
What did the early Christians actually expect about the future? Were they vague or symbolic, or did they have a clear picture of what was to come? In this episode, Dr. Michael Svigel shares insights from his book Fathers on the Future, revealing that second-century leaders like Irenaeus anticipated ...
Most of us learn to pray by listening to others. But what if we could learn from the prayers of believers who have gone before us — prayers shaped by Scripture, refined through centuries, and written to form our hearts and words together? In this episode, we talk with Jonathan Kanary about The Book ...
We’re reposting this episode in anticipation of Reformation Day. John Henry Newman once said, "To be deep in history is to cease to be Protestant." Dr. Michael Haykin disagrees — and in this conversation, he shows why Christians today need the wisdom of the early Church Fathers. Join us as we explor...
A follow-up to my conversation with Samuel Parkison on baptism and the faith of children. We rightly guard against false assurance—but can that caution lead us to delay baptism too long? In this episode, we explore household theology, the “paedobaptist pull,” and the danger of penalizing kids for go...
Many Baptists delay baptism for children, but is that really faithful to Scripture and the church’s theology? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Samuel Parkison to discuss his provocative case for baptizing believing children. We explore why hesitation often stems from fear of “false professions,”...
If you’ve ever wondered how the Bible fits together—or how its story leads us to Jesus—this episode is for you. I sit down with Dr. Jonathan Linebaugh, New Testament scholar and expert on Paul’s theology, to explore how the law, grace, and gospel fit within the grand narrative of Scripture. We talk ...
From the Archives: Revisiting an old favorite! Think you know the Reformation? Most Protestants reject Catholic teaching—but do we really understand what was at stake? In this episode, Dr. Guillaume Bignon unpacks the real debates between Catholics and Protestants and shows why they still matter for...
In this episode, I sit down with Wyatt Graham, Executive Director of The Davenant Institute and TGC Canada, to explore what it means for Baptists to embrace Protestant retrieval today. We trace how Baptists began as a renewal movement within the wider church, seeking to recover biblical faithfulness...
In a time when discipleship often feels like a buzzword, how do we actually form Christians who know and love the faith? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Alex Fogleman, author of Making Disciples: Catechesis in History, Theology, and Practice. We dive into how the ancient practice of catechesis ca...
What if the Baptists weren’t just a pragmatic breakaway movement—but a theologically rich tradition born out of deep conviction? In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Matthew Bingham, Associate Professor of Church History at Phoenix Seminary and author of Orthodox Radicals: Baptist Identity in the En...