All Things Reformed Podcast

Episode 99: The Conversion of St. Augustine

How did the Lord use St. Augustine's move from Carthage to Milan to bring him to faith in Christ? How does the life of St. Augustine prove to us that only Christ can give rest and meaning to weary souls in this world? Which city is really the City of God? We discuss these and more questions in this episode # 99 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

Episode 98: Early Life of St. Augustine

Today we begin looking at St. Augustine of Hippo. What was his early life like?  What sin did he struggle with growing up? What does it mean for Christian fathers to be kings, prophets, and priests in their homes? As we reflect on the prayers of St. Augustine's mother for his salvation, what can we learn about the need for persistency in praying for our own lost family members and friends? We discuss these and more questions in this # 98 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

Episode 97: St. Dionysius the Great

We conclude looking at Ante-Nicene father by discussing St. Dionysius the Great. What are some of the good things that he is known for? What are some things that he did not do well? As we consider the errors and heresies during the church father's time, what are some  errors and heresies in our own time that we should be concerned about? Why is the so called prosperity gospel no gospel at all? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 97 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

Episode 96: Gregory the Wonderworker

In this episode we look at the life and ministry ofGregory Thaumaturgus. "Thaumaturgus" is a Greek word which means "Wonderworker." It is said that he got the name because of the miracles he performed in his time. So we take some time to discuss if miracles are for today? What does the Bible has to say on this subject? What are we also to think of those who promise miracles? Can miracles be predicted and promised? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 96 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

Episode 95: Cyprian

Who was Cyprian of Carthage? What can we learn from his life and writings? Cyprian once observed, "He who has God as his Father must have the Church as his mother." Is this a sound statement? If Cyprian was living in our time, what advise would he have given to those who have stopped attending church because their local church is not faithful or may be their local church has hurt them? We discuss these and more in this episode # 95 of All Things Reformed Podcast.

Episode 94: Origen

In this episode we look at another Church Father from Africa, Origen. What are some good things we can learn from him? What were some concern things in his teaching? What is the place of fasting in the Christian life? When we are to fast and pray how should we do it? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 94 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

Episode 93: Tertullian

We return to the Church Fathers and we look at the African church father, Tertullian. Why is there a debate on whether to regard him as a church father or not? Despite being a great theologian, Tertulian was led astray by people who claimed to be prophets. What lessons can the life of Tertulian teach us today? What should we make of those who claim to be prophets today and prophecies lies in the name of God? We discuss these and more in this episode 93 of All Things Reformed Podcast.  

Episode 92: Happy Reformation Day!

As we celebrate Reformation Day on October 31 we revisit the history of the Protestant Reformation in 1517. Who was John Wycliffe and John Hus? What was  Martin Luther's role in the reformation? Was the reformation necessary?  What are the implications of Protestant Reformation for the believers today? We discuss these and more in this episode 92 of All Things Reformed Podcast.

Episode 91: Six Benefits of Westminster Standards

In this episode we discuss six benefits of a good and biblical confession and catechism. In what ways does the confession promote unity and lead us to doxology? What should you do if you don't agree with some aspects of the confession your church subscribes to? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 91 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

Episode 90: The Westminster Standards

We welcome back Pastor Confex Makhalira to the podcast. He briefly shares what he has been up to the past three months including his time at a conference on the Westminster Standards in Johannesburg, South Africa. What is the history behind the this confessional document? What has the document that was written in England almost four centuries ago to do with us here in Malawi, today. We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 90 of All Things Reformed Podcast.