"...to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever." Follow Westminster Media Podcasts to listen to stories, interviews, and archive audio from Westminster Theological Seminary in Glenside, PA. Featuring interviews and in-depth conversations with renowned authors, theologians, pastors, and historians, each Westminster Media podcast is meant to help listeners in deeper exploration of the Christian faith. Visit wm.wts.edu/podcasts to download study guides, essays, and bonus material from your favori ...
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A free, weekly broadcast from Westminster Seminary California (WSC), a Christian institution seeking to glorify God through theological education. Interviews discussing biblical and exegetical questions, historical and theological questions, pastoral matters, and Christian living.
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Lecture by Carl Trueman, professor of Church History.
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This podcasts explores apologetics and evangelism in practical terms in short form episodes. It is aimed at the ordinary Christian who wants to effectively reach unbelievers in an indirect, conversational and relational manner. The podcast is led by Dr. Mark Farnham (PhD, Westminster), the Founder and Director of Apologetics for the Church, a local church training ministry. Mark is also Director of the Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics at Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary in L ...
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Practical Theology from Westminster
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Lecture series by Dr. Manuel Ortiz
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Interviews with the faculty of Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, PA.
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Various mesages from the alumni serving in R.U.F.
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The podcast of Westminster Presbyterian Theological Seminary, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England.
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Full Confidence Tour in Denver, CO
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The latest podcast feed searching 'Dr. Cornelius Van Til' on SermonAudio.
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How can a church begin to create a culture where gospel conversations with the lost are normal? How does a church move beyond an inward focus on discipleship to add an outward focus on reaching the lost? Mark and Jeff discuss some philosophical keys and some practical steps that can be taken to help a church cultivate gospel engagement among its me…
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Mark and Jeff share their origin stories as apologists. For both of us, it began with our inability to answer objections and questions from non-believers. Our hope is that you will be encouraged that you, too, can engage anyone you meet with the gospel and do it well. Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website …
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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.Από τον Westminster Media
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Learning that true salvation is a work of the Holy Spirit and not something we can accomplish through our own ability or charm is freeing. If the Holy Spirit is the one who convinces of guilt and opens eyes to see Christ as the only Savior, then I can confidently share the good news of Jesus with whomever I meet. Want to reach out, ask a question, …
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Jeff and Mark resume their list of reasons why Christians believe in the deity of Jesus. They demonstrate that the only way to reject Jesus’ deity is to ignore or reject the testimony of Scripture, which affirms again and again that Jesus is fully divine. Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://a…
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Muslims, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormons, Jews, and skeptics all share in common a rejection of the divinity of Jesus Christ. Some Christians are surprised to learn that nowhere in the New Testament does Jesus say these three words: “I am God.” In this episode Mark and Jeff explain why that is and the overwhelming evidence from Scripture that Jesus is…
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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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Mark and Jeff continue their discussion of deconstruction and the need for Christians to be grounded in their faith. They also talk about the difference between questions that search for answers and those that are seeking an exit from the faith. Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologetics…
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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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Mark and Jeff introduce the topic of deconstruction and talk about a recent New York Times article recounting one couple’s deconstruction from Christianity that began with a rejection of God’s law regarding sexual fidelity. Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/…
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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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For many years I believed (because I was taught this, either overtly or by implication) that the most important thing a Christian and a church could do is to reach the lost with the gospel. Everything else paled in comparison and was secondary to the reason God left believers on earth after their salvation. Only when I rejected this idea did I begi…
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The most common approach to apologetics is the evidentialist approach, which argues that what the unbeliever needs most is evidence of the truth of Christianity. Once there is enough evidence, belief is sure to follow. By looking at the case of Eve in the Garden of Eden, we can see that there is a more fundamental problem–our rebellion against God.…
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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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Can we get past the taboo of talking about religion and politics to share Christ? Mark's guest, Zack Armstrong, presents some practical ideas for encouraging people to talk about spiritual matters. Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/…
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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…
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Have you ever wondered if the Christian faith can hold up to the scrutiny of leading scholarship? In today's episode, we will explore how Christianity is both personally edifying AND intellectually satisfying. Christianity can hold its own in the world of scholarship and you can be confident that your faith is grounded in good truth. Want to reach …
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Have you every wanted to start a conversation with someone about the gospel but didn't know how? Today we will go over some simple and practical skills you can use to start engaging the unbelievers in your life with the gospel. Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/…
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Scott Oliphint has had enough of the bad caricatures of Cornelius Van Til. . . but a brand new book is on the way that might change things. The Future of Reformed Apologetics gathers nine essays from the eponymous 2023 conference, and addresses the state and future of the Reformed apologetic that Van Til developed. In this first episode of our podc…
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COMING SOON: Author and apologist K. Scott Oliphint joins host Brandon McLean Smith to discuss a new book, The Future of Reformed Apologetics. Addressing current debates and controversies within theological apologetics, Scott and Brandon review highlights from the eponymous 2023 conference at Westminster Theological Seminary and preview the thought…
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In the fourth episode of the series, Nathan speaks with Nathaniel Gray Sutanto (Reformed Theological Seminary) about Richard B. Gaffin Jr.'s theological methodology and development, his commitment to scripture, and his early work on Herman Bavinck. Then Nate and Thomas Keene (Reformed Theological Seminary) discuss Gaffin's 1989 essay, "Theonomy and…
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In a field like theology, epistemology (or the study of the nature of knowledge) is tremendously important. Not just because the very existence of God is debated; not only because the possibility of the knowledge of God must be addressed in a systematic way; but because the conclusions we make about God and about the security of our knowledge of hi…
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The Usefulness of the Cross by Richard B. Gaffin Jr. is an article that has revolutionized the approach to suffering for many Christians across the world. It was first published in 1979 but has now been republished in the volume Word and Spirit which showcases the selected shorter writings of Richard B.Gaffin Jr. To find out more about the book vis…
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This is the story of a theologian. A first rate, world class New Testament scholar and Systematics professor whose body of work stands quietly in the confluence of two great church traditions, Scottish Presbyterianism and Dutch Neo-Calvinism. But unless you’ve gone to seminary or happen to subscribe to peer reviewed academic journals, there’s a goo…
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Few Reformed theologians have exerted the influence in both the church and the academy that Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. has, shaping the theology and spiritual formation of generations of pastors and teachers. Until now, his most significant published works have been inaccessible to most theological readers, published in academic journals, denominationa…
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Shortly before dawn on a cold North Dakota morning, a telegram was sent to John Murray, professor of systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. “I’m so thankful for the active obedience of Christ,” it read, “no hope without it.” Not long after composing this telegram, J. Gresham Machen died after a short battle with pn…
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In the previous episodes, we heard from J. Gresham Machen about how we can know that God exists, and about our sin that keeps us from having peace with God. In this broadcast, Machen introduces us to the hope for that grim reality, the only person who can redeem us from our sin and give us the peace with God that we need: Jesus Christ. To find out …
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In the previous episode, we talked about how we can know and have confidence that God exists. But the difference between knowing that God exists, and enjoying a relationship with God is a vast distance. Just believing in God doesn’t explain why he seems so far away. The answer to that dilemma isn’t a popular one these days. When we talk about sin a…
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Creeds and confessions are the banner of the church militant. They contain statements of doctrine that are to be believed, for knowledge unto godliness; and are to be confessed, for the ministry of the church unto the world. In this way, creeds and confessions are for each member of Christ’s body, and for the body as a whole. In this podcast I chat…
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How can you know that God is real? This question has always been difficult, but in 1935, when J. Gresham Machen broadcasted the first of these little talks, the ground had shifted. Cultural Christianity was giving way to new ideas about truth and the universe. Darwinian evolution was becoming entrenched in the public school system, and it had even …
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The year is 1935. The Great Depression grinds on in the United States, and dramatic action by the federal government is deepening political divides. Abroad, things aren’t any better. War between communist and fascist factions is about to break out in Spain, and there’s fear o f it spreading to the rest of Europe. In a word, things are looking grim.…
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When theologian J. Gresham Machen died suddenly during a visit to North Dakota on New Year’s Day, 1937, he left unfinished one of the most innovative theological projects of his time. For the last two years of his life, Machen had begun work on what he hoped would be an accessible four part introduction to Christian theology. Only, he wasn’t just w…
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Facing Christ (Chapter 6: Salvation)
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A lot has changed in 100 years. But a lot has stayed the same. The church in the United States is once again in a crisis. Critical theory has gripped a nation experiencing vibrant technological and societal change. America in the 2020s is accelerating. Our screens are filled with incredible stunts and spectacle. The entire globe is connected like n…
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Just the Facts (Chapter 2: Doctrine)
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Facts. We like to think they can be taken for granted, but human feelings always seem to get in the way. Even in 1923, when J. Gresham Machen wrote Christianity and Liberalism, liberal theologians struggled to reconcile the history presented by scripture with their experience of that history as 20th century men and women. Although we like to think …
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One of Christianity Today’s “100 Most Influential Books of the 20th Century”, J. Gresham Machen’s earnest case for true, biblical faith and communion in Jesus Christ has been read around the world for 100 years. Originally published in 1923, this new edition features a brand-new foreword by Kevin DeYoung and is issued with the hope and prayer that …
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God Breathed (Chapter 4: The Bible, Pt. 2)
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The Bible. A divinely-inspired book so glorious and yet so debated these days that we decided to record another podcast on this essential topic. In 1820 Thomas Jefferson completed his redacted version of the Four Gospels he called “The Philosophy and Morals of Jesus.” Although it wasn’t published in his lifetime, “The Jefferson Bible” would become …
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One of Christianity Today’s “100 Most Influential Books of the 20th Century”, J. Gresham Machen’s earnest case for true, biblical faith and communion in Jesus Christ has been read around the world for 100 years. Originally published in 1923, this new edition features a brand-new foreword by Kevin DeYoung and is issued with the hope and prayer that …
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Inspiration means a lot of things to a lot of people. For some it’s the thrill of creative expression, or motivation to accomplish something great. But in a biblical theological context, it has a very specific, very important meaning: that God is the author of the Bible. But for liberal theologians this doctrine—that the Bible is the reliable and s…
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The Safest Place in the World (Chapter 7: The Church)
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The Church. Few institutions are more unpopular or controversial these days than the Christian church. And, let’s face it, a lot of the time, even Christians don’t appear to like it very much. Every week it seems there’s a new scandal or debate splitting congregations. It can be tempting to think that maybe the church is obsolete, maybe we’d be bet…
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One of Christianity Today’s “100 Most Influential Books of the 20th Century”, J. Gresham Machen’s earnest case for true, biblical faith and communion in Jesus Christ has been read around the world for 100 years. Originally published in 1923, this new edition features a brand-new foreword by Kevin DeYoung and is issued with the hope and prayer that …
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Losing is never fun. And it’s even less fun when the New York Times is paying attention. But by 1929 that’s what had happened. J. Gresham Machen had lost the fight against liberalism at Princeton seminary. Even after reading Machen’s warning in Christianity and Liberalism, the Presbyterian church voted to reorganize Princeton to allow liberal theol…
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Supernatural (Chapter 5: Christ)
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What’s in a name? In the past, when Christians talked about Jesus, it was safe to assume we were talking about the son of God become man who conquered death to save the lost. You know, the person the Bible’s about. But with the rise of liberal theology in the 19th and 20th centuries, that meaning began to change. At least for some people. Christ, l…
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In the 1980s the Southern Baptist Convention found itself at a crossroads. While many of its churches were faithfully teaching biblical Christianity, the seminaries where its pastors were trained had been immersed in theological liberalism for decades. In a lot of stories, this is where the split would occur. But this time something different happe…
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One of Christianity Today’s “100 Most Influential Books of the 20th Century”, J. Gresham Machen’s earnest case for true, biblical faith and communion in Jesus Christ has been read around the world for 100 years. Originally published in 1923, this new edition features a brand-new foreword by Kevin DeYoung and is issued with the hope and prayer that …
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Bonus Episode: Machen: The Man
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On a cold winter’s day in 1921 pallbearers carried the body of one of the great theologians of the 19th and 20th centuries to a graveside in Princeton, New Jersey. Writing to his mother afterwards, J. Gresham Machen would remark that when they carried B. B. Warfield’s body out, that Old Princeton went with him. Old Princeton had been the primary se…
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What does it mean to be a human being created in the image of God? In the brave new world of today, that’s a loaded question. Modern culture in the West has affirmed a radical reinvention of the self that was barely imaginable when J. Gresham Machen wrote Christianity & Liberalism in 1923. Not only is LGBTQ ideology inescapable—in schools, books, m…
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What does it mean to be a human being created in the image of God? In the brave new world of today, that’s a loaded question. Modern culture in the West has affirmed a radical reinvention of the self that was barely imaginable when J. Gresham Machen wrote Christianity & Liberalism in 1923. Not only is LGBTQ ideology inescapable—in schools, books, m…
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The Ampersand (Introduction)
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Arrested Development. In the 1990s, it was a hip hop group. In the early 2000s, it was a sitcom. But it’s a real psychological phenomenon that happens when, due to a variety of causes, a person or institution stops growing and ceases to thrive. And it’s a phrase J. Gresham Machen uses in his book Christianity & Liberalism to describe the consequenc…
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In 1923, the church in the United States was in a crisis. Modernist theology born in pre-War Europe now gripped a country experiencing vibrant technological and societal change. America in the “Roaring Twenties” was booming. Fashion was changing. Music was faster, louder. Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin were astonishing moviegoers with impossible…
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In this episode, Westminster faculty discuss John Murray on Romans 12, noting how worship of God puts us in the perfect place to follow the commands of God. The power of the Spirit enables us to lead a life commensurate with Christ, to whom we are united. This life is a life that glorifies God and enriches the church.…
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