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What did the early Christians actually expect about the future? Were they vague or symbolic, or did they have a clear picture of what was to come?

In this episode, Dr. Michael Svigel shares insights from his book Fathers on the Future, revealing that second-century leaders like Irenaeus anticipated a real, visible kingdom, Christ’s return, and a renewed world.

We’ll explore:

• How the early church imagined the future

• Common misunderstandings about their expectations

• What we can learn about hope and faith from their perspective

Even if you’re not familiar with debates about the “millennium” or the end times, this conversation offers a fascinating window into how the first Christians lived in light of what they believed was coming.

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Learn more about Michael’s work: https://fathersonthefuture.com/

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Most of us learn to pray by listening to others. But what if we could learn from the prayers of believers who have gone before us — prayers shaped by Scripture, refined through centuries, and written to form our hearts and words together?

In this episode, we talk with Jonathan Kanary about The Book of Common Prayer — what it is, how it’s structured, and why it’s one of the most deeply Protestant resources ever written. They explore how written prayers don’t replace spontaneous prayer, but actually train us for it, and how praying together with common words shapes a community in faith, humility, and love.

If you’ve ever wondered whether written prayers are “too formal” or “too high church,” this conversation will give you a fresh, surprising look at a book designed to help ordinary believers learn to pray.

We’re reposting this episode in anticipation of Reformation Day. John Henry Newman once said, "To be deep in history is to cease to be Protestant." Dr. Michael Haykin disagrees — and in this conversation, he shows why Christians today need the wisdom of the early Church Fathers.

Join us as we explore:

• What Cyprian, Athanasius, Augustine, Ignatius, Irenaeus, and Clement teach about baptism, communion, and church leadership

• Common myths about the Church Fathers and why their example of faithful, reflective living matters today

• How their pursuit of holiness can shape your daily devotion and spiritual growth

• Fun (and surprising) clarifications: Is John MacArthur a bishop? Are Presbyterians right about infant baptism?

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A follow-up to my conversation with Samuel Parkison on baptism and the faith of children. We rightly guard against false assurance—but can that caution lead us to delay baptism too long? In this episode, we explore household theology, the “paedobaptist pull,” and the danger of penalizing kids for good catechesis or “boring” testimonies. How can Baptists recover discernment without drifting into legalism or despair?

Read Samuel’s Article: https://samuelparkison.substack.com/p/the-baptist-case-for-baptizing-believing

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Many Baptists delay baptism for children, but is that really faithful to Scripture and the church’s theology? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Samuel Parkison to discuss his provocative case for baptizing believing children. We explore why hesitation often stems from fear of “false professions,” how delaying baptism can unintentionally weaken our view of membership and the sacraments, and what it looks like to encourage genuine childhood piety without lapsing into legalism. Samuel also shares practical wisdom on how pastors and congregations can discern a child’s faith, navigate questions of “re-baptism,” and recover a healthier, grace-filled culture of catechesis.

Read Samuel’s Article: https://samuelparkison.substack.com/p/the-baptist-case-for-baptizing-believing

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If you’ve ever wondered how the Bible fits together—or how its story leads us to Jesus—this episode is for you. I sit down with Dr. Jonathan Linebaugh, New Testament scholar and expert on Paul’s theology, to explore how the law, grace, and gospel fit within the grand narrative of Scripture. We talk about how Paul reads the Old Testament, why the gospel is not just good advice but good news, and how grasping the biblical story can reshape the way we live as Christians today.

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From the Archives:

Revisiting an old favorite! Think you know the Reformation? Most Protestants reject Catholic teaching—but do we really understand what was at stake? In this episode, Dr. Guillaume Bignon unpacks the real debates between Catholics and Protestants and shows why they still matter for our faith today.

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In this episode, I sit down with Wyatt Graham, Executive Director of The Davenant Institute and TGC Canada, to explore what it means for Baptists to embrace Protestant retrieval today. We trace how Baptists began as a renewal movement within the wider church, seeking to recover biblical faithfulness, and how that story speaks into our present moment.

Wyatt helps us wrestle with the dangers of fundamentalism, the temptation of fragmentation, and the hope of retrieval for shaping a deeper, more catholic, and more reformed Baptist identity. Together, we ask what it would look like for Baptists not merely to react to culture, but to recover the riches of the historic Christian tradition for the renewal of the church.

👉 Learn more about Wyatt’s work at The Davenant Institute
👉 Explore more from Wyatt at TGC Canada

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In a time when discipleship often feels like a buzzword, how do we actually form Christians who know and love the faith?

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Alex Fogleman, author of Making Disciples: Catechesis in History, Theology, and Practice. We dive into how the ancient practice of catechesis can revitalize discipleship today. From the early church’s baptismal formation to practical wisdom for modern churches, Dr. Fogleman shows how catechesis isn’t just for kids—it’s a rich, intentional process for forming mature believers in doctrine, worship, and life.

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Making Disciples: Catechesis in History, Theology, and Practice: https://a.co/d/ixZ1Vze

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What if the Baptists weren’t just a pragmatic breakaway movement—but a theologically rich tradition born out of deep conviction?

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Matthew Bingham, Associate Professor of Church History at Phoenix Seminary and author of Orthodox Radicals: Baptist Identity in the English Revolution. We talk about the real origins of the Baptist movement, the surprising ways early Baptists saw themselves in relation to the wider Reformed tradition, and what that means for evangelicals today—especially those wrestling with a pull toward higher-church traditions.

Dr. Bingham’s Books:

Orthodox Radicals: Baptist Identity in the English Revolution: https://a.co/d/7wQCMoI

A Heart Aflame for God: A Reformed Approach to Spiritual Formation: https://a.co/d/04TRmRH

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