ReformedCast

Special Announcement

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Wed, 21 May 2014 23:32:33 +0000

Dear Friends:

Over the last three years or so, I have slowly come to embrace the Law/Gospel distinction as well as Two Kingdom Theology. It is my conviction that these originate from Holy Scripture, and are held by some who are confessionally Reformed, especially in the Continental Reformed tradition. These tenets are also held by Confessional Lutherans.

We have not been members in any Reformed church since our move to Florida last year. During the last several months, I have spent considerable time weighing the claims of both Lutheran Theology and Reformed theology, in toto, against Holy Scripture. This has not been an easy journey or study. Reformed / Covenant Theology and its accompanying soteriology (TULIP), which I have called my own for about eight years, is a very logical, consistent, and reasonable position. However, Sola Scriptura is not always perfectly consistent with our reason. Therefore, I, along with my family, have decided to embrace Confessional Lutheranism, as we believe it to be the more Biblical, Christ-centered position, as expressed in the Book of Concord. We have begun attending, and plan to join, a Confessionally Lutheran church in Fort Myers, FL.

The ReformedCast podcast, located at reformedcast.com, will be discontinued effective immediately. Listeners may download episodes until June 15, 2014, at which time the MP3 episodes will be removed and the website shut down.

I have throughly enjoyed producing the ReformedCast during the last nearly 4 years now, and I really appreciate the listeners' comments and feedback. Some of my Lutheran friends have encouraged me to start a new Lutheran podcast. I certainly intend to do so later on this year, when I better understand Lutheran theology so that I may more intelligently discuss it on a level that a podcast host should.

Thank you all again, and please continue to follow me on Facebook and Twitter. My Facebook name is Scott Oakland, and twitter account is @ScottOakland1.

Blessings,

Scott Oakland
Host, ReformedCast

Episode # 148 - Law and Gospel Pt. II

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 00:43:01 +0000

We welcome John Samson back for a discussion on the differences and relationship between law and Gospel. John serves as the pastor of King’s Church in Phoenix, AZ. John is a graduate of Elim Bible College (now re-named Regents Theological College). His written articles have been included in three new E-Books: The Work of the Trinity in Salvation (The Spirit’s Effectual Application of Christ’s Redemption to All the Father Has Given Him), Intro to Reformed Theology – A Calvinist Survival Guide, and The Doctrine of Regeneration. He is also the author of Twelve What Abouts – Answering Common Objections Concerning God’s Sovereignty In Election.

Episode # 147 - Introducing Theological Interpretation of Scripture

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 00:00:56 +0000

This time, we welcome Dr. Daniel Treier, author of the book Introducing Theological Interpretation of Scripture: Recovering a Scriptural Practice. Dr. Treier received his B.A. from Cedarville University, his M.Div. and Th.M. from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, and Ph.D. (Systematic Theology) from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Dr. Treier is also author ofProverbs & Ecclesiastes and Virtue and the Voice of God: Toward Theology As Wisdom, and co-editor of Co-Editor or Associate Editor of six other books, including the award-winning Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible.

Episode # 146 - The World Is Not Ours to Save

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 23:51:34 +0000

This time, we welcome Tyler Wigg-Stevenson, author of the book The World Is Not Ours to Save: Finding the Freedom to Do Good.
Tyler Wigg-Stevenson is the founder and director of the Two Futures Project, and also serves as chairman of the Global Task Force on Nuclear Weapons for the World Evangelical Alliance. He is also the author of Brand Jesus: Christianity in a Consumerist Age, a contributing editor at Sojourners magazine, politics columnist at Relevant magazine, and a regular writer and speaker on matters of faith and public life. Tyler is an ordained Baptist minister with degrees from Swarthmore College and Yale Divinity School.

Episode # 145 - Law and Gospel Pt. I

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 01:51:03 +0000

This week, we welcome back R. Scott Clark to the program to discuss law and gospel. Dr. Clark is professor of church history and historical theology at Westminster Seminary California since 1997, has also served as Academic Dean (1997-2000), and has also taught at Wheaton College, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, MS, and Concordia University Irvine. He has been a minister in the Reformed Church in the United States and is presently a minister in the United Reformed Churches in North America. Dr. Clark is presently a minister in the United Reformed Churches in North America. He has served congregations in Missouri and California, and also hosts the Office Hours and formerly the Heidelblog podcasts.

Episode # 144 - Calvinism: A History

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 01:08:50 +0000

This time, we welcome back Dr. Darryl G. Hart, author of the book Calvinism: A History. Dr. Hart is Visiting Assistant Professor of History at Hillsdale College. He earned his B.A in film from Temple University, his M.A.R. in Theology/Church History from Westminster Theological Seminary, his M.T.S. in American Religious History from Harvard University, his M.A. in history from Johns Hopkins University, and his Ph.D. in American History from Johns Hopkins University. He blogs regularly atoldlife.org.

Episode # 143 - Dutch Calvinism In Modern America

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 01:12:00 +0000

We welcome back to the broadcast Dr. James Bratt, author of Dutch Calvinism in Modern America: A History of a Conservative Subculture. Dr. Bratt holds a B.A., History from Calvin College, and a Ph.D. fromYale University, with specialties in American intellectual and religious history and the history of immigration. He is also author of the books Dutch Calvinism in Modern America and Abraham Kuyper: A Centennial Reader.

Episode # 142 - 10 Sacred Cows in Christianity That Need to be Tipped

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 01:36:42 +0000

We welcome back to the program Jared Moore. This time, we will discuss his new book 10 Sacred Cows in Christianity That Need to be Tipped. Jared Moore has served in pastoral ministry in a Southern Baptist context for 13 years. He currently pastors New Salem Baptist Church in Hustonville, KY. He is also author of The Harry Potter Bible Study: Enjoying God Through the Final Four Harry Potter Movies. He has a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Trinity College of the Bible, an M.A.R. in Biblical Studies from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, an M.Div. in Christian ministry from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (SBTS), a Th.M. in Systematic Theology (ABT) from SBTS, and he is currently a PhD Student in Systematic Theology at SBTS. Moore is happily married to Amber and has three children: Caden, Ava, and Ian. Jared's website is located at http://jaredmoore.exaltchrist.com.

Episode # 141 - Troubled Minds: Mental Illness and the Church's Mission

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 22:35:00 +0000

Amy Simpson is our guest on this episode, who is author of the book Troubled Minds: Mental Illness and the Church's Mission. Amy is a former publishing executive, and spends part of her professional life working at Christianity Today as Editor of GiftedForLeadership.com and marriage & parenting resources for Today’s Christian Woman.

She is also the author of Into the Word: How to Get the Most from Your Bible, and is working on her next book. She has also published articles in Leadership Journal, Christianity Today, Today’s Christian Woman, and others. Amy has also worked for Tyndale House Publishers, Group Publishing, Lifeway, and others. Amy holds an English degree from Trinity International University and an MBA from the University of Colorado. Amy's website is amysimpsononline.com.

Episode # 140 - Apostate - The Men Who Destroyed the Christian West

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 01:30:04 +0000

This time, we welcome Kevin Swanson, author of the book Apostate - The Men Who Destroyed the Christian West. For the last 4 years Kevin has hosted a daily radio program – Generations Radio – the world’s largest homeschooling and Biblical worldview program that reaches families across the US and in over 100 countries.

Kevin has also served as the Executive Director of Christian Home Educators of Colorado for the last nine years. He has also authored several popular books for homeschoolers, including Upgrade-10 Secrets to the Best Education for Your Child, The Second Mayflower, the Family Bible Study Guide Series, and others.

Kevin Swanson also serves as a teaching elder in a historical Christian church in the South Denver Metro area (www.reformationchurch.com).

Episode # 139 - The Word is Worth a Thousand Pictures

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 21:16:00 +0000

This episode welcomes Dr. Gregory E. Reynolds, author of the book The Word Is Worth a Thousand Pictures: Preaching in the Electronic Age. Dr. Reynolds has been a minister in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church since 1980, and is pastor of Amoskeag Presbyterian Church. He is also Headmaster of the Granite State School of Theology & Missions. He earned his M.Div. from Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, PA, and his D.Min. from Westminster Theological Seminary in California.

Episode # 138 - Roger Sherman and the Creation of the American Republic

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 22:40:00 +0000

This episode, we welcome Dr. Mark David Hall to the broadcast, author of the book Roger Sherman and the Creation of the American Republic. Dr. Hall is Herbert Hoover Distinguished Professor of Politics at George Fox University. He received a BA in political science from Wheaton College and a PhD in political science from the University of Virginia. Dr. Hall is on sabbatical 2012-2013. He has written or co-edited The Political and Legal Philosophy of James Wilson, 1742-1798, The Founders on God and Government, The Forgotten Founders on Religion and Public Life, and America’s Forgotten Founders.

Episode # 137 - An Honest Well-Experienced Heart

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 00:07:06 +0000

We welcome Adam Embry to the program, author of the book An Honest Well-Experienced Heart: The Piety of John Flavel. Adam Embry has served as a pastor ofAuburndale Baptist Church in Louisville, KY since 2007. A graduate of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Adam is also the author of the book HELP! I Can’t Get Motivated. Adam’s web site is located here.

Episode # 136 - Abraham Kuyper - Modern Calvinist Christian Democrat

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Sun, 22 Sep 2013 20:17:00 +0000

This time, we welcome Dr. James Bratt, author ofAbraham Kuyper: Modern Calvinist, Christian Democrat. Dr. Bratt holds a B.A., History from Calvin College,
and a Ph.D. from Yale University, with specialties in American intellectual and religious history and the history of immigration. He is also author of the books Dutch Calvinism in Modern America and Abraham Kuyper: A Centennial Reader.

Episode # 135 - God Freedom and Human Dignity

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 00:04:23 +0000

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Ronald Highfield to the program, author of God, Freedom & Human Dignity.: Embracing a God-Centered Identity In a Me-Centered Culture. Dr. Highfield is Professor of Religion at Seaver College, Pepperdine University, and received his Ph.D. & M.A. from Rice University, his M.Th. from Harding Graduate School of Religion, and his B.A. from Harding University. He is also author of the book Great is the Lord: Theology for the Praise of God.

Episode # 134 - How Then Shall We Work?

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Sun, 04 Aug 2013 22:31:00 +0000

This week, we welcome Hugh Whelchel, author of the book How Then Shall We Work?: Rediscovering the Biblical Doctrine of Work. Hugh graduated from the University of Florida and earned a master’s degree in theology from Reformed Theological Seminary. As an ordained ruling elder in the Presbyterian Church in America, he serves in leadership at McLean Presbyterian Church in McLean, Virginia, and also serves as Executive Director of the Institute for Faith, Work and Economics.

Episode # 133 - In Search of the City on a Hill

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Sun, 28 Jul 2013 01:53:00 +0000

This week, we welcome Dr. Richard M. Gamble, author if the book In Search of the City on a Hill: The Making and Unmaking of an American Myth. Dr. Gamble is the Anna Margaret Ross Alexander Professor of History and Political Science and Associate Professor of History at Hillsdale College. He formerly taught in the Honors Program at Palm Beach Atlantic University and is also the author of The War for Righteousness: Progressive Christianity, the Great War, and the Rise of the Messianic Nation.Dr. Gamble earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Education degrees from Bob Jones University and completed his Ph.D. at the University of South Carolina.

Episode # 132 - By Good and Necessary Consequence

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 00:16:20 +0000

We welcome back to the broadcast Ryan McGraw, author of the book By Good and Necessary Consequence. Ryan is Pastor of First Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Sunnyvale, CA. Ryan holds a a BA in history from California State University Fullerton, a MDiv and a ThM (in Reformed worship) fromGreenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and is working on a PhD through the University of the Free State (South Africa). He is the recent-past president of the GPTS Alumni Association, and is also the author of the book By Good and Necessary Consequence.

Episode # 131 - Killing Calvinism: How to Destroy a Perfectly Good Theology From the Inside

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:16:42 +0000

This week, we welcome Greg Dutcher, author of Killing Calvinism: How to Destroy a Perfectly Good Theology From the Inside. Greg pastored an Evangelical Free Church in Catonsville for six years before sensing a call to plant Christ Fellowship Church in Harford County. Greg has written two other books, You Are the Treasure That I Seek and Living Free In Enemy Territory. He also writes frequently at gregdutcher.com.

Episode # 130 - Bitesize Biographies - Renee Of France

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:44:00 +0000

This week, we welcome Simonetta Carr, author of Bitesize Biographies – Renee of France. Simonetta Carr was born in Italy and has lived and worked in different cultures. A former elementary school teacher, she has home-schooled her eight children for many years. She has written for newspapers and magazines around the world and has translated the works of several Christian authors into Italian. She is also author of several Christian biographies for young readers, including John Calvin, Athanasius, and John Owen. Presently, she lives in San Diego with her husband Thomas and family. She is a member and Sunday School teacher at Christ United Reformed Church.

Episode # 129 - Suffering and Sovereignty: John Flavel and the Puritans on Afflictive Providence

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 14 May 2013 00:20:00 +0000

We welcome Brian H. Cosby back to the broadcast. This time, we discuss his new book Suffering and Sovereignty: John Flavel and the Puritans on Afflictive Providence. Brian is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). He serves as Lead Pastor of Wayside Presbyterian Churchon Signal Mountain, TN. He holds degrees from Samford University (B.A.), Beeson Divinity School (M.Div.), and The North American Reformed Seminary (D.Min.), and the Australian School of Theology (PhD). He is also the author of David Brainerd: A Love for the Lost (Trail Blazers), Be Still & Know: Meditations on the Character of God, Giving Up Gimmicks: Reclaiming Youth Ministry from an Entertainment Culture, and Trinitarian Theology: A Patristic and Reformed Overview.

Episode # 128 - A Sacred Bond - Covenant Theology Explored

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:24:02 +0000

This week, we have on the program Dr. Michael G. Brown, author of A Sacred Bond: Covenant Theology Explored. Dr. Brown has served as pastor of Christ United Reformed Church in Santee since it began in 2003. He is a graduate of Westminster Seminary California, holding a Master of Divinity degree and an MA in Historical Theology. He has authored and contributed to five books, including Christ and the Condition: The Covenant Theology of Samuel Petto. He has also published numerous essays on historical theology in academic journals, as well as articles in popular magazines such as Modern Reformation, Banner of Truth, and Tabletalk.

Episode # 127 - Christ's Glory, Your Good

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:54:20 +0000

This week, we welcome back to the program Ryan McGraw, author of the book Christ’s Glory, Your Good: Salvation Planned, Promised, Accomplished, and Applied. Ryan is Pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Conway, SC. Ryan holds a a BA in history from California State University Fullerton, a MDiv and a ThM (in Reformed worship) fromGreenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and is working on a PhD through the University of the Free State (South Africa). He is the recent-past president of the GPTS Alumni Association, and is also the author of the book By Good and Necessary Consequence.

Episode # 126 - The Revenge of Conscience: Politics and the Fall of Man

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:23:54 +0000

This week, we welcome Dr. Jay Budziszewski, author of the book The Revenge of Conscience: Politics and the Fall of Man. Dr. Budziszewski is professor of government at the University of Texas, Austin, where he has taught since 1981. He specializes in ethics, political philosophy and the interaction of these two fields with religion and theology. Budziszewski has written widely, in both scholarly and popular venues, about a variety of moral and political issues including abortion, marriage, sexuality, capital punishment, and the role of judges in a constitutional republic. His principal area of publication is the theory of natural law. J. Budziszewski received his Ph.D. from Yale University in 1981, and is also author of the books Evangelicals in the Public Square, What We Can’t Not Know: A Guide, and Written on the Heart: The Case for Natural Law.

Episode # 125 - What Every Christian Needs to Know About the Qur'an

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:14:49 +0000

This week, we welcome back to ReformedCast Dr. James R. White, and we’ll be discussing his new bookWhat Every Christian Needs to Know About the Qur’an. Dr White is Director of Alpha and Omega Ministries, and is an Elder at the Phoenix Reformed Baptist Church in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. White has authored many books, including Pulpit Crimes: The Criminal Mishandling of God’s Word and The Potter’s Freedom.

Episode # 124 - Twelve What Abouts: Answering Common Objections Concerning God's Sovereignty in Election (Pt. II)

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 18:18:00 +0000

We welcome John Samson this week for a continuation of our discussion in November 2012 on his book Twelve What Abouts – Answering Common Objections Concerning God’s Sovereignty In Election. John serves as the pastor of King’s Church in Phoenix, AZ. John is a graduate of Elim Bible College (now re-named Regents Theological College). His written articles have been included in three new E-Books: The Work of the Trinity in Salvation (The Spirit’s Effectual Application of Christ’s Redemption to All the Father Has Given Him), Intro to Reformed Theology – A Calvinist Survival Guide, and The Doctrine of Regeneration.

Episode # 123 - You, Your Family, and the Internet

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:25:25 +0000

We welcome David Clark on a special Saturday edition of the program, author of You, Your Family and the Internet. David Clark was born and brought up in a missionary family working in France. A Bible believing Christian since the age of 15, he is active in his local Evangelical and Reformed church in England, where he lives after spending a number of years in the USA. He has worked with computer technology for over 30 years, has a degree in Computer Science and Electronics, and carried out Postgraduate research into the uses of Artificial Intelligence in the design of silicon chips. He owns and runs a consultancy company that carries out technology related work for the UK and US governments. He has published a number of technical papers at various conferences, ranging from the use of Artificial Intelligence, to Risk Analysis. He has also served on the boards of Evangelical Times and Evangelical Press, as well as working in publishing in the Russian and Chinese languages.

Episode # 122 - Rebel's Rescued: A Student's Guide to Reformed Theology

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 01:11:00 +0000

This week, we welcome back to the broadcast Brian H. Cosby. This time, we will discuss his book “Rebel’s Rescued: A Student’s Guide to Reformed Theology“ Brian is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). He serves as Lead Pastor of Wayside Presbyterian Churchon Signal Mountain, TN and teaches historical theology at Metro Atlanta Seminary. He holds degrees from Samford University (B.A.), Beeson Divinity School (M.Div.), and The North American Reformed Seminary (D.Min.). He is also the author of David Brainerd: A Love for the Lost (Trail Blazers), Be Still & Know: Meditations on the Character of God,Trinitarian Theology: A Patristic and Reformed Overview, and Giving Up Gimmicks: Reclaiming Youth Ministry from an Entertainment Culture.

Episode # 121 - Ministry In the Digital Age

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 01:39:00 +0000

This week we welcome Dr. David Bourgeois, author of the book Ministry in the Digital Age: Strategies and Best Practices for the Post-Website World. Dr. Bourgeois has worked in information systems at Fortune 500 companies in such roles as systems analyst, programmer, project leader, trainer and consultant, and is director of innovation and associate professor of information systems at Crowell School of Business at Biola University. He has worked in information systems at Fortune 500 companies in such roles as systems analyst, programmer, project leader, trainer and consultant. Dr. Bourgeois earned his PhD at Claremont Graduate University.

Episode # 120 - A Puritan Theology: Doctrine For Life

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 01:59:00 +0000

We welcome back Dr. Joel Beeke to the broadcast, this time to discuss his new book, co-authored with Mr Jones, A Puritan Theology: Doctrine For Life. Dr. Beeke serves asPresident and Professor of Systematic Theology, Church History, and Homiletics. at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, as well as Academic Dean for students from the Heritage Reformed Congregations. He is currently a pastor of the Heritage Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a position he has held for 20 years. He has been in the ministry for 28 years. He is also editor of the Banner of Sovereign Grace Truth, editorial director of Reformation Heritage Books, president of Inheritance Publishers, and vice-president of the Dutch Reformed Translation Society. He has written, co-authored, or edited fifty books and contributed over fifteen hundred articles to Reformed books, journals, periodicals, and encyclopedias. His Ph.D. (1988) from Westminster Theological Seminary is in Reformation and Post-Reformation Theology. He is frequently called upon to lecture at Reformed seminaries and to speak at conferences around the world. He and his wife, Mary, have 3 children: Calvin, Esther, and Lydia.

Episode # 119 - Politics According to the Bible

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 01:22:37 +0000

This week, we will have on the program Dr. Wayne Grudem, author of Politics According to the Bible. Dr. Grudem is Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies at Phoenix Seminary after teaching at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School for 20 years. He has served as the President of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, as President of the Evangelical Theological Society (1999), and as a member of the Translation Oversight Committee for the English Standard Version of the Bible. He also served as the General Editor for the ESV Study Bible (Crossway Bibles, 2008). Dr. Grudem holds a PhD from University of Cambridge, an MDiv from Westminster Theological Seminary, and a BA from Harvard University.

Episode # 118 - Kingdoms Apart: Engaging the Two-Kingdoms Perspective

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 01:15:00 +0000

This week, we welcome Dr. Ryan McIlhenny, author of the book Kingdoms Apart – Engaging the Two Kingdoms Perspective. Dr. McIlhenney is Associate Professor of History and Humanties at Providence Christian College. Dr. McIlhenney received a B.A. in history from Covenant College, an M.A. in history fromCalifornia State University, East Bay, and later a Ph.D. in the same subject from the University of California, Irvine.

Episode # 117 - James Petigru Boyce: A Southern Baptist Statesman

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 01:21:10 +0000

We welcome to the program Dr. Thomas Nettles, author of James Petigru Boyce: A Southern Baptist Statesman. Dr. Nettles is Professor of Historical Theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Nettles earned his B.A. from Mississippi College, and his M.Div. and Ph.D. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Along with numerous journal articles and scholarly papers, Dr. Nettles is also the author and editor of nine books, including By His Grace and For His Glory, Baptists and the Bible, which he co-authored with L. Russ Bush, and Why I Am a Baptist, co-edited with Russell D. Moore.

Episode # 116 - Was America Founded As a Christian Nation? A Historical Introduction

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 01:20:23 +0000

We welcome Dr. John Fea to discuss his book Was America Founded as a Christian Nation? A Historical Introduction. Dr. Fea is Associate Professor of American History and Chair of the History Department at Messiah College. He is the author or editor of three books, including The Way of Improvement Leads Home: Philip Vickers Fithian and the Rural Enlightenment in Early America, and his essays and reviews have appeared in a variety of scholarly and popular venues. He blogs daily at The Way of Improvement Leads Home. Dr. Fea earned hi Ph.D. in American History from Stony Brook University, his M.A. in Church History from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and his M.Div., Divinity, from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

Episode # 115 - Genesis: The Beginning of God's Plan for Salvation

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 03:15:02 +0000

This week we welcome Dr. Richard Belcher, Jr., and we will discuss his book Genesis: The Beginning of God’s Plan for Salvation. Dr. Belcher earned his Ph. D. fromWestminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, PA, his S. T.M. from Concordia Theological Seminary, his M. Div. from Covenant Theological Seminary, and B. A. from Covenant College. Dr. Belcher is the Professor of Old Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary, and is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America.

Episode # 114 - The Escondido Theology

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 23:00:00 +0000

This week, we welcome Dr. John Frame, author of the book The Escondido Theology: A Reformed Response to Two Kingdom Theology . Dr. Frame serves as J.D. Trimble Chair of Systematic Theology and Philosophy at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando FL. Dr. Frame earned his A.B. from Princeton University, his B.D. from Westminster Theological Seminary, B.D. his M.A. and M. Phil. from Yale University, M.A., M.Phil.,and D.D. from Belhaven College. Dr. Frame is also the author of the book No Other God: A Response to Open Theism, The Doctrine of God, The Doctrine of the Knowledge of God, andApologetics to the Glory of God.

Episode # 113 - Always Reformed: Essays In Honor of W. Robert Godfrey

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 01:10:00 +0000

We welcome back to the ReformedCast Dr. R. Scott Clark, author of the book Always Reformed: Essays In Honor of W. Robert Godfrey. Dr. Clark is professor of church history and historical theology at Westminster Seminary California since 1997, has also served as Academic Dean (1997-2000), and has also taught at Wheaton College, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, MS, and Concordia University Irvine. He has been a minister in the Reformed Church in the United States and is presently a minister in the United Reformed Churches in North America. He has served congregations in Missouri and California. At present, he is Associate Pastor of the Oceanside United Reformed Church in California, and also hosts the Office Hours and formerly the Heidelblog podcasts.

Episode # 112 - God Is Just: A Defense of the Old Testament Laws - 12/10/12

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 01:28:00 +0000

We welcome to the broadcast Steve C. Halbrook, author of the book God is Just: A Defense of the Old Testament Civil Laws. Steve C. Halbrook writes for, and manages, Theonomy Resources. He is also a teacher for The New Geneva Christian Leadership Academy(newgeneva.us). He holds an M.A. in Government from Regent University’s Robertson School of Government(2008), with a focus on biblical civil government. Halbrook’s master’s thesis was “God is Just: A Defense of the Old Testament Civil Laws,” which this book is an expansion of.

Episode # 111 - Decisional Regeneration vs. Divine Regeneration

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 01:00:00 +0000

We welcome to the broadcast Dr. James E. Adams, author of the book Decisional Regeneration vs. Divine Regeneration. Dr. Adams is Pastor of Cornerstone Church in Mesa, AZ, and holds theological degrees from the Theological Seminary of the Reformed Episcopal Church and Westminster Theological Seminary in California. Dr. Adams has served as a missionary in Latin America and has taught theology there and in the United States. Dr. Adams is also the author of War Psalms of the Prince of Peace, and also serves as a trustee of the denDulk Foundation.

Episode # 110 - Juvenilization of American Christianity

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:30:00 +0000

We welcome Dr. Thomas Bergler this week to discuss his book Juvenilization of American Christianity. Dr. Bergler is associate professor of ministry and missions at Huntington University, Huntington, Indiana, and completed his Ph.D. in American Religious History from the University of Notre Dame and his M.A. in Theology and Church History from Wheaton College. He currently serves as senior associate editor of The Journal of Youth Ministry.

Episode # 109 - Reformed Worship: Worship That Is According to Scripture

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

We welcome to the broadcast Terry Johnson, author of the book Reformed Worship: Worship that is According to Scripture. Terry is Pastor of Independent Presbyterian Church in Savannah, GA, and is also the author of The Case for Traditional Protestantism, and the trilogy, When Grace Comes Home, When Grace Transforms, and When Grace Comes Alive. Pastor Johnson attended Trinity College, Bristol, England (an Anglican theological college), and received his MDiv from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, and his DMin from Erskine Theological Seminary. Pastor Johnson is ordinaned in the Presbyterian Church in America.

Episode # 108 - Why Johnny Can't Sing Hymns

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:28:00 +0000

We welcome back to the program Dr. T. David Gordon, author of the book Why Johnny Can’t Sing Hymns: How Pop Culture Re-Wrote the Hymnal. Dr. Gordon is Professor of Religion and Greek at Grove City College. Prior to that, Dr. Gordon taught New Testament (primarily Pauline studies) for thirteen years at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in S. Hamilton, MA; and for nine years was pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashua, NH. Dr. Gordon is also author of Why Johnny Can’t Preach: The Media Have Shaped the Messengers. Dr. Gordon graduated with a B.L.A. from Roanoke College, a M.A.R. and ThM from Westminster Theological Seminary, and a Ph. D from Union Theological Seminary in Virginia.

Episode # 107 - Twelve What Abouts

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:27:00 +0000

We welcome John Samson this week for a discussion on his book Twelve What Abouts – Answering Common Objections Concerning God’s Sovereignty In Election. John serves as the pastor of King’s Church in Phoenix, AZ. John is a graduate of Elim Bible College (now re-named Regents Theological College). His written articles have been included in three new E-Books: The Work of the Trinity in Salvation (The Spirit’s Effectual Application of Christ’s Redemption to All the Father Has Given Him), Intro to Reformed Theology – A Calvinist Survival Guide, and The Doctrine of Regeneration.

Episode # 106 - The Day Of Worship

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:13:21 +0000

We welcome to the program Ryan McGraw, author of The Day of Worship: Reassessing the Christian Life In Light of the Sabbath. Ryan is Pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Conway, SC. Ryan holds a a BA in history from California State University Fullerton, a MDiv and a ThM (in Reformed worship) fromGreenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and is working on a PhD through the University of the Free State (South Africa). He is the recent-past president of the GPTS Alumni Association, and is also the author of the book By Good and Necessary Consequence.

Episode # 105 - RetroChristianity

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:45:27 +0000

We wleocme to the program Dr. Michael J. Svigel, author of the book RetroChristianity: Reclaiming the Forgotten Faith. Dr. Dvigel is Assistant Professor atDallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, TX. He regularly presents papers at the Evangelical Theological Societyand has published articles in Bibliotheca Sacraand Trinity Journal. His book titles include Heroes and Heretics: Solving the Modern Mystery of the Ancient Church and Heir of the Forgotten Realm, a work of Christian juvenile fantasy. Many of his written works—from scholarly articles to theological humor—can be found online at www.bible.org or www.svigel.com.

Episode # 104 - Did God Really Say?

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:20:00 +0000

This week on a special Wednesday edition of ReformedCast, we will have on the program Dr. David Garner, author of the book Did God Really Say? Affirming the Truthfulness and Trustworthiness of Scripture. Dr. Garner is Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary. Dr. Garner received his BS from University of North Carolina, his ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary, and his PhD from Westminster Theological Seminary.

Episode # 103 - The Role of the Church

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 01:24:00 +0000

We welcome back to the program my own Pastor, David Sherwood. This time, we will discuss the role of the church. David Sherwood is Pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Providence, RI. David received his B.A. from Duke University and his M.Div from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, where he is currently pursuing his D.Min.

Episode # 102 - Word Vs. Deed: Resetting the Scales to a Biblical Balance

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 23:00:00 +0000

We welcome, this week, Dr. Duane Litfin. We will be discussing his book “Word Vs. Deed: Resetting the Scales to a Biblical Balance.” Dr. Litfin served as Wheaton College’s seventh president from 1993-2010. He is also the author of Conceiving the Christian College, Dr. Litfin holds an undergraduate degree in biblical studies and a master’s degree in theology from Philadelphia Biblical University (then Philadelphia College of Bible). His two doctoral degrees are from Purdue University (Ph.D., Communication) and Oxford University (D.Phil., New Testament). He also served the First Evangelical Church as senior pastor. Prior to that, he was an associate professor at the Dallas Theological Seminary. He also taught at Purdue University and Indiana University.

Episode # 101 - Roger Williams and the Creation of the American Soul

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:26:39 +0000

This week, we welcome Dr. John M. Barry, author of Roger Williams and the Creation of the American Soul. Dr. Barry is also the author of Rising Tide: The Great Mississippi Floor of 1927 and How It Changed America, recipient of the Francis Parkman Prize from the Society of American Historians and The Great Influenza: The Epic Story of the Deadliest Plague In History, recipient of the Keck Award from the National Academy of Sciences. Dr. Barry is Distinguished Scholar at theCenter for Bioenvironmental Research of Tulane and Xavier Universities. Dr. Barry’s web site is www.johnmbarry.com

Episode # 100 - Giving Up Gimmicks

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:53:48 +0000

ReformedCast celebrates its 100th episode this week. This week, we welcome Brian H. Cosby to the broadcast. He is author of the book "Giving Up Gimmicks: Reclaiming Youth Ministry from an Entertainment Culture." Brian is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). He serves as Lead Pastor of Wayside Presbyterian Church on Signal Mountain, TN and teaches historical theology at Metro Atlanta Seminary. He holds degrees from Samford University (B.A.), Beeson Divinity School (M.Div.), and The North American Reformed Seminary (D.Min.). He is also the author of David Brainerd: A Love for the Lost (Trail Blazers), Be Still & Know: Meditations on the Character of God, and Trinitarian Theology: A Patristic and Reformed Overview.

Episode # 99 - A Little Book for New Theologians

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 23:00:00 +0000

This week, we welcome Dr. Kelly M. Kapic, author of A Little Book for New Theologians: Why and How to Study Theology. Dr. Kapic earned his Ph.D. in Systematic and Historical Theology from King’s College in the UK, his M.Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary, and his B.A. from Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL. He is als co-author of God So Loved He Gave: Entering the Movement of Divine Generosity, Communion with the Triune God, and The Devoted Life: An Invitation to the Puritan Classics.

Episode # 98 - Living Zealously

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0000

We welcome back to the ReformedCast Dr. Joel Beeke. This time, we will discuss his latest book Living Zealously, a book he co-authored with James La Belle. Dr. Beeke serves asPresident and Professor of Systematic Theology, Church History, and Homiletics. at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, as well as Academic Dean for students from the Heritage Reformed Congregations. He is currently a pastor of the Heritage Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a position he has held for 20 years. He has been in the ministry for 28 years. He is also editor of the Banner of Sovereign Grace Truth, editorial director of Reformation Heritage Books, president of Inheritance Publishers, and vice-president of the Dutch Reformed Translation Society. He has written, co-authored, or edited fifty books and contributed over fifteen hundred articles to Reformed books, journals, periodicals, and encyclopedias. His Ph.D. (1988) from Westminster Theological Seminary is in Reformation and Post-Reformation Theology. He is frequently called upon to lecture at Reformed seminaries and to speak at conferences around the world. He and his wife, Mary, have 3 children: Calvin, Esther, and Lydia.

Episode # 97 - A Case For Historic Premillenialism

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 23:00:00 +0000

We welcome this week Dr. Craig Blomberg to the program, author of the book A Case For Historic Premillennialism: An Alternative to ‘Left Behind’ Theology. Dr. Blomberg is Distinguished Professor of New Testament at Denver Seminary, and completed his PhD in New Testament, specializing in the parables and the writings of Luke-Acts, at Aberdeen University in Scotland. He received an MA from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and a BA from Augustana College.Before joining the faculty of Denver Seminary, he taught at Palm Beach Atlantic University and was a research fellow in Cambridge, England with Tyndale House. Dr. Blomberg has also authored 15 books, including he has authored or edited 15 books, including The Historical Reliability of the Gospels (now revised in a 21st century edition), Interpreting the Parables, Matthew for the New American Commentary series, 1 Corinthians for the NIV Application Commentary series,and Jesus and the Gospels: An Introduction and Survey.

Episode # 96 - Why Johnny Can't Preach

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 23:00:00 +0000

We welcome Dr. T. David Gordon this week to discuss his book Why Johnny Can’t Preach: The Media Have Shaped the Messengers. Dr. Gordon is Professor of Religion and Greek at Grove City College. Prior to that, Dr. Gordon taught New Testament (primarily Pauline studies) for thirteen years at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in S. Hamilton, MA; and for nine years was pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashua, NH. Dr. Gordon is also author of Why Johnny Can’t Sing Hymns: How Pop Culture Re-Wrote the Hymnal. Dr. Gordon graduated with a B.L.A. from Roanoke College, a M.A.R. and ThM from Westminster Theological Seminary, and a Ph. D from Union Theological Seminary in Virginia

Episode # 95 - The End Of Secularism

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 23:00:00 +0000

We welcome Dr. Hunter Baker to the program, author of the book The End of Secularism. Dr. Baker is Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences and Associate Professor of Political Science at Union University, and is the co-founder of The City, a journal of Christian thought and is a contributing editor to Salvo. He is also the author of book chapters in the edited volumes Faith and Learning by David Dockery, The Great Books Reader by John Mark Reynolds, and The Baylor Project by Barry Hankins and Donald Schmeltekopf. Dr. Baker holds the bachelor of science in economics and political science from Florida State University, the master of public administration from the University of Georgia, the doctor of jurisprudence from the University of Houston, and the doctor of philosophy in religion, politics, and society from Baylor University. He served as president of the Florida State University chapter of Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship as an undergraduate.

Episode # 94 - Glory Veiled and Unveiled

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Dr. Gerald M. Bilkes joins us this week as we discuss his book Glory Veiled and Unveiled: A Heart-Searching Look at Christ’s Parables. Dr. Bilkes is Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, and completed his Ph.D.fromPrinceton Theological Seminary. He has written several articles on biblical-theological themes and given addresses at several conferences. His areas of special interest include hermeneutics, the history of interpretation, and conversion in the Bible.

Episode # 93 - The Brokenhearted Evangelist

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:00:00 +0000

This week, we will have Jeremy Walker on the broadcast, author of The Brokenhearted Evangelist. Jeremy is Pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church in Crawley, West Sussex, UK, and is also co-author (with Rob Ventura, whom we interviewed previously) of A Portrait of Paul.

Episode # 92 - Good News For Anxious Christians

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 23:00:00 +0000

We welcome Dr. Phil Cary to the program, when we will discuss his book Good News For Anxious Christians: 10 Practical Things You Don't Have To Do. Dr. Cary is Professor of Philosophy and and Scholar-in-Residence at Templeton Honors College at Eastern University. Professor Cary has also authored three books about Augustine published byOxford University Press and a commentary on the book of Jonahpublished by Brazos press, most of which are about the life and thought of Saint Augustine. Dr. Cary is currently working on a book about the meaning of Protestant theology. Dr. Cary earned his PhD at Yale University in Philosophy and Religious Studies, his M.A. from Yale University in Philosophy, and his B.A. from Washington University, St. Louis in English Literature and Philosophy.

Episode # 91 - Culture Making: Recovering Our Creative Calling

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 23:00:00 +0000

This week, we welcome Andy Crouch to the broadcast. We’ll discuss his book Culture Making: Recovering Our Creative Calling. From 1998 to 2003, Andy was the editor-in-chief of re:generation quarterly, a magazine for an emerging generation of culturally creative Christians. For ten years he was a campus minister with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at Harvard University. He studied classics at Cornell University and received an M.Div. summa cum laude from Boston University School of Theology. He is also a member of the editorial board of Books & Culture, a senior fellow of theInternational Justice Mission’s IJM Institute, and a member of the Board of Advisors for the John Templeton Foundation.

Episode # 90 - Charles Hodge: The Pride of Princeton

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 23:54:00 +0000

This week, we’ll have a discussion on Charle Hodge with our guest Dr. Andrew Hoffecker, the author ofCharles Hodge: The Pride of Princeton. Dr. Hoffecker earned his B.A. from Dickinson College, his M.Div. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and his Ph.D. from Brown University, and currently serves as Professor of Church History at Reformed Theological Seminary.

Episode # 89 - Jonah: Navigating a God-Centered Life

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 21:07:00 +0000

We welcome Colin S. Smith to the broadcast on a special Thursday edition of ReformedCast. We will discuss his book Jonah: Navigating a God-Centered Life. Colin is Senior Pastor of the Orchard Evangelical Free Church (previously called the Arlington Heights Evangelical Free Church). He received his Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Master of Philosophy from London Bible College. Colin served as the Senior Pastor of the Enfield Evangelical Free Church in London for 16 years. While in London, he was active in the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches in England, and has served the Fellowship as President. He can be heard daily on the Unlocking the Bible radio broadcast (www.unlockingthebible.org).

Episode # 88 - Christian Liberty

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 02:48:00 +0000

This week I welcome the Pastor of the church of which I am a member, David Sherwood, and we will discuss the Christian and their liberty. David Sherwood is Pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church
in Providence, RI. David received his B.A. from Duke University and his M.Div from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, where he is currently pursuing his D.Min.

Episode # 87 - The Joy Of Calvinism

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 29 May 2012 00:44:12 +0000

This week, Dr. Greg Forster and I discuss his book The Joy of Calvinism: Knowing God’s Personal, Unconditional, Irresistible, Unbreakable Love. Greg Forster is the author of five books and numerous print articles. His writing covers theology, economics, political philosophy and education policy. He has a doctorate from Yale University, is a program director at the Kern Family Foundation and also a senior fellow at the Friedman Foundation.

Episode # 86 - Union With Christ

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 22 May 2012 00:46:00 +0000

We welcome, this week, Dr. J. Todd Billings, author of the book Union with Christ: Reframing Theology and Ministry for the Church. Dr. Billings is Associate Professor of Reformed Theology at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, MI. He is also an ordained minister in the Reformed Church in America, he received his M.Div. from Fuller Seminary and his Th.D. from Harvard University. He is also the author of Calvin, Participation, and the Gift: The Activity of Believers in Union With Christ and The Word of God for the People of God: An Entryway to the Theological Interpretation of Scripture. His website is at jtoddbillings.com.

Episode # 85 - Right In Their Own Eyes

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Sun, 13 May 2012 19:43:00 +0000

This week, we welcome Dr. George M. Schwab, the author of Right In Their Own Eyes: The Gospel According to Judges. Dr. Schwab is Professor of Old Testament at Erskine Theological Seminary, and earned his B.S. from Drexel University, and his MDiv and PhD from Westminster Theological Seminary. He is also a teaching elder and a trained biblical counselor. Dr. Schwab has written numerous articles in Old Testament studies and is a contributor to the Expositor’s Bible Commentary series.

Episode # 84 - The Glory Walk

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 08 May 2012 01:11:28 +0000

This week, we welcome a former instructor of mine atNew England Baptist Theological Institute, James R. Wilkes. He is author of the book which we will discuss; The Glory Walk: Living On Purpose for the Glory of God. James Wilkes is the former Pastor ofNew England Baptist Church in West Bridgewater, MA., where he served for many years.

Episode # 83 - The Harry Potter Bible Study

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:43:00 +0000

We welcome to the program Jared Moore, author ofThe Harry Potter Bible Study: Enjoying God Through the Final Four Harry Potter Movies. Jared Moore has served in ministry for 11 years and is currently the pastor of New Salem Baptist Church in Hustonville, KY. He has an M.A.R. in Biblical Studies from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, an M.Div. in Christian Ministry from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and is currently completing a Th.M. in Systematic Theology atSouthern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Episode # 82 - Gospel Wakefulness

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:12:00 +0000

This week, we welcome Jared C. Wilson to the program, the author of Gospel Wakefulness. Jared is Pastor of Middletown Springs Community Church in Middletown Springs, VT, and has websites atgospeldrivenchurch.com and jaredcwilson.com. Jared is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in English. Jared is also the author of Your Jesus is Too Safe: Outgrowing a Drive-Thru, Feel-Good Savior and Abide: Practicing Kingdom Rhythms in a Consumer Culture.

Episode # 81 - The ESV and the English Bible Legacy

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 +0000

This week, we welcome back to the program Dr. Leland Ryken, author of The ESV and the English Bible Legacy. Dr. Ryken is a professor of English at Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL, and has served as a member of the faculty there for 40 years. He has also served as literary stylist for The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Dr. Ryken is also the author of several books, including “Realms of Gold: The Classics in Christian Perspective”, “Translating Truth: The Case for Essentially Literal Bible Translation”, “The Word of God in English: Criteria for Excellence in Bible Translation”, “Wordly Saints – The Puritans as They Really Were”. Dr. Ryken also edited the “ESV Literary Study Bible”. Dr. Ryken received his PhD from the University of Oregon.

Episode # 80 - Excellence and Scholarly Virtue

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:52:00 +0000

We welcome to the program Dr. Andreas Kostenberger, author of Excellence: The Character of God and the Pursuit of Scholarly Virtue, a book that discusses excellence in life and scholarly pursuits. Dr. Kostenberger is the founder of Biblical Foundations and the author, editor, and translator of over 20 books. He also serves as professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Kostenberger holds doctorates awarded by Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS) and the Vienna University of Economics. His publications include the commentary on John in the Baker Exegetical Commentary Series, and God, Marriage, and Family. With Peter O’Brien, he wrote Salvation to the Ends of the Earth, and The Book Study Concordance with Raymond Bouchoc

Episode # 79 - Remythologizing Theology

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:38:56 +0000

This week, we welcome Dr. Kevin Vanhoozer to the program. We will discuss his book Remythologizing Theology: Divine Action, Passion, and Authorship. Dr. Vanhoozer is Blanchard Professor of Theology atWheaton College. He received his B.A. from Westmont College, California, his M.Div. from Westminster Theological Seminary, and Ph.D. from Cambridge University. Dr. Vanhoozer is also author or editor of sixteen books, including The Drama of Doctrine: A Canonical-Linguistic Approach to Christian Theology, named best theology book of 2006 by Christianity Today.

Episode # 78 - Jesus Plus Nothing Equals Everything

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 23:12:00 +0000

This week, we are pleased to have with us Tullian Tchividjian, author of the book Jesus Plus Nothing Equals Everything. Tullian is the Senior Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and is a visiting professor of theology at Reformed Theological Seminary and a grandson of Billy and Ruth Graham. Tullian is a graduate of Columbia International University and Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, FL. Tullian is the author of The Kingdom of God: A Primer on the Christian Life , Do I Know God? Finding Certainty in Life’s Most Important Relationship, Unfashionable: Making a Difference in the World by Being Different (Multnomah) and Surprised by Grace: God’s Relentless Pursuit of Rebels. Tullian is also a contributing editor to Leadership Journal. He speaks at conferences throughout the US and his sermons are broadcast daily on the radio program Godward Living.

Episode # 77 - Between the Times: The OPC In Transition

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:43:00 +0000

Dr. Darryl G. Hart is our guest once again, and this time, we will discuss his book Between the Times: The Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Transition, 1945-1990. In it, he explores the history of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church between its founding and contemporary periods. Dr. Hart is Visiting Assistant Professor of History at Hillsdale College. He earned his B.A in film from Temple University, his M.A.R. in Theology/Church History from Westminster Theological Seminary, his M.T.S. in American Religious History from Harvard University, his M.A. in history from Johns Hopkins University, and his Ph.D. in American History from Johns Hopkins University. He blogs regularly at oldlife.org.

Episode # 76 - The Study of Biblical Hebrew

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:48:00 +0000

This week, we welcome Todd Murphy back to the program to discuss his book Pocket Dictionary for the Study of Biblical Hebrew. Todd is the Lead Pastor ofSacred Journey Church in Providence, RI, a church plant of the Christian Reformed Church and Acts 29 Network. Todd is an accomplished Bible teacher with an BA in Biblical studies and MA in Hebrew Bible studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He has also taught biblical studies for the department of Philosophy and Religion at Western Kentucky University. He also plans to write a commentary on the Didache.

Episode # 75 - Pietism and American Christianity

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:14:00 +0000

A discussion on Pietism within American Christianity with Dr. Daniel van Voorhis, the department chair for History and Political Science at Concordia University, Irvine. Dr. van Voorhis received his B.A. in Theology from Concordia University, Irvine and earned his Ph.D in History from the University of St. Andrews (Scotland). at Concordia University, Irvine.

Episode # 74 - Christ and Culture Revisited

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

We welcome D.A. Carson to the program this week as we discuss the relationship of Christ and culture and his book Christ and Culture Revisited. Dr. Carson is Research Professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, IL. Dr. Carson received the Bachelor of Science in chemistry fromMcGill University, the Master of Divinity from Central Baptist Seminary in Toronto, and the Doctor of Philosophy in New Testament from Cambridge University. Dr. Carson is also the author of The Gagging of God: Christianity Confronts Pluralism, is co-author of God and Culture, and An Introduction to the New Testament

Episode # 73 - The Spectrum of Evangelicalism

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

We discuss the subject of the various points on the spectrum of evangelicalism with Dr. Kevin Bauder, one of the authors of the book ”Four Views of the Spectrum of Evangelicalism”. Dr. Bauder’s part deals with fundamentalism. Dr. Bauder is Research Professor of Systematic Theology at Central Baptist Theological Seminary of Minneapolis, MN., editor in chief of The Testimony, moderator of WCTS’s radio program, At Issue, and served as president of the seminary from 2003-2011. Dr. Bauder received his B.A. from Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny, Iowa; his M.Div. from Denver Baptist Theological Seminary in Broomfield, Colorado; his Th.M. from Denver Baptist Theological Seminary in Broomfield, Colorado; his D.Min. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois; and his Ph.D. in Systematic and Historical Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary

Episode # 72 - Christ and the Future

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:13:00 +0000

This week, we welcome Dr. Cornelius Venema to the broadcast as we discuss his book Christ and the Future. Dr. Venema served as pastor of the Christian Reformed Church of Ontario, California, and now serves as President of the Mid-America Reformed Seminary. Dr. Venema is also author ofHeinrich Bullinger and the Doctrine of Predestination: Author of “The Other Reformed Tradition”?, Accepted and Renewed in Christ: The “Twofold Grace of God” and the Interpretation of Calvin’s Theology, But for the Grace of God: An Exposition of the Canons of Dort, and What We Believe: An Exposition of the Apostles’ Creed. Dr. Venema is a co-editor and frequent contributor to The Outlook and the Mid-America Journal of Theology.

Episode # 71 - A Biography of Jeremiah Burroughs

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:54:00 +0000

We welcome Phillip L. Simpson to the program, author of A Life of Gospel Peace: A Biography of Jeremiah Burroughs. Phillip developed and maintains the Jeremiah Burroughs Homepage website, a site dedicated to collecting resources by and about Jeremiah Burroughs. He is a lay teacher and member of Crew Church in Huntington, WV. Phil Simpson graduated from Marshall University and Eastern Kentucky University, and is employed as an occupational therapist, helping people with dizziness and balance disorders. He also serves on the West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy

Episode # 70 - A Portrait Of Paul

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:38:53 +0000

A look at the life of the Apostle Paul is featured tonight as we have as our guest Robert Ventura, co-author (with Jeremy Walker) of the book A Portrait Of Paul: Identifying a True Minister of Christ. Rob Ventura is Pastor of Grace Community Baptist Church in North Providence, RI, and is a graduate of Reformed Baptist Seminary He is the editor of the Scriptural and Systematic Studies Series. Rob has also written for Reformation 21, the on-line magazine of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals. Rob also is the creator of the new blog called www.books2look4.wordpress.com

Episode # 69 - Songs In the Night

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:26:00 +0000

This week, we welcome Dr. Michael A. Milton to the program, and we will be discussing his book Songs In the Night: How God Transforms Our Pain to Praise. Dr. Milton accepted the call to become the President and Professor of Practical Theology of Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte on November 1, 2007, after serving as 12th Senior Pastor of the historic First Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Milton is also the host and speaker on Faith for Living: an Outreach Ministry of Michael Milton and Reformed Theological Seminary, and is also the author of Small Things, Big Things: Inspiring Stories of God’s Everyday Grace, What is the Doctrine of the Perseverance of the Saints, and Hit by Friendly Fire: What to do when you are hurt by other believers. Dr. Milton received his M.Div. from Knox Theological Seminary, sand his Ph. D from University of Wales, Lampeter.

Episode # 68 - Perspectives On The Sabbath - Four Views

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:00:00 +0000

A look at competing views of the Sabbath with Christopher John Donato, editor of Perspective On the Sabbath: Four Views. Chris is Communications director at Trinity International University and is senior associate editor of Tabletalk magazine. Chris received his MA from Reformed Theological Seminary and his BS (Journalism) and BA (English Literature) from John Brown University.

Episode # 67 - Defiant Grace

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

The incredible grace of Christ is explored as we welcome Dane Ortlund on the program, author of Defiant Grace: The Surprising Message and Mission of Jesus. Dane serves as Senior Editor in the Bible Division at Crossway Books in Wheaton, Illinois. He is the author of A New Inner Relish: Christian Motivation in the Thought of Jonathan Edwards. Dale received his M.Div and Th.M from Covenant Theological Seminary and a B.A. and Ph.D from Wheaton College (B.A., Ph.D.). Dane blogs at Strawberry-Rhubarb Theology.

Episode # 66 - The Beginning and End Of Wisdom

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 20:06:00 +0000

This week, we welcome Douglas O’Donnell to the first program of 2012 as we discuss his book The Beginning and End of Wisdom: Preaching Christ from the First and Last Chapters of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job. Douglas holds MAs from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School andWheaton College, and is senior pastor of New Covenant Church in Naperville, Illinois. He is also the author of God’s Lyrics: Rediscovering Worship Through Old Testament Songs.

Episode # 65 - Excellence In Preaching

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:44:00 +0000

This week we welcome Simon Vibert as we look at his book Excellence In Preaching: Learning From the Best. Simon teaches homiletics and hermeneutics and is Vice Principal at Wycliffe Hall, and is an ordained minister in the Church of England. Further study has involved a M.Th. in New Testament from Glasgow University, and a D.Min from Reformed Theological Seminary.

Episode # 64 - Early Christian Thinkers

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 12:45:00 +0000

We welcome Dr. Paul Foster to the program. Dr. Foster is the editor of Early Christian Thinkers: The Lives and Legacies of Twelve Key Figures, a book which highlights the lives of early Christian figures such as Justin, Irenaeus, Theophilus, and many others. Dr. Foster is Senior Lecturer in New Testament Studies at the University of Edinburgh, and is also author of The Non-Canonical Gospel and The Apocryphal Gospels – A Very Short Introduction.

Episode # 63 - From Embers to a Flame

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Today, we welcome to our podcast Dr. Harry Reeder to discuss his book “From Embers to a Flame: How God Can Revitalize Your Church.” Dr. Reeder is Pastor of Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, AL, and also completed his completed his Master of Divinity Degree with Westminster Seminary through the Florida Theological Center, and his doctoral dissertation on The Biblical Paradigm of Church Revitalization and received his Doctor of Ministry Degree from Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Episode # 62 - The Courage To Be Protestant

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This week, we welcome Dr. David F. Wells to discuss his book The Courage to be Protestant, calling evangelicalism to a serious, Reformational church model. Dr. Wells is Distinguished Senior Research Professor at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He received his B.D. from the University of London; his Th.M. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; and his Ph.D. from Manchester University, England, and is a post-doctoral Research Fellow at Yale Divinity School. He is also the author of Above All Earthly Pow’rs: Christ in a Postmodern World, Losing our Virtue: Why the Church Must Recover Its Moral Vision, and God in the Wasteland: The Reality of Truth in a World of Fading Dreams, and No Place for Truth or Whatever Happened to Evangelical Theology?

Episode # 61 - Catechesis In the Early Church

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

We discuss the early church and catechesis this week with Todd Murphy, Pastor of Sacred Journey Church in Providence, RI, a church plant of the Christian Reformed Church and Acts 29 Network. Todd is an accomplished Bible teacher with an BA in Biblical studies and MA in Hebrew Bible studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He has also taught biblical studies for the department of Philosophy and Religion at Western Kentucky University, and is the author of the Pocket Dictionary for the Study of Biblical Hebrew.

Episode # 60 - Is Christianity Good for the World?

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0000

We welcome to the program Doug Wilson, author of “Is Christianity Good For the World?“, a book he co-authored with Christopher Hitchens. Doug Wilson is Pastor of Christ Church in Moscow, ID, and has authored several books, including The Deluded Atheist: A Response to Richard Dawkins’ The God Delusion, and God Is: How Christianity Explains Everything.

Episode # 59 - Why Do We Have Creeds?

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:29:00 +0000

A discussion about the importance of creeds will take place this week as we welcome Burk Parsons to discuss his upcoming book Why Do We Have Creeds? Burk Parsons serves as associate pastor at Saint Andrew’s in Sanford, FL, and he is also editor of Tabletalk magazine. Pastor Parsons holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in biblical studies from Trinity College and the Master of Divinity degree fromReformed Theological Seminary, where he is also completing his Doctor of Ministry degree.

Episode # 58 - Shepherding A Child's Heart

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 02:10:00 +0000

Dr. Tedd Tripp joins us this week. He is the author ofShepherding A Child’s Heart, a book assisting parents in the rearing of Godly children. Dr. Tripp has been a pastor at Grace Fellowship Church in Hazleton, Pennsylvania since June 1983. For several years, he served as a counselor for Christian Counseling and Education Foundation. Tedd and his wife, Margy, founded Immanuel Christian School in 1979, where he also served as a teacher and principal for four years. He continues to serve as the administrator on the board of Immanuel Christian School. Tedd received a Bachelor of Arts in history from Geneva College, a Master of Divinity from Reformed Episcopal Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from Westminster Theological Seminary.

Episode # 57 - A Praying Life

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:57:00 +0000

This week, we will look to prayer with Paul Miller, author ofA Praying Life: Connecting With God In a Distracting World.In 1983, he helped his father found World Harvest Mission, where he served as the associate director from 1983 until 1996. In 1999, he completed a master of divinity at Biblical Seminary and founded seeJesus.net, a mission that helps Christians and non-Christians alike “see Jesus” through inductive Bible studies. Paul is also the author of Love Walked Among Us: Learning To Love Like Jesus.

Episode # 56 - The Discipline of Preaching To Yourself

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:53:00 +0000

This week, we welcome Joe Thorn to the program, author of Note to Self: The Discipline of Preaching To Yourself. Joe also blogs at joethorn.net, and is Lead Pastor ofRedeemer Fellowship in St. Charles, IL. Joe earned his B.A. from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL, and his M.Div. from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY.

Episode # 55 - Thriving At College

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:54:00 +0000

A look at Christians leaving home and going to college is the subject today as we speak with Dr. Alex Chediak, the author of Thriving At College: Make Great Friends, Keep Your Faith, and Get Ready For the Real World! Dr. Chediak earned a B.S. Degree at Alfred University in Ceramic Engineering and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Material Science & Engineering from University of California, Berkeley. From 2005-2007 he was one of about twenty-four apprentices at The Bethlehem Institute, a masters-level theological training program overseen by Pastors John Piper and Tom Steller. Dr. Chediak is now an Associate Professor of Engineering and Physics at California Baptist University. You may learn more about Dr. Chediak’s work from his website.

Episode # 54 - Living By God's Promises

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 23:07:00 +0000

This week, we welcome Rev. James A. La Belle to discuss the book he co-authored with Joel Beeke titled Living By God’s Promises. Rev. La Belle is Pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Cape Cod in West Barnstable, MA. Rev. La Belle was ordained and installed by the Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC) as the Pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Cape Cod on Apr 27, 2007. He graduated fromWestminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia in May 2006 with a Master of Divinity.

Episode # 53 - Respectable Sins

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:38:30 +0000

What do respectable sins look like? To answer this question, we welcome Dr. Jerry Bridges, author ofRespectable Sins: Confronting the Sins We Tolerate. Dr. Bridges is former vice-president for corporate affairs of The Navigators, and continues to serve as a Navigators staff member, ministering to college students, churches, and other groups around the world. His first book, The Pursuit of Holiness, is a modern classic with sales over one million copies. He is also the author of I Exalt You, The Practice of Godliness, Trusting God, The Discipline of Grace (winner of the ECPA Gold Medallion award), and The Joy of Fearing God.

Episode # 52 - Jesus Blood and Righteousness

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:28:38 +0000

As ReformedCast celebrates its one-year anniversary, we welcome Dr. Brian Vickers to the program to talk about his book Jesus Blood and Righteousness: Paul’s Theology of Imputation. Dr. Vickers holds a B.A. from West Virginia University; an M.A. from Wheaton College, an M.Div. and Ph.D. from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Prior to his appointment to the faculty, Dr. Vickers served as Adjunct Professor of New Testament Interpretation. He currently serves as the Assistant Editor of The Southern Baptist Journal of Theology. Dr. Vickers is actively involved in leading short-term mission trips and teaching overseas. Dr. Vickers has also published articles in Trinity Journal, The Southern Baptist Journal of Theology, Eusebia, Gospel Witness, and The New Holman Bible Dictionary. He is a member of The Evangelical Theological Society and The Institute for Biblical Research.

Episode # 51 - The Five-Minute Theologian

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:49:00 +0000

We welcome Dr. Rick Cornish to the podcast this week, as we will discuss his books "The 5 Minute Theologian: Maximum Truth In Minimum Time" and "The 5 Minute Historian." Dr. Cornish is a former Marine Officer and has earned his doctorate degree fromDenver Seminary as well as a masters degree in Greek and history from the University of Nebraska. He has seventeen years experience as a pastor in the U.S., and is currently a missionary teacher of theology, New Testament, and church history with "Teaching Truth International" (TTI). He teaches in several places around the world, but mostly in China. He previously served as U.S. Director and teacher of New Testament and systematic theology at Donetsk Christian University in Ukraine. Rick is also the author of The 5 Minute Apologist, also published by NavPress, and is currently working on a fourth book for NavPress. He is married to Tracy, who works as the assistant to the women’s ministry director at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis. They have two sons.

Episode # 50 - Waiting for the Land: The Story Line of the Pentateuch

scottoakland@reformedcast.com (Scott Oakland) — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:36:30 +0000

The topic will be the Pentateuch as we welcome Arie C. Leder to the program. Arie received his A.B. from Calvin College, his B.D., Th.M. from Calvin Theological Seminary, and his Th.D. from University of Toronto. Arie is also Martin J. Wyngaarden Senior Professor in Old Testament Studies at Calvin Theological Seminary, and is also a former pastor and missionary.