))
A podcast hosted by Midwestern Seminary President Dr. Jason K. Allen.
The Antithesis exists to clarify the difference Christianity and every system, worldview, and religion. Armed with a big vision of God and a passion for divine grace, we help listeners to understand sound biblical doctrine and to distinguish it from ideologies that seek to take us captive (Colossians 2:8). Our burden is defensive but also offensive: we seek the destruction of intellectual and behavioral strongholds in order that we would taste the joy of a mind set free by Christ (2 Corinthi ...
For the Church Podcast with Jared C. Wilson. Another resource for the Church from Midwestern Seminary
Dr. Jason DeRouchie (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is a churchman and Research Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is a passionate teacher driven to exalt Jesus from the Old Testament and to help Christians better grasp why the initial three-fourths of the Bible matters for Christians.
On this episode of the For The Church Podcast, Jared Wilson talks with Gavin Ortlund, author of the new book Finding the Right Hills to Die On, about the ins and outs of theological triage and its importance in the local church.By Jared C. Wilson
T
The Antithesis
1
Are Women Culpable for Getting Abortions? Recovering a Moral Framework in a Therapeutic Age
1:00:07
1:00:07
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:00:07
Welcome to The Antithesis with Owen Strachan. In this timely episode, Dr. Strachan looks into the difficult yet timely issue of abortion, which has heated up even more recently with the leaked memo out of the Supreme Court. We must recover a Biblical morality in the face of the wickedness of this generation. Order “Christianity and Wokeness” here. …
This week I am delighted to welcome Dr. Andrew Hébert to the podcast. Dr. Hébert serves as the lead pastor of Paramount Baptist Church in Amarillo, Texas. He recently released a book he edited titled Shepherding Like Jesus: Returning to the Wild Idea that Character Matters in Ministry.By Jason K. Allen
T
The Antithesis
1
The Winsomeness Project Has Failed: Choosing Gospel Boldness Over Cultural Approval
42:06
42:06
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
42:06
Welcome to The Antithesis with Owen Strachan. In this episode, Dr. Strachan takes up against the obsession with “winsomeness” that has overtaken the evangelical world for the last few years. He investigates the mistaken assumptions behind wanting to appear winsome toward a world that passionately hates Christ, and encourages believers to not fall i…
P
Preaching and Preachers
1
Episode 249: The Church as a Culture of Care
22:13
22:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
22:13
This week I am delighted to welcome Dr. Dale Johnson to the podcast. Dr. Johnson serves as Director of Counseling Programs and Associate Professor of Biblical Counseling at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is an accomplished counselor and author, having published multiple works including his book The Church as a Culture of Care.…
P
Preaching and Preachers
1
Episode 248: The Beauty and Glory of the Church
18:09
18:09
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
18:09
This week I am delighted to welcome Dr. Dustin Benge to the podcast. Dr. Benge serves as Associate Professor of Biblical Spirituality and Historical Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He is an accomplished theologian and author, having published multiple works including his most recent book: The Loveliest…
T
The Antithesis
1
You Are in a Negative World, Christian: Why Being Nice Is Not a Winning Strategy
50:20
50:20
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:20
Welcome to The Antithesis with Owen Strachan. In this episode, Dr. Strachan reminds his brothers and sisters in Christ that they are living in a "negative world," a precise term that describes a world where it is a socio-political disadvantage to publicly claim the name of Christ. But take heart! Christ has overcome the world (John 16:33)! We do no…
P
Preaching and Preachers
1
Episode 247: Preaching for Sound Conversions
22:27
22:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
22:27
This week I am delighted to welcome Dr. Michael Lawrence to the podcast. Dr. Lawrence serves as the lead pastor of Hinson Baptist Church in Portland, OR, and as a council member of The Gospel Coalition. He is an accomplished author publishing multiple works including Biblical Theology in the Life of the Church, It Is Well: Expositions on Substituti…
T
The Antithesis
1
Should Women Wear Tight Leggings? A Biblical Approach to the Beauty of Modesty
1:04:14
1:04:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:04:14
Welcome to The Antithesis with Owen Strachan. In this episode, Dr. Strachan revisits the topic of modesty as he considers the viral tweet written by Brian Sauve that took over twitter several months ago. He examines what has made the topic so controversial, and gives some biblical counsel regarding modesty...both for men and for women. Order “Chris…
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, we’re going back in the archives to listen to Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz offer counsel for leaders of churches undergoing fast-paced growth.By Jared C. Wilson
This week I am delighted to welcome Dr. Alan Branch to the podcast. Dr. Branch serves as Professor of Christian Ethics here at Midwestern Seminary, and also serves as a Research Fellow in Christian Ethics for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. He is an accomplished author having published multiple books …
T
The Antithesis
1
Jesus Did Not Die for a Website: Why Church Leaders Must Guard the Gospel and Protect the Sheep
50:50
50:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:50
Welcome to The Antithesis with Owen Strachan. In this episode, Dr. Strachan charges believers to guard the good deposit of the Gospel. Order “Christianity and Wokeness” here! Follow Dr. Strachan and The Antithesis on Twitter. If you like what you hear on The Antithesis, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform! Check out the B.A.R.…
This week I am delighted to welcome Dr. Robert Yarbrough to the podcast. Dr. Yarbrough serves as Professor of New Testament at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mo. He is an accomplished scholar having published many works including his contribution to the ESV Expository Commentary on Romans, Clash of Visions: Populism and Elitism in New …
T
The Antithesis
1
Doubting Thomas: Why Born-Again Believers Must Reject Aquinas's Unbiblical Doctrine
55:44
55:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
55:44
Welcome to The Antithesis with Owen Strachan. In this episode, Dr. Strachan discusses his disagreements with Thomas Aquinas' and makes recommendations for Christians eager to learn theology. Order “Christianity and Wokeness” here! Follow Dr. Strachan and The Antithesis on Twitter. If you like what you hear on The Antithesis, be sure to subscribe on…
T
The Antithesis
1
Destabilized at Best, Destroyed at Worst: On Christianity Today’s Promotion of Evolution and Evangelical Faith
1:03:54
1:03:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:03:54
Welcome to The Antithesis with Owen Strachan. Christianity Today recently published a problematic article regarding evolution. Dr. Strachan discusses the issues surrounding the article and the effect such ideas have on Christians and the Church. Order “Christianity and Wokeness” here! Follow Dr. Strachan and The Antithesis on Twitter. If you like w…
This week I am delighted to welcome Dr. Mark Jones to the podcast. Dr. Jones is the senior minister of Faith Vancouver Church in Canada. He is also an accomplished author having written multiple books including Living for God, Knowing Christ, and his most recent work, Knowing Sin: Seeing a Neglected Doctrine Through the Eyes of the Puritans.…
P
Preaching and Preachers
1
Episode 243: Preaching on Penal Substitutionary Atonement
20:41
20:41
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
20:41
This week I am delighted to welcome Dr. Sam Storms to the podcast. Dr. Storms currently serves as the senior pastor of Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City, OK. He is also an accomplished author, publishing many articles and books including his most recent book: A Dozen Things God Did with Your Sin: And Three things He’ll Never Do with Crossway Publis…
T
The Antithesis
1
We Preach No Generic God: Apologetics That Attack Humanity’s Suppression Problem
48:16
48:16
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
48:16
Welcome to The Antithesis with Owen Strachan. In this episode, Dr. Strachan considers the important topic of apologetics- the defense of the faith. How do we defend the truth of God as delivered in scripture to a world that suppresses the true in unrighteousness? Order “Christianity and Wokeness” here! Follow Dr. Strachan and The Antithesis on Twit…
This week I am delighted to welcome Mr. Samuel Bierig to the podcast. Currently, Sam Bierig serves as Vice President of Undergraduate Studies, Dean of Spurgeon College, and Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at Spurgeon College. He is pursuing his Ph.D. here at Midwestern Seminary and recently released his own book entitled, No Neutral Words: …
T
The Antithesis
1
Why Are Men Being Named "Woman of the Year"? How to Speak the Truth in Love to An Androgynous Age
40:53
40:53
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
40:53
Welcome to The Antithesis with Owen Strachan. In this episode, Dr. Strachan investigates the transgender movement, especially in how it despises strong manhood, that is proliferating in our time and getting unprecedented attention in the media and culture. He will examine the scriptures that speak to this timely issue. Order “Christianity and Woken…
P
Preaching and Preachers
1
Episode 241: Reflections on 40 years of Pastoral Ministry
23:20
23:20
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
23:20
This week I am delighted to welcome Dr. Bryant Wright and his wife Mrs. Anne Wright to the podcast. Dr. Wright serves as Founder and Chairman of “Right From the Heart Ministries,” and as President of the Southern Baptist Convention’s relief organization, Send Relief. Dr. Wright also served as the Founding Senior Pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Chur…
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson talks with writer and speaker Daniel Ritchie about his own remarkable testimony of perseverance through hardship and his new book Endure.By Jared C. Wilson
P
Preaching and Preachers
1
Episode 240: The Importance of Regenerate Church Membership
23:32
23:32
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
23:32
This week I am delighted to welcome Jonathan Leeman to the podcast. Dr. Leeman Collin serves as the Editorial Director for 9Marks. He is an accomplished writer having recently co-authored a book with Collin Hansen titled: Rediscover Church: Why the Body of Christ is Essential.By Jason K. Allen
T
The Antithesis
1
Why Is “Christian Nationalism” Good in the Ukraine But Bad in America?
46:27
46:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
46:27
Welcome to The Antithesis with Owen Strachan. In this episode, Dr. Strachan discusses the controversial topic of “Christian Nationalism,” which has been in the news lately due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Order “Christianity and Wokeness” here! Follow Dr. Strachan and The Antithesis on Twitter. If you like what you hear on The Antithesis, be sur…
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson visits with pastor Isaac Adams about his new book, Talking About Race, and the ways Christians can engage this important conversation with humility and truth.By Jared C. Wilson
P
Preaching and Preachers
1
“Preaching and Preachers” Episode 239: The Life and Ministry of B.B. Warfield
21:07
21:07
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
21:07
This week I am delighted to welcome Dr. Fred Zaspel to the podcast. Dr. Zaspel serves as Pastor of Reformed Baptist Church in Pennsylvania and as an adjunct professor of Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is an accomplished author having published many works including his 2012 contribution to the Theologians on the Christian …
T
The Antithesis
1
Don't FaceTime Your Wedding: Resisting The Virtualization of the Church
36:21
36:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
36:21
Welcome to The Antithesis with Owen Strachan. In this episode, Dr. Strachan examines the effects of technology, both good and bad, on Christianity and the life of the individual Christian in the local church. Order “Christianity and Wokeness” here! Follow Dr. Strachan and The Antithesis on Twitter. If you like what you hear on The Antithesis, be su…
P
Preaching and Preachers
1
“Preaching and Preachers” Episode 238: The Life and Ministry of Martin Luther
25:11
25:11
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
25:11
This week I am delighted to welcome Dr. Carl Trueman to the podcast. Dr. Trueman serves as Professor of Biblical & Religious Studies at Grove City College. He is an accomplished author having published many works including Luther’s Legacy; Histories and Fallacies, The Creedal Imperative, and his 2015 contribution to the Theologians on the Christian…
T
The Antithesis
1
Holy Boldness: On the Need for Confrontational Preaching and Doxological Living
35:01
35:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:01
Welcome to The Antithesis with Owen Strachan. In this episode, Dr. Strachan discusses the need for Christians to combat the fashionable sins of our times. God's people see His work during their times of persecution, and holy boldness shines brightly against such a dark backdrop. Order “Christianity and Wokeness” here! Follow Dr. Strachan and The An…
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson visits with pastor Erik Raymond about his ministry in the Boston metro area and about the ins and outs of gospel mission in the New England context.By Jared C. Wilson
P
Preaching and Preachers
1
“Preaching and Preachers” Episode 237: Rediscovering Church in a Post Covid World
21:00
21:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
21:00
This week I am delighted to welcome Collin Hansen to the podcast. Collin serves as Vice President of Content and Editor in Chief of The Gospel Coalition. He is also an accomplished writer having recently co-authored a book with Jonathan Leeman titled: Rediscover Church: Why the Body of Christ is Essential.…
T
The Antithesis
1
Desperately Seeking Eliteness: Why the Evangelical Quest for Cultural Approval Is Bankrupt (and Exhausting)
37:33
37:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
37:33
Welcome to The Antithesis with Owen Strachan. In this episode, Dr. Strachan considers the dangerous path that evangelicals take to be thought of as "acceptable" by the world and its elites. Order “Christianity and Wokeness” here! Follow Dr. Strachan and The Antithesis on Twitter. If you like what you hear on The Antithesis, be sure to subscribe on …
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared talks with Dr. Gavin Ortlund about his new book, Why God Makes Sense in a World that Doesn’t, and about a fresh approach to apologetics that amplifies both the intellectual coherence of the gospel and its beauty.By Jared C. Wilson
P
Preaching and Preachers
1
“Preaching and Preachers” Episode 236: Managing Conflict in Ministry
22:39
22:39
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
22:39
This week I am delighted to welcome Jared Wilson to the podcast. Jared serves as Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry, Author in Residence, and General Editor of For the Church here at Midwestern Seminary. He is an accomplished author having published many works in both fiction and non-fiction including Echo Island, The Gospel Driven Church, an…
T
The Antithesis
1
Our Transition from a Risk-Taking Culture to a Fear-Based Culture: How to Reject a Secular Spirit
34:03
34:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:03
Welcome to The Antithesis with Owen Strachan. In this episode, Dr. Strachan examines the current phenomenon of fear in the U.S. and how fear of risk is destroying lives and harming our society. Order “Christianity and Wokeness” here! Follow Dr. Strachan and The Antithesis on Twitter. If you like what you hear on The Antithesis, be sure to subscribe…
P
Preaching and Preachers
1
“Preaching and Preachers” Episode 235: The Reformed Pastor
22:02
22:02
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
22:02
This week I am delighted to welcome Dr. Tim Cooper to the podcast. Dr. Cooper serves as Professor of Church History at Otago University in New Zealand. Recently, Dr. Cooper worked on a newly updated and abridged version of Richard Baxter’s The Reformed Pastor, which was released in July of this year.…
T
The Antithesis
1
The Suffering Church: Why We Must Pray for Canadian Christians in Their Hour of Testing
34:46
34:46
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:46
Welcome to The Antithesis with Owen Strachan. In this episode, Dr. Strachan discusses the current issues in Canada's opposition to the church, and he offers encouragements and warnings as we await the Lord's deliverance. Order “Christianity and Wokeness” here! Follow Dr. Strachan and The Antithesis on Twitter. If you like what you hear on The Antit…
In this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson talks with Dr. Ed Romine about LDS (Mormon) theology and culture, and the mission of bringing nonChristian Utah the gospel of Jesus.By Jared C. Wilson
P
Preaching and Preachers
1
“Preaching and Preachers” Episode 234: The Pastor and the Worship Team
22:08
22:08
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
22:08
This week I am delighted to welcome Dr. Matthew Swain, and his wife, Mrs. Angela Swain to the podcast. Matthew serves here at Midwestern Seminary as Associate Professor of Worship Ministries and Angela serves as Associate Professor of Music and Director of Voices of Midwestern.By Jason K. Allen
I originally gave this presentation to college students. In it, I overview the concepts and literature pertinent to wisdom in the OT. To this end, I consider wisdom's foundational principles, definition, and types and formats. I then provide different examples of interpreting wisdom literature by considering a dialogue (Job 1-2), a couple of monolo…
J
Jason S. DeRouchie
1
Zephaniah: Rejoicing In Hope (Lecture 2)
1:16:36
1:16:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:16:36
This is the second of a two-part lecture series on Zephaniah's message and lasting significance. My goal in this lecture is twofold: (1) Overview the charge to wait for the Lord (3:8–10) and the promises Zephaniah uses to motivate waiting (3:11–20b). (2) Consider how Christ fulfills Zephaniah’s vision of the Lord’s day and what that means regarding…
This is the first of two lectures in which I overview Zephaniah's message and lasting relevance. In this first lecture I overview the setting for the Savior’s invitation (Zeph 1:1-18) and then consider stage 1 of this invitation (2:1-3:7). My hope is that by the time you finish listening to these two lectures you will know that Zephaniah communicat…
J
Jason S. DeRouchie
1
The Biblical Covenants in Salvation History - ETS - 2021
48:15
48:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
48:15
In this address I gave at the Evangelical Theological Society of 2021, I consider how the Bible’s storyline progresses through the historical covenants between God and his people. I argue that Jesus fulfills each covenant in different ways. The Adamic-Noahic covenant with creation establishes the crisis and context of global curse and common grace …
T
The Antithesis
1
Truly Hair-Raising: How a Rebellious Age Makes Us Dislike Divine Design (and How Christians Should Respond)
39:08
39:08
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
39:08
Welcome to The Antithesis with Owen Strachan. In this episode, Dr. Strachan gives some encouragement and analysis for men to be men, especially in a cultural climate like ours today. God created men to be manly and women to be womanly, and this is good. Order “Christianity and Wokeness” here! Follow Dr. Strachan and The Antithesis on Twitter. If yo…
P
Preaching and Preachers
1
“Preaching and Preachers” Episode 233: Engaging Roman Catholics
26:04
26:04
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
26:04
This week I am delighted to welcome Dr. Gregg Allison to the podcast. Dr. Allison serves as Professor of Christian Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also an accomplished author having written many books including his most recent work, 40 Questions About Roman Catholicism.By Jason K. Allen
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson visits with pastor and bestselling author Kyle Idleman about the vital importance of personal, one-on-one ministry, especially in a growing church.By Jared C. Wilson
T
The Antithesis
1
Tim Keller and Critical Theory: Why You Should Trust God’s Truth Over Every Ideology
1:05:45
1:05:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:05:45
Welcome to The Antithesis with Owen Strachan. In this episode, Dr. Strachan gives a multi-point response to a lecture on “a biblical critical theory” which was tweeted by Tim Keller. Is it possible to have a critical theory from a Christian perspective without bowing the knee to cultural ideas which are opposed to the Gospel? Order “Christianity an…
P
Preaching and Preachers
1
“Best of Preaching and Preachers” Episode 205: Gospel Driven Ministry
21:32
21:32
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
21:32
*This episode was originally published on March 22, 2021 This week I want to welcome Jared Wilson to the podcast. Jared serves as Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry, Author in Residence, and General Editor of For the Church. He is an accomplished author publishing many books including Echo Island, The Gospel According to Satan, and others. Ja…
P
Preaching and Preachers
1
“Best of Preaching and Preachers” Episode 222: The Teaching and Preaching of R. C. Sproul
26:23
26:23
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
26:23
*This episode was originally published on September 13, 2021 This week, I am dighted to welcome Dr. Stephen J. Nichols to the podcast. Dr. Nichols serves as President of Reformation Bible College and Chief Academic Officer for Ligonier Ministries. Recently, Dr. Nichols released his new book R.C. Sproul: A Life visiting the life and ministry of the …
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz reflect on the past year of the For The Church ministry and look ahead to expected highlights in 2022.By Jared C. Wilson
