Best Timothy Dean Smith Podcasts (2025)

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Introducing, Dean of Online Students w/ Paul Wolfe 26:58

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Nate is joined by Westminster's new Dean of Online Students, Paul Wolfe. They discuss his experience in seminary at Westminster, his battle with cancer, his heart for pastoral ministry, and many other things. Sign up for the Preaching conference here ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://wtspreachingconference25.rsvpify.com⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoy this episode, you can access tons …

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In The Shadow of Death w/ Jerry McFarland 46:59

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In this episode Nate and Dr. Jerry McFarland discuss ministering in contexts where death and suffering are near. Dr. McFarland has, until recently served as Dean of Online Students and is now enjoying retirement. Sign up for the Preaching conference here ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://wtspreachingconference25.rsvpify.com⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoy this episode, you can access t…

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Pray, Pray, Pray w/ Brandon Crowe: The Book of James, Chapter 5 51:12

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This week Nate Shannon and Brandon Crowe wrap up their series on the Book James by covering the final chapter of James. This discuss the themes of James as well as some translational issues. If you've enjoyed this series, don't fret at it's conclusion. Dr. Crowe will be back on the podcast soon! Sign up for the Preaching conference here ⁠⁠⁠⁠https:/…

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The Scottish Tempest: The Life of John Knox, ep. 3 4:33:42

11d ago4:33:42

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Hey everybody. It's been a while since the last episode of The Scottish Tempest because I really dove deep on this one, as you may be able to tell by the run time. There's a lot of ground covered in this one and a lot of details that I just couldn't overlook. I know it's a long one, but... that's kind of the point of this podcast. I'm trying to lea…

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The True State of Israel w/ Juan Carlos Martinez 58:54

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In this conversation, Juan Carlos Martinez talks with Nate Shannon about his recent publication in Point of Contact, "The True State of Israel." They explore the complex relationship between faith, politics, and the interpretation of scripture, particularly regarding Israel. They discuss the significance of Abraham's promises, the role of circumcis…

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Why a Podcast on John Knox w/ Brandon McLean Smith 58:27

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Next week episode 3 of The Scottish Tempest: The Life of John Knox is dropping. It's been a while (a few months) since the last episode, so Jonathan Brack and Brandon sit down to talk about why Westminster is hosting a long form history podcast on John Knox. They also discuss what we can learn from Knox in light of our current social and theologica…

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Leading God's People from the Pulpit w/ Dr. John Currie 54:22

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A key tool in the Pastor's leadership repertoire is the Pulpit. Too often the leadership methods of the church are modeled after corporate CEOs or self-help books. There is wisdom to be gained in those areas to be sure but Dr. Currie is calling us to look to the Scriptures and the the ministry of Christ himself to learn how to best shepherd God's f…

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Elton John, Pentecost, and the Art of Skipping Rocks w/ Iain Duguid on Acts 1-8 55:32

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This week Nate Shannon catches up with Dr. Iain Duguid to discuss his forthcoming book on Acts. They cover some of the themes and topics that are found in the first 8 chapters of Acts. Sign up for the Preaching conference here ⁠https://wtspreachingconference25.rsvpify.com If you enjoy this episode, you can access tons of content just like this at ⁠…

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How to Oppose the Devil w/ Brandon Crowe: The Book of James, Chapter 4 56:37

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The best way to oppose the devil is to submit to God, being clothed in the armor of Christ. This week Nate and Dr. Crowe continue their series on the Book of James and discuss this question and much more as they focus in on the fourth chapter of James. If you enjoy this episode, you can access tons of content just like this at ⁠⁠⁠⁠wm.wts.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠. I…

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Self-Leadership - One of Four Leader Prerequisites 7:10

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"Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast." This episode will be my final episode of 2025. I will be focusing on what I believe is the most important leader skill, Self-Leadership. Self-leadership is a fancy way of describing how you lead your life. Often, the most difficult person to lead…

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"Dayology" in the Book of the Twelve w/ Timothy Brindle 1:10:06

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The Book of the Twelve (commonly known as the Minor Prophets) are usually thought of as isolated micro-narratives that have little to do with each other, but are compiled in the scriptures in addition to the larger prophetic accounts of the Major Prophets. However, Timothy joins us to dissect that notion and argues that the Book of the Twelve is ti…

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Maturity vs Perfection in James 3 w/ Brandon Crowe: The Book of James, Chapter 3 53:34

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Nate and Dr. Brandon Crowe continue their series on the book of James. This week they focus in on the themes and structure of James chapter 3. If you enjoy this episode, you can access tons of content just like this at ⁠⁠⁠wm.wts.edu⁠⁠⁠. If you would like to join us in our mission to train specialists in the bible to proclaim the whole counsel of Go…

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The Rock of the Church w/ Jonathan Brack 49:51

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There is a lot of debate surrounding Matthew 16:15-20 and what Jesus was referring to when he said to Peter "on this rock I will build my church." Jonathan and Brandon dive into the text and do some biblical theological digging to offer an explanation and critique some of the commonly held positions on this text. If you enjoy this episode, you can …

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The Book of James w/ Brandon Crowe pt. 2: James 2 45:22

2M ago45:22

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Nate and Dr. Brandon Crowe continue their series on the book of James. Dr. Crowe has not one, but two books on the book of James coming out in the next year. One is a full commentary on the book of James and the other is a popular level book on James. In the coming weeks they will be going chapter by chapter through James discussing the theology an…

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The Book of James w/ Brandon Crowe pt. 1: James 1 55:16

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Nate and Dr. Brandon Crowe begin a series on the book of James. Dr. Crowe has not one, but two books on the book of James coming out in the next year. One is a full commentary on the book of James and the other is a popular level book on James. In the coming weeks they will be going chapter by chapter through James discussing the theology and struc…

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Trained to Lead People - One of Four Leader Prerequisites 6:29

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"Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast." Often leader candidates don’t receive proper people-centered leader training? You can learn to be a leader in a classroom, but you can’t become a leader in the classroom. There is a huge difference between learning leader skills and experiencing …

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The Moral Law w/ Shelby Myers 50:15

3M ago50:15

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Nate Shannon sat down to discuss the Moral Law/the Ten Commandments with Shelby Myers who had recently taught a 9 month series on the Moral Law of God at Proclamation Presbyterian Church. Shelby Myers was a current student at the time of this recording but, as of last week, he is now a graduate of the MDiv program. Congrats to Shelby. If you enjoy …

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Incarnation Anyway? w/ Bryan Selby 1:12:13

3M ago1:12:13

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In this episode we hear from current Westminster ThM student Bryan Selby as he discusses the centrality of the incarnation in Reformed theology as well as the place of union with Christ in the curriculum at Westminster. If you enjoy this episode, you can access tons of content just like this at ⁠wm.wts.edu⁠. If you would like to join us in our miss…

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Two Decades of Leadership and Legacy w/ Peter Lillback 55:54

3M ago55:54

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Peter Lillback has been president of Westminster Theological Seminary for twenty years now. He also has at least that much experience as a pastor. He has a long career of academic accolades as well. Nate sits down with Dr. Lillback to discuss what he has gleaned from his time in leadership and in ministry, what wisdom he can share with us, and also…

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Jonah and Nahum w/ Dr. Stephen Coleman 51:25

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This week, Nate is joined by Dr. Stephen Coleman to talk about the books of Jonah and Nahum. Dr. Coleman has a commentary on the post-exilic minor prophets due out in the Preaching The Word commentary series this November. They discuss the complementary ways in which Jonah and Nahum work together in displaying the Lord's mercy for the nations. It's…

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Inspiration - One of Four Leader Prerequisites 5:41

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"Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast." If the leader candidate is lacking one or more of the four prerequisites, the candidate should not be promoted to a leader role. Doing so would be a recipe for failure, not to mention, create a lot of distress and loss of money. It is okay for th…

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The Doctrine of God w/ Sinclair Ferguson 1:04:37

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Dr. Sinclair Ferguson has a long history of teaching the Doctrine of God at Westminster and still teaches it in our online programs. While Dr. Ferguson was in town to deliver the 17th annual Gaffin Lecture, Nate sat down with him to talk about the Doctrine of God, how he teaches it, what resources he recommends, and they also take some time to answ…

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Epistemology and Apologetics w/ Vern Poythress 1:01:38

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The difference between a faithful apologetic method and an unfaithful one often lies in your interpretation of Romans 1. What does it mean that the unrighteous "suppress the truth" and yet "what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them"? In this episode Nate and Dr. Poythress look to Romans 1 to answer these questio…

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Pastoral Counseling & Sexuality w/ Dr. Alfred Poirier 51:26

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When it comes to the issues that pastors are forced to deal with, the landscape is quickly changing. In a culture that is obsessed with gender and sexuality, a pastor is often going to be engaging with these issues and ideas. However, there is nothing new under the sun and the Scriptures have much to say on issues of sexuality. Nate sits down with …

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Theological Education: Past, Present, and Future w/ Dr. Stafford Carson 41:38

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Dr. Stafford Carson has a long history with theological education and his experience comes from a number of different contexts. So this week we hear about some of the history of theological education from the early modern period as well as some current developments that are happening in theological education today. Most importantly Nate and Dr. Car…

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Caring - One of Four Leader Prerequisites 5:06

5M ago5:06

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"Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast." To be a great people-centered leader, you must genuinely care FOR and ABOUT people. You need to do both. 1.Caring FOR people is doing something for their well-being and helping them grow. It’s something you do to demonstrate you care for those yo…

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Science and Faith w/ Vern Poythress 38:29

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Vern Poythress teaches a course at Westminster on the Theology of Science and has a lot of experience in both the fields of science and theology. Nate sits down to discuss science and faith with him and it's implications for theology, apologetics, evangelism, etc. If you enjoy this episode, you can access tons of content like it at wm.wts.edu. If y…

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The Scottish Tempest: The Life of John Knox, ep. 2. 2:37:44

5M ago2:37:44

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Hey everyone. We're back this week with the second episode of The Scottish Tempest. In this episode I'll be covering the period from Knox's conversion to Protestantism until his initial exile from Scotland. There's a lot that happens during that period; his best friend dies, he is the subject of a manhunt, there's an assassination, some people take…

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God and Country... Music w/ Luke Laird 49:41

5M ago49:41

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Luke Laird is a prolific country songwriter. He's written over 20 Billboard number one singles, has won two Grammys, and a handful of CMA awards. He also happens to be a student in the Master of Theological Studies (MATS) program here at Westminster and is set to graduate next month. Brandon McLean Smith sits down with Luke to talk about the MATS p…

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New Testament Biblical Theology w/ Dr. Brandon Crowe 49:09

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Hey everyone. Dr. Brandon Crowe is one of the most prolific authors on the faculty at Westminster and teaches several classes here. Nate sits down to talk with him about his approach to teaching New Testament. They cover a lot of topics, but one thing that shines through is how Biblical Theology, Redemptive History, and Systematic Theology are wove…

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Technology Timeout Tips and More 9:14

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"Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast." We live in an “always on” and “always connected” world. We expect instant gratification, either accessing information or receiving a response. Are you prepared to lead people? Find Out If you need a Leadership Speaker or you need help with Leader…

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Apologetics for Everyone w/ Dr. Mark Farnham 33:50

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Dr. Mark Farnham graduated from Westminster's PhD program in Apologetics. His book, "Every Believer Confident" was recently released by P&R Publishing. He currently teaches at Lancaster Bible College. Nate sits down with Dr. Farnham to discuss apologetics and how every Christian believer is equipped to do the work of apologetics. It's not just a di…

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Genesis 1 w/ Vern Poythress 52:39

6M ago52:39

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Nate Shannon sits down with Dr. Vern Poythress to discuss Genesis 1 and its implications for theology, evangelism, and apologetics. If you enjoy this episode, you can access tons of content like it at wm.wts.edu. If you would like to join us in our mission to train specialists in the Bible to proclaim the whole counsel of God for Christ and his glo…

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The Scottish Tempest: The Life of John Knox, ep. 1. 1:43:31

6M ago1:43:31

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Hey everyone. I hope you're enjoying the interviews with Dr. Shannon. We've been having a great time getting this content produced and out for the world to hear. This week we're releasing the first episode in a series on the life of John Knox. Ever since I heard about some of the stories from the life of John Knox in a Church History course on the …

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Prison Ministry 56:46

7M ago56:46

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In this episode of the Westminster Podcast, Nate Shannon is joined by Luke and Charis Carson to discuss their ministry in the London prison system. Luke works with London City Mission and ministers to those in the prison and with people who have recently been released from prison. Charis also works as a chaplain in the London prison system. If you …

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Sanctification While in Seminary 35:41

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When it comes to the Christian life Orthodoxy (right belief), Orthopraxy (right practice), and Doxology (worship) work together like a 3-fold braided cord. If any of the 3 are compromised, the whole cord suffers. So, at Westminster, we don't just commit to theological education in the abstract. Some might be tempted to say "I'm just going to study …

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Get Rid of Your Best People and Wreck Your Culture, In Three Easy Steps 6:59

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"Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast." It's unfortunate but all too often organizations unknowingly get rid of their best people and simultaneously wreck their culture, in three easy steps. I will explain how and why this problem occurs and how to fix it. Are you prepared to lead peop…

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Cultural Apologetics w/ Dr. Bill Edgar 56:58

7M ago56:58

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Culture is the air that we breathe. It informs how we view the world around us and is a necessary consideration for any apologetic discussion. Dr. Nate Shannon sits down with Dr. Bill Edgar to discuss culture, apologetics, and cultural apologetics. If you enjoy this episode, you can access tons of content like it at wm.wts.edu. If you would like to…

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Preaching and Pastoral Ministry 37:49

7M ago37:49

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Stafford Carson has been associated with Westminster Seminary for nearly half of its existence. He has also had a rather prolific preaching ministry with experience in proclaiming the Word of God in many diverse contexts. Dr. Nate Shannon sits down with Stafford to discuss a range of topics including not just how to preach well but how to listen to…

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Apologetics and Exegesis 1:13:41

8M ago1:13:41

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Many of Cornelius Van Til's critics claim that Van Til did not sufficiently base his apologetic method on Scriptural exegesis. Van Til himself acknowledged that robust exegesis wasn't as prominent in his work as it could have been. That was not, however, an admission that his method was not built on exegesis, just that it's exegetical foundation wa…

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Atypical New Year's Resolutions All Year 3:54

8M ago3:54

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"Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast." New Year's resolutions should not only consider improving existing processes but also have an atypical consideration of whether those processes should continue to be performed at all. Are you prepared to lead people? Find Out If you need a Leader…

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Bonus Ep. C Van Til Goes Pop 44:31

1y ago44:31

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With the book The Future of Reformed Apologetics now available, we figured giving you a taste of the audiobook would be a great companion to this podcast. So enjoy chapter 2: Van Til Goes Pop. If you enjoy what you hear, check out wtspress.com to grab yourself a hard copy and/or and audio copy of The Future of Reformed Apologetics.…

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It's Personal 1:22:46

1y ago1:22:46

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With no "Oliphint in the room," Brandon goes it alone for a long form, free ranging interview with Nathan D. Shannon (The Great Thinkers series). They touch on Nate's essay in the book, The Future of Reformed Apologetics, as well as his monograph Absolute Person and Moral Experience.By Westminster Media

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Sunday Feelings About Monday Mornings 5:53

1y ago5:53

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"Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast." Late Sunday afternoon or early Sunday evening, many people start thinking about Monday morning and their return to work. These thoughts reflect their feelings about their work culture. Are you prepared to lead people? Find Out If you need a Leade…

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Down the Rabbit Hole 21:54

1y ago21:54

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Mr. Anderson punches a plot-hole through simulation theory... In the final episode of this book companion podcast series, Brandon and Scott don't go as all-in on The Matrix references as the guy who wrote this description has. Instead, they follow the white rabbit down Greg Bahnsen Lane as Scott discusses how to interpret one of Van Til's foremost …

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Disillusioned With The Fact That They Can't Change The World 22:22

1y ago22:22

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You couldn't ask for a better guide through The Future of Reformed Apologetics than Dr. Strange (No, not that Dr. Strange). Brandon Smith (No, not that Brandon Smith) and Scott Oliphint (Yes, that Scott Oliphint) take us back to Rust Auditorium in the Winter of '23 and review Dan's rousing lecture titled "Van Til Goes Pop." To enjoy Strange's essay…

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People-Centered Leader Cycle 8:28

1y ago8:28

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"Send me a text message and let me know what you think of the First-Time Leaders Accelerated℠ Podcast." Many things in life are cyclical. Leading people is no different. Today I will explain the People-Centered Leader Cycle. Are you prepared to lead people? Find Out If you need a Leadership Speaker or you need help with Leader Development and/or Cu…

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A Bracing Single Malt (Feel the Burn) 28:15

1y ago28:15

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Brandon and Scott sample a draught of Christopher Watkin's cask strength "Van Til's Two-Handed Apologetic." While some claim that Van Til's original malt was tainted with notes of idealism and even (shriek!) "biblicism," Scott suggests that when it comes to the good stuff there's only one ingredient that matters... For a full pour, check out the bo…

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Cowboy? Yes. 22:56

1+ y ago22:56

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Episode II: There is unrest in the theological senate. . . Brandon and Scott revisit Brian G. Mattson's lecture "Attributes, Roots, and Fruit." They get into Van Til's criticism of Herman Bavinck and then into some criticism of Van Til's criticism of Bavinck. If you ride with Bavinck and want to size up this Van Til fellow, please visit Westminster…

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Poor Das 12:20

1+ y ago12:20

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BONUSODE! Enjoy an extra slice of Reformed apologetics as Brandon and Scott go off script and talk about Van Til's friendship and theological affinity with J. Gresham Machen, as well as the early days at Westminster Theological Seminary. Visit Westminster Seminary Press's website and order a copy of the book The Future of Reformed Apologetics: http…