

Reformed Fringe
Doug Van Dorn
Where doctrine meets discovery. Weekly conversations at the intersection of reformed theology and contemporary exploration.
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Mar 31, 2026 • 51min
Doug Van Dorn- Biblical Theology of Clothing: Fig Leaves of the Trees of Eden to the White Robes of Christ's Righteousness
What if Adam and Eve didn’t just grab ordinary leaves… but tried to clothe themselves in the supposed glory of Satan’s rebellious ‘trees of Eden’—the fallen gods and fiery council members who envied each other on God’s holy mountain? From those desperate fig leaves in the cosmic garden, to God’s bloody animal skins, priestly robes of glory, and finally Revelation’s lightning-white multitude, uncover the epic biblical thread of clothing. God isn’t merely forgiving sinners—He’s replacing rebel elohim with redeemed humans robed in the perfect righteousness of Christ. Discover how the Angel of the LORD removes filthy garments and clothes His people for eternal reign.

Mar 21, 2026 • 1h 29min
Doug Van Dorn- Brian Godawa Book Interview "Daniel- Exile in Babylon"
You know the biblical story of Daniel. But you’ve never experienced it like this.A breathtaking supernatural epic adventure of one of the most beloved heroes of the faith—retold with biblical and historical fidelity.Daniel is young, sharp, full of faith, and newly captive to King Nebuchadnezzar.But Babylon doesn’t want Daniel’s life—it wants his allegiance.In the House of the Tablet, he’s trained to speak the empire’s language and learn its “wisdom,” along with fellow captive Jews, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah.As long as they don’t notice the surrender happening one small choice at a time.But the pressure isn’t only from priests and officials. The high priest’s son and his bully gang make Daniel a target, daring him to break and be made a eunuch.Far away in Jerusalem, Ariela, the young girl Daniel loves, is fighting her own dangerous battle—as a secret messenger for Jeremiah the prophet.Will she ever see her Daniel again? Will Jeremiah’s predictions of destruction be her own?Above it all, another conflict rages: archangels move in secret, Watchers masquerade as gods of Babylon, Persia, and Greece, while Yahweh remains sovereign over kingdoms that think they rule the world.Written by respected Christian author and best-seller Brian Godawa, this series is perfect for readers of C.S. Lewis, Tolkien, Narnia, Lord of the Rings, Ted Dekker, and Frank Peretti.This novel is the first book of the Daniel Trilogy.

Mar 15, 2026 • 1h 59min
Doug Van Dorn/Matt Yeoman - Orbs and Sleep Paralysis
Matthew Yeomans, a Christian who documents recurring sleep paralysis, out-of-body states, and paranormal encounters. He describes filming strange orbs and camera behavior, waking-dream sensations, technological interactions, and a mysterious 'green star room' sequence. The conversation covers patterns, physical aftereffects, and theological framing of territorial spiritual beings.

Feb 21, 2026 • 57min
Doug Van Dorn- Jon Moffitt's "The Bible According To Jesus" book.
A new book by the very founder of this Podcast, Jon Moffitt joins us and discusses his new and compelling book "The Bible According to Jesus"…what did Jesus teach us about how to read and understand His word? Truly exceptional teaching!

Feb 11, 2026 • 47min
Doug Van Dorn- The Origins of the Dragon
Doug Van Dorn, pastor and teacher on biblical imagery, traces the serpent and dragon motif across Scripture and ancient myth. He explores Leviathan, nahash language, chaos myths, Edenic boundaries, and how serpent symbolism links to cosmic and cultural forces. Short, surprising connections between biblical titles, ancient folklore, and ongoing spiritual conflict are highlighted.

Feb 5, 2026 • 55min
Doug Van Dorn- Sacred Geography and The Transfiguration
Doug and Adam take a deep dive on the mysteries of the Transfiguration of Jesus. We focus in especially on Mt. Hermon, with Jesus both at the bottom and the top of the mountain, as well as the “fall of Satan like lightning,” and how it refers not to the primordial fall of the devil, but the angry strike of a heavenly being who, now engaged that Jesus is the “beloved Son of God,” flashes to the ground in an attempt to put Jesus to death.

Jan 10, 2026 • 57min
Doug Van Dorn- The State of Theology 2025: Alarming Beliefs Even Among Evangelicals
Doug and Adam take a look at the state of the most basic Christian theological beliefs among Evangelicals according to a recent survey from Ligonier Ministries. The answers will shock you.

Dec 25, 2025 • 59min
Doug Van Dorn- Mysteries of Estes and Colorado
Something unsettling has been gathering in Colorado. From New Age and occult centers in Boulder to the bizarre world airport DIA east of Denver, Colorado has increasingly embraced a supernatural evil that stands at odds with a Christian worldview. Join us on this Episode of the Reformed Fringe from the hotel that inspired “The Shining” movie as we talk about the resurgent supernatural evil that has Colorado leading the rest of our States into darkness.

Dec 9, 2025 • 60min
Doug Van Dorn- The Woven Harlot of Ezekiel 16
LINKS FOR VISUALShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTfqPHr6_Iwhttps://www.douglasvandorn.com/woventorahHave you ever wondered how the Divine Author of the Bible might play an unseen role in giving us our biblical text? In this episode we explain what textual weaving is: the ancient art of writing where the author carefully arranges the words into invisible columns and rows — like threads on a loom — so that when you read them horizontally you get the story, but when you read them vertically you discover a whole new objective and fixed level of meaning that turns the story into a brilliant tapestry. In Ezekiel 16, God hides a perfect 7×3 grid inside 63 verses:* One column for every nation and lover Israel chased* One column for every idol and false god she worshiped* One column right in the middle for the heart that forgot God The result? A chapter everyone calls “shocking” suddenly becomes a breathtaking picture of sin, judgment, and the God who atones for His unfaithful bride. If you’ve never heard of biblical weaving before, this episode will open your eyes to a whole new way of seeing Scripture — and show you why Ezekiel 16 isn’t just a hard chapter… it’s a masterpiece.

Nov 22, 2025 • 1h 7min
Doug Van Dorn Series Pt 6 "Cosmic Wars-One More Look"
In this episode, Doug gives a talk summarizing the Cosmic War of the Sons of God series, but with particular focus on a couple of ideas not discussed in the series. There’s a little Divine Council overview from the Reformed perspective. There’s cosmic mountain ideas and how that actually ties to doctrine of covenants we Reformed folks like to discuss. The seventy is here as is the doctrine of election and how it pertains to the cosmic war. If you are interested in more, including early access to coming Fringe episodes, go to www.reformedfringe.com


