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Of Flames and CrownsEp. 06: URIESOU BRITO | Festivity is WarfareIn this jubilant conversation, Lennox Kalifungwa and Rev. Dr. Uriesou Brito delve into the theology of feasting as an act of Christian warfare and cultural restoration. Feasting, they affirm, is not mere indulgence but a royal proclamation of Christ’s eternal victory—an earthly echo of heavenly triumph. Together, they discuss how joy, song, and celebration glorify the King who reigns supreme, while also serving as vital tools for building resilient, Christ-centered cultures.
This podcast was produced by New Saint Andrews College. Learn how to attend or give to the college at: https://nsa.edu
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The PerspectivalistSeason 5, Episode 15: The CREC HotSpot Project with Steve JefferyThe CREC has been growing significantly in the last few years. As a result, some have been striving to ensure that our signals align and that our work is not lost among the plethora of online options.
Dr. Jeffery and others have worked to streamline our resources, making it easier for people to find us in the U.S.
I hope this episode will enlarge this vision and that many will have a better sense of the locations of our churches and perhaps even consider joining them.
2024-12-1616 min
The Christian Podcast CommunityThe Caleb Gordon Podcast Doug Wilson And Uriesou Brito [ Ezmp3.cc ]Last month at the Fight Laugh Feast Conference, I had the privilege of sitting down with Pastor Doug Wilson and Uriesou Brito. I hope these conversations bring encouragement and blessing to you this week. Doug and I discuss strategies for winning communities to Christ and the significance of Sabbath dinners. In my conversation with Uri, we explore the role of the CREC and the importance of uniting as brothers to "lock shields" and advance the Kingdom within our cities.
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**Go support these local businesses who...2024-11-1425 minThe Caleb Gordon PodcastThe Caleb Gordon Podcast Doug Wilson And Uriesou Brito [ Ezmp3.cc ]Last month at the Fight Laugh Feast Conference, I had the privilege of sitting down with Pastor Doug Wilson and Uriesou Brito. I hope these conversations bring encouragement and blessing to you this week. Doug and I discuss strategies for winning communities to Christ and the significance of Sabbath dinners. In my conversation with Uri, we explore the role of the CREC and the importance of uniting as brothers to "lock shields" and advance the Kingdom within our cities.
Sponsors for this episode:
Judes Health & Java House
Revo Financial
Taming the Wilderness Lawn Care
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The PerspectivalistSeason 5, Episode 14: "Who are the Evangelicals for Harris?" An Interview with Chase DavisChase Davis returns to the podcast to discuss the identity of the newly minted Evangelicals for Harris. Every election cycle gives us a new elite of evangelicals who support the pro-abortion candidate because they are tired of partisan politics.
Chase names these individuals as well as notes their backgrounds and damaging contributions to this movement.
From the article:
"Thus, we see these Evangelicals for Harris for who they really are: Cogs in the machine of a well-funded dark money effort to fracture the evangelical vote—the lone bulwark preventing Democrats from t...2024-10-2812 min
The PerspectivalistSeason 5, Episode 13: Pastoring in the Negative World with Michael ClaryPastoral ministry has gone through hard times. The fall of many pastors has only exacerbated the epidemic in our culture.
In this interview, Pastor Michael Clary elaborates on his excellent piece at Sola Ecclesia where he defines the problem in pastoral ministry:
Unfortunately, many neutral-world churches built with neutral-world tools have been thoroughly leavened with destructive unbiblical ideas. It will take courage and discipline for faithful pastors to correct them. Otherwise, gangrenous ideas are normalized as unspoken expectations in the church. These unbiblical ideas are eventually institutionalized as those who hold them assume leadership posts.2024-09-2421 min
The PerspectivalistSeason 5, Episode 12: The Case for Goodness, Truth, and Beauty with Dr. Jordan CooperMy interview with Lutheran theologian Dr. Jordan Cooper touches on fundamental pillars of Western civilization. Jordan has been a great resource to me personally, and I know you will enjoy our discussion of the restoration of the three transcendentals of goodness, beauty, and truth.
You can purchase Jordan's book.
You can follow Jordan on X.
The modern Western world is full of confusion. Divides over religion, politics, and ethics continue to grow faster by the day. In the midst of this turmoil, a number of proposals have been offered as to why this...2024-09-1028 min
The PerspectivalistSeason 5, Episode 11: Sing Your Part with Isaiah HoltThousands of Christians are moving away from contemporary-style praise music and are reviving hymn and psalm singing. However, many people are not equipped with musical training, and this can make learning and singing traditional worship music extremely difficult.
So, what do we do?
I spoke with Isaiah Holt about their app called Sing Your Part. The app facilitates singing, especially in parts in churches and families.
You can bring the sheet music and the audio parts to any occasion and sing great hymns and psalms at all...2024-09-0318 min
The PerspectivalistSeason 5, Episode 10: How to Build a Culture of TrustAs our society declines morally, trust in institutions also declines. But should we view this as an unaltered reality? Should we cease to work for a trusting society?
I contend there is no institutional longevity unless trust is inherent to its mission.
In this episode, I offer five recommendations for restoring a high-trust culture.
Post Script: The article mentioned by Aaron Renn is here.
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The PerspectivalistSeason 5, Episode 9: Redeemer School of the Arts with Steve Wilkins and Jarrod RicheyOur guests are Pastor Steve Wilkins and Mr. Jarrod Richey from Church of the Redeemer in Monroe, LA. We discuss the place of the arts in modern culture, especially within the Church.
Steve Wilkins is the President of the RSA Board of Governors. Jarrod Richey is Academic Dean of RSA and Board member.
Students can pursue a one —or two-year Arts certificate at the Redeemer School of the Arts (RSA) in Music, Visual arts, or Culinary Arts. Our inaugural class will begin this Fall 2024. Find out more at RSALA.org.
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The PerspectivalistSeason 5, Episode 8, The Place of Kenya in Christendom with Kip ChelashawPastor Kip Chelashaw summarizes the place of Animism and Christianity in Kenya's history. He articulates how Nairobi is deeply diverse culturally and religiously. Kenya is a Christian place unashamed of following Jesus, though the faith is not deeply theological.
We also discuss the CREC's place in Nairobi and his labors in planting our first CREC body in Africa. You can follow Kip on X here.
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The PerspectivalistSeason 5, Episode 7: A Beginner's Guide to Preterism with Ephraim BritoWhat happens when you take your son to the office during the first days of Summer? You record an episode on the end of the old world. Seems reasonable, right?
We discuss what is preterism and answer some questions on the role of time-clues in Revelation.
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The PerspectivalistSeason 5, Episode 6: Pastoral Theology and the Anti-JewishnessThe Perspectivalist welcomes Toby Sumpter to discuss the philosophy behind some recent declarations from Columbia rioters and the overreaction among some on the right. There is a pendulum swing from Gnosticism to materialism, and this is reflected in many of the anti-Jewish sentiments expressed by those on our side of the aisle.
Read Toby's article:
"The hatred of “whiteness” is not really, fundamentally about the skin color. Yes, I am well aware that many are openly saying they hate whites, and I’m sure a great deal of animosity has come to fixate...2024-05-1318 min
The PerspectivalistSeason 5, Episode 5: ACTS 29 and the Antisemitism Awareness Bill with Chase DavisDr. Chase Davis returns to the Perpsectivalist to discuss what is taking place at ACTS 29 as well as the bill that passed overwhelmingly by the House of Representatives called the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which puts serious limitations on free speech as well as hinders Christians from speaking clearly on the role of the Jewish leaders in the death of Jesus.
You can follow Chase on X
Chase is the Pastor of the Well Church
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The PerspectivalistSeason 5, Episode 4: 10 Ways to Keep EastertideFor so many people, Easter Sunday is a one-day event. However glorious it may be for the church's life, it ceases when the day ends. But what if Easter were this 50-day extravaganza meant to mock evil and increase the Christian's joy?
In this episode, I offer ten practical ways to keep Easter alive in the home for the next 40 days of Eastertide. This is especially helpful for moms out there.
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The PerspectivalistSeason 5, Episode 3: Life in the Negative World with Aaron RennWe discuss Aaron's new book, Life in the Negative World. We walk through his taxonomy of positive, neutral, and negative world. Then, we speak about the role of the Church in an age antagonistic to the Gospel and how Christians can respond to our present discourse.
Resources:
Life in the Negative World by Aaron Renn
The Aaron Renn Show
Aaron Renn's Substack
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Chinook PodcastEpisode #39: Interview w/ Rev. Dr. Uriesou Brito - the War of the PriesthoodIn this episode, we interview Rev. Dr. Brito about his new book the War of the Priesthood.
You can find a link to buy a copy here: https://nogginnose.com/war-of-the-priesthood/
Please send any questions about our podcast to pastoratchristcovenant@proton.me
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The PRODCAST97. An INTERVIEW With Dr. Uri Brito | A Practical Postmillennialism Series.In this conversation, Kendall Lankford interviews Uri Brito, a pastor and presiding minister of the CREC (Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches). They discuss the background and purpose of the CREC, the concept of Reformed Catholicity, the importance of confessions and memorials, and the differences between amillennialism and postmillennialism. They also address the sacred-secular divide and the need for a biblical perspective on history.
The conversation challenges pessimistic views and encourages a hopeful vision of the future. In this conversation, Uriesou Brito discusses the importance of understanding the historical context of the Bible and how it applies to our own...2024-02-231h 12
The PerspectivalistSeason 5, Episode 2: The Place of Comedy in the Christian Life with Keith FoskeyKeith is an example of someone who takes himself lightly and takes denominational differences as a reason for good dialogues but also an opportunity to comedically address our theological idiosyncracies. I have benefited from his YouTube channel and had the joy of hosting him in Pensacola for a talk to our men. This interview will solidify Chesterton's theme that we should be more like angels because they take themselves lightly.
Resources:
YourCalvinist Podcast
My interview on the CREC
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The PerspectivalistSeason 5, Episode 1: How to Sing Church Music Like you Mean It, with guest, Jarrod RicheyWelcome to our inaugural episode of Season 5!
I love talking to good friends, and Jarrod is among the best of them all. I have known him for a long time and receive a double-portion of musical inspiration every time we are together. I cannot recommend his Substack enough to be filled with musical gems. You will also get an intro to RSA, one of the coolest things in the market.
In this episode, we wax eloquently and sillily into the dialogue of church music, a topic we cherish and have dedicated much time to in...2024-02-1328 min
The PerspectivalistSeason 4, Episode 20: Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life with David BahnsenIn Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life, David Bahnsen makes the case that our understanding of work and its role in our lives is deeply flawed – we are unmoored from what he calls “created purpose.” He argues that the time has come to stop tiptoeing around the issues that matter, that separating one’s identity from what they do is demonstrably false, and that this era of alienation is for many a direct result of a low view of work. It is in work -- effort, service, striving -- of every kind that we discover our meaning and purpose; ...2024-02-0720 min
The PerspectivalistSeason 4, Episode 19: Beauty and the Arts in the Church with Magnus GautestadMagnus Gautestad is a composer and entrepreneur from Norway, committed to the revival of beauty in Western arts and church life. Through his podcasts Beauty and the Faith and SDG Music Radio, Magnus hopes to unite the voices ready to transcend the dehumanizing aspects of modernism to deepen worship and empower evangelism. He is starting a chain of cinema and arts centers called Beauty and the Faith to take dominion of culture while helping CREC start churches in beautiful buildings in central locations, and Composers for Beauty to reform music to the appropriateness of the present Kingdom of God.
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The PerspectivalistSeason 4, Episode 18: Politics and Liturgy in the CREC with Steve JefferyI joined Dr. Steve Jeffery on this episode to discuss the growth of the CREC and our expectations for the years to come. Steve is an accomplished debater and lecturer, and it was a joy to chat and encourage his congregation in Fort Worth, TX.
Steve contributed to a wonderful book on the atonement.
For more on the CREC, visit our website.
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The PerspectivalistSeason 4, Episode 17: The Case for Gold with Jim HunterI had Jim Hunter come on the show to discuss gold. Jim has been a strong proponent of gold and views its role as fundamental in the current market.
This will be a highly informative discussion, and even if you approach the entire subject from a different angle, you learn a significant amount about its history and has happened since gold was divorced from the modern economic conversation.
You can find a lengthier interview with Jim Hunter at CROSSPOLITIC.
Jim has made his information available for anyone interested in learning...2023-12-2132 min
The PerspectivalistSeason 4, Episode 16: The Generosity of Advent with Dustin MesserIt is always a delight to talk with my friend, Dustin Messer. Dr. Messer is vicar of All Saints Dallas and visiting professor at Reformed Theological Seminary in Dallas. Messer has contributed dozens of articles at Kuyperian Commentary and has co-hosted dozens of podcasts with me over the years. We re-gather the band to talk about Advent: its practices and meaning and generosity.
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The PerspectivalistSubscriber-Only Episode: The Case for Church Membership with Dr. Mitch ChaseI had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Mitch Chase, Professor at Southern Theological Seminary, on a recent substack making the case for Church Membership. You can subscribe to Dr. Chase's excellent substack and support his writing.
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The PerspectivalistSubscriber-Only Episode: Did Samson Go to Heaven?I interacted with a TikTok bible teacher who raised the question and offered a response to his analysis, as well as considered the phrasing of the question itself.
For more details, see my summary of the life of Samson in this episode.
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The PerspectivalistSeason 4, Episode 15: How the Grinch Stole AdventMy old friend, Alastair Roberts, joins me to discuss the Advent Calendar and its relation to Christmas. This is a really important conversation about the calendar and biblical chronology.
This episode looks at the Season of Advent with new eyes; contemplating its place in the Calendar of the Church. Advent precedes Christmas because the emotional and normative demands the meditation of promise before fulfillment.
Dr. Alastair concludes with some practical thoughts on celebrating Advent.
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The PerspectivalistSubscriber-Only Episode: My Response to Lecrae's View of the ChurchIn this video, I answer Lecrae's most recent monologue against the institutional church.
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The PerspectivalistSeason 4, Episode 14: Giving Thanks Like a ChristianThis episode offers a quick overview of Thanksgiving and the distinctive nature of giving thanks. Tomorrow, we celebrate a more sacred, religious holiday than Christmas in the U.S. Even unbelievers sit around sharing their reasons for gratitude, but they have to borrow the Christian language of Thanksgiving in order to give thanks.
Gratitude has always been a Christian virtue, and it is articulated most clearly at the table of the Lord. When we feel grateful, we are moved to share our received goodness with others.
Resources:
Thanksgiving and the Church Calendar
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The PerspectivalistSeason 4, Episode 13: Samson: God's Misunderstood HeroWhat if I provided a dummies' guide to the life of Samson in 15 minutes? Would you listen to it?
Judges 13-16 is fraught with misunderstandings because people want to treat Samson like a 21st-century monk. But Samson is a Nazarite/Priest chosen from his mother's womb. His covenantal context and calling are radically different than just about anything in the Old Testament Scriptures, which means the Bible compels us to see him with different eyes.
Music and Editing by George Reed
Resources:
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The Iron Deep PodcastBecoming Men: The Need For Coming Of Age Rituals & Rites Of Passage In A Modern Era With Dr. Uriesou BritoDespite all the changes and milestones that happen in our lives, what grounds these experiences are the unfailing and constant traditions and rites. However, it has been said that “there is a de-ritualization of Christian young men in our culture.” How do we overcome that? In this episode, we take on a spiritual lens to zone in on the importance of rites in a man’s life. We sit down with Dr. Uriesou Brito, the Senior Pastor of Providence Church in Pensacola, Florida, to discuss how rites connect men to meaning and, especially as fathers, help guide our sons as the...2023-11-1328 min
The PerspectivalistSeason 4, Episode 12: A Culture of CoffeeI had a great time chatting with Brandon Lansdown from Reformation Coffee. We met at the Grace Agenda in Moscow, ID and I was really pleased with the coffee beans and the robust quality of their coffee.
This was a back porch conversation about coffee experiences and how to move our culture to a more mature coffee-drinking corpus.
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The PerspectivalistSubscriber-Only Episode: Review of TNE, Chapter 4 on HEAVEN as TYPOLOGYWelcome to this subscriber-only episode, where I continue to offer a chapter-by-chapter review of Through New Eyes.
As James Jordan summarizes it: “The highest heaven is invisible to us, but the firmament-heaven gives us a visible blueprint.” So, when we look at the firmament, we see God’s blueprint; we see his heavenly creation and should think about how that reflects the highest heaven. Birds are like angels; sun is like God’s mercy; rain is like his gentleness; the moon is like his glory; but they are also rulers of the day and night. They reflect differen...2023-08-2310 min
The PerspectivalistSeason 4, Episode 11: Loor.TV - The Next Netflix NemesisThe rise of Oliver Anthony with his hit song, "Rich Men of North Richmond," was a prime example of the anger of the average American with what goes by the mainstream. It is evident that such tyrannical attempts to shape our imagination are not bringing in the ratings they thought they would. Thus, alternative voices have risen from the music, media, and movie industries. Netflix no longer holds the monopoly on entertainment.
In this episode, I speak with Loor.TV CEO and Founder, Marcus Pittman, about their project to bring a new standard to Christian movies. Christians...2023-08-1621 min
The PerspectivalistSeason 4, Episode 10: The Case for a Hilarious GodIf you are not listening to or watching The Wade Show With Wade, you are missing out on five exhilarating minutes of humor and insight. Wade has brought a unique flavor to comedy. He's Trinitarian and he is embarrassed about the God who made a funny world. So, he looks at the world and ponders, "What's Stupid About it?" then he navigates the news through those lenses. Truly, the enemy makes a mockery of their own lives, and the Christian sees the world with the eyes of laughter.
In this interview, we talk about...2023-07-2137 min
The PerspectivalistSeason 4, Episode 9: A Dialogue on Worship and Christian NationalismDr. Scott Aniol is a Reformed Baptist scholar working at G3. His works on worship are essential for anyone interested in developing a rich Psalmic community.
On this episode, I sat down with Scott in Monroe, LA, to discuss the richness of worship and why the evangelical church must recapture a mature perspective on God's requirements for the worship of his Church.
We then discuss our differences in eschatology and where we can find common ground in the modern Christian Nationalism discourse.
My gratitude to Jarrod Richey for the excellent audio quality and...2023-07-1045 min
The PerspectivalistSeason 4, Episode 8: Typology and LiteratureThis week's guest is Rev. Zach Parker, Assistant Pastor and Athanasius Press Managing Editor in Monroe, LA. Zach is an award-winning journalist, gifted writer, and thinker. We sat down in his office to discuss the role of typology in biblical interpretation and how typology strengthens our reading of good literature.
Zach shares some of his unique insights into Moby Dick and other pieces from Herman Melville.
Follow Zach's substack
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The PerspectivalistSeason 4, Episode 7: ACTS 29 and the BIG SORTThe ACTS 29 Network, once the undeniable powerhouse in the Church Planting universe, has significantly declined in the last ten years. Pastors Chase Davis and Matt Patrick speak openly in this American Reformer piece about the root causes of this abysmal failure among the leadership and what eventually led them to leave the Network.
Chase and Matt exposed the video interaction where they were officially disfellowshipped from the network. Since then, God has blessed their labors in Boulder, CO, and the Network continues declining significantly and turning the leadership over to woke ideologues. As Chase observes in the...2023-06-2121 min
The PerspectivalistSeason 4, Episode 6: Infant Baptism and CircumcisionAdam McIntosh, the pastor of St. David's Reformed, published a great article at Theopolis with a provocative title, "Christians Should Baptize Their Children, but Not Because of Circumcision." Adam builds on the biblical theology of the Old Testament and argues that the infant baptism argument, which equates circumcision and baptism, can be confusing and unhelpful at times. Instead, Rev. McIntosh says that the case for infant baptism is infant baptism all throughout the Bible. A baptismal theology must begin in creation.
We also touch on the mode of baptism at the end of the conversation.
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The PerspectivalistSeason 4, Episode 5: The Trinity and Covenant TheologyIn light of Trinity Sunday, I wanted to describe the Trinitarian union as a paradigm for historical relations. This episode was designed for those new to covenant theology. I am hoping to offer a few more episodes on the topic.
Also, my gratitude to those who read my short essay on History and Headcovering. It's now the second-most-read substack in 2023.
Resources:
On Biblical Theology by James B. Jordan
The Christ of the Covenants by O. Palmer Robertson
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The PerspectivalistSeason 4, Episode 4: Image-Bearing PoetryGetting Joffree on the podcast is always a blast of fresh insights. This giant Brazilian has just published a gem of a work! It's brief, but its brevity encompasses the longevity of the human experience. Poetry on pipes and martyrdom, food and manly churchmen.
I think this is just in time for Father's Day. Ladies get two joys in purchasing this for their husbands/sons:
a) Men fully in touch with their masculine whole.
b) Men who think poetically about life.
Made In The Image: Plain Poems by...2023-05-2426 min
The PerspectivalistSeason 4, Episode 3: The Devil's Diet: An Exposition of the Seven Deadly SinsWe are quite pleased to see this work available for purchase. The book is entitled "The Devil's Diet: The Seven Deadly Sins Revisited." I speak with my friend and editor, Rev. Jack Phelps, about the nature of the book. We especially talk about the two contributions from the late R.J. Rushdoony. These are unpublished works, and we are honored to see these essays published for the first time. And we also delve into the applicability of these seven deadly sins to the political and religious world of the 21st century.
Here's an overview of the book:
2023-05-1614 min
The PerspectivalistSeason 4, Episode 2: A Theology of BITCOINI sat down with Mr. Jordan Bush, a contributor to Thank God for Bitcoin: The Creation, Corruption, and Redemption of Money.
We had a good conversation on the nature of Bitcoin and why it offers a dramatic shift in how to think about money in our day. We discuss the favorability of it among missionaries and its future among evangelical ministries. In an age of devaluation of values and morals by our political legislators, is it time to begin thinking about a currency that cannot be devalued by central banking?
We hope you will join...2023-05-1022 min
The PerspectivalistSeason 4, Episode 1b (Subscriber-Only Episode): Gary DeMar and the Heretical Appeal of Hyper-PreterismIn this subscriber-only episode, we continue our conversation with Dr. Samuel Frost on full preterism. We delve into the Gary Demar controversy and offer our continued concerns with his trajectory, especially his affiliation with notable Hyper-Preterist thinkers. Gary's language today reflects much of the language used by full-preterists at the height of their movement, which is even more troubling.
Sam and I also discuss the universalist and syncretistic appeal of hyper-preterism and offer examples of how full-preterism has ended in cultish places. Once you re-consider classic Christian categories, you begin to re-consider everything else
2023-05-0525 min
The PerspectivalistSeason 4, Episode 1: Why I Left Full PreterismWelcome to this new season of The Perspectivalist!
Episode 1 of Season 4 begins with an interview with one of the world's foremost scholars on full-preterism, Dr. Samuel Frost. This movement has gained some notoriety recently due to controversies that erupted on social media. Sam was deeply invested in the movement speaking at their main conferences and engaging their main leaders. Still, he recognized that the movement lacked biblical ground and sought to re-invent central doctrines of the Christian faith. He wrote a book to tell his story. You can purchase his book here.
We discussed many...2023-05-0430 min
The PerspectivalistSeason 3, Episode 8: The Death of Death in the Death of the Devil (Rev. 20)In our last episode of the season, I argue that the devil is finally vanquished at the end of history, which is at the end of 1,000 years. His death is narrated in three themes:
a) The Devil Descends from Misery to Misery: His life is a history of failures and head-crushing.
b) The Devil Cannot Keep the Gospel From Going to the Ends of the Earth: While he had much liberty in deceiving the nations in the Old Covenant, he is bound and, therefore, cannot prevent the Gospel from reaching the world.
c...2023-03-3113 min
The PerspectivalistSeason 3, Episode 7: The Progressive Defeat of Satan-A Response to Full Preterism (Part 3)The letter sent to Gary DeMar a few weeks ago carries immense repercussions for the life of the Church. Anyone who cherishes the ecclesia for whom Christ died must find refuge in the hope of the resurrection. To deviate from such hope is to lose hope.
If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised.
In this episode, I offer a brief sketch of Satan's progressive defeat in history, showing that such a final defeat could not have happened in the first century but is dependent on a longer...2023-03-2115 min
The PerspectivalistSeason 3, Episode 6: The Priesthood of the Believer and the Gary DeMar ControversyIn the last episode, I argued that DeMar was playing with historical fire. His interest in re-considering the CREEDs carry far more repercussions than he may assume. To deny a physical, glorious Second Coming is to deny the very life of the Church in its liturgical and organizational form.
I do not believe that the issue is to ask the question, "What does the Bible say?" through the lens of interpretive neutrality. I believe the question deserves a bigger platform that includes the normative, situations, and existential, but more than that, the work of the Spirit in...2023-03-1012 min
The PerspectivalistSeason 3, Episode 5: Gary DeMar, the Second Coming, and the Gravity of the MatterAndrew Sandlin and many others (myself included) sent an open letter to Gary Demar concerning his theological transitions. We posed a few straightforward questions for him to consider. Gary offered an initial podcast response today.
In this episode, I begin by addressing the gravity of the matter and whether this is simply a topic for dialogue or whether this trespasses historical boundaries. While Gary Demar has done much good in his public ministry, we hope that these exchanges will draw him back to the biblical and historical position of the Church.
Resources:
An O...2023-03-0613 min
The PerspectivalistSeason 3, Episode 4: The Psalter Spirit SongsChurch music is generally relegated to some preference. We are at ease with musical segregation. After all, why would children appreciate great hymns? But does God ordain a certain kind of music for congregational worship that encompasses young and old? Should the Psalms saturate our worship or is it merely a matter of taste? What is Paul's wisdom for singing?
We discuss these questions in this episode.
Resources:
10 Reasons to Sing the Psalms
Singing Together: Bonhoeffer's Lessons to the Evangelical Church
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The PerspectivalistSeason 3, The Mode of Baptism (Subscriber-only episode)While there is a lot of debate on the recipients of baptism, what does the Bible say about the mode? Does the Old Testament play a role in shaping how we apply water? Is the case for immersion so clear that any alternative is irrelevant?
In this subscriber episode, I offer a vision for a mode of baptism rooted in the language of the Old and New Testament.
Resources:
Essay:
The Biblical Mode of Baptism by Robert C. Harbach
The Mode of Baptism by Robert L. R...2023-02-2412 min
The PerspectivalistSeason 3, Episode 3: Gnosticism for Dummies, or, "Why the Gnostic Monster is Coming out to Play."This is the longest episode I have done so far! I wanted to offer an accessible episode focusing on the nature of Gnosticism and how it has crept into the Church today. The episode delves into its origin, its leader, Marcion, and the evangelical absorption of gnostic thought in worship and practice. I conclude the episode by discussing ways to rid ourselves of this monster.
Resources:
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Creation in Six Days by James B. Jordan
Gnosis: The Nature and History of Gnosticism2023-02-0221 min
The PerspectivalistSeason 3, Episode 2: The Case Against Mr. Collins, or, "Why High-Churchism Sucks!"What happens when you explore Mr. Collins' character in Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice?" The answer is that you gain an accurate critique of high-churchism; a Collins syndrome that offers the epitome of boredom to those in attendance.
In this episode, I explore the nature of high-churchism and how to criticize your own people with a dose of mockery.
"There is plenty to mock in the pastor-as-CEO business-tie combo. It conveys little seriousness and glory, but I think we should spend most of our time mocking the high-churchism of gay egalitarianism robed i...2023-01-1618 min
The PerspectivalistSeason 3, Episode 1: Ten Theses on the Church, Family, and StateWelcome to season 3!
I wanted to begin this season with an overview of crucial relational components that help us think more clearly about how spheres interact. Here are the first five:
a) Each sphere possesses distinct responsibilities and hierarchies (Church, Family, and State).
b) The Church is the headquarters since it is fundamentally Edenic in symbols and types.
c) Roles may overlap, but they should be fundamentally distinct.
d) The Church should speak into the civil sphere because she is the mouthpiece of the kingdom.
e) The...2023-01-0417 min
The PerspectivalistOverview of Chapter Three of Through New Eyes by James B. JordanChapter three is perhaps the most succinct vision of biblical symbolism in TNE. In this chapter, James B. Jordan elaborates on the primary and secondary symbols of the Bible but then focuses attention on the three special symbols that God uses to communicate himself to his people. This is the rosetta stone of chapters on symbolism, and it's hard to grasp the rest of the book without this gem.
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The PerspectivalistSeason 2, Episode 6: National Conservatism and Moving Forward as Christian NationalistsI offer my observations as a participant in the National Conservatism Conference in Miami, Fl. The #natcon was a considerable success primarily because of the Protestant conservative voices. This episode summarizes the three days of lectures and fellowship and is also a bit of a case for why such movements need to blossom. This is my subtle attempt to bring Moscow, ID, Theopolis, and #natcon together.
Resources:
Prayer at #natcon 2022 by Rev. Uriesou Brito
Ten Theses of Ecclesiastical Conservatism
TALKS AT NATCON:
Florida is a model for America by...2022-09-2712 min
The PerspectivalistBook Review & Overview of Chapter Two of Through New Eyes by James B. JordanMy 11-year-old son is a voracious reader. His community stirs him to absorb good literature and cherish good things. In some ways, I am still playing catch up with my reading world. But I am grateful that he carries a love of learning. In this episode, I asked him to start us off with a review of a massive biography of George Washington by the president of Westminster Theological Seminary, Peter Lillback. I hope his brief review offers enough of a sample of this great apologia for Washington's Christian beliefs.
We then delve rather quickly into the...2022-09-0611 min
The PerspectivalistSeason 2, Episode 5: Culture Wars and the Massive Roe v. Wade MigrationIn this episode, I read an essay that I wrote in the last edition of the "Fight, Laugh, Feast" edition. My essay is entitled: "Culture Wars and the Land God Promised." I argue that the church needs to be prepared to fight the greater battles to win the lesser ones. Further, I offer five suggestions as the Church in conservative states begins to receive folks from leftist parts of the country.
The essay has been well received, and I am eager to offer it to you all for free.
If you wish to subscribe to...2022-08-2211 min
The PerspectivalistSubscriber-Only Episode: Review of Chapter One of Through New Eyes by James B. JordanI do not believe there has been a more theologically impactful book on the interpretive biblical sphere than James B. Jordan's "Through New Eyes: Developing a Biblical View of the World." This book has shaped much of my own thinking, and it has forced me to see and develop a more biblicized approach to the Bible itself. The reason I say "forced" is because at times, it is easier to bring foreign hermeneutics into the text to explain basic concepts. But the Bible contains its own hermeneutics as well as its own language.
My goal through these...2022-08-1717 min
The Lives of the PuritansJohn Flavel | Q.1 Of God’s HolinessThe Lives of the Puritans was privileged to have Rev. Dr. Uriesou T. Brito as a guest contributor reading portions of Mr. Flavel’s exposition and reading a Puritan’s biography from “Meet the Puritans.” Please see below for places where you can find him and learn from his rich content. Enjoy his reading and his congregations singing of Psalm 98.
The Perspectivilist: https://open.spotify.com/show/36xojJo1cCjJ6WfLosDqmu?si=qnrJblPAQBOnefiXrSsFMg
Kyperian Commentary: https://kuyperian.com
Gab: https://gab.com/uriesoubrito/posts/108816524858160346
Quest. 1. HOW manifold is the holiness of God?
A. The holiness of God is twofold; communicable, or incommun...2022-08-1505 min
The PerspectivalistSeason 2, Episode 4: Introduction to Through New Eyes by James B. JordanThis is the first of many podcasts offering an overview of Through New Eyes by James B. Jordan. In this episode, we discuss the nature of symbols and types and how creational language serves as patterns throughout the Scriptures. This is a quick-and-dirty intro to stir your appetite for more content.
My Interview with Canon Calls on "Who is James B. Jordan" is here.
Even though many free episodes are coming, this series is for Subscribers only. Subscribe for $1 a month.
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Full Proof Theology55 - Uri Brito on Writing with Wit, Biblical Models of Rhetoric, and PostmillennialismIn this interview with Uri Brito, we discuss his background and development as a pastor, theologian, and writer. We explore the topic of writing with satire, rhetorical effectiveness, and modeling the rhetoric of God. We close with a discussion on postmillennialism. Is satire redeemable? Why do Christians avoid certain modes of discourse? What if the way I communicate stops someone from hearing the gospel? What is postmillennialism and why does it matter?Bio from Uribrito.com: “Rev. Dr. Uriesou T. Brito is the Senior Pastor of Providence Church in Pensacola, Fl. He was ordained to the Gospel Min...2022-08-0141 min
The King's HallHomo Adorans: Interview with Dr. Uriesou BritoSend us a text!Register for the 2023 New Christendom Press Conference here.In this episode of The King's Hall, meet special guest, the Rev. Dr. Uriesou Brito, pastor and founder of Kuyperian Commentary—as we discuss worship and culture. As Henry Van Til aptly wrote, "Culture is religion externalized," so as we seek to rebuild the cathedral of Christendom out of the ruins of Western Civilization, we will need to get worship right.Our sponsor for this episode, Reformation Heritage Books, offers a large selection of helpful and theological rigorous resources on everything fr...2022-06-031h 09
The PerspectivalistSeason 2, Episode 3: The Purpose of FoodThis is a follow-up episode to the primer on food. These ten delicious minutes communicate the three purposes of food: a) Dependence, b) Dominion, and Divine Worship. I argue, among other things, that the eucharist is not an appendix to our worship, it is the response to our worship. Christians are theological gastronomers. Further, I make the point that only Christians have the intellectual and emotional capacity to consume with true gratitude. So, pour a glass of wine and listen with your mouths.
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The PerspectivalistSeason 2, Episode 2, A Primer on FoodIn seven minutes, I discuss the role of food in the creation account and I try to lay an outline for a future episode on the purpose of food for Christian consumption. This should be a quick meal, but a delicious primer.
Music theme: Wake Up
by George Reed
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The PerspectivalistSUBSCRIBER ONLY: The Legacy of Gary North and the Preterist Debate: A Special Interview with Gary DemarGary Demar is one of those iconic figures in the eschatological world. He has been writing, debating, and persuading for almost 40 years. He has a host of interests, but the one that has garnered the most attention is his sophisticated, yet, simple approach to eschatology. Gary holds to a position called "preterism," which affirms that most prophesy in the New Testament was speaking to something that would take place within that generation and not some futuristic generation divorced from that present context.
Gary Demar was also a close friend of Gary North, who passed away a month...2022-05-1631 min
The PerspectivalistSeason 2, Episode 1, The Case Against Weird ChristianityIn this episode, I argue against weird Christendom. This expression adds strange practices to their lives in order to show their different-ness from others in the Christian community. It's a form of exalted separationism. The case against weird Christendom can only find a solution in mere Christendom: mere creeds, mere lives, mere wine, and mere merriment.
P.S. I play a rendition of "religious man." Please leave tips.
"Wake Up" Intro and Outro music by George Reed
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The PerspectivalistEpisode 14, The Case for Weekly CommunionThanks for tuning in! I am really grateful for the increase in listeners these last couple of weeks.
In this episode, we offer a few crumbs from the rich table of weekly communion for your consideration.
Resource: Given For You: Reclaiming Calvin's View of the Lord's Supper by Keith Mathison
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The PerspectivalistEpisode 13, How to be a Liturgy of Life?In this episode, we talk about three kinds of liturgies: a liturgy of life, a nominal liturgy, and a dead liturgy. I offer a description of each and conclude with a few practical applications, and there is the expected Nacho quote.
The theme music is "Exuberance" by George Reed.
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The PerspectivalistEpisode 12, Remembering Gregg StrawbridgeThis episode shares two tributes to the late Rev. Dr. Gregg Strawbridge. The first one is a moving tribute by his daughter Joy, and the second is by a pastor trained under Gregg for Gospel ministry. Both offer a powerful glimpse into the life of this image-bearer who now stands before the presence of God. The episode concludes with the sermon I delivered at the Memorial Service.
You can watch the entire memorial service here.
You can read Rev. Steven Wedgeworth's In Memoriam piece at Mere Orthodoxy.
You can listen...2022-02-0737 min
The PerspectivalistEpisode 11, An Introduction to Abraham KuyperHave you ever wanted a quick and dirty guide to the old, dead, white guy by the name of Abraham Kuyper? The demand was overwhelming, and I obliged the need of the masses. In this episode, I discuss the five principles that guide a Kuyperian viewpoint, namely,
a) Trinitarianism
b) Great Commission
c) Incarnational Lenses
d) Doxological
e) Church as Didactic
Please leave a comment and spread the wealth.
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The PerspectivalistEpisode 10, The James B. Jordan RevolutionWe sit down with a large glass of orange juice to discuss one of my favorite people in the world, James B. Jordan. We discuss his impact on the hermeneutical revolution and how his method known as interpretive maximalism helps shape and beautify our interpretation of the text of Scriptures.
Resources:
What is Interpretive Maximalism? by James B. Jordan
Who is Theologian James B. Jordan - Interview with Canon Calls
Through New Eyes by James B. Jordan
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The PerspectivalistEpisode 9, Lecrae's Apple JuiceLecrae started a fire on Twitter with a post that he had wheat bread and apple juice for communion. He said, "he hoped it counts." While many have criticized Lecrae for his actions, others defended him on the basis of his intentions behind the act. In this episode, I rap in favor of Lecrae and think he is acting out the present evangelical age.
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The PerspectivalistEpisode 8, Ten Reasons to Celebrate the Church CalendarIt's been a few weeks, so I went above and beyond in offering reasons for why Christians should consider the use of the Church Calendar as we approach Advent. Please share your thoughts and questions.
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The PerspectivalistEpisode 7, How to Show Brotherly Love in a Revoicy GenerationThis episode should make dudes uncomfortable and acting like hooligans simultaneously. I discuss why men loving other men is biblical and what happens when we forsake that vision.
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The PerspectivalistEpisode 6, Against Public Education and For ChildrenIn this episode, I discuss the vicious antagonist spirit of public schools towards Trinitarian religion, and also offer some ideas on how the Church can encourage parents to remove their children. And of course, one Nacho Libri impression!
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The PerspectivalistEpisode 5, Why Men Don't Sing?Why are men not singing in Church? Various articles have attempted to answer that question recently. But before we can try to offer a rationale for such a spectacular question, we need to observe that some are entirely comfortable allowing this trend to continue. After all, music plays a minimal role in their worship expressions. Others find the issue of congregational singing irrelevant due to the trained praise bands that lead worship each Sunday. “Let the professionals lead.”
With this in mind, where do we go from here?
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The PerspectivalistEpisode 4, The Perspectivalist: How to Fillet a DragonStrategizing should be a standard procedure in the life of the Christian. We are strategists as image-bearers. God, by decree, executed his strategy of creation perfectly. There were no divine blunders, but only “very-goodness” flowing from the Persons of the Godhead. In this episode, we look at the strategy for killing dragons instead of taming them.
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The PerspectivalistEpisode 3, Restoring the Coffee TableWe discuss in this episode the importance of the coffee table as a place of strategizing for future reign.
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The PerspectivalistEpisode 2, The Perspectivalist: The Case for Children in WorshipIn this episode, we discuss a bit of the biblical foundation for keeping children in worship on Sunday morning together with their parents. Please comment and share this episode.
MUSIC BY GEORGE REED
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