The Irenic Protestants

Jonathan McKenzie
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The Irenic Protestants is a bi-weekly show where we strive together for knowledge of God, his word, and his world through the lens of the Classical & Confessional Protestant tradition.

  1. 04/16/2025

    “He Descended into Hell” w/Abp. James Ussher

    In this episode, Jonathan and Jordan take some time to discuss the infamous 'Descent Clause' in the Apostles Creed. Jonathan introduces the history of interpretation as well as the various Reformed positions on how to understand the descent. Then Jordan takes us through James Ussher's definitive treatment on the topic. Follow us on Twitter: @Irenicprotest Feel free to shoot us an email: protestantirenics@gmail.com Follow the gang on Twitter: Jonathan: @JonathanMcK1647 Matthew: @_matthewpearson Addison: @raddison_barton Jordan: {only available by carrier pigeon}

    1h 15m

  2. 12/19/2024

    Political Theology and the English Reformation ft. Dr. Michael Lynch

    Sign up for Dr. Michael Lynch and Dr. Brad Littlejohn's Davenant Hall course on Political Theology and the English Reformation here: https://davenanthall.com/course/political-theology-english-reformation/ Follow Dr. Lynch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reformedtexan We love to hear from you! Feel free to reach out to us with suggestions or questions via email: protestantirenics@gmail.com

    1h 5m

  3. 10/06/2024

    XII. Extent of the Atonement - Lectures on Mental Philosophy & Theology- James Richards [Audio Narration]

    On this episode we begin a little spinoff project in which Jonathan audio narrates lectures from oft forgotten American Presbyterian theologian, James Richards. Specifically his Lectures on Mental Philosophy & Theology which can be found here: https://archive.org/details/lecturesonmental00rich Today we present lecture 13: On the Extent of the Atonement, in which Richards sets forth a view quite similar to that of English Hypothetical Universalism found in theologians like John Davenant, James Ussher, and Richard Baxter. Follow us on Twitter @Irenicprotest Feel free to contact us by email: protestantirenics@gmail.com

    1h 4m

  4. 09/09/2024

    Special: Cessationism Reformation Style ft. Rev. Ryan Denton.

    In this episode, the Rev. Ryan Denton, pastor and church planter in the Vanguard Presbyterian Church, joins us to discuss the recent controversy sparked by his article of Reformation21 critiquing what he identifies as Hyper-cessationism that is prevalent in modern Reformed and Reformed adjacent circles. We discuss the approach of the Reformers and Puritans themselves on the topic, as well as the practical import it has in the life of the Church. Rev. Denton's original article: https://www.reformation21.org/blog/what-is-a-hyper-cessationist Dr. Scott Aniol's response: https://g3min.org/is-it-hyper-cessationism-to-believe-that-god-doesnt-lead-through-visions-dreams-and-impressions/ Rev. Denton's response: https://www.reformation21.org/blog/is-hyper-cessationism-a-fair-term-part-two Dr. Vern Poythress' paper "Modern Spiritual Gifts as Analogous to Apostolic Gifts": https://frame-poythress.org/modern-spiritual-gifts-as-analogous-to-apostolic-gifts-affirming-extraordinary-works-of-the-spirit-within-cessationist-theology/

    56 min

  5. 05/16/2024

    2.1: Diving into Divinity: Ames' Marrow of Sacred Divinity Ch. 1 & 2

    In this episode we launch Season 2 of the Irenic Protestant Podcast discussing the first two chapters of William Ames' the Marrow of Sacred Divinity. Link to an online copy of the Marrow of Sacred Divinity: https://quod.lib.umich.edu/e/eebo/A25291.0001.001/1:5?rgn=div1;view=toc Follow us on Twitter: @Irenicprotest Feel free to email us at protestantirenics@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you! Sign up for classes at Davenant Hall here: https://davenanthall.com/ As always, thank you to the Davenant Institute for sponsoring this episode.

    1h 19m

  6. 04/08/2024

    1.5.1: American Presbyterian Identity Ft. Rev. Trent Still

    In this episode we relaunch the Irenic Protestant Podcast by having a discussion regarding what it means to identify as a "Presbyterian" in light of the developments that the Presbyterian tradition went through in the American context. The Rev. Trent Still, pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Aiken, SC, joins use to help sort through these questions. We are also joined to day by one of our new co-hosts, Addison Barton. To learn more about Addison, watch this episode of the New Reformed Irenics: https://youtu.be/TWdYsW_-zSU?si=q178nmScqwcQmnag Follow us on Twitter: @Irenicprotest Feel free to email us at protestantirenics@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you! Sign up for classes at Davenant Hall here: https://davenanthall.com/ As always, thank you to the Davenant Institute for sponsoring this episode.

    50 min

  7. 08/14/2023

    1.7: Lutheranism ft. Potamopotos

    In this episode, we begin our journey exploring the various rooms with the hall that is the Protestant tradition by discussing Lutheranism with everyone's favorite Danish Lutheran Potamopotos Further reading on the Lutheran Tradition: 1. The Conservative Reformation and Its Theology by Charles Krauth 2. Ministry, Word, and Sacraments An Enchiridion by Martin Chemnitz Follow Potamopotos on Twitter: @potamopotos Follow us on Twitter: @Irenicprotest Feel free to email us at protestantirenics@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you! Sign up for classes at Davenant Hall here: https://davenanthall.com/ As always, thank you to the Davenant Institute for sponsoring this episode.

    1h 38m

  8. 08/11/2023

    1.6: The Protestant Doctrine of the Word Preached

    On this episode, Matthew and Jordan sit down to discuss the Protestant doctrine of the Word Preached by taking a look at the Westminster Longer Catechism. Westminster Larger Catechism: https://thewestminsterstandard.org/westminster-larger-catechism/ Follow us on Twitter: @Irenicprotest Feel free to email us at protestantirenics@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you! Sign up for classes at Davenant Hall here: https://davenanthall.com/ As always, thank you to the Davenant Institute for sponsoring this episode.

    1h 15m
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The Irenic Protestants is a bi-weekly show where we strive together for knowledge of God, his word, and his world through the lens of the Classical & Confessional Protestant tradition.

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  • Creator
    Jonathan McKenzie
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Jonathan McKenzie
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