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The Puritan PulpitMinicast: Were the Puritans Superstitious?Forget the "witch-hunter" caricatures. For the Puritans, the real danger wasn't just spirits, it was superstition, a "will-worship" that traded biblical truth for human fear. This episode of The Puritan Pulpit explores how these rigorous thinkers used the Doctrine of Providence to stabilize a supernatural world. Join Nick Reddin as he dives into William Perkins’ war on "white magic" and the moment Increase Mather’s biblical logic finally silenced the gallows at Salem. Stop looking at the myths and start looking at the Word.
2026-02-0709 minThe Puritan PulpitMinicast: The Puritans vs. Modern Church DisciplineTo the modern mind, Puritan church discipline sounds harsh. To the Puritan mind, a church without discipline wasn't a church at all, it was a garden without a hedge, soon to be reclaimed by the wilderness. On the latest episode of The Puritan Pulpit, Nick Reddin explores why they believed that without the "hedge" of discipline, the sacraments would be profaned and the name of God blasphemed. Listen now to understand the "Power of the Keys."
2026-02-0311 minThe Puritan PulpitArthur Dent - A Platform Made for the Proof of God's Providence - Proverbs 16:33When life falls apart, is it bad luck or a divine plan? 16th-century pastor Arthur Dent believed that attributing anything to "fortune" was practical atheism. In this episode, we step back to 1608 to hear Dent’s A Platform Made for the Proof of God's Providence.This isn't dry academic theology. It is a warm, pastoral defense of the idea that God is as involved in the death of a bird as He is in the birth of a star. Join host Nick Reddin for a re-preaching of this essential text on the absolute sovereignty of God.
2026-02-0143 minThe Puritan PulpitSpecial Episode: Leonard Ravenhill - A Cry for RevivalJoin host Nick Reddin for a special episode featuring Leonard Ravenhill’s A Cry for Revival. Discover why this 20th-century preacher, despite theological differences, is often called a "Methodist Puritan." A powerful call to holiness, prayer, and the "agony" of true intercession.
2026-01-2119 minThe Puritan PulpitMinicast: The Puritans vs. The Lone Wolf ChristianCan you claim the Head (Christ) while rejecting the Body (the Church)? In our era of megachurch anonymity, "The Lone Wolf Christian" has become common, consuming sermons as religious commodities without ever submitting to pastoral oversight. But to the Puritan mind, an unattached Christian was a theological impossibility, a "wandering star" drifting toward darkness.Drawing on the rigorous ecclesiology of John Owen, Thomas Hooker, and Jonathan Edwards, this episode argues that the "unfixed soul" is in profound spiritual peril. I dismantle the modern myth of consumer Christianity and explore why the Puritans believed that to remain a "...
2026-01-1610 minThe Puritan PulpitMinicast: The Puritans vs. The MegachurchDo you have a shepherd? Or do you just have a favorite speaker? In this episode of The Puritan Pulpit, host Nick Reddin breaks down the Puritan critique of the multi-site, mega-campus model. We discuss the peril of the "unwatched soul" and the urgent need to return to a biblical model where every sheep is known by name.
2026-01-1108 minThe Puritan PulpitMinicast: Puritan Strategies for Spiritual WarfareJoin host Nick Reddin for a focused look at the Puritan doctrine of Spiritual Warfare. We examine the paradigmatic lens of war that defined their worldview, the specific strategies of Satan identified by Thomas Brooks, and the 'holy violence' advocated by Thomas Watson. A concise guide to ancient strategies for a modern battle.
2026-01-0408 minThe Puritan PulpitChristmas Evans - The Smitten Rock - 1 Corinthians 10:4Join host Nick Reddin on The Puritan Pulpit, where we examine the remarkable life of Welsh preacher Christmas Evans and his sermon "The Smitten Rock." Born on Christmas Day in 1766, this resilient, one-eyed figure emerged from a challenging upbringing, marked by poverty and perils such as stabbings and accidents that ultimately guided him toward a profound faith. He acquired literacy in his late adolescence through diligent study of the Bible, underwent a transformative conversion, and started his ministry as a Baptist missionary in 1790, igniting revivals throughout 19th-century Wales amidst the upheavals of industrialization.In this episode, I...
2026-01-0227 min
Sounds of BlueSOB 517 Features: Jimi Hendrix, Duane Allman, Peter Green, Danny Caron, Johnnie Bassett, Jimmy McIntosh, Irene Reid & Little Willie JohnArtist Song Album Label Notes- The Crusaders Scratch (live) by Wayne Henderson Scratch - 1974 Blue Thumb Records - MCA CD Reissue Alternate SOB ID- Little Willie John All Around the World (aka: Grits & Groceries) by Titus Turner 45 RPM Single - 1955 King Records Little Willie John - 88- Little Willie John Heartbreak (It's Hurtin' Me) by Little Willie John 45 RPM Single - 1960 King Records Little Willie John - 88- Little Willie John Fever by Cooley & Davenport 45 RPM Single - 1956 King Records Little Willie John - 88- The Allman Joys Spoonful by Willie Dixon w/G...
2025-11-244h 00The Puritan PulpitSpecial Episode: Seeds of the Reformation - Dr. Nick NeedhamJoin host Nick Reddin on the Puritan Pulpit Podcast, where timeless Puritan sermons are re-preached with passion and fidelity. In this special episode, we step into the historical roots of the Reformation with Dr. Nick Needham’s compelling article, "Seeds of the Reformation," from the Sword and Trowel magazine. Explore how the Renaissance, the printing press, and voices like Erasmus and Savonarola sowed the seeds for the Puritan theology we cherish, emphasizing Scripture, grace, and heart-centered faith. Perfect for listeners who love Puritan preaching and its Reformation heritage.
2025-11-0535 minThe Puritan PulpitSamuel Rutherford - The Worth and Excellence of the Gospel - 2 Cor 10:4-5Join host Nick Reddin on The Puritan Pulpit as we dive into Samuel Rutherford’s powerful sermon, The Worth and Excellence of the Gospel. Preached in 17th-century Scotland amidst religious turmoil, this message from 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 proclaims the gospel’s unmatched strength. Discover how Rutherford, a pastor shaped by personal loss and unwavering faith, rallied his Anwoth congregation to stand firm against royal pressures. This episode unveils a timeless call to cherish the gospel’s transformative power—don’t miss it!
2025-08-1941 minThe Puritan PulpitJonathan Edwards - Farewell Sermon - 2 Corinthians 1:14Join host Nick Reddin on The Puritan Pulpit as we journey to July 1, 1750, in Northampton, Massachusetts, to revisit Jonathan Edwards’ heartfelt Farewell Sermon. Cast out by the congregation he guided through the Great Awakening, Edwards preached with solemn grace and eternal truth, reflecting on the revival that transformed a Puritan town and the controversy that fractured it. From Northampton’s meetinghouse to the wilderness of Stockbridge, this episode reveals the enduring legacy of a theologian who faced rejection with steadfast conviction and why his words continue to challenge our faith and soul today.
2025-06-191h 01The Puritan PulpitOctavious Winslow - The Man of GodJoin host Nick Reddin on The Puritan Pulpit as we revisit Octavius Winslow’s powerful 1863 sermon, The Man of God. Though not a Puritan by era, Winslow’s Christ-centered, deeply devotional preaching carries the Puritan legacy forward. Delivered amid revival in 19th-century England, this sermon calls believers to authentic faith—marked by love for Christ, holiness, and dependence on grace—in a world prone to shallow religion. Discover timeless truths that challenge and inspire us to walk sincerely with Christ today.
2025-05-3016 minThe Puritan PulpitThomas Doolittle - Motives to Love JesusJoin host Nick Reddin on The Puritan Pulpit as we unearth a timely sermon from 17th-century Puritan Thomas Doolittle, Motives to Love Jesus. Delivered by a fearless preacher who defied persecution after the 1662 Act of Uniformity, this message is a call to love Christ above all. Through vivid metaphors and 28 compelling reasons, Doolittle urges us to forsake fleeting worldly pleasures for the eternal Savior. Steeped in biblical themes, this sermon isn’t just theology—it’s a heartbeat of devotion. Tune in and let Doolittle’s words ignite your love for Jesus.
2025-05-2229 minThe Puritan PulpitSpecial Episode: The Revival HymnIn this stirring episode of The Puritan Pulpit, we explore The Revival Hymn—an arresting audio compilation that has stirred hearts toward a deeper longing for God. Though the voices featured—Ian Paisley, Leonard Ravenhill, Paris Reidhead, Duncan Campbell, A.W. Tozer, and T. Austin Sparks—are not Puritan's, their impassioned cries for revival echo the very zeal and urgency that marked the Puritan spirit. From Reidhead’s confrontational Ten Shekels and a Shirt to Campbell’s eyewitness account of the Hebrides Revival, where entire villages fell to their knees in prayer, this episode issues a solemn yet hope-filled summons to...
2025-05-1739 minThe Puritan PulpitThomas Manton - Hiding God's Word in Our Hearts - Psalm 119:11 Dive into The Puritan Pulpit with host Nick Reddin for a captivating episode exploring Thomas Manton’s powerful sermon, Hiding God’s Word in Our Hearts, based on Psalm 119:11. This 17th-century gem, part of Manton’s renowned Psalm 119 series, offers timeless wisdom on how studying and treasuring scripture can anchor your faith, guide your decisions, and strengthen you through life’s challenges. Manton’s practical insights resonate as much today as they did in an era of persecution. Whether you’re seeking spiritual growth or encouragement, this episode will inspire you to embrace God’s Word in a fresh, transformative...
2025-05-1232 minThe Puritan PulpitJonathan Edwards - True Saints When Absent from the Body are present with the Lord (David Brainerd's Funeral Sermon)In this episode of The Puritan Pulpit, host Nick Reddin brings you Jonathan Edwards’s moving sermon, “True Saints, When Absent from the Body, Are Present with the Lord,” preached at the 1747 funeral of missionary David Brainerd. At just 29, Brainerd’s relentless gospel work among Native Americans cost him his health, yet his unshakable faith inspired Edwards to share this powerful reflection on life, death, and eternal hope. Join us to hear Edwards’s eloquent vision of a believer’s homecoming to Christ, woven with Brainerd’s remarkable story of devotion.
2025-04-251h 21The Puritan PulpitRobert Murray M'Cheyne - Believers Not Ashamed of the Cross of ChristIn this episode, we bring back Robert Murray M'Cheyne’s stirring sermon, Believers Not Ashamed of the Cross of Christ, rooted in Romans 1:15-18. We step into Paul’s shoes, boldly preaching the gospel to Rome—the world’s mightiest, most learned, and wicked city—unshaken by its grandeur or sin. With M'Cheyne as our guide, we unpack the power of Christ’s righteousness and the call to glory in the cross, delivering this timeless message afresh for today’s listeners. Tune in for a faithful echo of gospel courage.
2025-04-0920 minThe Puritan PulpitJohn Bunyan - The Barren Fig TreeDive into the timeless wisdom of John Bunyan in this gripping sermon, The Barren Fig Tree. With his signature blend of vivid storytelling and piercing spiritual insight, Bunyan unpacks the parable of the fig tree that bears no fruit—a powerful metaphor for lives that fall short of their divine purpose. This message challenges listeners to examine their own hearts, confront complacency, and embrace true repentance before time runs out. Perfect for seekers and believers alike, this podcast delivers a stirring call to fruitfulness that resonates as deeply today as it did in Bunyan’s time. Tune in for a tr...
2025-04-051h 30The Puritan PulpitGeorge Whitefield - The Good Shepherd: A Farewell Sermon (59)Step back to August 30, 1769, and experience the raw emotion and unshakable faith of George Whitefield’s final London sermon before his journey to America. In this powerful farewell, "The Good Shepherd," Whitefield preaches from John 10:27-28 with a slow, deliberate reverence that builds into a fervent call to follow Christ. Reflecting on the trials of the righteous and the unshakable security of God’s sheep, he weaves scripture, personal anecdotes, and vivid imagery to inspire courage amid opposition. From the temple porch to the cross, Whitefield urges his hearers to hear the Shepherd’s voice and cling to the promis...
2025-03-2734 minThe Puritan PulpitSinners in the Hands of an Angry God - Jonathan EdwardsJonathan Edwards' Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God is a powerful, soul-piercing sermon delivered on July 8, 1741, during the height of the Great Awakening. Renowned for its vivid imagery and profound theological depth, this sermon was used by God to awaken multitudes to the reality of divine judgment and the necessity of repentance. Edwards, with striking clarity, paints the terrifying truth of God's righteous wrath against sin while holding out the hope of mercy through Jesus Christ.The sermon draws its primary inspiration from Deuteronomy 32:35, emphasizing that all unconverted sinners are suspended over the pit of et...
2025-03-2343 minThe Puritan PulpitIntroduction to The Puritan Pulpit PodcastIn 'The Puritan Pulpit', host Nick Reddin presents a compelling podcast that bridges the past and present through the powerful sermons of the Puritans. Inspired by notable theological figures like R.C. Sproul and John Piper, Nick revisits the depth and reverence of Puritan preaching. Each episode includes not just the sermon's delivery but also historical insights, offering listeners both spiritual enrichment and educational content. Although this project began as a personal journey, Nick invites listeners to engage with these timeless truths, hoping they will strengthen their faith. This podcast is an ode to the Puritans' enduring legacy.
2025-03-1301 min
Explore Everywhere PodcastEpisode 28: Visiting Howland Falls with Nick Guitard (author)In this episode I visit Howland Falls in Bear Island with Nick Guitard who is the author of the Waterfalls of New Brunswick and The Lost Wilderness books. We discuss what drove him to write the books, a bit about the publishing process, and about some of his adventures visiting the waterfalls and other geological features around the province of New Brunswick. You can find more details on both of the books at the Explore Everywhere Media online store. The following is a list of some of the locations we discuss:Walton Glen Gorge LookoutEye of the NeedleWallace (Qui...
2023-05-3144 min