Podcast for Cultural Reformation, thinking about culture in light of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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To prod the sheep and beat the wolf.
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The Apologist is a podcast of the Cántaro Institute for the advancement of the Christian philosophy of life. Hosted by Institute founding director Steven R. Martins.
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Welcome to the "Speaking of Wealth" podcast showcasing profit strategies for speakers, publishers, authors, consultants, and info-marketers. Learn valuable skills to make your business more successful, more passive, more automated, and more scalable. Your host, Jason Hartman interviews top-tier guests, bestselling authors and experts including; Dan Poynter (The Self-Publishing Manual), Harvey Mackay (Swim With The Sharks & Get Your Foot in the Door), Dan Millman (Way of the Peaceful Warrior) ...
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Welcome back to The PRODCAST — where we build Christians who stand firm in an age of collapse and advance Christ’s Kingdom in an age of retreat.In today’s episode, Pastor Kendall Lankford continues the Revelation series, unpacking the courtroom drama of heaven unfolding in chapters 2–3 — the letters to the seven churches. Before diving into each in…
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Michael Thiessen, Joe Boot, and Nate Wright unpack how Christians can practice genuine hospitality to immigrants without losing the cultural and legal unity of a nation. Drawing on Exodus, Leviticus, Deuteronomy, and Psalm 2, they argue for care for the sojourner, one law for native and foreigner, and real integration through shared public life—pus…
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175. Revelation 2-3 The Introduction
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After a long ministry stretch, we are back. Today we move from Revelation 1 to the seven letters in chapters 2–3. This is not a manual for retreat. It is the risen Christ walking among His lampstands, inspecting, purifying, and commissioning His people for conquest. We set the stage with the covenantal and liturgical architecture of Revelation, ste…
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Dr. Michael Thiessen and Dr. Joe Boot preview the Ezra East conference (Nov. 1, 2025, Ingersoll, ON) and tackle one of the West’s most urgent questions: How should Christians think about immigration? Joe walks through the major waves of immigration to the US, UK, and Canada and shows why not all immigration is the same—older migration from Christia…
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Dr. Michael Thiessen and Pastor Nate Wright get practical about what it means to build Christian culture at the national level. Picking up from last week, they argue that freedom is only secure when it’s tethered to Christ—and then work through the “messy details” Christians must think through: covenantal nationhood, immigration and oaths, public w…
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Pastor and detective Mark Hamilton joins Michael and Nate to share his journey from a Word-of-Faith background to a reformed, Scripture-centered ministry in Buffalo, NY. He discusses the challenges of pastoring in the inner city, how his work in law enforcement shapes his ministry, and why the gospel—not programs or politics—is the true power to tr…
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Presuppositional Apologetics ft. Joe Boot
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In this episode launching our second season, Dr. Joe Boot—founder and president of the Ezra Institute for Contemporary Christianity—joins me to discuss the nature of presuppositional apologetics, the myth of neutrality, and the antithesis between belief and unbelief. Together we explore how a truly biblical apologetic shapes culture, politics, and …
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In this episode of The Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Michael Thiessen, Dr. Joe Boot, and Nate Wright explore the Christian concept of freedom. As they think Christianly through today’s headlines, they examine how modern notions of liberty often depart from biblical truth—and why true freedom can only be found when it’s tethered to God. NEW!!! D…
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174. Think Christianly! (An Interview With Dr. Joe Boot)
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In today's episode, Kendall Lankford interviews Joseph Boot, the founder of the Ezra Institute, discussing the importance of cultivating a Christian mind and the role of God's law in shaping culture. They explore the themes of divided thinking among Christians, the significance of the book 'Think Christianly', and the necessity of a robust engageme…
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Christianity & the State: Digital ID & Hate Speech Laws - The Tyranny of a Totalitarian Technocracy
In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Drs. Mike Thiessen and Joe Boot debunk the sacred/secular dualism and help Christians think Christianly about a biblical response to The Tyranny of a Totalitarian Technocracy. Episode Resource: "Is Christian Nationalism WEIRD?" | Glen Schrivener (Speak Life via YouTube): https://www.youtube.c…
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In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Pastor Nate Wright and Drs. Mike Thiessen and Dr. Joe Boot, discuss the significance of Charlie Kirk's memorial, exploring its implications for the Christian community and the broader cultural landscape. They reflect on the diverse representation of Christianity at the event, the political an…
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Michael Thiessen, Pastor Nate Wright, and Dr. Joe Boot discuss the implications of Charlie Kirk's death and the church's response to it. They express concern over the reluctance of many church leaders to acknowledge Kirk's martyrdom and the broader cultural implications of this silence. The conversation delves into the …
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In this SPECIAL EPISODE of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Joseph Boot is joined by Pastor Nate Wright and Dr. Michael Thiessen to discuss the shocking assassination of influential Christian, political activist and organizer, founder of Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk. Our heartfelt prayers go out to all his loved ones and family. May the…
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In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Joseph Boot and Pastor Nate Wright discuss the biblical concepts of the doctrine of the lesser magistrate and civil disobedience to tyrannical, ungodly rulers as obedience to God. Chapters:00:00 Cold Open00:45 Podcast Intro04:23 Upcoming Events and Conferences05:20 The Reform Protestant P…
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173. The Warrior Priest (Revelation 1 Finale)
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Host: Pastor Kendall LankfordText: Revelation 1:12–20🔥 EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode, Pastor Kendall Lankford brings our study of Revelation 1 to a close by unveiling Christ as both High Priest and Warrior-King. Far from a distant riddle, John’s first vision reveals a risen Christ who tends His Church with priestly care and tramples His enemies wi…
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Christianity & the State – Spiritual Warfare & Political Battles: Unpacking Recent Attack on Christianity in the West
In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Pastor Nate Wright and Dr. Michael Thiessen discuss how recent events show that spiritual warfare manifests itself in political battles and civil chaos. NEW!!! PRE-ORDER Dr. Boot's latest book, Think Christianly: Developing an Undivided Mind, today!:https://ezrapress.ca/products/think-christi…
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In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Joe Boot and Pastor Nate Wright discuss the politics of civil war while attending the Ezra Family Camp in Ontario, Canada. They reflect on the social and political conditions in various Western nations, particularly the UK and Canada, which suggest a growing potential for civil unrest. Th…
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In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Michael Thiessen and Rev. Nate Wright review the recent summer programs of the Ezra Institute and discuss how they are equipping Christian cultural leaders through worldview training. They further analyze recent announcements by Donald Trump concerning crime in Washington, D.C., comparing…
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In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Joe Boot and Ezra Fellow Rev. Dr. Aaron Rock delve into the contemporary crises facing the Western family structure, focusing on marriage, masculinity, and the impact of feminism on society. They discuss the implications of abandoning biblical principles for family and male leadership, th…
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172. 15 Reasons Why Young Earth Creation Is The ONLY Biblical View
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🔥 15 Reasons Why Six-Day Creation Is the ONLY Biblical ViewIf you get the beginning wrong, you’ll get the rest of the story wrong. In this episode of The PRODCAST, I make the case—biblically, theologically, and unapologetically—that literal, six-day creation is not a side issue. It is the bedrock upon which every doctrine rests.We’re not talking ab…
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On today's episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Rev. Nate Wright discusses the corrosive impact of Cultural Marxism, under the euphemistic brand of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (D.E.I), on social cohesion and the State with sociologist Dr. David M. Haskell. Marxist Revolutions, no matter their subtlety or name, are always horribly d…
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The Seven Stars of Revelation | The PRODCAST Episode — Revelation 1:12–20 Welcome back to The Prodcast! In today’s episode, we continue our deep-dive into Revelation 1:12–20, exploring the first vision John receives—and more specifically, what it means that Jesus is holding seven stars in His right hand. These stars aren’t celestial accessories or …
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On today's episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Joe Boot sits down with Richard Fangrad, the CEO of Creation Ministries International (CMI) in Canada, to discuss the deadly sociopolitical and cultural ramifications of an evolutionary worldview. Chapters:00:00 Intro00:19 Introduction to the Podcast02:21 CMI - Canada's Work03:48 Attac…
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Seven Golden Lampstands (Revelation 1:12–20)Welcome to the PRODCAST – Episode 170📖 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:In this power-packed episode of The PRODCAST, we take a torch to the opening vision of Revelation and show how it blazes with Edenic imagery, temple theology, and the sovereign priesthood of Christ. We’re not talking about a future A…
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On today's episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Michael Thiessen and Dr. Joe Boot are joined by Ezra Fellow Dr. P. Andrew Sandlin for the first episode of our summer series concerning the relationship between Christianity and the State. In this episode, they focus on the concepts of reformation and revolution. They explore historica…
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On today's episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Michael Thiessen and Dr. Joe Boot examine Confucianism and how it compares to the Gospel of the Kingdom of the Lord Jesus Christ. NEW!!! PRE-ORDER Dr. Boot's latest book, Think Christianly: Developing an Undivided Mind, today!:https://ezrapress.ca/products/think-christianly-developing-…
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Was the “Lord’s Day” a Sunday… or a Sentencing? (Revelation 1:10 EXPLAINED)📖 Description:Most Christians read “the Lord’s Day” in Revelation 1:10 and think: Sunday.Worship. Rest. Maybe brunch after church.But that’s not what John meant. Not even close.In this episode of The PRODCAST, we uncover the courtroom drama unfolding behind this misunderstoo…
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On today's episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Michael Thiessen and Dr. Joe Boot delve into the ancient Indian folk religion of Jainism. NEW!!! PRE-ORDER Dr. Boot's latest book, Think Christianly: Developing an Undivided Mind, today!:https://ezrapress.ca/products/think-christianly-developing-an-undivided-mind; Get your copy of the …
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168. How To Revive America (An Interview With The Based Boomer)
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SummaryIn this conversation, Mike DeVigilio, known as the 'based boomer', shares his journey of faith, writing, and the impact of contemporary politics on Christian values. The discussion covers the significance of Trump's presidency, the effects of COVID-19 as a catalyst for change, and the hopeful perspective offered by post-millennialism. DeVigi…
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On today's episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Pastor Nate Wright joins Dr. Joe Boot to examine the pseudo-scientific, green, eco-cult of climate change, its religious root, and many failed doomsday predictions. Episode Resources: Cornwall Alliance: https://cornwallalliance.org/; A Different Shade of Green: https://www.amazon.ca/Differ…
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167. How To Interpret Revelation's Visions
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Welcome to another episode of The PRODCAST—where we prod the sheep and we beat the wolf.This isn’t a show for soft theology or Left Behind eschatology. It’s for those who want truth without filters, clarity without compromise, and biblical depth without sensational nonsense. If you're ready to understand the book of Revelation the way John meant it…
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On today's episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Pastor Nate Wright joins Drs. Boot and Thiessen to discuss the religious roots of the current geopolitical conflict between Israel, Iran, and the United States of America. NEW!!! PRE-ORDER Dr. Boot's latest book, Think Christianly: Developing an Undivided Mind, today!:https://ezrapress.ca/…
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On today's episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Drs. Boot and Thiessen revisit our series on world religions as they explore the resurgence of paganism and occultism in the West. NEW!!! PRE-ORDER Dr. Boot's latest book, Think Christianly: Developing an Undivided Mind, today!:https://ezrapress.ca/products/think-christianly-developing-an-…
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Before Revelation unveils dragons, seals, and cosmic battles, it gives us a thunderless—but no less triumphant—scene: an aged apostle, exiled on volcanic rock, writing the words of heaven with blistered hands. Revelation 1:9–10 is not background. It’s the battleground where tribulation, Kingdom, and perseverance collide.In this episode of The PRODC…
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In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Joe Boot delivers a sermon about the unstoppable advance of the Kingdom of God and how the Lord Jesus Christ is making "All Things New." The sermon was preached initially at Living Word Church in Schriever, Louisiana, on May 11, 2025. We extend our gratitude to them for their warm hospita…
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📺 Episode Title:Did Jesus Already Come on the Clouds? (Revelation 1:7 Explained)📖 Description:Is Revelation 1:7 about Jesus coming back in our future?Not even close.It’s about His judgment-coming in the past—a real, historical, covenantal reckoning that took place in AD 70, just like He said it would.In this episode of The PRODCAST, we dive deep in…
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In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Pastor Nate Wright sits down with Chilean documentary filmmaker Nathan Anderson to discuss how the postmillennial hope influences one's worldview and life perspective. Episode Resources: On Earth as it is Heaven: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jchu--KWvDw; Honour Thy Son: https://www.youtube…
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164. Getting The Second Coming Wrong Part 2 (Historical Blunders)
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Is Revelation 1:7 about Jesus returning in our future?No.It’s about His triumphant judgment in the past—fulfilled in AD 70, just as He promised.In today’s episode of The PRODCAST, we walk through two thousand years of prophetic misfire—from burning temples to failed raptures, from medieval monks to Left Behind madness—to show that Revelation 1:7 ha…
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In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Joseph Boot is joined for another ReformCon Dialogue by Pastor of Apologia Church, Jeff Durbin, to talk about the promise, power, and principle of the Kingdom of God, which supplies Christians with the unshakable hope of the triumph of the Gospel in history. Tune in for this candid conver…
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163. THE FAILED "SECOND COMINGS" (PART 1)
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Is Revelation 1:7 about the future return of Christ? No.It’s about His past judgment—fulfilled in AD 70, just as He promised.In today’s episode of The PRODCAST, we blow the lid off the false interpretations that have misled the Church for generations. We’ll show, verse by verse, why this text is not about a global, bodily second coming—but a first-…
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In this episode of the* Podcast for Cultural Reformation*, Dr. Joseph Boot is joined for another ReformCon Dialogue by the illustrious author, founder, Managing Partner, and Chief Investment Officer of The Bahnsen Group, of the American private wealth management firm, David Bahnsen, to discuss the myth of the work-life balance, and how worshipful w…
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THE FROG AND FABLE INTERVIEWIn this conversation, Kendall Lankford interviews McAllister Seitz, who shares his journey from a fundamental Baptist background to starting a Christian tobacco company called Frog and Fable. They discuss theological transformations, the importance of craftsmanship, and the role of Christians in entrepreneurship. McAllis…
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In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Joseph Boot is joined by Pastor and Author Doug Wilson to discuss how the Gospel destroys ethnic animosity and reorders our loves according to the Law-Word of God's totalizing Kingdom rule. NEW!!! PRE-ORDER Dr. Boot's latest book, Think Christianly: Developing an Undivided Mind, today!: h…
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161. HE RULES THE WORLD (Revelation 1:4-6)
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HE RULES THE WORLD | Revelation 1:4–6 | THE PRODCASTHost: Pastor Kendall LankfordText: Revelation 1:4–6EPISODE SUMMARYLast episode, we discovered that Revelation begins with a benediction. This episode shows us why. The blessing of Revelation isn’t abstract—it’s rooted in the throne. In the risen Christ. In the fact that Jesus Christ has already be…
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In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Joseph Boot is joined by Dr. P. Andrew Sandlin for part two of The ReformCon Dialogues, where they discuss biblical manhood and its left-wing and right-wing pretenders. NEW!!! PRE-ORDER Dr. Boot's latest book, Think Christianly: Developing an Undivided Mind, today!: https://ezrapress.ca/p…
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In this episode of the Ezra institute, Dr. Michael Thiessen interviews Pastor Nick Thompson about his book Sacred Streaming, which explores the implications of digital technology in church worship. Thompson reflects on his experiences during the COVID pandemic that led him to question the legitimacy of live streaming in worship. He emphasizes the i…
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In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Joseph Boot and Dr. Michael Thiessen kick off a BRAND NEW series–The ReformCon Dialogues–where Dr. Boot had the pleasure to discuss various subjects with the speakers at ReformCon '25 in Tucson, AZ. On today's show, Drs. Thiessen and Boot discuss the necessity of building and fighting wit…
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160. How Reading Revelation Is A Blessing
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THE PRODCAST | HOW READING REVELATION IS A BLESSING! Host: Pastor Kendall Lankford Text: Revelation 1:3 🔥 EPISODE SUMMARY Revelation begins with something most people never expect—a blessing. Before the trumpets sound and beasts rise, God gives His people a benediction. In this episode, Pastor Kendall Lankford walks verse by verse through Revelatio…
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In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Joe Boot delivers a powerful Easter message on the power of God unleashed by the resurrection of Christ, such that the effects of sin and the curse are reversed and the people of God take dominion over all creation. Sermon originally delivered on April 8, 2012, @ Westminster Chapel | Toro…
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159. 9 lies People Believe About The Timing Of Revelation
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9 Lies Christians Believe About the Timing of RevelationHosted by: Pastor Kendall LankfordText: Revelation 1:1–3 (NASB 1995)Location: The Shepherd's Church – Chelmsford, MA🔥 EPISODE SUMMARYIn this jaw-dropping episode of The PRODCAST, Pastor Kendall Lankford rips the curtain off of Revelation 1:1–3 and exposes the lies—nine of them—that modern Chri…
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