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Mid-America Reformed Seminary
Join the faculty of Mid-America Reformed Seminary as they discuss everything from theology to cultural issues from a Reformed perspective.
*The opinions presented in each episode are those of the individual speaker and do not necessarily represent the views of the Seminary.*
*The opinions presented in each episode are those of the individual speaker and do not necessarily represent the views of the Seminary.*
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Mar 10, 2022 • 17min
120. Christlike in Conflict: The Ten Tribes Secede
In today’s episode, Rev. Mark Vander Hart, Associate Professor of Old Testament Studies, concludes his series on being Christlike in Conflict. He’ll reflect upon one of the most devastating instances in the Old Testament: the split of the tribes of Israel.

Mar 3, 2022 • 18min
119. Christlike in Conflict: David and Absalom
Rev. Mark Vander Hart, Associate Professor of Old Testament Studies, continues his series on Christlike in Conflict and how that theme is presented in certain Old Testament accounts. Today, he takes us through the history of David and Absalom and where the Spirit of Christ was present in this tumultuous family conflict.

Feb 24, 2022 • 17min
118. Christlike in Conflict: Moses
In today’s episode, Rev. Mark Vander Hart, Associate Professor of Old Testament Studies, introduces us to a three-part theme of being Christlike in Conflict. As Rev. Vander Hart has said before, Scripture is not silent about the conflicts that have attended the life of the church throughout her history. It can be a real benefit to us when we consider the tremendous impact that our Savior made through his Holy Spirit, even upon the life of the church in the older covenant era, that is, in the Old Testament. With that in mind, Rev. Vander Hart takes us through a series of OT accounts of conflict and how the Spirit of Christ is with his people in such passages. He begins today with a couple of rebellions against Moses.

Feb 17, 2022 • 17min
117. Forgiving Like God
In today’s episode, Dr. J. Mark Beach concludes the discussion on conditional forgiveness and repentance by describing forgiving as God forgives.

Feb 10, 2022 • 16min
116. The Function of Repentance
Dr. J. Mark Beach, Professor of Ministerial and Doctrinal Studies, continues the conversation on forgiveness and repentance, this time looking more closely at the function of repentance. What is involved in repentance relative to forgiveness?

Feb 3, 2022 • 16min
115. Conditional Forgiveness and Repentance
We are looking forward to this new year of podcasting! We have a great lineup of episodes in store for your listening pleasure. In this first episode of the new year, Dr. J. Mark Beach will be taking us through a series on the relationship between repentance and forgiveness, addressing the question, particularly, of whether forgiveness is conditional upon repentance.

Dec 30, 2021 • 17min
114. Looking at Christmas Hymns Pt. 2
In our last episode of 2021, Dr. Strange continues to examine Christmas hymns, this time looking at “Once in Royal David’s City.”

Dec 23, 2021 • 19min
Looking at Christmas Hymns Pt. 1
In these last remaining days of 2021, and as we particularly look forward to celebrating Christmas with friends and family, some of us are, no doubt, also looking forward to singing carols and Christmas hymns. Joining the podcast is Dr. Alan Strange, Professor of Church History, who’ll be taking us through a couple of Christmas hymns and helping us explore their theological depth.

Dec 16, 2021 • 30min
Homosexuality and Pastoral Guidance
In today’s episode, Dr. Venema wraps up our series on homosexuality by providing a crucial component in this matter: pastoral guidance.

Dec 9, 2021 • 32min
The Bible, Homosexuality, and Revisionism
In today’s episode, Dr. Venema continues his review of some New Testament Scripture passages on the issue of homosexuality and then begins to assess the revisionist interpretation of them; that is, how do those who affirm homosexual unions interpret these texts?


