Best Michael Spangler Podcasts (2025)

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Response to Presbycast On Kinism 2:02:13

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Summary In this episode of the Old Paths Podcast, Michael and Cody respond to a Presbycast episode that critiques kinism and discusses racial egalitarianism within the church. They explore various themes including the nature of church statements on race, the implications of division within the church, and the historical context of racial issues. Th…

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Jude: Grace, Judgment, & Spiritual Sodomy 46:48

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In this episode of the Old Paths Podcast, Cody and Michael delve into the Epistle of Jude, exploring themes of grace, judgment, and the concept of spiritual sodomy. They discuss the purpose of Jude's letter, the importance of contending for the faith, and the nature of grace as both unmerited favor and enabling power. The conversation highlights bi…

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American Mantle Review Oct. 2025 1:31:30

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In this episode of the Old Paths Podcast, Michael and Cody discuss various articles published by American Mantle, focusing on themes of political violence, the role of the church, and the necessity of moral integrity within Christian nationalism. They explore the implications of recent events, the challenges facing the right, and the historical con…

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The Murder of Iryna Zarutska 1:18:22

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In this episode of the Old Paths Podcast, hosts Cody Justice and Michael Spangler discuss the tragic murder of Iryna Zarutska, exploring the racial dynamics and societal implications surrounding the incident. They delve into theological reflections on murder, the importance of wisdom in addressing racial issues, and the role of language in racial d…

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Marrow 14: Propagation of Sin 1:07:37

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Michael & Cody continue to work through The Marrow of Theology by William Ames, with special focus upon the propagation of sin + a discussion on creationism vs. traducianism.Support Michael & Cody through American Mantle ⁠here⁠.

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Positive Christianity in the Third Reich 1:26:51

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Michael & Cody discuss the book Positive Christianity in the Third Reich: Including the 28 Theses of the German Christians and Miscellaneous Documents of Cajus Fabricius, recently published by Sacra Press. Use code: OLDPATHS at checkout for a discount and buy the book at Sacra Press here. Support Michael & Cody through American Mantle here.…

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Shane Anderson: Punch Right, Slide Left 1:13:40

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Michael & Cody are joined by Shane Anderson to discuss the "punch right, slide left" dynamic that prevails today, whether in the church, society, politics, or the public square. Enjoy the episode? Leave us a review and share the podcast with your friends. Want to support us? Donate at americanmantle.org/donate.…

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The Evil of Slander 1:21:55

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Michael & Cody take up the topic of slander and its evil, defining and distinguishing it, giving concrete examples from Scripture and the present day, noting the effects, and recommending several remedies. Want to support Michael & Cody? Donate at American Mantle.

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Marrow 13: Death 56:31

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Michael & Cody continue their trek through The Marrow of Theology by William Ames, with special focus upon death, both bodily and consummated. Leave us a review. Share with your friends. Support us financially here through American Mantle.

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ARP Statement of Racial Egalitarianism 50:36

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Michael & Cody are joined again by Michael Hunter to discuss the statement of racial egalitarianism crafted by Pastor Benjamin Glaser, which was formally adopted by the ARP, RPCNA, and PCA. ATTENTION LISTENER We need your help to reach our monthly giving goal. If every listener gave $10/mo, we would exceed our goal. So we make our appeal. If you be…

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American Mantle: One Month Review 1:48:01

4M ago1:48:01

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In this special episode, Michael & Cody review the first month of American Mantle, sharing their general impressions, particular feedback, highlighting and discussing several articles, and more. Support us and our work. Give a monthly amount here.

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New Christendom Press Conference Recap 1:18:00

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Michael Spangler & Michael Hunter discuss the New Christendom Press conference, noting some of the talks and their strengths, discussing the state of the CN / NCR movement, giving some critiques, and answering some questions. Leave us a review on your podcast app. Follow Old Paths on X. Remember to check out American Mantle. NOTE: We are seeking mo…

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The Evil of Antinomianism 1:43:25

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Michael & Cody are joined again by Michael Hunter to discuss antinomianism. Follow Old Paths on X. Follow Michael Spangler on X. Follow Cody Justice on X. Follow Michael Hunter on X. Be sure to leave us a podcast review and share with your friends. Profiting from the content and looking for a way to support us? Donate here.…

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Who Is Your Brother? A Response to Samuel Sey 2:44:04

5M ago2:44:04

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Michael & Cody respond to Samuel Sey's lecture, "Who Is Your Brother?" which he recently shared on X, highlighting his mistakes, slanders, and hypocrisy, even showing where Sey himself is fundamentally woke. Highlights: Slanders of Corey Mahler Slanders of Stephen Wolfe Refusal to submit evidence Refusal to define terms Calling natural affection si…

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Marrow 12: Original & Actual Sin 58:11

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Michael & Cody continue through The Marrow of Theology by William Ames, with particular focus upon original sin and actual sin. Follow them on X. Michael Cody Want to support our work or give a gift? Do so through American Mantle at www.americanmantle.org/donate.

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Marrow 11: Consequences of Sin 1:26:26

5M ago1:26:26

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Michael & Cody continue through The Marrow of Theology by William Ames, with special focus upon the consequences of sin. Follow them on X. Michael Cody

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The Founding of Piedmont Presbyterian Church 1:41:37

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Michael & Cody are joined by Michael Hunter for a discussion of the founding of the new church where Michael Spangler pastors: Piedmont Presbyterian Church. Follow them on X. Michael Spangler Cody Justice Michael Hunter Subscribe to American Mantle. To support our work, do so through the donate page at American Mantle.…

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Response to Gavin Beers 5: Interracial Marriage 2:27:26

5M ago2:27:26

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Michael & Cody continue their response to Pastor Gavin Beers, with focus upon the topic of interracial marriage. Follow them on X. ⁠Michael⁠ ⁠Cody

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What is American Mantle? 1:24:46

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Michael & Cody discuss American Mantle—what it is, who it's for, why it matters, along with the origins, organization, and vision, support options, and more. Follow ⁠American Mantle on X⁠. Follow Old Paths Podcast on X. Follow ⁠Michael on X⁠. Follow⁠ Cody on X⁠. Subscribe at ⁠www.americanmantle.org⁠ before June 20th to receive a free PDF copy of On…

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Response to Gavin Beers 4: Racial Segregation 2:59:21

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Michael & Cody continue their response to Pastor Gavin Beers, with focus upon the topic of racial segregation. Follow them on X. Michael Cody

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Response to Gavin Beers 3: Racial Superiority 2:53:20

6M ago2:53:20

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Michael & Cody continue their response to Pastor Gavin Beers, this time focusing upon the topic of racial superiority. Follow us on X: Michael Cody

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Persecution in the Church: With Michael Hunter 2:54:38

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Michael & Cody sit down again with returning guest, Michael Hunter, to discuss the topic of persecution in the church, each relaying some of their own personal experiences. They also raise some lessons and answer follower questions.

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The Sword of Christ: Review & Discussion 1:31:21

8M ago1:31:21

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Michael & Cody review and discuss the book, The Sword of Christ by Giles Corey, published by Antelope Hill. Episode outline: book contents summary, our critiques and commendations, particular discussion points, and questions / comments of X followers. Highlights: Is Christianity is right-wing? Why is it legitimate to say organized Christianity is l…

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Christian Race Realism Part 2: Defended & Applied 1:42:32

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Michael & Cody continue the topic of Christian Race Realism, drawing from Michael's article series from the Pactum Institute, now available for⁠ pre-order as a book from Sacra Press⁠, with a special dedicatory epistle to President Donald Trump. Use code: OLDPATHS at checkout for a discount. Episode highlights: Changes in races Is race unimportant? …

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Marrow 10: Man's Fall 1:12:09

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Michael & Cody continue through The Marrow of Theology by William Ames, with focus on man's fall. Highlights: Men and angels in the fall. Causes and consequences of the fall. The parts and motions of sin. Egalitarianism & disordered nature. Satan's method of temptation. The projections & "pious" pretensions of wicked men. The dangers of gullibility…

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Response to Gavin Beers 2: Christian Nationalism, Politics, & the Bible 2:50:11

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Michael & Cody respond to Pastor Gavin Beers of the FCC on the topic of Christian Nationalism, by playing his sermon-review of Stephen Wolfe's book, The Case for Christian Nationalism. They use it as an opportunity for discussion and criticism. Highlights: Christ the Edge Lord Reactionary vs. Stationary CN vibes & memes Dangers of anachronism Natio…

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Michael Hunter: The Marrow of Christian Ethics by Benedict Pictet 1:43:16

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Michael & Cody are joined by Michael Hunter for a discussion surrounding the book, The Marrow of Christian Ethics—be sure to pickup a copy—by Benedict Pictet, the nephew of Francis Turretin. The Marrow is a concise treatise of classical reformed ethics which Michael Hunter recently translated and published. Highlights: Hunter's college background a…

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Response to Gavin Beers 1: The Bible, Races, Nations, & Immigration 2:49:08

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Michael & Cody respond to Pastor Gavin Beers of the FCC on the topic of the Bible and immigration, by playing his sermon and using it as an opportunity for discussion and criticism. Highlights: Christian Nationalism Hitler as Christian Prince Fascism and National Socialism Ethnonationalism, and blood and soil Is it wrong to want a nation where peop…

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Christian Race Realism Part 1: Explained & Proved 1:16:18

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Michael & Cody take up the topic of Christian Race Realism, drawing from Michael's article series from the Pactum Institute, and soon to be published as a book with Sacra Press. Highlights: What is race? race realism? Christian race realism? The relation of the family to race. Are races and nations flexible? Scripture on the topic of race. Nature o…

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Marrow 9: Special Government 1:00:57

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Michael & Cody continue through The Marrow of Theology by William Ames, with focus upon chapter 10: special government of intelligent creatures. Highlights: Definition of special government. Moral vs. physical government. The relation of man's nature and God's special government. God's condescension in human characteristics and human language in hi…

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Women & Modesty 2:19:00

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Michael & Cody take up the topic of women and modesty. First, they define woman; second, they define and distinguish modesty; third, they consider some examples of immodesty and applications of modesty, including motives for modesty; and fourth and finally, they wrap up with objections and submitted questions. Highlights: Nature, experience, and Sc…

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Marrow 8: Providence 52:15

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S2E15—Marrow 8: Providence — Michael & Cody continue through ⁠⁠The Marrow of Theology⁠⁠, by William Ames, with particular focus upon Providence. Highlights: What is providence? its etymology? its parts? and how is it distinct from the decree, counsel, and creation? How should we consider God's attributes (e.g. justice, wisdom, holiness) in relation…

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Haitian Crusaders with Matt Marino 1:42:16

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S2E14: Haitian Crusaders w/ Matt Marino — Cody, Michael, & returning guest, ⁠Matt Marino⁠, engage in discussion on two chief topics: the dynamics of immigration and the metaphysics of historiography. Inspired by Matt's two articles: ⁠Who is the Sojourner?⁠ and ⁠The Lost Tools of Learning from History.⁠ Highlights: Sojourner—defined and abused. Is A…

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Marrow 7: Creation 1:27:47

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S2E13—Marrow 7: Creation — Benjamin, Michael, & Cody continue through ⁠The Marrow of Theology⁠, by William Ames, with particular focus upon Creation. Highlights: Creation ex nihilo. What is the creator-creature distinction? Is macro-evolution compatible with Christianity? What about micro-evolution, speciation, & natural selection? Will earth or he…

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Marrow 6: Decree of God 1:12:23

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S2E12—Marrow 6: Decree of God — Benjamin, Michael, & Cody continue through The Marrow of Theology, by William Ames, with particular focus upon the decree of God. Raised in this episode: The counsel of God. Divine perfections in the decree. Thomas Cartwright on the question. What role does God's glory have in the decree? The danger of denying God's …

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Stephen Wolfe: CN Civil Law Q&A 1:36:19

9M ago1:36:19

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S2E11—Stephen Wolfe: CN Civil Law Q&A — Benjamin, Michael, & Cody are joined again by ⁠Stephen Wolfe⁠, this time to discuss some of the material from his book, ⁠The Case for Christian Nationalism⁠, specifically chapter 6 on the topic of civil law. Michael gives a brief update on his OPC situation. Highlights: Why has this chapter not had as much in…

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Eschatology & Israel Part 2 3:19:20

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S2E10: Eschatology & Israel Part 2 —Benjamin & Cody continue their discussion and debate concerning Israel in Romans 9-11, briefly reviewing the ground covered in the last episode, and marching forward through many of the particulars in chapters 10 and 11. Cody maintains and elaborates on his position that Romans 9:6 and Romans 11:25-26 is speaking…

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Eschatology & Israel Part 1 1:27:48

9M ago1:27:48

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S2E9: Eschatology & Israel Pt. 1 — Benjamin & Cody take up a more free-form discussion. They lay out the basics of eschatology, both in terms of the millennium and the different interpretive approaches. Then they follow this up with a longer debate on Israel and Romans 9-11, where their differences and disagreements are shown. Touched on in this ep…

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Piety Provoked 1:11:40

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S2E8: Piety Provoked — Benjamin, Michael, and Cody take up the topic of piety provoked, derived from Psalm 119:139. They parse through the key parts, raise a number of scriptural examples and confirmations, and give some applications. They touch on things like: Zeal must issue in being provoked. Should we have enemies? Is there a place in the Chris…

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Divested from the Ministry: Interview with Michael Spangler 2:24:47

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S2E7—Divested from the Ministry: Interview with Michael Spangler Benjamin, Michael, & Cody join together for a discussion and interview centered around Michael's recent divestiture from the ministry. They touch upon: Michael's conversion and Christian experience. The Aimee Byrd controversy. The present divestiture. ⁠An Act Censuring Ministers for t…

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Ben Mordecai: Health & Fitness 1:18:50

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S2E6—Ben Mordecai: Health & Fitness Benjamin & Michael are joined by Ben Mordecai for an interview and discussion on the topic of health and fitness, including diet and exercise. Ben interacted thoughtfully with the previous episode on gluttony, and was thus invited to join as a follow-up. Things touched upon: Ben's Christian experience & social me…

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The Evil of Pride 1:15:28

9M ago1:15:28

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S2E5: The Evil of Pride Benjamin, Michael, & Cody take up the evil of pride, a sin more common and deceptive than we might initially think. They define it, and parse through its various subtleties and manifestations, in the church and society, and throughout recent history. They touch on things like: False humility & its expressions. Wilhelmus a Br…

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Marrow 5: Efficiency of God 1:05:40

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S2:E4—Marrow 4: The Efficiency of God Benjamin, Michael, & Cody continue through The Marrow of Theology, by William Ames, with particular focus upon the efficiency or power of God. Raised in this episode: What is the efficiency of God and its relation to faith? How does Deism differ from Christianity regarding God's efficiency? What is practical At…

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The 20th Century Captivity of the Church with Matt Marino 1:19:09

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S2:E3—The 20th Century Captivity of the Church Benjamin, Michael, & Cody sit down for an interview and discussion with Matt Marino—pastor in the ARP, PhD candidate at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, professor at ⁠⁠New Aberdeen College⁠⁠, and proponent of Reformed Classicalism. You can find his content on his ⁠⁠blog⁠⁠, on his ⁠⁠youtube⁠⁠, at …

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The Evil of Romanism 1:29:10

9M ago1:29:10

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S2:E2—The Evil of Romanism Benjamin, Michael, & Cody discuss the evil of Romanism. They touch on the historic and confessional Reformed position that the Pope is the Antichrist; they raise 2 Thessalonians 2 and relate it to Daniel 7; and, drawing on Calvin's work, The Necessity of Reforming the Church, they highlight some differences between the Re…

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Stephen Wolfe: Christian Nationalism Q&A 1:09:54

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SEASON 2: EPISODE 1 In the first episode of 2024, Benjamin, Michael, and Cody sit down with Stephen Wolfe, author of The Case for Christian Nationalism. We discuss some of the contents of the book, some criticisms and responses to it, and why we believe the topic is important. Some questions touched on: Should prelapsarian man have a place in how w…

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Zionism Examined Biblically 1:50:00

9M ago1:50:00

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Benjamin interviews Dave Forsythe concerning the war in Gaza and the ideology of Zionism. Are they compatible with Christian ethics and the law of God?

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Marrow 4: Subsistence of God 55:40

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Benjamin & Michael resume work through The Marrow of Theology. They reflect on the doctrine of the Trinity, the three persons in the Godhead, and defend classical theism against modern innovations.

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The Evil of Judaism 1:38:19

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Benjamin, Michael, & Cody conduct a biblical and historical assessment of the evil of Judaism. Among other things, they touch upon the Scripture's testimony on this topic, whether "anti-Semitism" is a frame which we as Christians ought to take up, and they raise what Reformed giant, Gisbertus Voetius, had to say about the Jews. Spoiler: it was not …

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The Call to Gospel Ministry 47:41

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Benjamin interviews Pastor Jack Schoeman on the call to the gospel ministry, working through Jack's own experience and confirmation.