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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 ForumVos Group #89 — The Various Aspects of Christ’s Revealing Function
In chapter 5 of Geerhardus Vos’ Biblical Theology (pp. 343ff), the focus is on the various aspects of Jesus’ revelation during his public ministry…
Reformed ForumEphesians 2:4–10 — The Good News
Although humanity is dead and lost in sin, with no way to merit favor with God, God is rich in mercy and loves his people with a great love. Those whom God…
Reformed ForumThe Auburn Affirmation at 100
In this episode, we commemorate the centennial of the Auburn Affirmation, exploring its profound impact on the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the broader…
Reformed ForumVan Til Group #13 — Roman Catholic and Evangelical Views of Sin and Human Consciousness
In this installment of Van Til Group, we turn to pp. 73–77 of Cornelius Van Til’s classic book, The Defense of the Faith. In this section, Van Til…
Reformed ForumThe Reformation in the French-Speaking World
Camden Bucey provides a preview of our upcoming symposium scheduled for Saturday, May 18, 2024. In this event, we will explore pivotal moments and figures in…
Reformed ForumMark 1:1–15 — The Beginning of the Gospel
In this episode, we introduce the Gospel of Mark. We also explore how Mark introduces us to the person of Jesus Christ and the Gospel. Of special interest is…
Reformed ForumReformed Evangelism
This episode addresses the heart of Reformed evangelism, featuring a compelling conversation with the Rev. Paul Murphy, pastor of evangelism at Messiah’s…
Reformed ForumSummary of Christian Doctrine: The Government and Power of the Church, 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 ForumVos Group #88 — Temptability and Peccability
In this thought-provoking episode, we dive deep into the intriguing account of Jesus’ temptation by Satan in the wilderness. Join us as we explore the…
Reformed ForumSummary of Christian Doctrine: The Government and Power of the Church, 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 ForumVan Til and the Foundation of Christian Ethics
In this episode, we welcome Scott J. Hatch, author of Reformed Forum’s latest publication, Van Til and the Foundation of Christian Ethics: A God-Centered…
Reformed ForumMinistering to Those Affected by Sexual Sin
We welcome Mark Sanders, President of Harvest USA, for an enriching dialogue on confronting and healing from sexual brokenness within the church. As our…
Reformed ForumTraining and Equipping Missionaries
Christ the Center is on the road as Camden Bucey speaks with two guests from the Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary Conference. This episode explores…
Reformed ForumSummary of Christian Doctrine: The Doctrine of the Church and the Means of Grace
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 ForumVos Group #87 — Deuteronomy and the Temptation of Jesus
In this installment of Vos Group, we turn to p. 336 of Vos’ book Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments, focusing on the temptations of Jesus Christ…
Reformed ForumThe History of the PCA Standing Judicial Commission
Reformed Forum exhibited at the Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary conference in Greer, SC. This episode offers a deep dive into the Confessional…
Reformed ForumSummary of Christian Doctrine: The Doctrine of the Church and the Means of Grace
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 XXIII…
Reformed ForumConsciences and the Reformation
In this enlightening episode, we discuss the nuances of conscience and confessional identity during the Reformation. Joined by Dr. Timothy Scheuers, we turn…
Reformed ForumSummary of Christian Doctrine: Sanctification and Perseverance
This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. We turn to chapter XXII…
Reformed ForumA Devotional Guide to the Westminster Shorter Catechism
In this episode, we speak with William Boekestein, Jonathan Landry Cruse, and Andrew J. Miller, the authors behind a new book, Glorifying and Enjoying God: 52…
Reformed ForumLife in the Negative World
In this episode, we welcome Aaron Renn, author of Life in the Negative World: Confronting Challenges in an Anti-Christian Culture, to explore the profound…
Reformed ForumVan Til Group #12 — The Christian Philosophy of Behavior
In this installment of Van Til Group, we turn to the section of Defense of the Faith (pp. 69–72), which begins the chapter titled “The Christian Philosophy of…
Reformed ForumGenesis 33 — Reconciled with God and Man
Moses brings us to the height of the conflict between Jacob and Esau. We look at the need to preserve the tension in the story while connecting it to the…
Reformed ForumIrony and the Presbyterian Church in America
In this episode, we sit down with David Hall, Senior Pastor of Midway Presbyterian Church in Powder Springs, GA, and a prolific author, to discuss his latest…
Reformed ForumEphesians 2:1–10 — The Bad News (Part One)
In this episode, we consider the reality that mankind, apart from God’s glorious grace, is completely and totally lost in sin. Before Paul moves to extol the…
Reformed ForumUnderstanding Family Worship
In this episode, Camden Bucey engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Terry Johnson, Senior Minister of Independent Presbyterian Church in Savannah…
Reformed ForumSummary of Christian Doctrine: Justification, Part 2
This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. We turn to chapter XXI, “Justification.”…
Reformed ForumPsalm 18 — David’s Profession of Righteousness
In this episode, we explain the meaning of David’s profession of righteousness. How can David speak about himself as being without guilt, relative to…
Reformed ForumDictionary of the New Testament Use of the Old
In this episode, we welcome Drs. Benjamin Gladd and G. K. Beale, co-editors of The Dictionary of the New Testament Use of the Old Testament (Baker Academic)…
Reformed ForumEphesians 1:18–23 — Paul’s Prayer (Part Two)
In part two of Paul’s Prayer we return to consider Paul’s prayer for the Ephesian believers. Yes, Paul’s burden is that the Ephesian believers…
Reformed ForumIn the Beginning: Considering the Historicity of Genesis 1 and 2
Dr. Cornelis Van Dam joins us to speak about his book In the Beginning: Listening to Genesis 1 and 2, in which he argues that reading Genesis 1 and 2 as…
Reformed ForumSummary of Christian Doctrine: Justification, Part 1
This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. We turn to chapter XXI, “Justification.”…
Reformed ForumVos Group #86 — The Lord’s Temptation and Our Own
In this installment of our Vos Group, we turn to pp. 335–336 of Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments to explore the uniquely messianic nature of these…
Reformed ForumChurch Order and Parliamentary Procedure
Join us on this week’s episode as we speak with Fred Greco, pastor of Christ Church in Katy, Texas. He is a trusted authority on parliamentary procedure and…
Reformed ForumEphesians 1:15–18 — Paul’s Prayer (Part One)
In part one of Paul’s Prayer, we will examine how the apostle Paul prays for the Spirit to be at work so that Christians can know God more. Paul’s thankfulness…
Reformed ForumThe Royal Priesthood and the Glory of God
We welcome David Schrock to discuss his book The Royal Priesthood and the Glory of God in which he presents a biblical theology that explores the theme of…
Reformed ForumGenesis 32:13–32 — Wrestling with God
Jacob expects a conflict with Esau but instead ends up wrestling with an unknown assailant, who can clearly best him at any moment. But when that moment comes…
Reformed ForumThe Servant of the Lord and His Servant People
Join us for a compelling conversation with Dr. Matthew S. Harmon, Professor of New Testament studies at Grace College and Theological Seminary. Camden Bucey…
Reformed ForumHighlights from 2023
Since 2008, we have been taking time around New Year’s Day to bring you some of the top moments from the preceding year. We have several great clips lined up…
Reformed ForumBecause It’s Christmas
For our Eighth Annual Christmas Special, Rob and Bob are here to bring you Christmas cheer with our annual Christmas silliness. This year we laugh about…
Reformed ForumNatural Revelation, Religious Liberty, and the First Amendment
Join us in this episode of Christ the Center, where host Camden Bucey engages in a free-flowing yet thoughtful discussion with Dr. Owen Anderson, philosopher…
Reformed ForumIntroduction to the Pentateuch / Year-End Update
In this episode, we’re excited to unveil the inaugural lesson of our new series, exploring the profound depths of the Pentateuch—the first five books of…
Reformed ForumSummary of Christian Doctrine: Conversion: Repentance & Faith, Part 2
This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. We turn to chapter XX, “Conversion…
Reformed ForumVos Group #85 — The Temptation in the Wilderness
In this installment of Vos Group, Lane Tipton and Camden Bucey discuss pp. 330–333 of Geerhardus Vos’ book, Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments. In this…
Reformed ForumThe Teaching of Jesus Concerning the Kingdom of God and the Church – Chapter 8
This week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob returns to a reading of Geerhardus Vos’s 1903 book, The Teaching of Jesus Concerning the Kingdom of God and the…
Reformed ForumDiscussing Jesus’ Mediation, the Lord’s Supper, and Flags in Worship
In this episode, Camden Bucey and Jim Cassidy dive into a variety of topics answering questions submitted by listeners and viewers of the program. Topics…
Reformed ForumCovenant Theology and Cultural Engagement in the Thought of Meredith G. Kline
Dr. Michael Beck joins us to speak about his book, Covenant Lord and Cultic Boundary: A Dialectic Inquiry Concerning Meredith Kline and the Reformed…
Reformed ForumVos Group #84 — John the Baptist’s Testimony of Jesus
In this installment of Vos Group, Lane Tipton and Camden Bucey discuss pp. 322–329 of Geerhardus Vos’ book, Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments. In…
Reformed ForumRobert Boyle, Christianity, and Science
In the latest episode of Christ the Center, we explore the fascinating intersection of science, faith, and philosophy through the life and contributions of…
Reformed ForumPsalm 5 — Christian Hatred
What is a Christian to do with the imprecatory Psalms? Are they to be read and sung today, and if so, with what understanding? Jim Cassidy talks about how to…
Reformed ForumCalvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion
After recording a course on the subject for Reformed Academy, Dr. Carlton Wynne comes to the podcast studio to discuss John Calvin’s Institutes of the…
Reformed ForumWhat is the Future of Israel? Part 2
This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue their discussion of the future of Israel? With geopolitical affairs in the Middle East as they are…
Reformed ForumElect Exiles in 1 Peter 1:1–2 | Reformed Forum Update
Ryan Noha and Camden Bucey offer an update regarding several projects and initiatives at Reformed Forum including the launch of Kevin Chiarot’s course on 1…
Reformed ForumWhat is the Future of Israel? Part 1
This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss the future of Israel? With geopolitical affairs in the Middle East as they are currently and the end…
Reformed ForumMachen’s Enduring Significance | Unfolding Redemption
Lane Tipton and Camden Bucey reflect on the recent Reformed Forum Theology Conference on J. Gresham Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism before turning…
Reformed ForumWilliam Jennings Bryan, the Round Table Club, and Religious Freedom
Richard Gamble and Jeff McDonald join us again. On this episode, McDonald introduces several significant points about William Jennings Bryan, including his…
Reformed ForumSummary of Christian Doctrine: Conversion: Repentance & Faith, Part 1
This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. We turn to chapter XX…
Reformed ForumThe Importance of Cornelius Van Til for Today
Camden Bucey recently lectured on “The Importance of Van Til for Today” for the OPC’s Presbytery of Michigan and Ontario at Harvest OPC in Wyoming, MI. Jim…
Reformed ForumThe Roots of Reformed Moral Theology
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Bruce Baugus to our program to discuss his book, The Roots of Reformed Moral Theology, published by Reformation Heritage Books…
Reformed Forum[Introduction to the Westminster Shorter Catechism] Q/A 18
This is an audio podcast of "Introduction to the Westminster Shorter Catechism," taught by Dr. James J. Cassidy. Videos of each lesson including Spanish and…