Theology on Ice: A Reformed Catholic Podcast

Theology on Ice: A Reformed Catholic Podcast

by Sean D. Gates
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11. Who Gets to Decide What Christianity Is?

Have you ever wondered, “who gets to decide what Christianity is?” Maybe you are looking around at all these Bible-believing Christians who can’t agree on anything and questioning what might be missing? If that is you, then this episode is for you. In it, I will discuss these exact issues and offer an alternative called “The Anglican Way.” As always, please, if you have any questions, thoughts, or ideas for future episodes, leave them in the comments below. Also, feel free to subscribe to this channel so that you will be notified anytime a new episode is released. Thank you so much for listening! God bless!
Mar 3, 2026
27:11

10. Excommunication?

In this episode of "Theology on Ice: A Reformed Catholic Podcast," I briefly discuss some of my thoughts on, as well as the biblical basis for, the Church's practice of excommunication. As always, please feel free to leave any questions, thoughts, or ideas for future episodes in the comments below. Also, consider subscribing so that you can receive updates whenever a new episode is released. God bless!
Feb 26, 2026
20:32

09. The Church Calendar: Lent

Welcome back to "Theology on Ice: A Reformed Catholic Podcast." In this episode, we discuss the liturgical season of Lent and how best to prepare for and observe it. Please, as always, feel free to leave any questions or thoughts, as well as topic ideas for future episodes, in the comments below! God bless!
Feb 16, 2026
40:54

08. Article XXII: Purgatory, Pardons, Icons, Relics, and the Intercession of Saints

In this episode of "Theology on Ice: A Reformed Catholic Podcast," I seek to provide a faithful exposition of Article XXII (22) of the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion. This Article addresses a wide range of Roman Catholic theology, so I want to help us Reformed Catholics understand how we should view these doctrines in light of the English Reformation. Please, as always, feel free to share and thoughts or ideas for a future episode in the comments bellow! Thank you for watching and blessings to you all!
Feb 10, 2026
1:33:09

07. The Supreme Authoritative Office of the Universal Church

In this episode, I seek to dive into the Scriptures regarding the theological concept that Christ ordained St Peter the Apostle to be the first Pope of His Universal Church. I then assess this development in Church History and the dogmatic Roman Catholic statements about the Papacy as they exist today. Finally, I conclude by looking at how all this relates to a Reformed Catholic Tradition and what we are to do with the Bishop of Rome, as well as the Archbishop of Canterbury, today. Please feel free to leave any questions you have in the comments bellow, or any theological topics you would like to see discussed in the future! God bless! References: Holy Scripture: Isa. 22:15-24; St Matt. 16:13-19; St Jn 21:15-19; Acts 1:12-26; Gal 2:1-10; 1 Tim 4:12-16; Heb. 13:7. Names & Dates: St Ignatius of Antioch (unknown-108 A.D.); Quote from St Ignatius of Antioch’s Letter to the Smyrnaeans (written later in his life); St Irenaeus of Lyola (130-202 A.D.); Quote from St Irenaeus of Lyola’s book, Against Heresies, Book III, Ch. 3, Section 2 (written 189A.D.); Pope Boniface VIII (lived: 1230-1303) (pontificate: 1294-1303); Quote from Pope Boniface VIII’s Papal bull, Unam Sanctam (1302); Quote from Requerimiento (1510); Quotes from the First Vatican Council, Chs. 2, 3, & 4; Session 4, Ch. 2 (1869-1870); Catechism of the Catholic Church, papal references CCC 880-892.; Second Lateran Council (1139); The “Babylonian Exile of the Church” refers to the move of the Papacy to Avignon, France (1309-1377); Calvin, Calvin’s Institutes (1536); Luther, On the Jews and Their Lies (1543); Quote from Cranmer’s last speech at St. Mary’s Church in Oxford (1556); Quote from Cranmer’s A Confutation of Unwritten Verities (1547); To Be A Christian: An Anglican Catechism (2020); Quote from Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion, Article XXXVII
Jan 30, 2026
1:12:02

06. Anglicanism, John Calvin, and the Water Winter Wonderland

In this episode, I recap the past year, explain new developments in my spiritual journey, and look to the future with you. Please feel free to comment any question you may have or theological topics you would like to see discussed in the future. -- "Article 17: Of Predestination and Election. Predestination to Life is the everlasting purpose of God, whereby (before the foundations of the world were laid) he hath constantly decreed by his counsel secret to us, to deliver from curse and damnation those whom he hath chosen in Christ out of mankind, and to bring them by Christ to everlasting salvation, as vessels made to honour. Wherefore, they which be endued with so excellent a benefit of God, be called according to God's purpose by his Spirit working in due season: they through Grace obey the calling: they be justified freely: they be made sons of God by adoption: they be made like the image of his only-begotten Son Jesus Christ: they walk religiously in good works, and at length, by God's mercy, they attain to everlasting felicity. As the godly consideration of Predestination, and our Election in Christ, is full of sweet, pleasant, and unspeakable comfort to godly persons, and such as feel in themselves the working of the Spirit of Christ, mortifying the works of the flesh, and their earthly members, and drawing up their mind to high and heavenly things, as well because it doth greatly establish and confirm their faith of eternal Salvation to be enjoyed through Christ as because it doth fervently kindle their love towards God: So, for curious and carnal persons, lacking the Spirit of Christ, to have continually before their eyes the sentence of God's Predestination, is a most dangerous downfall, whereby the Devil doth thrust them either into desperation, or into wretchlessness of most unclean living, no less perilous than desperation. Furthermore, we must receive God's promises in such wise, as they be generally set forth to us in Holy Scripture: and, in our doings, that Will of God is to be followed, which we have expressly declared unto us in the Word of God." - Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion
Jan 25, 2026
19:48

05. All May, Some Should, None Must: Confession & Absolution

In this episode, I want to discuss one of the Sacraments of the Church recognized by the ACNA as noted in "To Be A Christian: An Anglican Catechism" (2020), questions 124, 125, 149, 150, and 151. This Sacrament goes by many names (Confession, Penance, Absolution), and I hope to give a helpful Anglican introduction to it here. Please feel free to comment any questions you may have or theological topics you would like to see discussed in the future.
Jan 25, 2026
33:14

04. Holy Scripture

In this episode I present an overview of the Holy Scriptures and their role in our Christian Faith. Please feel free to comment any questions you may have as well as theological topics you would like to see discussed in the future.
Jan 25, 2026
31:45

03. Throwing the Baby Out with the Bath Water: Infant Baptism Pt. I

Theology on Ice: A Reformed Catholic Podcast In this episode, I want to take a look at the very important issue of infant baptism. Disclaimer, I am in favor and encourage all parents to baptize their babies. Hopefully this episode will help you see why. Please feel free to comment any questions you have or theological topics you would like to see discussed in the future.
Jan 25, 2026
21:34

02. Is Jesus My Boyfriend?

Theology on Ice: A Reformed Catholic Podcast In this episode, I ask the question, "Is Jesus my boyfriend?" I engage with some of the questions surrounding the concept of the Bridegroom and the Church, as well as what is appropriate in terms of language for when we discuss this. Please feel free to comment any questions you have as well as theological topics you would like to see discusses in the future.
Jan 25, 2026
37:01
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