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Reformed Forum
This is the home of Reformed Forum’s podcasts—Christ-centered, confessionally Reformed conversations and teaching shaped by redemptive-historical theology. Warm, accessible, and theologically rigorous, our shows aim to equip the global Church toward maturity in Christ—helping listeners trace the unfolding story of redemption in Scripture and find trusted guides along the way.
Episodes
Reformed ForumVan Til Group #7 — Creation, Sin, and its Curse
Carlton Wynne, Lane Tipton, and Camden Bucey open Cornelius Van Til’s book, The Defense of the Faith to pages 43–47. Van Til addresses the unity and diversity…
Reformed ForumSignature Psalms: Psalm 69, Part 1
In this episode, Rob and Bob continue a series on familiar psalms that we are drawn to more than others for one reason or another. This week we begin a…
Reformed ForumA History of Presbyterian Publications
Dr. Dominic Aquila joins Camden Bucey to speak about the history of Presbyterian publications. While they focus primarily on the nineteenth and twentieth…
Reformed ForumRevelation 21
This week on Theology Simply Profound, an exhortation from Rob on Revelation 21. Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo Mentioned in this episode: Christ…
Reformed ForumNatural Theology and the Effects of Sin
Lane Tipton, Ryan Noha, Rob McKenzie, and Camden Bucey pull up to a table for the first podcast recording at the new Reformed Forum headquarters in…
Reformed ForumSignature Psalms: Psalm 2
In this episode, Rob and Bob continue a series on familiar psalms that we tend to be drawn to more than others for one reason or another. Psalm 2 is one such…
Reformed ForumVan Til, Aquinas, and the Natural Knowledge of God
Lane Tipton speaks about his new course on Van Til’s doctrine of revelation, which is the third course in our Fellowship in Reformed Apologetics. In this…
Reformed ForumPreaching Post-Covid
This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss the church, worship, and preaching in a post-covid society. Has the pandemic changed the fundamental…
Reformed ForumThe Text of Kuyper’s Stone Lectures on Calvinism
At the invitation of B. B. Warfield (and the suggestion of Geerhardus Vos), Abraham Kuyper delivered the Stone Lectures at Princeton Theological Seminary in…
Reformed ForumChristianity and Liberalism — Chapter 7
This week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob reads from his 1923 edition of J. Gresham Machen’s classic work, Christianity and Liberalism, Chapter 7, The Church…
Reformed ForumQuestions and Answers
We turn to the mailbag today to answer questions from listeners. We discuss the “organic” unity of the Scriptures, Van Til’s understanding of the phenomenal…
Reformed ForumChristianity and Liberalism — Chapter 6
This week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob reads from his 1923 edition of J. Gresham Machen’s classic work, Christianity and Liberalism, Chapter 6, Salvation…
Reformed ForumRuling Elders and General Assembly
Podcast worlds collide! Jim and Camden welcome Brad Isbell, perhaps even better known as @ChortlesWeakly, to the program to discuss ruling elders and general…
Reformed ForumChristianity and Liberalism – Chapter 5
This week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob reads from his 1923 edition of J. Gresham Machen’s classic work, Christianity and Liberalism, Chapter 5, Christ…
Reformed ForumMachen and the Era of Tragedy
In 1992, Charles G. Dennison published three articles in the Mid-America Journal of Theology. These were based upon a series he delivered at Mid-America…
Reformed ForumVos Group #74 — Social Sin
Lane Tipton and Camden Bucey turn to pages 269–286 of Geerhardus Vos’ book, Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments, to consider social sin in the time of…
Reformed ForumCatechesis, Education, and the Church
Jim Cassidy and Camden Bucey speak about Jim’s latest course, The Westminster Shorter Catechism (Questions 39–107), which is available for free through…
Reformed ForumChristianity and Liberalism – Chapter 4
This week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob reads from J. Gresham Machen’s 1923 classic work, Christianity and Liberalism, Chapter 4, The Bible. (originally…
Reformed ForumThe Value of Studying B. B. Warfield
Jeff Waddington and Camden Bucey discuss the value of reading and studying the works of B. B. Warfield. Jeff has written an article in our forthcoming…
Reformed ForumChristianity and Liberalism – Chapter 3
This week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob reads from J. Gresham Machen’s 1923 classic work, Christianity and Liberalism, Chapter 3, God and Man. (originally…
Reformed ForumReformed Ministry in Bogotá, Colombia
Rodrigo Andrés Espinoza and Douglas Clawson speak about Reformed and Presbyterian ministry in the nation of Colombia and specifically, its capital, Bogotá…
Reformed ForumChristianity and Liberalism – Chapter 2
This week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob reads from J. Gresham Machen’s 1923 classic work, Christianity and Liberalism, Chapter 2, Doctrine.(originally…
Reformed ForumJohn Owen, Jeremiah 31, and the Relationship between the Old and New Covenants
Dr. R. Carlton Wynne leads us in a study of Jeremiah 31 and the relationship between the Old and New Covenants. In discussing typology and symbolism, Wynne…
Reformed ForumEphesians 1:7–8 — Redeemed by the Blood
Redemption is the work of the Trinity – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This Pauline trinitarian emphasis is something that may be somewhat lacking in modern…
Reformed ForumThe Exile of Adam in Romans
Dr. David Barry joins us to speak about his book, The Exile of Adam in Romans: The Reversal of the Curse against Adam and Israel in the Substructure of Romans…
Reformed ForumHosea 12 — The Lord’s Indictment
The Lord pronounces an indictment upon Israel and convicts her of her sins. He also calls her to repentance and to return to him. The coming judgment in exile…
Reformed ForumChristianity and Liberalism – Chapter 1
This week on Theology Simply Profound, we begin reposting a series of readings of J. Gresham Machen’s 1923 classic book, Christianity and Liberalism…
Reformed ForumPersistent Prayer
We take the podcast on the road for three episodes to visit Reformed Theological Seminary in Atlanta, Georgia. In our first episode of the road trip, we speak…
Reformed ForumVos Group Excursus: The More Excellent Ministry
Danny Olinger, Lane Tipton, and Camden Bucey discuss Geerhardus Vos’s sermon, “The More Excellent Ministry” from 2 Corinthians 3:18. This sermon is included in…
Reformed ForumReformed Missions and Evangelism
Dr. Eric Watkins joins us to speak about missions and evangelism from a Reformed perspective. Dr. Watkins is senior pastor of Harvest Presbyterian Church (OPC)…
Reformed ForumHighlights from 2021
It’s that time of year again. Since 2008, we have been taking a beat around New Year’s Day to bring you some of the top moments from the preceding year. We…
Reformed ForumKarl Barth: A Life in Conflict
Dr. Christiane Tietz speaks about her tremendous biography, Karl Barth: A Life in Conflict (Oxford University Press, 2021). Dr. Tietz is Professor for…
Reformed ForumSixth Annual Christmas Special
For our Sixth Annual Christmas Special, Rob and Bob attempt to bring some holiday cheer and silliness to you, but end up being rather “Bah Humbug”…
Reformed ForumSignature Psalms: Psalm 110
In this episode, Rob and Bob continue a series on familiar psalms that we tend to be drawn to more than others for one reason or another. Psalm 110 is quoted…
Reformed ForumPerichoresis, Endoxation, and the Glory-Spirit
Lane Tipton delivers a plenary address from the annual Reformed Forum Theology Conference, which was hosted October 8–9 at Providence OPC in Pflugerville…
Reformed ForumThe Life and Ministry of Thomas Chalmers
Sandy Finlayson speaks about the life and ministry of Thomas Chalmers. Finlayson is the author of Chief Scottish Man: The Life and Ministry of Thomas Chalmers…
Reformed ForumSignature Psalms: Psalm 23
In this episode, Rob and Bob begin a new series on familiar psalm that we tend to be drawn to more than others for one reason or another. We begin with one of…
Reformed ForumVan Til Group #6 — The Christian Philosophy of Reality
Carlton Wynne, Lane Tipton, and Camden Bucey open Cornelius Van Til’s book, The Defense of the Faith to pages 40–43, in which Van Til describes the Christian…
Reformed ForumGirolamo Zanchi and Spiritual Marriage
Patrick O’Banion joins us to speak about Girolamo Zanchi and his book, The Spiritual Marriage between Christ and His Church and Every One of the Faithful…
Reformed Forum“This is a Myth”: Barth’s Rejection of the Covenant of Works
Jim Cassidy delivers a plenary address from the annual Reformed Forum Theology Conference, which was hosted October 8–9 at Providence OPC in Pflugerville…
Reformed ForumThe Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2: The Crossing
This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2. In this episode, we find our band of…
Reformed ForumVos Group #73 — The Corruption of Ritual Worship (continued)
Lane Tipton and Camden Bucey turn to pages 267–269 of Geerhardus Vos’ book, Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments, to consider the collective sin of the…
Reformed ForumGenesis 30:25–43 — God Gives the Increase
How do you preach a passage as speckled and mottled as this one? We look at a text that at first glance has nothing to say about Christ and see how through the…
Reformed ForumJohn Carrick — Jonathan Edwards and the Immediacy of God
Jeff Waddington reviews Jonathan Edwards and the Immediacy of God by John Carrick. Jonathan Edwards is one of the outstanding figures in the history of the…
Reformed ForumThe Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2: The Delectable Mountains, Part 2
This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2. In this episode, as the journey…
Reformed ForumRoman Catholicism and American Politics during the Cold War
Roman Catholicism entered the mainstream of American national life the morning following the November 8, 1960 election when John F. Kennedy won and became the…
Reformed ForumThe Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2: The Fall of Despair
This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2. In this episode, as the journey…
Reformed ForumCornelis Pronk — A Goodly Heritage
Jeff Waddington reviews A Goodly Heritage: The Secession of 1834 by Cornelis Pronk. In A Goodly Heritage, Cornelis Pronk surveys the history of the Secession…
Reformed ForumGeerhardus Vos and the Covenant of Works
Danny Olinger delivers an address at the 2021 Reformed Forum Theology Conference. The event was held October 8–9, 2021 at Providence OPC in Pflugerville…
Reformed ForumNature, Grace, and Covenant: The Deeper Protestant Conception and Twentieth-Century Roman Catholicism
The beatific vision (1 John 3:2) is the consummation of God’s relationship with his people. While Christians of all traditions acknowledge this blessed future…
Reformed ForumTheological Education in Foreign Missions
In this episode, several OPC missionaries discuss theological education in foreign mission fields. Douglas Clawson is associate general secretary for the OPC’s…
Reformed ForumThe Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2: The Christian and the Monster
This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2. In this episode, we discuss what the…
Reformed ForumHandbook on the Gospels
Dr. Benjamin L. Gladd, Associate Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi, speaks about his new Handbook on the…
Reformed ForumThe Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2: From Supper to Slaying
This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2. In this episode, we discuss the…
Reformed ForumVos Group #72 — Collective National Sin and the Corruption of Ritual Worship
Lane Tipton and Camden Bucey turn to pages 264–266 of Geerhardus Vos’ book, Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments, to consider the collective sin of the…
Reformed ForumThe Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2: Mr. Self-will and Gaius
This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2. In this episode, we discuss the…
Reformed ForumSupporting Diaconal Ministry
David Nakhla speaks about the work of deacons and how the Orthodox Presbyterian Church is working to assist the diaconate in its labors for Christ’s church…
Reformed ForumHosea 11 — Out of Egypt
Hosea prophesied that God would call his son out of Egypt. Of course, that was long after the Exodus. But here in Chapter 11 the Exodus serves as a motif for…
Reformed ForumReformed Academy Update / Union with Christ and Sanctification
Ryan Noha and Camden Bucey discuss Reformed Academy and the newest course to launch on the platform, titled Union with Christ: The Benefits of His Suffering…
Reformed Forum1 Corinthians 3:10–17 — The Church as God’s Temple
The apostle Paul uses the metaphor of a building to describe the people of God. What is the significance of this metaphor, and what are the implications of…