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Our primary focus at Theocast is to encourage weary pilgrims to rest in Christ. We facilitate simple conversations about the Christian life from a reformed perspective through our weekly podcasts, primers, books, articles, and educational material.
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Doth Protest is a podcast on church history and how the theology of the 16th-century Reformers can inform us today. It is hosted by Episcopal priest Rev. Andrew Christiansen along with Stephen Burnett and Rev. James Rickenbaker. It also features interviews with theologians and scholars of church history. Show music is done by Aaron Shows. We can be listened to on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more. Follow us on Twitter @DothProtestPod FB & Instagram @doth.pro_ref.pod
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A church dedicated to preaching and living the Gospel, in the tradition of reformed theology and the context of the 21st century.
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As confessional pastors, Jon and Doug hold historic, biblical theology in high regard. However, tradition is not our highest authority. Scripture is our highest authority! That being said, is newer theology that differs from church tradition inherently bad, worse, or even, dangerous? Doug’s Podcast: Giant Steps Doug’s Books Doug’s Website Join the …
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Jon and Justin were recently invited onto the Room for Nuance podcast with Sean DeMars to discuss various topics surrounding assurance of salvation, law-gospel distinction, and the relationship between faith and works. We hope you find this conversation informative and encouraging! ROOM FOR NUANCE Join the Theocast Community! FREE EBOOK PARTNER WIT…
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Demon exorcisms, pulling demons out of people, casting out demons… Are these things Christians should be trying to do? Do we even hold the power to do so? Popular culture, sensationalism, and media would say yes, but what does scripture say about these phenomena? Unsurprisingly, the common ideas of these actions are far off from how the Bible instr…
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Law & Gospel for All Christians (with Josh Nickel)
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Andrew and James had a wonderful conversation with Joshua Nickel on his book Walk Between Heaven and Earth: Listening to Martin Luther On How to Be a True Theologian. Visit Josh's website https://joshuamarknickel.com/By Doth Protest
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Oh no, Jon and Justin are talking about obedience again. Yes, we are—and it’s an important subject because, to be frank, we truly want everyone who listens to this podcast to obey sincerely. The question is, how is that accomplished? There is no good news for those who only emphasize obedience. We have to look to a power beyond ourselves, and that’…
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Demon possession? Demon oppression? Like with many things Jon and Doug have discussed, we see these concepts all throughout popular culture and art, but are these concepts biblical? Today, we’ll be answering your questions about the powers of these evil spiritual forces as well as their limitations. And, most importantly, how we can defend our hear…
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We live in a time where we’re prone to throw mud, be condescending, self-righteous, and accusatory, and we often misrepresent those with whom we disagree. This behavior doesn’t seem to align with what Scripture teaches about being gentle, kind, patient, and avoiding arguments. So, today, Jon and Justin are going to talk about that. We’ll also discu…
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Embracing Grace (Crossover Episode with The Reclamation Podcast)
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The Reclamation joins forces with Doth Protest in this week's episode. Join Michael Lewis and Brad Kafer as we hear the stories of two Episcopal priests (James Rickenbaker and Kyle Tomlin) and how they each came to gospel clarity. We also discuss the fruits of Christ centered preaching and rightly understanding Jesus' disposition toward us as belie…
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We’ve all likely heard at some point that the origin of demons is that they are fallen angels, but is this true? What can historical understandings of the supernatural world from church fathers all throughout history tell us about these evil spiritual beings? Jon and Doug discuss the origin of demons and the ripples they have on our understanding o…
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Do you ever wake up thinking, “I just don’t do enough for God”? You feel like you need to be doing more. You see so many people with radical ministries and faith, helping so many, and all you do is, well, just go to church. If this sounds familiar, this podcast is for you. The idea of radical discipleship—the belief that you need to do more or some…
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Anyone who is even slightly familiar with Christianity has an idea of what angels are. However, just like hell, heaven, and Satan, our knowledge and understanding of angels is largely shaped by our cultural history and the media we consume. In this episode, Jon and Doug clarify what angels actually are. Delving into topics like the definition of “E…
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Today’s episode is a special one. Jon and Justin were recently interviewed by the hosts of Remnant Radio, Josh and Michael, and had a great conversation about all things law and gospel. We discussed the history, confusing passages, and how it is often misused to rob us of assurance. More importantly, we explored how, when used correctly, it can pro…
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Why does the Apostles’ Creed say that Jesus “descended into hell?” There are many frequently asked questions regarding this statement. What does “hell” mean, and where does Jesus really go after the crucifixion? In scripture, we see several Greek and Hebrew words translated as “hell.” Our culture and media have also distorted our idea of what words…
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What is the difference between godliness and legalism? Sometimes, when people define godliness, they actually describe legalism or even pietism. Understanding this distinction is crucial, and the Bible addresses it often. Today, Jon and Justin will explain where true, heart-filled, God-glorifying godliness comes from and reveal the damage caused by…
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“You are gods, sons of the Most High, all of you; nevertheless, like men you shall die, and fall like any prince.” What does this mean? Psalm 82 showcases God taking his place among the divine council in the midst of the gods. Jon and Doug discuss how this Psalm is truly about Jesus and His work to deliver His people from darkness. Our episode on t…
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The Solas and the Leipzig Debate (with Volker Leppin)
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Renowned Luther scholar Volker Leppin comes on the podcast to for a great discussion on his most recent book Sola: Christ, Grace, Faith, and Scripture Alone in Martin Luther's Theology from Lutheran Quarterly Books and the famous debate between Martin Luther and Johann Eck in June and July of 1519 known as the Leipzig Debate which proved to be a tu…
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The Christian life is often depicted by American culture as one of prosperity and health, but more frequently, our pilgrimage through this fallen world is characterized by sin, suffering, and ultimately death. Jon and Justin have discussed suffering, sickness, death, and our only hope to escape this harrowing reality in many episodes of Theocast. T…
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What was the purpose of the Tower of Babel? What were they trying to achieve, connect, or, communicate with? How do the events of Genesis 11 connect to the overarching meta-narrative of the Bible? Jon and Doug continue their conversation on the Tower of Babel, ziggurats, cosmic mountains, and more! Doug’s Podcast: Giant Steps Doug’s Books Doug’s We…
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Maybe you’re out there feeling weary, burdened, beat up, or left behind. Even in your experience as a Christian in the church, you feel like you’ve been run over, like you don’t fit. You know that Jesus is real, but you wonder if the problem is with you. If you’ve felt this way repeatedly, and if you’ve been made to feel this way over and over, thi…
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What is the true significance of the tower of Babel account in Genesis? What are the parallels between Babel and what is known as a “cosmic mountain?” How does the way God operates with humanity showcase His divine and supreme authority? Jon and Doug discuss these questions and more! Doug’s Podcast: Giant Steps Doug’s Books Doug’s Website Join the …
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Have you ever found yourself resting in Christ, only to suddenly lose that peace? What can rob you of your rest in Christ? Today’s podcast addresses this very issue. We will explore the pitfalls that either trap us, preventing us from finding rest, or trip us up once we are at rest, causing anxiety, pain, and suffering. These pitfalls can undermine…
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Many of you may be familiar with Michael Heiser and his works discussing the divine council worldview. Despite great contributions within his books, some of his writings are very concerning to many with a Calvinistic and Reformed persuasion. In this episode, Jon and Doug discuss their experiences with Heiser’s books and how we should interact with …
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Catholic Luther Scholarship (with Mickey Mattox)
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Mickey Mattox joins Andrew and Stephen on today’s podcast to discuss Roman Catholic scholars who have contributed to the study of Martin Luther. Dr. Mattox, a Roman Catholic theologian himself, is the Flack Family Foundation Chair and Professor of Theology at Hillsdale College. He has been lecturing and writing about Martin Luther for decades. SHOW…
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If you are directed inwardly to find the comfort and assurance that Christ has saved you from your sin, you will be of all men most miserable. Jon and Justin have spoken about pietism and its effects on the Christian life in many episodes of Theocast. This is a compilation of the most informative and helpful portions of those episodes, with the aim…
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The Bible in the Early Church (with Gerald Bray)
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Andrew and James were blessed to be joined by church historian Gerald Bray. In this episode, Dr. Bray discusses his studies of the early church father Tertullian, how we got the Christian Bible, and how people in the early church read, received, and interpreted the Bible. Tune in for a fascinating conversation. Dr. Gerald Bray is research professor…
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Response to John Martignoni's A Blue Collar Answer to Protestantism
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Doth Protest hosts Andrew and James along with friend of the show Connor Longaphie of Transcendent Truth Media attempt to answer some of the questions that popular Roman Catholic apologist says are questions that "Protestants can't answer" in his book A Blue Collar Answer to Protestantism: Catholic Questions Protestants Can't Answer. But more impor…
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Packer with a Side of Tolkien (A Discussion with Joel Scandrett)
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We are joined by the Rev. Dr. Joel Scandrett, associate professor of historical theology at Trinity Anglican Seminary, who was also a friend and colleague of J.I. Packer. Together they edited an Anglican catechism To Be a Christian. Dr. Scandrett joins us to talk about Packer as he knew him. Toward the end of the episode, he and James discuss Lord …
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How C.S. Lewis Interpreted the Bible (with Ray Baker)
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Dr. Ray Baker joins Andrew and James today to discuss C.S. Lewis' hermeneutics and approach to Scripture. It was such an enjoyable conversation. Shownotes: Dr. Baker's book that we referred to throughout the episode is Beyond Narnia: The Theology of C.S. Lewis Here is a link to other articles and essays written by Dr. Baker…
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An Anglican and Reformed Baptist Conversation (Crossover Episode w/ Theocast)
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James and Andrew were delighted to be joined by Jon Moffit and Justin Perdue from the podcast Theocast. In this episode, we get into: 1) What distinguishes a Reformed Baptist from most typical Baptists in North America (which is rather similar to what distinguishes Anglicans like Andrew and James from many Anglicans in North America) 2) Discussing …
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Melanchthon: Father of Anglicanism? (with Peter D. Robinson)
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The Most Rev'd Peter D. Robinson, Presiding Bishop of the United Episcopal Church of North America joins the podcast to discuss Philip Melanchthon's influence on 16th-century Anglicanism. Shownotes: -In this episode we frequently refer back to Bishop Peter's article "Melanchthon and Anglicanism" in The North American Anglican and Dewey D. Wallace, …
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