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The Messy Reformation

We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation might look like.
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Episodes

Episode 235: Synod 2025 — Build Something Better Than Your Complaints — Stephen Terpstra (Part 2)

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation might look like. Intro Music by Matt Krotzer...

Jul 21, 202538 minEp. 247

Episode 234: Synod 2025 — Unashamedly Embracing Our Reformed Identity — Stephen Terpstra (Part 1)

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation might look like. Intro Music by Matt Krotzer...

Jul 14, 202537 minEp. 246

Episode 233: Synod 2025 — The Problem of Theological Mediocrity — Chris Ganski (Part 2)

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation might look like. Intro Music by Matt Krotzer...

Jul 07, 202537 minEp. 245

Episode 232: Synod 2025 — Oneness and Holiness-The Tension of a Faithful Church — Chris Ganski (Part 1)

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation might look like. Intro Music by Matt Krotzer...

Jun 30, 202538 minEp. 244

Episode 231: Synod 2025 — Slow, Steady, Faithful Reformation

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation might look like. Intro Music by Matt Krotzer...

Jun 23, 202535 minEp. 243

Episode 230: Synod 2025 — The Trajectory of Reformation & Rebuilding

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation might look like. Intro Music by Matt Krotzer...

Jun 17, 202536 minEp. 242

Episode 229: Synod 2025 — Synodical Delegate Advice Mashup

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation might look like. Intro Music by Matt Krotzer...

Jun 09, 20252 hr 34 minEp. 241

Episode 228: Synod 2025—The Changing Face of CRC Leadership

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation might look like. Intro Music by Matt Krotzer...

Jun 02, 202536 minEp. 240

Episode 227: Synod 2025—Living Into Our Decisions & Rebuilding Trust (Chad Steenwyk & Aaron Vriesman)

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation might look like. Intro Music by Matt Krotzer...

May 26, 20251 hr 26 minEp. 239

Episode 226: The Church's Spiritual Government — Dan De Graff

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation might look like. Intro Music by Matt Krotzer...

May 19, 202529 minEp. 238

Episode 225: The Church's Spiritual Essence — Jason Ruis

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation might look like. Intro Music by Matt Krotzer...

May 15, 202524 minEp. 237

Episode 224: The Spirit Creates New Community — Jason Ruis

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation might look like. Intro Music by Matt Krotzer...

May 05, 202530 minEp. 236

Episode 223: Fight Like A Gardener — Jason Ruis

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation might look like. Intro Music by Matt Krotzer...

Apr 28, 202522 minEp. 235

Episode 222: Connecting Rural Churches to the Broader CRCNA — David Dick (Part 2)

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation might look like. Intro Music by Matt Krotzer...

Apr 21, 202532 minEp. 234

Episode 221: Tender and Tough — The True Meaning of Shepherding God's Flock — David Dick (Part 1)

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation might look like. Intro Music by Matt Krotzer...

Apr 14, 202532 minEp. 233

Episode 220: Renewing Confessional Commitment in the CRCNA — Our Three Forms Conference Speakers

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation might look like. Intro Music by Matt Krotzer...

Apr 07, 202541 minEp. 232

Episode 219: The Importance of our Confessions — Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation might look like. Intro Music by Matt Krotzer...

Mar 31, 20251 hr 5 minEp. 231

Episode 218: Lessons from Dort — Finding Unity in Divisive Times — Jason Ruis

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation might look like. Intro Music by Matt Krotzer...

Mar 24, 202535 minEp. 230

Episode 217: Repentance and Renewal in the CRC — Andrew Zomerman (Part 2)

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation might look like. Intro Music by Matt Krotzer...

Mar 17, 202533 minEp. 229

Episode 216: Rediscovering the Power of the Catechism — Andrew Zomerman (Part 1)

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation might look like. Intro Music by Matt Krotzer...

Mar 10, 202532 minEp. 228

Episode 215: Charting the Next Century of the CRNCA with Vision and Hope — Chad Werkhoven (Part 2)

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation might look like. Intro Music by Matt Krotzer...

Mar 03, 202537 minEp. 227

Episode 214: Growing Disciples Through the Preached Word — Chad Werkhoven (Part 1)

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation might look like. Intro Music by Matt Krotzer...

Feb 24, 202537 minEp. 226

Episode 213: Recovering a Reformed Church — Why Ecclesiology Matters — Caley Meza (Part 2)

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation might look like. Intro Music by Matt Krotzer...

Feb 17, 202541 minEp. 225

Episode 212: Church Renewal Through the Ordinary Means of Grace — Caley Meza (Part 1)

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation might look like. Intro Music by Matt Krotzer...

Feb 10, 202540 minEp. 224

Episode 211: The CRC We’re Fighting For — Jason Ruis (Part 2)

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation might look like. Intro Music by Matt Krotzer...

Feb 03, 202538 minEp. 223

Episode 210: The State of the CRCNA Following Synod 2024 — Jason Ruis (Part 1)

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation might look like. Intro Music by Matt Krotzer...

Jan 27, 202537 minEp. 222

Episode 209: Why Reformed Ecclesiology Is Critical for Reformation

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation might look like. Intro Music by Matt Krotzer...

Jan 20, 202540 minEp. 221

Episode 208: The Messy Reformation Conference — Equipping Leaders for Reformation

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation might look like. Intro Music by Matt Krotzer...

Jan 13, 202540 minEp. 220

Episode 207: Learning to Trust God When Plans Don’t Go Our Way — Robert Van Zanen (Part 2)

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation might look like. Intro Music by Matt Krotzer...

Dec 30, 202434 minEp. 219

Episode 206: The Role of Prayer, Worship, and Community in Renewal — Robert Van Zanen (Part 1)

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation might look like. Intro Music by Matt Krotzer...

Dec 23, 202435 minEp. 218
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