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.
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.
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.
On this episode, Jonathan and Josh sit down to discuss the Protestant doctrine of the Sacraments by taking a look at the 39 Articles of Religion Confession, answering questions like: what is a sacrament? How many sacraments are there? What are sacraments for? Does Baptism save? Is Jesus present in Holy Communion? And many more. 39 Articles of Religion: https://www.ireland.anglican.org/our-faith/39-articles-of-religion Follow us on Twitter: @Irenicprotest Feel free to email us at protestantirenics@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you! Buy your copy of Synopsis of A Purer Theology here https://davenantinstitute.org/leiden-synopsis As always, thank you to the Davenant Institute for sponsoring this episode.
In this episode the guys continue their discussion of the Protestant doctrine of salvation by discussing what classical Protestants believe concerning Predestination and Reprobation looking at the Canons of Dort. Canons of Dort Follow us on Twitter: @Irenicprotest Feel free to email us at protestantirenics@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you! Buy your copy of Synopsis of A Purer Theology here As always, thank you to the Davenant Institute for sponsoring this episode.
In this episode, the guys begin to consider the Classical Protestant doctrine of Salvation as they work through questions 70-77 of the Westminster Larger Catechism on Justification and Sanctification. 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! Buy The Shining Human Creature here
In this episode, the guys consider the Classical Protestant doctrine of Scripture as they work through chapter 1 of the Westminster Confession of faith. Westminster Confession of Faith: https://thewestminsterstandard.org/the-westminster-confession/ Follow us on Twitter: @Irenicprotest Feel free to email us at protestantirenics@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you! Checkout the big news coming out of the Davenant Institute: https://davenantinstitute.org/utc-partnership https://adfontesjournal.com/web-exclusives/the-apologist-retires-an-interview-with-alister-mcgrath/
In this episode, we announce our plans for season 1 of the Irenic Protestant Podcast. The guys catch up and talk a little bit about what they are reading, where they are thinking about getting their masters, and whether or not we should include Baptists in the category of classical Protestants. Follow us on Twitter: @Irenicprotest Feel free to email us: protestantirenics@gmail.com Huge thank you to the Davenant Institute for sponsoring our show! You can learn more about Davenant and all they do at https://davenantinstitute.org/
In this episode, Jonathan presents the body of his historical-theological paper on John Calvin's doctrine of the Eucharist as presented in the Institutes of the Christian Religion. The full paper can be found here. Please be sure to visit the new Davenant Hall website (which can be found here) and learn more about Davenant Hall by tuning in to the Davenant Apocolypse. Enjoy the Show.
In this episode, Jonathan and Joshua sit down to have a conversation with the Davenant Insitute vice-president Colin Redemer and Davanenant teaching fellow Dale Stenberg to talk about the mission and purpose of the Davenant Insitute and Davenant Hall. This episode was recorded live at Davenant's 2022 Convivum Irenicum. Hope y'all enjoy. Be sure to checkout the Davenant Insitute's podcasts: Pilgrim Faith and Ad Fontes Follow us on Twitter: @Irenicprotest
On this episode, our very own Baptist and John Owen lover, Jordan, leads us in a discussion of Owen's Sacramental Discourse #6 on proper preparation for the Lord's Supper. This episode is a bit more devotional in nature so be prepared to be refreshed by the good new of God's love for a miserable offender like you. "All roads lead to Owen" John Owen's Sacramental Discourses: https://www.ccel.org/ccel/owen/discourses.html Hosts: Jonathan McKenzie the Anglican (Editor)- Twitter: @JonnyYounboi Matthew Pearson the Presbyterian (Co-host)- Twitter: @_matthewpearson Jordan Costantino the Particular Baptist (Co-host)- Twitter: @JordanCostanti2 Joshua M. Janniere the Dutch Reformed Dude (Co-host)- Twitter: @JoshuaJanniere1 --- Insta: joshuajanniere Big thanks to the Davenant Institute for sponsoring this episode! To find out more about Davenant Hall and their course offerings, please visit them at https://davenantinstitute.org/davenant-hall#browse and https://davenanthouse.org/programs/
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: @IrenicprotestFeel free to shoot us an email: protestantirenics@gmail.comFollow the gang on Twitter:Jonathan: @JonathanMcK1647Matthew: @_matthewpearsonAddison: @raddison_bartonJordan: {only available by carrier pigeon}
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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
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/
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.
On this episode, Jonathan and Matthew sit down to discuss the Protestant doctrine of the Church by taking a look at the Belgic Confession. They discuss the catholic nature of Christ's body, the visible/invisible church distinction, and the three marks of the Church. The Belgic Confession: https://thewestminsterstandard.org/the-belgic-confession/ Follow us on Twitter: @Irenicprotest Feel free to email us at protestantirenics@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you! Buy your copy of Synopsis of A Purer Theology here https://davenantinstitute.org/leiden-synopsis As always, thank you to the Davenant Institute for sponsoring this episode.
In this episode, the Rev. Steven Wedgeworth joins us to discuss the essay on the Law and the essay on Taxation and Welfare in the Davenant Institute's new book Protestant Social Teaching. Protestant Social Teaching This episode is brought to you by the Davenant Institute.
In today's episode, Josh and Matthew discuss the role that the Counter-Reformation played in the rise of skepticism. Richard H. Popkin article referenced by Matthew: https://anglican.audio/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Richard-H.-Popkin-Skepticism-and-the-Counter-Reformation-in-France-1960.pdf This episode is brought to you by the Davenant Institute. Be sure to check out their latest release "Protestant Social Teaching" https://davenantinstitute.org/protestant-social-teaching
In this episode, we are joined by Nathan Johnson to discuss the work being done at New College Franklin in classical and theological education. To learn more about New College Franklin be sure to check out their website: https://www.newcollegefranklin.edu/ Please be sure to visit the new Davenant Hall website where you can sign up for Dr. Lynch's course on Protestant Scholasticism (which can be found here: https://davenanthall.com/)