Podcasts about reformed protestant

Joseph Fielding Smith is the architect of controversial LDS orthodoxy. He has some controversial writings about Blacks and Ezra Taft Benson. We'll also delve into his role with Lowell Bennion, a BYU professor who was fired. Was JFS responsible or was it someone else? Matthew Bowman answers. We'll also dive into his role in shaping orthodoxy in the 20th century. Check out our conversation... https://youtu.be/toqjRr1B8Eo Joseph Fielding Smith: Architect of Controversial LDS Orthodoxy Joseph Fielding Smith described as a "lightning rod" due to some views considered politically incorrect today, particularly regarding race. Dr. Matt Bowman, author of "Joseph Fielding Smith, a Mormon Theologian," sheds light on Smith's impact on the church. One of the most uncomfortable aspects of Smith's legacy is his writings about Black individuals, especially concerning the priesthood. In his work, The Way to Perfection, Smith explicitly stated his subscription to the theory that people of African descent were less righteous in the pre-existence. He used language suggesting they were "not entitled to be born white." Smith was a staunch "defender of the racial restrictions" in the Church and became a major exponent of the idea, which the source traces back to Orson Hyde, that Black people possessed souls less righteous in the pre-existence. This stance led to prominent public clashes, notably with church educator Lowell Bennion at a symposium in the early 1950s. Their argument over the ban contributed to Bennion's eventual dismissal by Ernest Wilkinson, who was president of BYU and commissioner of church education. Wilkinson viewed Bennion as too liberal on race and saw Smith as an ally in this regard. While Wilkinson was the person who carried out the dismissal, the collision with Fielding Smith helped instigate the decision. Disagreement with Benson Smith also had complex relationships, even with those seen as ideologically sympathetic. Despite being viewed as a fellow conservative, Smith had significant disagreements with Ezra Taft Benson. A letter from Smith exists in which he hoped Benson's "blood will be purified" upon his return from a mission in Europe in the 1960s. Smith was skeptical of the Church becoming heavily involved in American politics, viewing Benson's fascination with politics as distasteful and inappropriate for an apostle. He considered it "unseemly" and "disreputable." Smith also saw Benson as a conspiracy theorist, distinguishing standard conservative politics (like that of Dwight Eisenhower or David McKay) from conspiracy theory. Smith hoped Benson's time away would rid him of these inclinations, allowing him to return as an apostle rather than an aspiring amateur politician. This highlights that "real deep divides" can exist even within the conservative camp. Controversial LDS Orthodoxy Perhaps Smith's most enduring theological contribution was his role in developing the idea of orthodoxy within the Latter-day Saint tradition. Orthodoxy, an older Protestant concept particularly associated with John Calvin, posits that being a faithful member requires believing certain things and that incorrect beliefs can jeopardize salvation. This was not a central idea in the early Christian Church's first century. Smith, possibly influenced by Protestant fundamentalism, began insisting in the mid-20th century that belief is actually really important and that believing "the correct ideas" were crucial because incorrect beliefs could "ruin your salvation." He defended this notion vigorously. Historically, while early Christianity saw debates over ideas like the Trinity, and Roman Catholicism emphasized sacraments and art for teaching, the strong push for average members to understand and adhere to correct doctrine emerged from the Reformed Protestant tradition. Smith's emphasis on orthodoxy gained significant traction in the church. When he became President, many members of the Quorum of the Twelve were individuals he ...

Excerpt:So from the beginning, the Reformed Protestant church condemned paedocommunion as well as administering the Lord's supper with both serious and extensive warnings and threats and serious and extensive encouragements and promises.Today, postmillennial paedocommunionists only give serious and extensive encouragements and promises.* * *Support Warhorn here.Music is Rise Up, O Lord, a recording of Psalm 10 by My Soul Among Lions.

Richard Ackerman, also known as "Redeemed Zoomer", is a prominent figure on YouTube and Instagram, passionately creating content focused on Christianity. With a Reformed Protestant background, Zoomer simplifies complex Christian teachings for Gen Z, blending humor and relatability. His channel, born from a desire to explain faith, evolved to focus on traditional perspectives, exploring denominations and theological concepts. His personal life intertwines with his digital presence, as his faith-based relationship blossomed from shared beliefs. Visit His Socials To Learn More! youtube.com/@redeemedzoomer6053 twitter.com/redeemed_zoomer instagram.com/redeemed_zoomer CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 0:59 - Meet Richard Ackerman 04:01 - Richard on Andy's Beliefs in Life 07:06 - The Difference Between God and Humanity 10:17 - Richard Talks about the Universe, Simulation Theory, and Different Religions 18:27 - Reading the 4 Gospels/The Bible 21:03 - Would You Believe in God? 24:10 - God's Anointing on Your Life 27:06 - Richard's Advice on Andy's Belief 29:06 - Why You Need to Read the Bible 36:11 - Richard as Redeemed Zoomer, His Main Focus 38:14 - Richard on Spreading God's Words 39:48 - Richard on Not Receiving Verbal Messages from God 42:06 - How Would You Be Accepted in the Christian Community? 44:12 - Can a Non-Believer and a Believer of God Be Friends? 46:16 - Richard's Relationship with Guilt 48:26 - Richard Sharing an Example of a Sin He Committed 49:44 - Andy Relating to Richard's Experience 52:56 - Choosing Religion, Following God's Word 56:35 - God's Promise and Punishment 59:26 - Who Wrote the Bible? 01:01:47 - Bible vs. Watching Movies like Godfather, Spirited Away, Wall-E 01:03:55 - Richard on Pixar Theory vs. The Bible 01:05:55 - How God and the Bible Exist? 01:08:32 - Richard on Ben Shapiro, Matt Walsh, Michael Knowles 01:10:35 - Different Denominations of Christianity 01:13:14 - How Was the Bible Made? 01:18:32 - Richard on Conspiracy Theories and Science 01:20:09 - History of the Bible vs. Mythology 01:21:49 - Richard on Trusting the Bible 01:23:45 - Jesus' Resurrection 01:25:50 - Encouraging People to Join a Certain Religion 01:27:51 - Richard on Having Your Own Religion 01:29:40 - How Do Christians Handle World Problems? 01:31:21 - What Is Evil? 01:34:10 - The Great Reset, Anti-Christ 01:37:12 - Richard on Doubting the Bible 01:39:14 - Retranslating the Bible, Bible's Manuscript 01:41:24 - Is History Written by the Winners/Victors? 01:42:48 - Richard on Christian Missionaries 01:46:06 - Richard on Andrew Tate's Advocacies 01:47:55 - Richard's Thoughts on Hillsong 01:49:00 - Richard On Studying To Be An Actuary 01:50:04 - Richard As A Christian That Calculates Chances Of A Car Crash For A Living 01:52:29 - What Happens When You Die? 01:53:46 - Richard on the Big Bang 01:54:35 - Richard's Life Discoveries and Life Goals 01:55:51 - Connect with Richard Ackerman! 01:56:06 - Outro

On December 18th, one week before Christmas, the Roman curia released a document titled Fiducia Supplicans which gave permission, under specific circumstances and conditions, for Roman Catholic priests to perform blessings of same-sex couples. While there is no shortage of debate within the Roman church as to what this means and doesn't mean, the aim of this episode is to consider this document from a Reformed Protestant perspective and discuss what it might mean for the rest of us, especially in the Western part of the world. Carl Trueman's essay in First Things Magazine: https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2023/12/the-pope-same-sex-blessings-and-protestants?fbclid=IwAR1JNdjx4LFzmdPKyNgN5KVkVqpFdAWQyX2u7BhrRNYjpVwg__0j0BBoa00# Paul VanderKlay's episode on Fiducia Supplicans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qo9aU6NwQU     Visit www.almondvalley.org for information about Almond Valley Christian Reformed Church in Ripon, CA. Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.

On May 19, 2023 Tim Keller died. In the Salvation Army they would say he was “promoted to glory.” Keller was a best-selling author, pastor, apologist, co-founder of The Gospel Coalition, and fellow Presbyterian. He spoke to millions, met with Presidents, but was ever down-to-earth. On the occasion of his death I wanted to share some of his quotes that I have found particularly insightful and inspiring. I have selected sentences which are succinct, and which give evidence not only of his wisdom but of his deliberate and often poetic use of words. I never met Keller personally. My only direct interaction with him was digital. In 2013 I quoted a line from Darth Vader as it appeared in one of his books. “I find your lack of faith—disturbing.” Keller re-tweeted it. So, you know, that basically makes us pals. More seriously, my first real introduction to his thinking was through his best-selling book, The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism. People were talking about it. I was compelled. I bought it at the now-closed Crux Books on the University of Toronto campus. His writing gave evidence of a genuine, biblical faith undergirded by a vigorous intelligence. He tackled many of the questions and issues that people were (and are) wrestling with. ‘How could a good God allow suffering? Has science disproved Christianity? Is there really just one true religion?' The book not only included defenses against popular objections to the faith, but compelling and rational reasons to believe. In that book—and in his life in general—Keller advocated a Christian faith which was theologically robust, gracious, and sensitive to the questions and experiences of modern people. This appealed to my Reformed Protestant heritage which has always taken education and learning seriously. Professor John Leith has said that... Read More

Questions Covered: 04:41 – Is the supper of the lamb in Revelation referencing the eucharist rather than the end times?  16:31  – When the Father and the HS manifest at the Baptist and the Transfiguration, did the witnesses witness heaven and the beatific vision as well? How did the witnesses know who Jesus was talking to at the Transfiguration?  20:40 – I found evidence in the early church fathers that the eucharist was symbolic and also the understanding of transubstantiation. What are your thoughts on the symbolic evidence?  28:46 – What is the benefit of the Mass if you don’t receive communion?  32:20 – Does the Catholic Church teach that men and women are equal?  34:11 – If the material sufficiency view of scripture is true can’t protestants raise the same objections that Catholics use against them?  42:32 – What was the temple meant to be used for during the time of Christ?  47:23 – How would you explain transubstantiation to a protestant?  49:42 – I’m Reformed Protestant and still struggle with the concept of sin. Can you help clarify?  …

On this weeks podcast John and Shane take a virtual visit to France and to the Community of Taize reflecting on the 2022 Letter from Taize - Becoming Creators of Unity.Taize CommunityThe Taizé Community is an ecumenical Christian monastic fraternity in Taizé, Saône-et-Loire, Burgundy, France. It is composed of more than one hundred brothers, from Catholic and Protestant traditions, who originate from about thirty countries around the world. It was founded in 1940 by Brother Roger Schütz, a Reformed Protestant.Taizé has become one of the world's most important sites of Christian pilgrimage, with a focus on youth. Over 100,000 young people from around the world make pilgrimages to Taizé each year for prayer, Bible study, sharing, and communal work. Through the community's ecumenical outlook, they are encouraged to live in the spirit of kindness, simplicity and reconciliation.Taize website including resources for biblical meditation, music and podcasts HERE.

On this weeks podcast John and Shane take a virtual visit to France and to the Community of Taize reflecting on the 2022 Letter from Taize - Becoming Creators of Unity. We have regular run through our saints of the coming week and we also select our patron saints for 2022. Our podcast for 2022 is St Anne - grandmother of Jesus.  You can get your own patron saint for the year HERE.Our reflection on the Sunday gospel is on Lukes account of the baptism of the Lord (Lk 3:15-16, 21-22).Taize CommunityThe Taizé Community is an ecumenical Christian monastic fraternity in Taizé, Saône-et-Loire, Burgundy, France. It is composed of more than one hundred brothers, from Catholic and Protestant traditions, who originate from about thirty countries around the world. It was founded in 1940 by Brother Roger Schütz, a Reformed Protestant. Taizé has become one of the world's most important sites of Christian pilgrimage, with a focus on youth. Over 100,000 young people from around the world make pilgrimages to Taizé each year for prayer, Bible study, sharing, and communal work. Through the community's ecumenical outlook, they are encouraged to live in the spirit of kindness, simplicity and reconciliation. Taize website including resources for biblical meditation, music and podcasts HERE. 

Colin's back, and he thinks that on our previous episode (with John Ahern), Rhys and Onsi gave contemporary Christian music (CCM) too hard a time. Isn't it a good thing that the best songwriters and producers in the world are making CCM, and that Christian music is worth so much money? Doesn't writing the perfect pop song for Christ demonstrate virtuosity and poetry? And isn't it sustaining the church the last place where communal singing happens? NOTE: most books below are linked via Bookshop.org. Any purchases you make via these links give The Davenant Institute a 10% commission, and support local bookshops against chainstores/Amazon.Best and Worst CCM Songs:Onsi BEST: "Creed" by Rich Mullins/"Soul Will Sing" by Travis GreeneOnsi WORST: "Oceans" by HillsongColin BEST: "We're Blessed" by Fred HammondColin WORST: "Way Maker" by Leeland/"Graves Into Gardens" by Elevation WorshipRhys BEST: "Blessed Be Your Name" by Matt Redman/"Great is the Lord" by Steve McEwan Rhys WORST: "Who You Say I Am" by HillsongTexts DiscussedFour Birds of Noah's Ark by Thomas DeckerReview of Four Birds of Noah's Ark by Colin RedemerDavenant SpotlightA Protestant Christendom? The World the Reformation MadeJurisdiction Regal, Episcopal, Papal

SAP 70. This is part one of the discussion with special guest Tony Arsenal from the Reformed Brotherhood podcast on the questions: what is Creedal Christology and why does it matter? We cover the basics of orthodox Christology, the particulars of the Reformed Protestant tradition, and why it matters today. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @SteadyAnchorPod; listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud, and YouTube. Follow the other members of the Society of Reformed Podcasters (reformedpodcasts.com), and find our Doctrinal Discipleship website (doctrinaldiscipleship.com)! If you have a minute to help us out, leave a rate and review on Facebook or Apple Podcasts, or support us on Patreon. It helps a lot; God bless!

If you are not from West Michigan these episodes might not mean as much, but I think they tell a good story. Rev. Richard Rhem was ordained in the Reformed Protestant tradition, & was quite conservative. Spring Lake is a lovely community quite close to Lake Michigan. This is where he served when he led the congregation at Christ Community Church. Over the years his faith expanded in a direction completely unpredicted. As his theology became more & more progressive his denomination became more & more concerned. Finally, his congregation separated from the Reformed Church of America & became an independent liberal church. I'm so glad we had the opportunity to have these conversations in 2016. After suffering health issues for quite a while Dick passed away in early 2020. His story is just a click away. Enjoy.

Bob uses both Bible texts and intuitive arguments to state and explain the controversial Reformed Protestant doctrine that a person is saved not through good works, but by believing in Jesus. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: A compilation of verses (https://www.openbible.info/topics/justification_by_faith_alone) on the topic of justification by faith alone. The various Bible chapters Bob referenced: John chapter 2 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=james+2&version=ESV). Help support (http://bobmurphyshow.com/contribute) the Bob Murphy Show. The audio production for this episode was provided by Podsworth Media (http://podsworth.com/).

Brief overview and summary of the false system of belief known as -dispensationalism,- and why it is contrary to Scripture and the historic Reformed-Protestant faith.CORRECTIONS-Finney was not a dispensationalist, intended reference was to Scofield only- Also, the author referred to should have been Hal Lindsey and not Tim Lahaye.

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic Podcast, I'm joined by theologian and author Dr. John Bergsma to talk about his incredible conversion to the Catholic faith. Raised in the Reformed church, Dr. Bergsma was steeped both in biblical studies and in the doctrines and beliefs of his particular denomination. In this discussion, Dr. Bergsma explains how he began to see the cracks form in his Reformed Protestant worldview once he began pastoring a church. When he tried to determine which church – of all the Protestant denominations – looked most like the Early Church he was surprised to discover it was actually Catholicism! This is a great interview and a great example of an intelligent, empathetic, and spiritually energized disciple of Christ reading the Bible, studying the history of the Church, and, of all things, becoming Catholic as a result! For more from Dr. John Bergsma visit his website. Check out his fantastic conversion story, in book form, in Stunned by Scripture: How the Bible Made Me Catholic.For more, visit The Cordial Catholic. Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. For more information about sponsoring the show, keeping this podcast going, and helping me to continue to deliver quality content please visit the Patreon page.  Even $1 or $2 a month can go a long way to helping make this podcast sustainable and will give you access to a special Patron-Only podcast featuring behind-the-scenes content and early access to upcoming material. If you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!Newsletter pre-roll. Producers Post-Roll: Stephen, Eli, Tom, Kelvin, Susan, and Eyram.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/cordialcatholic)

This is lecture 1 of 3 by Michael Spangler on the work of Peter van Mastricht. In this set of talks, Michael Spangler presents an overview of the first 2 volumes of Peter van Mastricht’s Theoretical-Practical Theology. Peter van Mastricht is an important Dutch theologian from the 17th century. His work is a bold defense of Reformed Protestant teachings. Notable is Mastricht’s clear articulation of Theology Proper in the lines of classical theism. For more information about events at Davenant House or to attend future Davenant Discussions go to www.davenanthouse.org. The Davenant Institute is supported by grass-roots interest in its mission. To help us serve others and the Church please go to davenant.kindful.com to contribute or go to davenantinstitute.org and scroll to Get Involved.

My cousin Steven Fonseca is a Reformed Protestant. We discuss his beliefs and how they compare to the Catholic Faith. It is good to know what other people believe and what you agree upon and disagree upon before moving forward in any discussion. Hopefully this episode can lead to more conversations about the faith. We discuss his conversion and where he is today. Pray for him and for his conversion. God bless him and his openness to come and talk to me.