What happens when a society as a whole rebels against God's covenant? When christians scratch their head and ask "Why is this happening to us?" Our guest today, Ray Simmons of The Confessionalists, provides remarkably simple insight into our current cultural climate: we have transgressed God's covenant and have brought a curse upon our land. The solution? Repentance and confession of Christ as Lord.  Find Ray Simmons' work at theconfessionalists.com  Link to the talk by Rushdoony...

At the heart of the debate between millennial positions is the timing and nature of Christ's seating on the throne of David. In today's episode, we make the case that the resurrection and ascension of Christ is the fulfillment of those prophecies. 

The table privileges of covenant children is one of the most hotly debated subjects in the reformed world. Today, we review a book that delves into the case for why baptized children should be admitted to the Lord's Table.

The last of our Christmas episodes this year, we're reviewing a book that defends the thesis that Jesus was indeed born on December 25th and that the ancient celebration of Hanukkah was a celebration prefiguring Christ. We talk Christian vs Pagan Christmas as well as how the regulative principle relates to the celebration of Christmas. A very interesting, thought provoking book.

As the advent season draws to a close, we wanted to bring up an especially helpful Christmas resource. The Dawn of Redeeming Grace by Sinclair Ferguson is an excellent advent devotional that delves into some wonderful studies on the incarnation from Matthew's Gospel. Pick it up wherever books are sold.

Establishing a Christian household is hard. Christmas time often makes it a little easier. This week, we're discussing using the momentum of the advent season to propel us into regular family worship. Also, lest we be called curmudgeons, we discuss our favorite christmas movies and the essential Christian truths that can be found in unlikely places.

Christmas is a time of great joy, feasting, singing and general merriment. We love Christmas time. In this episode we discuss the importance of a consistent optimistic view of the life and work of Christ from Christmas, all through the year.

This week's Born to Read is about an article from The Journal of Christian Reconstruction Vol. 15 called "Reconstructing Postmillennialism." An important essay in the eschatological discussion particularly within the postmillennial camp. The article can be found here: https://chalcedon.edu/resources/books/jcr-vol-xv-symposium-on-eschatology 

"The Church" is often a very vague term. Today, we discuss the importance of regular, faithful, church attendance with the local body of believers. We briefly discuss the nature of a true church, but the larger part of the conversation is about the necessity of worship as a matter of sacrifice. 

If you're an author that uses two initials instead of your first name, it automatically ups your cool factor. In this case, RL Watson writes a terrific introductory book on covenant theology called "Forgotten Covenant." We thoroughly enjoyed this one.  Thanks to Mr Watson for sending us the book to review. Buy it on Amazon or directly from Ark House Press.

Today we are joined by Pastor, Author, and Podcast Host C.R. Wiley to talk about the model of a biblically victorious household. There is no question we are at war with the principalities and powers of this world. As we seek to tear down these strongholds that oppose the kingdom of Christ, it is the small faithfulness that leads to mighty victories. The faithfulness of a biblical household is one of the most potent weapons against the enemy.  Pastor Wiley - crwiley.com Jeremiah's Blog -...

There are times where our misconceptions of certain doctrines can keep us from understanding or believing them. Today, Jeremiah and Tim discuss how they overcame early misconceptions of Postmillennial Preterism, and how that process can help avoid making emotional straw man arguments and instead engage in overall productive theological discussions. Jeremiah's Blog: forhisreign.org Tim's Blog: bornwithteeth.com

All good stories have a hero and a dragon. Often the redemptive story of history is told as though the dragon is more powerful than the dragon-slayer. Today, we're discussing the postmillennial perspectives on Satan and his present status.  The talk Tim referenced about demons: https://youtu.be/mZZQ60USSyQ Jeremiah's Blog: forhisreign.org Tim's Blog: bornwithteeth.com

Resistance to tyranny is a significant part of the Christian tradition. Dr Sunshine lays out a historic case for why Christians should be aware of how serious governmental tyranny is. 

Today, we examine some of the common interpretations of Revelation 20 and the first resurrection. Is it Spiritual or Physical?  

How should we view our children? Are they in the covenant or out? Today we discuss a very important essay by Robert Rayburn who encourages the reader to think very carefully about the covenant status of their children.

Is persecution evidence against postmillennialism? What does an optimistic eschatology do with suffering and hard times? Today, we discuss.

What does a Christian home look like? Today we discuss an excellent book on the biblical principles for raising godly children.  Again, we're not sponsored by Canon Press...yet(???)

Season 2 begins with a discussion on strategic cultural engagement. We also drop some big news about the future of the podcast! 

A few weeks ago, we did an episode addressing some common objections to Postmillennialism. This week, we circle back to answer a few more significant objections. 

The phrase "Cage Stage Calvinist" is a label given aptly to a stereotypical new Calvinist. Today, we discuss what causes the cage stage, how to avoid it, and the times where a passionate defense of sound doctrine is appropriate.  

As we keep Voddie Baucham in our prayers due to his heart condition, we do a book review of one of his classic works.  If you want to donate to help cover his medical expenses you can do so here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/voddie-baucham/donate

Following up our previous episode on the baptism of infants, is a recommended resource from Dr Phillp Kayser.

Today, we are delving into one of the most hotly contested practices in the church: baptism, and more specifically, the baptism of infants. In this episode, we lay out a brief, biblical defense of infant baptism.