Cincy Reformed Podcast

Joy and the Lord‘s Supper (Audio only)

When you think of the Lord's Supper, do you think of celebration and joy, or maybe of a more somber, penitent, self-examination? In this episode, Pastor Zac makes the case that the emphasis of the Lord's Supper ought to be one of a joyful celebration. Pastor Brandon interviews Pastor Zac on a range of issues, including covenant meals, the role of self-examination, and more. 

For more information, see: 

Lift Your Hearts on High by Ronald P. Byars 

The Lord's Supper: As the Sign and Meal of the New Testament by Guy Prentiss Waters 

Understanding Revelation 20:1-15 - The Millennial Reign of Christ and the Binding of Satan

In this episode, Pastors Brandon and Zac discuss one of the most controversial chapters in all of the Bible, namely, Revelation chapter 20. Is the "1,000 year reign of Christ" a future event? Or is the Millennium (1,000 yrs) right now? Also, what does it mean for Satan to be "bound"? Again, is this future or right now? These questions and others are unpacked in this episode. 

For more information, see: 

Revelation: A Shorter Commentary by G.K. Beale and David Campbell 

Revelation (Lectio Continua) by Joel Beeke 

Revelation (Reformed Expository) by Richard Phillips 

The Returning King: A Guide to the Book of Revelation by Vern Poythress 

A Case for Amillennialism: Understanding the End Times by Kim Riddlebarger 

Theonomy and Eschatology: Some Reflections on Postmillennialism by Richard B. Gaffin Jr.

Understanding Revelation 20:1-15 - The Millennial Reign of Christ and the Binding of Satan (Audio only)

In this episode, Pastors Brandon and Zac discuss one of the most controversial chapters in all of the Bible, namely, Revelation chapter 20. Is the "1,000 year reign of Christ" a future event? Or is the Millennium (1,000 yrs) right now? Also, what does it mean for Satan to be "bound"? Again, is this future or right now? These questions and others are unpacked in this episode. 

For more information, see: 

Revelation: A Shorter Commentary by G.K. Beale and David Campbell 

Revelation (Lectio Continua) by Joel Beeke 

Revelation (Reformed Expository) by Richard Phillips 

The Returning King: A Guide to the Book of Revelation by Vern Poythress 

A Case for Amillennialism: Understanding the End Times by Kim Riddlebarger 

Theonomy and Eschatology: Some Reflections on Postmillennialism by Richard B. Gaffin Jr.

The Problem of Evil

Philosopher David Hume pressed the question, "Is he [God] willing to prevent evil, but not able? then he is impotent. Is he able, but not willing? then is he malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Whence then is evil?" In this episode, Pastors Brandon and Zac open Scripture to discuss why evil exists and how God remains both "the overflowing source of all good" (Belgic Confession, Article 1) and so sovereign that "all things, in fact, come to us not by chance but by his fatherly hand" (Heidelberg Catechism, Q.27). The episode concludes with practical and pastoral advice on how to respond to suffering and persecution. 

For more information, see: 

Suffering and Sovereignty: John Flavel and the Puritans on Afflictive Providence by Brian Cosby 

Suffering and the Goodness of God ed. by Christopher Morgan and Robert Peterson 

God's Grace in Your Suffering by David Powlison 

How Long O Lord? Reflections on Suffering and Pain by D.A. Carson 

Know Why You Believe (chapter 9) by K. Scott Oliphint 

The Problem of Evil (Audio only)

Philosopher David Hume pressed the question, "Is he [God] willing to prevent evil, but not able? then he is impotent. Is he able, but not willing? then is he malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Whence then is evil?" In this episode, Pastors Brandon and Zac open Scripture to discuss why evil exists and how God remains both "the overflowing source of all good" (Belgic Confession, Article 1) and so sovereign that "all things, in fact, come to us not by chance but by his fatherly hand" (Heidelberg Catechism, Q.27). The episode concludes with practical and pastoral advice on how to respond to suffering and persecution. 

For more information, see: 

Suffering and Sovereignty: John Flavel and the Puritans on Afflictive Providence by Brian Cosby 

Suffering and the Goodness of God ed. by Christopher Morgan and Robert Peterson 

God's Grace in Your Suffering by David Powlison 

How Long O Lord? Reflections on Suffering and Pain by D.A. Carson 

Know Why You Believe (chapter 9) by K. Scott Oliphint 

A Sketch of the Reformation and its Doctrines

As we prepare for Reformation Day, pastors Zac and Brandon discuss the 16th Century Reformation, as well as the debates on authority and justification that were taking place at that time. 

For more information, see: 

Movie

Luther (2003)

Documentary 

Luther Documentary 

Reformation 500 Celebration

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 

A Sketch of the Reformation and its Doctrines (Audio only)

As we prepare for Reformation Day, pastors Zac and Brandon discuss the 16th Century Reformation, as well as the debates on authority and justification that were taking place at that time. 

For more information, see: 

Movie

Luther (2003)

Documentary 

Luther Documentary 

Reformation 500 Celebration

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 

 

Ten Reasons to Baptize Covenant Children

In this episode, Pastor Zac gives 10 reasons why Christian parents should baptize their children. Infant Baptism is not left over baggage from Roman Catholicism; it is something that is given to Christ's church in the pages of Holy Scripture. 

For more information, see: 

A Baptist Pastor Embraces Infant Baptism 

Are Covenant Children Christians? 

Infant Baptism 

Why Do We Baptize Our Children? 

Baptism, Covenant, Election 

Treasuring the Psalms (feat. Bill Boekestein)

In today's episode, we bring you the recording of the Pastors' Mini-Conference (2021) that was held at Westside Reformed Church (URC) in Cincinnati, OH. The topic of the conference was the Psalms, specifically singing Psalms in corporate worship on the Lord's Day. Rev. Boekestein also gave helpful advice for pastors and elders who might want to introduce Psalm-singing in their local church. 

For more information, see: 

Trinity Psalter Hymnal 

Learning to Love the Psalms by Robert Godfrey 

Sing A New Song: Recovering Psalm Singing for the Twenty-First Century by Joel Beeke and Anthony Selvaggio 

Why Should We Sing Psalms by Joel Beeke

The Flow of the Psalm by O. Palmer Robinson 

 

What is Theological Liberalism?

J. Gresham Machen rightly said that Liberalism is a different religion entirely from that of Christianity. In this episode, Pastors Zac and Brandon discuss the origin and characteristics of Theological Liberalism. 

For more information, see: 

Christianity and Liberalism by J. Gresham Machen 

A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: Theological Liberalism by R.C. Sproul 

Immanuel Kant by Shao Kai Tseng

A History of Western Philosophy and Theology (pp. 214-461) by John Frame 

Christianity and Barthianism (pp. 1-10, 240-273, 387-446) by Cornelius Van Til 

Machen's Christianity and Liberalism (Reformed Forum)

Van Til, Barth, and Liberalism (Reformed Forum)

Liberalism, the Different Religion (Reformed Forum)

The Fundamentalist-Modernist Controversy and the Spirit of Schleiermacher  (Reformed Forum)

Christianity and Liberalism Today by Michael Horton