The Reformanda Initiative
Leonardo De Chirico, Reid Karr, Clay Kannard
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23. Ben Shapiro Encounters Vatican II Theology
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10/06/20 • 23 min
What is the Gospel according Bishop Barron and Vatican II Theology? Listen as Reid Karr analyzes an interview that took place between celebrity political commentator, Ben Shapiro and celebrity Roman Catholic Bishop, Robert Barron.
63. Should Evangelicals pray with Roman Catholics?
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12/02/23 • 35 min
In this episode we discuss a very practical and important question: Should Evangelicals pray with Roman Catholics?
84. After Pope Francis: Facing the Truth about His Legacy
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04/22/25 • 41 min
In this episode, we examine the implications of Pope Francis's death and openly discuss the future direction of the Roman Catholic Church. As evangelicals committed to biblical clarity, we ask if evangelicals should look for silver linings in a papacy that has distorted gospel truth. Join us as we courageously explore why honest critique matters.
Episode notes:
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/pope-francis-roman-church-legacy/
https://evangelicalfocus.com/europe/30881/francis-the-latin-american-pope-who-sought-the-evangelical-embrace-died
20. Assessing the legacy of Pope John Paul II from an Evangelical Perspective
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06/01/20 • 32 min
Karol Wojtyła (1920-2005), since1978 better known as Pope John Paul II, has been one of the most influential men of the 20th century. The centenary of his birth is a useful opportunity to reflect on his legacy. Many Evangelicals have very positive things to say about him. Are their positive evaluations fair or are they lacking? Listen as we answer the question, "How do we assess John Paul II’s legacy?" Because of the stature of the man, the question is overwhelming in every respect, but one that must be answered.
Episode Resources:
- Vatican File 176. “Totus tuus” (to Mary). The Unsettled Legacy of John Paul II One Hundred Years since His Birth (http://vaticanfiles.org/en/2020/06/vf176/)
- Leonardo De Chirico's book, A Christian's Pocket Guide to Mary: Mother of God?
17. An interview with Dr. Michael Reeves on The Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification (JDDJ)
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04/30/20 • 45 min
An interview with Prof. Michael Reeves, President and Professor of Theology at Union School of Theology, UK. Author of books such as The Unquenchable Flame. Discovering the Heart of the Reformation (2010) and (with Tim Chester), Why The Reformation Still Matters (2016).
On October 31, 1999, the Roman Catholic Church and the Lutheran World Federation signed ‘The Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification’ (JDDJ), claiming that they were ‘now able to articulate a common understanding of our justification by God’s grace through faith in Christ.’ This has led many since to think that the fundamental theological differences of the Reformation have now been resolved, and that there remains little or nothing of real theological substance to prevent evangelical-Catholic unity. Professor Mark Noll, for instance, boldly declared,
If it is true, as once was repeated frequently by Protestants conscious of their anchorage in Martin Luther or John Calvin that iustificatio articulus stantis vel cadentis ecclesiae (justification is the article on which the church stands or falls), then the Reformation is over.
Is the Reformation indeed, over? Listen as Dr. Reeves helps us make sense of the JDDJ.
Episode Resources
- Learn more about Dr. Reeves and his ministry, Union Mission, at www.union-mission.org
- Read a similar interview with Dr. Reeves
- Read the 1999 Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification
- Read and sign the statement: "Is the Reformation Over? A Statement of Evangelical Convictions"
40. Same Words, Different Worlds. Do Roman Catholics and Evangelicals Believe the Same Gospel?
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09/27/21 • 31 min
Listen as we kick off season 3 of the RI Podcast by discussing Leonardo De Chirico's upcoming book, Same Words, Different Worlds. Do Roman Catholics and Evangelicals Believe the Same Gospel? (IVP Apollos, 2021).
Do Evangelical Protestants and Roman Catholics share a common orthodoxy, as promoted by initiatives such as Evangelicals and Catholics Together? Or do the profound differences between Evangelical and Catholic theology and how they view the doctrines of Christ, the Church and salvation mean they actually hold to very different gospels?
Same Words, Different Worlds explores whether Evangelicals and Catholics have the same gospel if they have core commitments that contradict. It lays out how the words used to understand the gospel are the same but differ drastically in their underlying theology.
With keen insight, Leonardo de Chirico looks at various aspects of Roman Catholic theology – including Mary, the intercession of the saints, purgatory and papal infallibility – from an Evangelical perspective to argue that theological framework of Roman Catholicism is not faithful to the biblical gospel. Only by understanding the real differences can genuine dialogue flourish.
Same Words, Different Worlds will deepen your understanding of the differences between Evangelical and Catholic theology, and how the Reformation is not over in the church today.
28. The Historical Development of Mariology and Marian Typology
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11/30/20 • 42 min
In part two we discuss how the Roman Catholic Church arrived at a fully developed Mariology from the Mary presented in the Bible. We also discuss how typology has been influential in the RCC's understanding of Mary, especially with teachings such as the Immaculate Conception, the Bodily Assumption of Mary, Mary as Mediatrix, etc.
42. Special guest Dr. Gregg Allison
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11/23/21 • 34 min
In this episode Dr. Gregg Allison of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary joins us to discuss his latest book 40 Questions About Roman Catholicism. Dr. Allison is a long time friend and contributor to the Reformanda Initiative.
19. The Roman Catholic message of May 14th: Together let's pray to our god(s), whoever or whatever that may be
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05/22/20 • 31 min
In this episode we discuss the Roman Catholic Church's latest response to addressing the worldwide Covid 19 pandemic. The RCC's response demonstrates the dangers of Vatican II theology when put into practice, and highlights its ever growing ecumenical agenda to achieve unity at the expense of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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83. More than Accretions: When the Gospel Gets a Genetic Rewrite
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04/01/25 • 46 min
Is Roman Catholicism simply weighed down by extra layers (accretions)—or has something deeper gone wrong? In this episode, we engage with Leonardo De Chirico’s Vatican File #238, where he challenges the idea that Catholic doctrine merely suffers from removable "accretions." We ask the crucial question: Does stripping away tradition uncover the Gospel, or has the original message been fundamentally altered? Join us as we examine the difference between doctrinal development and deformation—and why it matters.
Episode Resource
https://vaticanfiles.org/en/2025/03/vf238-no-longer-accretio/
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How many episodes does The Reformanda Initiative have?
The Reformanda Initiative currently has 84 episodes available.
What topics does The Reformanda Initiative cover?
The podcast is about Reformed, Christianity, Spirituality, Religion & Spirituality and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on The Reformanda Initiative?
The episode title '56. "Go to Thomas!" An invitation from Pope Francis' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Reformanda Initiative?
The average episode length on The Reformanda Initiative is 40 minutes.
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Episodes of The Reformanda Initiative are typically released every 15 days, 5 hours.
When was the first episode of The Reformanda Initiative?
The first episode of The Reformanda Initiative was released on Oct 12, 2019.
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