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  A Reformed Approach to Spiritual Formation with Matthew Bingham

  A Reformed Approach to Spiritual Formation with Matthew Bingham

  E170

  31 Marzo, 2025

  01:13:09

  It is often believed, by friends and critics alike, that the Reformed tradition, though perhaps good on formal doctrine, is impoverished when it comes to spiritual formation. The charge is that the Reformed approach to piety is all about head knowledge, about learning things as brains on sticks. Other Christians may be less critical but simply assume that there is no right or wrong way to do spiritual formation. This often leads evangelical to adopt an eclectic approach to personal growth in Christ. Many Christians in conservative Protestant churches end up adopting Catholic and Orthodox approaches as being more fulsome and effective. But what if there is a Reformed approach to spiritual formation that is rich, deep, historic, and more biblical than the alternatives? That’s what Kevin explores with Matthew Bingham (associate professor of church history at Phoenix Seminary) as they dig into Matthew’s fantastic new book A Heart Aflame for God: A Reformed Approach to Spiritual Formation (Crossway). Chapters: 0:00 Sponsors & Intro 3:27 Tell Us About Yourself 8:16 Spiritual Formation 14:18 A Heart Aflame for God 21:15 A Reformed Approach to Spiritual Formation 26:53 Sponsor Break 29:44 Biblical Centrality 40:40 The Reformed Triangle of Spiritual Formation 47:24 Quick Takes 1:06:41 Final Thoughts 1:12:14 Until Next Time… Books & Everything: ESV New Testament, Share the Good News® Edition Desiring God | Holy Week GPTS | A Sacred Calling WTS | MA in Theological Studies Heart Aflame for God: A Reformed Approach to Spiritual Formation

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  On Tyndale House, the Old Testament, and the Promises and Pitfalls of Biblical Scholarship with Peter Williams and Will Ross

  On Tyndale House, the Old Testament, and the Promises and Pitfalls of Biblical Scholarship with Peter Williams and Will Ross

  E169

  6 Marzo, 2025

  38:00

  Recently, Peter Williams, Principal at Tyndale House in Cambridge, preached at Christ Covenant Church for its missions week. At the end of the evening service, Kevin sat down with Peter and fellow Cambridge-alum Will Ross, who teaches Old Testament at RTS Charlotte, for a discussion about the importance of Tyndale House and its mission to foster faithful, biblical scholarship for the church. The group also talked about apologetics, the Septuagint, being confident in the word of God, and not being so smart that you believe stupid things. Chapters: 0:00 Sponsors 2:32 The Surprising Genius of Jesus 6:27 On Tyndale House 14:42 Christianity in the Cultures 17:42 Sponsor Break 19:45 On the Old Testament 29:15 On Confidence in God’s Word 31:55 On Biblical Scholarship 37:24 Until Next Time… Books & Everything Understanding God's Word: An Introduction to Interpreting the Bible The Supremacy of God in Preaching GPTS | A Sacred Calling WTS | Biblical Language Certificates The Surprising Genius of Jesus: What the Gospels Reveal about the Greatest Teacher

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  Preaching and Pastoral Ministry with John Piper

  Preaching and Pastoral Ministry with John Piper

  E168

  20 Febbraio, 2025

  01:16:04

  In this wide-ranging interview, recorded live at Christ Covenant Church in conjunction with the Coram Deo Pastors Workshop, Kevin asks John about everything from preaching style, to the influence of his parents, to growing up in the South, to his strengths and weaknesses as a pastor. You’ll hear lots of stories, pastoral wisdom, and personal transparency. This is one episode you won’t want to miss. Chapters: 0:00 Sponsors 1:42 Introduction 2:35 The Privilege of Preaching 29:53 Humility in Pastoral Ministry 41:38 On Marriage 46:31 Sponsor Break 48:13 Pastoral Communication 53:30 Did You Ever Think of Leaving Ministry? 54:58 Parental Influence 1:01:23 Additional Thoughts 1:13:53 John Piper’s Legacy Books & Everything: Ask Pastor John The Supremacy of God in Preaching GPTS | Midweeker Master of Arts in Theological Studies

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  The Most Influential Family in America with Obbie Tyler Todd

  The Most Influential Family in America with Obbie Tyler Todd

  E167

  13 Febbraio, 2025

  01:12:44

  Before the Bushes or Clintons, before the Kennedy or Kardashians, there were the Beechers—a sprawling family of preachers, suffragists, abolitionists, and moral crusaders that defined (and exemplified) America as much as any single family in the nineteenth century. Join Kevin as he interviews Obbie Tyler Todd, a pastor and professor, about his new biography of the Beechers (LSU Press). From patriarch, Lyman Beecher, to the famous novelist Harriet Beecher Stowe, to the most famous pastor of his age, Henry Ward Beecher, this episode explores the crazy and controversial life of Lyman Beecher, his three wives (not at the same time), and their thirteen children. Chapters: 0:00 Sponsors 2:00 Introductions 5:37 The Beecher Family and Moral Influence 10:45 Three Themes of the Beecher Family 21:36 Beecherism and Controversy 28:07 The Fate of the Nation and Presbyterianism 36:49 Other Beeches 50:38 Harriet Beecher Stowe 54:43 Henry Ward Beecher 1:09:11 The Beecher Legacy Books & Everything: Be Thou My Vision: A Liturgy for Daily Worship The Supremacy of God in Preaching GPTS Midweeker Master of Arts in Theological Studies The Beechers: America's Most Influential Family

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  A Special Episode from the Doctrine Matters Podcast by Crossway

  A Special Episode from the Doctrine Matters Podcast by Crossway

  E166

  10 Febbraio, 2025

  14:59

  Listen to a special episode of Life and Books and Everything promoting Crossway's new Podcast, Doctrine Matters.