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7 Doctrines to Rule the World

by Michael Thiessen and Nate Wright

March 6, 2024

In this episode, Dr. Michael Thiessen and Pastor Nate Wright recap last weekend’s Right Response Ministries Conference, “Blueprints for Christendom 2.0,” by unpacking the seven doctrines presented at the conference for Christians to rule the world righteously under the Lordship of King Jesus.

 

Addressing the Rise of Antisemitism

by Daniel Ogden and Joe Boot and Michael Thiessen

February 28, 2024

In this episode, Michael and Joe are joined by Ezra Fellow for International Law, Comparative Politics, and International Relations, Daniel Ogden J.D., to talk about the disturbing rise of antisemitism and how to think about it biblically.

 

Aquinas and the State

by Joe Boot and Nathan Oblak and Ryan Eras

November 2, 2022

We could have also titled this episode How the Reformation delivered us from ecclesiocracy. Here we discuss Aquinas’ political philosophy, the problem with his adoption of Aristotle’s teaching that man is a political animal, and the need for an utterly transcendent authority.

 

Leadership, Covid Mandates, and Religious Wars

by Aaron Rock and Nathan Oblak and Ryan Eras

September 28, 2022

Aaron Rock joins the podcast this week to discuss the scheduled expiry of Canadian border restrictions and the ArriveCan app. We also discuss Canada’s latest Federal Action Plan to advance LGBTQ rights, and the inescapability of religious commitments.

 

Monarchy and our Christian Heritage

by Joe Boot and Ryan Eras

September 21, 2022

In this episode Joe Boot reflects on the funeral ceremonies of Queen Elizabeth II, the historic role of the English monarch as “Defender of the Faith,” and the error of contemporary Two Kingdoms thinking.

 

A Crisis in Conservatism?

by Joe Boot and Nathan Oblak and Ryan Eras

July 27, 2022 | Hebrews Hebrews 10:23-24

In this episode, we discuss Edmund Burke and the origins of modern conservative ideology; we consider the validity of the sentiment that there is a crisis in conservatism, as well as the historic connection between conservatism and Christianity. Joe Boot explains how the contemporary attempt to distinguish between fiscal and social conservatism is a practical impossibility.

 

Jesus is the Ruler of the Kings of the Earth

by Joe Boot and Nathan Oblak and Ryan Eras

April 27, 2022

On this episode we discuss Joe’s newest book, Ruler of Kings. Joe explains why he felt compelled to write such a book at this time, and what the reign of King Jesus means for the way we understand and relate to civil government.

 

The Nature and Origins of Totalitarianism

by Joe Boot and Nathan Oblak and Ryan Eras

February 23, 2022

In this episode we examine and define totalitarianism- its meaning, origins, and some historic examples. We look at the ancient roots of this ideology as expressed by Aristotle and implicitly adopted by Thomas Aquinas and the Roman Catholic church. As we witness the continued push toward totalitarianism in Canada in particular, what were the assumptions and commitments that brought us to this point?

 

Politics, Media & Christianity w/ Allie-Beth Stuckey

by Allie-Beth Stuckey and Joe Boot and Nathan Oblak and Ryan Eras

January 19, 2022

In a Christian worldview, every area of life and experience is to be brought under the lordship of Jesus the King. Another way to say this is that as God’s vice-gerents, human beings are called to exercise God-honouring dominion over the earth. Special guest Allie-Beth Stuckey joins us to talk about the Christian calling to faithfulness in the sphere of politics and media.

 

No Liberty without Law

by Joe Boot and Nathan Oblak and Ryan Eras

December 8, 2021

Today Canada passed Bill C4, asserting that the basis of human dignity consists in radical autonomy from any tradition or authority. Such legislation should leave no doubt whether politics is a moral issue – it is something that Scripture speaks about, and something that ministers ought to speak on both in public and in the pulpit.

 

Making Sense of Reality

by Joe Boot and Nathan Oblak and Ryan Eras

September 22, 2021 | Psalms 

Season Five of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation kicks off with a brief review of the Canadian Federal election and begins a discussion that we will develop throughout this season on how and why a fully formed Christian worldview accounts for reality, even in the midst of tumultuous cultural circumstances.

 

What is a Christian Vision of Politics?

by Joe Boot and Nathan Oblak and Ryan Eras

April 14, 2021

The idea of ultimate authority is an inescapable concept, which is clearly on display in our vision of politics. Any claim to authority rests on an idea of sovereignty – it all depends which god you believe in.