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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 ForumSummary of Christian Doctrine: Introduction to Living in the Last Days
This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. On today’s episode, before moving…
Reformed ForumThe Eternal Decree | Calvinism: The Plan of Salvation (Lesson 2)
This is the second lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, Calvinism: The Plan of Salvation. This lesson covers the following topics: 0:00 The…
Reformed ForumChad Vegas | Engaging Missions Through the Life of John G. Paton
In this episode, Chad Vegas, founding pastor of Sovereign Grace Church and founding board chairman of Radius International, joins us to discuss the…
Reformed ForumBiblical and Systematic Theology | Calvinism: The Plan of Salvation (Lesson 1)
This is the first lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, Calvinism: The Plan of Salvation. This lesson covers the following topics: 0:00 The…
Reformed ForumBen Gladd | The Carson Center and the Future of Biblical-Theological Studies
In this episode, Camden Bucey connects with Dr. Ben Gladd, the inaugural executive director of the Carson Center for Theological Renewal at The Gospel…
Reformed ForumThe Death of Abraham (Gen. 25:1–11) | The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25) (Lesson 10)
This is the tenth lesson in Rev. Robert Arendale's Reformed Academy course, The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25). This lesson covers the following topics: 0:00…
Reformed ForumJim Cassidy and Camden Bucey | Listener Questions
Join Camden Bucey and Jim Cassidy in this special live-streamed episode of Christ the Center. From discussing the "first annual" Reformed Forum Christmas…
Reformed ForumLand and Seed Again (Gen. 23:1–24:67) | The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25) (Lesson 9)
This is the ninth lesson in Rev. Robert Arendale's Reformed Academy course, The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25). This lesson covers the following topics: 0:00…
Reformed ForumHart, Muether, and Olinger | The Early Machen
Danny Olinger, John Muether, Darryl Hart, and Camden Bucey explore the life and legacy of J. Gresham Machen, discussing Richard E. Burnett's provocative book…
Reformed ForumGrace on the Mountain (21:22–22:24) | The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25) (Lesson 8)
This is the eighth lesson in Rev. Robert Arendale's Reformed Academy course, The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25). This lesson covers the following topics: 0:00…
Reformed ForumFullness of Joy: A Biblical Theology of God with Us
Join Camden Bucey and Ryan Noha as they welcome Dr. Daniel Ragusa, pastor of Messiah’s Reformed Fellowship in New York, to discuss his new book, Fullness…
Reformed ForumThe Birth of the Promised Son (Gen. 20:1–21:21) | The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25) (Lesson 7)
This is the seventh lesson in Rev. Robert Arendale's Reformed Academy course, The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25). This lesson covers the following topics…
Reformed ForumVos Group #92 — Parables and Allegories
In this episode of Christ the Center, we continue our Vos Group series with an in-depth discussion on Geerhardus Vos’s Biblical Theology, focusing on Jesus’…
Reformed ForumSummary of Christian Doctrine: Physical Death and the Intermediate State, Part 1
This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. On today’s episode, we come to the last…
Reformed ForumA Prayer, a Feast, and a Judgment (Gen. 18:1–19:30) | The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25) (Lesson 6)
This is the sixth lesson in Rev. Robert Arendale's Reformed Academy course, The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25). This lesson covers the following topics: 0:00…
Reformed ForumMissions, Culture, and Online Education
In this episode of Christ the Center, Camden Bucey welcomes Dr. Craig Ott, professor of Mission and Intercultural Studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity…
Reformed ForumThe Sign of the Covenant (Gen. 16:1–17:14) | The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25) (Lesson 5)
This is the fifth lesson in Rev. Robert Arendale's Reformed Academy course, The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25). This lesson covers the following topics: 0:00…
Reformed ForumVan Til Group #14 — Ethics and the Christian Philosophy of Reality
In pp. 77–79 of The Defense of the Faith (first edition), Cornelius Van Til addresses the fundamental differences between Christian and non-Christian…
Reformed ForumSummary of Christian Doctrine: The Lord’s Supper, Part 2
This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. On today’s episode, we continue our…
Reformed ForumFaith and Faithfulness (Gen. 15:1–21) | The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25) (Lesson 4)
This is the fourth lesson in Rev. Robert Arendale's Reformed Academy course, The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25). This lesson covers the following topics: 0:00…
Reformed ForumChristian Education and the US Supreme Court
In this episode, we are joined by Jeffrey C. Tuomala, Professor of Law at Liberty University, to examine two landmark U.S. Supreme Court decisions in light of…
Reformed ForumSummary of Christian Doctrine: The Lord’s Supper, Part 1
This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. On today’s episode, we begin to…
Reformed ForumAbraham and Melchizedek (Gen. 14:17–24) | The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25) (Lesson 3)
This is the third lesson in Rev. Robert Arendale's Reformed Academy course, The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25). This lesson covers the following topics: 0:00…
Reformed ForumVos Group #91 — The Development and Method of Jesus’s Teaching
In this episode, we open Geerhardus Vos’s Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments (pp. 348–352), exploring insights on the development and method of…
Reformed ForumSummary of Christian Doctrine: Christian Baptism, Part 2
This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. We continue our discussion of chapter…
Reformed ForumChallenges to the Gospel (Gen. 12:10–14:16) | The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25) (Lesson 2)
This is the second lesson in Rev. Robert Arendale's Reformed Academy course, The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25). This lesson covers the following topics: 0:00…
Reformed ForumThe Roots, Legacy, and Influence of the Reformed Church in the United States
In this episode of Christ the Center, we welcome Rev. Hank Bowen, pastor of First Reformed Church in Aberdeen, South Dakota, for an insightful conversation on…
Reformed ForumThe Call of Abraham (Gen. 12:1–9) | The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25) (Lesson 1)
This is the first lesson in Rev. Robert Arendale's Reformed Academy course, The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25). This lesson covers the following topics: 0:00…
Reformed ForumThe Church’s Mission in Global Perspective
In preparation of our upcoming annual theology conference, Camden Bucey and Jim Cassidy reflect on the global mission of the church through the lens of the…
Reformed ForumChrist's Person and Work | The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2) (Lesson 9)
This is the ninth lesson in Dr. R. Carlton Wynne's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2). It covers Book 2, Chapters 12–17…
Reformed ForumEmbracing the Imprecatory Psalms
In this episode, we sit down with Rev. Ryan Swale, pastor of Immanuel URC in Jordan, Ontario, to discuss his dissertation, The Imprecatory Pastor: A Practical…
Reformed ForumChrist and the Law | The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2) (Lesson 8)
This is the eighth lesson in Dr. R. Carlton Wynne's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2). It covers Book 2, Chapters 7–11…
Reformed ForumVos Group — The Christian’s Hope (1 Pet. 1:3–5)
In this episode of Christ the Center, Camden Bucey leads a discussion with Lane Tipton and Danny Olinger on Geerhardus Vos’s sermon, “The Christian’s…
Reformed ForumSin and Its Effects | The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2) (Lesson 7)
This is the seventh lesson in Dr. R. Carlton Wynne's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2). It covers Book 2, Chapters 1–6…
Reformed ForumReclaiming the “Dark Ages”
In Reclaiming the ‘Dark Ages’: How the Gospel Light Shone from 500–1500 (Christian Focus), authors Iain Wright and Yannick Imbert challenge the…
Reformed ForumMark 1:14–45 — What Is the Gospel
There is a transition that occurs between the ministry of John the Baptist and the Ministry of Jesus. John begins to decrease, and Jesus begins to increase…
Reformed ForumGod and His World | The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2) (Lesson 6)
This is the sixth lesson in Dr. R. Carlton Wynne's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2). It covers Book 1, Chapters 13–18…
Reformed ForumChurch Planting and the Ordinary Means of Grace
In this episode of Christ the Center, Camden Bucey is joined by a panel of experienced pastors and church planters to discuss the vital role of the ordinary…
Reformed ForumSummary of Christian Doctrine: Christian Baptism, Part 1
This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. We continue our discussion of chapter…
Reformed ForumThe Revelation of God in Scripture | The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2) (Lesson 5)
This is the fifth lesson in Dr. R. Carlton Wynne's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2). It covers Book 1, Chapters 6–12 of…
Reformed ForumThe Reformed Dutch Influence upon American Presbyterianism
Rev. Dr. Daniel Ragusa, pastor of Messiah’s Reformed Fellowship in New York City joins Camden Bucey for this thoughtful episode of Christ the Center. Together…
Reformed ForumThe Revelation of God in Nature | The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2) (Lesson 4)
This is the fourth lesson in Dr. R. Carlton Wynne's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2). It covers Book 1, Chapters 2–5 of…
Reformed ForumExpository Reflections on Mark
Join us for an engaging episode of Christ the Center as we sit down with Douglas Sean O’Donnell, pastor, theologian, and author of Expository Reflections on…
Reformed ForumThe Knowledge of God and the Self | The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2) (Lesson 3)
This is the third lesson in Dr. R. Carlton Wynne's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2). It covers Book 1, Chapter 1 of the…
Reformed ForumArrowsmith’s Plans for Holy War
In this episode, we speak with Dr. David Noe, the translator, and Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn, the editor, behind the newly released English edition of John…
Reformed ForumCalvin the Man | The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2) (Lesson 2)
This is the second lesson in Dr. R. Carlton Wynne's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2). This lesson covers the following…
Reformed ForumUnion with the Resurrected Christ
In this episode, we are honored to welcome Dr. Greg K. Beale, a renowned biblical scholar and author, to discuss his latest book, Union with the Resurrected…
Reformed ForumIntroduction | The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2) (Lesson 1)
This is the first lesson in Dr. R. Carlton Wynne's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2). This lesson covers the following…
Reformed ForumThe Great Commission and God’s Unfolding Plan for the Nations
In this episode of Christ the Center, Camden Bucey and Jim Cassidy discuss the profound theme of the Great Commission and God’s overarching plan for the…
Reformed ForumReformation Studies, Latin, and the H. Henry Meeter Center
In this episode of Christ the Center, Camden Bucey speaks with Dr. David Noe, pastor of Reformation Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids and former…
Reformed ForumExploring the Doctrine of Inseparable Operations
In this engaging episode, we explore the intricate and profound world of Trinitarian theology with theologian Adonis Vidu. Join us as we explore the key themes…
Reformed ForumSummary of Christian Doctrine: The Word of God and the Sacraments in General
This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. We continue our discussion of chapter…
Reformed ForumGenesis 34 — Rape and Retribution
Something significant is missing in Genesis 34 as we read one of the most shocking stories of Scripture. How do you preach Christ in a text where a violent act…
Reformed ForumVos Group #90 — Four Divisions of Revelation by Christ
Join us as we discuss the four divisions of revelation by Christ beginning on p. 344 in Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments. We will unpack Vos’s…
Reformed ForumEphesians 2:11–19 — Brought Near in Christ
Paul calls upon his readers to remember five realities of their former life: separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, strangers to the…
Reformed ForumThe Reformed Church in the Philippines
In this episode, Camden Bucey connects with Jim Cassidy, pastor of South Austin OPC and president of the Reformed Forum board, to discuss global theological…
Reformed ForumGlobal Theological Education
In this episode, we approach the critical topic of Reformed global theological education and discipleship. Join us as we explore the unique challenges and…
Reformed ForumSummary of Christian Doctrine: The Word of God and the Sacraments in General
This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. We begin a discussion of chapter XXV…
Reformed ForumChurch Membership
In Church Membership, Jonathan Landry Cruse emphasizes the biblical and theological necessity of formal church membership. Cruse argues that church membership…
Reformed ForumSummary of Christian Doctrine: The Government and Power of the Church, Part 3
This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. We continue our discussion of chapter…