Cincy Reformed Podcast

Is the Roman Catholic Church Shifting on Homosexuality? (Audio)

Is the Roman Catholic Church shifting their view on homosexuality? Officially, the Catholic Catechism asserts that Scripture views homosexuality as a "grave depravity," which is why Catholic Tradition has declared it "intrinsically disordered," and "contrary to the natural law." Regarding acceptance, the Catechism says, "Under no circumstances can they be approved." For those struggling with same-sex attraction, the Church wrote, "Homosexual persons are called to chastity." Likewise, Pope Benedict XVI affirmed that homosexual acts are "grave sins," and that "Deep-seated homosexual tendencies" are "objectively disordered." But is Pope Francis reshaping this official view by blessing same-sex couples? 

For more information, see: 

The Briefing by Albert Mohler

Vatican II Inclusivism by Reformed Forum 

Priests, scholars ask Church leaders to request the Pope withdraw Fiducia Supplicans by Life Site News

Changes and Updates for 2024

Many exciting things are happening in 2024. Westside Reformed Church is moving into a new building and will, subsequently, have to undergo a name change as well. Also, Pastor Brandon is now the church planter for Christ Reformed Church in Northern Kentucky. This means that there will be changes also to the podcast in 2024. In this episode we go over those exciting changes! 

Changes and Updates for 2024 (Audio)

Many exciting things are happening in 2024. Westside Reformed Church is moving into a new building and will, subsequently, have to undergo a name change as well. Also, Pastor Brandon is now the church planter for Christ Reformed Church in Northern Kentucky. This means that there will be changes also to the podcast in 2024. In this episode we go over those exciting changes! 

The Song of Mary

In this episode Pastors Zac and Brandon discuss the Song of Mary from Luke 1:46-56. 

For more information, see: 

Song of Mary from the Trinity Psalter Hymnal 

The Song of Mary (Audio)

In this episode Pastors Zac and Brandon discuss the Song of Mary from Luke 1:46-56. 

 

For more information, see: 

Song of Mary from the Trinity Psalter Hymnal 

Who was Guido de Bres?

Who was Guido de Bres, the author of the Belgic Confession of Faith? In this episode, Pastors Brandon and Zac survey the life of de Bres. 

For more information, see: 

The Belgic Confession of Faith (online)

The Belgic Confession (hardcover) 

Faithfulness Under Fire: The Story of Guide de Bres (children's books) by William Boekestein

Three Men Came to Heidelberg and Glorious Heretic: The Story of Guido de Bres by Thea B. Van Halsema 

With Heart and Mouth: An Exposition of the Belgic Confession by Daniel Hyde

Who Was Guido de Bres? (Audio only)

Who was Guido de Bres, the author of the Belgic Confession of Faith? In this episode, Pastors Brandon and Zac survey the life of de Bres. 

For more information, see: 

The Belgic Confession of Faith (online)

The Belgic Confession (hardcover) 

Faithfulness Under Fire: The Story of Guide de Bres (children's books) by William Boekestein

Three Men Came to Heidelberg and Glorious Heretic: The Story of Guido de Bres by Thea B. Van Halsema 

With Heart and Mouth: An Exposition of the Belgic Confession by Daniel Hyde

What Makes a Valid Baptism?

What makes a baptism valid? Is a bathtub baptism performed by a family member a valid baptism? Is a Roman Catholic baptism a valid baptism? In this episode, pastors Zac and Brandon think through those necessary elements of baptism.

Do You Observe Advent?

In this week's episode, Pastor Zac reflects on the word "Advent" and what it means for us, especially during the month of December. 

For more information, see: 

O Come, O Come Emmanuel: A Liturgy for Daily Worship from Advent to Epiphany by Jonathan Gibson 

Who Was Cornelius Van Til?

Who was Cornelius Van Til? In this episode, Pastor Brandon surveys his biography and contributions to theology and apologetics. 

For more information, see: 

Cornelius Van Til: Reformed Apologist and Churchman (book) by John Muether

Van Til the Evangelist (article) by K. Scott Oliphint 

To Protect Christ's Little Ones (article) by Allen Guelzo

Cornelius Van Til (article) by Robert den Dulk

Christian Apologetics (book) by Cornelius Van Til 

Essays on Christian Education (book) by Cornelius Van Til 

A Christian Theory of Knowledge (book) by Cornelius Van Til 

History and Nature of Apologetics: Faith, Reason, and Theistic Proofs (lecture) by Cornelius Van Til 

Be Ye Steadfast, Unmovable, Always Abounding in the Work of the Lord (sermon) by Cornelius Van Til