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E252: Book Club #9, Spurgeon the Pastor, Conclusion

Jason and Duffey discuss a book on the pastoral life and theology of the nineteenth-century English Baptist pastor, Charles Haddon Spurgeon. This mini-series will be an on-going series in "book club" style. They will read a chapter and discuss it on an episode each month.

This episode covers Chapters 8-10. 

If you'd like to read along, you may purchase a copy here: 

Geoff Chang, Spurgeon The Pastor 

E251: Systematic Theology, Christology, Pt 1 (The Person of Christ)

In this episode, Jason and Duffey dive back into discussions surrounding systematic theology. This time, they engage the subject of christology. Christology is the study of the person and work of Christ. This epsiode is limited to the "person" of Christ. Here they discuss questions like:

• Who exactly is Jesus?
• Is Jesus truly God?
• What is Jesus' relationship to the Father and Holy Spirit?
• Where was Jesus before He became incarnate?
• Is Jesus merely a god-like man, or someone far greater?

More online recommended resources:

• Stephen Nichols - "Is Jesus Divine?" https://youtu.be/yRBtJnJZJHs?si=UsNuNc98AIZXiZSR
• Kyle Claunch - "Did Jesus diminish his divine power to become human?" https://youtu.be/REo1RBUFKwA?si=rM2pxUFKHMA7q2V_
• James Dolezal - "Jesus and His Attributes Divine and Human" https://youtu.be/VtBf-0GLfPI?si=sUz_ensc5FLf1SOd
• Steven Duby - "Jesus and Divine Attributes" https://youtu.be/p_pm1fyx-eU?si=153Peua92E-0r0fn 

E250: Who is John Cotton? (with Dr. Stephen Yuille)

In this episode, Jason and Duffey are pleased to have intervied Stephen Yuille of Reformation Heritage Books on the subject of the puritan public figure and minister, John Cotton. Cotton's legacy is closely tied to the founding of America in the 17th century and his leadership had a cast a wide scope of influence both in early America and in Europe.

 

To purchase the newly published collected works of Cotton, follow this link: https://heritagebooks.org/products/the-works-of-john-cotton-5-volumes.html?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21619799276&gbraid=0AAAAAClRuhv5hQbjx528topiJoo702Fz-&gclid=CjwKCAjwnZfPBhAGEiwAzg-VzK7rIDxUHvHlqWuCKrPK8FKIiiaA8fd-k7_MFCVVx3xrS3iIkC4qnhoCwyMQAvD_BwE 

 

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Speaker Bio:

Dr. Yuille serves as Professor of Church History in the School of Theology. Prior to his service at Southwestern, Dr. Yuille was the Vice President of Academics and Academic Dean of College at Heritage Baptist College and Seminary in Cambridge, Ontario. Additionally, he was Associate Professor of Biblical Spirituality at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Yuille is the author and editor of numerous books and book chapters on the Puritan theologians William Perkins, George Swinnock, John Flavel, and Thomas Manton. He has published journal articles in Themelios, Puritan Reformed Journal, and the Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care. He is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors.

E249: How can I win the battle against bitterness?

In this episode, Jason and Duffey get practical as they discuss the unfortunate situation when relationships go sour, and conflict arises. All too often emotions and passions win the day and anger or bitterness results. How should we think better about our tendencies toward anger and bitterness? This episode seeks to offer encouraging and practical counsel for these types of situations.

 

Resources mentioned on the episode:

• https://heritagebooks.org/products/bitterness-the-root-that-pollutes-priolo.html?srsltid=AfmBOopvJ7i0ekZyuq7Btv4XnlFtJQbTmfL5FQJXYuG5B7QBNt2OIjWS 
• https://newgrowthpress.com/minibooks/personal-growth-and-development-books/freedom-from-resentment-stopping-hurts-from-turning-bitter/?setCurrencyId=1&sku=9781935273660&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign={BCI_PMAX_Main}&utm_term=&utm_content={adgroup}_c&utm_name=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19827238486&gbraid=0AAAAADQ2Ly_FjN2y5OQgXF4K8FbdupZn2&gclid=CjwKCAjw1tLOBhAMEiwAiPkRHqkwjpWpdsr9muWn-HcP6Pk2xaruNfOoVA55GC4iIQOYLJf8_nkXLBoCHDoQAvD_BwE 

Additional Puritan resource:

• https://heritagebooks.org/products/the-cure-for-unjust-anger-downame.html?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21619799276&gbraid=0AAAAAClRuhsqCohR1UuDV-TNqkH-ZT_bS&gclid=CjwKCAjw1tLOBhAMEiwAiPkRHtMnaV5mES_qtpBMwIS9rsLfSiyVoMAL-fjNmROTF6rPLGypLInrJxoCFMoQAvD_BwE 

E248: Book Club #8, Spurgeon the Pastor (Chap 7)

Jason and Duffey discuss a book on the pastoral life and theology of the nineteenth-century English Baptist pastor, Charles Haddon Spurgeon. This mini-series will be an on-going series in "book club" style. They will read a chapter and discuss it on an episode each month.

This episode covers Chapter 7 (pp. 173-193).

If you'd like to read along, you may purchase a copy here: 

Geoff Chang, Spurgeon The Pastor 

E247: Spring Puritan Conference

In this episode, Jason and Duffey discuss BBC's upcoming spring Puritan Conference on April 18, 2026. Listen to this episode for a sneak-peak at what to expect from our guest, Dr. Stephen Yuille.

 

Register for the conference here: https://www.bbcemory.org/ 

Biographical information about Dr Yuille: https://swbts.edu/staff/j-stephen-yuille/ ; https://thecbcd.org/dr-stephen-yuille 

E246: The Ordinary Means of Grace with J. Ryan Davidson

In this episode, Duffey has a conversation with Dr. J. Ryan Davidson (Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology, I.R.B.S.) about his book entitled 'Green Pastures.' His book his a primer on the ordinary means of grace. The purpose of this episode is to provide an introduction to the subject for those who may unfamiliar. The main topics covered are preaching, the Lord's Supper, baptism, and prayer.

For the video version of this conversation, see this YouTube link: https://youtu.be/ma8QydMTthY 

You may purchase Ryan's book here: https://brokenwharfe.com/product/green-pastures-the-ordinary-means-of-grace/ 

E245: Systematic Theology, Mankind and Sin

This episode continues a mini series in systematic theology. For this episode, Duffey is joined by Jason to discuss questions on "Mankind and Sin" like:

• Did God create mankind in a perfect state?
• Did mankind stay in that perfect state?
• Did mankind fall from that state?
• What is sin?
• What is the seriousness of sin? 
• What is the state of mankind after the fall?
• What is original sin? 
• What is actual sin?

E243: Book Club #7, Spurgeon the Pastor (Chap 6)

Jason and Duffey discuss a book on the pastoral life and theology of the nineteenth-century English Baptist pastor, Charles Haddon Spurgeon. This mini-series will be an on-going series in "book club" style. They will read a chapter and discuss it on an episode each month.

This episode covers Chapter 6 (pp. 145-171).

If you'd like to read along, you may purchase a copy here: 

Geoff Chang, Spurgeon The Pastor 

E242: Cancer Is Not Your Shepherd with Mike Abendroth

In this episode, Jason and Duffey are joined by a returning guest to the podcast, Mike Abendroth. This conversation centers around one of his books, Cancer Is Not Your Shepherd. His book is a 31-day devotional with the aim of encouraging and comforting those going through a cancer diagnosis. Mike is a two-time cancer survior, and he now sees one of his ministries as ministering to cancer patients and those suffering with severe illnesses. This conversation is certain to bring comfort and encouragement in Christ.

• How should Christians deal with severe illness?
• How should Christians deal with suffering in general?
• How are Christins to think biblically about cancer and its challenging physical toll? 
• How are Christians to think about hospitals, medication, and pain relief? 
• How does the gospel affect a cancer diagnosis?

For the video version of this conversation, see this YouTube link https://youtu.be/GDKfPvY9YrE 

You may purchase Mike's book here https://www.amazon.com/Cancer-not-your-shepherd-Suffering/dp/B0CZJ9RYJ8.