The American Reformer Podcast

Try That in a Small Town (ft. Jeff Wright)

Jeff Wright, a Southern Baptist pastor in Tennessee, came on the show this week to talk with Josh and Timon about rural ministry, seminary training, and the future of the Southern Baptist Convention. 
 
In Episode 37 of The American Reformer Podcast, Josh Abbotoy, Timon Cline, and Pastor Jeff Wright discuss the state of the Southern Baptist Convention, the growing divide between urban and rural ministries, conservative and liberal ministers, and what the future holds for those trying to enact positive change.
 
Listen in for a fresh perspective on urban vs. rural ministry, church planting, and church politics within the Southern Baptist Convention.
 
#JeffWright #Tennessee #SouthernBaptist #SBC #SouthernBaptistConvention #Theology #Church #Rural
 
Jeff Wright has served as the Pastor of Midway Baptist Church in Cookeville, Tenn., since 2011. He holds an M.A.R. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. His vocational ministry is aimed at maturing Christians in healthy churches making disciples for the good of their neighbors and the glory of Christ. In addition to church service he has worked in classical Christian education and as an adjunct professor of hermeneutics for Bryan College of Dayton, Tenn. Jeff is married to Christie and they have four children.
 
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Masculinity, Natural or Toxic? (ft. Zachary Garris)

Zachary Garris is here this week with a critique of "practical egalitarianism" found even in some of the most popular evangelical defenders of masculinity and Biblical marriage.
 
Article Discussed: The Leaven of Egalitarianism - American Reformer by Zachary Garris
 
In Episode 36 of The American Reformer Podcast, Josh Abbotoy, Timon Cline, and Zachary Garris Timon review Nancy Pearcey's latest book, "The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes." They delve into the concept of practical egalitarianism, critiquing Pearcey's redefinition of male headship and her views on gender roles. The conversation touches on the Industrial Revolution and its impact on family dynamics, the importance of fathers being actively present in their children's lives, and the role of technology in shaping these dynamics.
 
Listen in for a fresh perspective on gender roles, masculinity, and a practical theology of male headship.
 
#ZacharyGarris #Masculinity #Christianity #ToxicMasculinity #Bible #Truth #Marriage #Egalitarianism #Marriage
 
Zachary Garris serves as pastor of Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church (PCA) in White Rock, New Mexico. He holds a Master of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary (Jackson, Mississippi) and a Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School. He is a licensed attorney and author of "Masculine Christianity," a forthcoming book on the anti-feminist theology of the Reformers (New Christendom Press), and the e-book "Thinking Biblically About Education." Zachary is the founder of KnowingScripture.com, as well as TeachDiligently.com, a Christian education website with resources for the home, school, and church. He writing has been published in The Confessional Presbyterian journal, Presbyterion, Chronicles Magazine, the Journal of Faith and the Academy and online at American Reformer, TruthScript, Reformation21, Presbyterian Polity, Desiring God, the Abbeville Institute, the Mises Institute, The Reformed Conservative, and the Foundation for Economic Education.
 
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https://teachdiligently.com/about
 
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Empires Foreign and Domestic

Josh and Timon review and discuss two recent articles on American empire, its uses, abuses, and future. 
 
Articles Referenced:
Aaron Renn, Nationalism Isn't American - The American Mind
Daniel Strand, Providence and Empire - American Reformer
 
In Episode 35 of The American Reformer Podcast, Josh Abbotoy and Timon Cline expose the American empire and the consequences of its imperial aspirations. They contrast America's moralistic view of westward expansion with the development of the Roman Empire and British Empire. They wrestle with the pros and cons of America's physical and cultural expansion as applied to "nationalism" and in particular, "Christian nationalism."
 
Listen in for a fresh perspective on the complexities of "nationalism" and American identity.
 
#Empire #America #UnitedStates #ForeignPolicy #USMilitary #War #ForeignPolicy
 
Josh Abbotoy is the Executive Director of American Reformer. He is also a Managing Director at New Founding. A seasoned private equity lawyer by background, Josh is the grateful beneficiary of Christian education, having been homeschooled, then earning his B.A. (History) from Union University and an M.A. (Medieval and Byzantine Studies) from the Catholic University of America before earning his J.D. at Harvard Law School. His writing has appeared in American Reformer, the American Mind and the Federalist, among other places. Josh lives with wife and three children in the Dallas, Texas area.
 
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https://www.newfounding.com/about
 
Timon Cline is the Editor-in-chief of American Reformer. Prior to his appointment as editor-in-chief, he was a deputy attorney general in the Office of the New Jersey Attorney General. He is a graduate of Rutgers Law School and Westminster Theological Seminary, the Director of Scholarly Initiatives at the Hale Institute at New Saint Andrews College, a fellow at the Craig Center at Westminster Theological Seminary, and an opinion contributor at World. His writing has appeared at American Mind, the American Conservative, and Modern Reformation, among others. He is a member of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church and lives in Philadelphia with his wife and son.
 
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Wiley’s World (ft. C.R. Wiley)

The most interesting man in Presbyterianism, C.R. Wiley, joins the American Reformer crew to talk about seminaries, pastoring, and how to walk into a hospital like you own the place.
 
In Episode 34 of The American Reformer Podcast, Josh Abbotoy, Timon Cline, and Chris Wiley engage in a candid discussion about the need for a shift in the approach to pastoral training. Drawing from their experiences and observations, they explore the limitations of current seminary models, emphasizing the importance of cultivating pastors who are not only well-versed in theology but also competent, compelling, and community-oriented.
 
Listen in for a fresh perspective on what it truly means to be a pastor—one who can bridge the gap between the pulpit and the community, embodying a comprehensive understanding of spiritual leadership in the 21st century.
 
#CRWiley #Pastor #Ministry #Community #Seminary #AmericanReformer #Podcast
 
C.R. Wiley is Pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Battle Ground, Washington, Co-Host of "The Theology Pugcast," and has been married for 30 years with three grown children. He has written for Touchstone Magazine, Modern Reformation, Sacred Architecture, The Imaginative Conservative, Front Porch Republic, National Review Online, and First Things, among others. His most recent book is, "In the House of Tom Bombadil" (2021). He is also the author of, "The Household and the War for the Cosmos" published by Canon Press (2019). He is a board member of the Academy of Philosophy and Letters, as well as New Saint Andrews College.
 
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https://twitter.com/crwiley1962
https://thetheologypugcast.com/
https://americanreformer.org/author/c-r-wiley/
 
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American Reformer Special: SBC Litigation Update with William Wolfe, Jon Whitehead and Josh Abbotoy

William Wolfe, Jon Whitehead and Josh Abbotoy break down the controversy around a amicus brief rently filed by the Southern Baptist Convention and various SBC entities, and contextualize it within the convention's broader ongoing response to allegations of abuse of cover-ups within the Convention.
 
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American Reformer Podcast #31: The CREC Pope?

The American Reformer team heard rumors of white smoke rising from Doug Wilson's house in Moscow, so they decided to sit down with the newly elected CREC Pope, Uri Brito (Presiding Minister of the CREC) to talk about his the denomination's history and polity, his new role, and the influence of Abraham Kuyper. 

American Reformer Podcast #30: Why Are the Kids Right Wing? (feat. D.G. Hart)

After some cajoling on Twitter, D.G. Hart, professor of history at Hillsdale, joins Josh and Timon for a rousing conversation about liberalism in America, the new Christian right, and, of course, Christian nationalism. 

American Reformer Podcast #29: So Over, or So Back?

Josh and Timon rebut Twitter predictions that the Christian Nationalist movement is over and survey Josh’s recent series on The Regime. 

BONUS EP. #1: Christian Nationalism One Year On

Twitter Space discussion from 9/14/2023 with Josh Abbotoy, Timon Cline, and friends discussing Christian Nationalism one year on. 

American Reformer Podcast #28: The Myth of Liberal, Secular America

In a wide ranging discussion, Josh and Timon talk with Joe Rigney and Glenn Moots about their July 4 response in American Reformer to D.G. Hart, "The Myth of Liberal, Secular America." 
 
Show Notes: 
The Myth of “Liberal, Secular America” - American Reformer