Ezra Institute Podcast for Cultural Reformation

In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Joe Boot and Dr. Michael Thiessen are joined by the pastor and author, Doug Wilson (www.dougwils.com), to discuss the recent Antioch Declaration and its various issues and controversies.

Think Christianly about politics with the help of Dr. Boot’s latest book  “Ruler of Kings:” https://ezrapress.ca/products/ruler-of-kings-toward-a-christian-vision-of-government;

Episode Resources: The Antioch Declaration: https://antiochdeclaration.com/; Tobias' Controversial Appearance  on Iron Sharpens Iron: https://ironsharpensironradio.com/2024/09/16/september-13-2024-show-with-tobias-riemenschneider-on-the-rise-of-anti-semitism-admiration-of-adolf-hitler-in-the-21st-century/; Joe Boot on The Antioch Declaration on Iron Sharpens Iron: https://ironsharpensironradio.com/2024/11/25/november-25-2024-show-with-dr-joe-boot-jacob-tanner-on-the-antioch-declaration/; "When a Member of Our Church Shared a Holocaust Meme" | Right Response Ministries: https://youtube.com/watch?v=pj7L7b66xLY&t=520s.

CHAPTERS: 00:00 Mission of God AD 00:25 Opening 00:44 Intro 01:04  Welcome 01:38 Mission of God: 10th Anniversary Edition 02:55  (Issue 1) Tobias Reimenschnieder vs. Joel Webbon Feud 03:47  (1.1) Who Knew What, When? 04:04 (1.1.1) Doug's Response 05:08 (1.1.2) Joe's Response 06:19 (1.2.1) Would You Recommend Arbitration Towards Reconciliation? 06:48 (1.2.1) Doug's Response 08:56 (1.2.2) Joe's Response 11:36  (1.3) Tobias: When Will He Respond & Why He was Included? 12:42 (1. 3.1) Joe's Response 14:52 (1. 3.2) Doug's Comment: A Necessary Distinction: 2 Issues, 1 Group 18:11 (2) The Antioch Declaration 18:16 (2.1) The Goal of the Declaration? 18:18 (2.1.1) Drawing a Line in the Sand: Doug's Response 20:07 (2.1.1) NTTR not for the BETTER 21:12 (2.1.2) Doug's Comment on the Unhinged Response 22:17 (2.1.3)Why the Name - Antioch? 24:08 (2.1.4 ) "An [Necessary] Instituting Consideration:" Joe's Response 25:52 (2.1.5) Joe's Comment on the Unhinged Response 26:26 (2.1.6) The Necessity of Contextual Ministry & Theological Application to Life 30:16 (2.2) Fighting the Temptation to Black-pill 32:31 (2.3) What's with the Style? 33:12 (2.2.1) A Rejoinder on Black-pilling 35:48 (2.3.1) What's with the Style? 40:50 (2.4) Aristotle & Pagan Philosophy is not Biblical 42:41 (2.4.1) A Reformed, Presuppositional Critique 46:00 (2.4.2) Rejecting the Pagan Synthesis 48:40 (2.4.3) The Insanely Unbiblical Nature of Aristotelian Natural Law 49:59 (2.4.4)The Danger of Pagan Primordial Aristotelian Nationalism 51:40 (2.4.5)The Christ NOT the Philosopher 53:22 (2.4.6)The Greek Philosophers Penchant for Statism 54:38 (2.4.7) Natural Affections & the Kingdom of God as "the Totalizing Bond" 01:02:17 (2.4.8)The Law of Love 01:05:27 Conclusion 01:08:45 Outro

UPCOMING CONFERENCES: The Mission of God Conferences: Canada – Ontario | Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, 9:00 EST @ Harvest Bible Church Windsor: https://brushfire.com/ezrainstitute/missionofgod2024-ontario/587020/details; Denver | Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 @ 8:00 - 16:00 MST@ Faith Church | Arvada, Colorado: https://www.ezrainstitute.com/mission-of-god-denver/

REFORMCON '25 | "Out of the Ashes" | April 24-26, 2025 @ Tucson, AZ: https://reformcon.org/

The WAIT is OVER!!! Pre-order your copy of the NEW updated and expanded version of Dr. Boot’s Mission of God with a brand-new study guide! Get it here: https://ezrapress.ca/products/mission-of-god-10th-anniversary-edition;

Got Questions? Would you like to hear Dr. Boot answer your questions? Let us know in the comments or reach out to us at https://www.ezrainstitute.com/connect/contact/;

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In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Joe Boot and Dr. Michael Thiessen are joined by author Stephen C. Perks to talk about nature/grace dualism and how its unfortunate effect on Christians's understanding of politics and Church & State relations down through the ages. How can consistent Reformational correct these errors? Tune in to find out.

Think Christianly about politics with the help of Dr. Boot’s latest book  “Ruler of Kings:” https://ezrapress.ca/products/ruler-of-kings-toward-a-christian-vision-of-government;

Episode Resources: Kuyper Foundation Website: https://www.kuyper.org/; Kuyper Foundation Publications: https://www.kuyper.org/books;

UPCOMING CONFERENCES: Join us this October 31- November 2 @ The Presence of Christ Conference at Trinity Bible Chapel in Kitchener/Waterloo:  https://mytrinitybiblechapel.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2343549;

The Mission of God Conferences: Canada – Ontario | Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, 9:00 EST @ Harvest Bible Church Windsor: https://brushfire.com/ezrainstitute/missionofgod2024-ontario/587020/details; Denver | Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 @ 8:00 - 16:00 MST@ Faith Church | Arvada, Colorado: https://www.ezrainstitute.com/mission-of-god-denver/

REFORMCON '25 | "Out of the Ashes" | April 24-26, 2025 @ Tucson, AZ: https://reformcon.org/

The WAIT is OVER!!! Pre-order your copy of the NEW updated and expanded version of Dr. Boot’s Mission of God with a brand-new study guide! Get it here: https://ezrapress.ca/products/mission-of-god-10th-anniversary-edition;

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In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Joe Boot and Dr. Michael Thiessen are joined by author Stephen C. Perks to talk about nature/grace dualism and how its unfortunate effect on Christians's understanding of politics and Church & State relations down through the ages. How can consistent Reformational correct these errors? Tune in to find out.

Think Christianly about politics with the help of Dr. Boot’s latest book  “Ruler of Kings:” https://ezrapress.ca/products/ruler-of-kings-toward-a-christian-vision-of-government;

Episode Resources: Kuyper Foundation Publications: https://www.kuyper.org/; Kuyper Foundation Publications: https://www.kuyper.org/books;

UPCOMING CONFERENCES: Join us this October 31- November 2 @ The Presence of Christ Conference at Trinity Bible Chapel in Kitchener/Waterloo:  https://mytrinitybiblechapel.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2343549;

The Mission of God Conferences: Canada – Ontario | Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, 9:00 EST @ Harvest Bible Church Windsor: https://brushfire.com/ezrainstitute/missionofgod2024-ontario/587020/details; Denver | Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 @ 8:00 - 16:00 MST@ Faith Church | Arvada, Colorado: https://www.ezrainstitute.com/mission-of-god-denver/

REFORMCON '25 | "Out of the Ashes" | April 24-26, 2025 @ Tucson, AZ: https://reformcon.org/

The WAIT is OVER!!! Pre-order your copy of the NEW updated and expanded version of Dr. Boot’s Mission of God with a brand-new study guide! Get it here: https://ezrapress.ca/products/mission-of-god-10th-anniversary-edition;

Got Questions? Would you like to hear Dr. Boot answer your questions? Let us know in the comments or reach out to us at https://www.ezrainstitute.com/connect/contact/;

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In this episode of the Rebel - Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Pastor Nate Wright leads a wide-ranging panel discussion with Pastors  Tom Ascol, Tim Stephens, James Coates, and Jacob Reaume, which was held at the recent The Presence of Christ Conference @ Trinity Bible Chapel in Waterloo, Ontario.

Episode Resources: Trinity Bible Chapel Website: https://trinitybiblechapel.ca/; 

Think Christianly about politics with the help of Dr. Boot’s latest book  “Ruler of Kings:” https://ezrapress.ca/products/ruler-of-kings-toward-a-christian-vision-of-government;

UPCOMING CONFERENCES: The Mission of God Conferences:  Canada – Ontario | Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, 9:00 EST @ Harvest Bible Church Windsor: https://brushfire.com/ezrainstitute/missionofgod2024-ontario/587020/details; Alberta | Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, 9:00 MST@ Fairview Baptist Church: https://brushfire.com/ezrainstitute/missionofgod2024-alberta/587306.

REFORMCON '25 | "Out of the Ashes" | April 24-26, 2025 @ Tucson, AZ: https://reformcon.org/

The WAIT is OVER!!! Pre-order your copy of the NEW updated and expanded version of Dr. Boot’s Mission of God with a brand-new study guide! Get it here: https://ezrapress.ca/products/mission-of-god-10th-anniversary-edition;

Got Questions? Would you like to hear Dr. Boot answer your questions? Let us know in the comments or reach out to us at https://www.ezrainstitute.com/connect/contact/;

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In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Joe Boot, Dr. Michael Thiessen, and Rev. Nate Wright talk about the upcoming U.S. election and help us to think Christianly about the religious root of culture and how that affects politics, elections, marriages, families, and human identity. 

Think Christianly about politics with the help of Dr. Boot’s latest book  “Ruler of Kings:” https://ezrapress.ca/products/ruler-of-kings-toward-a-christian-vision-of-government;

UPCOMING CONFERENCES: Join us this October 31- November 2 @ The Presence of Christ Conference at Trinity Bible Chapel in Kitchener/Waterloo:  https://mytrinitybiblechapel.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2343549;

The Mission of God Conferences: UK | Sat, 2 Nov 2024 10:00 – 17:30 GMT @ Birmingham City Centre: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mission-of-god-conference-2024-tickets-932486039847; Canada – Ontario | Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, 9:00 EST @ Harvest Bible Church Windsor: https://brushfire.com/ezrainstitute/missionofgod2024-ontario/587020/details; Alberta | Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, 9:00 MST@ Fairview Baptist Church: https://brushfire.com/ezrainstitute/missionofgod2024-alberta/587306.

REFORMCON '25 | "Out of the Ashes" | April 24-26, 2025 @ Tucson, AZ: https://reformcon.org/

The WAIT is OVER!!! Pre-order your copy of the NEW updated and expanded version of Dr. Boot’s Mission of God with a brand-new study guide! Get it here: https://ezrapress.ca/products/mission-of-god-10th-anniversary-edition;

Got Questions? Would you like to hear Dr. Boot answer your questions? Let us know in the comments or reach out to us at https://www.ezrainstitute.com/connect/contact/;

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In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Joe Boot and Dr. Michael Thiessen sit down with Christian Concern's and Ezra Fellow for Public Policy Tim Dieppe to talk about the British effect on the foundations of constitutional freedoms the world over.

Episode Resources: Christian Concern: https://christianconcern.com/; Tim's Website: https://dieppe.co.uk/.

Think Christianly about politics with the help of Dr. Boot’s latest book  “Ruler of Kings:” https://ezrapress.ca/products/ruler-of-kings-toward-a-christian-vision-of-government;

CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:20 Opening 00:41  Welcome 01:52 Magna Carta & British Constitutionalism 09:52 From Whence Do Our Liberties Come? 18:15 Freedom vs. Rights 20:24 The Coronation Oath & the Obvious Christian Foundation of Great Britain 25:10 Recovering a Christian Covenantal Foundation for Civil Authority in Britain and the West 30:30 The Ghost of Our Christian Past 34:10 The Prophetic Role of the Church in Politics & Culture 37:41 Principle vs. Pragmatism in Politics 41:30 Brexit: British Sovereignty & the European Union 45:11 Criticism of English Constitutional Arrangements 51:08 Faith is Essential for Freedom 52:28 Who is Truly Sovereign? 55:21 One Final Criticism: What's with the House of Lords? 01:00:35 Wrap-up 01:02:30 Upcoming Events 01:04:07 Joe's Unabashed British Patriotism 01:05:34 Conclusion 01:05:59 Outro 01:06:37 Rule Britannia!

UPCOMING CONFERENCES: Join us this October 31- November 2 @ The Presence of Christ Conference at Trinity Bible Chapel in Kitchener/Waterloo:  https://mytrinitybiblechapel.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2343549;

The Mission of God Conferences: UK | Sat, 2 Nov 2024 10:00 – 17:30 GMT @ Birmingham City Centre: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mission-of-god-conference-2024-tickets-932486039847; Canada – Ontario | Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, 9:00 EST @ Harvest Bible Church Windsor: https://brushfire.com/ezrainstitute/missionofgod2024-ontario/587020/details; Alberta | Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, 9:00 MST@ Fairview Baptist Church: https://brushfire.com/ezrainstitute/missionofgod2024-alberta/587306.

REFORMCON '25 | "Out of the Ashes" | April 24-26, 2025 @ Tucson, AZ: https://reformcon.org/

The WAIT is OVER!!! Pre-order your copy of the NEW updated and expanded version of Dr. Boot’s Mission of God with a brand-new study guide! Get it here: https://ezrapress.ca/products/mission-of-god-10th-anniversary-edition;

Got Questions? Would you like to hear Dr. Boot answer your questions? Let us know in the comments or reach out to us at https://www.ezrainstitute.com/connect/contact/;

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On this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Engagement, P Nate delivers the final message in his four-part series on winning the culture for Christ.

HOW TO WIN THE WORLD PAST EPISODES: Part 1 - "Believe the World is Winnable" ft. Josh Howard: https://youtu.be/jhXUt0OFFDM; Part 2 - "War with Worship" ft. Doug Wilson: https://youtu.be/EqgR9Ewba7g; Part 3 - "Cultivate Christian Community" ft. Toby Sumpter: https://youtu.be/a5YQdrgJwg; Part 4 - "Recover Biblical Households" ft. C.R. Wiley: https://youtu.be/cRFIdIlSyhY; Part 5 - "Practice Hospitality" ft. Rachel Jankovic: https://youtu.be/pWXJI8SGlE; Part 6 - "Lead Courageously" ft. Joe Rigney: https://youtu.be/iNQQciI21Rg; Part 7 - "Seek the Lost" ft. Cory McKenna: https://youtu.be/P1ZcYoqW9QQ; Part 8 - "Tell Better Stories" ft. Ben Garrett: https://youtu.be/7orktGUPdx0; Part 9 - "Take Bold Risks" ft. Marcus Pittman: https://youtu.be/u3LXM6a0OL4; Part 10 - "Rebuilding Christian Institutions" ft. Jamie Bambrick: https://youtu.be/iBOJqgTJJHc; Part 12 - "Build Biblical Marriages" ft. Jacob Reaume: https://youtu.be/sCkZgkkJ0BI. Part 13 - "Learn to Love God's Law Word" ft. Dr. Joe Boot: https://youtu.be/PfHYidc2elE; WORSHIP: Bring Heaven to Earth [HOW TO WIN THE WORLD - Sermon Series: Part 1] ft. Pastor Nate Wright: https://youtu.be/PqLLA9AHAJQ;  LIVE: Faithfully in Your Sphere [HOW TO WIN THE WORLD - Sermon Series: Part 2] ft. Pastor Nate Wright: https://youtu.be/gbB8WEIsAjI BUILD: God's Kingdom on Earth [HOW TO WIN THE WORLD - Sermon Series: Part 3] ft. Pastor Nate Wright: https://youtu.be/SF9FfmvhfXc.

The WAIT is OVER!!! Pre-order your copy of the NEW updated and expanded version of Dr. Boot's Mission of God with a brand-new study guide! Get it here: https://ezrapress.ca/products/mission-of-god-10th-anniversary-edition;

Got Questions? Would you like to hear Dr. Boot answer your questions? Let us know in the comments or reach out to us at https://www.ezrainstitute.com/connect/contact/;

Think biblically about politics with the help of Dr. Boot's latest book  "Ruler of Kings": https://ezrapress.ca/products/ruler-of-kings-toward-a-christian-vision-of-government;

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In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Pastor Nate Wright and Dr. Michael Thiessen are joined by Pastor & Ezra Fellow for Evangelism & Apologetics Jeff Durbin of Apologia Church & Studios and End Abortion Now to discuss the upcoming American election, Social Conservatism, and the need to root conservative principles in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Episode Resources: Apologia Church: ; Apologia Studios: https://apologiastudios.com/; End Abortion Now: https://endabortionnow.com/; ReformCon '25: https://reformcon.org/.

Think Christianly about politics with the help of Dr. Boot’s latest book  “Ruler of Kings”: https://ezrapress.ca/products/ruler-of-kings-toward-a-christian-vision-of-government;

CHAPTERS: 00:00 Opening 00:27 Intro 00:47  Welcome 01:28 Homelife & Adoption 05:51 Conversation Set-up 07:31 How Jeff is Thinking About the Upcoming Election 14:57 Social Conservatism is NOT Enough 16:33 Christless Conservatism CANNOT Save Us 23:21 How Can an Abolitionist Vote for Trump? 38:33 What are Christians To Do When the Conservative Foundations are Destroyed? GO LOCAL! 47:30 "We've Got a Lot of [Exciting] Work Ahead of Us!" 48:43 God's Law Word at the Heart of All of Society 49:13 Thinking Christianly & Other Upcoming Conferences 51:47 Conclusion 52:10 Outro

UPCOMING CONFERENCES: Join us this October 31- November 2 @ The Presence of Christ Conference at Trinity Bible Chapel in Kitchener/Waterloo:  https://mytrinitybiblechapel.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2343549;

The Mission of God Conferences: UK | Sat, 2 Nov 2024 10:00 – 17:30 GMT @ Birmingham City Centre: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mission-of-god-conference-2024-tickets-932486039847; Canada – Ontario | Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, 9:00 EST @ Harvest Bible Church Windsor: https://brushfire.com/ezrainstitute/missionofgod2024-ontario/587020/details; Alberta | Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, 9:00 MST@ Fairview Baptist Church: https://brushfire.com/ezrainstitute/missionofgod2024-alberta/587306.

REFORMCON '25 | "Out of the Ashes" | April 24-26, 2025 @ Tucson, AZ: https://reformcon.org/

The WAIT is OVER!!! Pre-order your copy of the NEW updated and expanded version of Dr. Boot’s Mission of God with a brand-new study guide! Get it here: https://ezrapress.ca/products/mission-of-god-10th-anniversary-edition;

Got Questions? Would you like to hear Dr. Boot answer your questions? Let us know in the comments or reach out to us at https://www.ezrainstitute.com/connect/contact/;

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On this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Engagement, P Nate delivers another powerful sermon on how to win the culture by building kingdom culture through faithful service to Christ our King.

HOW TO WIN THE WORLD PAST EPISODES: Part 1 - "Believe the World is Winnable" ft. Josh Howard: https://youtu.be/jhXUt0OFFDM; Part 2 - "War with Worship" ft. Doug Wilson: https://youtu.be/EqgR9Ewba7g; Part 3 - "Cultivate Christian Community" ft. Toby Sumpter: https://youtu.be/a5YQdrgJwg; Part 4 - "Recover Biblical Households" ft. C.R. Wiley: https://youtu.be/cRFIdIlSyhY; Part 5 - "Practice Hospitality" ft. Rachel Jankovic: https://youtu.be/pWXJI8SGlE; Part 6 - "Lead Courageously" ft. Joe Rigney: https://youtu.be/iNQQciI21Rg; Part 7 - "Seek the Lost" ft. Cory McKenna: https://youtu.be/P1ZcYoqW9QQ; Part 8 - "Tell Better Stories" ft. Ben Garrett: https://youtu.be/7orktGUPdx0; Part 9 - "Take Bold Risks" ft. Marcus Pittman: https://youtu.be/u3LXM6a0OL4; Part 10 - "Rebuilding Christian Institutions" ft. Jamie Bambrick: https://youtu.be/iBOJqgTJJHc; Part 12 - "Build Biblical Marriages" ft. Jacob Reaume: https://youtu.be/sCkZgkkJ0BI. Part 13 - "Learn to Love God's Law Word" ft. Dr. Joe Boot: https://youtu.be/PfHYidc2elE; WORSHIP: Bring Heaven to Earth [HOW TO WIN THE WORLD - Sermon Series: Part 1] ft. Pastor Nate Wright: https://youtu.be/PqLLA9AHAJQ;  LIVE: Faithfully in Your Sphere [HOW TO WIN THE WORLD - Sermon Series: Part 2] ft. Pastor Nate Wright: https://youtu.be/gbB8WEIsAjI

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In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Doctors Joe Boot and Michael Thiessen talk with best-selling author, podcaster, and blogger Mike D'Virgilio about Republicanism, its past, present, and future. 

Episode Resources: Mike's Website: https://mikedvirgilio.com/; Going Back to Find The Way Forward: Trump, A Great Awakening, and the Refounding of America: https://amzn.to/4868zRH; The Based Boomer Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@eschatology_matters/videos; 

Think Christianly about politics with the help of Dr. Boot’s latest book  “Ruler of Kings”: https://ezrapress.ca/products/ruler-of-kings-toward-a-christian-vision-of-government;

CHAPTERS: 00:00 Opening 01:10 Intro 01:30 Welcome 06:30 Going Back to Find the Way Forward: Republicanism Red-pilled 09:52 Uprooted and Searching for Truth 11:05 Hegel's Distorted View of History 14:00 The Upcoming U.S. Election 19:05 RINOs & the Red-pilled Right 26:40 Growing Christian Political Influence  28:16 Getting the Cultural Task of the Church Right  33:42 The Christian's Cultural Task 36:34 Reformed Con '25: Out of the Ashes 37:42 What Does Going Backward to Move Forward Really Mean? 43:35 From a Reformed Worldview at the American Founding and How We Got to Where We Are Now 49:25 Christian Influence on American Republicanism 51:29 The Antichrist Takeover of the Demo(n)cratic Party by the New Left 55:15 The Death of Secularism and its Political Ramifications 59:24 Special Guest Shoutout: Cromwell 01:00:00 Call to Action 01:01:31 Conclusion 01:06:36 Outro

UPCOMING CONFERENCES: Join us this October 31- November 2 @ The Presence of Christ Conference at Trinity Bible Chapel in Kitchener/Waterloo:  https://mytrinitybiblechapel.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2343549;

The Mission of God Conferences: UK | Sat, 2 Nov 2024 10:00 – 17:30 GMT @ Birmingham City Centre: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mission-of-god-conference-2024-tickets-932486039847; Canada – Ontario | Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, 9:00 EST @ Harvest Bible Church Windsor: https://brushfire.com/ezrainstitute/missionofgod2024-ontario/587020/details; Alberta | Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, 9:00 MST@ Fairview Baptist Church: https://brushfire.com/ezrainstitute/missionofgod2024-alberta/587306.

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On this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Engagement, P Nate delivers a powerful sermon on how to win the culture through living faithfully to the Lord in every sphere of life.

HOW TO WIN THE WORLD PAST EPISODES: Part 1 - "Believe the World is Winnable" ft. Josh Howard: https://youtu.be/jhXUt0OFFDM; Part 2 - "War with Worship" ft. Doug Wilson: https://youtu.be/EqgR9Ewba7g; Part 3 - "Cultivate Christian Community" ft. Toby Sumpter: https://youtu.be/a5YQdrgJwg; Part 4 - "Recover Biblical Households" ft. C.R. Wiley: https://youtu.be/cRFIdIlSyhY; Part 5 - "Practice Hospitality" ft. Rachel Jankovic: https://youtu.be/pWXJI8SGlE; Part 6 - "Lead Courageously" ft. Joe Rigney: https://youtu.be/iNQQciI21Rg; Part 7 - "Seek the Lost" ft. Cory McKenna: https://youtu.be/P1ZcYoqW9QQ; Part 8 - "Tell Better Stories" ft. Ben Garrett: https://youtu.be/7orktGUPdx0; Part 9 - "Take Bold Risks" ft. Marcus Pittman: https://youtu.be/u3LXM6a0OL4; Part 10 - "Rebuilding Christian Institutions" ft. Jamie Bambrick: https://youtu.be/iBOJqgTJJHc; Part 12 - "Build Biblical Marriages" ft. Jacob Reaume: https://youtu.be/sCkZgkkJ0BI. Part 13 - "Learn to Love God's Law Word" ft. Dr. Joe Boot: https://youtu.be/PfHYidc2elE; Part 14 - "Get to Work - Part I" ft. Pastor Nate Wright: https://youtu.be/gbB8WEIsAjI. 

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In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Pastor Nate Wright and Dr. Jeffrey Ventrella explore the intricate relationship between American constitutionalism and Christianity. They ask the question: "Is the Constitution Dead?" They discuss the historical foundations of America, the role of religion in the founding, the impact of rationalism, and the current state of constitutionalism in a nation that has largely rejected its Christian roots. Dr. Ventrella emphasizes the importance of Christians engaging in cultural and institutional power to effect change, advocating for a long-term, incremental approach to renewal and transformation.

Episode Resources: TruthXchange: https://truthxchange.com/;

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CHAPTERS: 00:00 Opening: Introduction to American Constitutionalism 00:30 Intro 00:51 Welcome 03:05 The Foundations of America: A Historical Perspective 11:31 American Idea of the Separation of Church & State 16:30 The Impact of Modernism/Rationalism on American Ideals 20:37 Evolution and the Mutation of Law & Society 24:33 Christianity's Influence on American Governance 29:48 The Importance of a Biblical Anthropology in the U.S. Founding 33:00 Current State of American Constitutionalism 38:19 Why Do Insitutions Tend to Bloat and Shift Left? 42:09 Christian Culture & Institutional Power 44:27 Why Fight for American Constitutionalism? 51:22 TruthXchange Information 53:25 Conclusion & Mission of God Conference Information 54:14 Outro

UPCOMING CONFERENCES: Join us this October 31- November 2 @ The Presence of Christ Conference at Trinity Bible Chapel in Kitchener/Waterloo:  https://mytrinitybiblechapel.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2343549;

The Mission of God Conferences: UK | Sat, 2 Nov 2024 10:00 - 17:30 GMT @ Birmingham City Centre: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mission-of-god-conference-2024-tickets-932486039847; Canada - Ontario | Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, 9:00 EST @ Harvest Bible Church Windsor: https://brushfire.com/ezrainstitute/missionofgod2024-ontario/587020/details; Alberta | Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, 9:00 MST@ Fairview Baptist Church: https://brushfire.com/ezrainstitute/missionofgod2024-alberta/587306.

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OK, friends. I know we said the How to Win the World series was over, but P Nate was so inspired by it that he decided to do a sermon series on it. So, while Elder P and P Nate are busy with their 5-century plan on how to take back Canada for Christ, we thought you'd enjoy P Nate sermons.

HOW TO WIN THE WORLD PAST EPISODES: Part 1 - "Believe the World is Winnable" ft. Josh Howard: https://youtu.be/jhXUt0OFFDM; Part 2 - "War with Worship" ft. Doug Wilson: https://youtu.be/EqgR9Ewba7g; Part 3 - "Cultivate Christian Community" ft. Toby Sumpter: https://youtu.be/a5YQdrgJwg; Part 4 - "Recover Biblical Households" ft. C.R. Wiley: https://youtu.be/cRFIdIlSyhY; Part 5 - "Practice Hospitality" ft. Rachel Jankovic: https://youtu.be/pWXJI8SGlE; Part 6 - "Lead Courageously" ft. Joe Rigney: https://youtu.be/iNQQciI21Rg; Part 7 - "Seek the Lost" ft. Cory McKenna: https://youtu.be/P1ZcYoqW9QQ; Part 8 - "Tell Better Stories" ft. Ben Garrett: https://youtu.be/7orktGUPdx0; Part 9 - "Take Bold Risks" ft. Marcus Pittman: https://youtu.be/u3LXM6a0OL4; Part 10 - "Rebuilding Christian Institutions" ft. Jamie Bambrick: https://youtu.be/iBOJqgTJJHc; Part 12 - "Build Biblical Marriages" ft. Jacob Reaume: https://youtu.be/sCkZgkkJ0BI. Part 13 - "Learn to Love God's Law Word" ft. Dr. Joe Boot: https://youtu.be/PfHYidc2elE;

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In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, we continue our series on Christianity & Politics; Dr. Joe Boot is joined by Ezra Fellow for International Law, Comparative Politics, and International Relations, Prof. Dan Ogden, J.D., to discuss national conservatism, its Christian roots, its strengths and weaknesses and whether or not it's biblical.

Episode Resources: Collected Works of Edmund Burke: https://www.amazon.ca/Collected-Works-Edmund-Burke-ebook/dp/B00FL2FH82; National Conservatism Overview: https://nationalconservatism.org/about; National Conservatism Statement of Principles: https://nationalconservatism.org/national-conservatism-a-statement-of-principles; "National Conservatism and Its Discontents": https://claremontreviewofbooks.com/national-conservatism-and-its-discontents; "National Conservatism, Freedom Conservatism, and Americanism": https://imprimis.hillsdale.edu/national-conservatism-freedom-conservatism-and-americanism; Edmund Burke Foundation: https://burke.foundation.

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CHAPTERS: 0:00 Opening 0:43 Intro 01:04 Welcome 02:30 The Importance of Developing a Christian View of Politics 07:35 The Difference Between Political Philosophy and Public Policy 12:05 Why Do Christians Tend Not to Engage in Public Policy?  14:55 Upcoming Mission of God Conferences & Other Events 16:28 Politics: The Art of the Possible - From Theory to Application 17:00 The Problem of Statism: Defining the Beast 20:29 The Structure and Direction of the State 22:36 National Conservatism (NC): What is it? 23:23 NC's Basic Idea of Nation 28:13 Not All Nations are Equal 29:13 Nationhood as Covenant 33:15 Covenant & Conservatism 34:13 Ruler of Kings AD 35:15 What is Conservatism? 38:06 Burkian Conservatism 41:09 Our Own Radically Rousseauian Revolution 44:43 The Political Binary: The Sovereignty of God or the Sovereignty of Man 46:15 The Principles of National Conservatism  48:11 National Conservatism: The Movement 56:23 Foreign Policy: NC Realism vs. Liberalism 01:00:16 The Newest Boogeyman: Project 2025 01:04:25 Sphere Sovereignty & Political Liberty 01:12:25 Dan's Closing Remarks 01:14:39 Conclusion 01:15:23 Outro

UPCOMING CONFERENCES: Join us this October 31- November 2 @ The Presence of Christ Conference at Trinity Bible Chapel in Kitchener/Waterloo:  https://mytrinitybiblechapel.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2343549;

The Mission of God Conferences: UK | Sat, 2 Nov 2024 10:00 - 17:30 GMT @ Birmingham City Centre: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mission-of-god-conference-2024-tickets-932486039847; Canada - Ontario | Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, 9:00 EST @ Harvest Bible Church Windsor: https://brushfire.com/ezrainstitute/missionofgod2024-ontario/587020/details; Alberta | Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, 9:00 MST@ Fairview Baptist Church: https://brushfire.com/ezrainstitute/missionofgod2024-alberta/587306.

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In this, the second instalment of our newest Podcast for Cultural Reformation series on Christianity & Politics, Dr. Joe Boot is joined by Dr. P. Andrew Sandlin, Ezra Fellow for Public Theology & Cultural Philosophy, to discuss classical liberalism, its Christian roots, its strengths and weaknesses, and whether or not it's biblical. Tune in for this riveting discussion.

Episode Resources: Virtuous Liberty ed. Dr. P. Andrew Sandlin: https://www.amazon.com/Virtuous-Liberty-Christian-Classical-Liberalism/dp/B0CN4MDQ5L; Center for Cultural Leadership: https://www.christianculture.com.

CHAPTERS: 0:00 Opening 0:40 Intro 01:00 Welcome 02:43 Recap of Last Week's Show 03:45 The Background for the Rise of Classical Liberalism 07:30 The Idea(s) of Classical Liberalism 11:00 The Nature of Human Beings in Relation to the State 11:55 The Resurgence of Aristotelian Statism on the "Right" & the "Left" 17:36 The Unbiblical Foundation of Aristotelian Statism & the Christian Alternative 22:01 The Kingdom of God as the Totalizing Christian Principle 22:34 The Failure of the Pagan & Synthesized Anthropology & Teleology 25:26 The Impact of the Fall and its Relationship to Reformational Thought & Classical Liberalism 29:38 A Ditch on Both Sides 31:46 The Swiss Ditch 36:17 Silver Lining AD 38:03 The Breakdown of Classical Liberalism  42:04 Classical Liberalism, Limited Government & Sphere Sovereignty 47:22 The Inherent  Liability of Classical Liberalism 50:55 The Absolutism of the Common Good 53:11 Christianity's Influence on the State 55:29 The Religious Root of the State and Western Apostasy  58:11 Conclusion 01:00:29 Outro

Join us this October 31- November 2 @ The Presence of Christ Conference at Trinity Bible Chapel in Kitchener/Waterloo:  https://mytrinitybiblechapel.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2343549;

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On this, the first episode of a new season of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Pastor Nate Wright and Dr. Joe Boot embark on a BRAND NEW SERIES: Christianity & Politics, in which they contrast a biblical view of politics and the State with it dualistic pretenders.

CHAPTERS: 0:00 Opening 0:14 Intro 0:34 Welcome 01:09 NEW SERIES: Christianity & Politics 01:54 Christianity & Politics Intro 03:08 Is the Bible Even Political? 08:56 Examples of Biblical Politics 17:59 The Biblical Concept of Office  20:50 The Religious Root of All of Creation 25:33 There is NO NEUTRALITY in Religion or Politics 26:23 Statism: The Pagan View of the State 37:52: ADVERTISEMENT: Silver Lining 39:38 Synthesis: Pagan Dualism and its Poisonous Effects on Christian Political Thought  54:00 Sphere Sovereignty: The Proper Foundation of a Christian View of Politics  47:27 Conference Promotions  01:02:20 Closing 01:02:39 Outro

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The Law Word of God is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path (Ps. 119:105), and Isaiah makes it abundantly clear that the Messianic reign of King Jesus will spread that Law throughout all the earth (Is 2:2-4, 9:2-7, 42:1-9, 52:6-53). 

On this last episode of our series on How to Win the World, P Nate and Elder P are joined by friend of the show, Founder & President of the Ezra Institute, Rev. Dr. Joseph Boot, to discuss theonomy and a properly biblical view of the law and gospel distinction, and the centrality of God's Law in the transformation of the world.

Episode Resources: Ezra Institute: https://www.ezrainstitute.com/;

CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 0:56 Opening & Welcome 3:07 Topic and Scripture Reading (Isa. 2:2-4) 5:08 How God's Law Transforms Society 8:38 Properly Understanding the Law/Gospel Distinction 19:20  Hysteria Over & Misunderstandings of Theonomy 35:37 Regeneration the Heart of Theonomic Transformation 41:04 The Law as Love 42:43 God's Total Law Word in the Life of the Church 46:19 The Goodness of the Law, Its Proper Use, and the Gospel 51:28 The Kindness & Attractiveness of God's Law 53:06 The Aesthetic Aspect of the Law and Worship 56:52 The Beauty of God's Law & its Ghastly Alternative 58:42 Upcoming Ezra Events 01:01:40 Closing 01:02:08 Outro

HOW TO WIN THE WORLD PAST EPISODES: Part 1 - "Believe the World is Winnable" ft. Josh Howard: https://youtu.be/jhXUt0OFFDM; Part 2 - "War with Worship" ft. Doug Wilson: https://youtu.be/EqgR9Ewba7g; Part 3 - "Cultivate Christian Community" ft. Toby Sumpter: https://youtu.be/a5YQdrgJwg; Part 4 - "Recover Biblical Households" ft. C.R. Wiley: https://youtu.be/cRFIdIlSyhY; Part 5 - "Practice Hospitality" ft. Rachel Jankovic: https://youtu.be/pWXJI8SGlE; Part 6 - "Lead Courageously" ft. Joe Rigney: https://youtu.be/iNQQciI21Rg; Part 7 - "Seek the Lost" ft. Cory McKenna: https://youtu.be/P1ZcYoqW9QQ; Part 8 - "Tell Better Stories" ft. Ben Garrett: https://youtu.be/7orktGUPdx0; Part 9 - "Take Bold Risks" ft. Marcus Pittman: https://youtu.be/u3LXM6a0OL4; Part 10 - "Rebuilding Christian Institutions" ft. Jamie Bambrick: https://youtu.be/iBOJqgTJJHc; Part 12 - "Build Biblical Marriages" ft. Jacob Reaume: https://youtu.be/sCkZgkkJ0BI.

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On this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Ezra fellow Dr. Michael Thiessen and Canadian Director Pastor Nate Wright are joined by the Pastor of Trinity Bible Chapel, Jacob Reaume, to discuss the importance of the upcoming conference, The Presence of Christ (Oct.31-Nov. 2). The conference aims to shift the focus from fighting against the world to cultivating a deep love for Jesus Christ, and it seeks to unite believers around the central theme of the presence of Christ in their lives and the importance of worshiping Him.

Episode Resources:Trinity Bible Chapel: https://trinitybiblechapel.ca/; The Presence of Christ Conference: https://mytrinitybiblechapel.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2343549; Pastor Jacob's Blog: https://trinitybiblechapel.ca/blog/the-pastors-blog/;

CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 0:23 Opening 0:43 Guest Welcome 02:14 Pastor Reaume's Biography 02:50 From Church at War to the Presence of Christ 08:05 The Timeliness of the Conference 11:36 The Focus of the Conference 12:41 Fighting for the Love of Christ 16:08 From Where Does the Christian's Hatred Come? 19:10 Dangerous Demagoguery 20:44 The Purpose of the Conference 21:22 Conference Speakers & Topics 26:25 Breakout Sessions & Speakers 29:45 The Presence of Christ Conference AD 30:15 The Presence of Christ--the Heart of the Christian Motive 31:44 Pastors as Generalists 32:39 Preparation for the Conference 34:48 Setting the Tone for Discipleship 38:44 Corporate Worship: The Heartbeat of the Life of the Church 40:25 Modelling the Mind of Christ 43:59 Thoughtful Preaching in a Reactionary Age 47:27 Conference Promotions 49:56 Closing 50:32 Outro

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On this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Ezra fellow Dr. Michael Thiessen and Canadian Director Pastor Nate Wright wade into the latest controversy concerning the latest New St. Andrews College AD and Johnny Cash's famous (infamous?) hand gesture. This leads them to discuss the importance of setting a culture in churches and other institutions. They explore the role of pastors as cultural architects and the impact of culture on various aspects of church life. In an age of radical unbelief, how do we raise reformed rebels? Tune in to find out.

Episode Resources: New Saint Andrews College:  https://nsa.edu/; New Saint Andrews AD [WARNING! VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED!]: https://nsa.edu/blog/the-men-we-want-and-need;

CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 0:23 Welcome 2:06 Setting Church Culture 06:43 NSA AD Controversy 10:30 Thoughts?: Mike's Concerns 15:32 Thoughts?: Nate's Rebuttal 21:09 Mike: Need for a Culture of Dialogue, Repentance in a Vulgar Age 25:25 Nate: The Serrated Edge & Colourful Biblical Language & the Need to Fight Effeminacy 30:20 The Presence of Christ Conference (Oct.31-Nov.2) AD 31:18 Navigating Controversy & Disagreement Through Dialogue 39:59 Navigating Our Cultural Moment with Biblical Wisdom & Discernment 52:32 Ezra's Culture & Programming 01:08:50 Wrap-up 01:08:59 Outro

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At the heart of God’s rescue plan for the world is the family…. The first and foundational institution God establishes on the earth for His glory and for the advancement of his kingdom. Is it any wonder, then, why Satan focuses so much of his attack on the church on the families that comprise them?

How do we wage cosmic war with our marriages? How do we build marriages on the rock of God’s word?

P Nate is joined by friend of the show, Pastor Jacob Reaume, from Trinity Bible Chapel, to discuss all these topics and more!

Episode Resources: Trinity Bible Chapel: https://trinitybiblechapel.ca/; The Presence of Christ Conference: https://mytrinitybiblechapel.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2343549; Pastor Jacob's Blog: https://trinitybiblechapel.ca/blog/the-pastors-blog/;

CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 0:55 Welcome 01:50 Status of Trinity Bible Chapel 05:00 Bible Based Marriage 06:48 Experience Behind the Book 12:24 Domestic Culture: The Building Block of Society 16:07 The Satanic Attack on Marriage 20:17 Egalitarianisms Destruction of Marriage and Sex 24:07 God's Created Norms and the Domestic Mandate are Key to Faithful Dominion 27:47 Forgiveness: The Heart of Building Bible-Based Marriages 31:36 Clean Hearts and Principles of Forgiveness 39:32 Missional Marriage and its Fruits 44:00 Book Debut & The Presence of Christ Conference 53:47 Wrap-up 54:16 Outro

HOW TO WIN THE WORLD PAST EPISODES: Part 1 - "Believe the World is Winnable" ft. Josh Howard: https://youtu.be/jhXUt0OFFDM; Part 2 - "War with Worship" ft. Doug Wilson: https://youtu.be/EqgR9Ewba7g; Part 3 - "Cultivate Christian Community" ft. Toby Sumpter: https://youtu.be/a5YQdrgJwg; Part 4 - "Recover Biblical Households" ft. C.R. Wiley: https://youtu.be/cRFIdIlSyhY; Part 5 - "Practice Hospitality" ft. Rachel Jankovic: https://youtu.be/pWXJI8SGlE; Part 6 - "Lead Courageously" ft. Joe Rigney: https://youtu.be/iNQQciI21Rg; Part 7 - "Seek the Lost" ft. Cory McKenna: https://youtu.be/P1ZcYoqW9QQ; Part 8 - "Tell Better Stories" ft. Ben Garrett: https://youtu.be/7orktGUPdx0; Part 9 - "Take Bold Risks" ft. Marcus Pittman: https://youtu.be/u3LXM6a0OL4; Part 10 - "Rebuilding Christian Institutions" ft. Jamie Bambrick: https://youtu.be/iBOJqgTJJHc.

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On this flashback episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, we go all the way back to 2017, when Dr. Joe Boot joined Apologia TV with Pastors Jeff Durbin, Luke the Bear, and Joy the Girl to discuss the relationship between the Gospel and culture.

Episode Resources: Apologia Studios: https://apologiastudios.com/;

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On this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Joe Boot and Pastor Nate Wright are joined by the CEO of Creation Ministries International (Canada) of Answers, Richard Fangrad, for a Q&A recorded LIVE at Worldview Youth Academy - Canada 2024.

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In the last decade, not only have Christians seen secular institutions collapse all around us but sadly, most Christian ministries, organizations and institutions have failed us, compromised or proven themselves to be sliding to the left.

This week, P Nate is joined by Pastor and Chief Editor of Clear Truth Media Jamie Bambrick from Ireland to discuss the need to rebuild Christian institutions for God's glory and the advancement of His kingdom.

**Episode Resources: ***Clear Truth Media*: https://cleartruthmedia.com/; Jamie Bambrick on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jamie.bambrick; Jamie's X: https://x.com/j_bambrick;

HOW TO WIN THE WORLD PAST EPISODES: Part 1 - "Believe the World is Winnable" ft. Josh Howard: https://youtu.be/jhXUt0OFFDM; Part 2 - "War with Worship" ft. Doug Wilson: https://youtu.be/EqgR9Ewba7g; Part 3 - "Cultivate Christian Community" ft. Toby Sumpter: https://youtu.be/a5YQdrgJwg; Part 4 - "Recover Biblical Households" ft. C.R. Wiley: https://youtu.be/cRFIdIlSyhY; Part 5 - "Practice Hospitality" ft. Rachel Jankovic: https://youtu.be/pWXJI8SGlE; Part 6 - "Lead Courageously" ft. Joe Rigney: https://youtu.be/iNQQciI21Rg; Part 7 - "Seek the Lost" ft. Cory McKenna: https://youtu.be/P1ZcYoqW9QQ; Part 8 - "Tell Better Stories" ft. Ben Garrett: https://youtu.be/7orktGUPdx0; Part 9 - "Take Bold Risks" ft. Marcus Pittman: https://youtu.be/u3LXM6a0OL4.

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On this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Joe Boot and Pastor Nate Wright are joined by Executive Director of Answers in Genesis - Canada, Calvin Smith, for a Q&A recorded LIVE at Worldview Youth Academy - Canada 2024.

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This week P Nate and Pootie welcome back to the show Marcus Pittman, filmmaker, podcaster and CEO of Loor.tv.

Marcus discusses with the Rebels the mandate to put art, media and entertainment under the feet of Jesus in victory. To win the world we have to win in the sphere of the arts where minds and affections are moulded. The conversation reveals a major problem in North American Christianity: it’s lost the risk taking courage it takes to win this cultural battle!

Episode Resources: Loor: https://www.loor.tv/; Babies Are Murdered Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxDyfSHEq5g; Babies Are STILL Murdered Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-vyYE6C8MU

HOW TO WIN THE WORLD PAST EPISODES: Part 1 - "Believe the World is Winnable" ft. Josh Howard: https://youtu.be/jhXUt0OFFDM; Part 2 - "War with Worship" ft. Doug Wilson: https://youtu.be/EqgR9Ewba7g; Part 3 - "Cultivate Christian Community" ft. Toby Sumpter: https://youtu.be/a5YQdrgJwg; Part 4 - "Recover Biblical Households" ft. C.R. Wiley: https://youtu.be/cRFIdIlSyhY; Part 5 - "Practice Hospitality" ft. Rachel Jankovic: https://youtu.be/pWXJI8SGlE; Part 6 - "Lead Courageously" ft. Joe Rigney: https://youtu.be/iNQQciI21Rg; Part 7 - "Seek the Lost" ft. Cory McKenna: https://youtu.be/P1ZcYoqW9QQ; Part 8 - "Tell Better Stories" ft. Ben Garrett: https://youtu.be/7orktGUPdx0;

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We have crossed over the mid-way point in this series “How to Win the World” after last week's mid-season review.

This week, P Nate is joined by Ben Garrett from Haunted Cosmos to discuss the theme of storytelling. Throughout Scripture, history is described as the unfolding drama of God's great narrative. How does understanding God's story properly and finding our place in it help to win the world? How does reading, loving, and writing stories help advance the Kingdom of God in history?

Join Ben and P Nate for some answers!

Episode Resources: Haunted Cosmos: https://www.youtube.com/@hauntedcosmos_; Haunted Cosmos Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HauntedCosmos; Ben's X: https://x.com/tompawnbadil

HOW TO WIN THE WORLD PAST EPISODES: Part 1 - "Believe the World is Winnable": https://youtu.be/jhXUt0OFFDM; Part 2 - "War with Worship": https://youtu.be/EqgR9Ewba7g; Part 3 - "Cultivate Christian Community": https://youtu.be/a5YQdrgJwg; Part 4 - "Recover Biblical Households": https://youtu.be/cRFIdIlSyhY; Part 5 - "Practice Hospitality": https://youtu.be/pWXJI8SGlE; Part 6 - "Lead Courageously": https://youtu.be/iNQQciI21Rg; Part 7 - "Seek the Lost": https://youtu.be/P1ZcYoqW9QQ;

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On this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Joe Boot and Pastor Nate Wright are joined by Executive Director of Answers in Genesis - Canada, Calvin Smith, for a Q&A recorded LIVE at Worldview Youth Academy - Canada 2024.

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On this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Boot is joined by Dan Smithwick, President of the Nehemiah Institute, to talk about the appalling state of Christian education and worldview thinking among Christians and the need for Christians to think Christianly.

Episode Resources: ⚒️ 🗡️ Nehemiah Institute Website: https://worldviewcheckup.org/; 🌎 👀 📝PEERS Test: https://worldviewcheckup.org/peers;

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On this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Drs. Boot and Thiessen are joined by Ezra Institute fellow Dr. P. Andrew Sandlin to talk about the Bible as the Word of God.

Episode Resources:  Center for Cultural Leadership: https://christianculture.com/; Dr. Sandlin's Substack: https://pandrewsandlin.substack.com/

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P Nate and Pootie take a quick breather from this series eight weeks in to review the interviews and discuss what they’ve learned. There have been so many great interviews, great conversations, and so many takeaways that we needed to slow down to digest it all.

If you missed any of the episodes, now is your chance to catch up before the next half of the series drops!

HOW TO WIN THE WORLD PAST EPISODES: Part 1 - "Believe the World is Winnable": https://youtu.be/jhXUt0OFFDM; Part 2 - "War with Worship": https://youtu.be/EqgR9Ewba7g; Part 3 - "Cultivate Christian Community": https://youtu.be/a5YQdrgJwg; Part 4 - "Recover Biblical Households": https://youtu.be/cRFIdIlSyhY; Part 5 - "Practice Hospitality": https://youtu.be/pWXJI8SGlE; Part 6 - "Lead Courageously": https://youtu.be/iNQQciI21Rg; Part 7 - "Seek the Lost": https://youtu.be/P1ZcYoqW9QQ;

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In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Drs. Joe Boot and Michael Thiessen are joined by Dr. Ted Fenske, from the inaugural Worldview Youth Academy—USA, to discuss true, biblical masculinity in our confused and effeminate age.

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As the Rebels continue the summer series on how to win the world, we turn our attention to evangelism. How can we win the world if we do not seek the lost with the transforming power of the gospel? This week, Chris invites returning guest and friend of the show, Cory McKenna, an equipping evangelist with the Cross Current, to discuss how real, biblical evangelism is the heart of cultural reformation.

Episode Resources: Cross Current: https://thecrosscurrent.com/

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It's that time of the month again! It's time for another Q&A with Dr. Joe Boot. This month Dr. Mike Thiessen asks Dr. Joe Boot your questions. Tune in as they discuss the religious character of culture and the religious foundation for law & politics. 

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The sixth episode of The Ezra Institute's special series with the Rebels, "How to Win the World," is one not to miss!

This week, Dr. Joe Rigney joins the show to discuss the necessity of courageous leadership if we want to see the world won!

Episode Resources: Canon+: https://canonpress.com/; Joe's Resources: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Joe-Rigney/author/B00F6VS6UE?ref=aprdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true; Leadership and Emotional Sabotage: https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Emotional-Sabotage-Resisting-Anxiety/dp/1591280400/?encoding=UTF8&pdrdw=5Hc4V&content-id=amzn1.sym.f911c8db-3a2b-4b3e-952f-b80fdcee83f4&pfrdp=f911c8db-3a2b-4b3e-952f-b80fdcee83f4&pfrdr=145-1583662-1169046&pdrdwg=xLPRz&pdrdr=d010179b-4165-440c-89aa-d957c201c871&ref=aufsapscdsk; Douglas Wilson & Friends with host Joe Rigney: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaUso8l3U_deJ9bAb8-rPjI3ndRP3sLgK;

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In celebration of Canada Day (better known as Dominion Day) and the upcoming UK election, which happens to fall on July 4th, American Independence Day, Dr. Joe Boot is joined by Professor Daniel Ogden, Ezra Fellow for International Law, Comparative Politics, and International Relations, to discuss principles of political freedom, rights and responsibilities, good governance, and the rule of higher law.

Episode Resources: Did America Have a Christian Founding?: https://amzn.to/4cNrZf7; The Founders Key: https://amzn.to/3zuqFzu; America on Trial: https://amzn.to/45PkPos; Law without Nations?: https://amzn.to/4cqea6p;

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Happy Dominion Day, Canada! Are you having people over to celebrate? Then, you're not going to want to miss this podcast. In this fourth episode, the Rebels are joined by Author, Podcaster, and all-around Christian influencer Rachel Jankovich to tackle the very important, often overlooked subject of Christian Hospitality! Over our summer series "How to Win the World," P Nate and Pootie have the privilege to sit down with some amazing guests and discuss practical Christian commands that, when faithfully obeyed, push back the darkness and cultivate Christian culture! Continue to join us as we learn how to put our hand to the plough in real, tangible ways.

Episode Resources: Canon+: https://canonpress.com/; Rachel's Resources: https://canonpress.com/collections/all/rachel-jankovic; What Have You Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-have-you/id1287267219;

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On this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Doctors Joe Boot and Michael Thiessen address whether or not democracy is compatible with a biblical worldview.

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This summer the Rebels are learning “How to Win the World” through various guests discussing practical Christian theology and how it can apply to the immediate world around us. Continue to join us as we learn how to put our hand to the plough in real, tangible ways.

In this fourth episode, P Nate and Elder P are joined by Pastor/ Author C.R. Wiley of the Theology Pugcast to discuss how Christians can reclaim productive, anti-fragile, biblical households.

Episode Resources:
Canon+: https://canonpress.com/;
C.R.’s Website: https://crwiley.com/;
C.R.’s Books: https://crwiley.com/books/;
Theology Pugcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-theology-pugcast/id1452933071?ign-mpt=uo%3D4&mt=2;
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On this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Michael Thiessen and Pastor Nate Wright address the accusation that the God of the Old Testament is cruel and, accordingly, Christians should “unhitch” themselves for the Old Testament.

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In this episode of Ezra Institute’s special series with the Rebels, “How to Win the World,” P Nate and Pootie will be joined by a variety of guests talking about several key practical outworkings of theological concepts that will help Christians expand the Kingdom of God, fix what is broken and slowly but surely win the world.

In this third episode, the Rebels are joined by pastor and author Toby Sumpter to talk about the intentional cultivation of Christian community. How can we build the kind of communities that will be necessary to win the world? TUNE IN TO FIND OUT.

Episode Resources:
Canon+: https://canonpress.com/;
Having Two Legs (Toby’s Blog): https://tobyjsumpter.com/;
Crosspolitic: https://crosspolitic.com/;
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On this Podcast for Cultural Reformation episode, Dr. Michael Thiessen and Pastor Nate Wright address the Pagan high holy month of Pride. Not only do they expose the 2SLGBTQIA+ cult for the false religion it is, but they also provide a positive biblical vision for sex and sexuality.

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The Ezra Institute brings you a new series with the Rebels when P Nate and Pootie are joined by a variety of guests talking about several key practical outworkings of theological concepts that will help Christians expand the Kingdom of God, see the dark pushed back and slowly (like leaven working through the loaf) win the world.

In this episode, P Nate and Pootie invite Doug Wilson onto the show to discuss an unlikely place for world-conquering to start… with corporate worship. Wilson lays out a vision of worship that extends from the corporate gathering of local churches to the private practices of every Christian behind closed doors. If we want to win the world, we need to start with proper worship… because, in the Christian worldview, worship is warfare!

Episode Resources:
Canon+: https://canonpress.com/;
Blog & Mablog: https://dougwils.com/;
Blog & Mablog on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEeDTCe9GnbRPbUfNwoqEYQ;
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It’s that time of the month again when Pastor Nate Wright and Dr. Joe Boot answer your questions. Tune in as they discuss church leadership and accountability, the intermediate state and where Christians go after they die, and Christians’ response to the pagan high, holy month of perversion and debauchery, Pride Month.

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The Ezra Institute brings you a new series with the Rebels when P Nate and Pootie are joined by a variety of guests talking about several key practical outworkings of theological concepts that will help Christians expand the Kingdom of God, see the dark pushed back, and slowly (like leaven working through the loaf) win the world.

This episode P Nate is joined by pastor/ author Dr. Josh Howard, who hosts the Eschatology Matters podcast, to discuss step one to saving the world… believing this world can actually be won!

Episode Resources:
Eschatology Matters: eschatologymatters.org;
Eschatology Matters YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@eschatology_matters;

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Work is a central aspect of life. On today’s show, we continue our series, Conversations & Presuppositions, by examining a Christian view of work, wealth, and capital and investing our time, talents, and treasures to advance the Kingdom of God.

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Episode Resources:
Questions to Ask Your Muslim Friends by Tim Dieppe: https://amzn.to/3Kc6Uig
“Is Islam a Religion of Peace?” by Tim Dieppe | Christian Concern:
https://christianconcern.com/resource/is-islam-a-religion-of-peace/;
“What’s wrong with Islamic finance?” | Christian Concern:
https://christianconcern.com/resource/whats-wrong-islamic-finance/;
“Is Islam Antisemitic?” | Christian Concern:
https://christianconcern.com/resource/is-islam-antisemitic/;
“The Challenge of Islam in the UK”| Christian Concern:
https://christianconcern.com/resource/the-challenge-of-islam-in-the-uk/

Chapters:
0:00 Cultural Leadership Academy AD
1:17 Podcast Opening
1:40 Intro & Show Set-up
4:20 Ezra Events
7:00 Topic Introduction & Palestinian Protest Footage
10:03 What is Islam?
14:00 Relationship of Islam & Sharia Law
16:20 The Islamization of the West
23:22 Islamic Finance & Sharia Entryism
27:54 Jihad
35:30 The Elitist’s False View of Islam, the Weaponization of Multiculturalism & a How Radical Two Kingdoms View Helps the Destruction of the West
40:45 Islam, Progressivism, and the Massive Rise of Antisemitism in the West
50:28 What Can Christians Do About It?
54:11 Outro
56:55 Closing Credits

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Our series, Conversations & Presuppositions, has generated a lot of questions. On this week’s Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Joe Boot and Pastor Nate Wright answer some of those questions.

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1:42 Podcast Opening
2:05 Intro & Show Set-up
5:09 Question 1: Singleness
23:58 Question 2: Excusing Israel?
43:45 Question 3: Christian In-fighting
56:02 Outro
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Continuing our series Conversations & Presuppositions, Dr. Michael Thiessen and Pastor Nate Wright unpack the worldview convergence of the conflicted Red-Green Alliance between Leftist Communists/Socialists (red) and Islamists (green). What unites them is a common enemy, namely, Christ and His Church and anything built upon that sure foundation.

Episode Resources:
Watch Dr. Thiessen’s Helpful Conversations on Islam:
“Robert B. Spencer: Islam, Jihad, and Threats to Freedom of Speech” | Open Mike with Michael Thiessen: https://rumble.com/v3tj9h7-robert-b.-spencer-islam-jihad-and-threats-to-freedom-of-speech.html; or, read Robert’s Book The Palestinian Delusion: https://amzn.to/3V18s53;
“Understanding Islam ft. Dr. David Wood” | Open Mike with Michael Thiessen: https://rumble.com/v3qnfm2-understanding-islam-ft.-dr.-david-wood.html;

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What Every Christian Needs to Know About the Qur’an | by Ezra Fellow Dr. James R. White: https://amzn.to/3Wy6dan.

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In the fifth episode of our series, Conversations & Presuppositions, thanks to the recent controversy in the UK, Dr. Michael Thiessen and Dr. Joe Boot wade into the current cultural conversation on euthanasia (lit. “the good death”), or as it is euphemistically called assisted suicide, join the discussion as they unpack what lies beneath the culture of death as it spreads throughout the world, and why Christians need to cultivate a thoroughgoing Christian view of the sanctity of life.

Episode Resources:
They Want To Kill Us: Here’s how and why | Dr. Jack King: https://www.amazon.com/They-Want-Kill-Us-Heres/dp/B0D172G4LG;
American Worldview Inventory 2021-22: The Annual Report on the State of Worldview in the United States | George Barna: https://www.amazon.com/American-Worldview-Inventory-2021-22-Annual/dp/1735776343;
“Assisted Suicide in Canada” | The Canadian Encyclopedia: https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/assisted-suicide-in-canada;
Documentary – The Death Debate: https://youtu.be/-Vot5bkR_VQ;

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In the fourth episode of our series, Conversations & Presuppositions, Dr. Michael Thiessen and Pastor Nate Wright examine a SHOCKING evolution in the abortion debate. Since pro-aborts have lost the scientific argument concerning when life begins, they’re now admitting that abortion is murder and arguing for their right to murder innocent, living children inside the womb.

Episode Resources:
End Abortion Now Website: https://endabortionnow.com/;
End the Killing Website: https://www.endthekilling.ca/;
[WARNING: EXPLICIT CONTENT] “Louis CK – Abortion” | YouTube: https://youtu.be/EQmER4-WwjA?si=o3aBxlcvFbwlnQC4;
LIFE SITE NEWS – “Bill Maher Reveals the Grim Truth of What Pro-Abortion Leftists Really Think” | YouTube: https://youtu.be/NrlUVr0vlPY?si=auFxAQgl9q3cJh8C;

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In this third episode of our new series, Conversations & Presuppositions, Doctors Boot and Thiessen revisit their conversation on slavery and the Bible by examining why Christianity is the only worldview that can consistently lead to liberty and how a culture’s rejection of Christ naturally leads to slavery. Choose ye this day, dear listener, freedom in Christ or slavery to sin and death?

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Sam Harris on Ben Shapiro’s Sunday Special | Daily Wire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTJTD8vzBoo;

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In this, the second episode of our new series Conversations & Presuppositions, Doctors Boot and Thiessen discuss a common objection to Christianity: that Christianity condones slavery. But does it? You’re not going to want to miss part one of this fascinating discussion.

Episode Resources:
What About Slavery in the Bible | Ask Cliffe: https://youtu.be/SSfTggjS31s?si=7RoUUPkzpohDwMiz;
Matt Dillahunty Clip: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kva4cqeZ3rc;
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In this episode, Dr. Joe Boot and pastor Nate Wright talk about the world-changing implication of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, its evidence, and its explanation. REJOICE FOR HE IS RISEN!

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In this episode, Dr. Michael Thiessen and Dr. Joe Boot respond to the recent controversial interview by Chancellor of Reformed Theological Seminary, Ligon Duncan, on the Room for Nuance podcast where he answers questions on theonomy, postmillennialism, and faithful cultural contextualization all while throwing barbs at unnamed parties and mixing up Scripture. YOU’RE NOT GOING TO WANT TO MISS THIS ONE!

Episode Resources:
“On Culture War: Doug Wilson and the Moscow Mood” by Kevin DeYoung | Clearly Reformed: https://clearlyreformed.org/on-culture-war-doug-wilson-and-the-moscow-mood/
“My Rejoinder to Kevin DeYoung” (VIDEO)| Doug Wilson via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2mHSXAVge8
“My Rejoinder to Kevin DeYoung” by Doug Wilson | Blog and Mablog: https://dougwils.com/books-and-culture/s7-engaging-the-culture/novembers-done-kevin-deyoung.html
End Abortion Now: https://endabortionnow.com/

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In this episode, Pastor Nate Wright is joined by Ezra Fellow of Medicine and Public Christianity, Dr. Ted Fenske to discuss how to slay the dragon of pornography.

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In this episode, the latest of our series on the family, Dr. Joe Boot and Pastor Nate Wright discuss the relationship between parents and children, how it mirrors the Triune nature of God, and how family is, indeed, the nucleus of civilization.

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In this episode, Dr. Michael Thiessen and Pastor Nate Wright recap last weekend’s Right Response Ministries Conference, “Blueprints for Christendom 2.0,” by unpacking the seven doctrines presented at the conference for Christians to rule the world righteously under the Lordship of King Jesus.

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In this episode, Michael and Joe are joined by Ezra Fellow for International Law, Comparative Politics, and International Relations, Daniel Ogden J.D., to talk about the disturbing rise of antisemitism and how to think about it biblically.

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In this episode, Michael and Nate are joined by Harvest Windsor’s Women’s Life Director, Susie Rock, to continue the discussion on the family by discussing what it means to be a woman made in the Image of God, their role in the Kingdom of God and the family, and how they are to fulfill it for the good of others and the glory of God Almighty.

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In this episode, Joe, Michael, and Nate continue their discussion on the family by discussing what the archetypal fatherhood of God means for our ectypal familial relationships. Simply put, they discuss what God’s fatherhood means for us and our relationships. Oh, how sweet it is to be part of the household of God through Christ our Lord.

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In this episode, Joe, Michael, and Nate continue their discussion around Allistair Begg’s recent controversial advice to a grandmother about attending a queer wedding and his recent sermon defending his advice.

Episode Resources:
Responding to Attacks on the Family – PART 1: https://www.ezrainstitute.com/resource-library/podcast/responding-to-attacks-on-the-family/;
Responding to Attacks on the Family – PART 2:

Allistair Begg’s Original Comments: https://youtu.be/rXDYYPLwgYE?si=B0XrmelFb6BH6VC9&t=1726.
Allistair Begg’s Sermon, “Compassion vs. Condemnation”: https://www.truthforlife.org/resources/sermon/compassion-vs-condemnation/.

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In this episode, Joe and Michael continue to discuss the big compromise of Big Eva and the need for strong fathers leading well–leading biblically.

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Responding to Attacks on the Family – PART 1: https://www.ezrainstitute.com/resource-library/podcast/responding-to-attacks-on-the-family/ ;
Allistair Begg’s Comments: https://youtu.be/rXDYYPLwgYE?si=B0XrmelFb6BH6VC9&t=1726.

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In this episode, Joe, Nate and Michael respond to yet more bad advice from Big Eva. How can we remain faithful fathers in a world full of compromise? Tune in to find out.

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In this episode, Joe, Nate and Michael discuss the centrality of the family in God’s redemptive story and consider how to disciple families and churches in an age where we have imbibed an individualistic idea of the gospel.

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A bittersweet start to 2024, as we announce some changes to the hosting of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, but we are also excited to see the founding of a new Christian school in the Niagara region, and the work of cultural reform being implemented in concrete ways. We also take this occasion to look back on the origins and naming of the Ezra Institute, and how the podcast and our broader work will continue and grow moving forward.

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In the first episode of 2024, we consider the tradition of New Year’s resolutions, look ahead at some of the newsmaking trends that we anticipate, and conclude with a prayer for a new year.

In this Christmas replay, we discuss several opposing pairs of virtues and vices that shape our Christian character. If you’re considering how you can grow in godliness and holiness this coming year, here are some timeless biblical concepts to consider.

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There is a certain type of attitude or personality that creeps up this time of year that tries to suppress the joy of other believers in celebrating the birth of Christ. It alleges that Christmas was originally pagan, and that we are participating in idolatry. In today’s episode we discuss how there is good evidence that this is not the case, and that even if it were, the kingdom of God overcomes all opposition, and that all holidays ultimately belong to Christ.

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We live in an age where we are told to define and live our own truth, including the most fundamental truths about our human identity. Over against such self-determination, Scripture gives us a vision for life based on the identity of God as the transcendent Creator, of human beings as image-bearing creatures, and the fundamental givenness of the world.

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Jonathan Wellum joins us once more on the podcast to reflect on the economic year 2023, and to discuss ESG, ethical investing, and the worldview difference between a godly and ungodly approach to economics.

Learn more about Jonathan’s work.

Get tickets for Mission of God West, happening this weekend!

Ezra Institute Fellow Dan Ogden makes his podcast debut to discuss the difference between international law, which is based on common consent, and supranational law, a coercive and unaccountable system. He explains some of the strategic and economic benefits of a globally connected world, as well as the complications that arise from it, and how to think in a principled, Christian way about a tangled and high-stakes context.

The Canadian Mission of God conferences start this weekend in Windsor, Ontario! Get your last-minute tickets.

We interact with a classic interview with Yuri Bezmenov, a KGB agent who defected from the USSR in the 1980s. He explains the strategy of cultural infiltration that has been active since the 1950s, and the work of demoralization that has been accomplished in the West. As we approach election seasons in the USA, Canada and Britain, we must be diligent to also pursue personal sanctification and not compromise on principles for the sake of temporary fixes.

Get tickets to the Mission of God conference, December 2 in Windsor, and December 9 in Calgary.

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Ezra Institute Fellow Andrew Sandlin joins us to discuss the strange bedfellows of Marxism and Nationalism that have been keeping company lately, as well as antisemitism and the recent rise of nationalism of several stripes, including Christian nationalism, and how a reformational perspective guards against the excesses and reactionism of both progressive and conservative ideologies that are not based in Christ Jesus.

Get Andrew’s latest book, Virtuous Liberty.

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As governments and law enforcement deal with planned demonstrations for this upcoming Remembrance Day, Joe Boot considers the Islamic worldview commitments that are fundamentally at odds with Christian religious worldview commitments, and discuss the true and lasting peace that was accomplished through the cross of Christ.

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Get tickets to the upcoming Mission of God conferences in Windsor and Calgary.

On this Reformation Day, Tobias Riemenschneider joins us from Germany to discuss the West’s death-loving culture, expressed in the horror of abortion. He explains how the wide-scale support for state-sponsored abortion is upstream from so many other forms of murder, euthanasia, the harm that it causes to women, and the folly of referring to abortion as a human right. He also discusses how God’s people can act together to resist and push back through legal channels to bring the gospel of life to bear on our culture.

Get Tobias’ book, Resisting Tyranny: A Christian Response to Government Overreach

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Scripture has always acknowledged one single human race, and God has always dealt with His people covenantally, rather than on the basis of bloodlines. Babel was a divine act of segregation because the people were unified in wickedness and disobedience, but it is no longer normative because of Christ’s reconciling work, making the two one.

Get tickets for the Mission of God UK conference happening in Daventry, November 4!

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John Cooper of the rock band Skillet returns to the podcast to discuss his forthcoming book, Wimpy, Weak and Woke. He explains how a spirit of entitlement and victimhood has pervaded Western society, with its philosophical roots in Hegel, the tragedy of Christians abandoning the truth of the Bible to capitulate to postmodern and politically correct assumptions, and offers a solution that begins at home, but grows outward to express the Kingdom of God in every area of life and society.

Get your tickets to the Mission of God conference in the UK, November 4, 2023, and in Canada, December 2 and 9, 2023.

Pre-order Wimpy, Weak and Woke from John Cooper’s website.

In the wake of the recent attack on Israel by Hamas, and the Israeli response, we consider the religious roots of anti-Semitism and conflict with Israel. We also discuss the eschatological goal of Islam to conquer the earth, and the difference between a reformational approach and the historic doctrinal assumptions and commitments towards Israel from dispensational theology.

Learn more about the Christian response to the Islamic worldview in Joe Boot’s book, Gospel Witness.

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The Canadian government’s passage of legislation such as Bills C-11, C-18, and C-36 is beginning to bear fruit, in the form of increasingly invasive censorship policies levied on content platforms. All civilizations practice censorship, making decisions for the type of material that is suitable for public viewing; the difference is in the standard of judging and how it is applied. We should not be afraid of truth, even when it offends our own sensibilities. Rather, the testing of our opinions and assumptions against competing claims is a primary means for us to grow in knowledge and understanding.

UK and European friends, join us and Christian Concern for the Mission of God UK conference, on November 4 in Daventry.

North Americans, please join us in either Windsor or Calgary for the Mission of God Canada, on December 2 and 9.

We’ve seen a lot of new listeners to the show in the past few months, and a warm welcome to all of you! In this episode, Joe Boot, Ryan Eras, and Nate Wright discuss how and why the Ezra Institute began, the issues and activities that we engage in, and what we’re doing next.

Get tickets to our upcoming Mission of God Canada conferences in Windsor, Ontario, and Calgary, Alberta.

Pastor and author Paul Dirks discusses his forthcoming book, Deep Discipleship for Dark Days, and explains why the time is ripe for Christians to embark on building healthy, godly families, churches, schools, and communities. Paul discusses how he perceived the need for this book at such a time as this, and lays out the scriptural rationale for whether rapid societal changes come from the political, natural, technological, or biological spheres, all such historical occurrences urge us to live in such a way that we are ready with a faithful response. A constant, general preparedness, and a particular discerning of the times (1 Chr 12:32)  are interconnected. 

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Michael Thiessen discusses the recent Crown decision to withdraw charges against Alberta pastors James Coates and Tim Stephens, as well as some other pending legal cases on the question of the relation of church and state. The cases represent victories, but Mike explains why much more advocacy needs to be done at the constitutional level to bring a truly meaningful level of legal protection for religious freedom in Canada.

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Ezra Institute Fellow Ted Fenske joins us to talk about the role of the Christian in medicine. As a veteran cardiologist, Dr. Fenske recalls his medical internship during the 1980s AIDS epidemic, and offers wisdom based on hard experience in ministering faithfully to LGBT patients.

Get Ted’s book, Keeping Faith in Medicine.

Ted will be a speaker at the upcoming Mission of God conference. Get tickets.

We conclude the conversation begun last week about Christian character, and examine biblical figures to discuss several more dichotomies of virtuous versus vicious character traits that Christians must be actively developing.

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In this episode Joe Boot draws examples from contemporary life on the importance of Christian character, and what happens when this is neglected by those in leadership. Joe touches on his time working with Ravi Zacharias International Ministries, Justin Trudeau’s separation from his wife and begins to look at opposing pairs of virtues and vices that are exhibited by biblical figures given for our example.

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In this episode, we speak with equipping evangelist Cory McKenna of The Cross Current, to review how the last three years of lockdowns and isolation have affected the work of relational ministry, the centrality of the local church, the work of discipling those who have not grown up in the church, and the spiritual hunger that people have felt in a season where we have been told to fear and avoid our neighbour.

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In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, we’re joined by Richard Fangrad of Creation Ministries International as we continue our series on issues facing the church. This week’s issue is theistic evolution. Richard explains what the theory is, where it came from, and what is at stake in the evolutionary debate. As we’ll see, our source of authority has real-life implications for the doctrine of God, the nature of man, ethics, worship, and much more.

Get Ezra Institute Fellow Willem Ouweneel’s critique of evolutionist hermeneutics, Adam, Where are You?

In this episode, faculty answer questions from students at the Worldview Leadership Academy. We deal with the charge of Christianity’s closed-mindedness, whether you can idolize the Bible, apologetics and evangelism, lying to the Nazis, whether you can lose your salvation, and more. Audio quality improves around the 15-minute mark!

Get Joe Boot’s classic work of apologetics, A Time to Search, on sale all month at Ezra Press.

Michael Thiessen of Liberty Coalition Canada joins us to discuss the latest developments in the ongoing saga of the church’s relationship to LGBT issues, and the further complication of what happens when the state gets involved. We deal with the proper use of legal process as Christians, news stories, citizenship, charity law, and the prophetic calling of the church.

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This week’s podcast guest is Dr. Aaron Edwards. Dr. Edwards was forced out of his teaching position for supporting biblical sexuality on social media. He describes his experience, and examines the failure amongst evangelicalism to speak prophetically and biblically on key cultural issues.

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Ezra Institute Fellow for Biblical Economics, Graeme Leach, joins us on this week’s podcast episode to discuss the phenomenon of Christians advocating for historically socialist and Marxist economic policies. Many Christians have had their economic views informed by the world rather than the Word of God, and Graeme explains how (at least) two of the ten commandments are completely incompatible with a Marxist or a Keynesian economic worldview.

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Ezra Institute Fellow Andrew Sandlin discusses his book, A Postmillennial Primer. In this episode, Andrew and Joe Boot outline the biblical case for an optimistic eschatology and the historical and ideological events that led to this doctrine’s present position as a minority perspective in evangelicalism. In dependence on the Holy Spirit and through an attentive reading of Scripture, Christians should expect that Christ will continue to establish His kingdom on earth and drive back sin, death, and the devil.

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Joe Boot and Nate Wright are back again to answer a few lingering questions resulting from the Ten Commandments podcast series. In this episode we consider how the earliest humans married and reproduced, compared with later Mosaic incest laws. We also tackle questions on how the church and the individual ought to think and act with regard to charitable status, tax exemption, and the administration of tithes and offerings.

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In this episode we answer some more questions that emerged out of the Ten Commandments series, dealing with issues of what happens to believers after they die, and responding to the claim that the state only stepped in to provide welfare benefits because the church failed in this job.

Plus, scholarships are available for the Worldview Leadership Academy, Calgary gets a Mission of God conference, and a staffing announcement that we’re pumped for.

Thanks to our listeners, we have some terrific questions emerging out of the Ten Commandments series. In this episode Joe Boot answers questions about Paul and Christ and their relationship to the law, what it means to ‘fulfill’ the law, and how believers kept the law before Christ and the giving of the Holy Spirit.

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Joe Boot is joined this week by Ezra Institute Fellows Aaron Rock and Michael Thiessen to discuss the recent CBC investigation which identifies our churches and ministries, as well as those of several others, as leading efforts at godly cultural reformation in Canada.

Come and study with Joe, Michael, and other Fellows at the Worldview Leadership Academy.

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Joe Boot closes our series on the Ten Commandments with some observations on the tenth commandment against covetousness, including how it works with the first commandment to encapsulate and summarize the whole Decalogue, how a covetous heart influences every other action, and how covetousness is manifest in the world not just at the individual, but also the systemic level.

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Just in time for June, our next Book of the Month is Whose Rainbow? by Peter Jones

Pastor Tobias Riemenschneider discusses the church’s responsibility to its people and to the state, explains why he was prompted to draft the Frankfurt Declaration of Church and Civil Liberties, and how our response to Covid-related restrictions is training us for the next cultural and worldview crisis related to trans gender identity.

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In this episode Joe Boot discusses the Ninth Commandment about bearing false witness, times where it is godly to withold the truth, and draws out the implications for law and society, as well as the ever-present question of who is my neighbour. We also look at the move by the Trudeau government to replace the crown on Canada’s coat of arms with a new version bereft of Christian symbols.

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In this episode Joe Boot reflects on the recent coronation of King Charles III, focusing on the nature of national oaths and covenants, and the proper place of the monarch in a role of delegated authority, living under God’s law. It’s a heavy responsibility and Scripture enjoins us to pray for our civil rulers.

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P Nate of the Rebel Podcast joins us this week as we resume our series in the Ten Commandments. Nate explains how the commandment “you shall not steal” enjoins the opposite, positive principle to protect your neighbour’s property, not to mention the presupposition of private property. Contra Klaus Schwab and Karl Marx, owning nothing is not a formula for human happiness.

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The connection between all these themes becomes clear in this special guest episode with Dr. Vishal Mangalwadi. He explains the Third Education Revolution movement, the role of technology, and the historic impact that the gospel has had, through education, on the family, church, and all other spheres.

Vishal is currently on a lecture tour of southern Ontario. Find a session in your area.

Get Joe Boot’s latest booklet, For Reformational Thinking, at Ezra Press.

Joe Boot explains the biblical understanding of penology – the study and practice of punishing crime. Despite modern objections about the harshness of biblical justice, the penology outlined in God’s law is in fact true justice, and its practice leads to a more just and free society.

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In this previously unaired interview, Joe Boot and Andrew Sandlin discuss the ideology of cultural Marxism, explaining how it differs from original Marxism, and how it mimics Christian doctrines of worship, eschatology, and the kingdom of God.

This week we pause our series in the Ten Commandments to reflect on the shooting at Covenant School in Nashville. In a de-christening culture, those who worship the true and living God should expect to suffer hatred and violence, even unto death, from those who worship the false god of self. But the Christian’s hope is the promise of light and life dispelling darkness and death.

In this episode Joe Boot discusses the narrow and broad definitions of adultery in light of both Moses and Christ, explaining how sexuality is much more than the modern notion of consent. Contrary to contemporary thinking, sexual activity outside of the blessed structure of covenant marriage has drastic personal and social consequences.

This is the last week to get The Mission of God at a discount!

Applications are still open for the Runner Academy USA.

Kyle Thompson of the Undaunted Life podcast joins us for a discussion of the commandment “You shall not murder.” We talk about war, self-defense, and the failure of the state to properly prosecute justice on murderers, as well as the responsibility of the individual to defend his family and neighbor.

Kyle speaks at length on related issues here and here.

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We begin this episode by examining the biblical definition of murder, and looking at cases where the taking of life is prohibited, where it is permitted, and the single situation where it is required by God. We also consider how our society’s rejection of God is evident in legalized murder in the form of abortion and euthanasia, as well as Jesus’ teaching about murderous talk and attitudes that break this commandment.

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We take a short recess from the Ten Commandments series to talk about drag queen story hour protests, global Anglicanism, and other important news from around the world. And is the Ezra Institute going to be on the CBC?

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In this episode Joe Boot and special guest, pastor Joel Webbon, discuss the fifth commandment, how it applies not only to young children, but to everyone, and how a worldly mindset has led us to neglect this commandment when it becomes uncomfortable or burdensome.

This March, the book of the month is The Mission of God. Get it on sale now at Ezra Press.

Hear more from Joel at Right Response Ministries.

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Sabbath rest is a biblical principle that seems to invite a level of controversy: how often, when, who, and in what ways are is the Sabbath to be observed. Joe Boot discusses the connection between work, rest, and worship, why Sabbath-breaking was a capital offense in ancient Israel, and the difference that Christ makes to the form of our observance.

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Don’t miss February’s discounted Book of the Month: Why I Still Believe

In this episode Ezra Institute Fellow Michael Thiessen discusses what it means to take the name of the Lord, both rightly and wrongly, in the church, in politics, and in any other sphere. We also talk about the nature of oaths and authority, the Sermon on the Mount, what it means for something to be damned by God, and door-to-door sales. NOTE: we do not use language flippantly, but this episode contains language that parents may not want your children to hear.

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Idolatry takes any number of forms at the individual, church, and national levels, but its temptation is always the same: you shall be as God. And the results always lead to death. As churches capitulate to antichristian cultural pressures, they often keep their outward form, but lose the power and vitality that ought to sustain and animate them. The Lord reserved some of His hardest words for those who led their people in this apostate way.

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We continue our series in the Ten Commandments with the command against idolatry. In this episode, Joe Boot discusses the root of idolatry in the heart, and deals with some listener questions about the possibility of making work or family into an object of worship. We conclude by examining idolatry within the church itself.

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We’re officially underway with our series on the Ten Commandments. In this first episode, Joe Boot explains why this section of Scripture begins with the Lord declaring who He is, and why the commandments are ordered in the way that they are. If you’ve never thought about what our worship has to do with law, don’t miss this one.

Applications for the Runner Academy are now open.

Registration for the Christianity & Culture Colloquium are open.

The Heidelberg Diary is on sale until the end of January. New Book of the Month next month.

In this episode, Joe Boot explains how the opposite of law is not grace, nor love, but lawlessness, which often masquerades as love. Joe pulls illustrations from throughout Scripture to demonstrate the enduring validity of God’s law in the era of Christ’s resurrection. If Christ took the law seriously, and if we are to be imitators of Him, then it behooves us to take the law seriously as well.

Applications are now open for the 2023 H. Evan Runner International Academy, in Chatsworth, Georgia.

Get the book of the month, on sale all of January, The Heidelberg Diary: Daily Devotions on the Heidelberg Catechism.

We’re kicking off the new year with a new series, dealing with ethics and law generally, and the Ten Commandments specifically. In this episode, Joe Boot talks about the distinction between laws and norms, the fact that we live in a universe designed by God that is made to work according to His instruction, and what love has to do with fulfilling the law.

Get our BOOK OF THE MONTH, The Heidelberg Diary, on sale all of January.

Learn more about Biblical Sexuality Sunday.

On this episode Joe Boot and Ezra Institute Fellow Aaron Rock discuss the themes, issues, and ideologies related to the contemporary environmentalism movement. For those who didn’t get their questions answered during the conference Q&A session, we deal with several more of those questions here.

Get our book of the month, The Heidelberg Diary, on sale at Ezra Press all January.

We bring our series in Thomas Aquinas to a close by restating six significant differences between Thomistic thought and the reformation worldview that we believe is more consistent with Scripture. On the question of origins, nature and grace, ontology and anthropology, apologetics and Christian philosophy, the medieval thought of Aquinas falls short of the biblical position.

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This Christmas season, Joe Boot reflects on the staggering reality of God’s glory revealed to His people as he takes up residence, or tabernacles, among us. This fact ought to be a great source of strength for Christians, greater than any hardship we could ever experience.

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Get the December/January book of the month, The Heidelberg Diary: Daily Devotions on the Heidelberg Catechism.

This Christmas season, we talk about the question of public, national worship, and the state in direct relation to God.

Read Joe Boot’s recent article on Diwali and Dechristianization

Start off 2023 with daily readings and meditations from the Heidelberg Catechism

In this episode Joe describes the influence that Thomas Aquinas has had on the field of Christian apologetics, and discusses the areas where the Thomistic approach falls short of vindicating the full Christian doctrine of God.

Joe’s classic apologetics work, A Time to Search, is available at Ezra Press.

Ezra Institute Fellow Dr. James White joins us this week to talk about the Protestant fascination with Aquinas, and the path that leads from Thomism to Roman Catholicism. Dr. White explains some of the reasons why Protestants are induced to follow Thomas, the fundamental issue of authority that is at stake, and what Thomas would have thought of the current Pope.

Get a philosophical assessment of Aquinas and Neo-Thomism from Ezra Press.

Joe Boot addresses the realm of medicine and healing, and demonstrates how much of the contemporary thinking surrounding medicine has been reduced to mere biology. In contrast, the Christian should think of health in terms of wholeness – both wholeness of the created reality, and wholeness in the sense of health.

Get tickets to the Mission of God Canada conference.

Read Keeping Faith in Medicine by Dr. Ted Fenske.

In this episode Joe Boot discusses the thought of Thomas Aquinas as it relates to the Christian understanding of history. To speak of history is inescapably to speak about God’s relation to and activity within His creation.

Get a reformational assessment of Thomas Aquinas and the Neo-Thomist Tradition at Ezra Press.

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This week in the thought of Thomas Aquinas, we examine the idea of natural law, and conclude that, as articulated by Aquinas, it is an idea that gives unwarranted scope to human reason, and effectively makes God equal with His law. In contrast, Scripture teaches that God is the source of all definition, and that human law must be positivized in an historical context.

Get the Paideia Press resource, Thomas Aquinas and the Neo-Thomist Tradition: A Christian-Philosophical Assessment.

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We could have also titled this episode How the Reformation delivered us from ecclesiocracy. Here we discuss Aquinas’ political philosophy, the problem with his adoption of Aristotle’s teaching that man is a political animal, and the need for an utterly transcendent authority.

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There is a common assumption in Christianity that at the fall, man lost a supernatural gift of grace, but retained his natural faculties intact and unscathed – including the faculty of reason. In this episode, Joe Boot explains that the biblical distinction is not nature and grace, but wrath and grace: those who belong to Christ and those who war against Him.

Read Joe’s recent Jubilee article on Reformed Scholasticism and Reformational Thinking.

Get tickets for the Mission of God Canada conference, December 10.

We have new music and a new theme as we get rolling in Season 6. In this episode we begin a short series on the life, thought, and influence of Thomas Aquinas, the medieval scholastic philosopher and theologian, introducing his person and major works, and considering why there seems to be a recent revival of interest amongst Reformed Protestants in this Roman Catholic thinker.

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Aaron Rock joins the podcast this week to discuss the scheduled expiry of Canadian border restrictions and the ArriveCan app. We also discuss Canada’s latest Federal Action Plan to advance LGBTQ rights, and the inescapability of religious commitments.

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In this episode Joe Boot reflects on the funeral ceremonies of Queen Elizabeth II, the historic role of the English monarch as “Defender of the Faith,” and the error of contemporary Two Kingdoms thinking.

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In this episode we reflect on the legacy of Elizabeth II, the role she played in influencing culture, and the Christian virtue she exhibited as a monarch who was self-consciously under the authority of God. Scripture has much to say about thrones and kingdoms, and Joe Boot discusses some of the major passages for how a king is to rule.

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Read Elizabeth II’s coronation oath

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We’re back with a brand-new season of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation! Joe, Nate, and Ryan discuss the recently published Frankfurt Declaration of Christian and Civil Liberties, and the relationship of the Cultural Mandate and Great Commission. In its most basic formulation, we tend to see Christians desiring to conform to culture or to escape culture, though the biblical calling is for God’s saints to transform and build culture.

Read and consider signing the Frankfurt Declaration.

Get the new book, Failed Church, at Ezra Press.

Ezra Institute Fellow Andrew Sandlin responds to listener questions on prayer: why it is difficult to develop a habit of prayerfulness, how to pray boldly and faithfully, and what happens when we pray.

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A distinctly Christian way of thinking means returning to the Word of God as the source of all true knowledge and insight, and building an understanding of the world from that foundation. It is our starting point that makes all the difference.

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This episode originally aired September 29, 2021. We’re revisiting it for all our new listeners this summer.

[Classic Replay] Where do we locate the starting point for human thinking? Descartes famously identified human nature with thought: “I think, therefore I am.” However, the “I” who thinks must find its foundation in something prior to thought. The Christian perspective locates the root of thinking in the heart, which makes a religious choice about the origin of all things.

Read Herman Dooyweerd’s In the Twilight of Western Thought

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Jacob Reaume, pastor of Trinity Bible Chapel, joins us to talk about an upcoming documentary he is producing, Antichrist and His Ruin, dealing with the life and witness of John Bunyan, the biblical teaching on the doctrine of antichrist, and the call to the church for courage and faithfulness.

Learn more about the documentary and how you can be involved.

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This episode started out with John Cooper asking Joe Boot about pacifism, and became a wide-ranging dialogue on what it means to be an image-bearer of God, and the implications that reality has for war, self-defense, and living in a state that is hostile to God. We also discuss the descriptions of God in Scripture as a warrior and the fact that the obligation to give honour and obedience is always qualified except when it is due to God.

Get Joe’s book, Ruler of Kings, at Ezra Press.

This episode was produced in partnership with John Cooper and the Cooper Stuff Podcast. Hear more from John here.

In this episode, we discuss Edmund Burke and the origins of modern conservative ideology; we consider the validity of the sentiment that there is a crisis in conservatism, as well as the historic connection between conservatism and Christianity. Joe Boot explains how the contemporary attempt to distinguish between fiscal and social conservatism is a practical impossibility.

Get Joe Boot’s book, For Government, at Ezra Press.

On this week’s episode we consider the biblical conditions necessary for human flourishing, which always manifests in economic prosperity. Jonathan Wellum, CEO of Rocklinc Investment Partners, shares how a biblical approach to economics handles inflation and private property, and how contemporary theories and policies cause the greatest harm to the world’s poorest people.

Learn more about Jonathan.

Read about how all of life, including our economic life, is to be submitted to Jesus.

Dale Partridge joins us as a guest this week to discuss how his organization is working to fulfill the Great Commission on a national and international scale. We also discuss the masculinity of Jesus, and the eschatological hope that motivates our evangelistic efforts.

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Get Joe Boot’s book, For the Hope that is in You, at Ezra Press.

What does the recent Dobbs decision of the US Supreme Court mean for the practice of abortion? We discuss why it’s fitting for Christians to loudly celebrate this ruling, as well as the reason we must approach issues related to life in terms of God’s standard, for any other standard is ultimately arbitrary and subject to change.

Get “For Life: Defending the Unborn” at Ezra Press.

Andrew Sandlin joins us from the Runner Academy to talk about the nature of God’s covenant with man, how the new covenant relates to earlier covenants, and what the covenant has to do with our responsibilities as citizens of the kingdom of God.

Andrew’s new book, Failed Church, will be available soon from Ezra Press.

At the conclusion of the 2022 Runner Academy, Joe Boot explains why the Ezra Institute exists and why we run training programs. We explore what it means for man to be made in the image of God, and how we are to steward creation and build culture for the sake of the kingdom of God.

Get Joe’s book, Gospel Culture, at Ezra Press.

In this episode, we investigate the worldview and origins of proto-feminism as well as first-wave feminism. This movement often gets tacit approval from Christians because of things like universal suffrage, but at its root, this movement, led by figures like Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Stanton, and Margaret Sanger, is a self-centred, resentful ideology that opposes the family and fosters a bigger state.

Tickets are still available for the Mission of God West conference in Edmonton, June 18.

Get Ezra Institute Fellow Peter Jones’ book, Whose Rainbow, for a thorough treatment on biblical sexuality.

In this week’s episode, we dive into a few recent news stories as we work to discover meaning in a world that has increasingly abandoned truth and reason. We consider some of the causes and responses to the recent Texas school shooting, as well as the growing realization that the biggest victims of the Sexual Revolution have been women.

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We conclude our introduction to Critical Theory by identifying some of the key personalities responsible for this school of thought and their major ideas. You may have heard of some of these men: Georg Lukacs, Antonio Gramsci, Herbert Marcuse, Wilhelm Reich, and Erich Fromm. From their own writing, it is clear that Critical Theory is more than an analytical tool, but is in fact a self-consciously religious worldview, complete with doctrines of sin, justice, and salvation.

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Many Christians have heard of Critical Theory, but are unclear what it is and what it entails. In this first episode of a short series, we introduce the nature of Critical Theory, its Marxist origins in the Frankfurt School, and how it uses language to set itself up in opposition to the Christian worldview of the Bible.

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Our newest Fellow, Dr. Ben Merkle, joins us on this week’s episode. Dr. Merkle is President of New Saint Andrews College, and we talk about the current state of higher education, the need for foundational worldview formation in critical thinking, and the fact that half the students in universities don’t need to be there.

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On this episode we conclude our overview of Joe Boot’s newest book, Ruler of Kings, and explain how the concept of heresy applies to political and social life outside of the church. We also lay out the difference between theocracy and ecclesiocracy, and describe how every society, from revolutionary France to modern North America, has a god-concept that demands ultimate allegiance.

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On this episode we discuss Joe’s newest book, Ruler of Kings. Joe explains why he felt compelled to write such a book at this time, and what the reign of King Jesus means for the way we understand and relate to civil government.

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Reflecting on the Easter season we’ve just come through, Joe Boot discusses the significance of the garden theme throughout Scripture, pointing to Christ as both the gardener and the king, and to the calling of his people to live in submission to him, holding forth dominion over the created world to tend and keep it. And if you’ve ever been unsure what Joe means by vice-gerent, we clarify it today!

We discuss the following Ontario provincial legislation: Bill 100, about expanding police and emergency powers, and Bill 67, about neo-Marxist racism training in public education.

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On this week’s episode we’re joined by Ezra Institute Fellow for Biblical Economics, Graeme Leach. Graeme explains why the realm of economics is frequently neglected or misunderstood by Christians, how a biblical vision for economic life, that emphasizes property rights, proportional taxation, and voluntary welfare, leads to a more free and prosperous society, and how Christians can take action to order our economic lives to the glory of God.

Graeme will be a lecturer at this spring’s Mission of God conference.

As we wrap up the third chapter of a discussion on theonomy, law, and the Kingdom of God, we look at some historical cases where biblical law was applied to and positivized in the laws of the nations other than Israel, including Britain, the United States, and Canada. Because law is an inescapable condition of life, if we will not be governed by God’s law, we must necessarily be governed by some other law. Which one do we want for our nation?

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In the latest installment of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, we resume the conversation from last week on the place of God’s law in society, and interact with listener questions. We also examine the New Testament teaching on the law of God, and address the reality that all law is coercive, by its very nature.

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The literal meaning of theonomy is simply the law of God. However, it has come to be used as a pejorative term by many who have not interacted with or understood the work on the subject. Pastor Norm Millar of Redemption Bible Chapel in London raised some common objections to theonomy in a recent sermon, and we respond to some of them in this episode.

Listen to Pastor Millar’s sermon here.

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Read Ezra Institute Fellow Jonathan Burnside’s book, God, Justice, and Society, from Oxford University Press.

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Read Stephen C. Perks’ book, Disciple the Nations.

Ezra Institute Fellow Andrew Sandlin joins us on the show this week to talk about the current state of the West, demonstrating how we have become an anti-Christian culture. Andrew then explains the Christian calling to transform, rather than abandon, culture, and finally exhorts God’s people to exercise godly dominion in building Christian culture.

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After a stretch of current events commentary, we return to the main themes of this season: worldview and reformational thinking. As the world around us seems to devolve at an accelerating pace, it’s important to think and act from a principled and self-consciously Christian perspective.
Also, we share some big news about the growth of the ministry of the Ezra Institute, and Joe Boot’s book, Ruler of Kings, is finally in print!

Last week we talked about the nature, origins, and features of totalitarian states, and ended with a promise to discuss practical tactics for Christians to use in response. This episode highlights some of those responses, beginning with the often overlooked and undervalued weapon of prayer.

In this episode we examine and define totalitarianism- its meaning, origins, and some historic examples. We look at the ancient roots of this ideology as expressed by Aristotle and implicitly adopted by Thomas Aquinas and the Roman Catholic church. As we witness the continued push toward totalitarianism in Canada in particular, what were the assumptions and commitments that brought us to this point?

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Aaron Rock, Ezra Institute Fellow and Pastor of Harvest Windsor, joins us on this episode to talk about how to understand Christian unity, and what our view on unity and division say about the gospel. Disunity is rooted in differing theological understandings of what it means for Christ to be Lord. We also touch on the Great Schism, marriage and sex, eschatology, the church, and the current state of emergency in Canada.

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John Cooper of Skillet joins us to talk about their recent album, Dominion, about the experience of writing music in a dark and confused cultural moment, and about the importance of Christians participating in civil life.

Get John Cooper’s book Awake and Alive to Truth, at Ezra Press.

The dispute over the meaning and extent of rights and freedoms is on display in the Canadian truckers’ ongoing protest in Ottawa, and the response to it from media and elected officials. But this dispute is also rooted in an older and deeper philosophical system known as Critical Theory. As ever, the solution is ultimately and only found at the cross of Jesus Christ.

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Watch Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau respond to reporters.

What a man avoids saying is often more telling than what he does say. As a 70-kilometer-long truck convoy approaches Ottawa in opposition to mandatory vaccinations, we have an opportunity to reflect on some of the reasons that evangelicals have seemed hesitant to publicly and clearly declare, from a scriptural foundation, what they oppose.

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In a Christian worldview, every area of life and experience is to be brought under the lordship of Jesus the King. Another way to say this is that as God’s vice-gerents, human beings are called to exercise God-honouring dominion over the earth. Special guest Allie-Beth Stuckey joins us to talk about the Christian calling to faithfulness in the sphere of politics and media.

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Listen to Joe Boot on Relatable with Allie-Beth Stuckey.

As Canada faces a legal context that is increasingly hostile to Christian belief and practice, the church has an opportunity and an obligation to speak prophetically to our civil authorities, reminding them that they are ministers under authority of Jesus Christ, the Ruler of the kings of the earth.

Jesus Christ is gathering His inheritance from all the nations of the earth, reconciling and restoring what had been handed over to the devil. Christians have graciously been given a role to play in this restoration process.

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From the creation of the very first people in the garden of Eden, human beings were called to develop the earth to create all kinds of wealth and riches that lay hidden and undeveloped in creation. This development was not and is not easy. There are three ways by which wealth can be built: hard work, inheritance, or theft.

This episode was produced in partnership with Answers in Genesis Canada.

For this Christmas week episode, we examine a recent tweet from Tim Keller submitted by a listener on the nature of the cross and of power. To understand what Christ was accomplishing and demonstrating on the cross, we need to consider why He came to earth as a baby in the first place, and what He has called His people to in the time before His incarnation as well as after His ascension to the Father.

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This week’s episode deals with the recent hustle of Bill C4 through the Canadian senate, to become law early in the new year, describing how Christian counselling has effectively and explicitly been made a criminal offense. We also get a chance to respond to some listener questions on the relationship between law and gospel.

Joe refers to Nancy Pearcey’s book, Love Thy Body.

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Today Canada passed Bill C4, asserting that the basis of human dignity consists in radical autonomy from any tradition or authority. Such legislation should leave no doubt whether politics is a moral issue – it is something that Scripture speaks about, and something that ministers ought to speak on both in public and in the pulpit.

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The issue of theonomy has been a perennial question – how do we understand, interpret, and apply the law of God in its original context, as well as the present day? Beginning with the basics, Joe Boot examines the origins and assumptions of the theonomic perspective, explaining that at its root, theonomy is a view of Christian ethics that seeks to take the whole Word of God seriously.

Get an in-depth introduction to theonomy with Joe’s book, The Mission of God.

Get RJ Rushdoony’s 20th Century classic, The Institutes of Biblical Law.

Pastor Tim Stephens of Fairview Baptist Church, Calgary, joins us to talk about his experience with Alberta Health Services and the reason he persisted in gathering his church together. Andre Schutten considers some of the legal implications and precedents surrounding Tim’s case, and the nature of the relationship between the church and the civil magistrate.

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Tracking the development of Western thought from the Reformation and forward into today, we notice that several contemporary dominant ideas that have their root in self-conscious opposition to God and His Word, and to the idea of man as the image-bearer of God. Chief among these in our own time is the modern green movement. What does a biblical approach to climate stewardship look like?

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As we reflect on the anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, Joe Boot addresses the common perception that the Reformation was a movement limited to the church. Rather, the recovery of biblical authority had and continues to have implications for every area of our life and work.

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Get David W. Hall’s book The Legacy of John Calvin.

We revisit two of our favourite themes – Sphere Sovereignty and Modal Aspects – and explore how these two models emerged from the Reformation and how they identify and give expression to the way the world is necessarily organized.

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Get Ezra Institute Fellow Willem Ouweneel’s book, Wisdom for Thinkers.

The biblical starting point for all human activity – including academic reflection – is the character of God as revealed in the Bible, the incarnate Son, and the created world. For man to begin with anything else is necessarily to respond in an idolatrous fashion.

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Connect with the work of Ezra Institute Fellows Peter Jones and Danie Strauss.

Contrary to unbelieving philosophy which places some aspect of human experience on the throne of the universe, and contrary to earlier Christian philosophy which seeks to elevate theology above all other spheres of science, is the Reformational view. On this view, the self-attesting revealed Word of God is the basis for every subsequent theory about the universe.

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This episode introduces the idea that aspects of reality hang together like pearls on a thread, and explains how philosophical assumptions inform and direct our everyday activities.

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A distinctly Christian way of thinking means returning to the Word of God as the source of all true knowledge and insight, and building an understanding of the world from that foundation. It is our starting point that makes all the difference.

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Read Joe Boot’s Jubilee article on Christian thinking

Season Five of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation kicks off with a brief review of the Canadian Federal election and begins a discussion that we will develop throughout this season on how and why a fully formed Christian worldview accounts for reality, even in the midst of tumultuous cultural circumstances.

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Get Joe Boot’s book Why I Still Believe at Ezra Press.

On this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Marcus Pittman describes the present state of Christian representation in mainstream arts and entertainment, and what he is doing to improve it. We discuss the Christian calling to be the best storytellers, because the Christian story is the greatest story in the world.

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Christian orthodoxy is antithetical to utopian illusions. Since God governs history, the Christian, in faith, obedience, and confidence, moves toward Godâ€s predestined future. The triune, sovereign Lord, who by His providence and power sustains all things at every moment, is the one in whom the Christian trusts.

This summer series was produced in partnership with Answers in Genesis Canada.

Read Joe Boot’s book on the Christian’s relationship to the state in For Politics.

In order to achieve the visions of liberation and environmental justice it is necessary to shape the hearts and minds of the rising generation. One of the main planks in the radical environmentalist platform is to ensure the children have been indoctrinated regarding the ‘facts†about climate change and understand their own negative impact on the earth as analogous to a virus infecting a host.

This podcast series was produced in partnership with Answers in Genesis Canada.

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Throughout the green movement, many are promoting a culture of death in the name of life, health and eco-justice. Whereas the God of Scripture says, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it”, and tells us that children are a heritage and reward from Him, this new religion tells us that children are a threat to planetary life and large families a disease.

This series was produced in partnership with Answers in Genesis Canada.

Order Ezra Institute Fellow Willem Ouweneel’s book, Adam, Where Are You? from Ezra Press.

The liberating identity of those in the covenant of grace transcends skin color and ethnic origin and refuses to look at the world in terms of us and them, oppressors versus oppressed, but grasps all reality in light of our Creation, Fall, and Redemption as a human race.

This 2021 summer podcast series was produced in partnership with Answers in Genesis.

Read Joe Boot’s book, The Mission of God.

The idea of structural oppression and the need to be liberated from it is not new. It is a religious motive, with its own doctrine of God, man, sin, and redemption. It has taken specific aim at the evisceration of Christianized culture, and it has recurred again and again, especially since the French Revolution.

Get Joe Boot’s book on a biblical view of authority, For Government.

When it comes to human culture, the question is not whether we will shape culture, but what kind of culture will we cultivate. That is to say, as image-bearers of God, we are inescapably cultural creatures. We have been placed in this world as in a garden, to tend, develop and care for it.

This summer podcast series was produced in partnership with Answers in Genesis.

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Joe Boot explains how intellectuals are informed by one worldview or another, which always underlies their efforts to account for either physical or social phenomena, informing the solutions they offer.
This summer series was produced in partnership with Answers in Genesis.

As image-bearers of God, human beings occupy a privileged place within creation. The wonder of man is that he occupies a kingly position as the religious center of the temporal cosmos. Christ Jesus emphasized the central place of man not only by His own incarnation, but by the relative value he placed on human beings and the responsibility we have to care for and cultivate other parts of creation.

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At the 2021 Runner Academy, Joe Boot and faculty introduce the work and reformational vision of Evan Runner, and respond to delegates’ live questions on law, politics, theology, and the Canadian justice system.

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Learn more about the Runner Academy.

Scripture clearly connects the activities of creation and redemption as a unified totality in Jesus Christ, pointing to the ultimate destiny of redeemed humanity in resurrection life. In Colossians 1:15-20, Paul affirms that all things in the entire cosmos, visible and invisible, including all powers and authorities, both heavenly and earthly, were created through and for Christ. Nothing exists by itself or for itself – including man – but consists in an unbreakable coherence with all other things by virtue of creation.

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The biblical command to love our neighbour is one of the most frequently repeated sentiments, used by both believers and unbelievers. But it is important to understand the command to love in its proper context of the law of God, otherwise we risk reducing love to an elastic term that we can fill with whatever content we want.

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Read Peter Leithart’s article here.

For a sample of articles and studies related to face masks, see here, here, and here.

The good news of the gospel message has profound consequences beyond personal salvation. The gospel is the power of God to extend His Kingdom rule over residential schools, closed churches, and godless legislation.

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Get Gospel Culture, Joe Boot’s book on the transformative power of the gospel over all of life and culture.

Read Dr. Scott Hamilton’s paper on residential schools.

In this workshop session originally delivered to Christian medical professionals, Joe Boot explains the full scope of the meaning of health, and what the gospel of Jesus Christ means for the health of society.

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Get Ezra Institute Fellow Ted Fenske’s book, Keeping Faith in Medicine, here.

Joe Boot explains the importance for culture of a uniquely Christian approach to education, and the role of education in planning for and shaping the future.

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In this episode we discuss Bill C10, along with some of the foundational cultural assumptions and commitments that brought us to this point. Joe Boot explains why freedom of communication is a gospel issue.

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Learn more about Bill C-10 from Ezra Institute Fellow Andre Schutten.

John Calvin was referred to as the theologian of the Holy Spirit, and many who follow his theology would benefit from a greater appreciation of the power and role of the Holy Spirit in the world and the life of the believer.

Joe Boot explains the connection between work, culture, and healing in the Christian vision of reality, and the importance of the balance between work and rest in life and in healthcare.

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Get Ezra Institute Fellow Ted Fenske’s book on Christianity and Medicine.

Our true character is shown when we are put under pressure. In order to respond to the needs of our time with faithful Christian action, we must first be established in a faithful Christian mind.

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Get Joe Boot’s book on a Christian cultural theology, Gospel Culture.

Economic life, like every other area of life, is motivated by inescapably religious assumptions. As the people of God, it is important that we cultivate a biblical set of economic assumptions. In this week’s episode, Joe Boot addresses a class at Regent University on the question of justice and economics.
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The great need of our generation is the recovery of a uniquely Christian mind, which will include a thoroughly Christian approach to language. In our minds, speech, and action we are to be submitted to the authority of Jesus, the Word of God.

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How do we balance bad news with a confidence in the victory of the gospel, and how should a Christian live and work in this climate?

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Joe Boot deals with a biblical philosophy of history in-depth in The Mission of God.

The idea of ultimate authority is an inescapable concept, which is clearly on display in our vision of politics. Any claim to authority rests on an idea of sovereignty – it all depends which god you believe in.

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Hear Erin O’Toole’s address here

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Purchase Willem Ouweneel’s book Power in Service here

We return to the second half of our interview with Jonathan Burnside, discussing the concept of humble government, beginning with the understanding that the earthly king is himself under a higher law and Sovereign.

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Tim Dieppe is Ezra Institute Fellow for Public Policy and Head of Public Policy at Christian Concern. He joins us to discuss the recent landmark victory for freedom of the church in Scotland and the historic relationship of church and state.

Read more about this case and the work of Christian Concern.

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Read Joe Boot’s book on a Christian view of authority, For Government.

Learn more about the Ezra Institute’s Faith & Farm Camp.

Ezra Institute Fellow Jonathan Burnside introduces the obvious political implications of the Bible. As a holy nation and a nation of priests, Israel was meant to stand before God in regard to all the nations of the world. By embodying and holding forth the gift of Torah, they were to be a light to all the nations.
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Get Jonathan Burnside’s book, God, Justice and Society.

Get Joe Boot’s book, The Mission of God.

All law requires an agreed-upon standard of authority; to speak of  theonomy is to speak literally of ‘Godâ€s law.†But how has that law been applied in different societies throughout history? And how, if at all, does the law of God apply to contemporary society?

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Get Joe Boot’s book dealing with theonomy, The Mission of God.

Apologetics includes a defense of the Christian philosophy of life. Michael Thiessen of the Liberty Coalition Canada joins us to discuss an apologetic for the limits on the authority of the state and the ultimate authority of the kingdom of God that only a Christian worldview can account for.

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Get Joe’s short book on a Christian view of government and authority here.

As Western culture has shifted away from a broadly Christian consensus on basic beliefs of human identity, life, sexuality, history and more, Christian apologetics – the work of defending the Christian philosophy of life – will look different than it did in previous generations.
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For more information listen to the previous podcast on Bill C-6 here.
The Equality Act can be read here.

This week’s podcast features special guest John Cooper of the rock band Skillet. We talk about the Christian music industry, pursuing art to the glory of God, and guarding against the temptation to self-idolatry as a Christian artist.
Learn more about Skillet.
Purchase John Cooper’s book, Awake and Alive to Truth.
Purchase Joe Boot’s book, The Mission of God here or here.
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What does it mean to speak of a worldview, and why does it matter for the way that we live? Joe Boot explains the role that worldview plays in our lives, and its importance for the work of apologetics.
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Joe Boot explains the origin and meaning of globalism, as contrasted with globalization, nationalism, and the Kingdom of God. What is the biblical perspective on nations, government, and national boundaries?
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When a people’s commitment to truth breaks down, they become humiliated. A humiliated, emasculated people is easier to control. Christians have an opportunity and a responsibility to speak the truth effectively to people who have been robbed of their humanity by secularism.
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James White joins this week’s episode to talk about the historic development of the doctrine of the church’s freedom and the limits on civil governments.
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All religions and worldviews have a doctrine of life. The biblical understanding of abundant life is one that encompasses much more than non-death, but extends to the spiritual, social, and all other realms.
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Man’s relationship with God determines the course of all the rest of creation. Because we have exercised dominion in a sinful way, creation groans under the curse of sin. In the kingdom of God, man is restored to his proper dominion mandate.

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Read Joe Boot’s book Gospel Culture.

Joe references works by Herman Bavinck and Abraham Kuyper.

Hear the full podcast by Bob MacGregor and Stan Fowler.

When we speak of dominion we are dealing with a basic fact of human experience. Human beings will inescapably exercise dominion, but we must practice it in a godly way.

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Read Joe Boot’s book Gospel Culture.

Joe references works by Herman Bavinck and Abraham Kuyper.

Hear the full podcast by Bob MacGregor and Stan Fowler.

The Great Reset is the latest in a long history of failed utopian ambitions. Man-made utopias are fundamentally coercive, manipulative and dominating. By contrast, the kingdom of God is one of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

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Listen to Alberta Premier Jason Kenney discuss the Great Reset

Read more about utopianism in Joe Boot’s book The Mission of God

The far-reaching erosion of the Christian way of life in our nation cannot be simply put down to external factors. The inner strength of Christianity has been compromised and broken, and can only be restored through reformation and revival. Christmas is a wonderful opportunity to gather together to adore the Lord who humbled Himself to become a man.

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What constitutes “civil disobedience”? Is it ever an option for God’s people?
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The Christmas story is an announcement of the Lordship of King Jesus over all rulers of the earth. Politics and culture are inescapably gospel issues.

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Watch Premier Pallister’s address here.

Reflecting on the public worship protests of last weekend, we consider the nature of Charter freedoms, the lesser magistrate, and ‘civil disobedience.’ The use of fear has been a significant factor as unelected officials pursue policies that are especially damaging to the working class.

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Sources mentioned in this episode:

2020 Japanese Suicide Rates

SARS-CoV-2 Transmission among Marine Recruits during Quarantine

Study on the Effectiveness of Masks

Pray, protest, write, worship and file lawsuits. Joe Boot articulates five approaches that Christians should be bringing to the current lockdown persecution – and it is persecution.

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Aaron Rock, pastor of Harvest Church in Windsor, discusses the calling of the pastor in an age where it is being made increasingly difficult for the church to fulfill its mission.

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As the results of the 2020 US presidential election continue to be contested, we consider how a Christian should think and live in a nation divided between two worldviews, and where many in power refuse to acknowledge the lordship of King Jesus.

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People require a concept of authority – whether the state, popular opinion, or the scientific expert. When people deny God they are not getting rid of ultimate authority, just transferring it.
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On this week’s episode of Worldview Wednesday, Joe Boot discusses the growing disillusionment with contemporary conservatism, and offers some principles for thinking about the voting booth.

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Russ Hiebert joins us this Worldview Wednesday during our Worldview and the Marketplace Program to talk about the purpose of work, and how we ought to pursue it to the glory of God and to provide rest for others.

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How do we balance liberty and risk, and what are the biblical principles that apply even in the face of traumatic circumstances?
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Hear how Bill C6 is an attempt to destroy creational normativity and marriage, which are rooted in the triune nature of God, and how Christians should respond.

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