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This week we began a series on the Canons of Dort, exploring the five points of Calvinism. These doctrines—Total Depravity, Unconditional Election, Limited Atonement, Irresistible Grace, and Perseverance of the Saints—show God's sovereign, transforming grace. Far from prideful or fatalistic, they call believers to humility, worship, and confidence in God's faithful work.

In this sermon we define regeneration and how and when it occurs. Contrary to some positions, regeneration comes about through the preaching of the Word by the power of the Holy Spirit. Scripture Lesson: 1 Peter 1 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-regeneration-11-09-2025.MP3

Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Bill De JongTexts:Philippians 2:13–14Canons of Dort: Third & Fourth: Article 16Series:Canons of Dort 2025

Afternoon Service Led by: Pastor Bryce De ZwarteScripture Reading: Romans 9:19-29Confessional Reference: Canons of Dort I: 18Sermon: Canons of Dort (8): "Who Are You, O Man, to Answer Back to God?"1. THE REBUKED ATTITUDE2. THE REVEALED AIM3. THE REVERENT ADORATIONLink to Our Website: https://www.adorationurc.ca/Follow Us Via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/AdorationURC), and consider subscribing to "Adoration URC" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts.

Picture this — you spend months working on the design and construction of a project, and next thing you know, another engineer is on the news poking holes in it for everybody to see. How'd you feel?

Aujourd'hui, Antoine Diers, consultant, Didier Giraud, agriculteur, et Joëlle Dago-Serry, coach de vie, débattent de l'actualité autour d'Alain Marschall et Olivier Truchot.

In this sermon, we argue that the call of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is sincere. Scripture Lesson: Mark 4:1-20 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-calling-11-02-205.MP3

Afternoon Service Led by: Pastor Bryce De ZwarteScripture Reading: 2 Samuel 12:15-25; Isaiah 40:9-11; Mark 10:13-16Confessional Reference: Canons of Dort I: 17Sermon: Canons of Dort (7): "He Will Gather the Lambs in His Arms"1. THE CONFOUNDING SORROW2. THE COVENANT STATUS3. THE CONSOLING SHEPHERDLink to Our Website: https://www.adorationurc.ca/Follow Us Via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/AdorationURC), and consider subscribing to "Adoration URC" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts.

Afternoon Service Led by: Pastor Bryce De ZwarteScripture Reading: Genesis 25:19-26; Malachi 1:1-5; Romans 9:1-18Confessional Reference: Canons of Dort I: 15-16Sermon: Canons of Dort (6): "I Will Have Mercy on Whom I Have Mercy"1. THE APOSTLE'S ANGUISH2. THE APOSTLE'S AFFIRMATION3. THE APOSTLE'S ASSURANCELink to Our Website: https://www.adorationurc.ca/Follow Us Via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/AdorationURC), and consider subscribing to "Adoration URC" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts.

Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Bill De JongTexts:Luke 17:11–19Canons of Dort: Third & Fourth: Article 15Series:Canons of Dort 2025

Preparing for Turmoil in the KingdomIn times of uncertainty and struggle, preparation is essential, much like keeping winter gear in vehicles during Montana summers to anticipate sudden snowstorms even at unexpected times. Jesus does not advocate for carelessness but acknowledges human responsibility in facing dangers. However, Jesus' words in Luke present a seeming contradiction. On the one hand, He instructs His disciples to acquire swords for readiness amid unrest and war. Then, on the other hand, He is disturbed when they produce two swords. Ultimately, the text invites reflection on the deeper complexity of God's kingdom amidst the fallen world. We want to trust in our tangible weapons, but fail to see the deeper spiritual threats that surround us. The Ironic Bravado of the DisciplesThe disciples, echoing the Pharisees' positioning for power, argue about their significance during the last supper. Christ directly addresses Peter, implying that he is the boastful leader. Jesus warns Peter that Satan demanded to sift Peter. Peter boasts of his fleshly strength, and commitment to Christ. He singles out Peter (addressed as Simon Simon) with a warning: Satan has demanded to sift him like wheat, evoking Job's trials. This underscores Peter's reliance on his own strength and bravado, contrasting with the true foundation of the apostolic witness. Peter's declaration of readiness for prison or death reveals his overconfidence, which Jesus prophesies will lead to three denials before the rooster crows, a verifiable sign of His prophetic authority. Christ is highlighting the call to perseverance through trials rather than triumphs, reminding them that the kingdom involves hardships, not just glory. The Certain Power of Prayer and FaithChrist's resolution is surprising. He says, "I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail." This prayer is no mere cliché but a powerful defense against Satan's accusations, demonstrating the power of the weapon given to believers. Faith is portrayed as the instrument for receiving Christ's blessings and redemption, providing otherworldly strength beyond human effort. Though Peter will fall, Jesus assures his return and role will serve to strengthen others. We praise God for he preserves us while we persevere in his power. The Canons of Dordt Head 5 Articles 5-8 warn that sin can grieve the Spirit and wound the conscience, but the Spirit will preserve God's people and restore them to God's favor. We rest in the assurance that true strength comes from weakness and dependence on Christ, rather than our self-reliance or the weapons of this age..The Ironic Banter and Spiritual RealityIn a moment of ironic banter, Jesus recalls the disciples' earlier mission where they lacked nothing, contrasting it with future turmoil requiring metaphorical "swords"—symbols of conflict and threat in the kingdom's ebbs and flows, as seen in Acts. When the disciples literally produce two swords, Jesus dismisses it with "Enough!" not as sufficiency, but to end their misunderstanding of the true danger that awaits them. The battle is spiritual, against forces like Satan, not flesh and blood. Fulfilling Isaiah 53:12, Jesus is numbered among transgressors, suffering unjustly while interceding eternally for His people. The sermon concludes that Christ's heavenly intercession sustains believers amid persecution's subtleties. We are exhorted to cling to Him as we persevere in grace, even in comfortable times where faith's value might be undervalued. Ultimately, we rest in knowing that we will be preserved. Our great priest lives to make intercession for his people. We are more than conquers in his strength rather than our own.

Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Phil GrotenhuisTexts:Ezekiel 37:1–6Canons of Dort: Third & Fourth: Article 11Series:Canons of Dort 2025

Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Bill De JongTexts:John 3:16–21Canons of Dort: Third & Fourth: Article 9Canons of Dort: Third & Fourth: Article 10

In this sermon we discuss why the Gospel was restricted to Israel but was then unrestricted. Scripture Lesson: Galatians 3:10-29 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-sovwill-10-05-2025.MP3

In this sermon we discuss why the Gospel was restricted to Israel but was then unrestricted. Scripture Lesson: Galatians 3:10-29 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-sovwill-10-05-2025.MP3

Afternoon Service Led by: Pastor Bryce De ZwarteScripture Reading: Ephesians 1:3-14Confessional Reference: Canons of Dort , I:7-11Sermon: Canons of Dort (4): "In Love He Predestined Us"1. SALVATION PLANNED (vv.3-6)2. SALVATION PROCURED (vv.7-10)3. SALVATION POSSESSED (vv.11-14)Link to Our Website: https://www.adorationurc.ca/Follow Us Via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/AdorationURC), and consider subscribing to "Adoration URC" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts.

An introduction to the biblical doctrine of regeneration. Scripture text: John 3:1-21 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-introreg-09-28-2025.MP3

An introduction to the biblical doctrine of regeneration. Scripture text: John 3:1-21 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-introreg-09-28-2025.MP3

Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Phil GrotenhuisTexts:Isaiah 55:1–7Canons of Dort: Third & Fourth: Article 8Series:Canons of Dort 2025

In this sermon we define total depravity. Scripture Lesson: Romans 5:1-21 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-depraved-09-21-2025.MP3

We do well in this life as we accept our lowly, suffering status, which will be reversed in heaven because of the work of Jesus Christ. New Testament Lesson: Matthew 5:1-12 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-lowtohigh-09-21-2025.MP3

In this sermon we define total depravity. Scripture Lesson: Romans 5:1-21 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-depraved-09-21-2025.MP3

Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Bill De JongTexts:Romans 1:18–25Canons of Dort: Third & Fourth: Article 4

The final installment on Definite Atonement. Scripture Lesson: John 10:1-30 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-defatone-09-14-2025.MP3

Afternoon Service Led by: Pastor Bryce De ZwarteScripture Reading: Acts 13:13-52Confessional Reference: Canons of Dort , I:4-6Sermon: Canons of Dort (3): "As Many As Were Appointed to Eternal Life Believed"1. THE MESSIANIC REDEMPTION2. THE MIXED RESPONSE3. THE MYSTERIOUS REASONLink to Our Website: https://www.adorationurc.ca/Follow Us Via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/AdorationURC), and consider subscribing to "Adoration URC" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts.

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The church is to preach the Gospel to all people in every nation. Scripture Lesson: John 3:16-21 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-univgospel-09-07-2025.MP3

Time:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Phil GrotenhuisTexts:Ezekiel 37:1–4Canons of Dort: Third & Fourth: Article 1Canons of Dort: Third & Fourth: Article 2Canons of Dort: Third & Fourth: Article 3

The church is to preach the Gospel to all people in every nation. Scripture Lesson: John 3:16-21 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-univgospel-09-07-2025.MP3

Most Christians are familiar with John and Charles Wesley, as well as George Whitefield, who were among the leading promoters of the English Revival. However, there is much more to discover about that period of church history. Listen as Trinity, Christian, and Mina talk to Rev. Lee Gatiss, director of the Church Society, about these and other remarkable people and significant discussions of this period in history.   Show Notes: Church Society: https://www.churchsociety.org Other episodes mentioned during the discussion of the English revival: Episode 73 – The Moravians: https://kidstalkchurchhistory.podbean.com/e/the-moravians/ Episode 78 – Phillis Wheatley: https://kidstalkchurchhistory.podbean.com/ Episode 52 – The Canons of Dort: https://kidstalkchurchhistory.podbean.com/e/the-canons-of-dort/

In this sermon we address how Christian parents should think biblically about the death of their infants and young children. Scripture Lesson: 1 Corinthians 7:12-16 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-infantdeath-08-24-20215.MP3

This Day in Legal History: ABA FormedOn August 21, 1878, 75 lawyers convened in Saratoga Springs, New York, and formally established the American Bar Association (ABA). Their shared aim was to advance the “science of jurisprudence,” promote uniform legislation, strengthen justice administration, uphold the profession's honor, and encourage collegial interaction among lawyers. Their organizing document—the original constitution—still shapes the ABA's mission today.Over time, the ABA became the premier professional association for attorneys in the U.S., influencing national legal education, ethics, and law reform. It introduced the first national ethics code in 1908 (the Canons of Professional Ethics), which eventually evolved into today's Model Rules of Professional Conduct.While the ABA once counted about 400,000 dues-paying members, by the low‑point of 2019, it had lost approximately 56,000 members—a symptom of shifting professional norms and changing perceptions of organizational value. Membership has continued to decline, with figures dropping as low as 227,000 by 2024. In response, the ABA has implemented membership reforms and reduced dues tiers to attract and re-engage lawyers, especially those early in their careers.The American Bar Association's recent actions reflect a mixed record in the face of escalating political pressure—particularly from the Trump administration and its allies. On one hand, the ABA has forcefully resisted efforts to erode legal independence: in 2025, it filed a federal lawsuit accusing the administration of intimidating law firms engaged in politically sensitive representation, and it criticized the DOJ's move to exclude the ABA from vetting judicial nominees as a blow to transparency and professionalism. It also defended its longstanding role in law school accreditation amid efforts to strip that authority.On the other hand, the ABA's decision in August 2025 to eliminate five Board of Governors seats historically reserved for women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and racial minorities marks a notable concession under pressure. The newly adopted policy opens these seats to anyone with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, regardless of their own demographic identity. While proponents framed the shift as a legal safeguard against lawsuits, critics viewed it as a capitulation—especially given the broader political context, including targeted attacks on ABA diversity programs and threats to its accreditation authority. The organization has also paused enforcement of its law school diversity standards until at least 2026.The Justice Department under the Trump administration has dramatically escalated its investigation into gender-affirming care, targeting the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia with a sweeping subpoena demanding detailed records—including names and Social Security numbers—of patients who received such treatments. This move is part of a broader campaign to prosecute medical providers offering care to transgender youth, following a directive from Attorney General Pam Bondi to aggressively pursue these cases.The hospital pushed back against the subpoena, calling it an invasive overreach into a vulnerable population's privacy. In response, DOJ took the unusual step of asking the court to unseal the litigation, a departure from standard practice in sensitive investigations where proceedings are typically kept sealed to protect investigatory integrity. The judge sided with the DOJ, opening the docket earlier this month.The subpoena was signed by Brett Shumate, the newly confirmed head of DOJ's civil division, bypassing career officials who had refused to sign similar subpoenas due to ethical and legal concerns. Internal dissent had already emerged, with former officials warning that collecting such data lacked a strong legal basis, especially since off-label prescriptions like puberty blockers are not illegal under federal law.Critics say the investigation appears more performative than prosecutorial, designed to chill gender-affirming care through public pressure rather than build viable legal cases. The Trump administration has also directed other agencies, including HHS and the FTC, to scrutinize these practices, while states like Pennsylvania have filed lawsuits challenging the administration's actions. The outcome of the Philadelphia case, now in front of a federal judge, could shape how far the administration can go in turning gender-related health care into a legal battleground.Justice Department Expands Gender Care Probe as Hospital FightsA recent ruling in the Epic Games v. Apple case has sparked growing concern among corporate legal teams that the boundaries of attorney-client privilege—especially for in-house counsel—are being narrowed in ways that could harm innovation and compliance. The district court found Apple had improperly claimed privilege over documents that mixed legal advice with business guidance, drawing a sharp rebuke that “adding a lawyer's name to a document does not create a privilege.”That finding is now being appealed, with organizations like TechNet and the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) warning that upholding the decision could upend how legal departments operate—particularly in fast-moving sectors like AI and cybersecurity, where legal and business decisions are tightly intertwined. In-house counsel argue they need the flexibility to weigh legal risks within the real-world context of product development, market pressures, and regulatory uncertainty.At issue is the standard used to define privilege. The Ninth Circuit has previously backed the “primary purpose” test, which protects dual-purpose communications if a significant purpose was legal. But the district court's approach appeared more rigid, raising fears that companies will be discouraged from seeking or documenting legal guidance unless they rely on expensive outside counsel.Legal leaders say this shift would disproportionately impact smaller firms and startups already stretched thin. They also point to a broader ambiguity across federal circuits regarding dual-purpose communications, and argue that only a Supreme Court ruling can definitively resolve the inconsistencies.Oral arguments in the appeal are set for October 21.Apple Ruling Raises Business Fear of Legal Privileges ErodingA federal appeals court has allowed the Trump administration to move forward with ending deportation protections and work permits for over 60,000 immigrants from Honduras, Nicaragua, and Nepal. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an unsigned order permitting the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for these groups while legal challenges continue. No legal reasoning was provided in the brief order.The decision lifts an earlier block by a federal district judge, who had ruled that the move was likely driven by racial animus, violating constitutional protections. The new ruling immediately ends protections for Nepali nationals, with protections for Honduran and Nicaraguan immigrants set to expire by September 8.The Department of Homeland Security praised the ruling as a step toward restoring the immigration system's integrity, arguing TPS has been misused as a backdoor form of asylum. Immigrant advocates, meanwhile, condemned the lack of explanation from the court and warned of serious humanitarian consequences for those now facing deportation to unstable regions.The case remains ongoing, but for now, thousands of individuals who have lived and worked legally in the U.S. for years are left in legal limbo.Trump can end deportation protections for 60,000 immigrants, appeals court says | ReutersElon Musk must face a lawsuit alleging he and his political action committee, America PAC, ran an illegal election-year lottery disguised as a $1 million-a-day giveaway. A federal judge in Texas ruled that plaintiff Jacqueline McAferty plausibly claimed Musk misled voters—particularly in battleground states—into signing a petition supporting the U.S. Constitution by offering what appeared to be a random chance at a $1 million prize.McAferty alleges that, in exchange for signing, voters were required to provide personal data—names, addresses, phone numbers, and emails—which she claims was exploited for political targeting. Musk argued that the program was not a lottery because recipients were chosen to “earn” the funds and serve as America PAC spokespeople. But the judge pointed to conflicting language used in promotional materials suggesting the money could be “won,” making it reasonable for voters to think it was a sweepstakes-style contest.Judge Robert Pitman, an Obama appointee, also rejected Musk's argument that voters suffered no harm, noting that expert testimony could establish the market value of political data collected during the promotion.The lawsuit, filed on Election Day 2024, underscores growing concerns over the use of high-dollar giveaways in political campaigning and how voter data is gathered and deployed in swing states. Musk and his PAC have not yet commented on the ruling.Elon Musk must face lawsuit claiming he ran illegal $1 million election lottery | ReutersAnd in a piece I wrote for Forbes earlier this week: the new One Big Beautiful Bill Act revives full expensing for U.S.-based research and development, a policy designed to encourage domestic innovation and hiring. At first glance, it seems like a major win for the tech sector and high-skilled job creation. But the labor market response reveals a deeper issue: you can't stimulate demand for talent without also addressing supply. With immigration pathways constrained and no meaningful expansion of domestic training infrastructure, the policy has triggered a spike in labor costs rather than a boom in innovation.In the absence of new talent pipelines, startups and tech firms are now paying steep premiums to hire U.S.-based engineers, effectively converting the R&D tax break into a subsidy for a tight labor market. Meanwhile, immigration policy remains restrictive, and education-focused workforce solutions aren't being scaled fast enough to meet the moment. The result is a bottleneck: jobs going unfilled, innovation slowing, and companies forced to reconsider hiring or delay projects altogether.The piece argues that while R&D expensing is smart fiscal policy, it only works as part of a broader strategy that includes visa reform, immigration support for high-skilled workers, and real investments in talent development. Without those pieces in place, we're left with a politically appealing tax tweak that, in practice, fails to deliver the innovation surge it promises.Turns Out Research Tax Breaks Alone Can't Conjure Developers This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

In this sermon we examine Paul’s words on reprobation from Romans 9:1-29. Scripture Lesson: Romans 9:1-29 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-reprobation-08-17-2025.MP3

In this sermon we take more time to define election and the word, “foreknowledge.” Scripture Lesson: Romans 8:18-39 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-elect-08-03-2025.MP3

In this sermon we introduce the doctrine of election. Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 1:1-14 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-decree-07-27-2025.MP3

We will not repent until we are moved by a consideration of who God is in Christ. New Testament Lesson: Luke 15 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-repent-07-27-2025.MP3

In Part 3 of our series on the 21 Ecumenical Church Councils, Justin Hibbard discusses the first ecumenical council in Church history - the Council of Nicaea. What does Santa Claus have to do with this council? Who attended this council? What did this council decide? And how did this council change the course of history while also failing to be all that effective within the next few decades?HOW TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST* Become a free subscriber or a patron of Why Catholic? and get the next episode and a discount code to the Why Catholic Etsy shop in your email inbox.* Check out the Why Catholic Etsy shop (all proceeds support this podcast).* Invite Justin to speak at your next event. Inquire at whycatholic@substack.com.SOCIAL LINKS* Follow Why Catholic on Instagram.* Subscribe to Why Catholic on YouTube.SOURCES:* Episode 146: Introduction to the 21 Ecumenical Councils* Episode 147: The World that Led to the Council of Nicaea* Best St. Nicholas Memes* The Might be Giants - Istanbul (not Constantinople)* Map of the Roman Empire Under Constantine* The Ecumenical Councils of the Catholic Church: A History by Joseph Kelly* History of the Popes Podcast (Beginning with Episode 27)* First Council of Nicaea | Church Councils Explained (Part 1)* New Advent: First Council of Nicaea* Papal Encyclicals Online: First Council of Nicaea* Original Nicene Creed of 325* Excursions on the Canons of the Council of Nicaea Get full access to Why Catholic? at whycatholic.substack.com/subscribe

In this sermon we introduce the Canons of Dort. Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 2:1-10 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-cdintro-07-20-2025.MP3

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Canon Stephen Sharpe, ICKSP serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Shrine in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained in 2020. In Today's Show: Should I go to a baby shower of a Catholic relative who conceived a baby outside of marriage and who recently had a civil marriage outside of the Church?  I want to feel close to God but I don't.  Am I doing something wrong?  How can a layperson apply readings of religious works to her life? Are unborn babies able to pray for their parents? ​​How do converts find ground in the current church? How long does it generally take for a seminarian to be ordained? Is refusing to receive communion from an EMHC wrong? Do you need to confess venial sins once a year as well as mortal sins? What was the point of the parable of the Good Samaritan? What advice do you have for someone who has trouble differentiating between having feelings and struggling with a sin, and actually committing a sin? Do you have a favorite book on saints? At what point did the Institute officially change the reference to their priests as Canons? What Divine Office or version of the Divine Office do the ICKSP pray? Why do certain Evangelical Christians who are heavily “sola scriptura” seem to be so literal about some passages, but not others?  Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Welcome to Episode 20 of the Mitchell Pehlke Lacrosse Show presented by Duke Cannon! The fellas breakdown PLL week 2 in Charlotte. Marcus Holman are you kidding me?? How good do the Redwoods look? Chris Kavanagh and Andrew McAdorey are simply not playing like rookies. The Waterdogs impressed. Where will they fit in CJ? Panic button time for the Whipsnakes? What do the Outlaws do at goalie? The guys breakdown all things Sam Handley trade. To round us out the guys play Start, Bench, Cut, and a new "Ball knower" Segment to see who really knows ball. (0:34) Canons over Archers (15:00) Redwoods dominate (22:28) Sam Handley trade (30:22) Waterdogs roll (36:20) Whipsnakes in serious trouble? (53:10) Who should start? McElroy or McNaney (01:05:06) Week 3 preview/picks (01:16:20) Start Bench Cut Lacrosse heads (01:22:37) Ball Knower of the week

Later Mohists explained in the Canons how to provide compelling philosophical arguments, and how to avoid mistakes in argumentation. Does this count as “logic”?

In this episode of Cincy Reformed, Rev. Dr. J. Brandon Burks, pastor of Christ Reformed Church in Northern Kentucky, gives five reasons why he is Dutch Reformed.   For more information, see:   On the History of the Dutch Reformed Church: A Goodly Heritage: The Secession of 1834 and Its Impact on Reformed Churches in the Netherlands and North America https://www.heritagebooks.org/product... The Reformation of 1834 https://marsbooks.online/products/the... Dutch Calvinism in Modern America https://www.eerdmans.com/978080280009... "Integration, Disintegration, and Reintegration: A Preliminary History of the United Reformed Churches in North America," in Always Reforming: Essays in Honor of W. Robert Godfrey (ch. 13) https://www.amazon.com/Always-Reforme... Introducing the United Reformed Churches https://cincyreformed.podbean.com/e/i... The Reformed Dutch Influence upon American Presbyterianism https://reformedforum.org/podcasts/ct... The Dutch Reformed in North America https://tabletalkmagazine.com/article...   On Covenant Theology: Sacred Bond: Covenant Theology Explored https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/sac... Covenant Theology: Biblical, Theological, and Historical Perspectives https://www.heritagebooks.org/product...   On the Sacraments: The Lord's Supper as the Sign and Meal of the New Covenant https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/lor... Covenantal Baptism https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/cov... What Do We Mean By Sacrament, Sign, And Seal? https://heidelblog.net/2018/07/what-d...   On the Ordinary Means of Grace: The Means of Grace and Sanctification: Part I https://www.wscal.edu/devotion/the-me... The Means of Grace and Sanctification: Part II https://www.wscal.edu/devotion/the-me... By His Spirit and Word: How Christ Builds His Church https://reformedfellowship.net/collec... One Major Difference Between The Reformed And The Evangelicals https://heidelblog.net/2022/12/one-ma...   On Liturgical Worship: The Patristic Roots of Reformed Worship https://wipfandstock.com/978153269176... What Happens When We Worship https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/wha... Lost Keys: The Absolution in Reformed Liturgy https://www.academia.edu/35514237/Los... NOT HOLY BUT HELPFUL: A CASE FOR THE “EVANGELICAL FEAST DAYS” IN THE REFORMED TRADITION https://www.midamerica.edu/uploads/fi...   On the Confessions & Church Order: With Heart and Mouth: An Exposition of the Belgic Confession https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/wit... But for the Grace of God: An Exposition of the Canons of Dort https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/but... The Commentary of Dr. Zacharias Ursinus on the Heidelberg Catechism https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/the... Saving the Reformation: The Pastoral Theology of the Canons of Dort https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/sav... The Heidelberg Catechism: A Historical, Theological, and Pastoral Commentary https://lexhampress.com/product/36697... Crisis in the Reformed Churches https://heritagebooks.org/products/cr... Church Order https://www.urcna.org/church-order Commentary on the Church Order https://archive.org/details/churchord...

This is episode 223, the calliper and the lens Gustav Fritsch in the southern Light. A very quick thank you to Professor Johan Fourie at Stellenbosch Department of Economics who invited me to be part of a workshop about improving the visibility of economic history. What an amazing experience. This episode of our series is following on from 1863, into 1864, where the movement of people became as demographic phenomenon — driven by economics and innovations. Let's swing our attention to Robben Island, it's a warm morning in November 1863 and a bearded German arrived armed with various photographic apparatus and guns, he was on an expedition. German tourists can be found on Robben Island these days, but they don't carry guns and their cameras are Canons. Gustav Fritsch had arrived with many other accoutrements - because he was on a scientific mission. He was an anthropologist, and part of a curious genre now largely forgotten — the “racial type” photographer — men who believed the camera could capture the science of human difference, stamping evolution's hierarchy onto paper. In their lens, the body became data. A century and a half later, modern influencers use images to shape a kind of social order — their self-curated faces, botox-bright and algorithm-approved offer a new kind of taxonomy, no less performative, and perhaps no less pseudoscientific. So as our friend Gustav Fritsch set up his apparatus and guns, there on the windy but warm Robben Island of November 1863, he became part of what would be the field of criminology and .. eugenics. In this period, the use of photography was part of a privileged administrative practice, part of medical anatomy, anthropology, psychiatry, part of the professionalised emerging social sciences, tying in public health, urban planning, sanitation. It was at this point that the two divergencies in the science began to take shape, one was honorific, honouring the differences, noting the diversity, exciting the senses with these truly stunning pictures of South Africans in 1863, versus the other, the repressive, the oppressive. Stamping people with their racial characteristics. Unlike today, each picture took at least 20 seconds to complete. Imagine asking your contemporary subject to sit dead still for 20 seconds while you point your iPhone at their noggin. 20 seconds is longer than an entire TikTok video that explains the meaning of life. But there is not doubt, that the most remarkable thing about Fritsch's photos were the diversity. He photographed many chiefs and their families, capturing African nobility at the time. His image of amaThemba chief Stokwe ka-Ndlela is slightly blurred, Stokwe refused to sit still. Other images of the incarcerated on Robben Island are historic, folkloric and well, just stunning. These include Xoxo on of Ngqika, brother of Sandile, Siyolo kaMdushane, one of the Gcaleka chiefs, Dilima, son of Phato of the Gqunukhwebe. This strange German was doing South African history a favour, recording the regal faces of amaXhosa royalty for posterity. After Robben Island, Gustav Fritsch and his apparatus rolled along in an oxwagon to Cathcart in the eastern Cape where he took more photos of Anta kaNgqika the 3rd paramount chief of the amaRharhabe, whereupon Fritsch continued to Stutterheim, where he set up his stool and massive tripod and took remarkable photos of Sandile kaNgqika.Not satisfied, this 19th century paparazzi, this collector of images set off northwards to Bechuanaland. He photographed Bakwena chief Sechele I a Motswasele or "Rra Mokonopi" as well as his son Sibelo. Bamagwatho chief Kama was next, grand old man of Botswana. The ancestor of the famous Khama family of the twentieth century. And while Gustav Fritsch wandered the veld with his camera and his paraphernalia, convinced he was capturing some scientific truth, the people he encountered were being absorbed into a global archive — not as individuals, but as specimens, artefacts.

Can Christians truly be sure of their salvation—and if so, on what basis? In this episode of Marscast, host Jared Luttjeboer welcomes back Dr. Cornelis Venema to explore the doctrine of assurance through the lens of the Reformed confessions and pastoral wisdom from the church's history. Far from being a modern dilemma, the struggle for assurance has deep roots in the life of the church, and our theological forefathers left us language and categories deeply embedded in a Christ-centered hope.From the debates of the Reformation to the pastoral tone of the Canons of Dort and the Westminster Confession, this conversation sheds light on how assurance was understood as something deeply connected to faith in Christ, the witness of the Spirit, and the fruit of new life. Whether you're new to this topic or have wrestled with it for years, this episode invites you to rest more deeply in God's promises, to understand the role of self-examination without falling into despair, and to see how the Reformed tradition has long spoken to this very human question: Can I really be sure?

Can Christians truly be sure of their salvation—and if so, on what basis? In this episode of Marscast, host Jared Luttjeboer welcomes back Dr. Cornelis Venema to explore the doctrine of assurance through the lens of the Reformed confessions and pastoral wisdom from the church's history. Far from being a modern dilemma, the struggle for assurance has deep roots in the life of the church, and our theological forefathers left us language and categories deeply embedded in a Christ-centered hope.From the debates of the Reformation to the pastoral tone of the Canons of Dort and the Westminster Confession, this conversation sheds light on how assurance was understood as something deeply connected to faith in Christ, the witness of the Spirit, and the fruit of new life.Whether you're new to this topic or have wrestled with it for years, this episode invites you to rest more deeply in God's promises, to understand the role of self-examination without falling into despair, and to see how the Reformed tradition has long spoken to this very human question: Can I really be sure?

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What makes a long-term pastorate successful? How do internships shape future ministers? And what does it look like to grow as a preacher over decades of ministry? In this episode of the Expositors Collective Podcast, Rev. Dr. Danny Hyde joins Mike Neglia to talk about his journey in ministry—from an eager young preacher to a seasoned pastor who has mentored over 20 pastoral interns and remained in one pulpit for over 25 years.Danny shares his first-ever sermon experience, his training at Westminster Seminary California, and the hard-won wisdom that came from being torn apart in homiletics class by Edmund Clowney,—only to be built back up by a compassionate mentor. He reflects on how becoming a father shaped his approach to pastoring, how relational ministry is just as important as doctrinal fidelity, and why internships are crucial for developing pastors who truly love preaching and love people.Other key topics include:The Cage-Stage Calvinist Years – What he's learned since his early years of ministry.The Role of Internships – How he mentors young men for the challenges of pastoral ministry.Why Long-Term Ministry Matters – The stability and intergenerational impact of staying in one congregation.Simplicity and Clarity in Preaching – Why he's working harder than ever to communicate with brevity and focus.Two Loves Every Pastor Needs – Why loving preaching isn't enough—you must also love your people.Drawing from his Ph.D. research on John Owen, his pastoral ministry, and his experience training future pastors, Danny offers wisdom for both young preachers and seasoned ministers alike. Bio - Rev. Dr. Danny HydeRev. Dr. Danny Hyde is the pastor of Oceanside United Reformed Church in California, where he has served since 2000. A prolific author and theologian, he holds a Ph.D. from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, where he wrote his dissertation on John Owen's theology of worship and its political implications. He also earned a Th.M. from Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, a Master of Divinity from Westminster Seminary California, and a B.A. in Religion from Vanguard University.Dr. Hyde has been deeply involved in ministerial training, overseeing numerous interns who have gone on to pastoral ministry, and has taught theology and pastoral studies at institutions like Westminster Seminary California, Mid-America Reformed Seminary, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, and Greystone Theological Institute. His denominational service includes roles on committees for church planting, digital media in worship, and doctrinal commitment within the United Reformed Churches in North America (URCNA).As a scholar, he has authored over a dozen books, including This Is the Word of the Lord, Grace Worth Fighting For, Welcome to a Reformed Church, and God in Our Midst. His writing frequently explores Reformed theology, church planting, and worship, and he is widely recognized for his expertise on the theology of John Owen and the Canons of Dort.Beyond his academic work, Dr. Hyde is passionate about mentoring the next generation of pastors, preaching with clarity and simplicity, and staying rooted in long-term pastoral ministry. In this conversation, he shares insights from 25 years of pastoring, the challenges and blessings of long-term ministry, and why loving people is as important as loving to preach.——————For information about our upcoming training events visit ExpositorsCollective.com The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveDonate to support the work of Expositors Collective, in person training events and a free weekly podcast: https://cgn.churchcenter.com/giving/to/expositors-collective

In this podcast, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss how IEW teaches thinking using some aspects of the classical model and the Canons of Rhetoric. They specifically address the first canon, invention, and how students learn division of subjects, one of the key skills in inventive writing. Listen to this episode to learn how to help your students come up with content and present it in a winsome and well-ordered way. Referenced Materials University-Ready Writing “Is IEW ‘Classical’?” “Filling the Blank Page with Unit 7” University-Ready Writing Free Lessons Introduction to Public Speaking Episode 236: The Five Canons of Rhetoric, Part 1 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to podcast@IEW.comPerhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or info@IEW.com