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The Intersection with Dr. J + FriendsWhat Is Evangelicalism, How Should It Show Up in Public?In this episode of The Intersection, Dr. J speaks with sociologist Dr. Brad Vermurlen for a wide-ranging conversation at the crossroads of faith, culture, and political life. Together, they unpack the historical roots and consider/contested features of evangelicalism, examine current trends within the church and society, and explore how sociological patterns shape—and are shaped by—religious identity.Drawing on Brad’s research into various movements and American religiosity, the conversation moves from academic insight to practical reflection. Along the way, they tackle big questions around political morality, the evolving cultural landscape, and th...2025-05-231h 21
The American Reformer PodcastReformed Resurgence (ft. Brad Vermurlen)Brad Vermurlen, a social scientist and assistant professor of sociology at Calvin University, joins Timon to talk about the new calvinism and his book, Reformed Resurgence from Oxford University Press.
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Brad Vermurlen is a social scientist whose research centers on American religion, culture, and modernity. He is currently visiting assistant professor of sociology at Calvin University and an affiliated scholar with the Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at the University of Southern California.
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Full Proof Theology134 - Brad Vermurlen - Looking Back on the Reformed ResurgenceSupport the show!! - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisReformed Resurgence - https://amzn.to/3VMnhZNhttps://bradvermurlen.com/SummaryIn this episode, Chase Davis interviews Brad Vermurlen, author of the book 'Reformed Resurgence,' to discuss the origins and impact of the Reformed Resurgence movement within American evangelicalism. They explore the sociological aspects of the movement, including field theory and the strategies and tactics employed by its leaders. They also discuss the generational gap in leadership and the...2024-04-2945 min
The Aaron Renn ShowBRAD VERMURLEN: The Reformed ResurgenceSociologist Brad Vermurlen will join me to discuss his new book Reformed Resurgence: The New Calvinist Movement and the Battle Over American Evangelicalism. Vermurlen's book is an excellent overview of the New Calvinist movement, the backdrop of Evangelical fracture in which it developed, and the various strategies the movement implemented.This podcast was recorded two years ago as Youtube only.Read more about the book at: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/reviews/reformed-resurgence-brad-vermurlen/Buy the book at: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0190073519/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8...2024-02-261h 14
Restless: Raw, Unscripted, Reformed RadioThe 7 Groups in Evangelicalism With Brad VermurlenWe are once again joined by the official expert on New Calvinism, Brad Vermurlen. Brad studied the rise of New Calvinism for his PHD in Sociology. We have interviewed him on his book on the subject in the past.
This time we wanted to discuss the future of evangelicalism with him. Brad who saw the rising influence of the group of New Calvinists, has described 7 emerging groups among American evangelicals today. You won’t want to miss this interview
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Join...2023-03-0156 minRestless: Raw, Unscripted, Reformed RadioCT explains the Young, Restless and ReformedPastor Michael really wants to sell some stickers at the begining of this episode. So make that dream come true:
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We listen and respond to part of the Rise and Mars Hill that explains the Young Restless and Reformed Movement. Frankly as the reigning podcast experts on the subject we were shocked we were not called. However even more shocking our friend Brad Vermurlen was not either.
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2021-12-1551 min
Believing TheologistBrad Vermurlen, Docent, and Riverview Church*as of time of this broadcast neither Justin Detmers or Noel Heikkinen have responded for comment.
In this episode I examine possible local connections of Brad Vermurlen in Riverview Church. This is not meant to be a gotcha, but just an observation of how these connections may have taught Vermurlen before college.
If you would like to contact me, please send an email at believingtheologist@gmail.com
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Mere Fidelity‘Reformed Resurgence,’ with Brad VermurlenThere’s a movement in Evangelicalism you may have heard of: the New Calvinism. Apart from its theological significance, it turns out that this sort of movement is of great interest to sociologists too. The guest on this episode, Brad Vermurlen, decided to apply the tools of sociology to the young, restless, and reformed, and see what turns up. His book is Reformed Resurgence: The New Calvinist Movement and the Battle Over American Evangelicalism. He talks about his fascinating results with Matt and Derek, about the Evangelical landscape, the secular landscape, the movement of the Holy Ghost, new models of le...2021-07-2954 minRestless: Raw, Unscripted, Reformed RadioYRR Church in New York, Minneapolis, and Seattle with Brad VermurlenDr Brad Vermurlen is a sociologist at the University of Texas and author of The Reformed Resurgence. He is a frequent guest on the podcast because of PHD dissertation was on New Calvinism.
This week on the podcast he returns to discuss what he observed in three of the most influential New Calvinist churches. We go all the way from East Coast with Redeemer Presbyterian, stop by Bethlehem Baptist and end at Mars Hill of Seattle.
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2021-07-2053 minRestless: Raw, Unscripted, Reformed RadioCultural Entropy and Religious Strength With Brad VermurlenThis is Part 2 with our interview with Dr Brad Vermurlen. He discusses the kind of secularization he identifies in American Evangelicalism and the kind of Religious Strength he see in the New Calvinism. Both of these are from his book: Reformed Resurgence: The New Calvinist Movement and the Battle Over American Evangelicalism.
Find our first interview about his book on the #yrr here.
Find more from our guest at www.bradvermurlen.com
2021-06-2231 minRestless: Raw, Unscripted, Reformed RadioThe Ways We Secularize with Brad VermurlenWe are once again Dr Brad Vermurlen. He is the Author of Reformed Resurgence: The New Calvinist Movement and the Battle Over American Evangelicalism.
This is part 1 of our interview with him about secularization and the new model of secularization he observes in modern evangelicalism.
Find our first interview about his book on the #yrr here.
Find more from our guest at www.bradvermurlen.com
2021-06-1533 minThe Aaron Renn ShowA Report from the Gospel CoalitionThe Gospel Coalition is the flagship organization of the New Calvinism movement. They hold their major conference every two years in Indianapolis. Since I'm now back in Indy and they were meeting in person here despite Covid-19, I decided to attend and check it out.This podcast was recorded in the middle of the conference to share a few observations about it, and the New Calvinism movement generally. The conference showcases two of the great strengths of the movement: its intellectual orientation (serious people talking seriously about serious things) and their excellence in public speaking. F...2021-04-1327 minRestless: Raw, Unscripted, Reformed RadioDebriefing the Reformed ResurgenceRestless welcomes new listeners and debriefs their interview with Brad Vermurlen and his research on New Calvinism. Contact us at restlesspodcasting@gmail.com
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2021-02-2013 minRestless: Raw, Unscripted, Reformed RadioThe Reformed Resurgence with Brad VermurlenAuthor of Reformed Resurgence: The New Calvinist Movement and the Battle Over American Evangelicalism, Dr Brad Vermurlen joins the show to discuss the research he did on New Calvinism. We think his perspective as a sociologist is fascinating.
Find more from our guest at www.bradvermurlen.com
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2021-02-1640 min
Life and Books and EverythingTim Keller on Reformed ResurgenceTimothy Keller, the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, is the special guest for this conversation. Along with Collin, Justin, and Kevin, Tim Keller discusses the Reformed movement itself, The Gospel Coalition, and what comes next in Evangelicalism. Along the way you’ll hear advice for evangelizing, warnings about Christian celebrity, and of course book recommendations for pastors and leaders.
Life and Books and Everything is sponsored by Crossway, publisher of the ShortStudies in Systematic Theology Series, edited by Graham A. Cole and Oren R. Martin.
The Short Studies in Systematic Theology Series is d...2021-02-011h 15
In Conversation: An OUP PodcastBrad Vermurlen, "Reformed Resurgence: The New Calvinist Movement and the Battle Over American Evangelicalism" (Oxford UP, 2020)Since the turn of the millennium, American Evangelical Protestantism has seen a swell of interest in Calvinist theology. Variously described as the New Calvinism or Neo-Reformed Christianity, the latter half of the first decade saw a resurgence of Reformed theology, especially among younger Evangelicals. Brad Vermurlen presents an insightful sociological study of this resurgence of reformed Christianity, interpreted through the lens of strategic action field theory in his new book Reformed Resurgence: The New Calvinist Movement and the Battle Over American Evangelicalism (Oxford University Press, 2020). Using a field theoretic model to analyze data collected through ethnographic observation, interviews with Christian leader...2021-01-1948 min
GospelboundNew Calvinists and the Battle for EvangelicalismOn Gospelbound I typically interview authors whose ideas intrigue and encourage me. And today is no different with my guest Brad Vermurlen, author of the new book Reformed Resurgence: The New Calvinist Movement and the Battle Over American Evangelicalism, published by Oxford University Press.Vermurlen works as a research associate in the sociology department at the University of Texas at Austin. His book is revised and expanded from his PhD dissertation at the University of Notre Dame, working under Christian Smith. Through dozens of interviews, argus-like monitoring of social media, and on-ground experience with leading churches, Brad...2020-11-0341 min
The CaPC 25 for 2018The CaPC 25 for 2017 Episode 12: DAMN., Wonder Woman, and The Benedict OptionSuperheroes, rap, and cultural seclusion go head to head in this episode of the CaPC 25 for 2017. Jonathan is back with special guests Erin Straza, Brad Vermurlen, and Andrew Whitworth to nominate WonderWoman, Kendrick Lamar’s DAMN., and The Benedict Option by Rod Dreher.
Returning to the CaPC 25 from 2016 is Andrew Whitworth bringing the latest effort from rap artist Kendrick Lamar, DAMN., whose album To Pimp A Butterfly made it to #1 on The CaPC 25 from 2016. While lacking some of the redemptive themes from that album, the effort is strong in both production, lyrical content, and personal meaning that ch...2017-06-2700 min