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A podcast on the church for the church hosted by Kirk E. Miller (kirkmillerblog.com)

    Who Can Take the Lord’s Supper?: Understanding Close Communion (with Dallas Vandiver)

    Who Can Take the Lord’s Supper?: Understanding Close Communion (with Dallas Vandiver)

    Who ought to be allowed to partake of the Lord's Supper? Maybe this question has never occurred to you, or you've always assumed the answer was obvious! Well, in this episode, Dr. Dallas Vandiver joins me to talk about a historic position known as 'close communion,' that the Lord's Supper ought to be reserved for baptized members in good standing of a gospel-believing church.

    Dallas Vandiver's book, Who Can Take the Lord's Supper?: A Biblical-Theological Argument for Close Communion.

    Dallas Vandiver's shorter article summarizing the arguments of the book: Who Can Take the Lord's Supper?

    • 1 hr 16 min
    The Apostles' Creed (with Michael Svigel)

    The Apostles' Creed (with Michael Svigel)

    We're kicking-off a new series on, what are sometimes called, the ecumenical creeds. In today's episode, we begin with what is known as The Apostles' Creed. Along the way, we also answer questions like, what is a creed, and why do the creeds matter? Maybe your church recites The Apostles' Creed. But what does it mean to call Jesus God's Son? And what about that line about him descending to hell? We hope you will be encouraged as you dive deeper into this historic articulation of the church's faith!

    • 54 min
    The Theology of the EFCA (with Greg Strand)

    The Theology of the EFCA (with Greg Strand)

    What does the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA) believe? What are the theological convictions that unite this broad collection of churches? In this episode, Kirk is joined by Greg Strand, chair of the EFCA's Spiritual Heritage Committee, to discuss and exposit the EFCA's Statement of Faith. As we hope you'll see, this Statement of Faith is an articulation of nothing less than the core elements of gospel itself.

    • 1 hr 9 min
    Changing Unwanted Thoughts (with Esther Smith)

    Changing Unwanted Thoughts (with Esther Smith)

    Are you burdened by anxious thoughts? Does your mind race uncontrollably? Are you prone to ruminate? Maybe you are wearied with thoughts of hopelessness, self-deprecation, unpleasant mental images, or a range other unwanted thoughts. At some point or another, all of us experience some form of mental anguish or distress. In this episode, Esther Smith, seasoned counselor and author of A Still and Quiet Mind: Twelve Strategies for Changing Unwanted Thoughts, provides us a multi-faceted, Biblically-integrated approach for dealing with the battles in our minds.

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Our Contemporary Knowledge Crisis (with Bonnie Kristian)

    Our Contemporary Knowledge Crisis (with Bonnie Kristian)

    Kirk sits down with Bonnie Kristian to discuss her latest book, Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community. They delve into the current erosion of knowledge, exploring its consequences on society, the church, and our relationships. Explore ways we can rebuild stability in our communities and lives amidst a world where knowledge feels increasingly elusive and society increasingly fractured.

    • 1 hr 10 min
    Divorce & Remarriage (with Andy Naselli)

    Divorce & Remarriage (with Andy Naselli)

    Jesus taught that divorce "from the beginning ... was not so" and that those who divorce commit adultery. Yet he also added, "except for sexual immorality" (Mt 5:31-32; 19:3-9). And Paul says believers are "not bound" if their unbelieving spouse leaves them (1 Cor 7:15). These texts are source of much debate. And yet their implications are extremely pressing and practical for many. What does the Bible have to say about divorce, and if divorce any possibility of remarriage thereafter? New Testament scholar Andy Naselli joins Kirk to discuss these matters.

    • 56 min

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