Best Cantaro Institute Podcasts (2025)

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Why Do We Make? | Ryan Lauterio 1:27:16

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In his lecture "Why Do We Make?" (recorded in February 2025 Richmond Virginia) Ryan Lauterio of the Maker Institute of Studio Art and Theology explores the theological, philosophical, and practical foundations of human creativity through a deeply biblical lens. Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, he emphasizes that making is not merely …

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Imagination Lost Q&A | Ryan Lauterio 1:02:18

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In this Q&A session following his lecture Imagination Lost: How the Arts Can Help Us Recover Our Imaginations for the World God Created, Ryan Lauterio of the Maker Institute invites listeners to further explore how imagination—when shaped by Scripture and redeemed in Christ—can become a powerful tool for perceiving truth, creating beauty, and parti…

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Archive: Dialogue: What Is the Good Society? 2:00:32

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The dialogue titled "What Is the Good Society?" features a thought-provoking discussion among Christian apologist Dr. Andy Bannister, Muslim scholar Dr. Shabir Ally, and secular humanist Justin Trottier. In this event, each speaker presents their vision of an ideal society, drawing from their respective religious and philosophical perspectives. The…

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Archive: The Classical Debate: Jay Smith vs. Dr. Shabir Ally 2:34:20

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The classical debate between Christian apologist Jay Smith and Muslim scholar Dr. Shabir Ally focuses on the question, “Which is the Word of God—the Bible or the Qur’an?” Jay Smith critiques the Qur’an’s claim to divine origin by challenging its eternality, early compilation, and textual preservation, while Shabir Ally defends the Qur’an using five…

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Imagination Lost | Ryan Lauterio 50:48

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In this thought-provoking lecture delivered in Richmond, Virginia, in December 2023, Ryan Lauterio of The Maker Institute explores the profound relationship between art and faith. Challenging the modern tendency to view art as a secular or autonomous endeavor, Lauterio contends that art cannot be rightly understood apart from faith, nor can it be d…

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The Triumph of the Kingdom of God | Rev. Steven R. Martins 41:58

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In a world where the kingdom of darkness rages against Christ and His church—through cultural mockery, unjust laws, and spiritual rebellion—we take heart knowing that Christ is already enthroned, the strong man is bound, and His Kingdom is advancing until every enemy is defeated. As Institute founder Rev. Steven R. Martins explains at the Go & Teac…

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Ecclesiastes: Injustice & Oppression | Rev. Steven R. Martins 30:56

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In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins exposits the passage of Ecclesiastes 4:1-3, which speaks about the injustice and oppression we witness in our fallen world, and the hope we have in God to bring judgment and restoration. Follow the Cántaro Institute X | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube For more inform…

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Ecclesiastes: Mortality | Rev. Steven R. Martins 31:25

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In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins exposits the passage of Ecclesiastes 3:18-22, which highlights human mortality and the shared fate of humans and animals, emphasizing life's fleeting nature. It encourages finding joy in daily tasks, fostering humility before God, and gratitude for present blessings…

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The Principle of Sola Scriptura | Dr. David Robinson 55:42

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In this lecture, Dr. David Robinson of Westminster Chapel delves into the Reformational principle of Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone), examining its profound roots within the historic Protestant Reformation and its enduring significance. By exploring the theological and historical context in which Sola Scriptura emerged as a central tenet of the Re…

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The Reformation in Europe | Dr. Ted Van Raalte 58:18

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Dr. Ted Van Raalte delivers an insightful lecture on the Reformation in Europe, exploring its theological, cultural, and ecclesiastical transformations. With a focus on key figures like Luther, Calvin, and Zwingli, he examines the Reformation’s impact on the church and society, highlighting the enduring significance of sola scriptura and the recove…

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Mere Christendom and the Gospel with Rev. Doug Wilson 44:35

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This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. In this episode, Steven R. Martins of the Cántaro Institute sits down with Rev. Doug Wilson of Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho, and New Saint Andrews College, to explore the vision behind Mere Christendom. They discuss secul…

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The Spanish Reformation | Rev. Steven R. Martins 50:30

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The Spanish Reformation, though overshadowed by Protestant movements in Germany and England, reveals a powerful yet suppressed testimony to God’s work through faithful believers, as explained by Rev. Steven R. Martins at the Niagara Conference 2024. Figures like Julian Hernández, a daring smuggler of Reformed literature, Constantino Ponce de la Fue…

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Learning Confession and Repentance from the Psalms and Reformers | Rev. Kasey Horvath 36:50

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This lecture by Rev. Kasey Horvath at the Niagara Conference 2024 explores the doctrine of confession and repentance, drawing insights from Psalm 51 and the teachings of the Reformers, particularly Martin Luther’s 95 Theses. It emphasizes the biblical components of true penitence—contrition (how one feels about sin), confession (acknowledging sin b…

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Opposites Should Not Attract | Dr. Ted Van Raalte 37:19

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Dr. Ted Van Raalte expounds on 1 John 2:15-17, emphasizing that we are not to love the world, for opposites should not attract; God's people have been set apart and are called to remain distinct, living in service to God and fulfilling His redemptive purposes within the world.

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My Father's Business | Dr. David Robinson 35:17

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Dr. David Robinson, upcoming speaker for the Niagara Conference 2024: Post Tenebras Lux, explores the narrative in Luke’s gospel as it relates to the early life of Jesus and his family, delving into the rich details that shape our understanding of His early years.

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Blessing in Christ | Rev. Kasey Horvath 34:29

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Rev. Kasey Horvath, upcoming speaker for the Niagara Conference 2024: Post Tenebras Lux, explores the profound blessings we have in Christ—election, redemption, and adoption—reflecting on how God’s love shapes our understanding of election and predestination, our core identity, and the freedom we’ve found from sin and trespass.…

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Ecclesiastes: God, Man, Glory, and Judgment | Rev. Steven R. Martins 57:42

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In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins continues to deconstruct and exposit the passage of Ecclesiastes 3:9-17, where we learn that man must acknowledge God for who He is, and to be thankful for His grace towards us in light of who we are. Furthermore, we hear the wise words of God's transcendent and mys…

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Reformation, Renewal and Political Discourse with Dr. Tom Ascol 49:16

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This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. As we pursue gospel recovery and cultural renewal, can the church influence theology and public life without compromise? In this episode, Dr. Tom Ascol of Founders Ministries and the Institute of Public Theology joins Steve…

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Economics and Christian Philosophy with Dr. Adolfo Garcia de la Sienra Guajardo 51:10

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This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. Is there a place for Christianity in economics, or is it an irreligious domain? Are any economic models truly compatible with a biblical worldview? In this episode of The Apologist, Steven R. Martins speaks with economics p…

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Ecclesiastes: A Time for Everything (Part II) | Rev. Steven R. Martins 47:15

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In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins continues to deconstruct and exposit the passage of Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, where we see that there is a time and a season for everything under the sun, as instructed by the discernible voice of Lady Wisdom.By Cántaro Institute

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Environmentalism and Climatology 101 with Dr. David Legates 34:56

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This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. As we pursue a holistic apologetic—a reasoned defense of the biblical worldview—Institute founder Steven R. Martins sits down with Dr. David Legates of the Cornwall Alliance to discuss environmentalism, climate science, and…

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Man, Creation & Stewardship with Dr. Calvin Beisner 44:45

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This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. As we seek to develop a holistic apologetic—a reasoned defense of the biblical worldview—Steven R. Martins sits down with Dr. Calvin Beisner of the Cornwall Alliance to discuss mankind’s relationship to creation, the domini…

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Ecclesiastes: A Time for Everything (Part I) | Rev. Steven R. Martins 41:32

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In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins deconstructs and exposits the passage of Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, where we see that there is a time and a season for everything under the sun, as instructed by the discernible voice of Lady Wisdom.By Cántaro Institute

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Ecclesiastes: Work & Toil | Rev. Steven R. Martins 41:34

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In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins deconstructs and exposits the passage of Ecclesiastes 2:18-26, where we see the contrast of work and toil, and how the simplest of things can and ought to be enjoyed under the light of God's truth and grace.

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The Apocalypse and a Christian View of History with David Forsythe 41:51

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This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. As we develop a distinctly biblical worldview, we must also grasp the direction and climax of history. How should we understand the book of Revelation and the Christian view of the apocalypse? In this episode, Steven R. Mar…

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Ecclesiastes: What Is the Point? | Rev. Steven R. Martins 40:54

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In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins deconstructs and exposits the passage of Ecclesiastes 2:12-17, where the King simply asks, What is the point of being wise if the wise in the end dies just as the fool?

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Ecclesiastes: The Eden Project | Rev. Steven R. Martins 35:19

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In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins deconstructs and exposits the passage of Ecclesiastes 2:1-11, where the voice of the Qohelet (Compiler) recounts the Eden Project and how it failed to rid itself of the futility that the rest of creation is made subject to.…

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The Importance of Worldview Development in Education | Rev. Steven R. Martins 40:09

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Why is it important to develop in our children a distinctly Christian worldview? How is a Christian education fundamentally different from non-Christian education? At the presuppositional level, Christian education is not 75 or 90 percent different from non-Christian education, it is totally and radically different. Institute founder Steven R. Mart…

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Ecclesiastes: The Literary Introduction | Rev. Steven R. Martins 42:55

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In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins deconstructs and exposits the literary "Introduction" of the book, the passage of Ecclesiastes 1:12-18, where the voices of the Qohelet (Compiler) and the young rabbi (teacher) apprentices are introduced.

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Apologetics & the Early Church with Wesley Huff 50:44

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This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. What were the top five moments in apologetic history during the early church? In this episode, Institute founder Steven R. Martins sits down with Wesley Huff of Apologetics Canada to explore these pivotal moments—and what t…

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Ecclesiastes: The Preface | Rev. Steven R. Martins 39:11

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In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins deconstructs and exposits what some call "The Preface" of the book, the passage of Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, which introduces its literary thesis: All of life is "Vanity" (Hevel).By Cántaro Institute

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Why Christian Education? with Ryan Eras 39:29

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This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. Why Christian education? With secular schools readily available, why should parents set them aside entirely? In this episode, Ryan Eras of the Wolf’s Head House and Chairmaster of Niagara Classical Academy makes the case fo…

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What is Cultural Marxism? with Dr. Andrew Sandlin 38:51

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This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. Terms like "Cultural Marxism," "Social Justice," and "Woke" have come up before—but what do they really mean? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Sandlin unpacks the roots and rise of cultural Marxism and why Christians must unders…

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Apologetics & Reformed Confessions in Latin America with Daniel J. Lobo 39:10

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This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. Apologetics isn’t confined to the West or academic circles—it’s needed everywhere. In this episode, Institute directors Steven R. Martins and Daniel J. Lobo explore the need for a distinctly biblical apologetic in Latin Ame…

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The Development of a Distinctly Biblical Worldview with Josué Reichow 33:51

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This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. While much of our series has followed a Van Tillian approach to apologetics, developing a distinctly biblical worldview calls for deeper exploration. In this episode, Institute associate Josué Reichow introduces the thought…

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A Christian Examination of Critical Theory (Part II) | Josué Reichow 58:38

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In these two-part lectures, Institute associate Josué Reichow explains the philosophical origins of critical theory, providing an analysis, notably in the works of the Frankfurt School in the early 20th century. Alongside that, he explores the relationship between critical theory and its postmodern and neo-marxist connections, attempting to map out…

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A Christian Examination of Critical Theory (Part I) | Josué Reichow 1:10:47

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In these two-part lectures, Institute associate Josué Reichow explains the philosophical origins of critical theory, providing an analysis, notably in the works of the Frankfurt School in the early 20th century. Alongside that, he explores the relationship between critical theory and its postmodern and neo-marxist connections, attempting to map out…

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Getting Biblical Origins Right with Calvin Smith 46:15

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This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. Every worldview answers four key questions: origin, meaning, morality, and destiny. In this episode, Steven R. Martins speaks with Calvin Smith of Answers in Genesis Canada to explore why getting biblical origins right is e…

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The Solemn League and Covenant with Dr. Michael Wagner 32:35

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This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. In this episode of The Apologist, Dr. Michael Wagner discusses the West’s forgotten spiritual roots and how recovering them can shape our cultural witness today—drawing from his book The Anglosphere's Broken Covenant. Follo…

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The Three Sexual Revolutions (Part II) | Vishal Mangalwadi 32:27

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You have heard about the sexual revolution in the 60s, but did you know that there was a second sexual revolution? And that what we are witnessing today is the third sexual revolution? Christian intellectual Vishal Mangalwadi explains the history and the cultural and religious implications of these revolutions.…

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The Three Sexual Revolutions (Part I) | Vishal Mangalwadi 30:58

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You have heard about the sexual revolution in the 60s, but did you know that there was a second sexual revolution? And that what we are witnessing today is the third sexual revolution? Christian intellectual Vishal Mangalwadi explains the history and the cultural and religious implications of these revolutions.…

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The Book That Made The West | Vishal Mangalwadi 1:00:41

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From politics and science, to academia and technology, how did the Bible serve as the key to unlock the Western mind? Given the role that the Bible has occupied in the development of a civilization’s greatness, what misguided beliefs threaten to unravel the progress thus far achieved? The Bible is more than a book of antiquity, it transforms hearts…

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Turning the Hearts of the Children to the Father | Dr. Scott Masson 58:52

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The fractured individualism evident in our culture has made people seek forms of identity in pursuit of freedom, but it is a freedom never attained and at cost of the family. The cultural challenge we face is enormous, but the Bible teaches that the family, and fathers in particular, are responsible for the education of their children. Join Dr. Sco…

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The Preservation of the Scriptures | Wesley Huff 53:34

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How can we trust our Bibles when there has been so much time between now and when the authors wrote the originals? Hasn’t the text been corrupted over all those years? Wesley Huff of Apologetics Canada, at the Institute's 2023 Niagara Conference, answers these questions and provides a solid historical case for the faithful preservation of the inspi…

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The Lens By Which We See The World | Rev. Steven R. Martins 47:09

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The inspired Word is the divine THESIS, the lens by which we can see the world for what it truly is, and the guiding principle by which we ought to order our lives. Institute founder Rev. Steven R. Martins at the 2023 Niagara Conference explains how outside of the worldview parameters provided by Scripture, man can truly know nothing.…

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The Biblical Epic | Dr. Scott Masson 44:12

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Achilles, Odysseus, and Adam, what did these figures have in common? They are the protagonists of great epic literature (Homer's The Iliad, The Odyssey; Milton's Paradise Lost). Does the Bible contain any such epic? Dr. Scott Masson answers the question with a resoundant "yes".By Cántaro Institute

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What is the Biblical Apologetic Methodology? 28:16

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This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. There are many kinds of apologetic methodologies—evidentialist, classical, presuppositional, and even hybrid approaches that blend elements of each. But the real question we must ask is this: What is the biblical apologetic…

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What has Wittenberg to do with Florence? | Josué Reichow 1:06:58

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What has Wittenberg to do with Florence? What relation did the protestant reformation have with the Renaissance? How did Martin Luther fit in? What about Erasmus? Josué Reichow provides us an enlightening historical survey.By Cántaro Institute

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Reading the Bible as Literature | Dr. Scott Masson 1:17:55

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The Bible features various genres, perspectives, and literary devices, and is regarded as the greatest composition of literature in all of history, and that is not even considering its divine inspiration. How can we appreciate the Bible as literature from a Christian perspective? Dr. Scott Masson (Tyndale UC) offers his thoughts.…

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Epiphany | Rev. Steven R. Martins 27:05

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What is epiphany? The word "epiphany" can be defined as a "manifestation of God", as what we see in the advent passage of Matthew 2:1-12, when the Christ was manifested to the magi. Rev. Steven R. Martins explains the biblical meaning of "epiphany" and what Christ's revealed identity means for us.By Cántaro Institute