Coffee House Sessions

Broken Wharfe
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Welcome to the Coffee House! A place for robust, insightful and uncensored theological exchange.

  1. 6 HR AGO

    EP14 James Dolezal: Angelic Incorporeity, Relative Simplicity, Shark Metaphysics, and Genesis 6

    Summary In the Coffee House, Jonny and John Mark are joined by James Dolezal to explore angelic incorporeity and why speculative angelology has fallen out of fashion. They discuss how empiricism and scientism have undermined confidence in immaterial realities and left Christians with thinner conceptual categories for speaking about angels, souls, and God, even when Scripture clearly teaches angels exist. Dolezal argues that recovering robust metaphysics helps distinguish God from even the highest creatures, critiques popular Genesis 6 “Nephilim interbreeding” theories as metaphysically incoherent, and explains angels as created pure spirits with finitude grounded not in matter but in act-potency and essence-existence composition. The conversation also surveys early Protestant interest in angelology and touches on angelic knowledge, power, and natural immortality. Timestamps 00:00 Defining Incorporeality 01:34 Angels and Immaterial Implications 04:09 Why Talk About Angels 05:56 Modernity and Scientism 09:48 Losing Metaphysical Categories 11:57 Nephilim and Cultural Confusion 15:14 AI Angels and Creaturely Simplicity 16:53 Created Pure Spirits Explained 18:53 Matter Form and Finitude 23:23 Spiritual Matter Debate 26:40 Genesis Six Revisited 30:17 No Sensual Appetites 32:33 Universal Hylomorphism Challenge 34:15 Essence Existence in Angels 36:17 Relative Infinity Explained 37:56 God Every Way Infinite 42:06 Protestant Angelology Returns 47:24 Empiricism and Witch Trials 51:15 Satan Pride and Jealousy 58:06 How Angels Know 01:02:05 Angels Clarify God 01:06:33 Wrap Up and Next Time  Links Purchase James' book "All That is in God" Support the show Contact Broken Wharfe Tweet us @Brokenwharfe Find us on Facebook at BrokenWharfeFollow us on Instagram at BrokenWharfeEmail us at info@brokenwharfe.comThanks for listening!

    1hr 8min

  2. 28/05/2025

    EP 13 Daniel Scheiderer: Progressive Covenantalism, Threefold Use of the Law and Confessional Baptist Theology

    Episode Snapshot John Mark and Johnny sit down with theologian Daniel Scheiderer for a deep dive into covenant theology. From his studies with Dr. Steven Wellum at Southern Seminary to real-world ministry conversations, Daniel helps us compare progressive covenantalism, new covenant theology, Presbyterian Federalism and 1689 federalism—and why these distinctions matter for Baptists today. Key Sections Progressive Covenantalism 101 – How it synthesizes biblical-theological themes without flattening covenants. Law & Gospel Nuance – Why the moral law remains, even when covenantal administrations change. 1689 Federalism – Overlap and friction points with progressive frameworks. Meet the Guest Daniel Scheiderer is a pastor-theologian and PhD candidate who studied under Dr. Steven Wellum at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. His research focuses on covenant development across redemptive history and its implications for Baptist ecclesiology.  Resources & Links  Covenant Theology: From Adam to Christ – Nehemiah Coxe and John Owen Kingdom Through Covenant – Peter Gentry & Steven Wellum (Crossway) Progressive Covenantalism – Eds. Stephen Wellum & Brent Parker Second London Baptist Confession (1677/89) Tags #ProgressiveCovenantalism #CovenantTheology #1689Federalism #NewCovenantTheology #ReformedTheology #ConfessionalBaptist #TheologyPodcast #SouthernSeminary #StevenWellum #BiblicalTheology #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy Support the show Contact Broken Wharfe Tweet us @Brokenwharfe Find us on Facebook at BrokenWharfeFollow us on Instagram at BrokenWharfeEmail us at info@brokenwharfe.comThanks for listening!

    1hr 15min

  3. 26/03/2025

    EP 12 Richard C. Barcellos: Scriptural Ontology, Rationalism, and Apostolic Hermeneutics

    In this episode, Jonny is joined by Oliver Allmand-Smith as they dive into a deep and thought-provoking discussion with Rich Barcellos on his journey to confessionalism, interpreting the Second London Confession, and the influence of early theological education. The conversation covers a comprehensive range of topics including the significance of scriptural ontology, teleology; how the Westminster Confession shaped his theological views; the impact of modern interpretations on biblical texts; and the critique of red-letter editions of the Bible. They also explore the context behind biblical hermeneutics, comparing rationalist and subjective interpretive methods, and how they influence our understanding of scripture. The episode also touches on the role of confessions in evangelical churches, the importance of hymnal tradition, and the apostles' role in theology. This theological dialogue dissects the intricate relationship between scripture, tradition, and modern interpretation, offering a holistic view for both congregants and ministers. Support the show Contact Broken Wharfe Tweet us @Brokenwharfe Find us on Facebook at BrokenWharfeFollow us on Instagram at BrokenWharfeEmail us at info@brokenwharfe.comThanks for listening!

    1hr 3min

  4. 29/05/2024

    EP11 Tom Hicks: The Error of Theonomy, Considering the Judicial Law, and Rejoicing in the Gospel

    In this episode Tom Hicks joins the guys to discuss Theonomy, the application of the Judicial Law and the relationship between the Law and the Gospel. Their discussion also touches on many themes relating to these topics such as government, lesser and greater magistrates, reconstruction-ism, creation mandates and their application to today, and much more... Please like and subscribe! To learn about the law and the Gospel: https://brokenwharfe.com/product/the-law-and-the-gospel/ https://thelawandthegospel.com/ Website: brokenwharfe.com Bookshop: brokenwharfe.com/bookshop Support the show Contact Broken Wharfe Tweet us @Brokenwharfe Find us on Facebook at BrokenWharfeFollow us on Instagram at BrokenWharfeEmail us at info@brokenwharfe.comThanks for listening!

    1hr 16min

  5. 06/04/2024

    EP10 Timothy Decker: The Text of Scripture, 'Criticism' and Reformation Views on Textual Variants

    In this Session of the Coffee House, Timothy Decker joins Jonny and John-Mark to discuss the practice of 'textual criticism' in biblical studies and pastoral ministry. They dig deep into the issue of whether the language of 'criticism' is helpful, how this practice has been a useful tool to the church in the past and why it still has relevance to the church today. They also touch on issues of church and state, preaching and academia, the relationship between systematic theology, biblical studies and pastoral ministry, and the place of the Johannine Comma (found in 1 John 5:7-8) within the Scriptures. Timothy is Pastor at Trinity Reformed Baptist Church, VA and teaches New Testament at International Reformed Baptist Seminary and Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary. He has recently written "A Revolutionary Reading of Romans 13" and regularly blogs at CBTS where his articles on textual criticism and the Reformed Tradition can be found. Support the show Contact Broken Wharfe Tweet us @Brokenwharfe Find us on Facebook at BrokenWharfeFollow us on Instagram at BrokenWharfeEmail us at info@brokenwharfe.comThanks for listening!

    1hr 21min

  6. 20/01/2024

    EP09 James Dolezal: Revelational Epistemology, Why it's Problematic and Some Implications

    In this episode, Jonny and John-Mark are joined by James Dolezal to discuss the weaknesses of revelational epistemology in theology. They begin by discussing Barth's approach to revelational epistemology, before moving to more contemporary approaches often labelled 'Van Tillian' or 'Reformed'. Some key figures discussed in this episode are Barth, Descartes, Kant, Aquinas, and Cornelius Van Til. The guys close by discussing some implications, and making the positive case for a classic nature / grace distinction in epistemology, where the Word of God bears upon all things pertaining to salvation. To get hold of James Dolezal's book "All That is in God" go to our Bookshop HERE. Support the show Contact Broken Wharfe Tweet us @Brokenwharfe Find us on Facebook at BrokenWharfeFollow us on Instagram at BrokenWharfeEmail us at info@brokenwharfe.comThanks for listening!

    1hr 10min

  7. 13/12/2023

    EP08 Steve Meister and Robert Briggs: Neo-Socinianism, Sectarianism and the Modern Reformed Baptist Scene.

    In this episode the guys have Steve Meister and Robert Briggs in the Coffee House, the two Pastors of Immanuel Baptist Church in Sacramento. They discuss the modern Reformed Baptist scene, the problems that we face with sectarianism and other issues, and how we ought to move forward as Baptists confessing the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith. Support the show Contact Broken Wharfe Tweet us @Brokenwharfe Find us on Facebook at BrokenWharfeFollow us on Instagram at BrokenWharfeEmail us at info@brokenwharfe.comThanks for listening!

    1hr 17min

  8. 26/10/2023

    EP07 Jason Montgomery: Chick-fil-A, Integrating the Patristics into Church Life and the Relationship Between Scripture and Tradition.

    In this episode, Jason Montgomery is in the Coffee House with Jonny and John-Mark to discuss integrating the theology of the Church Fathers into Church life, the relationship between Scripture and Tradition, and other topics. Tune in to find out more. Support the show Contact Broken Wharfe Tweet us @Brokenwharfe Find us on Facebook at BrokenWharfeFollow us on Instagram at BrokenWharfeEmail us at info@brokenwharfe.comThanks for listening!

    1hr 11min
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Welcome to the Coffee House! A place for robust, insightful and uncensored theological exchange.

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  • Creator
    Broken Wharfe
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Coffee House Sessions
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