Best Angel C Wright Podcasts (2025)

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EP 42: The Forgotten Spurgeon, Enduring Trials for God's Sake & Abounding in Hope, Ft. Brandon Rhea 48:11

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In this second part of our series on C. H. Spurgeon, host John Mark is joined again by Dr. Brandon Rhea to explore the major controversies, trials, and enduring legacy of the “Prince of Preachers.” Building on the previous discussion of Spurgeon’s life and theology of the Sabbath, Dr. Rhea surveys the defining battles Spurgeon faced—hypercalvinism,…

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EP 41: The Life of C. H. Spurgeon, The Sabbath Day & Being Faithful to Christ, Ft. Brandon Rhea 45:20

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In this episode of the Broken Wharfe Podcast, host John Mark is joined by Dr. Brandon Rhea to discuss C. H. Spurgeon's life, ministry, and theology of the Sabbath. Dr. Rhea, a pastor and scholar, shares insights into Spurgeon's Victorian context, confessional theology, personal life, and ministry challenges. He delves into Spurgeon's emphasis on th…

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EP 40: Libertinism, Legalism, and Freedom to Live unto God, Ft. Aaron Wright & Wilson Marsh 57:00

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In this episode of the Broken Wharfe Podcast, John Mark is joined by Texas pastors Aaron Wright and Wilson Marsh. They discuss Christian liberty as outlined in chapter 21 of the Baptist Confession of Faith. Their discussion covers its implications for worship, the limitations imposed by man-made doctrines, and the freedom believers have under God's…

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EP 39: Christian Liberty, Fundamentalism, and Texas, Ft. Aaron Wright and Wilson Marsh 46:34

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Christian Liberty & The Second London Confession: Insights with Aaron Wright & Wilson Marsh | The Broken Wharfe Podcast In this episode, John Mark delves into the doctrine of Christian Liberty as framed in Chapter 21 of the Second London Confession with special guests, Aaron Wright and Wilson Marsh. They explore misconceptions around Christian libe…

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EP 38: The Covenant of Works, Nehemiah Coxe and Angels, Ft. Oliver Allmand-Smith 46:03

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In this episode, Oliver Allmand-Smith joins the show to discuss the Covenant of Works with Jonny and John-Mark. They discuss its implications, referencing the Baptist Catechism and the recent publication of 'Covenant Theology from Adam to Christ' by Nehemiah Coxe and John Owen. Topics include the significance of headship, the distinctions between g…

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The Foundation of Impassibility: God Without Passions, Audiobook Sample, Ch 1 22:27

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Listen in to this segment on the foundation of the doctrine of divine impassibility - from the audiobook edition of "God without Passions: The Majesty of God's Unshakeable Perfection". To listen to the audiobook, you can view it on Audible or view the Print Edition. Send us a text Contact Broken Wharfe Tweet us @Brokenwharfe Find us on Facebook at …

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EP 37: Robert Hall Jr, Anti-Confessionalism & The Modern Evangelical Mind, Ft. Austin Walker 53:52

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In this episode, Austin Walker joins the show to discuss his new book on the life and theology of Robert Hall Jr. Walker shows the anti-confessionalism of Hall and how his legacy stretches as far as today, foreshadowing many of the ideas prominent in modern evangelicalism. To learn more about the 18th Century Baptists, the impact of Romanticism on …

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EP 36: Nehemiah Coxe's Covenant Theology, Ft James M Renihan 40:34

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James Renihan joins the show to mark the new 20th Anniversary Edition of 'Covenant Theology from Adam to Christ', featuring the writings of Nehemiah Coxe and John Owen. Doc Renihan provides a detailed biography of Nehemiah Coxe and explores the historical and theological significance of his work. Topics include the importance of covenant theology, …

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EP 35: John Bunyan's Life and Legacy: A Thoughtful Critique, Ft. Oliver Allmand-Smith 32:52

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In this episode, Oliver Allmand-Smith returns to give a thoughtful critique of the legacy of John Bunyan, its impact on present-day evangelicalism and the importance of confessionalism. The way Bunyan's strengths led to his weaknesses is explored, alongside his weak view of Baptism and Church Membership, and his hyper-individualistic approach to th…

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EP 34: John Bunyan's Life and Legacy: A Historical Appreciation, Ft. Oliver Allmand Smith 32:36

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In this episode, Oliver Allmand-Smith joins the show to discuss the life and legacy of John Bunyan. They explore Bunyan's early life, his exposure to Puritan preaching during the English Civil War, and his profound spiritual journey detailed in his autobiography 'Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners.' The podcast delves into Bunyan's religious c…

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EP 33: Means of Grace: Understanding Baptism and the Lord's Supper - Ft. Ryan Davidson 29:03

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In this episode, John-Mark and Pastor Ryan Davidson delve into the topics of Baptism and the Lord's Supper, exploring how these ordinances serve as means of grace. Ryan, who teaches at International Reformed Baptist Seminary, discusses the theological foundations and communal aspects of these sacraments, emphasizing their significance beyond mere r…

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EP 32: Means of Grace: The Word of God - Ft. Ryan Davidson 22:27

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In this episode, J. Ryan Davidson joins John-Mark to consider how the preaching of the Word of God is a means of grace. Scripture texts such as Rom 10:14-17 and 1 Pet 1:22 are considered, with application to how we might best prepare our hearts and prayerfully support our elders in relation to the Word preached. This series on the means of grace pr…

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EP 31: The Means of Grace: God's Great Work - Ft. Ryan Davidson 21:03

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In this episode, J. Ryan Davidson gives a short overview of the confessional and reformed doctrine of the means of grace. Scripture texts such as Acts 20:32 are considered, alongside historic formulations of the doctrine from the Second London Confession of Faith and the 19th Century Dutch Theologian, Herman Bavinck. This series on the means of gra…

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A Baptismal Controversy - "Hot Water" by Austin Walker 27:40

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Tune into this special episode of the Broken Wharfe Podcast to learn about a baptismal controversy in the 1690s, involving a Church Planter, an Anglican Rector and a Baptist Pastor. An exclusive excerpt from the recently published audiobook recording of "Hot Water" (read by Christian Neale) is made available in this episode, don't miss it! Send us …

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EP 30: Irresistible Grace and Perseverance of the Saints - Ft. Jeffrey T. Riddle 45:10

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Join John Mark and Jonny in the 30th episode of the Broken Wharf podcast as they delve deep into the doctrines of Irresistible Grace and Perseverance of the Saints. Featuring special guest Dr. Riddle, they discuss key theological concepts from the TULIP framework, including scriptural interpretations, the effectual call, and the role of God's sover…

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EP 29: Covenants, Sin, Limited Atonement & Dr Who - Ft. Jeffrey T. Riddle 46:10

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Join John Mark and Jonny as they welcome guest Jeff Riddle to continue their deep dive into the Doctrines of Grace. In this episode, they recap their previous discussions on total depravity and unconditional election, and move on to discuss the concept of limited atonement. They explore the doctrine’s complexities, including its biblical foundation…

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EP 28: What is Total Depravity? Ft. Jeffrey T. Riddle 46:14

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NEW EPISODE: Welcome to the Broken Wharfe Podcast. Today, John Mark and Jonny are joined by Dr. Jeff Riddle, pastor of Christ Reformed Baptist Church and lecturer at International Reformed Baptist Seminary. In this episode, they delve into the Christian doctrines of total depravity and unconditional election, as outlined in Dr. Riddle's book 'Befor…

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EP 27: An Often Forgotten Aspect of the Gospel, Ft. Pat Abendroth 36:20

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In this episode, the guys discuss an often forgotten element of the Gospel - the active obedience of Christ, with Patrick Abendroth, Pastor of Omaha Bible Church, Nebraska. They discuss what active obedience is, why the Bible teaches it, why it's important for us to understand it, how it relates to covenant theology, and how we are saved by it! Oth…

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EP 26: Pastoral Counselling & the Means of Grace, Ft. Ryan Davidson 19:13

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In this episode, John-Mark sits down with Ryan Davidson, a Pastor and Professor in Pastoral Theology from the State of Virginia, to discuss the subject of the body and soul, the task of pastoral counselling, and the reformed doctrine of the means of grace. They delve into how physiological and neurological conditions might impact our spiritual live…

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EP 25: "Before the Foundation of the World" Ft. Jeffrey T. Riddle 35:59

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EP 25: "Before the Foundation of the World" Ft. Jeffrey T. Riddle In this episode, Jonny and John-Mark speak with Jeff Riddle about the doctrines of grace, what it means to be a "Reformed" Christian, whether the acronym TULIP is reflective of the teaching of the Bible, some of the implications of these doctrines and several other pointers. Jeff is …

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What Can We Learn From Puritan Preaching? Ft. James Renihan 41:42

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In this episode John-Mark and Darrin sit down with James Renihan to discuss lessons that we learn from the preaching of the Puritans. What were their strengths? What were their weaknesses? How did they incorporate doctrine into their sermons? Did the puritans have a high view of preaching? How do we apply their sermons and style to our lives, minis…

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'Necessarily Contained', Reading the Bible like Jesus, and Neil Armstrong... 34:57

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In this episode Jonny and John-Mark discuss why it is appropriate to draw logical deductions from texts of Scripture which contain more ideas than one within them. They argue that Jesus read the Bible like this and that the language of 'Necessarily Contained...' that is found in the Second London Baptist Confession is both sound and orthodox. John-…

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Thinking Some More About Knowing God, Anything and Everything - With Consideration of 2 Cor 4:18 31:30

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In this episode the guys delve further into the questions of knowledge, reality, being, and how all these things relate to creation, providence, special revelation, and God himself. They also discuss why the Baptist Confession of Faith (1689) approaches these questions from a Realist approach to knowledge and reality. Listen in for all of this and …

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Thinking About Knowing God, Anything and Everything - With Some Help From Aquinas 33:08

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This episode is the first of two on the question of how we can know things, and in particular, how we can know God. For this episode, Aquinas is a special help in guiding us through how can know God through the two books he has given us - the Book of Nature and the Book of Grace. Tune in to find out more and if you like this make sure to tune into …

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"No Creed But Christ" Does Not Work... and Much More - a segment from the Coffee House Ft. Jason Montgomery 22:45

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Today's episode is a little different as we present to you an interesting section on Creeds and Confessions from our Coffee House Sessions. The Coffee House Sessions are our longer and more relaxed form podcasts and can be found here. Tune in to find out more. Send us a text Contact Broken Wharfe Tweet us @Brokenwharfe Find us on Facebook at Broken…

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Words, Difficult Words, and Using Words to Interpret 'The Word' Ft. Richard Barcellos and Oliver Allmand-Smith 34:21

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In this episode we discuss words and how they relate to the written Word of God. How can we interpret the Word and how do words from outside the Word better help us understand the meaning of the Word? How can Pastors use technical terminology to teach their people the doctrines of scripture and why is this important? Tune in to hear the discussion …

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The Clarity of Scripture and the Means of Grace Ft. Jeff Riddle 36:43

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In this episode the guys get together with Jeff Riddle, Pastor of Christ Reformed Baptist Church in Virginia, to discuss the perspicuity (clarity) of scripture. They discuss how we are to properly understand this doctrine from a confessional perspective and some related themes. Tune in to find out more! Send us a text Contact Broken Wharfe Tweet us…

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Discussing our new Book with Jim Renihan & Some Questions About Socinianism 34:30

2+ y ago34:30

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In this episode we discuss our new book: Vindiciae Veritatis, with Dr Jim Renihan. He answers some questions concerning Socinianism, Thomas Collier's heresies and Nehemiah Coxe's crucial role in their refutation throughout this book. Tune in to find out more! To view 'Vindiciae Veritatis' in the Bookshop, click HERE Send us a text Contact Broken Wh…

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News Time! RBAP Merges with Broken Wharfe, New Titles, New Podcasts, E-Books, US Shop and More... 36:25

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In this latest episode, we share some exciting news. We talk about our work with Richard Barcellos and acquisition of RBAP, upcoming book titles, some new podcasting efforts, and our recently released US shop. Grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and join us for some relaxed conversation about the latest happenings down at Broken Wharfe! Visit the US Sh…

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What is Philosophy and What Principles Does it Give us for Theology? 46:59

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In this episode, Jonny and John-Mark introduce the discipline of philosophy. They answer several questions such as: What is philosophy? Is it a help or hindrance to good theology? What principles does it give us for theology? How do these principles relate to our reading of the bible? Many more... Further reading: A good introduction to the discipl…

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The 'Word' in John 1, Christ, Augustine and Some Implications 33:24

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In this episode, the guys open their bibles to John 1 and delve a little into what it means to call Christ the Word (Logos). This includes discussion about: Christology The Mediation of Christ His Offices as Prophet, Priest and King The 4th Century Theologian Augustine of Hippo How this Could Impact our Understanding of Preaching, ...and much more.…

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Answering Questions about Creeds, Confessions and Christology Ft. Kevin Bidwell, Tony Flanders and Brett Shaw 33:38

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Welcome to 2023 at Broken Wharfe! We're excited to bring loads of new content this year and can't wait to bring it to you guys. In this episode we're recording at a youth conference and answering some questions about Creeds, Confessions of Faith and Christology. Some questions answered are 'what is the biblical basis for creeds and confessions of f…

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What If My Preacher Is Boring? Ft. Eddie Roberts 33:12

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In this episode, the guys follow on from their previous discussion about preaching as God's primary means of grace. They ask, 'if the preaching of the Word of God is really such a special and unique event, what are we to make of boring preaching?' Is it a problem with the hearer or the preacher and how do we resolve this issue? For Part 1 of this d…

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What Does Jesus Have To Do With Preaching? Ft. Eddie Roberts 34:31

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In this episode, Eddie Roberts (pastor of Stanley Park Church in Liverpool) joins the guys to discuss one theme explored in Broken Wharfe's newest title - 'Preaching as the Primary Means of Grace'. They explore the relationship between Christ and preaching as found in the New Testament, covering topics such as: - The real presence of Christ in prea…

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Story Time with Doc Renihan - A Confessional Adventure! 41:20

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Grab your cuppa and put on your slippers......It's Story Time! Theological confusion abounds amid social and political upheaval in 17th-Century Britain. Persecution, the rise and fall of kings, a maverick minister's shenanigans and long journeys combine to lead a group of churches to confess a common faith in the face of adversity. How will they fa…

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Why Should We Pray if God is Sovereign? 34:44

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In this episode the guys discuss the topic of the Sovereignty of God and Prayer. How are we to understand what prayer is and how it relates the God of the Bible? They also discuss how the Confession aids us in cultivating to a high view of God that leads us to communion with God in dependence upon his greatness and goodness. What did this look like…

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The Coffee House Sessions: A Taster Episode - Jordan Peterson and Conservative Evangelicalism Ft. Darrin Gilchrist 38:38

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In this episode, we announce the upcoming Coffee House Sessions, part of Broken Wharfe’s new Audio Streaming Hub. Our listeners are given a taster of what to expect from this new channel. During this episode, we drop in on a conversation regarding recent videos released by Jordan Peterson. The guys discuss Dr Peterson and Conservative Evangelicalis…

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God, Unicorns, Hobbits & Thor 38:42

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In this episode, the guys explore a foundational question of theology - what is God like? If we are to understand the Word of God correctly, we must first come to understand the God behind the Word, the one that revealed himself as 'I AM WHO I AM' to Moses. What do 'Thor', 'Hobbits' and 'Unicorns' have to do with this? Listen in to find out as Jonn…

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Why Should I Go To Church? 31:45

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This week, Jonny and John-Mark discuss a question that many people ask, "Why Should I go to Church?" They discuss various reasons the question may be asked before turning to Scripture and exploring the simple answer. Finally, the guys address some common responses to the Biblical answer such as, What if My Church is Unhealthy or I struggle with the…

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Identifying as God's People in the Bible and Early Church 36:12

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In this episode, the guys discuss one primary way that Christians are to respond to his revelation by confessing to believe what he has revealed. They explore how confessing the faith is not foreign to the Scripture and is a biblical and historical instinct of God's people. Do we have biblical examples? What about the early church? Jonny and John-M…

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Does Having a Confession of Faith Make You a Narrow Church? Ft. Oliver Allmand-Smith 35:58

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Does having a confession of faith make a church narrow in theology, critical of other churches and hunkered down in their own bunker, unwilling to work with others? John Mark and Jonny talk with Oliver Allmand-Smith about the true spirit of the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith, those who wrote it and how the Confession promotes a generous …

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Can a Confession Become More Important than the Bible? 33:27

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In this episode, Jonny and John-Mark tackle a question of the utmost importance: "Can a confession of faith become more important than the Bible?" They approach it in three ways: 1. What is the underlying concern and why is it valid? 2. What authority and role do confessions of faith have in the Church? 3. What are the practical outworkings of this…

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Knowing God, Confessional Systematic Theology & Biblical Theology 32:32

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John-Mark and Jonny chat about why we have the topics that we do in the 2nd London Confession and systematic theology. They discuss where they come from, how they relate to the bible and how systematics relates to biblical theology. The 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith summarises the teachings of the bible. It covers how we know God, God himself, t…

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Welcome to the Wharfe! 44:48

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John-Mark and Jonny set out on the Broken Wharfe Podcast adventure. Why does this podcast exist? Why confessions of faith, and why is systematic theology important? The confessional approach to theology, church life, and worship requires a commitment to systematic theology. If we don't see the need for systematic theology in the local church, or se…

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Parenting With Patience 20:16

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This episode of Didn't I Tell You Podcast is about having patience with your children especially your teenage children. On the By the Book segment, I share information about creating a parent/teen contract. My youngest son shares his thoughts during the From the Mouths of Babes segment, and I stand in solidarity, in the Char Says segment, with all …

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Let the Village Help Raise Your Child 27:00

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We've all heard the old proverb "It takes a village to raise a child," and in this episode, I talk about actually allowing the village to help us with our children. The "By the Book" segment shares information about ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), and I share my perspective and some personal experiences when I allowed my community to help me …

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Give Your Mom Her Flowers Now 21:59

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This episode is the very first episode of the Didn't I Tell You Podcast. I briefly introduce the show and explain the show flow for subsequent episodes. You'll learn how Mother's Day started in the United States, and I give some suggestions on how to begin to forgive your mom and start the healing process with her. My sons pay a visit to wish mothe…

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Didn’t I Tell You Podcast Trailer 1:07

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Trailer for the new Didn't I Tell You Podcast. It is an interactive show that offers suggestions rather than advice from me, Angel Charmaine a.k.a. Char, and the perspectives of moms who are 45+ in age to other moms about all things parenting and motherhood. The show will officially launch on Mother's Day, May 8, 2022.…