Cincy Reformed Podcast

Fighting the Sin of Lust (Audio)

Scripture exhorts us, "Let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous" (Heb. 13:4), "The body is not meant for sexual immorality, but for the Lord," (1 Cor. 6:13), "But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality," (Ephesians. 5:3), and "Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry" (Col. 3:5). But what if a person feels trapped by lust? What are some practical ways to fight lust? In this episode, Pastors Brandon and Zac discuss these questions and more. 

For more information, see: 

Fighting Lust by Heath Lambert 

Stuck in Sexual Sin by Alastair Groves 

Lies that Fuel Disordered Sexual Desires by Craig Marshall

 

Are Arminians Pelagian?

When the Canons of Dort speak of "Pelagianism," of whom is it referring? Were the Remonstrants Pelagian? In this episode, Pastors Brandon and Zac discuss the these questions and more. 

For more information, see: 

The Canons of Dort. 

Saving the Reformation: The Pastoral Theology of the Canons of Dort by Robert Godfrey 

Crisis in the Reformed Church: Essays in Commemoration of the Great Synod of Dort  ed. by Peter Y. De Jong

But for the Grace of God: An Exposition of the Canons of Dort by Cornelius Venema

Are Arminians Pelagian? (Audio only)

When the Canons of Dort speak of "Pelagianism," of whom is it referring? Were the Remonstrants Pelagian? In this episode, Pastors Brandon and Zac discuss the these questions and more. 

For more information, see: 

The Canons of Dort. 

Saving the Reformation: The Pastoral Theology of the Canons of Dort by Robert Godfrey 

Crisis in the Reformed Church: Essays in Commemoration of the Great Synod of Dort  ed. by Peter Y. De Jong

But for the Grace of God: An Exposition of the Canons of Dort by Cornelius Venema

Engaging the Source of ”Calvinism”

What is "Calvinism"? Can it really be summed up into five points? Is the acronym TULIP sufficient for our understanding of salvation? In this episode, Pastor Zac discusses the Canons of Dort. 

For more information, see: 

Saving the Reformation: The Pastoral Theology of the Canons of Dort by Robert Godfrey 

Crisis in the Reformed Church: Essays in Commemoration of the Great Synod of Dort  ed. by Peter Y. De Jong

But for the Grace of God: An Exposition of the Canons of Dort by Cornelius Venema

 

Eucharistic Miracle?

On September 8, 2023 it was claimed that a Eucharistic Miracle happened in Cincinnati, OH wherein the bread of the Lord's Supper became stained with physical blood. The samples were subsequently sent off for verification. In this podcast episode, Pastor Brandon reflects on this local event from a Reformed perspective. 

Should We Swear?

Should we swear? What about oaths? In this episode Pastor Zac discusses the Third Commandment. 

For more information, see: 

Heidelberg Catechism Qs. 99-102. 

Theories on Education from a Christian Perspective

How should children be educated? What is education? What is the goal of education? What should be taught? Are the children products of chance, or are they covenant children made in God's image? Are teachers passive chaperones or mature shepherds who lead with authority? Who shapes the curriculum and what is included? What is the standard for education? Numerous theories on education seek to answer these questions, but many of them are not from a Christian worldview. How should Christians understand the various theories at play in schools across the country? In this episode, Pastor Brandon discusses several theories of education from a biblical worldview. 

For more information, see: 

Philosophy and Education: An Introduction in Christian Perspective by George R. Knight 

Voices from the Past: Reformed Educators, ed. by Donald Oppewal

Essays on Christian Education by Cornelius Van Til 

 

The Word that Lifts Anxiety

In this episode, Pastor Brandon discusses Proverbs 12:25 and Psalm 45:1-6. What is the "good word" that lifts anxiety and gives hope to the heart? 

For more information, see: 

A Small Book for the Anxious Heart: Meditations on Fear, Worry, and Trust by Ed Welch 

Depression: Looking Up from the Stubborn Darkness by Ed Welch 

Overcoming Anxiety: Relief for Worried People by David Powlison 

"Paralyzing Fear," in Counseling the Hard Cases ed. by Heath Lambert 

The Salvation of Covenant Children

In this episode, Pastor Zac explores the salvation of covenant children from an article in the Canons of Dort (1.17):

Since we must make judgments about God’s will from his Word, which testifies that the children of believers are holy, not by nature but by virtue of the gracious covenant in which they together with their parents are included, godly parents ought not to doubt the election and salvation of their children whom God calls out of this life in infancy.

Foxes Destroy Vineyards, But God Makes New

In this episode, Pastor Brandon gives a devotional from Song of Songs 2:15. 

For more information, see: 

Sermon on Song 2:15 by Ian Duguid 

Song of Songs (Reformed Commentary) by Ian Duguid