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Catechized

Josh Harstinepodcast.catechized.org
[WE are a podcast about the historic, reformed confessions and catechisms. We are hoping to connect the church of the present with the church of the past in order to equip Christians today to know why they believe what they believe in a way that enables them to pass on the faith to the next generation.] // BASICALLY - we've both benefitted a lot from study of the Westminster and Heidelberg catechisms - and other similar things- and we think that they are underrated. We want to share what has been exciting for us to learn in a way that makes old reformed documents more interesting and accessible. // SO give us a chance - the souls of your children depend upon it! //// ABOUT your hosts: // JOSH is a high school Bible teacher and classic 'jack of all trades, master of none' ... at least the master of none part. He is a graduate of Grove City College and Reformed Theological Seminary (DC) and is newly married to a beautiful woman who is grateful for another outlet for his biblical and theological ramblings. (She requests that you all keep listening so that she has some continued rest from, "just another thing I was thinking about.") // JON 'the divine' is originally from in the middle of nowhere in Michigan. He grew up in a Lutheran church memorizing creeds and singing liturgies like it was his job, until he went to college and the Reformed tradition got ahold of him. Now, he is a student at Reformed Theological Seminary, a director of youth ministry in his local church, and a heavy consumer of books, film, and music.
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Episodes

Shut Up About the Sun

Audio recording of the Catechized Article https://www.catechized.org/post/shut-up-about-the-sun

Jun 14, 20229 min

7.1 The Ordinary Means of Grace

We are finally back! And our return marks the beginning of our penultimate season covering the Westminster Shorter Catechism. This week we discuss Question 88 and introduce the topic of the means of grace. Enjoy! Send us thoughts and questions to catechized@gmail.com and check out our website catechized.org where we post articles, most recently on the book of Numbers.

Jun 13, 202244 min

Comfort Found in Good Theology (Footnotes and Proof-Texts)

This week we take a look at various theological truths that offer great comfort, spiritually and otherwise. We hope you are able to find peace and encouragement in our conversation. Enjoy! Reach out to us at catechized@gmail.com or with a message on instagram @catechizedpod

Mar 14, 20221 hr 3 min

6.6 Repentance Unto Life

Closing off a short sixth season with a discussion on the nature of repentance. This week we look at the grace of God that is our repentance. We follow the catechism discussion up with beefy history, heresy and question segments. Enjoy! Reach out to us at catechized@gmail.com or on instagram @catechizedpod

Feb 21, 20221 hr 3 min

6.5 Faith in Jesus Christ

It is by grace you have been saved through faith. Christians, especially protestants, celebrate faith as the means by which God's grace is known to the believer, but what is faith? This week we turn to the Shorter Catechism and its summary of God's Word to better understand faith as it is described in the New Testament. Enjoy! Reach out to us at catechized@gmail.com

Feb 14, 202247 min

6.4 Repent and Believe

Repent and believe the good news! The Shorter Catechism addresses what God requires in the place of the obedience that man cannot give. This week we follow the Catechism through the a discussion of God's grace that begins with the gospel call to repent and believe. Reach out to us at catechized@gmail.com Enjoy!

Feb 07, 202234 min

6.3 The Wrath Deserved by Man

The law highlights our sin. Our sin demands wrath as God's justice. And out need in sin drives us to Christ and his cross. Hear our discussion of the Shorter Catechism's treatment of this theological reality.

Jan 31, 202242 min

6.2 The Inequality of Sins

Our shortest episode yet (but still helpful, we hope)- we did it! This week we discuss the catechisms helpful assertion that not all sins are equal in the eyes of God. Enjoy! contact us at catechised@gmail.com

Jan 24, 202234 min

6.1 Man's Inability to Obey God

We're back in the catechism and back to regular episodes. Following a study of God's law we must ask questions about our response to God's law. This episode unpacks the important first conclusion that humanity is incapable of obeying God's commands. Enjoy! write to us at catechized@gmail.com

Jan 17, 202252 min

Christ and Communism (Footnotes and Proof-Texts)

We are wrapping up our application of the Ten Commandments with a discussion of Marx and Communism. Communist ideology is founded on violations of commandments One, Five, Six, Eight, and Ten. At least. Tune in for some history, comparison of ideology, and the application of Christ to all of life- in particular to the relevant ideas of today.

Dec 13, 20211 hr 5 min

Homosexuality (Footnotes and Proof-Texts)

In our mini series on the application of the Ten Commandments we turn to homosexuality. This episode is an application of many previously discussed biblical and theological ideas to one of the most culturally contentious topics of discussion. We've done our best to represent the progressive view and bring biblical truth and love to bear on affirming 'christianity.' We hope you find this helpful, fair, and loving- Enjoy! contact us at catechized@gmail.com (please share, rate, or review!)

Dec 06, 20211 hr 23 min

Old Testament Slave Laws (Footnotes and Proof-Texts)

This week is quite a lot- but its good stuff! Hear our discussion of the slave laws of the Mosaic Covenant and be comforted by this apologetic of the goodness of all of God's laws. We hope that any understanding gained from this episode shows you the goodness of the timeless justice of God and the way in which God writes his gospel into all of his Word. Enjoy! reach out at catechized@gmail.com

Nov 29, 20211 hr 10 min

Contra Rome 3: Prayer to Saints (Footnotes and Proof-Texts)

In our third episode directly engaging with Roman Catholicism we turn to the saints. Rome teaches that faithful Christians ought to venerate and pray to the saints who have passed and are presently before the throne of God. Hear our discussion and refutation of this problematic doctrine and practice. Enjoy! Contact us at catechized@gmail.com

Nov 22, 20211 hr 8 min

The Regulative Principle (Footnotes and Proof-Texts

Does God care how he is worshipped? If so, how does God want to be worshipped? Give this episode a listen to hear a summary of the way the reformed tradition has answered these questions and more! Enjoy! contact us at catechized@gmail.com

Nov 15, 20211 hr 8 min

5.16 The Tenth Commandment

Wrapping up our long stint in the Ten Commandments with Season 5 Episode 16! This week we covered WSC questions 79-81 and God's command against coveting. We've also got a question concerning Numbers 5 and the test for adultery found there. Enjoy! Contact us with thoughts and questions at catechized@gmail.com

Oct 04, 20211 hr 1 min

5.15 The Ninth Commandment

We are nearing the end of the Ten Commandments! This episode on the command against bearing false witness covers all sorts of topics from truth and justice, to the justified lies of Rahab and others, as well as a question at the end on spiritual warfare. Enjoy! Send us thoughts and questions to catechized@gmail.com

Sep 27, 20211 hr 5 min

Calvin 2.12.2 and a Question (FnP mini)

We had to take a week off due to hectic schedules. We hope this reading of Calvin's Institutes Book 2, Chapter 12, Section 2 and short Q and A encourage you and hold you over until next week! Send us questions at catechized@gmail.com or in our messages on instagram @catechizedpod Sorry about the barking dog. :)

Sep 20, 202111 min

5.14 The Eighth Commandment

This week we look at biblical pictures of wealth acquisition and use in our discussion of the eighth commandment. Enjoy! send thoughts and questions to catechized@gmail.com

Sep 13, 202153 min

5.13 The Seventh Commandment

This week's episode covers the Shorter Catechism's questions on the 7th commandment. Tune in to hear the breadth of God's commandment against adultery, lust and sexual sin as well as a discussion of the goodness of God's intention for sex. Enjoy!

Sep 06, 20211 hr 3 min

5.12 The Sixth Commandment

Don't Murder! And sooooooo many other things. We hope you our discussion of the Shorter Catechism's treatment of the Sixth Commandment. Send questions to catechized@gmail.com

Aug 30, 20211 hr 10 min

5.11 The Fifth Commandment

This week we discuss the fifth commandment and the breadth of God's commands regarding honoring those with authority and those who are under your authority. In applying the fifth commandment we touch on slavery in the Bible, baptism, and many other topics, enjoy! Share your thoughts and questions with us at catechized@gmail.com or message us on instagram.

Aug 23, 202156 min

5.10 The Fourth Commandment

This weeks episode covers the Sabbath. Tune in for a discussion for the goodness of the sabbath and a conversation working through the theology of sabbath rest and what it might look like to keep the Christian Sabbath.

Aug 16, 20211 hr 8 min

5.9 The Third Commandment

Don't take the name of the Lord your God in Vain. Apparently this means more than just 'don't use God's name as a swear word,' who knew? We had fun digging into the Third Commandment and we hope you enjoy doing so with us!

Aug 09, 20211 hr 4 min

5.8 The Second Commandment

New episode continuing the Ten Commandments! Tune in for a discussion of Questions 49-52 of the Westminster Shorter Catechism and some theology of worship. Enjoy!

Aug 02, 202156 min

5.7 The First Commandment

This week, in a slightly different format, we begin our discussion of the Catechism's questions on the Ten Commandments. Tune in and listen as we discuss ALL questions that address the First Commandment, 'You shall have no other gods before me,' in one episode. Enjoy!

Jul 26, 202153 min

5.6 Obedience to God

The last episode before the Ten Commandments! Our discussion of WSC Q44 looks at the lessons taught in the preface to the Ten Commandments- namely the obedience owed to God be cause he is our Lord, Creator, God, and Redeemer. Tune in, enjoy, and learn about the joy of obeying God.

Jul 12, 202143 min

5.5 The Covenantal Context of the Ten Commandments

WSC Question 43 this week! Tune in to learn about the intro or preface to the Ten Commandments and how the covenantal context found in Exodus shapes our understanding of the Law and the whole Old Testament. Enjoy!

Jul 05, 202144 min

5.4 The Shema and the Summary of the Law

WSC Q42 Summarizes the Ten Commandments with Jesus' words from Mark 12 (and other places). This quote from the Gospels is a quote from the book of Deuteronomy- Jesus uses the Law to summarize the Law. Tune in to hear about all that good, fun, theology.

Jun 28, 202149 min
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