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Cincy Reformed Podcast is a podcast of Westside Reformed Church (URCNA) in Cincinnati, OH. Pastors Zac (Mdiv, Westminster Seminary California) and Brandon (MAR, Westminster Theological Seminary) discuss matters of theology, history, apologetics, contemporary issues, and more.
Episodes
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
In this episode, Pastors Zac and Brandon give reflections on the recently held Synod within the URC. Zac explains what a Synod is, and also recaps some of the debates that took place at Synod Niagara. Brandon compares and contrasts a URC Synod with his previous experience of SBC assemblies.
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Why is it important to hear afresh of God's absolution of your sin? Is there a place for absolution within Christian worship? In this episode, Pastor Zac explains absolution and its place within the church's liturgy.
For more information, see:
Lost Keys: Absolution (feat. Pastor Daniel Hyde) by Cincy Reformed
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Do you feel like your prayers are sometimes dull or lack depth and structure? A helpful acronym to think though is A.C.T.S., which stands for Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. In this episode, Pastors Zac and Brandon walk through the acronym, showing its biblical basis and practical relevance.
For more information, see:
Why Pray Liturgical Prayers? by Cincy Reformed
Liturgical Forms and Prayers by URCNA
Be Thou My Vision: A Liturgy for Daily Devotions by Johnny Gibson
Sacred Dissertations on the Lord's Prayer by Herman Witsius
Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions
Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God by Timothy Keller
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Do you feel like your prayers are sometimes dull or lack depth and structure? A helpful acronym to think though is A.C.T.S., which stands for Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. In this episode, Pastors Zac and Brandon walk through the acronym, showing its biblical basis and practical relevance.
For more information, see:
Why Pray Liturgical Prayers? by Cincy Reformed
Be Thou My Vision: A Liturgy for Daily Devotions by Johnny Gibson
Sacred Dissertations on the Lord's Prayer by Herman Witsius
Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions
Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God by Timothy Keller
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Rev. Matthew Joyner, the Rector of Trinity Reformed Episcopal Church in Mason, OH was the speaker of this year's annual Reformation Day Conference held by Westside Reformed Church. Rev. Joyner is a former Orthodox Priest; in this episode he tells his story and why he left the Orthodox Church for the Reformation tradition (You can learn more about his transition from Orthodoxy to Anglicanism here).
For more information on the Protestant Reformation, see:
Movie
Documentary
Articles
Books
Martin Luther (For Young Readers) by Simonette Carr
Luther on the Christian Life: Cross and Freedom by Carl Trueman
The European Reformations by Carter Lindberg
The Unquenchable Flame: Discovering the Heart of the Reformation by Michael Reeves
John Calvin: For a New Reformation ed. by Derek Thomas and John Tweeddale
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Do you struggle to read your Bible well? Do you want to learn how to interpret the Bible better? Are you applying the text of Scripture accurately to your life? In this episode, Pastors Brandon and Zac answer these questions and more.
For more information, see:
Thinking God's Thoughts: An Introduction to a Pilgrim Worldview by J. Brandon Burks
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
Do you struggle to read your Bible well? Do you want to learn how to interpret the Bible better? Are you applying the text of Scripture accurately to your life? In this episode, Pastors Brandon and Zac answer these questions and more.
For more information, see:
Thinking God's Thoughts: An Introduction to a Pilgrim Worldview by J. Brandon Burks
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
What are different ways of studying God's Word? What does it mean when people say they are doing "biblical theology" or "systematic theology"? Is there a theology that studies church history? In this episode, Pastors Brandon and Zac explore these questions and others.
For more information, see:
Thinking God's Thoughts: An Introduction to a Pilgrim Worldview by J. Brandon Burks
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
What are different ways of studying God's Word? What does it mean when people say they are doing "biblical theology" or "systematic theology"? Is there a theology that studies church history? In this episode, Pastors Brandon and Zac explore these questions and others.
For more information, see:
Thinking God's Thoughts: An Introduction to a Pilgrim Worldview by J. Brandon Burks
Monday Oct 10, 2022
Monday Oct 10, 2022
In this episode, Pastor Brandon interviews Rev. Matthew Joyner, the Rector of Trinity Reformed Episcopal Church in Mason, OH. Rev. Joyner will be speaking at the 2022 Reformation Day Conference on October 30 at 6:00 PM, hosted by Westside Reformed Church.
For more information on the Reformation, see:
Movie
Documentary
Books
Martin Luther (For Young Readers) by Simonette Carr
Luther on the Christian Life: Cross and Freedom by Carl Trueman
The European Reformations by Carter Lindberg
The Unquenchable Flame: Discovering the Heart of the Reformation by Michael Reeves