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Joshua Sommer
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The Baptist Broadcast
Pure Actuality, Divine Simplicity, & the Second London Confession
Here, I look at John Arrowsmith to help us understand what is meant by the phrase, "without body, parts, or passions," in the Confession. I dialogue concerning the doctrine of simplicity and the doctrine of actus purus.
2023-01-18
22 min
The Baptist Broadcast
The Difference Between Baptists & Roman Catholicism (Part IV)
In this third part of a short series on the difference between Baptists and other traditions, I ask the question, "What are the differences between Baptists and Roman Catholicism?" I cover part 4 out of seven differences between us and Rome (baptism) in this part. Check out parts 1-3 by clicking either link below! Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rbolt... Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4bnL... Part 3: https://youtu.be/pez9rKp2XGI
2023-01-10
30 min
The Baptist Broadcast
The Difference Between Baptists & Roman Catholicism (Part III)
In this second part of a short series on the difference between Baptists and other traditions, I ask the question, "What are the differences between Baptists and Roman Catholicism?" I cover parts three out of seven differences between us and Rome in this part. Check out parts 1 & 2 by clicking either link below! Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rbolt... Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4bnL...
2023-01-09
39 min
The Baptist Broadcast
The Difference Between Baptists & the Eastern Orthodox (Part II)
In this second part of a short series on the difference between Baptists and other traditions, I ask the question, "What are the differences between Baptists and Eastern Orthodoxy?" I cover two more points of contrast between Baptists and Eastern Orthodoxy in this part.
2023-01-05
26 min
The Baptist Broadcast
The Difference Between Baptists & the Eastern Orthodox (Part I)
In this first part of a short series on the difference between Baptists and other traditions, I ask the question, "What are the differences between Baptists and Eastern Orthodoxy?"
2023-01-04
51 min
The Baptist Broadcast
The Sin of Curiosity
Is curiosity a culturally acceptable sin we've all fallen prey to?
2023-01-04
20 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Augustine, 1689, & the Westminster Confession on Resurrection
It has become increasingly unclear among some as to whether they affirm a bodily resurrection, or a resurrection of our selfsame bodies. Among these is Gar DeMar.
2022-12-06
24 min
The Baptist Broadcast
The Dueling Solas (Scriptura) & Historical Skepticism
Is Scripture the highest authority, or is it the only authority? There is a surprising world of difference between these two positions. Join me as I navigate the foundational doctrine of Sola Scriptura. thebaptistbroadcast.com
2022-10-31
29 min
The Baptist Broadcast
The Will of God & the Problem of Evil
God is holy, and so is His will. How does this square with evil? Join me as I discuss essential volition and permissive volition.
2022-10-19
24 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Neo-Kenoticism & the Necessity of Partitive Exegesis
Neo-Kenoticism takes texts like Matthew 24:26 and infers ignorance in the Person of Christ, not only according to His humanity, but also according to His deity. Such error reflects a need for partitive exegesis and whole-Bible interpretation.
2022-10-12
16 min
The Baptist Broadcast
What Is the Kingdom of Christ?
What is the kingdom of Christ? Is it distinct from natural or secular institutions? Does it overlap?
2022-10-04
29 min
The Baptist Broadcast
What About the "Objectivity of the Covenant"?
Is it true unbelievers are covenant members in an objective sense? This is an important question because the answer really determines whether the new covenant is attained by grace alone or by the participant's faithfulness.
2022-09-30
09 min
The Baptist Broadcast
3 Things to Know About Doug Wilson
Doug Wilson is often disparaged on tonal grounds. I am not the tone-police. Instead, I have prayerfully chosen to address three concerning doctrinal issues in Doug's theology which I feel are significant enough to warrant some heavy pushback. This is just something initiatory in view of producing more content along these lines. thebaptistbroadcast.com Stock footage provided by Videvo, downloaded from videvo.net
2022-09-27
09 min
Fürther Fußballgötter
Thomas Sommer über Fürth, Fußball und das Geld I FFG 46 SPEZIAL
Im Interview mit Fürth-Ikone Thomas Sommer wollen wir seine Meinung zu folgende Themen erfahren: Sponsor und Fan zugleich - Wie kam der Self-Made-Multimillionär zu seinem Engagement bei der Spvgg? Kritischer Saisonstart - Inwieweit kann Thomas Sommer die sportliche Lage beeinflussen? Mehr als nur Prestige - Was bedeutet dem Vermögensverwalter der Sportpark Ronhof? Gegengerade als Museum - Der Autoliebhaber äußert sich zur Zukunft der heimischen Spielstätte. All das und noch vieles mehr in der heutigen Folge der Fürther Fußballgötter! Der Kleeblatt Podcast für alle Fa...
2022-09-26
31 min
The Baptist Broadcast
The Law & Gospel from Galatians 5:4
Some meditations on Galatians 5:4. This is a text we will be walking through during our Wednesday night Bible study. thebaptistbroadcast.com victorybaptistkc.org
2022-09-22
16 min
The Baptist Broadcast
A Charitable Caution to My Theonomist Friends
Here, I attempt not to criticize theonomy as a position, nor criticize my theonomic friends. Rather, I try to point out how some who hold the position may inadvertently run the risk of advertising what amounts to a conservative version of the social gospel.
2022-09-16
30 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Aristotelianism in the Apostle Paul
With the Greek language comes the concepts it was historically used to convey. The Apostle Paul, while no Aristotelian philosopher, certainly assumed an Aristotelian philosophy of being as all educated persons largely did in the 1st century. thebaptistbroadcast.com victorybaptistkc.org https://twitter.com/1689Broadcast https://www.facebook.com/jsommer1689
2022-09-15
31 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Theonomy, Natural Law, & Positive Law
Here I briefly describe natural law, positive law, and theonomy. In light of the distinction I make between natural and positive laws, I note some issues with theonomic reconstruction. Visit the website: thebaptistbroadcast.com Find me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/1689Broadcast Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jsommer1689
2022-09-15
20 min
The Baptist Broadcast
What Does the 1689 Teach About Scripture? With D. Scott Meadows
Today, my guest, Scott Meadows, and I will be discussing the first half of 2LBCF ch. 1, Of the Holy Scriptures. What's it's historical context? Does it sow the seeds of presuppositionalism? Our hope is that this episode will be clarifying as to the meaning of the first chapter of the confession, especially as it regards pars. 4-5.
2022-08-12
50 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Is "The Great Tradition Biblical"? Locating the Great Tradition, with Bavinck (Part III)
We have covered a couple of key items already: the word "tradition," and the apostolic nature of the great tradition. Here, we situate the great tradition in relation to Scripture.
2022-08-03
26 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Is "The Great Tradition" Biblical? The Tradition of the Apostles (Part II)
In the first part, we looked at the word "tradition." In this part, we will define the great tradition as apostolic tradition.
2022-08-01
36 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Is "The Great Tradition" Biblical? Looking at the Word "Tradition" (Part I)
I've decided to talk a little bit about a short series on 2 Thessalonians 2:15 we are going through at victorybaptistkc.org. I have quite a bit of material, and I'm amassing more. So, this may turn into a video series here. Stay tuned!
2022-08-01
30 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Spiritual Exegesis
Want to do biblical exegesis? Ye must be born again.
2022-07-22
26 min
The Baptist Broadcast
The Father & Son: Essentially Same, Yet Relationally Distinct (John 10:30)
Does John 10:30 only teach that the Father and Son are one in purpose? Or, does it more strongly and predominantly refer to their unity of essence?
2022-07-04
30 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Matthew Poole & Thomas Aquinas Partitively Exegete John 12:44
It is crucial that we discern between what is proper to divinity and what is proper to the creature, especially when it comes to our Christology. Our Lord necessarily implies a distinction between His divine and human natures in John 12:44. Both Poole and Aquinas pick up on the distinction in their commentary.
2022-06-18
15 min
The Baptist Broadcast
How Do We Know Scripture Is the Word of God? W/ John Gill
John Gill offers eight formal lines of evidence supporting the claim of Scripture's divine origin and authority.
2022-06-18
38 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Owen Strachan's Approach vs. What Makes for Good Scholarship
Truth is our goal. Dudes can be distractions. Doctrines are much better. Response to James White's accusations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcqFs0_0wzc
2022-05-12
19 min
The Baptist Broadcast
SOUND BITE: What Is Saving Faith?
What is saving faith?
2022-05-05
04 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Confessionalism with Steve Meister
Why is Confessionalism important? What is it? Join Steve Meister and myself as we discuss confessionalism then and now.
2022-04-30
1h 00
The Baptist Broadcast
On James White's Accusations
Brother James White has accused me of formally declaring him a heretic (I have not), and of lying about his position (I have not). If you watched the Dividing Line from April 21, 2022, please watch this.
2022-04-27
1h 16
The Baptist Broadcast
SOUND BITE: Why Am I No Longer a Presuppositionalist?
There are three basic schools of apologetics: classical apologetics, evidential apologetics, and presuppositional apologetics. Why am I no longer a presuppositionalist? I hope my answer comes in useful for some.
2022-04-20
04 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Did Calvin Agree with Aquinas on Scripture?
Must emphasis has been placed upon the obvious discontinuities between Calvin and Aquinas. But this has largely come at the expense of transparently observing the continuities between the two thinkers.
2022-04-07
14 min
The Baptist Broadcast
SOUNDBITE: Why Should You Go to Church?
Often, church attendance is seen as something unnecessary to the life of the professing Christian. Yet, church is the place in which we commune with the saints and benefit from the graces and the people Christ shed His very own blood to secure.
2022-03-25
02 min
The Baptist Broadcast
SOUNDBITE: Does God Change In Order to Create?
Must God move in order to create? Short answer? No. Listen to see why!
2022-03-24
02 min
The Baptist Broadcast
How Does Philosophy Relate to Theology?
What does Athens have to do with Jerusalem? What does philosophy have to do with theology? This is an important relationship to understand. I hope I can help clarify the question and its related concepts.
2022-03-23
55 min
The Baptist Broadcast
James White, the Development of Doctrine, and Encouraging Brotherly Discourse
On a recent Dividing Line, James White called into question Matthew Barrett's use of "doctrinal development." I took this as an opportunity to address this very important and practical issue.
2022-03-03
29 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Am I Reading the Bible Like a Liberal?
Hermeneutics is the science of textual interpretation. In this case, it is the science of Biblical interpretation, specifically. How do Bible readers derive meaning from the text? Is it in virtue of understanding what the human author intended and what his historical audience would have understood? Find out in this podcast.
2022-02-16
20 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Edward Feser Addresses Jeff Johnson's 'The Failure of Natural Theology'
This is a walk-through of Edward Feser's FirstThings.com article and its critical observations of Jeff Johnson's book, 'The Failure of Natural Theology'. Feser Article: https://www.firstthings.com/article/2022/03/doubting-thomas Plotinus' work 'Enneads': https://www.amazon.com/Plotinus-Enneads-Lloyd-P-Gerson-ebook-dp-B07951PN1Q/dp/B07951PN1Q/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1644795281 Potential sources for Johnson's misattributed quote to T. Aquinas: -https://medium.com/atheism101/deconstructing-thomas-aquinas-five-proofs-of-a-creator-a1d7deb548e7 -https://quizlet.com/137179743/philosophy-final-flash-cards/ -https://www.sjsu.edu/people/cynthia.rostankowski/courses/HUM119BS14/s0/Aquinass-five-ways.pdf
2022-02-14
49 min
The Baptist Broadcast
"Until the Fullness of the Gentiles Has Come In" ~ Romans 11:25
Some have proposed Old Covenant Israel is the "root" in Romans 11, and it is that Israel in which the Gentiles are "brought in." But in light of a broader reading, is this a tenable interpretation?
2022-02-08
14 min
The Baptist Broadcast
The Covenant of Redemption & the Doctrine of the Trinity
How are we to understand an eternal covenant of redemption in God in light of a single essence in three relations—Father, Son, and Spirit? In other words, if there is but a single will of God (will is a property of essence, not person), how are we to understand the Father sending the Son, the Son being sent, etc.?
2022-01-26
59 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Divine Simplicity in the General Baptists (1678)
Westminster, Particular Baptist, and General Baptist Christians universally affirmed what is not termed "hyper-simplicity" in the 17th century as is further demonstrated by the General Baptist publication, 'An Orthodox Creed' in 1678/79.
2022-01-19
38 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Is Classical Divine Simplicity an Overly-Philosophical Doctrine?
Is the classical or confessional doctrine of divine simplicity and extended version of what everyone used to confess? Is it just philosophically bloated speculation? Some of our brothers have made this claim. But is it true?
2022-01-11
34 min
The Baptist Broadcast
John Calvin's Use of Natural Theology
Some have recently utilized both Dr. Richard Muller and John Calvin to downplay any place for natural theology. What we will see is that neither Muller nor Calvin remove natural theology altogether from Reformed thought.
2021-12-30
35 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Gregory of Nyssa Responds to Eternal Subordination of the Son
How would a 4th century Cappadocian inform today's controversy over ERAS? Let's take a look...
2021-12-29
47 min
The Baptist Broadcast
ANALYSIS: James White, Basil, Medieval & Puritan Theology
In this video I perform some analysis of Dr. White's use of Basil, Basil's intended meaning through some exegesis of his letters 234 & 235. And then I move to show the profound and surprising agreement Thomas Aquinas and Peter van Mastricht have with Basil, contra Dr. White's point.
2021-12-24
43 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Grandma's Doctrine of Divine Simplicity
The majority of Christians have not articulated divine simplicity and other scholastic doctrines in terms found in historical systematic theologies. But does this mean the majority of Christians have not believed it?
2021-12-16
14 min
The Baptist Broadcast
What Hath Philosophy to do with Theology?
Are philosophy and theology opposed? Are the the same thing? What is the relationship between these two very important themes?
2021-12-15
36 min
The Baptist Broadcast
A Grab Bag of Simplicity, Incarnation, & Trinitarianism
In this episode I discuss several distinct points of confusion when it comes to the doctrine of God, from the identification of divine attributes to the three persons in which the divine essence exists.
2021-12-14
29 min
The Baptist Broadcast
How the Church Should Fight the Culture War
The church must take a proactive posture rather than a reactionary posture.
2021-11-24
21 min
The Baptist Broadcast
The Place of Creeds in Determining Heresy
Why are opinions contrary to the Nicene Creed or the Apostles' Creed deemed to be heretical? Is it because the creeds are autonomous authorities in addition to Scripture? Is it because church councils bear equal weight to that of God's own Word? In this podcast I try to wrestle with these questions in a meaningful way.
2021-11-21
32 min
The Baptist Broadcast
All About Heresy
Another discussion is currently rising out from under the already tumultuous waters of current discussion concerning what heresy is. The term "heresy" has been employed to describe ESS and other errors having to do with the doctrine of God. But the use of that term is being contested. This shows there is disagreement as regards heresy itself. What is it?
2021-11-15
29 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Owen Strachan, Subordination, God and His Works
In a recent podcast, Dr. Owen Strachan unloaded a volley of texts in favor of eternal subordination of the Son (to the Father). Using John 3:16 as an example, I want to show Strachan's use of it subtly identifies God with God's works.
2021-11-14
22 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Bible & Beer
What does the Bible say about consuming alcohol?
2021-11-10
28 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Responding to Traditionalism
Traditionalism is today's fad. It should be subjected to careful scrutiny. A final analysis will reveal that traditionalism is nothing but the same zeal without knowledge with which Paul charges the Jews in Romans 10.
2021-11-02
20 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Philosophy, Theology, & Colossians 2
How does Scripture itself think of philosophy and its relationship to our theology?
2021-10-25
11 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Aquinas Believes God Moves!?
There is a very qualified way in which theologians have used the term "motion" in relation to God we should all be aware of.
2021-10-21
08 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Do Father, Son, and Spirit Have Their Own Distinct "Self-Awareness"?
From James White to Jeff Johnson, the assertion that each Person of the Trinity possess their own distinct self-consciousness, or self-awareness, is being taken for granted. We should deny this with all vehemence.
2021-10-20
14 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Natural Revelation vs(?) Natural Theology
Hopefully, I can make some clarifications here and help my interlocutors understand where the classical theists are coming from.
2021-10-19
25 min
The Baptist Broadcast
The Importance of Interpreting Scripture Theologically
There are some theological assumptions we must make and readily accept in the biblical interpretational enterprise, e.g. a doctrine of God.
2021-10-19
27 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Response to James White (Part IV)
The fourth (and final) part of my YouTube response to James White.
2021-10-15
11 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Response to James White (Part III)
The third part of my YouTube response to James White.
2021-10-15
30 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Response to James White (Part II)
The second part of my YouTube response to James White.
2021-10-15
29 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Response to James White (Part I)
Part one of my YouTube response to James White's comments on my Facebook post.
2021-10-15
29 min
The Baptist Broadcast
God's Word Denies Motion in God
Exegeting James 1:17, contra process theists.
2021-10-15
16 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Rejecting Augustinian Theology Proper?
Lately, it has been the fad to out Thomism as another step toward Romanism. But such a fad is leading many not to differ with Thomas so much as it's leading them to deny Augustinian theology proper, which has always been understood to be nothing short of apostolic doctrine.
2021-10-11
15 min
The Baptist Broadcast
How Denying Pure Actuality in God Kicks Open the Door for CRT
Why must we maintain strong theology proper in terms of immutability and simplicity? Because the rejection of it is also the rejection of all objective meaning.
2021-10-07
17 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Aristotle & the Infallibility of Scripture
Jettisoning truth because of its association with a person is a fatal mistake for any theologian to make, as is hopefully made obvious here.
2021-10-06
14 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Should We Compromise on the Doctrine of God for the Sake of a Conference?
Why does it seem like the doctrine of God is being relegated to a secondary or even tertiary issue?
2021-10-05
25 min
The Baptist Broadcast
William Lane Craig on the Historical Adam
William Lane Craig's article on the historical Adam is set to make a splash, even before his book on the matter publishes. While he affirms a historical Adam, he gets there through the natural sciences rather than the text of Holy Writ—choosing instead to mythologize most of Genesis 1-11.
2021-09-27
32 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Francis Turretin on the Relation of Natural Theology to Supernatural Theology
Lots has been said about what the historically Reformed believed concerning man's reason and its use of natural theology. Hear from Francis Turretin how the Reformed of his day viewed natural theology and its relationship to supernatural theology. Also, Turretin gives (5) present uses for natural theology in this life.
2021-09-16
10 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Does Jeffrey Johnson Deny Divine Immutability?
An article by Dr. Jeffrey Johnson denies the doctrine of immutability.
2021-09-15
25 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Junius, Witsius, Van Mastrict, Edwards, & Thomistic Natural Theology
Dr. Owen Strachan has shot more than one canon ball over the bow of those who have departed from theistic personalism and presuppositionalism. These shots over the bow have been quite embarrassing from a scholarly perspective, to say the least. In this video, I will once more labor to demonstrate the natural theology of the Reformers and the post-Reformed, much of which is in continuity with Thomas and other medieval thinkers.
2021-09-01
32 min
The Baptist Broadcast
The Orthodoxy of Natural Theology: Savoy Independents & Particular Baptists
In this last part of my two-part mini series on natural theology, I will look at natural theology as it appears in the Savoy Declaration, the 2nd London Baptist Confession & Keach's Catechism.
2021-09-01
13 min
The Baptist Broadcast
The Orthodoxy of Natural Theology: The Reformed
In this first installment of a two-part special, I will look at natural theology as it appears in confessional Reformed orthodoxy. In the next part, I will look at the natural theology of Particular Baptist confessional orthodoxy.
2021-09-01
22 min
The Baptist Broadcast
A Brief Biblical Theology of New Birth
The new birth is obviously redemptively significant, but it is also thematically significant tying, as it were, all of Scripture together. How can we begin to think of the new birth along these lines? Website: joshsommer.org Affiliate: reformedpodcasts.com
2021-08-31
17 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Applying the Notion of "Motive" to Government
Why do we not ask, "Why is the government behaving the way it currently behaves? What is its motive?" We ask this question in everyday scenarios, but why leave the greatest earthly institution untouched by the question of motive?
2021-08-25
29 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Liberty, Slavery, & America
Slavery is not an intrinsically sinful concept, but how it has appeared throughout history at various times has indeed been sinful.
2021-08-20
15 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Covenantal Calvinism
Defending limited atonement from the New Covenant (covenant of grace).
2021-08-09
14 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Gnosticism, Earth, & Heaven
In what sense(s) is earth and heaven distinguished in Scripture? Is it always a material separation?
2021-08-05
14 min
SchnellEinfachGesund - Dein Gesundheitskompass
#97 Gesunder Sonnenschutz: Diese 17 Lebensmittel und Tipps schützen Deine Haut im Sommer!
Alles über gesunden Hautschutz im Sommer und warum Sonnencreme nicht für jeden ist In dieser Episode zeigen Dir Martin Krowicki und Martin Auerswald, was UV-Licht auf unserer Haut macht, wie Du Dich vor Sonnenbrand schützen kannst, wie Du einen bewussten und gesunden Umgang mit der Sonne entwickelst und welche Arten von natürlichem Hautschutz es gibt. Beitrag zur Episode: Natürlicher Sonnenschutz – Diese 17 Nahrungsmittel schützen vor Sonnenbrand! Kennst Du schon unseren Newsletter? Verpasse keine neuen Beiträge, Episoden und Events mehr! Als Kennlerngeschenk erhältst Du kostenlos all' unsere Ebooks, Videokurse und unseren 7...
2021-08-04
27 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Our Duty to Make the Gospel Look Beautiful
Is it right to say we should make the gospel look good? Isn't the gospel good in itself? Isn't this seeker-sensitive, Arminian language?
2021-08-04
18 min
The Baptist Broadcast
If They've Been Sprinkled, Do They Need Baptism?
This episode is in response to a great question from Jacob on YouTube. What do we do if a "recovering" Lutheran wants to join a Baptist church? Do they need to be baptized if they've been sprinkled?
2021-06-25
19 min
The Baptist Broadcast
New Covenant Theology
Three years ago, Dustin Segers and I discussed New Covenant Theology and the law. This is a clarifying monologue of my own position in light of that conversation. I hope you enjoy.
2021-06-23
26 min
The Baptist Broadcast
A Charitable Assessment of Landmarkism
Landmarkism began in the 19th century. It proclaims the Baptist church as the only true church, and it unqualifiedly denies the universal church. Is it correct to do so? Did Christians, including Baptists prior to the 19th century, really miss this doctrine for almost 2,000 years?
2021-06-18
45 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Gavin Ortlund, Jordan Cooper, & Baptism in the Early Church
Dr. Cooper brought some valid criticisms to Dr. Ortlund's argument for credobaptism from the earliest years of post-canonical church history. I want to weigh in to this conversation, not predominantly for criticism's sake, but by way of developing the discussion from a Baptist perspective.
2021-06-16
32 min
The Baptist Broadcast
The Particular Baptists & Covenant Children
It is often supposed by our paedobaptist friends that Baptists outrightly reject the notion of covenant-holiness with regard to children of believing parents.
2021-06-08
11 min
The Baptist Broadcast
The Grace Behind the Sacraments
We often view baptism and the Lord's Supper as footnotes to the Christian life, or as unexplained appendages in our walk with Christ.
2021-05-31
15 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Racialism, Europa Invicta, & the Substance/Accidents Distinction
A dangerous trend newly emerges in response to CRT. Let's see if it's tenable in light of orthodox theology.
2021-05-25
27 min
The Baptist Broadcast
The Heresy of Critical Race Theory & Its Implications
Critical Race Theory devastates the biblical gospel, and is never available to the Christian for appropriation into orthodox theology.
2021-04-23
20 min
The Baptist Broadcast
More on Ezekiel 40ff
In this episode, in addition to the sin offering in Ezekiel 40, I present six more reasons why interpreting Ezekiel 40ff as a literal brick and mortar temple puts one at odds with the New Covenant.
2021-04-08
25 min
The Baptist Broadcast
The Problem with Interpreting Ezekiel 40ff Literally
There is a big temple described in Ezekiel 40ff. But is it merely describing a bigger version of the first and second temple, or something other and greater?
2021-04-01
12 min
The Baptist Broadcast
How Did the 1689 Baptists Deal with Internal Church Conflict?
This is a very practical issue that demands our love, loyalty, and patience.
2021-03-25
18 min
The Baptist Broadcast
The Amalgamated Man
What if we understood each an every person to be, first and foremostly, a creation of God which bears God's image. And then, what if we defined God's image according to what God actually says it is? If we did that, I think we would have another Renaissance.
2021-03-17
10 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Why I Think Empathy Is BAD News
The Bible urges us to accommodate ourselves to the suffering of others. Empathy, on the other hand, forces an artificial imitation of another person's emotions and experiences.
2021-03-13
21 min
The Baptist Broadcast
The Metaphysics of Evil
What is evil? I would like to share a few thoughts that may be helpful in thinking about the problem of evil.
2021-03-13
18 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Can There Be Two Self-Existences?
Why should we think God is one? Could there not be multiple gods?
2021-03-09
13 min
The Baptist Broadcast
How Do the Scriptures Talk to Us?
How does the Bible speak to us? What is the intent of the author(s)? Which intent matters most? God's, or the human's? Who is the primary audience? Does the Bible go further than the literal sense?
2021-03-04
24 min
The Baptist Broadcast
The Main Reason I'm Not SBC
Recent events aside, I want to talk a little about why I'm not part of the SBC.
2021-03-02
18 min
The Baptist Broadcast
Distinguishing Theology
Welcome to the pilot episode of the Baptist Broadcast! Today, we'll be asking, Why is it important to make careful distinctions between biblical theology, systematic theology, etc.?
2021-03-02
13 min
Constellating Cosmos (an astrological lens)
Exploring Plants & Planets with Joshua Paquette
.: a Podcast :. This is the first, of what will hopefully turn into a series of Podcasts on Plants & Planets. This one, the initial one, is beautifully ushered in with my good friend Joshua Paquette. He is an incredible Herbalist and teacher at the Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism. We hope you love it. If you feel called to work with Josh, you can find him HERE:
2017-03-10
1h 24