David Saxton https://reformedforum.org Reformed Theological Resources Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:13:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://reformedforum.org/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2025/12/cropped-rf_logo_red2-32x32.jpg David Saxton – Reformed Forum https://reformedforum.org 32 32 Highlights from 2025 https://reformedforum.org/podcasts/ctc939/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://reformedforum.org/?post_type=podcast&p=49833 As Christ the Center closes out another year of weekly theological conversation, this special episode reflects on God’s faithfulness throughout 2025 by revisiting the most-watched and most-listened-to episodes of the year. Drawing from YouTube engagement, Camden Bucey highlights ten conversations that resonated deeply with listeners—spanning biblical exegesis, redemptive-historical interpretation, Trinitarian theology, apologetics, and pastoral formation. Together, these clips showcase the breadth of Reformed Forum’s work: rigorous scholarship, confessional clarity, and a steady commitment to Christ-centered interpretation of Scripture.

The episode also celebrates significant ministry milestones: thousands of students served through Reformed Academy, international reading cohorts across six continents, new books published, and the largest theology conference in Reformed Forum’s history. Framed by the theme “Growing Together into Christ” (Ephesians 4:15–16), this highlights episode not only looks back with gratitude but looks forward with confidence—inviting listeners to partner in the ongoing work of theological education for the church worldwide.

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]]> As Christ the Center closes out another year of weekly theological conversation this special episode reflects on God s faithfulness throughout 2025 by revisiting the most watched and most listened ...Apologetics,BiblicalTheology,ChurchHistory,NewTestament,OldTestament,PracticalTheologyReformed Forumnono Biblical Meditation: God’s Battle Plan for the Mind https://reformedforum.org/podcasts/ctc918/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://reformedforum.org/?post_type=podcast&p=48843 God’s Battle Plan for the Mind (Reformation Heritage Books, 2015) presents a compelling argument for recovering the lost art of biblical meditation, a discipline once central to […]]]> David W. Saxton’s God’s Battle Plan for the Mind (Reformation Heritage Books, 2015) presents a compelling argument for recovering the lost art of biblical meditation, a discipline once central to Puritan piety and spiritual formation. Saxton argues that the modern church, though rich in theological resources and preaching, suffers from a superficial spirituality precisely because it has neglected meditation—a practice essential for transforming doctrinal knowledge into heartfelt godliness.

Drawing extensively from the Puritans and Scripture, Saxton defines biblical meditation as the intentional, sustained, and spiritual reflection on God’s Word. Unlike Eastern or mystical forms of meditation that promote mental emptying, biblical meditation involves filling the mind with divine truth, leading to spiritual transformation and godly living. The book is structured thematically, beginning with the importance of meditation, contrasting it with unbiblical forms, and moving through practical guidance on how to meditate—whether occasional or deliberate. It outlines occasions for meditation, offers advice on selecting subjects, and highlights both the benefits and the spiritual enemies of the practice. Saxton concludes with pastoral encouragement to begin and persist in this vital spiritual discipline.

Rev. Saxton is pastor of Cambridge Bible Church in Cambridge, Ohio.

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  • 00:00 Mid-America Center for Missions and Evangelism Conference
  • 01:41 Introduction
  • 06:06 The Background to This Book
  • 10:08 Distinguishing Meditation from Prayer
  • 14:58 Why the Practice of Meditation Has Been Lost
  • 18:12 Retraining Our Minds to Delight in the Right Things
  • 21:44 God’s Battle Plan for the Mind
  • 25:22 Meditation as Essential to Spiritual Vitality
  • 29:08 Practical Expectations
  • 33:47 Steps to Beginning Effective Meditation
  • 36:52 Occasional and Deliberate Meditation
  • 42:37 Satan Especially Opposes Meditation
  • 48:44 The Powerful Benefit of Meditation
  • 53:15 The Spiritual Benefits of Meditation
  • 59:10 Conclusion

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