The Kuyperian Commentary Podcast

The Lavish Grace of Christmas! Pastor and Author J. Steven Wilkins discusses the misguided thinking that Christians should not give lavish gifts at Christmas. Our talk centers around a recent movement called the Advent Conspiracy. Pastor Wilkins reminds us of what Christ has done for us at Christmas and how we are to respond in … The post The Lavish Grace of Christmas with Pastor Steve Wilkins appeared first on Kuyperian Commentary.

I first met Jack Phelps in Conroe, TX, in 2008. I sat next to him on several occasions in those two days. We were at different stages of life back then, but two callings took place on one of the days. Jack was elected to become the Presiding Minister for the CREC, where he served … The post Notable Kuyperians: An Interview with Rev. Jack Phelps from Palmer, Alaska appeared first on Kuyperian Commentary.

The Lord’s Day carries remarkable continuity with the Sabbath. Consider it this way: the Sabbath was a creation ordinance to indicate the rest God had when he completed his labors. When God made man and woman, he said it was very good. So he brought to life new flesh, bearing his image. When the Lord’s … The post Kc Podcast: Ep.103, The Sabbath and the Lord’s Day appeared first on Kuyperian Commentary.

Our evangelical churches stress the importance of discipleship. It is good and necessary. But discipleship is often discussed in the context of intellectual learning; a fact-finding mission. However, there is more to discipleship than facts. Discipleship in the Bible is also the cultivation of bodily postures and biblical manners. The Bible trains us to move … The post Episode 102, Trinitarian Formation appeared first on Kuyperian Commentary.

When I was in the heights of ignorance somewhere in my glorious teens, a radio show emerged on my station on a snowy evening in Altoona, PA. “Renewing Your Mind” with R.C. Sproul dramatically shaped my theological pursuits. I wasn’t fully on board with the fanatic Pittsburg Steelers fan by the name of Robert Charles … The post Episode 101, R.C. Sproul and His Legacy appeared first on Kuyperian Commentary.

In our 100th episode, we spoke with the founder of the Center for Cultural Leadership, P. Andrew Sandlin. Sandlin is editor and contributor to a new work that challenges head-on the many failures of the evangelical church during the COVID season. I truly believe that these essays will be a tremendous source of wisdom and … The post Episode 100 of the KC Podcast: The Failed Church: Restoring a Vision of Ecclesial Victory appeared first on Kuyperian Commentary.

In this episode, we cover some basic principles of preaching and teaching. Should there be a distinction between Bible Teaching and Catechetical instruction? If so, are there ways to communicate differently in certain scenarios? This is an instructive episode for those who teach and preach in the Church. The post Episode 99, Methods for Preaching and Teaching appeared first on Kuyperian Commentary.

Guest: Rev. Dr. Justin Holcomb Video Editing by Matt Fuller Book 1: God Made All of Me: https://www.amazon.com/God-Made-All-M… Book 2: God Made me in His Image: https://www.amazon.com/God-Made-His-I… This is an issue I care deeply about in our oversexualized age. Children are being exposed earlier and earlier to sex through various technological means and they are … The post KC Podcast: Episode 94, A Theology of the Body for Children appeared first on Kuyperian Commentary.

Kuyperian contributor, Bill Smith, is the Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Reformed Church in Carbondale, IL. His recent article entitled, “The Liberty of Conscience” published at Kuyperian has drawn some attention and offers a fruitful summary of this important Reformational distinctive. The post KC Podcast: Episode 93, The Liberty of Conscience and COVID appeared first on Kuyperian Commentary.

Dr. Glenn Sunshine is the author of “Slaying Leviathan: Limited Government and Resistance in the Christian Tradition.” We discuss the early church biblical rationale for limited government as well as converse briefly about what role the Old Testament plays in framing the argument. We jump into some historical cases in Calvin’s Geneva and Kuyperian sphere … The post KC Podcast, Episode 92, “Slaying Leviathan,” A Conversation on Limited Government with Dr. Glenn Sunshine appeared first on Kuyperian Commentary.

In this interview, we discuss the Genevan Psalter. Dr. Koyzis notes that, “The Genevan Psalter was a project that began in the late 1530s as part of an effort to make available to the newly reformed congregations a way to sing the biblical Psalms, initially in Strasbourg and later in Geneva. How were they to … The post Ep. 91 of KC Podcast, The Genevan Psalter with Dr. David Koyzis appeared first on Kuyperian Commentary.

Dr. Messer and I discuss our writing habits and share some personal thoughts on how writing has shaped us. We conclude our discussion on the importance of courage in writing. The post KC Podcast, Episode 90, The Significance of Writing with Dr. Dustin Messer appeared first on Kuyperian Commentary.

I sit down via zoom with newly minted, Dr. Dustin Messer to discuss his dissertation on Micro-Christendoms. We discuss the role of local communities as a means to shaping the kingdom in more effective ways than our typical disposition towards D.C. politics, or the “outer ring,” as Dustin notes. This is a fruitful discussion and … The post Episode 89, Micro-Christendoms and the Local Church: A Conversation with Dr. Dustin Messer appeared first on Kuyperian Commentary.

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I had a delightful time speaking with Jonathan Anderson, Executive Director at the Cornerstone Work & Worldview Institute. We discussed the mission of CWWI and what the program looks like. This would be of great interest to the young adults in your local church. Spread the word! Resources: Website Contact CWWI for more information CWWI … The post KC Episode 87, An Introduction to Cornerstone Work & Worldview Institute appeared first on Kuyperian Commentary.

Scott Aniol, PhD, is an author, speaker, and teacher of culture, worship, aesthetics, and church ministry philosophy. He is Associate Professor and Director of Doctoral Worship Studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, he founded Religious Affections Ministries, he lectures around the country in churches, conferences, colleges, and seminaries, and he has authored several books and dozens of articles. Scott is the Editor … The post KC, Ep. 86 with Dr. Scott Aniol on Church Music appeared first on Kuyperian Commentary.

In this episode, Dustin Messer interviews Uri Brito on the completion of his doctoral work entitled: Principles for Pastoral Longevity: Friendship, Learning, and Leisure. Dustin asks questions pertaining to the life of the pastor in relation to those three principles and how this doctoral work affected Uri’s life. The post Kuyperian Commentary Podcast, Episode 85: A Conversation with Dr. Uri Brito appeared first on Kuyperian Commentary.

On this episode, KC host, Uri Brito, speaks with Brian Daigle. Brian is the headmaster of the Oak Hill Classical School in Georgia, President of Mud House Art and Literature and an ordained minister in the ACNA. Brian has written and edited many works and keeps occupied in the business of the kingdom. In this … The post Episode 84, The Role of Fathers in the Education of Children appeared first on Kuyperian Commentary.

What a joy to chat with one of my favorite musicians in the Christian community, Jamie Soles. Jamie is about to release his 21st album filled. His music is not only melodically beautiful, but replete with musical joy and grace. You can buy or download his music at https://solmusic.ca/SHOW LESS The post Episode 83, Interview with Musician Jamie Soles appeared first on Kuyperian Commentary.

The video interview can be found here, and now it’s available on podcast platforms. Once in a while I have the joy of doing these on-line discussions. I have wanted to bring in Dr. Alistair Roberts on the show for quite some time and today I finally had the joy of his virtual presence. We … The post Episode 82, with Dr. Alistair Roberts appeared first on Kuyperian Commentary.