17 results for “Dualism”
In this episode, Dr. Michael Thiessen, Dr. Joe Boot, and Pastor Nate Wright continue their discussion on Think Christianly, focusing on how the church can recover a truly Christian mind. They…
In this episode, Dr. Michael Thiessen, Dr. Joe Boot, and Pastor Nate Wright continue their discussion on Think Christianly, focusing on how the church can recover a truly Christian mind. They examine how secular philosophies, pop psychology, and emotionalism have shaped much of modern Christian thinking, leading to widespread syncretism and cultural confusion. The hosts explore the need for a reformational worldview—one that applies God’s Word to every sphere of life—and why theology alone can’t
In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Pastor Nate Wright and Dr. Joe Boot examine the origin, history, and theology of one of the world's most primitive dualistic pagan religions: Zoroastrianism. Though small, this religion has had a significant impact on history. Join us as we dive deep into Zoroastrianism. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Cold Open: The Religion of Zoroaster 03:15 Intro 03:25 Welcome 05:03 07:02 Why Zoroastrianism? 11:21 Who is Zoroaster or Zarathustra?
In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Joe Boot and Dr. Michael Thiessen examine the origin, history and core beliefs of Buddhism. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Cold Open 03:20 Podcast Intro 03:40 Welcome 05:25 The Historical Context of Buddhism 08:00 The 3 Periods of the Buddha's Life 14:33 Core Teachings: The Four Noble Truths 21:00 Inherent Problems with the Four Noble Truths 25:10 The Great Buddha (Messiah) to Come 32:01 Liberation: The Renunciation of Self 33:03 Folk Buddhism vs.
In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Pastor Nate Wright and Dr. Michael Thiessen examine the world and life view of Sikhism. CHAPTERS: 00:00 ReformCon '25 AD 00:46 Cold Open: Sikhism 03:04 PCR Intro 03:28 Welcome 05:00 Sikhism is Discipleship 05:40 Basics of Sikhism 08:08 Sikh Gurus 09:18 Sikhism: A Reactionary Religion 14:50 Core Beliefs of Sikhism 18:14 Naam Japna, Ik Onkar & the Impersonality of the Sikh God 20:39 Equality & Social Justice in Sikhism 28:13 Sikhism's…
In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Joe Boot and Dr. Michael Thiessen are joined by author Stephen C. Perks to talk about nature/grace dualism and how its unfortunate effect …
In this episode of the podcast for cultural reformation, Nate Wright and Dr. Michael Thiessen continue the Think Christianly series by examining the relationship between the Church, the Kingdom of God, and the mission of God’s people. Is the Church’s mission merely personal piety, church growth, political activism, or evangelism alone? Drawing from Dr. Joe Boot’s Think Christianly, they argue that the kingdom of God is the comprehensive rule and reign of Christ over every sphere of life—not some
On this, the first episode of a new season of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Pastor Nate Wright and Dr. Joe Boot embark on a BRAND NEW SERIES: Christianity & Politics, in which they contrast a biblical view of politics and the State with it dualistic pretenders. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Opening 0:14 Intro 0:34 Welcome 01:09 NEW SERIES: Christianity & Politics 01:54 Christianity & Politics Intro 03:08 Is the Bible Even Political? 08:56 Examples of Biblical Politics 17:59 The Biblical Con
In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Joe Boot and Dr. Michael Thiessen are joined by author Stephen C. Perks to talk about nature/grace dualism and how its unfortunate effect …
In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Joe Boot and Dr. Michael Thiessen are joined by author Stephen C. Perks to talk about nature/grace dualism and how its unfortunate effect on Christians's understanding of politics and Church & State relations down through the ages. How can consistent Reformational correct these errors? Tune in to find out. Think Christianly about politics with the help of Dr.
On this, the first episode of a new season of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Pastor Nate Wright and Dr. Joe Boot embark on a BRAND NEW SERIES: Christianity & Politics, in which they…
