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MarsCast
Join the faculty of Mid-America Reformed Seminary as they discuss everything from theology to cultural issues from a Reformed perspective. *The opinions presented in each episode are those of the individual speaker and do not necessarily represent the views of the Seminary.*
Episodes
MarsCast153. Seminary and Pastoral Counseling
In today’s episode, guest lecturer and professor of ministerial studies at Divine Hope Reformed Bible Seminary, Rev. Paul Ipema, gives us a timely word on…
MarsCast152. Modern Errors Regarding Justification
In today’s episode, Dr. Cornelis Venema addresses some of the assaults on the doctrines of justification and sanctification: (1) Federal Vision theology as…
MarsCast151. John Calvin on Justification and Sanctification
In today's episode, Dr. Cornelis Venema leads us in a two-part series on justification and sanctification. This first episode deals with Reformer John Calvin's…
MarsCast150. Answering Objections to Preaching as the Word of God
When we think of the faithful preaching of the Word of God as the Word of God, as the voice of Christ himself, does that mean Christ is adding chapters to the…
MarsCast149. Preaching as the Word of God
In today’s episode, Dr. J. Mark Beach, Professor of Ministerial and Doctrinal Studies, addresses a most peculiar question: Is hearing faithful preaching…
MarsCast148. The Arian Controversy
As we wrap up this segment of early Church history, Dr. Alan Strange comments on the dangerous teachings of Arius and its impact on orthodox Christianity…
MarsCast147. Irenaeus & Tertullian
In today's episode, Dr. Strange looks at the early Church Fathers Irenaeus and Tertullian. What were some of Irenaeus' significant contributions, and what do…
MarsCast146. Justin Martyr & Origen
In today's episode, Dr. Alan Strange continues his series on the early church by examining one of the great apologists and defenders of the Christian faith…
MarsCast145. The Apostolic Fathers
In today's episode, Dr. Alan Strange, Professor of Apologetics and Church History, begins a new series on the early church, beginning with the famed Apostolic…
MarsCast144. Ezekiel the Prophet ... and Priest
In today's episode, Rev. Andrew Compton wraps up his assessment of Ezekiel. He comments on the dynamic between Ezekiel's identity as both a prophet and a…
MarsCast143. The Signs of Ezekiel
In today's episode, Rev. Andrew Compton looks at Ezekiel's sign acts (such as his building a model of the siege of Jerusalem) and how this informs his…
MarsCast142. Ezekiel and Vocational Identity
The Old Testament book of Ezekiel is known for its peculiar imagery and prophetic visions. Associate Professor of Old Testament Studies, Rev. Andrew Compton…
MarsCast141. The Doctrine of Hell Pt. 2
In today’s episode, Dr. Venema concludes his assessment of the doctrine of hell. He looks at the imagery of fire and the language of eternity and answers…
MarsCast140. The Doctrine of Hell Pt. 1
In today’s episode, Dr. Venema introduces us to a very sobering topic in the study of theology: the doctrine of eternal punishment (Hell). Today he’ll present…
MarsCast139. The Intermediate State Pt. 2: An Old Testament Perspective
In today’s episode, Dr. Venema continues to explore the intermediate state of believers, but from the perspective of the Old Testament. What do the Psalms say…
MarsCast138. The Intermediate State Pt. 1
Beginning today and for the next few weeks, you’ll hear Dr. Cornelis Venema speak on matters of a heavenly nature, that being the intermediate state and the…
MarsCast137. Reformed Opposition to Libertarian Freedom
In today’s episode, Dr. Beach wraps up his discussion on the Christian and free will by tackling the subject of Libertarian Free Will, a concept you’ll hear…
MarsCast136. John Calvin's Cautions About Free Will
Last time Dr. Beach affirmed the Reformed teaching on free will, that Christians do indeed have free will, but a will that is only awakened and enabled by the…
MarsCast135. Do Christians Have Free Will?
In today’s episode, Dr. J. Mark Beach, Professor of Doctrinal and Ministerial Studies, begins to look carefully at the theological issue of free will by asking…
MarsCast134. The Office of Deacon
In today’s episode, Dr. Alan Strange concludes his series on church offices by looking at the Office of Deacon and the ministry of mercy.
MarsCast133. The Office of Elder
In today’s episode, Dr. Alan Strange, continuing his series on church offices, elaborates on the role of the Elder in the church. What does it mean to be a…
MarsCast132. Minister of the Word and Sacrament Pt 2
In today’s episode, Dr. Alan Strange looks once again at the Office of Minister of the Word and Sacrament, tracing its history, especially in the eyes of the…
MarsCast131. Minister of the Word and Sacrament Pt 1
In today’s episode, we will look at a particular vocation where one is called to proclaim the Word of God, that of the Minister of the Word and Sacrament…
MarsCast130. Cessationism: Practical Suggestions
In today’s episode, Dr. Cornelis Venema and Dr. Marcus Mininger continue their case for the cessation of revelatory gifts – speaking in tongues, prophecy…
MarsCast129. The Case for Cessationism
Today’s episode continues our series on Cessationism vs. Continuationism and the spiritual gifts with Dr. Cornelis Venema and Dr. Marcus Mininger. In our…
MarsCast128. Cessationism vs. Continuationism
Today’s episode kicks off a new series with Dr. Cornelis Venema (President of Mid-America) and Dr. Marcus Mininger (Professor of NT Studies). They are going to…
MarsCast127. Responding to Conflict With Peers: Quiet Rejoicing
In today's episode, Dr. Marcus Mininger concludes our series on resolving conflict with peers from the perspective of the Apostle Paul. Today he focuses on…
MarsCast126. Responding to Conflict with Peers: Confronting One Another
In today’s episode, Dr. Marcus Mininger continues our series on resolving conflict with peers from the perspective of the Apostle Paul. Today he focuses on…
MarsCast125. Responding to Conflict with Peers: Submitting to One Another
In today’s episode, we kick off a series with Dr. Marcus Mininger on resolving conflict with peers, particularly between those in ministry and who are…
MarsCast124. Assessing Paedocommunion
Finishing our series on the sacraments this week, in reflecting upon the Lord’s Supper, Dr. Cornelis Venema addresses whether children may come to the Lord’s…
MarsCast123. The Sacrament of Communion
We continue our series on the sacraments this week by giving our attention to the Lord’s Supper, led by Dr. Venema, who’ll provide us with a general…
MarsCast122. Should Infants Be Baptized?
In today's episode, one of the most debated questions in all of theology will be addressed by President of Mid-America and Professor of Doctrinal Studies, Dr…
MarsCast121. What Is Baptism?
Starting today, we’re going to take a look at the sacraments in Reformed theology. Dr. Cornelis Venema and Dr. Alan Strange begin with the sacrament of baptism…
MarsCast120. Christlike in Conflict: The Ten Tribes Secede
In today’s episode, Rev. Mark Vander Hart, Associate Professor of Old Testament Studies, concludes his series on being Christlike in Conflict. He’ll reflect…
MarsCast119. Christlike in Conflict: David and Absalom
Rev. Mark Vander Hart, Associate Professor of Old Testament Studies, continues his series on Christlike in Conflict and how that theme is presented in certain…
MarsCast118. Christlike in Conflict: Moses
In today’s episode, Rev. Mark Vander Hart, Associate Professor of Old Testament Studies, introduces us to a three-part theme of being Christlike in Conflict…
MarsCast117. Forgiving Like God
In today’s episode, Dr. J. Mark Beach concludes the discussion on conditional forgiveness and repentance by describing forgiving as God forgives.
MarsCast116. The Function of Repentance
Dr. J. Mark Beach, Professor of Ministerial and Doctrinal Studies, continues the conversation on forgiveness and repentance, this time looking more closely at…
MarsCast115. Conditional Forgiveness and Repentance
We are looking forward to this new year of podcasting! We have a great lineup of episodes in store for your listening pleasure. In this first episode of the…
MarsCast114. Looking at Christmas Hymns Pt. 2
In our last episode of 2021, Dr. Strange continues to examine Christmas hymns, this time looking at “Once in Royal David’s City.”
MarsCastLooking at Christmas Hymns Pt. 1
In these last remaining days of 2021, and as we particularly look forward to celebrating Christmas with friends and family, some of us are, no doubt, also…
MarsCastHomosexuality and Pastoral Guidance
In today’s episode, Dr. Venema wraps up our series on homosexuality by providing a crucial component in this matter: pastoral guidance.
MarsCastThe Bible and Homosexuality
In today’s episode, Dr. Venema begins to look at Scripture, starting in Genesis as a basis for human sexuality. He then looks at various texts in the Old and…
MarsCastThe Bible, Homosexuality, and Revisionism
In today’s episode, Dr. Venema continues his review of some New Testament Scripture passages on the issue of homosexuality and then begins to assess the…
MarsCastThe Doctrine of Scripture
In today’s episode, Dr. Venema begins a series on a critical matter that we see happening in the church today: the discussion around homosexuality and the…
MarsCastA Book About Social Justice Pt 2
In today’s episode, Rev. Andrew Compton continues his review of "Confronting Injustice without Compromising" Truth by Thaddeus Williams. He looks at Williams’…
MarsCastA Book About Social Justice Pt 1
In today’s episode, Rev. Andrew Compton introduces us to a fascinating read on social justice: Confronting Injustice Without Compromising Truth by Thaddeus…
MarsCastWorship: Some Questions and Answers
In today’s episode, Dr. J. Mark Beach, Rev. Andrew Compton, and Dr. Glen Clary wrap up the conversation on worship as they seek to address some common…
MarsCastReformed Worship and Liturgy
In today’s episode, Dr. J. Mark Beach, Professor of Doctrinal and Ministerial Studies, joins Rev. Compton and Dr. Clary on the podcast to explore Reformed…
MarsCastA Biblical Theology of Worship Part 2
In today’s episode, Rev. Andrew Compton and Dr. Glen Clary revisit the biblical theology of worship, particularly as they ponder the question: What is going on…
MarsCastA Biblical Theology of Worship Part 1
In this week's episode, Rev. Andrew Compton joins Dr. Glen Clary, pastor of Providence Presbyterian Church in Pflugerville, TX, and adjunct professor of…
MarsCastThe Reformation, Women, and Divorce
In our last episode, Dr. Alan Strange, Professor of Church History, elaborated on the Reformation and its view towards marriage. He continues to track with…
MarsCastThe Reformation of Marriage
In today’s episode, Dr. Strange pivots from church discipline to focus on marriage, particularly the Reformation’s perspective on marriage.
MarsCastChurch Discipline and Humility
Can you believe that this is episode 100? It has been such a fun ride producing these episodes with our incredible faculty here at Mid-America Reformed…
MarsCastThe Purposes of Church Discipline
Back behind the microphone with us is Dr. Alan Strange. A while back he reflected for a few episodes on church discipline and ended by mentioning that there…
MarsCastRepublication: Practical Implications
In this concluding episode on the doctrine of republication, Rev. Andrew Compton, Dr. Marcus Mininger, and Dr. J. Mark Beach speak to the practical…
MarsCastRepublication: The Biblical Data
After introducing the doctrine of republication, Rev. Andrew Compton, Dr. Marcus Mininger, and Dr. J. Mark Beach continue their conversation now as they turn…
MarsCastRepublication: An Introduction
In the study of biblical and systematic theology, students of Scripture learn about the covenant of grace, “wherein [the Lord] freely offers unto sinners life…
MarsCastCritique of the New Perspective on Paul Part II
Concluding our series on the New Perspective on Paul, Rev. Andrew Compton, Dr. Marcus Mininger, and Dr. Cornelis Venema survey the perspective's use of…
MarsCastCritique of the New Perspective On Paul Part I
With the New Perspective on Paul framed and described for us by Rev. Compton and Dr. Mininger in our last episode, they, along with Dr. Cornelis Venema…