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The MacArthur Center Podcast

The MacArthur Center Podcast

The Master's Seminary

As The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching at The Master’s Seminary opens its doors, season one of its flagship podcast will tell the surprising, providential, compelling story of how John MacArthur became synonymous with expository preaching. From his first sermon at Grace Community Church on February 9, 1969, through his 52 years of relentless, verse-by-verse exposition from the New Testament, John has modeled a simple idea: that the Bible is clear and the preacher’s task is to patiently explain that meaning to his audience. This documentary-style season will look at Grace Community Church, which during John’s 52-year ministry has grown from a small, nondescript church in the middle of the San Fernando Valley into one of the largest, most influential churches in the United States. These eight episodes will tell the story of John’s calling into pastoral ministry and explain why, and how, he preaches the way he does. It will also trace his involvement in controversies and look at how he preaches during cultural upheaval and personal suffering. Don’t miss season one of The MacArthur Center podcast.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The MacArthur Center Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The MacArthur Center Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The MacArthur Center Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The MacArthur Center Podcast - Episode 6: Eschatology

Episode 6: Eschatology

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03/05/24 • 71 min

Of all the theological categories in the Bible, eschatology—the study of things pertaining to the end—may be the most neglected. Otherwise sound and biblical teachers often avoid the topic either because they don’t think the Bible is clear about how the world will end or they don’t think it matters. Through his decades of ministry, John MacArthur has never shied away from teaching the entire Bible, including the prophetic parts. This episode explores what MacArthur actually believes about things to come. We’ll join host Austin Duncan at the porch of the Gloria hotel in Jerusalem where he asks several Bible scholars about Israel's role in the end times. We’ll also see what an Irish theologian named Darby, Kirk Cameron, and the word leaky have to do with the end of the world and your final days. See why Christians can, and must, live with hope.

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The MacArthur Center Podcast - Episode 7: MacArthur and the Government

Episode 7: MacArthur and the Government

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11/09/22 • 64 min

On July 26th, 2020, California’s government leaders said the worship service at Grace Community Church was an illegal gathering. John MacArthur called it “a peaceful protest.” Why did the church defy the state and county’s health mandates? This episode, the penultimate of season two, goes behind-the-scenes of MacArthur and Grace Church’s lawsuit against Los Angeles County. Beyond that, we go to Washington D.C., then north of the border, and back to a 1975 MacArthur sermon to show that Christians should submit to government, resist at times, while always preaching the gospel to their political leaders. Tune in for a crash-course in political theology: truth Christians will likely need in the coming years.
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The MacArthur Center Podcast - Episode 1: MacArthur and the Fundamentalists
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03/08/22 • 63 min

Where did John MacArthur come from? What theological heritage shaped him? Was it a denomination, a movement, a school, or a man? Those questions kick off season two of The MacArthur Center podcast. This episode looks specifically at John's father, and the MacArthur's tenuous relationship with the fundamentalist movement. It also dives into the history of that movement, and John's time at Bob Jones University, where this southern California kid accumulated a few demerits at one of the flagship institutions of American fundamentalism.
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The MacArthur Center Podcast - Bonus Episode: MacArthur and the Puritans

Bonus Episode: MacArthur and the Puritans

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09/07/22 • 14 min

If you appreciate John MacArthur’s preaching—particularly how he takes such an in-depth, thorough look at each text—you can thank a Puritan. Who were these men of God from centuries ago? And why do they have a particularly powerful influence not just on MacArthur, but on many of the most effective expositors in the world today? Find out in MacArthur and the Puritans, a bonus episode that previews the Puritan Conference, October 5-7 at Grace Community Church, To register, and see the world-class lineup of speakers, go to puritanconference.org.
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The MacArthur Center Podcast - Episode 5: MacArthur and Rome

Episode 5: MacArthur and Rome

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08/24/22 • 52 min

Throughout his ministry, John MacArthur has consistently criticized and condemned the Catholic church and the Pope who leads it. That’s in stark contrast to many evangelicals today who downplay the historical differences between Catholics and Protestants. To explain why John draws a clear line in this debate, this episode visits a slum in Calcutta, India, a small town in 16th century Germany, and a hotel conference room in Florida. Tune in for this journey around the world that looks at the differences between the biblical gospel of salvation in Christ alone and a message that has deceived countless people.
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The MacArthur Center Podcast - Episode 3: MacArthur and the Russians

Episode 3: MacArthur and the Russians

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06/01/22 • 52 min

Few American pastors are more respected, or more influential, in the Russian-speaking world than John MacArthur. His ministry has spread throughout Ukraine and Russia since before the Iron Curtain fell in 1991. During the current war, his ministry continues to have a profound, personal impact through missionary friends, training centers, and ministry partners both in the States and across the former Soviet Union. As this timely episode focuses on John and Grace Community Church’s missions endeavors in Ukraine and Russia, it looks at what effective, soul-saving, church-building missions looks like in any country.
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The MacArthur Center Podcast - Episode 6: MacArthur and His Critics

Episode 6: MacArthur and His Critics

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10/19/22 • 58 min

For pastors, criticism comes with the job. It's a reality for nearly everyone in ministry, especially those preaching the whole counsel of God. So how should pastors, or any Christian for that matter, handle the criticism that's sure to come? What do you say when someone accuses you of unbiblical teaching, or unfairly maligns your character? John MacArthur has learned more than a few lessons on how to respond to the critics throughout his 53 years of pastoral ministry. There have been lots of public critiques of his theology. And plenty have found something negative to say about his personality, tone, and leadership. This episode draws out lessons on handling criticism from his life, particularly a time in the late 80s when MacArthur travelled to Limerick Pennsylvania to defend himself against charges of heresy.
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The MacArthur Center Podcast - Season 2 Full-Length Trailer

Season 2 Full-Length Trailer

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03/02/22 • 3 min

When John MacArthur was coming of age in the 1950s and 60s, what person, Christian institution, or movement entrusted him with the work of the ministry? And in turn, how has he entrusted the truth to the next generation? Explore who influenced John, and how he's influenced the church, in season 2 of The MacArthur Center podcast. This season is titled The Entrusted: The Convictions and Legacy of John MacArthur. Listen to the trailer and subscribe today. Season 2 launches on Tuesday, March 8th.
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The MacArthur Center Podcast - Episode 8: Faithful

Episode 8: Faithful

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10/28/21 • 56 min

For 52 years and counting, John MacArthur has pastored Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California. Today, he is an example to all of us—particularly pastors—of perseverance. How has he remained in the arena for all those years? And why hasn’t he thought of retirement? In this final episode of season one, we’ll consider the sum of it all: the portrait of faithful endurance. And we’re going to find out how each of us can have a life and ministry of faithfulness, no matter the length of our days.
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The MacArthur Center Podcast - Episode 8: MacArthur and His Successor

Episode 8: MacArthur and His Successor

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12/21/22 • 69 min

Who will succeed John MacArthur? Who will carry on the God-centered, biblical-grounded, expository ministry that he’s built over the past half-century? John MacArthur has always had a succession plan. For decades, he’s known exactly how he wants the ministry to carry on at Grace Community Church when he’s gone. This episode looks at his succession plan. It also, with the help of John Piper, Sinclair Ferguson, Tony Reinke, David Gibson, and Geoffrey Chang, explores how any of us who love the church can think wisely about passing truth to the next generation.
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How many episodes does The MacArthur Center Podcast have?

The MacArthur Center Podcast currently has 27 episodes available.

What topics does The MacArthur Center Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Preachers, Christianity, Society & Culture, Legacy, Preaching, Religion & Spirituality, Documentary, Podcasts and Life.

What is the most popular episode on The MacArthur Center Podcast?

The episode title 'Episode 6: Eschatology' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The MacArthur Center Podcast?

The average episode length on The MacArthur Center Podcast is 47 minutes.

How often are episodes of The MacArthur Center Podcast released?

Episodes of The MacArthur Center Podcast are typically released every 27 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of The MacArthur Center Podcast?

The first episode of The MacArthur Center Podcast was released on May 5, 2021.

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