Podcasts by Mid-America Reformed Seminary

Round Table Ep. 38: The Role of the Church in Culture from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.068139

The professors move on to elaborate on the precise role that the church plays when it comes to culture. If you're familiar at all with Abraham Kuyper, you'll pick up what our professors have to off...

Round Table Ep. 39: Christ and Culture Today from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.063605

In this final episode of Christ and Culture, Drs. Strange, Mininger, and Venema take us through a variety of issues that the church faces today, such as marriage, money matters, and racial issues.

Round Table Ep. 40: Sexuality, History, & Scripture from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.062648

Today we begin a new series of episodes on Sexuality, led by Rev. Andrew Compton, Dr. Alan Strange, and Dr. Cornelis Venema. They begin by elaborating on sexuality in the ancient near east, some sp...

Round Table Ep. 41: Sexuality, the Current Climate, and the Church from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.058708

In part 2 of our series on Sexuality, Rev. Andrew Compton, Dr. Alan Strange, and Dr. Cornelis Venema continue their dialogue on this important topic, talking about the current climate and where the...

Round Table Ep. 42: Ministering in the Current Climate of Sexuality from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.058006

In our series on human sexuality thus far, Rev. Compton, Dr. Strange, and Dr. Venema have taken us through history, through culture, and the church's reaction to human sexuality. In our concluding ...

Round Table Ep. 43: Social Media & the Christian from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.057254

In this episode, Director of Marketing, Jared Luttjeboer, and Old Testament Professor, Rev. Andrew Compton, talk about social media and the Christian's use of it.

Round Table Ep. 44: Christianity & the Arts - Literature & Art from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.056516

We're starting a new series today on Christianity and the Arts. Dr. Alan Strange, Professor of Church History and Apologetics, introduces this series, beginning with Literature.

Round Table Ep. 45: Christianity & the Arts - Movies from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.055786

We're continuing our series on Christianity and the Arts today, this time talking about Movies.

Round Table Ep. 46: Christianity & the Arts - Music from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.055075

In our concluding episode on Christianity and the Arts, Rev. Compton and Dr. Strange discuss music and how Christians can appreciate listening to it.

Round Table Ep. 47: Sitting Down With Brian Blummer from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.054101

Jared sits down with Mid-America's Director of Enrollment Management, Brian Blummer, a 2011 alumnus, as they chat about Brian's years before, during, and after seminary, and how in God's providence...

Round Table Ep. 48: Sitting Down With Michael Wall from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.053386

You'll remember last week we had our Director of Enrollment, Brian Blummer, behind the mic. He joins us again this week as he interviews one of our incoming students, a former National Hockey Leagu...

Round Table Ep. 49: Dr. Beach on the Story of Samson from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.052650

No doubt we would all agree on the importance of Christ-Centered sermons- Christ and him crucified, the good news of salvation, preached through all of Scripture. Over the past many years, our prof...

Round Table Ep. 50: Rev. Compton on the Enticement of Sinners from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.051873

Continuing our lineup of Christ-Centered Preaching from the Faculty at Mid-America, Rev. Andrew Compton, Professor of Old Testament, brings to us a message from the book of Proverbs titled -Do Not ...

Round Table Ep. 51: For We Are God's Poem from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.050774

In our continuing series on Christ-Centered Preaching from the Faculty, Dr. Venema brings us a word from Ephesians 2-1-10, perhaps one of the most -as Calvin put it- concise summations of the gospe...

Round Table Ep. 52: Rev. Vander Hart on Christ's Flight to Egypt from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.049997

Today we wrap up our series on Christ-Centered Preaching from the Faculty with Rev. Mark Vander Hart bringing us a word from Matthew 2-1-15, a message detailing the flight of Christ as a child to E...

Round Table Ep. 53: Three Forms of Unity | The Belgic Confession from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.049265

If you've been in the Reformed camp long enough the month of October should ring a bell for you. Not because of witches and ghouls and pumpkin carving, but something that holds much more significan...

Round Table Ep. 54: Three Forms of Unity | The Heidelberg Catechism from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.048492

-What is your only comfort in life and in death-- -That I am not my own, but belong-body and soul, in life and in death-to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ.- Thus begins a beautiful conversation be...

Round Table Ep. 55: Three Forms of Unity | The Canons of Dort from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.047782

In our final installment of the Three Forms of Unity, Rev. Mark Vander Hart, Dr. Cornelis Venema, and Dr. J. Mark Beach look at the Canons of Dort, no doubt a difficult confessional document to und...

Round Table Ep. 56: The Westminster Standards | Their Background from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.046810

We're going to move away from Continental Europe and into English territory to Westminster Abbey, where we find the creation of the Westminster Standards in Presbyterian circles. On the podcast tod...

2020 Fall Lectures #1 - Natural Science and Biblical Authority from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.046067

Dr. Hans Madueme, Associate Professor of Theological Studies at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, GA, will be giving this year's Fall Lectures, titled -Biblical Realism- A Theological Proposal ...

2020 Fall Lectures #2 - Dogmatic Inerrancy: A Defense from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.045313

In Lecture -2, Dr. Madueme will defend what he calls dogmatic inerrancy against common strategies among recent evangelicals in the science-theology dialogue.

2020 Fall Lectures #3 - Notes Toward a Biblical Realism from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.044544

In Lecture -3, Dr. Madueme will discuss further priorities toward a biblical realism that will serve Christians well as we negotiate the interaction between science and theology.

Archaeology: Friend or Foe of Old Testament History? - Lecture 2 from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.043783

Numerous archaeological finds intersect with the biblical portrayal of the history of Israel and Judah. Archaeologists and historians, however, assess these finds in different ways. Some argue that...

Archaeology: Friend or Foe of Old Testament History? - Lecture 1 from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.043044

Round Table Ep. 57: The Westminster Confession of Faith from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.042080

Back with us on the podcast today is Dr. Alan Strange and Dr. Marcus Mininger to open up and explore the -content- of the Westminster Confession of Faith, one of the documents crafted at the Westmi...

Archaeology: Friend or Foe of Old Testament History? - Lecture 3 from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.041382

Numerous archaeological finds intersect with the biblical portrayal of the history of Israel and Judah. Archaeologists and historians, however, assess these finds in different ways. Some argue that...

Round Table Ep. 58: The Westminster Catechisms from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.040656

Dr. Alan Strange and Dr. Marcus Mininger reflect on the Westminster Catechisms.

Archaeology: Friend or Foe of Old Testament History? - Lecture 4 from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.039957

Numerous archaeological finds intersect with the biblical portrayal of the history of Israel and Judah. Archaeologists and historians, however, assess these finds in different ways. Some argue that...

Round Table Ep. 59: By a Fearful Faith, Rahab Lives from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.039238

Beginning today and for the next few weeks we'll be releasing more chapel messages from our Faculty, beginning with Rev. Mark Vander Hart, Associate Professor of Old Testament, delivering a sermon ...

Archaeology: Friend or Foe of Old Testament History? - Lecture 5 from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.038258

Numerous archaeological finds intersect with the biblical portrayal of the history of Israel and Judah. Archaeologists and historians, however, assess these finds in different ways. Some argue that...

Round Table Ep. 60: David's Sinful Census from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.037540

Continuing today in our series of chapel messages from the Faculty, Dr. Alan Strange will speak on 2 Samuel 24 and the census of David.

Round Table Ep. 61: If It Had Not Been the LORD from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.036688

Continuing today in our series of chapel messages from the Faculty, adjunct professor and OPC pastor Rev. Danny Patterson from Second Parish OPC will speak on Psalm 124 and how it speaks against se...

Round Table Ep. 62: The Leper and the Messianic Secret from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.035853

Wrapping up round 2 of chapel messages from our faculty, Instructor of Ministerial Studies Dr. Eric Watkins addresses us today with a message on Mark 1-40-45, speaking on Christ healing the leper, ...

Round Table Ep. 63: The Coming Messiah in Genesis from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.035156

Next week is Christmas, and we find ourselves in the season of Advent. Joining the podcast for the next 3 episodes are Old Testament Professors, Rev. Andrew Compton and Rev. Mark Vander Hart, who s...

Officeology Ep. 1: The Cost of Affordability from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.034161

Listen to the first ever broadcast of Officeology, an audio update on the life of Mid-America - from a -business office- perspective. In this edition, Vice-President of Advancement, Michael Decking...

Round Table Ep. 64: The Coming Messiah in Isaiah from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.033443

In our advent series, Old Testament Professors Andrew Compton and Mark Vander Hart spoke last week on the coming Savior in Genesis. Now they turn their attention to Isaiah and the Prophets.

Round Table Ep. 65: The Coming Messiah in the Songs of Luke from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.032661

Amidst the tumultuous times we've found ourselves in, turning to our Lord and Savior is really the only shelter in the storm. We hope that's where your ultimate focus has been- not only in this pas...

Officeology Ep. 2: A Glass Half Full from 2022-02-21T23:20:34.031366

Our last episode introduced you to a key distinctive of Mid-America Reformed Seminary- Affordability. We then invited you to participate in our work. Since giving in December is very significant to...

Round Table Ep. 66: The Rapture from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.989574

It's a new year for the podcast, and we are glad to be back with some exciting content planned for you. As we move along, Director of Marketing, Jared Luttjeboer, will be sitting down with our facu...

Round Table Ep. 67: The Antichrist from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.988830

Who is the Antichrist, the Man of Lawlessness- Will we know who he is when he shows up- Is the Antichrist even a person- --Dr. Venema answers these questions and more in our series of tough theolog...

Round Table Ep. 68: The Millennium Part 1 from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.988102

In our final section on tough topics in Eschatology, Dr. Cornelis Venema explores Revelation chapter 20 and the question of The Millennium. In this episode, he lays a contextual foundation for the ...

Round Table Ep. 69: The Millennium Part 2 from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.987376

Dr. Venema describes the conditions of the Millennium and what exactly is taking place during these thousand years.

Round Table Ep. 70: Reading the Bible in HiDef from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.986395

What does it mean to look at prophetic literature in HiDef- Well, in today's episode Rev. Andrew Compton -Associate Professor of Old Testament Studies- gives us some pointers on reading prophecy pr...

Round Table Ep. 71: Son of Man vs. Beasts from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.985632

Last time on the show Rev. Compton elaborated a little bit on reading the Bible in HiDef, a method that is aimed at helping us to see and understand what is going on in biblical prophecy. He takes ...

Round Table Ep. 72: Typology and Tyranny from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.984872

In today's episode, Rev. Andrew Compton takes the principles of prophecy that he's spoken to at this point -telescoping, reading biblical imagery in HiDef-, and applies it to another Old Testament ...

Officeology Ep. 3: Perspectives on Prospectives from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.984136

Welcome to Officeology, Episode 3- Thanks for tuning in. Mid-America Reformed Seminary is in the middle of a busy recruiting season, with seats for next Fall's class filling up- Do you ever wonder ...

Round Table Ep. 73: The Lure of Rationalism from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.983387

With us today is Dr. Alan Strange, Professor of Apologetics and Church History, addressing what he calls -the lure of rationalism.- As Christians, we're not exempt from this temptation of reason ov...

Round Table Ep. 74: Theological False Dichotomies from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.982368

Branching out from the theme of the lure of rationalism, Dr. Alan Strange now explores theological false dichotomies, addressing the particular doctrines of salvation and justification, and in doin...

Some Ethical Questions Christians Face Today: Pathways to Moral Reasoning from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.981582

To get started in looking at some basic ethical issues Christians face today, we need to ask ourselves how we come to make moral decisions. What grounds our moral perspective- What counts as fundam...

Round Table Ep. 75: The Spirituality of the Church from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.980821

Having spoken on rationalism and theological false dichotomies, Dr. Alan Strange turns now to the spirituality of the church. What does this have to do with rationalism- What does it mean for the c...

Some Ethical Questions Christians Face Today Session: Human Sexuality from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.980110

In his second evening class on Christian Ethics, Dr. Beach takes us through the tough subjects of pornography, marital dysfunction, transgenderism, and homosexuality.

Round Table Ep. 76: Where Is God? from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.979378

Associate Professor of Old Testament Studies, Rev. Mark Vander Hart, joins us to talk about one of the most famous women of the Bible, Esther, and one of the most pressing questions readers of Scri...

Some Ethical Questions Christians Face Today: Cultural Engagement from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.978416

Among the many intramural debates the church faces-gender roles, worship and music controversies, COVID protocols, not to mention theological doctrines-we also face the debate how the church engage...

Round Table Ep. 77: A Bloodthirsty God? from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.977622

Old Testament Professor Mark Vander Hart joins us once more to address another tough issue of Scripture- the violence of the conquest of Canaan.

Some Ethical Questions Christians Face Today: Truth-Telling from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.976781

In this final evening class, Dr. Beach takes us through truth-telling as a way of love in Christ, and truth-telling in an age of deceit.

Christianity and Journalism: Introduction to Journalism from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.976031

Christianity and Journalism: History Highlights Reel from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.974309

Christianity and Journalism: From Theory to Practice from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.973506

Round Table Ep. 78: The Visible Manifestation of God? from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.972755

If you've ever done any amount of studying of the Old Testament, you'll notice the various visible manifestations of the Lord throughout redemptive history, particularly that of the Angel of the Lo...

What Is The Kingdom Of God? from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.972004

Beginning today and continuing over the next couple of weeks, Dr. J. Mark Beach, professor of doctrinal and ministerial studies here at Mid-America, takes us on a doctrinal tour of the meaning of t...

Round Table Ep. 80: The Kingdom of God and Redemption from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.970633

In today's episode, Dr. Beach considers the period of redemption- where the Lord embarks upon the work to reestablish the kingdom of God, to regain His reign of fellowship through His redemptive an...

Round Table Ep. 81: The Kingdom of God and the Church from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.962365

In this third and last installment of Dr. Beach's series on the Kingdom of God, he addresses the question surrounding the relationship between -the church- and -the Kingdom of God- and, given that,...

Round Table Ep. 82: Are You An Optimist Or A Pessimist? from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.961612

Stepping up to the microphone over the next few weeks is New Testament Professor, Marcus Mininger. He'll kick off a series of episodes on the New Testament, beginning with a discussion on optimism ...

Round Table Ep. 83: The Canon of Scripture from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.960836

Do you ever wonder how we got the 66 books of the Bible, otherwise known as the canon of Scripture- With us once again is Dr. Marcus Mininger, Professor of New Testament Studies, to help us answer ...

Round Table Ep. 84: Apostasy in Hebrews 6 from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.960105

In today's episode, Dr. Marcus Mininger, Professor of New Testament Studies, will speak to Hebrews chapter 6. This is perhaps one of the most well-known passages in Scripture, more so for its strik...

Round Table Ep. 85: He Descended Into Hell from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.959340

Do you have the Apostles' Creed memorized- Can you recall how many times you've probably recited in times of worship in your church growing up, and still do today- It's a beautiful Creed passed dow...

Round Table Ep. 86: Preparatory Grace and Preparationism from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.958314

Is there any sense in which God in his providence -prepares- his people for conversion- Dr. Venema and Dr. Beach elaborate a little bit more on this subject of preparatory grace, or preparationism,...

Round Table Ep. 87: Conditionality of the Covenant of Grace from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.957519

Here's a subject that should certainly be interesting- The conditionality of the covenant of grace. Is it appropriate to speak of -conditions- present in this covenant- Continue listening as Dr. Be...

Round Table Ep. 88: Church Discipline: A Mark of the Church from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.956766

On the podcast for the next few weeks is Professor of Church History and Apologetics, Dr. Alan Strange, leading us in a series on Church Discipline. Today he'll address the importance of it as one ...

Round Table Ep. 89: Church Discipline and the Lives of Church Members from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.956035

Continuing in his series church discipline, Dr. Strange moves forward in describing it in the lives of church members, that is, how discipline is both sought for, but also imposed. What does that a...

Round Table Ep. 90: Church Discipline: Its Practice and Basis from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.955309

In this concluding episode of Dr. Alan Strange's series on church discipline, he discusses the practice and basis of church discipline, using Scripture as our guide.

Round Table Ep. 91: Federal Vision: What Is It? from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.954294

Today marks the first of a couple of episodes where our professors deliberate on a rather controversial topic found in some pockets of the Reformed world- that of Federal Vision theology. What is F...

Round Table Ep. 92: Critiquing Federal Vision from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.953544

Continuing in their review and critique of Federal Vision theology, Dr. J. Mark Beach, along with Drs. Alan Strange and Cornelis Venema, open up the -Doctrinal Testimony Regarding Recent Errors,- a...

Round Table Ep. 93: The New Perspective on Paul from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.952778

Last week, we wrapped up a series of episodes on Federal Vision. Embedded in that conversation you may have heard our professors mention another theological controversy, namely, the New Perspective...

Round Table Ep. 94: Critique of the New Perspective On Paul Part I from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.952037

With the New Perspective on Paul framed and described for us by Rev. Compton and Dr. Mininger in our last episode, they, along with Dr. Cornelis Venema, continue in today's episode to examine the N...

Round Table Ep. 95: Critique of the New Perspective on Paul Part II from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.951303

Concluding our series on the New Perspective on Paul, Rev. Andrew Compton, Dr. Marcus Mininger, and Dr. Cornelis Venema survey the perspective's use of extra-biblical texts to make their claim and ...

Round Table Ep. 96: Republication: An Introduction from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.950210

In the study of biblical and systematic theology, students of Scripture learn about the covenant of grace, -wherein -the Lord- freely offers unto sinners life and salvation by Jesus Christ- requiri...

Officeology Ep. 4: Why Mark Vander Hart Travels to Latvia from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.949463

In this episode of Officeology, Rev. Mark Vander Hart, Associate Professor of Old Testament Studies, reflects on his annual trip to Latvia that he took this summer. --The question is- Why does Rev....

Round Table Ep. 97: Republication: The Biblical Data from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.948700

After introducing the doctrine of republication, Rev. Andrew Compton, Dr. Marcus Mininger, and Dr. J. Mark Beach continue their conversation now as they turn to the biblical data. What does Scriptu...

Officeology Ep. 5: Our Olivet Discourse from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.947933

A long time ago and not too far away, Director of Enrollment Brian Blummer made his way down to Bourbonnais, IL to exhibit at Olivet Nazarene University. What happened next- We'll let Brian take it...

Round Table Ep. 98: Republication: Practical Implications from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.947209

In this concluding episode on the doctrine of republication, Rev. Andrew Compton, Dr. Marcus Mininger, and Dr. J. Mark Beach speak to the practical implications that holding to this view of the Mos...

Round Table Ep. 99: The Purposes of Church Discipline from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.946227

Back behind the microphone with us is Dr. Alan Strange. A while back he reflected for a few episodes on church discipline and ended by mentioning that there are three classical purposes of church d...

Round Table Ep. 100: Church Discipline and Humility from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.945490

Can you believe that this is episode 100- It has been such a fun ride producing these episodes with our incredible faculty here at Mid-America Reformed Seminary, hearing their edifying and challeng...

Round Table Ep. 101: The Reformation of Marriage from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.944712

In today's episode, Dr. Strange pivots from church discipline to focus on marriage, particularly the Reformation's perspective on marriage.

Round Table Ep. 102: The Reformation, Women, and Divorce from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.943933

In our last episode, Dr. Alan Strange, Professor of Church History, elaborated on the Reformation and its view towards marriage. He continues to track with that, this time focusing on the Reformati...

Round Table Ep. 103: A Biblical Theology of Worship Part I from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.943216

In this week's episode, Rev. Andrew Compton joins Dr. Glen Clary, pastor of Providence Presbyterian Church in Pflugerville, TX, and adjunct professor of Liturgics here at Mid-America Reformed Semin...

Round Table Ep. 104: A Biblical Theology of Worship Part II from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.942170

In today's episode, Rev. Andrew Compton and Dr. Glen Clary revisit the biblical theology of worship, particularly as they ponder the question- What is going on on a cosmic spiritual level when we g...

Round Table Ep. 105: Reformed Worship and Liturgy from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.941377

In today's episode, Dr. J. Mark Beach, Professor of Doctrinal and Ministerial Studies, joins Rev. Compton and Dr. Clary on the podcast to explore Reformed worship and liturgy, its history, essentia...

Round Table Ep. 106: Worship: Some Questions and Answers from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.940598

In today's episode, Dr. J. Mark Beach, Rev. Andrew Compton, and Dr. Glen Clary wrap up the conversation on worship as they seek to address some common questions and answers related to worship, such...

Round Table Ep. 107: A Book About Social Justice Pt 1 from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.939842

In today's episode, Rev. Andrew Compton introduces us to a fascinating read on social justice- -Confronting Injustice Without Compromising Truth- by Thaddeus Williams.

Round Table Ep. 108: A Book About Social Justice Pt 2 from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.938807

In today's episode, Rev. Andrew Compton continues his review of -Confronting Injustice without Compromising- Truth by Thaddeus Williams. He looks at Williams' assessment of the -gospel question- an...

Round Table Ep. 109: The Doctrine of Scripture from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.938058

In today's episode, Dr. Venema begins a series on a critical matter that we see happening in the church today- the discussion around homosexuality and the church's response to it. Of utmost importa...

Round Table Ep. 110: The Bible and Homosexuality from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.937309

In today's episode, Dr. Venema begins to look at Scripture, starting in Genesis as a basis for human sexuality. He then looks at various texts in the Old and New Testaments concerned with homosexua...

Round Table Ep. 111: The Bible, Homosexuality, and Revisionism from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.936547

In today's episode, Dr. Venema continues his review of some New Testament Scripture passages on the issue of homosexuality and then begins to assess the revisionist interpretation of them- that is,...

Round Table Ep. 112: Homosexuality and Pastoral Guidance from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.935808

In today's episode, Dr. Venema wraps up our series on homosexuality by providing a crucial component in this matter- pastoral guidance.

Round Table Ep. 113: Looking at Christmas Hymns Pt. 1 from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.934788

In these last remaining days of 2021, and as we particularly look forward to celebrating Christmas with friends and family, some of us are, no doubt, also looking forward to singing carols and Chri...

Round Table Ep. 114: Looking at Christmas Hymns Pt. 2 from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.934057

In our last episode of 2021, Dr. Strange continues to examine Christmas hymns, this time looking at -Once in Royal David's City.-

Round Table Ep. 115: Conditional Forgiveness and Repentance from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.933187

We are looking forward to this new year of podcasting- We have a great lineup of episodes in store for your listening pleasure. In this first episode of the new year, Dr. J. Mark Beach will be taki...

Round Table Ep. 116: The Function of Repentance from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.931959

Dr. J. Mark Beach, Professor of Ministerial and Doctrinal Studies, continues the conversation on forgiveness and repentance, this time looking more closely at the function of repentance. What is in...

Round Table Ep. 117: Forgiving Like God from 2022-02-21T23:20:33.898545

In today's episode, Dr. J. Mark Beach concludes the discussion on conditional forgiveness and repentance by describing forgiving as God forgives.

Round Table Ep. 37: Defining Christ & Culture from 2022-02-17T11:09:23.269400

This week we begin a new series of episodes on Christ and Culture, led by three of our professors - Dr. Alan Strange, Dr. Marcus Mininger, and Dr. Cornelis Venema - who start out by giving some ver...

Round Table Ep. 35: The Pros of the Church and Technology from 2022-02-02T02:44:49.364251

Our Manager of Marketing, Jared Luttjeboer, sat down with Rev. Andrew Compton to talk about the pros of the relationship between the church and technology and media. No doubt your church's media pr...

Round Table Ep. 36: The Cons of the Church and Technology ... And Why We Podcast from 2022-02-02T02:44:49.363504

Last week Rev. Compton and Manager of Marketing, Jared Luttjeboer, talked about the pros of the relationship between the church and technology- this time, they talk about the cons of this relations...

Round Table Ep. 33: Philosophy and History of Doctrine Books to Read Before Seminary from 2021-12-20T07:32:14.562530

In this brief episode, Dr. Beach continues the discussion on important books to read before seminary, this time directing prospective theology students to books on philosophy, modern theology, and ...

Round Table Ep. 34:Systematic Theology and Hermeneutics Books to Read Before Seminary from 2021-12-20T07:32:14.561692

Dr. Beach and Rev. Compton have been talking about important books to read before Seminary. In this final episode, they round out this discussion on books by talking about various volumes of system...

Round Table Ep. 30: B.B. Warfield and the Dangers of Theological Studies from 2021-12-06T08:11:02.464107

Dr. J. Mark Beach and Dr. Cornelis Venema continue their discussion on B.B. Warfield's essay on -The Religious Life of Theological Students,- this time addressing the lurking dangers nearby that at...

Round Table Ep. 31: B.B. Warfield on Overcoming the Dangers of Theological Studies from 2021-12-06T08:11:02.462794

In the last part of Warfield's essay, he offers his thoughts on some remedies and solutions to counter the hidden dangers of theological studies, such as a communal life of worship and prayer in a ...

Round Table Ep. 32: Important Books to Read Before Seminary from 2021-12-06T08:11:02.461765

This week we begin a new trilogy of episodes about books. We're a seminary ... you knew this was bound to happen. Dr. Beach and Rev. Compton sat down and traded their thoughts on books that prospec...

Round Table Ep. 29: B.B. Warfield on Theological Studies and a Life of Piety from 2021-11-29T13:17:58.364060

Dr. Beach and Dr. Venema sit down to analyze B.B. Warfield's address on -The Religious Life of Theological Students,- keeping this first question in mind- Is the academic study of the Bible or theo...

Round Table Ep. 28: Dr. Strange, Imputation of Christ, and COVID-19 from 2021-11-23T09:17:03.485570

In this Round Table episode, you'll get to hear a conversation between Jared Luttjeboer and Dr. Alan Strange on his book, -Imputation of the Active Obedience of Christ in the Westminster Standards....

Round Table Ep. 24: Dr. Eric Watkins on Worship and Preaching from 2021-10-26T22:24:20.996523

For this episode of Round Table, Dr. J. Mark Beach had the opportunity to interview one of our newest Instructors, Dr. Erick Watkins, on the subject of liturgics and preaching.

Round Table Ep. 25: Christianity and the Old Testament from 2021-10-26T22:24:20.995704

Join Rev. Andrew Compton, Rev. Mark Vander Hart, and Dr. J. Mark Beach as they explore a new three part series on the importance of the Old Testament for Christians.

Round Table Ep. 26: The Doctrine of God and the Old Testament from 2021-10-26T22:24:20.994400

In this episode of Round Table, our faculty discuss amongst each other the continuity of the gospel in the Old Testament, particularly thinking of the question- Is the God of the Old Testament trul...

Round Table Ep. 27: Christ and the Old Testament from 2021-10-26T22:24:20.993597

One thing we find in the New Testament is that there is an appeal to understanding the work of Christ through the Old Testament. In this Round Table, our professors will speak to this question of C...

The Imperfect Pastor: The most important practice of vocational ministry from 2021-10-09T22:18:10.433059

Round Table Ep. 23: Biblical Studies: Engaging the Academy from 2021-10-09T22:18:10.432286

In our last episode, our faculty spent some time talking about Biblical Theology. What you're going to hear from them today is how biblical studies are being practiced -out there,- in the academy, ...

The Imperfect Pastor: The local experience of vocational ministry from 2021-10-06T08:29:04.641233

The Imperfect Pastor: The work-rest-limits of vocational ministry from 2021-09-28T06:50:36.294369

Vocational ministry pressures leaders to know everything, fix everything and be everywhere at once. But the wise tell us that our passionate work requires strategic rest. We have to pause in order ...

Round Table Ep. 22: Biblical Studies: Instruction at Mid-America from 2021-09-21T14:37:43.748402

As we continue our discussion on biblical studies, we now move into biblical studies courses that are taken by our students. What does instruction at Mid-America look like, particularly in the clas...

Round Table Ep. 21: Biblical Studies: The Languages from 2021-09-12T21:38:28.346899

We're launching into a new three-part series on Biblical Studies here at Mid-America Reformed Seminary. We thought we'd take some time to discuss what it means to do biblical scholarship, and we th...

Round Table Ep. 20: Rev. Danny Patterson on Counselling from 2021-09-10T14:46:31.693940

We had the privilege of having Rev. Danny Patterson come to campus for a week, teaching a portion of the Introduction to Counselling course. He sat down with Rev. Andrew Compton, who teaches the Ap...

Round Table Ep. 19: Outreach Part 3 from 2021-09-09T04:34:00.709264

The faculty of Mid-America have been talking about the work of the church and its efforts to be -outward- facing, to be looking out in mission, and specifically what it means to contextualize the m...

Round Table Ep. 16: Rev. Greg Bylsma on Advanced Preaching from 2021-08-26T06:20:37.661505

It is our pleasure to bring to you this special episode outside of our regular cycle of discussions with our Faculty. --This past month we had 2nd and 3rd-year students arrive on campus before the ...

Round Table Ep. 17: Outreach Part 1 from 2021-08-26T06:20:37.660807

The Apostle Paul says in 1 Timothy chapter 4, -Command and teach these things. Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in p...

Round Table Ep. 18: Outreach Part 2 from 2021-08-26T06:20:37.660192

In our last episode our faculty spent time discussing the biblical backdrop to the question of being -outward facing,-, and they started talking about this idea of -contextualization- at the end. W...

Round Table Ep. 15: Natural Law Part 3 from 2021-08-17T05:40:42.962831

We've been talking a lot about Natural Law in the past two episodes, and we've seen some of the limits of how some might appeal to Natural Law as though it would somehow be a silver bullet that wou...

Round Table Ep. 14: Natural Law Part 2 from 2021-08-10T20:40:03.672237

Part 1 of Natural Law introduced the subject matter, but now we want to understand a little bit more about it, particularly how it functions in society. Once more at the Table in speaking order are...

Old Testament Origins and the Question of God Lecture 3 from 2021-07-28T08:05:09.347628

Dr. Craig Bartholomew joins us in presenting his third lecuture in the 2019 Fall Lecture series, titled -Old Testament Origins and the Question of God - Myth in the Ancient Near East and the Old Te...

Round Table Ep.13: Natural Law Pt. 1 from 2021-07-28T08:05:09.346361

Well, you've heard the Professors of Mid-America discuss justification, systematic theology, preaching, and the Puritans. Now they're here to talk about this topic of -Natural Law.- What is natural...

Old Testament Origins and the Question of God Lecture 2 from 2021-07-21T05:58:21.088011

Dr. Craig Bartholomew joins us in presenting his second lecture in the 2019 Fall Lecture series, titled -Old Testament Origins and the Question of God - A Threefold Cord is Not Easily Broken- The H...

Old Testament Origins and the Question of God Lecture 1 from 2021-07-09T19:38:51.685492

Dr. Craig Bartholomew joins us in presenting his first lecture in the 2019 Fall Lecture series, titled -Old Testament Origins and the Question of God - Listening for God's Address- A Communicative ...

Round Table Ep. 12: The Puritans - What & Where from 2021-07-03T21:31:15.569564

Addressing the Puritans once again in speaking order are Professor of Church History, Dr. Alan Strange, Professor of Doctrinal Studies, -Dr. J. Mark Beach, Old Testament Professor, Rev. Andrew Comp...

Round Table Ep. 11: The Puritans - Who & When from 2021-06-30T11:14:50.553038

There has been a -revival- of Puritans in the half-century. What should we know about Puritans so as to understand better their value for the church in the 21st century- Let's make room for Faculty...

The Formation and Basis of the New Testament Canon: Sufficient Grounds Pt. 2 from 2021-06-22T18:43:10.660267

Dr. Marcus Mininger leads the Fall Evening Class on the New Testament Canon.----Lecture -4- -Sufficient Grounds-The NT's Self-Attestation and Our Full Assurance Pt. 2-

The Formation and Basis of the New Testament Canon: Sufficient Grounds from 2021-06-11T08:02:44.977826

Dr. Marcus Mininger leads the Fall Evening Class on the New Testament Canon.----Lecture -3- -Sufficient Grounds-The NT's Self-Attestation and Our Full Assurance-

Round Table Ep. 10: Preaching: Catechetical & Confessional Preaching from 2021-06-10T04:19:48.975564

In this particular podcast episode, we wanted our fine professors to discuss specifically what it means to teach -the whole counsel of God,- to preach sound doctrine, to be diligent in season and o...

The Formation and Basis of the New Testament Canon: Process of Deliberation from 2021-06-02T08:55:39.704262

Dr. Marcus Mininger leads the Fall Evening Class on the New Testament Canon.----Lecture -1- Important but Underwhelming Agreement- The Church's Original Process of Deliberation and Subsequent Quest...

Round Table Ep. 9: Preaching: Exegetical, Biblical, and Christ-Centered from 2021-05-15T05:26:48.381098

We spoke last time about the importance of preaching, covering a range of topics there, but we thought it would be useful to dig down a little deeper into specifically what is entailed in preaching...

The Formation and Basis of the New Testament Canon: Sufficient Questions from 2021-05-15T05:26:48.380175

Dr. Marcus Mininger leads the Fall Evening Class on the New Testament Canon.----Lecture -1- Sufficient Questions- Inquiring Deeply Enough about Canonicity

Round Table Ep. 7: The Ministerial Apprenticeship Program from 2021-05-05T07:25:55.563537

Rev. Andrew Compton, Dr. J. Mark Beach, and Rev. Mark Vander Hart discuss the Ministerial Apprenticeship Program and its implications for a healthy seminary education as students seek to enter into...

Round Table Ep. 8: Preaching: Its Importance from 2021-05-05T07:25:55.562896

Rev. Andrew Compton, Rev. Mark Vander Hart, Dr. J. Mark Beach, - Dr. Alan Strange sit down together for this latest installment in the Round Table podcasts to discuss the importance of preaching in...

(2) Understanding the Insanity of Addiction from 2021-04-15T05:18:48.148294

Round Table Ep. 2: Justification and the Gospel Part 1 from 2021-04-15T05:18:48.147393

Round Table Ep. 3: Justification and the Gospel Part 2 from 2021-04-15T05:18:48.146547

In part 2, Rev. Andrew Compton, Dr. Alan Strange, and Dr. J. Mark Beach explain how justification and the gospel concretely affect pastor's preaching, their leading of worship, their planning of wo...

Round Table Ep. 4: Systematic Theology Part 1 from 2021-04-15T05:18:48.145897

In this new -Round Table- series, professors Rev. Andrew Compton, Dr. Cornelis Venema, Dr. J. Mark Beach, and Dr. Alan Strange lend their voices to the subject of Systematic Theology- what is it- I...

Round Table Ep. 5: Systematic Theology Part 2 from 2021-04-15T05:18:48.145264

In part 1 of -Systematic Theology,- those very words were used quite a bit. But what exactly is systematic theology, and what are its various components-----Join our Faculty once more as they answe...

Round Table Ep. 6: Systematic Theology Part 3 from 2021-04-15T05:18:48.144607

Our professors have been discussing at length the subject of Systematic Theology. Now time to hear them speak more specifically on the role of Systematic Theology in their classrooms.----Most of yo...

Systematic Theology Books You Should Read from 2021-04-15T05:18:48.143643

Professors of Mid-America describe resources for those who wish to study Systematic Theology for themselves.

(3) Assurance of Salvation from 2021-04-07T08:41:55.839870

(4) Implications of the Five Points of Doctrine for the Preaching of the Gospel from 2021-04-07T08:41:55.839231

(1) Understanding the Insanity of Addiction from 2021-04-07T08:41:55.838571

(2) But for the Grace of God from 2021-04-06T03:42:18.974063

(1) History, Background, and Acts of the Synod of Dort from 2021-03-26T00:06:53.630610

Round Table Ep. 1: Salvation of the Infants of Believers from 2021-03-25T00:06:31.888172

Rev. Mark Vander Hart, Rev. Andrew Compton, Dr. Cornelis Venema, and Dr. J. Mark Beach gather together for a round table discussion for our first ever podcast recording of --- -Round Table- --- a m...

The Key to Interpreting Symbolism in Revelation (1) from 2021-03-06T00:07:22.755973

A Case Study: the Two Witnesses in Revelation 11:1-13 (2) from 2021-03-06T00:07:22.755072

A Case Study: Babylon the Great in Revelation 18 (focusing on 18:4-5) (3) from 2021-03-06T00:07:22.754256

(4 of 4) What Happens After I Die?: The New Heavens and Earth from 2021-03-04T00:20:33.866888

Part 4 of 4 of -What Happens After I Die--, presented by Dr. Cornelis Venema, titled -The New Heavens and Earth.-----The four sessions will address such questions as- What becomes of the believer w...