In Episode 142 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. Jeffery Riddle to discuss a book he has republished titled, Gospel Church Government. This book is an abridgment of John Owen’s book, The True Nature Of A Gospel Church And Its Government, first published in 1689. Naturally, we talk about John Owen too. We hope you enjoy and are edified by…

In Episode 141 of Theology In Particular I’m joined again by Dr. Kenneth Puls to discuss music and its place in Christian worship. This is the third episode in a four-part series on the topic of music. You might also be interested in episode 133 entitled, Music In Creation, and episode 134 entitled, Music In The Church. Contact:For information abou…

In Episode 140 of Theology In Particular I’m joined by Dr. Ryan Davidson to discuss Dr. Michael Emlet’s book, Descriptions And Prescriptions. In this short book, Dr. Emlet presents a balanced and Biblical perspective on psychiatric diagnoses and medications. It is required reading in Dr. Davidson's Pastoral Counseling class, and we are pleased to r…

In Episode 139 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. James Renihan to respond to two questions put forward by listeners. One has to do with baptism and the language we use to talk about it, and the other has to do with a difficult-to-understand phrase found in Second London Confession 22.4. We hope you enjoy and are edified! Contact: For inf…

In Episode 138 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. James Renihan to read and discuss excerpts from a few lesser-known Particular Baptist authors. Not only is the content of these excerpts interesting, but it is also helpful to be exposed to these relatively obscure writers and their work. Links: Article: Abraham Cheare: The Bunyan Of Plymo…

In Episode 137 of Theology In Particular I’m joined by Dr. Richard Barcellos to discuss his upcoming class on Biblical Theology. I always enjoy chatting with Rich. I hope you enjoy listening in on our conversation. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: …

In Episode 136 of Theology In Particular, Pastor Michael Prodigalidad joins me to discuss pastoral administration. I trust that pastors will benefit from this conversation. I also believe that this topic should be of interest to all Christians. One, it is good for Christians to be mindful and prayerful concerning the demands faced by their pastors.…

In Episode 135 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Professor Charles Rennie to discuss the spiritual theology of Augustine. We focus especially on Augustine’s work, The Confessions.By IRBS

In Episode 134 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined once again by Dr. Kenneth Puls to discuss music. In episode 133 we focused on music in general. In this episode, we turn our attention to music in the church. We hope you enjoy and are encouraged!By IRBS

In Episode 133 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. Kenneth Puls to discuss music. This will be the first in a series of episodes on the subject of music. First, we discuss music in creation. In future episodes, we will discuss music in the church. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questi…

In Episode 132 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. Timothy Decker to discuss his recently published book, A Revolutionary Reading Of Romans 13. In this conversation, Dr. Decker provides us with a sweeping overview of his book. We address some particulars near the end. I suspect we will be returning to this topic in the future to address ce…

In Episode 131 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. James Renihan to talk about preaching the Psalms. This is part 2 of a 2 part series. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.orgBy IRBS

In Episode 130 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. James Renihan to talk about preaching the Psalms. This is part 1 of a 2 part series. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.orgBy IRBS

In Episode 129 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Drs. Samuel and James Renihan to talk about An Orthodox Catechism, edited by Hercules Collins. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.org…

In Episode 128 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined again by Dr. James Renihan to continue our discussion about different approaches to Bible reading. In the previous episodes, we talked about reading the Scriptures redemptive-historically and ethically. In this episode, we discuss the theological reading of Scripture. Links: International Reforme…

In Episode 127 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. James Renihan to continue our discussion about different approaches to Bible reading. In the previous episode, we talked about the chronological, or redemptive-historical reading of Scripture. In this episode, we discuss the ethical reading of Scripture. Links: International Reformed Bapti…

In Episode 126 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan joins me to discuss different approaches to Bible reading. This is the first of three episodes on this subject. In this first episode we talk about the importance of reading the Bible chronologically, or redemptive historically. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.…

In Episode 125 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Dolezal joins me to talk about the incarnation, especially the manner of the Word’s assumption of a human nature. Two episodes will be devoted to this subject. In the first, Dr. Dolezal warns against two flawed ways of speaking about the Son’s assumption of a human nature (nothing was subtracted f…

In Episode 124 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Dolezal joins me to talk about the incarnation, especially the manner of the Word’s assumption of a human nature. Two episodes will be devoted to this subject. In the first, Dr. Dolezal warns against two flawed ways of speaking about the Son’s assumption of a human nature (nothing was subtracted f…

In Episode 123 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Jason Montgomery returns to talk about the Patristic Era. Here we focus on the persecution of the church leading up to the time of Constantine and the privileged position that was given to the church in Roman society under his rule. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you…

In Episode 122 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan joins me to encourage Christlike, peaceable behavior towards others - an exhortation sorely needed in our day. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.org…

In Episode 121 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan joins me to talk about the importance of gratitude in the Christian life and to give thanks to God for the mercy he has shown to us in Christ Jesus. Recommended Resources: The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment, by Jeremiah Burroughs (you can find digital versions of this book for free on…

In Episode 120 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan joins me to discuss the seminary's desire to promote world missions. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org| If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.orgBy IRBS

In Episode 119 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan joins me to talk about church discipline. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.orgBy IRBS

In Episode 118 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Richard Barcellos joins me to talk about the Southern California Reformed Baptist Pastors’ Conference. We discuss its history, the archives, and this year’s theme: Second London Confession, Chapter 9: Of Free Will. Links: Southern California Reformed Baptist Pastors’ Conference: scrbpc.org International…

In Episode 117 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by IRBS Board Of Trustees Chairman, Fred Pugh. In this episode, you’ll find some wonderful advice for ministers, young and old. We hope you are encouraged. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@ir…

In Episode 116 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Kenneth Puls joins me to talk about the Reformers (Luther, Zwingli, and Calvin) and their views on music in the church. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and hope you will too. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please e…

In Episode 115 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Jason Montgomery joins me to discuss a piece written in the patristic era by Irenaeus of Lyons entitled, On The Apostolic Preaching, or Demonstration Of The Apostolic Preaching. Dr. Montgomery has been kind enough to record a series of episodes with me on the patristic era (see episodes 97 & 105). The o…

In Episode 114 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Ryan Davidson joins me to discuss a letter written by John Chrysostom to a young widow in the late fourth century AD. Our conversation is focused on the pastoral care that is exhibited by Chrysostom in this beautiful letter. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have fe…

In Episode 113 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Daniel Scheiderer returns to make a case for Amillennialism. It was in episode 80 that Dr. Scheiderer provided us with an overview of the various eschatological positions on the millennium. Here he presents two arguments against mellennarianism in its various forms and five arguments for the Amillennial…

In Episode 112 of Theology In Particular, Professor Charles Rennie returns to continue our series on the Medieval Era of church history. In this episode we give special attention to the Christian Mysticism which was so previlent in those days. I hope enjoy this conversation and are edified. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbssemina…

In Episode 111 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan joins me to discuss the message he delivered at the 2023/24 IRBS convocation entitled, A School Of The Prophets. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.org…

In Episode 110 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan returns to talk again about Galatians 5:16-26 and Paul’s commands to “walk by the Spirit”. In part one, we focused on the works of the flesh (Galatians 5:19-21). In part two, we focus on the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-26). Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbssemina…

In Episode 109 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan joins me to talk about Galatians 5:16-26 and Paul’s commands to “walk by the Spirit”. We ended up devoting two episodes to this subject. In part one, we focus on the works of the flesh (Galatians 5:19-21). In part two, we focus on the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-26). Links: Interna…

In Episode 108 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Samuel Renihan joins me to talk about the appointment of “gifted brothers” in our churches in accordance with Second London Confession 26.11. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org Recommended Resources: 17th & Early 18th Century Books: A Vindication of the Preacher sent, or a …

In Episode 107 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. Tom Hicks to discuss the doctrine of justification. Martin Luther famously said, “if this article stands, the church stands; if this article collapses, the church collapses.” And sadly, this article has often been challenged and distorted in the history of the church even up to this presen…

In Episode 106 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Jeffery Riddle returns to talk about the Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. In our conversation, we address questions about the authorship, audience, date of composition, Canonical order, and the number of the Gospels. I think our listeners will find this conversation interesting and encouraging. L…

In Episode 105 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Jason Montgomery returns to continue our series on the Patristic Era. In episode 97, Dr. Montgomery provided us with an introduction to this important era in church history. In this episode, he draws attention to the impulse of the early church to formulate creeds and explains where this impulse comes f…

God does not have passions, but we do. Dr. Samuel Renihan joins me in Episode 104 to discuss human passions and how we might grow in the sanctification of our passions in Christ Jesus.By IRBS

In Episode 103 of Theology In Particular, I have the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Richard Barcellos about the threefold division of the law of Moses. Recommended Resources: Book: “From The Finger Of God”, by Philip Ross Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Jo…

In Episode 102 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. Ian Fuller to talk about the course he teaches at IRBS: Apologetics in Pastoral Ministry – Science and the Bible. Recommended Resources: Dr. Jeffrey Riddle’s academia.edu page: https://pvcc.academia.edu/JeffreyRiddle Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you h…

In Episode 101 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. Jeffery Riddle to discuss the discipline of textual criticism. This is a fascinating field of study which had undergone some significant changes in the last 100 years. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please e…

In Episode 100 of Theology In Particular, Professor Charles Rennie provides us with a sweeping overview of the Medieval Era. I think our listeners will find this conversation to be very interesting. Recommended Resources: The History of the Medieval World: From the Conversion of Constantine to the First Crusade, by Susan Bauer 2,000 Years of Christ…

In Episode 99 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Timothy Decker joins me to discuss the proper interpretation of the book of Revelation. I’d like to encourage the listener to stick with us through the early technical talk. This conversation gets clearer and evermore practical as it progresses. Recommended Resources: The Book of Revelation (The New Inte…

In Episode 98 of Theology In Particular, I have the privilege of speaking with Professor Ryan Davidson leading a congregation through a process of reform. He shares his experience and offers some advice to both ministers and members of reforming churches. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questio…

In Episode 97 of Theology In Particular, I have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Jason Montgomery about the Patristic Era. This episode is introductory. Our plan is to return to this era in future episodes to focus on the particulars. When all is said and done (and it may take a while), our hope is to have a nice little series archived on this im…

In Episode 96 of Theology In Particular, I discuss associational churchmanship with Dr. James Renihan. This is the third in a series of three episodes on the subject. In this episode, we discuss the practice of associationalism with the help of the Second London Confession of Faith 26.15. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary…

In Episode 95 of Theology In Particular, I discuss associational churchmanship with Dr. James Renihan. This is the second in a series of three episodes on the subject. In this episode, Dr. Renihan makes an argument for associationalsim from the Scriptures. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questi…

In Episode 94 of Theology In Particular, I discuss associational churchmanship with Dr. James Renihan. This is the first in a series of three episodes on the subject. In this first episode, we define associationalism with the help of the Second London Confession of Faith 26.14. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you…

In Episode 93 of Theology In Particular, I have the privilege of interviewing Dr. James Renihan on the subject of religious liberty and the role that Baptists played in the development of this idea. We hope that this episode will be of some help to our listeners as they wrestle with questions related to the relationship between church and state. Li…