The Heidelcast

Heidelminicast: Q&A How Christ Fulfills The Moral Law

Dr Clark answers a question on a homeschool curriculum. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Q&A Whether Laity May Administer The Sacraments

Dr Clark answers a question on a homeschool curriculum. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Q&A On A Homeschool Curriculum

Dr Clark answers a question on a homeschool curriculum. Continue reading →

Heidelcast For Nov 26, 2023: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (44)

In this episode Dr Clark looks at Romans 13:1–7 where Paul continues explaining how Christians are to relate to the pagan world around us, specifically how Christians ought to submit to the civil magistrate. The opening features Dr D. G. Hart from . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: For Turretin Justification Was Not A Cold, Academic Matter

For Turretin, justification was not a matter of cold, academic speculation. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Beza Defended Justification Through Faith Alone

Beza was a staunch defender of justification through faith alone. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Turretin On The Harmony Of Paul And James On Justification

Francis Turretin on the harmony between Paul and James on justification. Continue reading →

Heidelcast For Nov 19, 2023: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (43)

In this episode Dr Clark looks at Romans 12:9–21 where Paul explains how grace affects our living. In the first part of the passage he focuses (mainly) on how we relate to one another in the church and in the second he . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Amandus Polanus On The Free Justification Of The Sinner

Amandus Polanus on the justification of the sinner before God. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: The Gospel According to John (MacArthur) Pt 17

This is part 17 in our audio series on The Gospel According to John (MacArthur). Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: The Gospel According to John (MacArthur) Pt 16

This is part 16 in our audio series on The Gospel According to John (MacArthur). Continue reading →

Heidelcast For Nov 12, 2023: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (42)

In this episode Dr Clark looks at Romans 12:3–8 and considers how grace makes us gracious. He answers a question from Kevin about those Dispensationalists who agree with the Reformed on Matthew 24 and being “left behind.” He answers a text from . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (81)

This is part 81 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (80)

This is part 80 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (79)

This is part 79 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelcast For Nov 5, 2023: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (41)

We are in part 3 of the book of Romans as Dr Clark works through Romans 12:1–2 and wrestles with what Paul means by “rational worship.” He takes two calls, one asking how it is that John MacArthur spends so much time . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (78)

This is part 77 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (77)

This is part 77 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (76)

This is part 76 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelcast For Oct 29, 2023: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (40)

We have reached the end of the second part of Romans as Dr Clark works through Romans 11:25–36 and the thorny questions surrounding Paul’s language about Jews and Gentiles in the history of redemption between the ascension of Christ and his return. . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (75)

This is part 75 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (74)

This is part 74 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (73)

This is part 73 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelcast For Oct 22, 2023: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (39)

This episode is all Romans all the time as Dr Clark works through Romans 11:11–24 where Paul explains how the stumbling of Israel was for the gracious salvation of the Gentiles, the covenantal principle administration, and how those of us who are . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (72)

This is part 72 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (71)

This is part 71 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (70)

This is part 70 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelcast For Oct 15, 2023: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (38)

In this episode Dr Clark turns to Romans 11:1–10 where Paul explains that God is indeed still saving Jews, salvation is by God’s electing grace (not race), that it is by grace, not works, and though Israel failed to obtain it, the . . . Continue reading →

Heidelcast Special: Crisis In Israel

In this special episode Dr Clark addresses the crisis in Israel. The opening audio features evangelist Greg Laurie. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (69)

This is part 69 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (68)

This is part 68 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (67)

This is part 67 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelcast For Oct 8, 2023: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (37)

In this episode Dr Clark turns to Romans 10:14–21 as Paul turns to explain how the Holy Spirit works through the preaching of the gospel to bring his elect, Jew and Gentile alike, to new life and true faith. He takes a . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (66)

This is part 66 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (65)

This is part 65 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Preview — Great Lakes Reformed Conference

It’s a preview of the Great Lakes Reformed Conference coming up on October 14, 2023 with Harrison Perkins. Continue reading →

Heidelcast For Oct 1, 2023: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (36)

In this episode Dr Clark turns to Romans 10:1–13 as Paul answers turns to answer the question, how do the elect come to new life and true faith? He answers an email from Nicolás about how to learn about Biblical textual criticism. . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (64)

This is part 64 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (63)

This is part 63 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (62)

This is part 62 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelcast For Sep 24, 2023: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (35)

In this episode Dr Clark turns to Romans 9:25–33 as Paul answers the question: why is it that not many Jews have put their trust in Jesus the Messiah? He answers a text asking whether laity should read texts from problematic authors . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: The Gospel According to John (MacArthur) Pt 15

This is part 15 in our audio series on The Gospel According to John (MacArthur). Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: The Gospel According to John (MacArthur) Pt 14

This is part 14 in our audio series on The Gospel According to John (MacArthur). Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: The Gospel According to John (MacArthur) Pt 13

This is part 13 in our audio series on The Gospel According to John (MacArthur). Continue reading →

Heidelcast For Sep 17, 2023: Q&A On How Prayer Is A Means Of Grace, A “Ginormous” Stained-Glass Jesus, And More

It’s a Q&A episode as Dr Clark takes a call from Lyquan in Utah about prayer as a means of grace; he answers a text about what to do about a “ginormous stained glass Jesus;” he answers a text about so-called New . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: The Gospel According to John (MacArthur) Pt 12

This is part 12 in our audio series on The Gospel According to John (MacArthur). Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: The Gospel According to John (MacArthur) Pt 11

This is part 11 in our audio series on The Gospel According to John (MacArthur). Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: The Gospel According to John (MacArthur) Pt 10

This is part 10 in our audio series on The Gospel According to John (MacArthur). Continue reading →

Heidelcast For Sep 10, 2023: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (34)

In this episode Dr Clark turns to Romans 9:14–24 and addresses the problem of evil and the sovereignty of God. He answers a call from Elijah about the status of unbaptized covenant children, reads a Heideltext asking about the rule of worship and offerings during worship, plays audio from Voddie Baucham on defining the adjective Reformed, and considers some strange audio from the Getting Hammered podcast concerning Mike Pence’s religion. The opening audio features Chad Vegas on the Bible Theory podcast. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: The Gospel According to John (MacArthur) Pt 9

This is part 9 in our audio series on The Gospel According to John (MacArthur). Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: The Gospel According to John (MacArthur) Pt 8

This is part 8 in our audio series on The Gospel According to John (MacArthur). Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: The Gospel According to John (MacArthur) Pt 7

This is part 7 in our audio series on The Gospel According to John (MacArthur). Continue reading →

Heidelcast For Sep 3, 2023: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (33)

In this episode Dr Clark turns to Romans 9:6–13, explains what Paul means when he says “not all from Israel are Israel,” and what Paul says about the spirituality of the Abrahamic covenant and its connections to the New Covenant in Paul’s . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: The Gospel According to John (MacArthur) Pt 6

This is part 6 in our audio series on The Gospel According to John (MacArthur). Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: The Gospel According to John (MacArthur) Pt 5

This is part 5 in our audio series on The Gospel According to John (MacArthur). Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: The Gospel According to John (MacArthur) Pt 4

This is part 4 in our audio series on The Gospel According to John (MacArthur). Continue reading →

Heidelcast For August 27, 2023: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (32)

In this episode Dr Clark turns to Romans 9:1–5, where Paul begins to answer the question: why aren’t Jews receiving Jesus as the Messiah? He also answers a Heideltext from Jeremy about parallels between church history and our time. The opening audio . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: The Gospel According to John (MacArthur) Pt 3

This is part 3 in our audio series on The Gospel According to John (MacArthur). Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: The Gospel According to John (MacArthur) Pt 2

This is part 2 in our audio series on The Gospel According to John (MacArthur). Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: The Gospel According to John (MacArthur) Pt 1

This is part 1 in our audio series on The Gospel According to John (MacArthur). Continue reading →

Heidelcast For August 20, 2023: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (31)

In this episode Dr Clark turns to Romans 8:31—39, where we see the Apostle comforts believers with the glorious truths of the perseverance of the saints and the high priestly work of Christ for us. He also answers a questions from David . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (61)

This is part 61 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (60)

This is part 60 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (59)

This is part 59 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelcast For August 13, 2023: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (30)

In this episode Dr Clark turns to Romans 8:28–30, where Paul explains the golden chain. Dr Clark also answers a questions asking why Reformed ministers no longer wear white robes, how does a one know that he is called to the pastoral . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (58)

This is part 58 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (57)

This is part 57 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (56)

This is part 56 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelcast For August 6, 2023: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (29)

In this episode Dr Clark turns to Romans 8:18–27, where we see the Apostle giving us (believers) reason to persevere, grounded in eschatology, and the presence of the Holy Spirit with believers. He also analyzes a fascinating clip from the Seinfeld Show, . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (55)

This is part 55 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (54)

This is part 54 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (53)

This is part 53 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelcast For July 30, 2023: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (28)

In this episode Dr Clark turns to Romans 8:1–17, where Paul explains what it means to for Christians to be adopted sons, in Christ, living in the covenant of grace. He reads mail from Jim, who’s becoming Reformed; from David about the . . . Continue reading →

Heidelcast For July 23, 2023: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (27)

In this episode Dr Clark turns to Romans 8:1–11, where Paul resumes his discussion of sanctification but only after he re-states the good news. The opening audio features Megyn Kelly from her podcast explaining why she is no longer using preferred pronouns. . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (52)

This is part 52 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (51)

This is part 51 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (50)

This is part 50 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelcast For July 16, 2023: It’s A Q&A Palooza!

It’s 90 minutes of calls, texts, emails, comments, and questions. Did the Reformed (e.g., Calvin) hold to a continuationist view of the gifts? Did the Reformed hold to common grace and the free offer of the gospel etc? How do we read . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (49)

This is part 49 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (48)

This is part 48 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (47)

This is part 47 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Finding The Heidelcast On Google Podcasts

There has been some confusion among Google Podcast listeners as to how to find the Heidelcast on Google Podcasts. The Google feed changed several months ago. It is now here. Subscribe here. All the Episodes of the Heidelcast Subscribe To the Heidelblog . . . Continue reading →

Heidelcast For July 9, 2023: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (26)

In this episode Dr Clark works through with Romans 7:15–25, where Paul continues to meditate on the problem of the Christian’s experience in sanctification. For more on these see the resources in the show notes. The opening audio features Chad Vegas from . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (46)

This is part 46 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (45)

This is part 45 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (44)

This is part 44 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelcast For July 2, 2023: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (25)–Updated

In this episode Dr Clark picks up with Romans 7:4, where Paul is explaining our new relation, in Christ, to the covenant of works and then turns to the problem of the Christian’s experience in sanctification. For more on these see the . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (43)

This is part 43 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (42)

This is part 42 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (41)

This is part 41 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelcast For June 25, 2023: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (24)

In this episode Dr Clark works through Romans 7:1–7, where Paul turns to our new relation to the covenant of works now that we are in Christ. For more on these see the resources in the show notes. He answers mail from . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (40)

This is part 40 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (39)

This is part 39 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (38)

This is part 38 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelcast For June 18, 2023: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (23)

In this episode Dr Clark works through Romans 6:12–23, continuing to consider Paul’s teaching about the union of the believer with Christ’s death to sin and his union with Christ’s resurrection life. What does it mean when Paul says that “sin shall . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (37)

This is part 37 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (36)

This is part 36 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (35)

This is part 35 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelcast For June 11, 2023: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (22)

In this episode Dr Clark works through Romans 6:2–11, considering Paul’s teaching about the union of the believer with Christ’s death to sin and Christ’s resurrection life. He touches on differences between the covenants of works and grace and on the nature . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (34)

This is part 34 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (33)

This is part 33 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (32)

This is part 32 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelcast For June 4, 2023: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (21)

In this episode Dr Clark turns to Romans 6:1 where he considers Paul’s answer to the question: should we sin that grace may abound? He also answers questions about eschatology (already and not yet), on whether Thomas Aquinas was a believer, whether . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (31)

This is part 31 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (30)

This is part 30 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (29)

This is part 29 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelcast Q&A For May 28, 2023 On The Holy Spirit In The Old Testament, “General Equity Theonomy,” Baptismal Regeneration And More

In this episode Dr Clark returns to Romans 5:12–21 and answers emails about Romans 11 and question from a Baptist listener who asks, in effect, what the Reformed think that baptism does in Canons of Dort 1.17 (and in 1 Cor 7:14). The opening audio is from the Theocast podcast. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (28)

This is part 28 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (27)

This is part 27 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (26)

This is part 26 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelcast: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (20)

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (25)

This is part 25 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (24)

This is part 24 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (23)

This is part 23 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelcast For May 14, 2023: Q&A: Can Baptists Be Reformed? On Confirmation, Sanctification and the Fear of God, the Nature/Grace Distinction

In this episode Dr Clark interrupts the Romans series to take calls and answer questions on whether Baptists can be Reformed, on the history of confirmation, on growing in sanctification and the filial fear of the Lord after a period of sin, . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (22)

This is part 22 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (21)

This is part 21 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (20)

This is part 20 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelcast: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (19)

In this episode Dr Clark looks at Romans 5:12–21 on Paul’s federal (i.e., covenant) theology and answers a question asking for recommendations of some good commentaries on Romans for laymen and a question whether the regulative principle of worship is a Westminster . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (19)

This is part 19 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (18)

This is part 18 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (17)

This is part 17 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. He shows the impossibility of remaking Jesus into a modern liberal preacher. Continue reading →

Heidelcast: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (18)

In this episode Dr Clark looks at Romans 5:1–11 and answers questions about the compatibility of Christianity with the Masonic Lodge, on how “prepping” coheres with the Reformed doctrine of providence, on an English translation of Augustine’s On the Trinity, on Martin . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (16)

This is part 16 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. He shows the impossibility of divorcing doctrine from Jesus’ own teaching. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (15)

This is part 15 in our series from Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. He is discussing the impossibility of separating doctrine from Christianity. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (14)

This is part 14 in our series in which Machen explains the importance of a particular doctrine. Continue reading →

Heidelcast: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (17)

The series on Romans continues! The opening audio clip features Michael Shellenberger from the Joe Rogan podcast. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (13)

This is part 13 in our series in which Machen shows the importance of doctrine, even if it means one Apostle must correct another. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (12)

This is part 12 in our series. In this episode Machen explains how the founders of Christianity get to say what it is. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (11)

This is part 11 in our series. In this episode Machen discusses the penchant of theological liberals to use traditional Christian language in less than orthodox ways. Continue reading →

Heidelcast: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (16)

The series on Romans continues! The opening audio clip features Michael Shellenberger from the Joe Rogan podcast. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (10)

This is part 10 in our series. In this episode Machen continues his discussion of educational choice and what happens to freedom when that is lost. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (9)

This is part 9 in our series. In this episode Machen turns his attention (ch. 2) to the state of education. Though he published the book 100 years ago, it could have been written last week. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (8)

This is part 8 in our series on Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (7)

This is part 7 in our series on Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. Continue reading →

Heidelcast: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (15)

In this episode Dr Clark looks at Romans 4:1–3 and considers what indeed was gained by Abraham and how. Was it by works or through faith alone? What does “and it was counted to him for righteousness” mean? He also answers . . . Continue reading →

Heidelcast: Is Confessional Reformed Theology Antinomian?

At the most recent Shepherds Conference held at Grace Community Church, GCC pastor/elder Phil Johnson responded, at some length, to some criticisms of The Gospel According to Jesus, which criticisms were published here in 2019. Continue reading →

Heidelcast: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (14)

In this episode Dr Clark looks at Romans 3:27–31 and consider’s what Paul meant by “the law of faith” and “outside the law” and whether Luther was correct to add “alone” to his translation of Romans 3:28. He answers a call from David . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (6)

This is part 5 in our series on Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. In this episode Dr Clark describes the so-called “social gospel.” Continue reading →

Heidelcast: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (13)

In this episode Dr Clark looks at Romans 3:25–26 and looks at Paul’s appeal to the atonement, the progressive of redemption and revelation, the unity of the covenant of grace, and more. He also answers questions from Shane about Alcoholics Anonymous, from Michael . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (5)

This is part 5 in our series on Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. In this episode Dr Clark describes the so-called “social gospel.” Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (4)

This is part 4 in our series on Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. In this episode Dr Clark describes the so-called “social gospel.” Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (3)

This is part 3 in our series on Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism. In this episode Dr Clark describes the so-called “social gospel.” Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (2)

The series on Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism continues. Continue reading →

Heidelcast: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (12)

In this episode Dr Clark looks at Romans 3:21–24 and considers Paul’s response to the Judaizers about the nature of the law and the gospel. The Judaizers tried to cheat, as it were, by lowering the standard. Paul reminded them and us . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Christianity & Liberalism (1)

Machen’s 1923 book, Christianity and Liberalism, is still relevant and maybe more so now than ever before. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Godfrey On Why Calvin Rejected Theonomy (3)

Bob Godfrey explains why Calvin wasn’t a theonomist. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Godfrey On Why Calvin Rejected Theonomy (2)

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Heidelcast Special: Chad Vegas On Covenant and Baptism (6)

This is a special episode of the Heidelcast and a special series featuring my dear friend and colleague in ministry, Chad Vegas, pastor of Sovereign Grace Bakersfield. He’s been walking his congregation from a Baptist to a Reformed understanding of covenant theology . . . Continue reading →

Heidelcast Special: Chad Vegas On Covenant and Baptism (5)

Heidelcast Special: Chad Vegas On Covenant and Baptism (4)

Heidelcast Special: Chad Vegas On Covenant and Baptism (3)

Heidelcast Special: Chad Vegas On Covenant And Baptism (2)

Heidelcast Special: Chad Vegas On Covenant And Baptism (1)

This is a special episode of the Heidelcast and special series featuring my dear friend and colleague in ministry, Chad Vegas, pastor of Sovereign Grace Bakersfield. He’s been walking his congregation from a Baptist to a Reformed understanding of covenant theology and . . . Continue reading →

Heidelcast: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (11)

In this episode Dr Clark looks at Romans 3:9–20 and considers Paul’s quotation of a chain of passages from the Psalms, Proverbs, and the Prophets about how corrupt we are, by nature, after the fall as he bring the law/sin section of . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Godfrey On Why Calvin Rejected Theonomy (1)

Heidelminicast: Muether Explains The Attraction Of Theonomy (8)

Heidelcast: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (10)

In this episode Dr Clark looks at Romans 3:1–8 in light of last week’s discussion of Paul’s distinction between a purely external relation to the covenant of grace and an internal relation to the covenant of grace. What advantage has the Jew? “Much . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Muether Explains The Attraction Of Theonomy (7)

Heidelminicast: Muether Explains The Attraction Of Theonomy (6)

Heidelminicast: Muether Explains The Attraction Of Theonomy (5)

Heidelminicast: Muether Explains The Attraction Of Theonomy (4)

Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (9)

In this episode Dr Clark looks at Romans 2:24–29. He answers a emails from from Joni, about last summer’s conference with Rosaria Butterfield, from Jonathan, asking about commentaries on 1 Thessalonians, from Frederick about a classical education conference featuring some well-known evangelicals . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Muether Explains The Attraction Of Theonomy (3)

Heidelminicast: Muether Explains The Attraction Of Theonomy (2)

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Heidelminicast: Muether Explains The Attraction Of Theonomy

John Muether explains the attraction of theonomy. Continue reading →

Heidelcast For February 12, 2023: With Chris Gordon On Why You Should Not Go To Moscow

In this episode Abounding Grace Radio’s Chris Gordon joins Dr Clark to answer emails and to explain why you should not move to Moscow. They answer email from L asking for further explanation about how the Apostle Peter was not a Baptist, . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On Two Reasons For Christian Schools

All the Episodes of the Heidelcast How To Subscribe To Heidelmedia On Twitter @Heidelcast How To Support Heidelmedia: use the donate button below Subscribe in Apple Podcast Subscribe directly via RSS New Way To Call The Heidelphone: Voice Memo On Your Phone . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On The Central Verse Of Galatians

Heidelminicast: Beza On Resistance To Tyrants

Theodore Beza on resistance to tyrants. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Machen On What The Minister Can Do That No One Else Can

Machen: Ministers can do what no other official can do. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Trueman On The Problem With Some Anti-2K Rhetoric

Heidelminicast: Gottschalk—Young, Restless, & Augustinian

Heidelcast: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (8)

In this episode Dr Clark looks at Romans 2:17–24 in light of last week’s discussion of the New Perspective on Paul and the problem of the relations between Jewish and Gentile Christians in the first-century church. He answers a Heideltext from R, . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Hill On The Eschatology of Jude’s Grandsons

Charles Hill explains the significance of the testimony of Jude’s grandsons for our eschatology. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: S M Baugh On Christ’s Rule In The Midst Of His Enemies

S. M. Baugh on what 1 Corinthians 15 says about Christ ruling now, in the midst of his enemies until Christ returns. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Strimple Contra Postmillennialism (7)

All the Episodes of the Heidelcast How To Subscribe To Heidelmedia On Twitter @Heidelcast How To Support Heidelmedia: use the donate (on the HB) Subscribe in Apple Podcast Subscribe directly via RSS New Way To Call The Heidelphone: Voice Memo On Your . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Strimple Contra Postmillennialism (6)

Strimple questions Gentry’s history of postmillennialism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Strimple Contra Postmillennialism (5)

Bob Strimple continues his critique not only of the conclusions of the theonomic postmillennialists but also of how they arrive at their conclusions. Continue reading →

Heidelcast For January 29, 2023: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (7)

In this episode, Dr. Clark continues the Heidelcast series on Romans, beginning with a look at the “New Perspective on Paul” (NPP) and the question of Jews and Gentiles in the early church. Dr. Clark breaks down how the NPP affects Reformed . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Strimple Contra Postmillennialism (4)

You should hear Bob Strimple’s critique of postmillennialism (and the preterist reading of Matthew 24 and the Revelation). Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Strimple Contra Postmillennialism (3)

Bob Strimple continues his critique of postmillennialism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Strimple Contra Postmillennialism (2)

Bob Strimple continues his critique of theonomic postmillennialism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Strimple Contra Postmillennialism (1)

Bob Strimple critiques theonomic postmillennialism. Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Strimple Critiques Theonomy (2)

These are some of our favorite Heidelquotes. Something to think about from the Heidelcast. If you are subscribed to the Heidelcast or the Heidelblog (see below) you will receive these episodes automatically. All the Episodes of the Heidelcast How To Subscribe To Heidelmedia . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Strimple Replies To Theonomy

Bob Strimple Replied to Theonomy in 1999. You should hear it. Continue reading →

Heidelcast For January 22, 2023: Q&A

In this episode, Dr. Clark opens the phones for a Q&A session! He also calls and texts from Ernestine, Danett, David, Brennan, and Jackson on issues like controversial figures in the broader Christian community, the Ten Commandments, and which theological books are . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Our Undoubted, Holy Catholic Faith

Heidelminicast: Dorothy Sayers On the Root Cause Of The Sexual Revolution

Heidelminicast: Leaving Reformed Orthodoxy

Getting The Gospel Right: The Heidelcast, The Pactum Podcast, NoCo Radio, And Theocast

This is a special episode of the Heidelcast recorded together with my friends Mike Abendroth, from No Compromise Radio, Pat Abendroth and Mike Grimes from the Pactum Podcast, and Jon Moffit and Justin Perdue of Theocast podcast. We gathered last Friday evening . . . Continue reading →

Heidelminicast: Justin Martyr On The Abiding Validity of the Moral Law

Heidelcast For January 15, 2023: Sin, Salvation, & Service: The Threefold Truth Of Romans (6)

In this episode, Dr. Clark continues the Heidelcast series on Romans, looking more in-depth at chapter 2. In previous episodes, Dr. Clark has unpacked total depravity and reprobation as described in Romans 1. Now, we see the role of the law, focusing . . . Continue reading →