Theocast

Paul Washer, a Reformed pastor known for strong lordship salvation preaching, is featured via his 2026 Shepherds Conference sermon on Matthew 7. The conversation centers on who Jesus means by “I never knew you,” the role of regeneration and visible fruit, distinctions between outward works and true change, and how context/audience shape warnings about relying on righteousness.

Philip Anthony Mitchell, an Atlanta pastor and church planter, is known for passionate, fiery preaching. The conversation reviews his intense use of Matthew 18 language. Short takes cover law versus gospel confusion, literal versus metaphorical readings of Jesus, and how fear-driven calls to holiness can affect assurance and repentance.

Dillon (Dylan) Chase, a Christian musician and minister known for gospel-centered rap and honest testimony, shares a candid life story. He talks about childhood trauma, recovery, and how those experiences shaped his songwriting. Conversation covers preaching, integrating theology into art, mission work in Japan, and the emotional cost and purpose of creating music that serves the church.

A clear-eyed response to a popular video that untangles law and gospel confusion. Listeners hear a careful take on Lordship Salvation, the timing of regeneration, and the difference between fruit and entrance into faith. Pastoral concerns about assurance, endurance, and how to evaluate change are explored in short, practical segments.

Daniel Barton, a UK Reformed pastor and creator of Reform Pastor Clips, explains union with Christ and its roots in covenant theology. He explores why Christians crave real transcendence, how abiding brings rest and joy, and why identity in Christ precedes duty. Short, sharp conversations on sanctification, assurance, and finding spiritual depth without ritual.

Doug Van Dorn, Reformed Baptist pastor and author, brings close exegesis of 1 Corinthians. He examines context, sarcasm, and Paul’s wider rebukes. They explore cultural vs transcendent readings, literary echoes like Nazarite patterns, and why some instructions may be matters of Christian freedom. The conversation models careful Bible reading without settling on surface conclusions.

A clear look at passages that command self-examination and why they have caused anxiety. Biblical contexts are unpacked to show whom those texts address and why. The conversation contrasts pietistic self-scrutiny with confidence in Christ. Practical examples of when community correction is appropriate are discussed.

A challenge to rethink whether Scripture is primarily a rulebook or a story of God acting for us. Discussion of faith and God’s redeeming plan as Scripture’s engine, not human performance. Historical shifts and cultural trends that have distorted emphasis are explored. Advice on reading the whole Bible for emphasis and seeing obedience as fruit, not the fuel of life.

They explore why reading the Bible feels heavy for many believers and trace practical, emotional, and cognitive barriers. Conversation covers misusing Scripture, the importance of context, and an Emmaus Road approach to begin reading with the New Testament. They highlight communal reading, routines, and simple tools like continuity and law/gospel to make Scripture feel like good news again.

Explore the battle over grace and how the enemy shifts focus to moralism and performance. Discover the dangers of modern churches prioritizing obedience over Christ's sufficiency. Learn why the gospel is essential for assurance and growth, and how grace empowers believers against spiritual warfare. Emphasize the importance of corporate worship and pastoral care centered on grace, while challenging cultural messages of self-sufficiency. Finally, reflect on relying on Christ's strength in our weaknesses and suffering.