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  EP 49 The 1689 Handbook: 17th Century Theology, History & Devotional Doctrine - Ft. Robert Strivens

  Jun 19, 202632 min

  In this episode, John-Mark is joined by Dr. Robert Strivens to discuss "The 1689 Handbook", a chapter-by-chapter introduction to the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith with a foreword by Michael Haykin. Strivens outlines his pastoral background in Bradford-on-Avon, his years at London Seminary, and his earlier career as a solicitor, then explains how he moved from suspicion of confessions to valuing them, especially the 1689 as reflecting Scripture. He describes the book’s origin in Reformation Today articles and its aim to provide a concise, non-polemical entry point alongside larger commentaries. The conversation highlights how confessions and church history help believers see beyond modern cultural assumptions, clarify doctrine on God and human freedom, connect to earlier councils and Reformation confessions, encourage careful understanding of language, and show that theology should serve piety and pastoral Christian living. Available Here: The 1689 Handbook Send us Fan Mail Contact Broken Wharfe Tweet us @Brokenwharfe Find us on Facebook at BrokenWharfe Follow us on Instagram at BrokenWharfe Email us at info@brokenwharfe.com Thanks for listening!

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  EP 48 Thinking Through Addiction: The Idolatrous Misuse of Created Things - Ft. Ryan Davidson

  May 14, 202641 min

  John-Mark welcomes Dr J. Ryan Davidson, pastor of Grace Baptist Chapel in Hampton, Virginia and dean of students at the International Reformed Baptist Seminary, to discuss his new Broken Wharfe booklet "Thinking Through Addiction". Drawing on Proverbs 23:29–35, Davidson presents addiction as the repeated, sinful misuse of created things to the detriment of soul, mind, and body, closely tied to idolatry and often marked by habitual return despite consequences. They contrast biblical categories with modern claims that addiction is only a disease, affirming possible physiological components while maintaining moral responsibility, self-control, and mortification of sin. The conversation stresses compassion, the necessity of the gospel and the local church’s means of grace, and appropriate partnership with medical or clinical help in severe cases. Davidson concludes with hope in justification and sanctification through union with Christ. Read the Booklet: Thinking Through Addiction Read the Ebook: Thinking Through Addiction Ebook 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 01:59 Booklet Origins and Purpose 04:01 Proverbs 23 and Addiction 06:52 Defining Addiction Biblically 09:28 Scripture vs Modern Models 15:05 Idolatry and Habitual Sin 20:00 Why Consequences Dont Stop It 25:47 Gospel Freedom and Church Help 29:43 Church or Clinical Treatment 34:47 Gospel Hope to the End 39:35 Wrap Up and Booklet Details Send us Fan Mail Contact Broken Wharfe Tweet us @Brokenwharfe Find us on Facebook at BrokenWharfe Follow us on Instagram at BrokenWharfe Email us at info@brokenwharfe.com Thanks for listening!

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  EP 47 Why We Gather: The Imperative of Worship for us and our Children - Ft. Joey Tomlinson

  Apr 13, 202644 min

  John-Mark and Oliver welcome Joey Tomlinson, pastor of Deer Park Fellowship in Newport News, Virginia, to discuss his children’s board book Why We Gather and its connection to the resource Gathered for Glory. Tomlinson argues that Christians must prioritize gathered worship because Christ is worthy, God commands it, and it is spiritually good for believers, warning against replacing corporate worship with individualized “worship in all of life.” He outlines a biblical-theological case for the Lord’s Day as the Christian Sabbath rooted in creation, Christ’s resurrection and Pentecost, and the New Testament’s corporate assumptions (including preaching, church oversight, baptism, and the Lord’s Supper). The conversation emphasizes teaching children that Sunday worship is the “best day,” cultivating anticipation through weekly rhythms, practicing hospitable, and services of worship where children learn and are confronted by the means of grace. You can get "Why We Worship" by Joey Tomlinson on discount at brokenwharfe.com alongside our newly published resource "Gathered For Glory" by Oliver Allmand-Smith. Send us Fan Mail Contact Broken Wharfe Tweet us @Brokenwharfe Find us on Facebook at BrokenWharfe Follow us on Instagram at BrokenWharfe Email us at info@brokenwharfe.com Thanks for listening!

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  EP 46 The 1526 Revolution: William Tyndale and His English New Testament - Ft. Stephane Simonnin

  Mar 18, 202647 min

  In this episode, we're joined by Stephane Simonnin and Oliver Allmand-Smith to explore the extraordinary story of William Tyndale and his groundbreaking English translation of the New Testament. Published in 1526, Tyndale's work defied the religious authorities of his day and forever changed the course of the English language, the Christian faith, and Western civilization. Topics covered: Who was William Tyndale and what drove him? Learning Greek and Hebrew in 16th-century England Fleeing to Germany to translate and print the New Testament The role of English merchants in smuggling Bibles Why the Church feared the Bible in English Tyndale's translation choices: "congregation" vs. "church" The lasting legacy of 1526 for Protestantism and Bible translation Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction & Welcome 1:00 - Meet Stephane Simonnin 4:12 - Tyndale's Life & Biographical Background 8:29 - What Prepared Tyndale for His Great Work? 13:00 - The Impact of Tyndale's English New Testament 14:26 - Why Translating the Bible into English Was So Dangerous 18:22 - Why Were Authorities So Opposed to the Bible in English? 19:58 - What People Discovered (and Didn't Find) in the New Testament 20:49 - Parallels Between Tyndale's Era and Christ's Ministry 22:11 - Reformation, Not Revolution: Going Back to the Bible 26:00 - Was Tyndale a Separatist? His Translation Choices 28:30 - The Tension Between Personal Bible Reading & Preaching 32:32 - The Logistics: Merchants, Printers & Smuggling Bibles 36:47 - Tyndale's Romantic Zeal & the Plowboy Quote 40:52 - Tyndale's Legacy 500 Years On 41:08 - The 1689 Confession on Scripture in the Vulgar Tongue 44:14 - A Catholic Cardinal's View of the Reformation 45:49 - Closing Thoughts & Farewell 🔔 Follow us for more content 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments 🌐 Visit brokenwharfe.com Send us Fan Mail Contact Broken Wharfe Tweet us @Brokenwharfe Find us on Facebook at BrokenWharfe Follow us on Instagram at BrokenWharfe Email us at info@brokenwharfe.com Thanks for listening!

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  EP 45 What We Miss About Missions: Reforming Our Approach - Ft. Jerry Slate

  Feb 17, 202653 min

  In this episode, Jerry Slate joins the podcast to discuss his new book "Reforming World Missions: Recovering a Biblical and Confessional Missiology". In the work of world missions, those who send missionaries are just as essential as those who are sent. William Carey famously described missionaries as those who descend into an unexplored pit, while those who support them “hold the ropes.” But if we are to hold the ropes well, we must also know the ropes. Sending churches and cross-cultural church planters alike must be grounded in a missiology that is biblically sound and confessionally robust. Jerry's book was written to equip churches and missionaries with exactly that kind of theological clarity. Our conversation explores: • Why confessional theology matters for missions • The responsibility of sending churches • The relationship between church planting and the Great Commission • The free offer of the gospel to all nations • What faithful missionary preparation should look like today As the Canons of Dort remind us: “Moreover, it is the promise of the gospel that whoever believes in Christ crucified shall not perish but have eternal life. This promise, together with the command to repent and believe, ought to be announced and declared without differentiation or discrimination to all nations and people, to whom God in his good pleasure sends the gospel.” (Canons of Dort, Second Head of Doctrine, Article 5) May God be pleased to raise up many biblically qualified missionaries who are sent well, until the earth is filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. If you found this helpful, subscribe for more conversations on theology, church history, and the life of the local church. Get "Reforming World Missions" at Broken Wharfe [brokenwharfe.com] or visit this link - [https://brokenwharfe.com/product/reforming-world-missions-recovering-a-biblical-and-confessional-missiology/] To learn more about Jerry Slate, Berean Baptist Church, or the Southeastern Association: www.berean1689church.org sermonaudio.com/broadcasters/berean1689church/ https://sacbaptists.org/ For inquiries on how to receive the Harvest Field Prayer Guide, send an email to: contact@berean1689church.org Send us Fan Mail Contact Broken Wharfe Tweet us @Brokenwharfe Find us on Facebook at BrokenWharfe Follow us on Instagram at BrokenWharfe Email us at info@brokenwharfe.com Thanks for listening!

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