In Episode 145 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by the President of International Reformed Baptist Seminary (IRBS), Dr. James Renihan, to give thanks to God for 25 years of IRBS. Dr. Renihan also shares some thoughts about the past and the future. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation. I trust you will be encouraged by it too. Contact: For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org . For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbs...
May 13, 2024•32 min•Ep. 145
In Episode 144 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. James Renihan to discuss a book he co-edited and published back in the year 2005 entitled, Nehemiah Coxe and John Owen, Covenant Theology From Adam To Christ. This book has helped many Reformed Baptists to rediscover and understand the Covenant Theology expressed in the Second London Confession of Faith. Contact: For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org . For feedback, questions, or suggestio...
May 06, 2024•29 min•Ep. 144
In Episode 143 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. Kenneth Puls for one more conversation about music in the church. Here we talk about selecting music for worship and encouraging congregational singing. Contact: For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org . For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at [email protected] . Announcements: IRBS 25-Year Anniversary Celebration Dates: May 16 - 18, 2024 Location: Mansfield, Texas Sch...
Apr 29, 2024•54 min•Ep. 143
In Episode 142 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. Jeffery Riddle to discuss a book he has republished titled, Gospel Church Government. This book is an abridgment of John Owen’s book, The True Nature Of A Gospel Church And Its Government, first published in 1689. Naturally, we talk about John Owen too. We hope you enjoy and are edified by the conversation. Links: Book: Gospel Church Government, by Jeffery Riddle Announcements: Confessing The Faith Conference Dates: April 26 - 27, 2024 ...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 142
In Episode 141 of Theology In Particular I’m joined again by Dr. Kenneth Puls to discuss music and its place in Christian worship. This is the third episode in a four-part series on the topic of music. You might also be interested in episode 133 entitled, Music In Creation, and episode 134 entitled, Music In The Church. Contact: For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org . For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at [email protected] ...
Apr 15, 2024•54 min•Ep. 141
In Episode 140 of Theology In Particular I’m joined by Dr. Ryan Davidson to discuss Dr. Michael Emlet’s book, Descriptions And Prescriptions. In this short book, Dr. Emlet presents a balanced and Biblical perspective on psychiatric diagnoses and medications. It is required reading in Dr. Davidson's Pastoral Counseling class, and we are pleased to recommend it to you today. Contact: For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org . For feedback, questions, or...
Apr 08, 2024•34 min•Ep. 140
In Episode 139 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. James Renihan to respond to two questions put forward by listeners. One has to do with baptism and the language we use to talk about it, and the other has to do with a difficult-to-understand phrase found in Second London Confession 22.4. We hope you enjoy and are edified! Contact: For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org . For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbss...
Apr 01, 2024•32 min•Ep. 139
In Episode 138 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. James Renihan to read and discuss excerpts from a few lesser-known Particular Baptist authors. Not only is the content of these excerpts interesting, but it is also helpful to be exposed to these relatively obscure writers and their work. Links: Article: Abraham Cheare: The Bunyan Of Plymouth, Jeff Robinson Website: Early English Books Online Text Creation Partnership Contact: For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminar...
Mar 25, 2024•46 min•Ep. 138
In Episode 137 of Theology In Particular I’m joined by Dr. Richard Barcellos to discuss his upcoming class on Biblical Theology. I always enjoy chatting with Rich. I hope you enjoy listening in on our conversation. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected]
Mar 18, 2024•46 min•Ep. 137
In Episode 136 of Theology In Particular, Pastor Michael Prodigalidad joins me to discuss pastoral administration. I trust that pastors will benefit from this conversation. I also believe that this topic should be of interest to all Christians. One, it is good for Christians to be mindful and prayerful concerning the demands faced by their pastors. Two, all Christians face administrative challenges of their own and should strive to be faithful. We hope this conversation will be encouraging to yo...
Mar 11, 2024•39 min•Ep. 136
In Episode 135 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Professor Charles Rennie to discuss the spiritual theology of Augustine. We focus especially on Augustine’s work, The Confessions.
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 135
In Episode 134 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined once again by Dr. Kenneth Puls to discuss music. In episode 133 we focused on music in general. In this episode, we turn our attention to music in the church. We hope you enjoy and are encouraged!
Feb 26, 2024•33 min•Ep. 133
In Episode 133 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. Kenneth Puls to discuss music. This will be the first in a series of episodes on the subject of music. First, we discuss music in creation. In future episodes, we will discuss music in the church. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected]
Feb 19, 2024•40 min•Ep. 133
In Episode 132 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. Timothy Decker to discuss his recently published book, A Revolutionary Reading Of Romans 13. In this conversation, Dr. Decker provides us with a sweeping overview of his book. We address some particulars near the end. I suspect we will be returning to this topic in the future to address certain topics in a more focused way. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, ...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 132
In Episode 131 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. James Renihan to talk about preaching the Psalms. This is part 2 of a 2 part series. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected]
Feb 05, 2024•33 min•Ep. 131
In Episode 130 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. James Renihan to talk about preaching the Psalms. This is part 1 of a 2 part series. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected]
Jan 29, 2024•33 min•Ep. 130
In Episode 129 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Drs. Samuel and James Renihan to talk about An Orthodox Catechism, edited by Hercules Collins. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected]
Jan 22, 2024•24 min•Ep. 129
In Episode 128 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined again by Dr. James Renihan to continue our discussion about different approaches to Bible reading. In the previous episodes, we talked about reading the Scriptures redemptive-historically and ethically. In this episode, we discuss the theological reading of Scripture. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected] Recommended Resources:...
Jan 15, 2024•30 min•Ep. 128
In Episode 127 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. James Renihan to continue our discussion about different approaches to Bible reading. In the previous episode, we talked about the chronological, or redemptive-historical reading of Scripture. In this episode, we discuss the ethical reading of Scripture. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected] Recommended Resources: Bible ...
Jan 08, 2024•29 min•Ep. 127
In Episode 126 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan joins me to discuss different approaches to Bible reading. This is the first of three episodes on this subject. In this first episode we talk about the importance of reading the Bible chronologically, or redemptive historically. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected] Recommended Resources: Bible Reading Plans For 2024 fro...
Jan 01, 2024•31 min•Ep. 126
In Episode 125 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Dolezal joins me to talk about the incarnation, especially the manner of the Word’s assumption of a human nature. Two episodes will be devoted to this subject. In the first, Dr. Dolezal warns against two flawed ways of speaking about the Son’s assumption of a human nature (nothing was subtracted from or added to the person of the Son). The second is a positive proposal of how to think and speak more accurately concerning the mystery of the inca...
Dec 25, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 125
In Episode 124 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Dolezal joins me to talk about the incarnation, especially the manner of the Word’s assumption of a human nature. Two episodes will be devoted to this subject. In the first, Dr. Dolezal warns against two flawed ways of speaking about the Son’s assumption of a human nature (nothing was subtracted from or added to the person of the Son). The second is a positive proposal of how to think and speak more accurately concerning the mystery of the inca...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 124
In Episode 123 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Jason Montgomery returns to talk about the Patristic Era. Here we focus on the persecution of the church leading up to the time of Constantine and the privileged position that was given to the church in Roman society under his rule. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected] Recommended Resources: Primary Readings: Eusebius, Ecclesiastical...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 123
In Episode 122 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan joins me to encourage Christlike, peaceable behavior towards others - an exhortation sorely needed in our day. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected]
Dec 04, 2023•42 min•Ep. 122
In Episode 121 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan joins me to talk about the importance of gratitude in the Christian life and to give thanks to God for the mercy he has shown to us in Christ Jesus. Recommended Resources: The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment, by Jeremiah Burroughs (you can find digital versions of this book for free online) Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbss...
Nov 27, 2023•37 min•Ep. 121
In Episode 120 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan joins me to discuss the seminary's desire to promote world missions. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org | If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected]
Nov 20, 2023•34 min•Ep. 120
In Episode 119 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan joins me to talk about church discipline. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected]
Nov 13, 2023•36 min•Ep. 119
In Episode 118 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Richard Barcellos joins me to talk about the Southern California Reformed Baptist Pastors’ Conference. We discuss its history, the archives, and this year’s theme: Second London Confession, Chapter 9: Of Free Will. Links: Southern California Reformed Baptist Pastors’ Conference: scrbpc.org International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected]...
Nov 06, 2023•35 min•Ep. 118
In Episode 117 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by IRBS Board Of Trustees Chairman, Fred Pugh. In this episode, you’ll find some wonderful advice for ministers, young and old. We hope you are encouraged. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected] Recommended Resources: Preaching and Preachers, by Martyn Lloyd-Jones Lectures To My Students, by Charles Spurgeon Why Johnny Can't Pre...
Oct 30, 2023•41 min•Ep. 117
In Episode 116 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Kenneth Puls joins me to talk about the Reformers (Luther, Zwingli, and Calvin) and their views on music in the church. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and hope you will too. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected] Recommended Resources: The Piety of John Calvin: A Collection of His Spiritual Prose, Poems, and Hymns, Edited by Fo...
Oct 23, 2023•54 min•Ep. 116