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That’ll Preach
A podcast for Christians with questions about theology, philosophy, and practice. Biblically informed. Slightly irreverent.
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Masculinity, Negative World, and the Future of Evangelicalism (Interview with Aaron Renn)
If you’ve noticed a shift in Evangelicalism over the past five years you’re not alone. Aaron Renn, host of the Aaron Renn Show, joins us to talk about his book…
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From Darkness to Sight: A Journey from Hardship to Healing (Interview with Dr. Ming Wang)
Stories shape us in powerful ways and remain one of the greatest mediums for communicating truth. Renowned eye surgeon Dr. Ming Wang joins us to talk about his…
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Jesus Wants You to Steal From the Rich
In this episode we discuss a compelling case from the Scriptures and church theologians like John Calvin, Thomas Aquinas, and others about whether taking from…
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How Should Christians Think About Frozen Embryos?
There’s a lot of talk today about the ethics of frozen embryos in light of current events. This controversial subject deserves clear thinking that’s both…
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Uncovering the Bible of the Apostles (Interview with Dr. Greg Lanier)
What Bible did the Apostle Paul grow up reading? This complex question demonstrates the need for understanding the Septuagint, a fancy name for a stream of…
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Understanding the Church Fathers for Protestants in Fifteen-ish Minutes (Podcast Recap)
A summary of my interview with Dr. Michael Haykin plus some additional thoughts Check out the original interview…
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How to Communicate the Cross to a Post-Christian World (Interview with Jeremy Treat)
Jesus died on the cross for our sins, but that’s not the end of the story. Theologian and pastor Jeremy Treat joins us to talk about all the cross accomplished…
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Why God Is Not Angry (Interview with Ryan Hurd)
We naturally understand that the phrase “God is wise” differs from “God is a rock”. One speaks formally about God and the other informally or metaphorically…
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A Crash Course on John Calvin's Theology (Podcast Recap)
Get a crash course on John Calvin’s theology based off our interview with Dr. Peter Lillback of Westminster Theological Seminary! Check out the original…
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Practical Advice for Young Pastors with Charlie Wingard
Pastors often find themselves ill-equipped to lead churches after seminary. Charlie Wingard of RTS Jackson wants to change all that. He joins us to talk about…
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What is a Classical Christian Education For? with Dale Stenberg
We often think about Classical Christian Education in terms of what it’s against. It’s against public schools, secularism, and bad social influences. But what…
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Uncovering the Real John Calvin with Dr. Peter Lillback (Reformation Series Ep.11)
The name John Calvin sends a cold chill down the spine of some Christians. The famous Reformer seems cold, detached, and authoritarian due to his teachings on…
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Calvin on Contentment in Trials and Blessing (Reformation Series Ep.10)
How should Christians think about contentment in all situations of life. When times are good there’s a temptation to complacency. When times are difficult we…
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Defending the Protestant Doctrine of Scripture with Sean Luke (Reformation Series Ep. 09)
Roman Catholics often critique the Protestant doctrine of Sola Scriptura because it devolves into subjectivity and ignores the witness of church history. In…
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Calvin on Suffering and Trials (Reformation Series Ep.08)
We continue our series on John Calvin’s A Little Book on the Christian Life by looking at the Reformer’s insights on suffering and trials. We learn about the…
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How Catholicism Turned Me Protestant with Onsi Kamel (Reformation Series Ep.07)
Onsi Kamel joins us to talk about how his study of Roman Catholicism made him Protestant. In this episode we discuss the ways Roman Catholicism appealed to his…
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Calvin’s Cure for Cage Stage Calvinists (Reformation Series Ep.06)
Do you or someone you love suffer from “Cage-Stage Calvinism?” We have the antidote from the original Calvinist himself, John Calvin. In this episode we look…
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Podcast Recap: Chris Castaldo on Why Do Protestants Become Catholic?
This is the first episode of a new segment called “Podcast Recap” which summarizes key points of guest interviews in a distilled and accessible way. This…
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Why Protestants Should Read the Desert Fathers with Dr. Matt Hoskin (Reformation Series Ep.05)
Dr. Matt Hoskin of the Davenant Institute joins the show to talk about how Protestants can benefit from the Desert Fathers. The Desert Fathers left…
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Why Do Protestants Become Catholic? with Chris Castaldo (Reformation Series Ep.04)
Pastor Chris Castaldo of New Covenant Church, Naperville joins us to talk about reasons why Protestants convert to Roman Catholicism. In this episode we…
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How the Reformation Began (Reformation Series Ep.03)
In this episode we discuss Martin Luther’s theological breakthrough that set the stage for the Reformation. He did not set out to start a movement, but rather…
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Why Protestants Should Read the Church Fathers with Dr. Michael Haykin (Reformation Series Ep.02)
John Henry Newman once remarked that, “To be deep in history is to cease to be Protestant.” Dr. Michael Haykin of Southern Seminary disagrees. Join us for a…
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The Appeal of Catholicism and the Need to be Protestant (Reformation Series Ep.01)
We’re starting a new series on Protestantism in honor of Reformation day. In this episode we discuss the appeal of Roman Catholicism in a post-Christian age…
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Leading Through Church Conflict with Steven Lee
We welcome Pastor Steven Lee of the North Church in Minneapolis, MI to share his insights on the subject of conflict within the church. We discuss the…
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Herman Bavinck and the Modern World with Dr. Gray Sutanto
Dr. Gray Sutanto of Reformed Theological Seminary in Washington DC joins us to discuss the relevance of Herman Bavinck's theology of revelation in today’s…
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American History and the End Times with Dr. James Strasburg
We are privileged to have Dr. James Strasburg as our guest to help explore a compelling facet of American history: the profound influence of theological…
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God’s Promise of Blessing with Mike Glodo
Mike Glodo of Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando joins us to discuss his new book The Lord Bless You and Keep You: The Promise of the Gospel in the Aaronic…
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Facing the Fear of Death with Dr. Guy Waters
Our special guest, Dr. Guy Waters, a distinguished theologian and professor at Reformed Theological Seminary, brings his deep insights and extensive knowledge…
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Transforming Your Life Through Spiritual Disciplines with Rev. Michael Petty
Rev. Michael Petty of St. Peter's Anglican church joins us for an informative podcast on spiritual formation. We discuss a variety of topics from developing a…
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Can We Trust the Old Testament? with Dr. Peter Lee
In this episode of That'll Preach we take an intriguing journey into the heart of biblical scholarship to scrutinize the reliability of the Old Testament. Join…
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Why Preaching Matters with Les Newsom
Pastor Les Newsom of Christ Presbyterian Church in Oxford, Mississippi joins us to talk about the importance of preaching in the formation of Christians in the…
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Has the Church Replaced Israel? with Dr. Gerald McDermott
Welcome to another episode of "That'll Preach"! In this thought-provoking installment, we dive into a topic that has ignited centuries of debate and…
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Catholics vs. Protestants on the Bible with Dr. Gregg Allison
On this episode of That'll Preach we will hear from Dr. Greg Allison of Southern Seminary on the differences between Roman Catholic and Protestant approaches…
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Can We Have Christianity Without the Miracles? (Orthodoxy IX)
We wrap up our series on Chesterton's classic Orthodoxy by exploring the common arguments against Christianity. Chesterton does not argue from a standard…
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The Romantic Appeal of Christianity (Orthodoxy VIII)
In this episode we look at Chesterton's profound exploration of the essence and allure of orthodox Christian beliefs. He celebrates the paradoxical nature of…
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Christianity and the Eternal Revolution (Orthodoxy Part VII)
Our series in Orthodoxy continues as we look at Chesterton's interesting perspective on wealthy people, the aristocracy, and placing too much trust in the…
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The Paradox of Christianity (Orthodoxy Part VI)
We continue our series in Chesterton's classic Orthodoxy by looking at his famous chapter on the paradox of Christianity. Chesterton writes about how the…
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The Problem with Pessimists (Orthodoxy Part V)
Bryan and Paul discuss chapter five of G.K. Chesterton's Orthodoxy entitled "The Flag of the World". In this chapter, Chesterton explains why we must love a…
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Three Ways to Read the Bible Well with Dr. Jonathan Pennington
Dr. Jonathan Pennington of Southern Seminary (SBTS) joins us to talk about his new book Come and See: The Journey of Knowing God Through Scripture. We talk…
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Why Democracy Needs Fairy Tales (Orthodoxy Part IV)
We’re back in Chesterton’s Orthodoxy looking at his take on how fairy tales inform our virtues and teach us about joy. Our modern craving for novelty reveals a…
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The Suicide of Thought (Orthodoxy Part III)
We continue our discussion of G.K. Chesterton's book Orthodoxy with his third chapter on how modernity's abandonment of Christianity not only lets vices go…
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Should We Take the Bible Literally or Spiritually? with Ryan Hurd
Ryan Hurd from the Davenant Institute joins us to talk about the "spiritual" and "literal" readings of Scripture. Evangelicals often misunderstand the…
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Was the Apostle Paul Abandoned by His Wife? with Dr. Matthew Colvin
This is the second part of our interview with Dr. Matt Colvin. Many speculate that the Apostle Paul, as a faithful Pharisee, likely married at a young age, but…
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Divorce, Remarriage, and the Apostle Paul’s Wife with Dr. Matthew Colvin
This is the first part of a two-part interview with Dr. Matt Colvin who joins us again to provide a provocative perspective on 1 Corinthians 7 and its…
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Atheism and the Joy of Skinning Cats (OrthodoxyPart II)
We continue our series through G.K. Chesterton's classic work Orthodoxy by looking at the similarities between atheists, liberal Christians, and lunatics. Here…
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Strange Rhinos and the Beauty of Christianity (Orthodoxy Part I)
We begin a new series on G.K. Chesterton's classic book "Orthodoxy" which features a series of essays by the controversial author about faith, tradition, and…