropology of John Cassian, PhD dissertation, Boston College,OCLC 39451854]

A new MP3 sermon from Still Waters Revival Books is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Reformed Doctrine of Predestination 4/26 by Boettner Subtitle: Doctrine of Predestination Speaker: Loraine Boettner Broadcaster: Still Waters Revival Books Event: Audio Book Date: 8/14/2008 Bible: Romans 2:1; Job 15:16 Length: 57 min.