Best Luther Seminarys Podcasts (2025)

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278. Romans as a Roadmap for Missions 56:37

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This episode features a message from our 2023 Center for Missions and Evangelism Conference, part of a special series leading up to the ⁠2025 CME Conference on October 3–4⁠. Dr. Marcus Mininger challenges us to see Paul's letter to the Romans not only as a masterpiece of theology but also as a missionary manifesto. Written to prepare the Roman chur…

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278. Romans as a Roadmap for Missions 56:36

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This episode features a message from our 2023 Center for Missions and Evangelism Conference, part of a special series leading up to the 2025 CME Conference on October 3–4. Dr. Marcus Mininger challenges us to see Paul’s letter to the Romans not only as a masterpiece of theology but also as a missionary manifesto. Written to prepare the Roman church…

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277. When Mission Gets Uncomfortable: Loving the Unlikely Neighbor 45:02

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This episode features a message from our 2022 Center for Missions and Evangelism Conference, where Dr. J. Mark Beach explores what it means to love both "likely" and "unlikely" neighbors. Drawing from John 3 and 4, he contrasts those who seem most like us (the "likely neighbors") with those on the margins (the "unlikely neighbors"). Through the exa…

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277. When Mission Gets Uncomfortable: Loving the Unlikely Neighbor 45:02

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This episode features a message from our 2022 Center for Missions and Evangelism Conference, where Dr. J. Mark Beach explores what it means to love both “likely” and “unlikely” neighbors. Drawing from John 3 and 4, he contrasts those who seem most like us (the “likely neighbors”) with those on the margins (the “unlikely neighbors”). Through the exa…

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276. How Christ Meets Us in Our Homesickness 39:18

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In this episode of MARSCAST, Dr. Andrew Compton joins Jared Luttjeboer to explore the deep ache of homesickness. We tend to think of homesickness as a fleeting emotion, but our hosts go deeper. For Christians, could it be something more, perhaps a deep spiritual longing? Building on earlier conversations about the biblical story of home, they consi…

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276. How Christ Meets Us in Our Homesickness 39:18

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In this episode of MARSCAST, Dr. Andrew Compton joins Jared Luttjeboer to explore the deep ache of homesickness. We tend to think of homesickness as a fleeting emotion, but our hosts go deeper. For Christians, could it be something more, perhaps a deep spiritual longing? Building on earlier conversations about the biblical story of home, they consi…

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275. Christ, Our True Dwelling Place 28:59

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In this second installment of our series on a biblical theology of home, Dr. Andrew Compton joins Jared Luttjeboer to trace how the prophets and the New Testament deepen and fulfill the story of God's dwelling with His people. From Ezekiel's visions to Christ as the true temple, Scripture unfolds a beautiful story of how God Himself makes His home …

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275. Christ, Our True Dwelling Place 28:58

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In this second installment of our series on a biblical theology of home, Dr. Andrew Compton joins Jared Luttjeboer to trace how the prophets and the New Testament deepen and fulfill the story of God’s dwelling with His people. From Ezekiel’s visions to Christ as the true temple, Scripture unfolds a beautiful story of how God Himself makes His home …

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274. Dwelling with God: Rethinking Our Longing for Home 29:03

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In this opening episode of a three-part series, Dr. Andrew Compton joins Director of Marketing, Jared Luttjeboer, to explore the deep biblical theme of home. From Eden to exile, from the Tabernacle to the temple, Scripture tells a sweeping story of God's dwelling with His people, a story that speaks directly to our own longings for belonging and st…

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274. Dwelling with God: Rethinking Our Longing for Home 29:03

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In this opening episode of a three-part series, Dr. Andrew Compton joins Director of Marketing, Jared Luttjeboer, to explore the deep biblical theme of home. From Eden to exile, from the Tabernacle to the temple, Scripture tells a sweeping story of God’s dwelling with His people, a story that speaks directly to our own longings for belonging and st…

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273. The Theologian of the Holy Spirit 19:17

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What do you really know about the reformer of Geneva? In this conclusion to our series on the reformers, Dr. Alan Strange returns to explore the remarkable legacy of John Calvin. In this episode, we learn how Calvin's reluctant return to Geneva after three years in Strasbourg shaped not only his theology but the very foundations of Reformed Christi…

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273. The Theologian of the Holy Spirit 19:17

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What do you really know about the reformer of Geneva? In this conclusion to our series on the reformers, Dr. Alan Strange returns to explore the remarkable legacy of John Calvin. In this episode, we learn how Calvin’s reluctant return to Geneva after three years in Strasbourg shaped not only his theology but the very foundations of Reformed Christi…

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272. God's Sudden Subduing: John Calvin's Unlikely Rise 17:10

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What drives a brilliant 27-year-old humanist scholar to abandon his promising legal career and pen one of history's most influential theological works? Join Dr. Alan Strange as he unravels the early life of John Calvin and explores the unexpected twists that led from French nobility's secretarial service to revolutionary religious thought. We'll le…

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272. God's Sudden Subduing: John Calvin's Unlikely Rise 17:09

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What drives a brilliant 27-year-old humanist scholar to abandon his promising legal career and pen one of history's most influential theological works? Join Dr. Alan Strange as he unravels the early life of John Calvin and explores the unexpected twists that led from French nobility's secretarial service to revolutionary religious thought. We'll le…

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271. The Sacred Meal That Split the Reformers 19:07

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What happens when three brilliant minds clash over the meaning of Christianity's most sacred meal? In this episode, Dr. Strange and host Jared Luttjeboer examine one of the Reformation's most heated theological debates: the Lord's Supper. From Rome's doctrine of transubstantiation to Luther's mysterious "in, with, and under," from Zwingli's memoria…

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271. The Sacred Meal That Split the Reformers 19:06

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What happens when three brilliant minds clash over the meaning of Christianity's most sacred meal? In this episode, Dr. Strange and host Jared Luttjeboer examine one of the Reformation's most heated theological debates: the Lord's Supper. From Rome's doctrine of transubstantiation to Luther's mysterious "in, with, and under," from Zwingli's memoria…

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270. The Swiss Alternative: How Zwingli Carved His Own Path of Reform 16:56

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In this episode, we explore the life and legacy of Huldrych Zwingli—a Renaissance-trained scholar who transformed worship, challenged papal authority, and sparked a movement that would shape Protestant Christianity for centuries to come. Dr. Alan Strange guides us through Zwingli's journey from peasant origins to becoming the people's priest in Zur…

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270. The Swiss Alternative: How Zwingli Carved His Own Path of Reform 16:55

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In this episode, we explore the life and legacy of Huldrych Zwingli—a Renaissance-trained scholar who transformed worship, challenged papal authority, and sparked a movement that would shape Protestant Christianity for centuries to come. Dr. Alan Strange guides us through Zwingli's journey from peasant origins to becoming the people's priest in Zur…

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269. Was Luther Right About Rome? 17:45

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Was Martin Luther right to compare the Roman Catholic Church to the legalistic Judaism of the Pharisees? In this episode of MARSCAST, Dr. Alan Strange and Jared Luttjeboer examine whether Luther's assessment was fair—or even accurate. From the theological foundations of the Old Testament to the modern "New Perspective on Paul" movement, this conver…

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269. Was Luther Right About Rome? 17:44

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Was Martin Luther right to compare the Roman Catholic Church to the legalistic Judaism of the Pharisees? In this episode of MARSCAST, Dr. Alan Strange and Jared Luttjeboer examine whether Luther's assessment was fair—or even accurate. From the theological foundations of the Old Testament to the modern "New Perspective on Paul" movement, this conver…

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268. The Tormented Monk: Martin Luther's Spiritual Crisis 18:08

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Step into the world of late medieval Catholicism and discover the spiritual crisis that shaped one of history's most influential reformers. In this episode, Dr. Alan Strange takes us through Martin Luther's early years—from his tormented life as an Augustinian monk to his life-changing encounter with Romans 1:17. We explore the complex religious la…

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268. The Tormented Monk: Martin Luther's Spiritual Crisis 18:08

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Step into the world of late medieval Catholicism and discover the spiritual crisis that shaped one of history's most influential reformers. In this episode, Dr. Alan Strange takes us through Martin Luther's early years—from his tormented life as an Augustinian monk to his life-changing encounter with Romans 1:17. We explore the complex religious la…

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267. Leo XIV and the Legacy of the Papacy 22:28

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In this episode, host Jared Luttjeboer finishes the conversation on the papacy with Dr. Alan Strange and Dr. Andrew Compton as they unpack the significance of the newly elected Pope, who, for the first time, hails from just down the road from Mid-America Reformed Seminary. Their conversation explores how this moment intersects with centuries of Ref…

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266. Pope Francis and the Crisis of Certainty 25:43

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In this episode, host Jared Luttjeboer continues the series on the papacy with Drs. Alan Strange and Andrew Compton. As news breaks of a new Pope's election, the professors look closely into Rome's promise of certainty—examining why this intellectual security draws some Protestants to Catholicism, while revealing how these claims ultimately unravel…

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265. The Origins of Papal Supremacy 27:43

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In this episode, host Jared Luttjeboer sits down with church historian, Dr. Alan Strange, and OT Professor, Dr. Andrew Compton, to explore the evolution of the papacy throughout church history. While this episode was being recorded (May 8, 2025), the College of Cardinals was meeting in conclave to elect a new Bishop of Rome. In the episode, the pro…

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267. Leo XIV and the Legacy of the Papacy 22:29

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In this episode, host Jared Luttjeboer finishes the conversation on the papacy with Dr. Alan Strange and Dr. Andrew Compton as they unpack the significance of the newly elected Pope, who, for the first time, hails from just down the road from Mid-America Reformed Seminary. Their conversation explores how this moment intersects with centuries of Ref…

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266. Pope Francis and the Crisis of Certainty 25:44

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In this episode, host Jared Luttjeboer continues the series on the papacy with Drs. Alan Strange and Andrew Compton. As news breaks of a new Pope's election, the professors look closely into Rome's promise of certainty—examining why this intellectual security draws some Protestants to Catholicism, while revealing how these claims ultimately unravel…

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264. Promises that Hold: Finding Assurance in the Means of Grace 28:55

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How do Word and Sacrament bring comfort to the doubting heart? In this final installment of our series on assurance, Dr. Cornelis Venema explores how God's appointed means of grace provide concrete reassurance amid life's uncertainties. Dr. Venema unpacks how gospel-centered preaching—proclaiming what Christ has done rather than what we must do—ser…

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265. The Origins of Papal Supremacy 27:44

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In this episode, host Jared Luttjeboer sits down with church historian, Dr. Alan Strange, and OT Professor, Dr. Andrew Compton, to explore the evolution of the papacy throughout church history. While this episode was being recorded (May 8, 2025), the College of Cardinals was meeting in conclave to elect a new Bishop of Rome. In the episode, the pro…

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264. Promises that Hold: Finding Assurance in the Means of Grace 28:54

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How do Word and Sacrament bring comfort to the doubting heart? In this final installment of our series on assurance, Dr. Cornelis Venema explores how God's appointed means of grace provide concrete reassurance amid life's uncertainties. Dr. Venema unpacks how gospel-centered preaching—proclaiming what Christ has done rather than what we must do—ser…

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263. Can I Really Be Sure? Assurance in the Reformed Tradition 28:05

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Can Christians truly be sure of their salvation—and if so, on what basis? In this episode of Marscast, host Jared Luttjeboer welcomes back Dr. Cornelis Venema to explore the doctrine of assurance through the lens of the Reformed confessions and pastoral wisdom from the church's history. Far from being a modern dilemma, the struggle for assurance ha…

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263. Can I Really Be Sure? Assurance in the Reformed Tradition 28:05

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Can Christians truly be sure of their salvation—and if so, on what basis? In this episode of Marscast, host Jared Luttjeboer welcomes back Dr. Cornelis Venema to explore the doctrine of assurance through the lens of the Reformed confessions and pastoral wisdom from the church’s history. Far from being a modern dilemma, the struggle for assurance ha…

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262. The Solid Ground of Biblical Assurance 18:11

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In this episode, host Jared Luttjeboer sits down with Dr. Cornelis Venema, President Emeritus of Mid-America Reformed Seminary, to explore the doctrine of assurance. Dr. Venema challenges the common misconception that assurance is merely a fluctuating feeling dependent on our spiritual performance. Instead, he reveals how assurance is fundamentally…

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262. The Solid Ground of Biblical Assurance 18:10

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In this episode, host Jared Luttjeboer sits down with Dr. Cornelis Venema, President Emeritus of Mid-America Reformed Seminary, to explore the doctrine of assurance. Dr. Venema challenges the common misconception that assurance is merely a fluctuating feeling dependent on our spiritual performance. Instead, he reveals how assurance is fundamentally…

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261. Common Grace in Common Places: Balancing Faith and Cultural Engagement 23:21

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In this episode, we wrap up our series on common grace with Dr. Andrew Compton, Rev. Steve Swets, and Dr. J. Mark Beach. They begin by revisiting the controversial 1924 debate that split the Christian Reformed Church and discuss Emeritus Professor at Calvin Theological Seminary John Bolt's recent analysis that questions whether this division was tr…

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261. Common Grace in Common Places: Balancing Faith and Cultural Engagement 23:21

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In this episode, we wrap up our series on common grace with Dr. Andrew Compton, Rev. Steve Swets, and Dr. J. Mark Beach. They begin by revisiting the controversial 1924 debate that split the Christian Reformed Church and discuss Emeritus Professor at Calvin Theological Seminary John Bolt's recent analysis that questions whether this division was tr…

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Bonus: Roommates Reunited: Sinclair Ferguson & Alan Strange in Conversation 6:09

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At the 2025 Ligonier National Conference, longtime friends and former roommates Dr. Sinclair Ferguson and Dr. Alan Strange reunited for a rich and engaging conversation. With warmth and humor, they reflected on Presbyterianism, the beauty of union with Christ, and their enduring love for the books of Romans and John.…

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Bonus: The Accelerated Path to Ministry 5:36

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At the 2025 Ligonier National Conference, Dr. Alan Strange and Dr. John Tweeddale, Academic Dean of Reformation Bible College, discussed the accelerated program partnership between our institutions.

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Bonus: Serving the Church Together: Celebrating 50 Years with Great Commission Publications 5:13

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At the 2025 Ligonier National Conference, Interim President Dr. Alan Strange sat down with B.A. Snider of Great Commission Publications to reflect on GCP's 50-year anniversary. Together, they looked back on decades of publishing gospel-centered resources, equipping the church, and advancing the Great Commission.…

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260. The Common Grace Controversy of 1924 24:53

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This episode looks into the historical 1924 controversy over "common grace" that led to the formation of the Protestant Reformed Church. Our hosts explore how Abraham Kuyper's theological concepts, brought from the Netherlands to America, sparked significant debate within the Christian Reformed Church. They examine the three points of common grace …

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260. The Common Grace Controversy of 1924 24:52

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This episode looks into the historical 1924 controversy over "common grace" that led to the formation of the Protestant Reformed Church. Our hosts explore how Abraham Kuyper's theological concepts, brought from the Netherlands to America, sparked significant debate within the Christian Reformed Church. They examine the three points of common grace …

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259. Why Isn't Everything Worse? Exploring God's Common Grace 23:53

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In this episode of Marscast, Dr. Andrew Compton is joined by colleagues Dr. J. Mark Beach and alumnus and pastor Rev. Steve Swets to explore the theological concept of common grace. They unpack various definitions of common grace, distinguish it from saving grace, and analyze how Scripture uses terms for "grace" in both narrow and broader contexts.…

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259. Why Isn't Everything Worse? Exploring God's Common Grace 23:53

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In this episode of MARSCAST, Dr. Andrew Compton is joined by colleagues Dr. J. Mark Beach and alumnus and pastor Rev. Steve Swets to explore the theological concept of common grace. They unpack various definitions of common grace, distinguish it from saving grace, and analyze how Scripture uses terms for "grace" in both narrow and broader contexts.…

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258. Poimenics: The Practical Pastoral Calling to Visitation 33:03

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In this episode, Jared Luttjeboer interviews alumnus and pastor Rev. Harold Miller. He takes listeners behind the scenes of one of the church's most quiet yet important ministries: pastoral visitation. Drawing from years of pastoral experience, Miller reveals the deep theological significance of visiting congregants in hospitals, nursing homes, and…

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258. Poimenics: The Practical Pastoral Calling to Visitation 33:02

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In this episode, Jared Luttjeboer interviews alumnus and pastor Rev. Harold Miller. He takes listeners behind the scenes of one of the church's most quiet yet important ministries: pastoral visitation. Drawing from years of pastoral experience, Miller reveals the deep theological significance of visiting congregants in hospitals, nursing homes, and…

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257. The Spirit in the Life of the Church: A Conversation with Richard Zekveld 30:48

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In this episode, host Jared and Pastor Richard Zekveld explore the doctrine of the Holy Spirit and its practical implications. They discuss how Christ's blood and Spirit work together in cleansing believers, the distinction between receiving the Spirit at conversion versus ongoing filling, and finding assurance amid doubt. Pastor Zekveld shares ins…

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257. The Spirit in the Life of the Church: A Conversation with Richard Zekveld 30:47

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In this episode, host Jared and Pastor Richard Zekveld explore the doctrine of the Holy Spirit and its practical implications. They discuss how Christ's blood and Spirit work together in cleansing believers, the distinction between receiving the Spirit at conversion versus ongoing filling, and finding assurance amid doubt. Pastor Zekveld shares ins…

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256. Christian Nationalism and the Kingdom of God: A Final Reflection 16:10

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In this final installment of MARSCAST's Part 2 series on Christian nationalism, host Jared Luttjeboer sits down with Dr. Alan Strange to explore a crucial question: Is Christian nationalism the answer for Christians seeking to engage with culture and politics, or is there a better way? Dr. Strange offers a thoughtful examination of how Christians s…

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256. Christian Nationalism and the Kingdom of God: A Final Reflection 16:09

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In this final installment of MARSCAST's Part 2 series on Christian nationalism, host Jared Luttjeboer sits down with Dr. Alan Strange to explore a crucial question: Is Christian nationalism the answer for Christians seeking to engage with culture and politics, or is there a better way? Dr. Strange offers a thoughtful examination of how Christians s…

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255. Mere Christendom or More? Examining Doug Wilson's Take on Christian Nationalism 16:02

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In this second installment of our series on Christian nationalism, host Jared Luttjeboer sits down with Dr. Alan Strange, Interim President of Mid-America Reformed Seminary and Professor of Church History, to examine Doug Wilson's distinctive approach to Christian nationalism. Dr. Strange unpacks Wilson's "theocratic libertarian" vision as presente…