Full Proof Theology
Chase Davis
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Episode 2 - Dr. Don Payne on Sanctification, Theological Method, and the Barmen Declaration
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09/04/20 • 55 min
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Don Payne, Associate Professor of Theology and Christian Formation at Denver Seminary, on sanctification, theological method, modernism, fundamentalism, and the Barmen Declaration.
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132 - William Wolfe on Fighting the Liberal Drift in the SBC
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04/15/24 • 53 min
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Center for Baptist Leadership - https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/
Standing for Freedom - https://www.standingforfreedom.com/
Christ Over All - https://christoverall.com/
American Reformer - https://americanreformer.org/
Founders Ministries - https://founders.org/
Conservative Baptist Network - https://conservativebaptistnetwork.com/
Summary
In this episode of Full Proof Theology, Chase Davis interviews William Wolfe, the executive director of the Center for Baptist Leadership and Organization. They discuss the importance of the Southern Baptist Convention and its impact on American life. They also delve into the role of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) and its failure to defend conservative Southern Baptist interests. They highlight the need for a conservative president in the Southern Baptist Convention to appoint the right people to committees and trustees. They also address the issue of sexual abuse within the convention and emphasize the importance of biblical justice and due process. In this conversation, William Wolfe and Chase Davis discuss the need for reform within the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). They highlight the importance of upholding biblical standards of justice and rejecting the crisis narrative that has been used to weaken the SBC. They also discuss the upcoming SBC presidential election and the qualities that conservatives should look for in a candidate. They emphasize the need for a president who supports the law amendment, financial transparency, conservative reform-minded trustees, and strengthening the boundaries of SBC cooperation. They also address concerns about the law amendment and the importance of passing it to maintain the SBC's commitment to complementarianism.
Takeaways
The Southern Baptist Convention is the largest Protestant Christian denomination in America and its health and theological purity are crucial not only for Southern Baptists but for all Christians.
The Center for Baptist Leadership aims to revitalize the Southern Baptist Convention, defend it from external threats, and provide a better Baptist voice in the public square.
The Southern Baptist Convention can be reformed by electing a conservative president who appoints the right people to committees and trustees, leading to a change in direction.
The issue of sexual abuse within the Southern Baptist Convention should be addressed with biblical justice, ensuring care for potential victims and protection for potential falsely accused individuals. The Southern Baptist Convention needs to reject the crisis narrative and focus on upholding biblical standards of justice.
Conservatives should look for a presidential candidate who supports the law amendment, financial transparency, conservative reform-minded trustees, and strengthening the boundaries of SBC cooperation.
Passing the law amendment is crucial to maintaining the SBC's commitment to complementarianism and preventing the slide into theological liberalism.
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120 - Michael Foster on Church Planting (But Not Ghey)
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01/22/24 • 69 min
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Michael Foster on X - https://twitter.com/thisisfoster
It’s Good to be a Man - https://itsgoodtobeaman.com/
This is Foster - https://www.thisisfoster.com/
Ezra Institute - https://www.ezrainstitute.com/training-programs/runneracademy/
Summary
In this episode, Chase Davis interviews Michael Foster, a pastor and church planter, about various topics related to church planting and masculinity. They discuss the cool factor in church planting, the importance of authenticity and tradition, and the pitfalls of the pastor as entrepreneur model. They also explore the need for a masculine church culture and the balance between imitation and individuality in pastoral leadership. Overall, the conversation highlights the challenges and opportunities in church planting and offers insights for future church planters. In this conversation, Michael Foster discusses various topics related to masculinity and the church. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the times and interacting with ideas. The success of his book, 'It's Good to Be a Man,' is attributed to its sincerity and compassionate approach to men's issues. Foster also addresses the tendency in evangelicalism to squash men's desires and the need for a doctrine of desires. He introduces his new podcast, 'This Is Foster,' which focuses on practical topics for men. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of embracing biblical masculinity and encouraging men to pursue godly ambitions.
Takeaways
Church planting should focus on reaching the people in the community and making disciples in a way that is accessible and relevant to them.
Authenticity and tradition are important in creating a masculine church culture that appeals to men and addresses their needs.
The pastor as entrepreneur model can lead to a constant need for innovation and can distract from the core mission of the church.
Church planters should prioritize building a strong church planting team and focus on the substance of ministry rather than imitating a specific pastor or model.
Balancing imitation and individuality in pastoral leadership is crucial, as men naturally want to imitate older men but also desire authenticity and personal growth.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:11 The Cool Factor in Church Planting
06:31 Michael Foster's Church Planting Journey
14:21 The Need for Authenticity in Church Planting
19:22 Creating a Masculine Church Culture
24:03 The Pitfalls of the Pastor as Entrepreneur
30:52 The Importance of Tradition in Church Planting
32:01 The Franchise and Boutique Models of Church Planting
42:16 The Future of Church Planting
44:12 Balancing Imitation and Individuality in Pastoral Leadership
45:09 Understanding the Times and Interacting with Ideas
49:01 The Success of 'It's Good to Be a Man'
57:12 The Pietistic Impulse in Evangelicalism
58:07 Squashing Men's Desires in American Evangelicalism
01:05:22 The Practical Side of 'It's Good to Be a Man'
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158 - The "God Bless The USA Bible" and Election Results
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11/18/24 • 42 min
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Summary
In this episode, Chase Davis discusses the recent election results, expressing excitement over Trump's victory and reflecting on the implications for Christian values in America. He analyzes the shifting political landscape, particularly how various states voted, and emphasizes the need for pastors to be courageous in addressing political issues. The conversation also delves into the controversial 'God Bless the USA Bible' endorsed by Trump, exploring its significance and the reactions it has garnered. Throughout, Davis advocates for a more Christian America and encourages listeners to engage with their faith in the political sphere.
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66 - C. R. Wiley on Contextualizing to a Culture of Death
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10/17/22 • 43 min
In this interview with Chris Wiley, we explore the strategy of contextualization. Church planters and Christians in the 20th and 21st centuries have been thinking about contextualization and attempting to use it as a means to reach people with the gospel. It is the normative approach to being “missional” in the American context.
While the church has always been a people of mission, carrying God’s gospel message to the ends of the earth, in the mid-20th century many Christian thinkers began to reconsider older approaches to Christian mission. Wiley casts doubt on the usefulness and fruitfulness of this endeavor particularly as it relates to a post-Christian culture of death. He ties contextualization to ideological movements in the 19th Century.
Bio from crwiley.com: “C. R. Wiley’s childhood was like something out of a story by Roald Dahl.
It was full of vacancies. He was a ward of the state for a time. (Imagine living at the DMV and you have a sense of what that was like.) And he hated the 8th grade so much that he took it twice.
Fortunately his imagination filled in what life left out. He drew a lot and actually got pretty good at it.
Besides writing for magazines and publishing books he has been a pastor (still is!), a college professor, a commercial real estate investor, a landlord (still that, too!), and a building contractor.
He has been happily married for over 30 years and he has three grown children. He resides in the state of Washington.
He has written for Touchstone Magazine, Modern Reformation, Sacred Architecture, The Imaginative Conservative, Front Porch Republic, National Review Online, and First Things, among others. His most recent book is, In the House of Tom Bombadil (2021). He is also the author of, The Household and the War for the Cosmos published by Canon Press (2019). His short fiction has appeared in The Mythic Circle (published by the Mythopoeic Society) and elsewhere, and the first book in his young adult fantasy series, The Purloined Boy was published by Canonball Books (2017). He is a board member of the Academy of Philosophy and Letters, as well as New Saint Andrews College.”
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31 - Why A Theological Community Matters
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11/22/21 • 21 min
In this episode, I discuss my experience at the Evangelical Theological Society annual conference (2021) and why a community of theologians is so crucial.
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100 - Scott Yenor on the Anatomy of a Cancellation and Wokeness at Texas A&M
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08/07/23 • 47 min
In this conversation with Scott Yenor, Senior Director of State Coalitions at the Claremont Institute, we discuss what happened when just last year, the mob came for Scott, attempting to cancel him, after a talk he gave on the importance of the family. We explore an article he wrote on this attempted cancellation made against him in First Things as well as the topic of patriarchy. We also dive into a report he made on wokeness on Texas A&M through top down diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
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Professor of Political Science at Boise State “Scott Yenor is a Professor of Political Science at Boise State University, where he teaches political philosophy. He lives in Meridian, Idaho with his wife, Amy, and his five children. He earned his Ph.D. from Loyola University, Chicago (2000) and his B.A. from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (1993).” https://www.boisestate.edu/sps-politicalscience/faculty/scott-yenor/
“Anatomy of a Cancellation” - https://www.firstthings.com/article/2023/01/anatomy-of-a-cancellation
“Churches have a duty to cultivate in their flocks a spirit of martyrdom, a willingness to pay the price for Christian witness. A church of “cultural engagement,” emphasizing niceness at the expense of doctrine, inculcates the innocence of doves without the wisdom of serpents. Supporting controversial witness is a necessity in an orthodox Christian church. The gospel is a sword; so is the law. While my cancellation was afoot, I received many handwritten notes of encouragement from my fellow parishioners. Other parishioners were solicitous for my family and my mental state when I encountered them at worship. Just as my fellow board members at Ambrose stood firm in our mission, so did my church. I am grateful.
Though churches should not teach their parishioners to run full-steam into machine-gun nests, the beauty of the martyrs is a story as old as Christendom. St. Ambrose’s courage to refuse Communion to Theodosius over the Massacre of Thessalonica was possible only because he feared God more than he feared man. As did St. Stephen in the face of stoning; as did Justin Martyr, beheaded for witnessing to Christ among the Romans; as did so many others. Such examples of faithfulness are crucial. Cancellation is not martyrdom, of course, but it is in the odor of it. And churches that recognize its nobility are much more likely to be rallying points for all that is central to Christian faith.”
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116 - James R. Wood on How Kuyper Lost the Nation and Sidelined the Church
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12/19/23 • 55 min
Summary
In this conversation, Chase Davis and James Wood discuss the origins and spread of Neo-Calvinism, with a focus on the role of Abraham Kuyper. They also explore the critique of Kuyper by Philippus Jacobus Hoedemaker and the concept of ecclesiocentrism. The tension between the church and the state is examined, highlighting the importance of the church's role in shaping society and promoting the truth. In this conversation, Chase and James R. Wood discuss the tension pastors face in meeting the expectations of their congregations. They explore the importance of leading public worship and the public significance of liturgical practices. They also delve into the role of the church in addressing social issues and empowering people to care for the homeless. The conversation highlights the need for pastors to speak wisely and apply the word of God to real human issues. They conclude by recommending resources for further reading on these topics.
Takeaways
Neo-Calvinism originated with Abraham Kuyper and spread through Dutch immigrants to North America.
Philippus Jacobus Hoedemaker critiqued Kuyper's approach, particularly his view on the relationship between the church and the state.
Ecclesiocentrism emphasizes the role of the church in shaping society and promoting the truth.
The tension between the church and the state requires careful consideration and a recognition of the church's unique social role. Pastors often face the tension of limited capacity in meeting the expectations of their congregations.
Leading public worship is considered the most important thing the church does, with significant public implications.
The word of God addresses everything and should not be limited to internal conscience forgiveness.
The church can play a role in answering social issues and empowering people to care for the homeless.
Pastors should speak wisely and apply the word of God to real human issues, providing a distinctly Christian witness.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:40 James Wood's Ordination and Role
02:23 Neo-Calvinism and Personal Experiences
07:23 The Origins and Spread of Neo-Calvinism
13:18 Abraham Kuyper and His Context
19:57 Philippus Jacobus Hoedemaker's Critique of Kuyper
29:21 Ecclesiocentrism and the Role of the Church
37:29 The Tension Between Church and State
44:57 The Tension of Limited Capacity
45:30 The Importance of Leading Public Worship
46:29 The Public Significance of Liturgical Practices
47:21 The Word and Its Addressing of Everything
48:36 The Church's Role in Answering Social Issues
49:53 Empowering People to Care for the Homeless
50:49 Pastoral Responsibilities and Speaking Wisely
52:21 Responding with the Categories of Scripture
53:19 Resources for Further Reading
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“Can the Church Still Speak?” - https://comment.org/can-the-church-still-speak/
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118 - Josh Robinson - Aliens, Demons, and the Moon Landing
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01/08/24 • 55 min
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Summary
In this episode, Chase Davis interviews Josh Robinson, an expert on topics such as Christian timekeeping, liturgical seasons, and the unseen realm. They discuss the importance of viewing time from a Christian standpoint and honoring the church calendar. They also explore the concept of interdimensional beings and how Christians should approach topics like aliens and UFOs. The conversation delves into the existence of giants and the Nephilim, as well as the possibility of entertaining demons unaware. They address the need for caution and discernment in engaging with speculative topics and online forums. The episode concludes with a discussion on the credibility of the moon landing.
Takeaways
Christian timekeeping is an important aspect of faith that can help believers view their lives from a different perspective.
Honoring the church calendar and celebrating liturgical seasons can deepen one's spiritual journey and connection to the historic church.
Engaging with the unseen realm requires discernment and a biblical understanding of angels, demons, and spiritual forces.
When exploring speculative topics like aliens and UFOs, Christians should approach them with caution and seek to discern the truth based on biblical principles.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:09 The Importance of Christian Timekeeping
03:23 Viewing Time from a Christian Standpoint
05:55 Honoring the Church Calendar
08:49 The Significance of Celebrating Lent
12:04 Exploring the Unseen Realm
15:26 Differentiating from Other Authors on Similar Topics
16:24 Engaging with Extra-Biblical Literature
19:29 Approaching Unusual Topics like Aliens and UFOs
24:28 Apprehending Interdimensional Beings
28:27 Jesus' Rule and Reign in the Nations
31:01 Eschatological Questions and Jesus' Authority
36:23 Discerning Demonic Teachings and Wickedness
37:23 Understanding the Nephilim
42:25 Explaining the Existence of Giants After the Flood
46:13 Considering the Possibility of Demonic Teachings
47:11 Addressing Speculation and Caution in Conversations
50:07 The Unreliability of Online Forums and Conspiracies
50:58 Questioning the Moon Landing
54:00 Conclusion and Closing Remarks
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157 - Michael Cassidy - American Defender of the Faith
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11/13/24 • 51 min
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Summary
In this episode of Full Proof Theology, host Chase Davis engages with guests Michael Cassidy and Davis Younts to discuss a controversial incident involving Cassidy's act of vandalism against a satanic statue in Iowa's state capitol. The conversation explores Cassidy's motivations, the legal ramifications of his actions, and the broader implications of freedom of expression and civil disobedience from a Christian perspective. The discussion also touches on biblical precedents for such actions and the societal context surrounding the incident. In this conversation, Chase Davis and R. Davis Younts discuss the implications of public religious displays, the intersection of morality and legality, and the current political climate's impact on military culture. They explore the recent actions taken by Michael Cassidy regarding a controversial statue, the challenges faced by Christians in the military, and predictions for the upcoming elections. The discussion emphasizes the importance of standing firm in faith amidst societal pressures and the need for Christians to engage actively in the political landscape.
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How many episodes does Full Proof Theology have?
Full Proof Theology currently has 162 episodes available.
What topics does Full Proof Theology cover?
The podcast is about Christianity, Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Full Proof Theology?
The episode title '69 - Glenn Moots on Magisterial Protestantism and Christian Establishment (Also Baptists)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Full Proof Theology?
The average episode length on Full Proof Theology is 49 minutes.
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Episodes of Full Proof Theology are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Full Proof Theology?
The first episode of Full Proof Theology was released on Aug 29, 2020.
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