Highlights from 2016
As we head into our tenth year of Christ the Center, we look back at some of our favorite guests and moments from 2016.... Read More
Worship and the Birth of Christ, Part 2
In the second part of this special two-part episode, we discuss the observation of Christmas. This subject is perennially debated in the Reformed community.... Read More
Worship and the Birth of Christ, Part 1
In this special two-part episode, we discuss the observation of Christmas. This subject is perennially debated in the Reformed community. Listen as we discuss the historical,... Read More
The Reformed Church in Latvia
Mark Vander Hart and Cornelis P. Venema join us to speak about the Reformed church in Latvia. Mark Vander Hart is Associate Professor of Old Testament Studies at Mid-America Reformed Seminary.... Read More
By His Spirit and Word: How Christ Builds His Church
Cornelis P. Venema joins us to speak about his book By His Spirit and Word: How Christ Builds His Church (Reformed Fellowship,... Read More
Biblical Theology and Joshua
Dan Ragusa speaks about the United Reformed Churches in North America, biblical theology, and the book of Joshua. Dan is a graduate of Mid-America Reformed Seminary and is currently studying at Westminster Theological Seminary.... Read More
Catechetical Preaching
Many churches may be familiar with lectio continua preaching in the form of the weekly practice of preaching consecutive passages through a book of Scripture.... Read More
Charles Hodge and the Spirituality of the Church
Dr. Alan Strange is professor of church history and apologetics at Mid-America Reformed Seminary and associate pastor of New Covenant Community Church in Joliet,... Read More
Presbytopia: What it Means to be Presbyterian
Attending a Reformed church for the first time can be a daunting task. Joining one may seem even more challenging. Ken Golden has written an excellent book to help,... Read More
Revivalism and Reformed Piety
Today we speak with D. G. Hart, Glen Clary, and John Terpstra about the relationship between revivalism and Reformed piety. Looking at the history of revival and its influence on the Reformed church we explore how Reformed and Presbyterian churches have has their thinking about covenant nurture altered by the influence of revivals,... Read More
