Best Textual Criticism Podcasts (2025)

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George Musser, "Putting Ourselves Back in the Equation: Why Physicists Are Studying Human Consciousness and AI to Unravel the Mysteries of the Universe" (Picador, 2024) 1:02:10

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A revelatory exploration of how a “theory of everything” depends upon our understanding of the human mind. The whole goal of physics is to explain what we observe. For centuries, physicists believed that observations yielded faithful representations of what is out there. But when they began to study the subatomic realm, they found that observation …

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To the Praise of His Glory with Jason Gunter 46:17

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A great irony surrounds this biblical doctrine of God's absolute predestination of all things. Intended by the Apostle Paul to be one of the most comforting and assuring doctrines to the redeemed followers of Christ, predestination is widely scorned by those to whose souls it should soothe. There is no greater assurance of our salvation than to kno…

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Baptists in the Army and the Fifth Monarchy 12:26

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As Samuel Richardson wrote, “there is no form of civil government in Christ’s testament”. We are reminded that it’s often easy to give ourselves to a human kingdom than Christ’s without even noticing. For more information about CBTSeminary, visit CBTSeminary.orgBy CBTSeminary

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Noah Giansiracusa, "Robin Hood Math: Take Control of the Algorithms That Run Your Life" (Penguin, 2025) 1:02:25

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Everything we do today is recorded as data that’s sold to the highest bidder. Plugging our personal data into impersonal algorithms has made government agencies more efficient and tech companies more profitable. But all this comes at a price. It’s easy to feel like an insignificant number in a world of number crunchers who care more about their bot…

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The Preaching of Benjamin Keach with Chris Holmes 33:59

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In this conversation, Chris Holmes discusses "The Preaching of Benjamin Keach." Dr. Holmes researched Keach's use of Metaphors for his PhD Dissertation and teaches courses on Preaching and Benjamin Keach at Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary. For more information about CBTS visit: https://cbtseminary.org…

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Huguenot Members of Loughwood Baptist Church | Particular Pilgrims 11:32

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Some of the earliest members of the Loughwood Baptist church were colorful characters, a few of which we’ll look at next episode. Others were quite unexpected. Who would guess that several prominent families in the early years of the church were Huguenots, French protestants escaping persecution? For more information, visit CBTSeminary.org…

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The Historicity of Christ's Resurrection with Steve Kim 56:52

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In this conversation, Steve Kim presents historical data that demonstrates Jesus of Nazareth arose from the dead. Steve Kim is the Alberta Director of Apologetics Canada Ministries. In his early 20s, Steve experienced a faith crisis due to intellectual undernourishment. Through this experience, he has come to see apologetics as the “intellectual ca…

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Mentoring Men for Pastoral Ministry | Pastor's Inbox 53:54

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In this episode, Pastors Joe Wilson and Lee McKinnon discuss the importance of training men for Pastoral Ministry. They discuss the duty of teaching men who will be able to teach others as well; they cover why this duty is especially necessary for older ministers; then, they conclude the conversation by providing tips to accomplish this task. For m…

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The Loughwood Church Building | Particular Pilgrims 10:56

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"In the last episode I mentioned that a young John Ash was baptized and joined the Loughwood Baptist Church in Dorset. This church erected a chapel in the 1650s that is still standing; a beautiful little building fully restored by Great Britain’s National Trust. But before I tell you some of the story of the church, let me tell you about the chapel…

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Anil Ananthaswamy, "Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Maths Behind Modern AI" (Dutton, 2024) 1:07:21

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Machine learning systems are making life-altering decisions for us: approving mortgage loans, determining whether a tumor is cancerous, or deciding if someone gets bail. They now influence developments and discoveries in chemistry, biology, and physics—the study of genomes, extrasolar planets, even the intricacies of quantum systems. And all this b…

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Giving and Receiving Rebuke with Brice Bigham 1:01:25

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In this conversation, Pastor Brice Bigham presents the importance of rebuke for the Christian life. He covers how this is important for preaching, ministry, and church life for all members. Additionally, he gives helpful advice for both giving and receiving rebuke. Don't miss this important conversation that will help you to grow in an often-neglec…

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Reclaiming Primitive Christianity Part 2: Exploring the Historical Jesus with Dr. James Tabor: Season 2 Episode 5 1:35:02

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Join host Jeramiah Giehl and renowned scholar Dr. James Tabor for a powerful 90-minute follow-up conversation, we explore the historical Jesus, the Ebionite tradition, the leadership of James the Just, the influence of Paul, and the real-world dangers of apocalypticism and Christian nationalism. 🔍 Episode Themes: Dr. Tabor responds to critics who c…

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Robyn Arianrhod, "Vector: A Surprising Story of Space, Time, and Mathematical Transformation" (U of Chicago Press, 2024) 1:07:46

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A celebration of the seemingly simple idea that allowed us to imagine the world in new dimensions--sparking both controversy and discovery. The stars of this book, vectors and tensors, are unlikely celebrities. If you ever took a physics course, the word "vector" might remind you of the mathematics needed to determine forces on an amusement park ri…

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John Ash | Particular Pilgrims 13:04

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In some ways, John Ash is reminiscent of Thomas Llewelyn, our previous pilgrim. Both men lived during the same years, were educated at Bristol, became moderately well off, and exercised academic gifts and pastoral heart. But the differences brought into their lives by providence, help us understand the variety of life in the Particular Baptist chur…

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Retrieving the Reformed Methods of NT Textual Criticism with Jared Ebert 50:29

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Join us for an insightful discussion with Jared Ebert (ThM) as we delve into the retrieval of Reformed Methods in New Testament Textual Criticism. This episode offers an examination of historical approaches and their contemporary relevance to our approach to textual criticism. To read his ThM thesis, click here: https://www.academia.edu/129594686/R…

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Escaping Hellfire! From Mean Girls to Mensch — A Journey of Faith with actress Tassja Cadoch: S2E4 1:22:09

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🎙️ In this powerful episode, Jeramiah Giehl sits down with Jewish convert, content creator, and former actress Tassja Cadoch (@JewGreekanMama) for an honest, thought-provoking exploration of religious trauma, spiritual liberation, and theological transformation. Tassja’s story begins in an Anglican Christian household but takes a radical turn after…

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Thomas Llewelyn | Particular Pilgrims 11:11

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Today’s story of another little-known Particular Pilgrim concerns Thomas Llewelyn and the use of his academic-oriented gifts. Thomas’ last name “Llewelyn” begins with two “Ls” and gives away his Welsh origins. For more information, visit CBTSeminary.orgBy CBTSeminary

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More Failures and Regrets in Ministry | Pastor's Inbox 52:57

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Feeling Like You've Messed Up in Ministry? These Pastors Get It and Here's What They Learned! After receiving helpful feedback from our previous episode titled "Failures and Regrets in Ministry," Pastors Joe Wilson and Lee McKinnon thought it useful to reflect upon ways that the Lord has grown them through pastoral trials and errors. To listen to p…

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Chris Bernhardt, "Beautiful Math: The Surprisingly Simple Ideas behind the Digital Revolution in How We Live, Work, and Communicate" (MIT Press, 2024) 49:16

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Most of us know something about the grand theories of physics that transformed our views of the universe at the start of the twentieth century: quantum mechanics and general relativity. But we are much less familiar with the brilliant theories that make up the backbone of the digital revolution. In Beautiful Math: The Surprisingly Simple Ideas behi…

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Creating Christ Revisited: Redacted Faith—New Evidence, New Claims: How Rome and Paul Reshaped Jesus 1:28:22

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In this deep-dive episode of Pulling the Threads, host Jeramiah sits down with returning guest James Valliant to unpack groundbreaking updates to his controversial book Creating Christ. The conversation traces Valliant’s evolving views on the formation of early Christianity, with a particular focus on the Pauline epistles, the destruction of the Se…

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Andrew Leslie’s Work in India Pt.2 | Particular Pilgrims 12:38

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The 50th Anniversary celebration of the Baptist Missionary Service was held on May 31st and June 1st and 2nd, 1842, in Kettering. So large were the expected crowds that two meetinghouses were used – one the Baptist and the other the Congregational. On the first day in the evening, Andrew Leslie was asked to preach. His text was Acts 14:27, “and whe…

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Equipped to Evangelize with Rob Ventura 31:05

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Equipped to Evangelize is a comprehensive guide that brings clarity and biblical depth to the vital task of sharing the Christian faith. Drawing from three decades of experience, Rob Ventura outlines a practical and systematic approach to evangelism that both encourages and equips believers for this essential work. Pick up the book here: https://ww…

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Andrew Leslie's Work in India | Particular Pilgrims 12:31

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"Andrew Leslie’s grief over the death of the one he called “his dear Eliza” hindered him for some years. In the months following his “great affliction” he stopped writing letters and doing most work. But after an initial period of grieving, he began to reengage in his various missionary pursuits. And in a letter written to R. B. Sherring six months…

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C.S. Lewis with Jeremy W. Johnston 1:12:34

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In this episode, Jeremy W. Johnston introduces our audience to C.S. Lewis and discusses some of his most important writings. Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963), a British writer and scholar, is best known as C.S. Lewis, the author of the beloved children's series The Chronicles of Narnia, as well as influential works of Christian apologetics like Mere…

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The Angel of the LORD with Ben Carlson 49:18

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Join us for a thought-provoking discussion with Pastor Ben Carlson as he dives into one of the Old Testament's most intriguing figures: the Angel of the LORD. In this episode, Ben presents compelling scriptural evidence and theological insights to explain why he believes the Angel of the LORD is none other than a pre-incarnate appearance of Jesus C…

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Beyond Dogma! Reclaiming Primitive Christianity Part 1 with Dr. James Tabor on Jesus's Jewish Origins, the Ebionites and the Dead Sea Scrolls: Season 2 Episode 2 1:35:14

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In this episode of Pulling the Threads, we sit down with biblical scholar Dr. James Tabor for a wide-ranging and provocative conversation that peels back centuries of theological tradition to uncover the historical roots of Christianity. This is a journey that dares listeners to reassess what they believe and why. The episode begins with personal r…

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The Death of Eliza Leslie | Particular Pilgrims 11:47

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"Any missionary heading to India had to wrestle with the reality that they could die shortly after arrival. Surely, none of them expected to return to England. Moving to a hot, wet climate without immunities or medical remedies against exotic diseases, was part of the cost of reaching the lost. And Eliza Leslie had considered this." For more inform…

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Van Til on the Problem of Evil with Bill Dennison 58:41

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William D. Dennison (MDiv, ThM, Westminster Theological Seminary; PhD, Michigan State University) was Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies at Covenant College and Visiting Professor of Apologetics and Systematic Theology at Northwest Theological Seminary. He is the author of Paul's Two-Age Construction and Apologetics (Wipf and Stock, 2000), A Ch…

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The Formation and Development of the Biblical Canon with John Meade 1:07:25

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Dr. Meade joined the Phoenix Seminary Faculty in 2012. He teaches courses in Hebrew Language, Old Testament Literature, Greek Language and Literature, and Biblical Theology. His research interests include Origen’s Hexapla, the Septuagint, Textual Criticism of the Hebrew Bible, the Canon of Scripture, and Biblical Theology. He also presents papers a…

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Andrew and Eliza Leslie in India | Particular Pilgrims 10:51

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"The Leslies grew in love for one another and appear to have sincerely rejoiced at the opportunity to serve God in India, despite the sacrifices this involved. Their first year passed relatively quietly with no children, but with much learning and usefulness." For more information about CBTS, visit CBTSeminary.org…

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Gill Group #5 - Of Election 58:15

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Pastors Doug Barger, Dewey Dovel, and Ken Glisch discuss the doctrine of election from John Gill's "The Cause of God & Truth." For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.orgBy CBTSeminary

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EP 13 Daniel Scheiderer: Progressive Covenantalism, Threefold Use of the Law and Confessional Baptist Theology 1:14:49

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Episode Snapshot John Mark and Johnny sit down with theologian Daniel Scheiderer for a deep dive into covenant theology. From his studies with Dr. Steven Wellum at Southern Seminary to real-world ministry conversations, Daniel helps us compare progressive covenantalism, new covenant theology, Presbyterian Federalism and 1689 federalism—and why thes…

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Learning from Failures and Regrets in Ministry | Pastor's Inbox 49:34

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Feeling Like You've Messed Up in Ministry? These Pastors Get It and Here's What They Learned! For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.orgBy CBTSeminary

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Christ Exalted with Jeffrey Johnson 25:16

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"I do not know of any other book that exalts Christ Jesus more clearly in the salvation of sinners than this little book by Hanserd Knollys. The treasure of this book is Christ." - Jeffrey D. Johnson Order your copy here: https://freegracepress.com/products/christ-exalted?_pos=1&_sid=5907352c0&_ss=r Check out the rest of the Free Grace Press Baptis…

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Eliza Franklin | Particular Pilgrims 10:26

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"We know little else about Eliza’s early childhood, but I have a careful portrait of her drawn about age 18 by William Thomas Fry, an important English engraver. It shows a small, attractive young lady with elaborately curled hair sitting in a chair holding a letter. She bears a pleasant resemblance to her father."…

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True Worship with CBTS Grad, Landon J. 28:18

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What makes worship pleasing and acceptable to God? All Christians know that God ought to be worshipped, but some do not know why and how. Through His Word, God instructs us in how He wants to be worshipped. This introductory book is designed to walk through what true worship is, what worship should include, and how to identify true worship in a chu…

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Francis Franklin | Particular Pilgrims 10:04

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Francis Franklin, father of Eliza, was born on December 9, 1772 in Mursley, Buckinghamshire. He was the youngest of seven children; his parents being William and Mary Franklin. Just before he turned 15 he moved to Oxford to apprentice as a cabinet and chair maker to his cousin, John Payne. He regularly attended the parish church, as he had been rai…

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A Critique of Gentle Parenting with Justin Miller 40:33

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Dr. Justin Miller is the author of this newly released book: The Not So Loving Side of Gentle Parenting: A Biblical Plea to Parents. A new Trojan horse took baby steps into the nursery and has now launched big steps into the church family—“Gentle Parenting.” It is likely this novel parenting philosophy has been adopted by families in your church bo…

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Andrew Leslie Pt.2 | Particular Pilgrims 9:44

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"It is clear from his letters that Andrew Leslie was marked for India as a missionary after graduation from Bristol Academy. But before he could go there were several things he needed to do." For more information about CBTS, visit CBTSeminary.orgBy CBTSeminary

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Balancing Friendships with Unbelievers | Pastor's Inbox 40:19

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Should believers make friendships with unbelievers? If so, how should they go about this? What principles ought they remember so they are not making themselves “friends with the world?” (Jam. 4:4). For more information, visit CBTSeminary.orgBy CBTSeminary

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Andrew Leslie | Particular Pilgrims 11:31

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"The next person I want to present to you is Andrew Leslie. I’m fairly certain none of you know that name. But I hope that after several episodes, his “hidden life” and “unvisited tomb”, to use George Eliot’s phrases from the last line of her novel “Middlemarch”, will be honored." For more information, visit CBTSeminary.org…

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Francis Turretin's Natural Theology with John Sweat 56:26

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In this conversation with Pastor John Sweat, we discuss Francis Turretin's Natural Theology. Sweat explains how Turretin distinguishes between False Natural Theology and True Natural Theology. He further discusses some influences upon Turretin's articulation of this doctrine. To read John Sweat's blog series on this subject, click here: https://cbt…

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The Ancient Near Eastern Origins of the Hebrew Bible — A Deep Dive with Dr. Joshua Bowen: Season 2 Episode 1 1:28:36

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Join us on Pulling the Thread for a compelling conversation with Dr. Joshua Bowen, renowned Assyriologist and author of The Atheist Handbook to the Old Testament. With expertise in Biblical Hebrew, Sumerian, Akkadian, and Ancient Near Eastern studies, Dr. Bowen brings a unique blend of scholarly precision, lived experience, and respectful skepticis…

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Scientists Cooperate while Humanists Ruminate (EF, JP) 39:46

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Back in 2021, John and Elizabeth sat down with Brandeis string theorist Albion Lawrence to discuss cooperation versus solitary study across disciplines. They sink their teeth into the question, “Why do scientists seem to do collaboration and teamwork better than other kinds of scholars and academics?” The conversation ranges from the merits of coll…

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Robert Hall Jr. Letter to John Ryland Jr. | Particular Pilgrims 7:17

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"One of the few original letters I possess from our Particular Baptist forebears is from Robert Hall Jr. to John Ryland. Robert was the youngest son of Robert Hall Sr. whose life we explored. Robert Jr. was blessed with unusual gifts and was one of the greatest preachers of the first half of the 1800s. Like his father, Robert was a Particular Bapti…

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Critiquing the New Perspective on Paul with Sam Waldron 34:37

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In this episode, Sam Waldron contrasts the New Perspective on Paul with the historic Reformed understanding of Sola Fide. Dr. Waldron references multiple resources authored by Jeff Smith and himself in this conversation. These resources can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JUIdshIzeXoeHhycsTPi320rdxLvu2Ex/view?usp=sharing https://dri…

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John Ryland Pt.3 | Particular Pilgrims 12:13

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Now that we have begun to see the gifts of John Ryland and his growth in the grace of humility, it is time to tell more of his story. He spent 10 years helping his father in the school and church before his ordination to the pastoral office. During this time, he was frustrated in his inability to find a wife. And so he wrote to John Newton about it…

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CBTS en Español with Jorge Rodríguez Vega 37:57

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"For almost a decade, CBTS has been involved in teaching ministry in Latin America through our affiliated seminaries. Currently, the Master of Arts in Reformed Baptist Studies program is offered in Colombia, Ecuador, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Chile. With our Spanish program, we aim to complement the training offered at our affiliated se…

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John Ryland Pt.2 | Particular Pilgrims 12:47

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As a young believer, John Ryland struggled with the ups and downs of doubts and assurance. At times, he despaired of being truly converted. He also knew times of considerable confidence that Christ had saved him. His parents both ministered to his spiritual needs and a few months before age 15, his father baptized him, crying out, “Thanks be to God…

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Encouragement with Mark Chanski 51:32

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In a crisis, the body’s burst of adrenaline can boost the average person’s physical abilities, so that a man is able to lift a car off a trapped bicyclist and a mother can fight off a polar bear threatening her son. Author Mark Chanski makes the case that encouragement is able to do emotionally and psychologically for the soul what adrenaline does …