Best Protestant Podcasts (2025)

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In Afflictions We Must 46:06

4h ago46:06

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By James M. Swanson

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Revival Sermon: Preparatory Stages in Revival

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Exodus 33:12-17 — Revival is conceived through the prayers of one who is burdened. Continuing the examination of where revival comes from, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones explains that there are intermediate steps that are common before a revival begins. This begins with prayer. In this sermon on Exodus 33:12–17 titled “Revival Sermon: Preparatory Stages of…

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Revival Sermon: Towards Revival

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Exodus 33:1-11 — Revival begins when one realizes that they may gain the whole world and lose their soul. Every good thing of this earth is nothing if God is not with them. In this sermon on Exodus 33:1–11 titled “Revival Sermon: Toward Revival,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones examines the steps toward revival. How does revival come? What sparks it? Whethe…

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Revival Sermon: The Phenomena of Revival

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Acts 2:12-13 — Great awakenings by God are often accompanied by great physical and mental phenomena. During revivals, men and women are described as being “struck”—falling to the ground and fainting. Supernatural knowledge about the future is given to ordinary people. What is to be made of these revival testimonies about prophesy and physical pheno…

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Revival Sermon: The Power of the Living God

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Joshua 4:21-24 — Why does the church need revival? Is it merely for the experiences it brings or perhaps for evangelistic purposes? It seems that the reason for revivals has been forgotten by many today, and the desire for them to happen has gone with it. In this sermon on the power of God in revival from Joshua 4:21–24, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones poin…

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The Power of the Resurrection: An Easter Message from Dr. Joseph Boot

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In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Joe Boot delivers a powerful Easter message on the power of God unleashed by the resurrection of Christ, such that the effects of sin and the curse are reversed and the people of God take dominion over all creation. Sermon originally delivered on April 8, 2012, @ Westminster Chapel | Toro…

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Revival Sermon: Variations Between Revivals

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Joshua 4:21-24 — What are the characteristics of a revival? How do they start and what are the results? In this sermon on Joshua 4:21–24 titled “Revival Sermon: Variations Between Revivals,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones unpacks the powerful ways revival has affected the church and why the church must plead and pray for revival today. He relates revivals …

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Revival Sermon: What is Revival?

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Joshua 4:21-24 — It’s disheartening how easily human minds forget important events, even the most important events or happenings in history. With human nature comes human forgetfulness. In this sermon on the question “What is Revival?” from Joshua 4:21–24, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones doesn’t allow that fact to excuse the Christian from reconsidering rev…

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Revival Sermon: To Know Him

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Genesis 26:17-18 — Christians should pray Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3:16–19 for themselves and for the church. In this sermon on Genesis 26:17–18 titled “Revival Sermon: To Know Him,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones explains how today’s church is like the Laodicean church, thinking they are rich when they are poor. All are blind to their true spiritual sta…

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Grace for the Travelers to Emmaus 48:21

6d ago48:21

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Rev. David Noorman - Luke 24:13-35By Rev. David Noorman

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Our Risen Christ's Word to Mary 49:46

6d ago49:46

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Prof. Barry Gritters - John 20:11-18By Prof. Barry Gritters

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Demon Cavalry from Across the Euphrates 50:38

7d ago50:38

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1. Their Spiritual Assault2. Its Deadly Results3. Hard HeartsBy Rev. Joe Holstege

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Called to Follow the Risen Jesus 50:20

7d ago50:20

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1. A High Calling2. A Personal Calling3. A Sure CallingBy Rev. Joe Holstege

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The Ultimate Sign 46:15

7d ago46:15

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By James M. Swanson

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Revival Sermon: Dead Orthodoxy

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Genesis 26:17-18 — The church has an important duty to fulfill before she can truly benefit the kingdom of God. She must deal with the hindrances that keep away the truths of the gospel. In this sermon on Genesis 26:17–18 titled “Revival Sermon: Dead Orthodoxy,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones presents these dangerous obstacles and asks the listener to cons…

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Revival Sermon: Defective Orthodoxy

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Genesis 26:17-18 — Is revival possible without the teaching and preaching of doctrinal truths? Can there be a revival in the presence of defective orthodoxy? In this sermon on Genesis 26:17–18 titled “Revival Sermon: Defective Orthodoxy,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones denies any possibility of revival without the presence of right doctrine. Listen as he e…

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The Darkness Upon the Cross 45:28

8d ago45:28

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Rev. James Slopsema - Matthew 27:45By Rev. James Slopsema

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They All Forsook Him 48:06

9d ago48:06

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1. The Meaning2. The Reason3. The ResultBy Rev. Joe Holstege

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Revival Sermon: The Holy Spirit in Revival

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Genesis 26:17-18 — What is a revival? In this sermon on the Holy Spirit in Revival from Genesis 26:17–18, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones answers that a revival is a work of the Holy Spirit wherein He moves amongst God’s people and unbelievers. The Holy Spirit is the one who works in God’s people to equip them and gift them for the work of spreading the gos…

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Revival Sermon: The Modern Philistine

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Genesis 26:17-18 — The condition of the church today suggests that her need is as urgent as it has ever been. In this sermon on Genesis 26:17–18 titled “Revival Sermon: The Modern Philistine,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones expands on the great and urgent need for revival and reawakening. To influence this, he says, the church must follow Isaac, who dug ag…

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World Religions: Sikhism

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In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Pastor Nate Wright and Dr. Michael Thiessen examine the world and life view of Sikhism. Episode Resources: Subscribe to our Rumble Channel - https://rumble.com/c/c-6444461; CHAPTERS:00:00 ReformCon '25 AD00:46 Cold Open: Sikhism03:04 PCR Intro03:28 Welcome05:00 Sikhism is Discipleship05:40 Ba…

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Revival Sermon: The Power and the Possibilities

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Genesis 26:17-18 — What are the needs of the church today? Have the needs of the church changed since early Christianity? Does the church face the same issues as it did since it first began? In this sermon on Genesis 26:17–18 titled “Revival Sermon: The Power and the Possibilities,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones answers that as Isaac dug again the wells o…

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Revival Sermon: Diagnosing the Need

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Mark 9:28-29 — For anyone burdened by the condition of this world and concerned with the present problems of this age, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones introduces a sermon series on revival where he discusses some common misconceptions about apologetics and evangelism in today’s age. In this sermon on Mark 9:28–29 titled “Revival Sermon: Diagnosing the Need,…

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The Congregational Prayers of Martyn Lloyd-Jones

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Counting Trials All Joy 58:45

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Rev. William Langerak - James 1:2-4By Rev. William Langerak

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Using God's Name Properly 50:55

13d ago50:55

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Prof. Barry Gritters - Leviticus 24:10-16By Prof. Barry Gritters

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Hosanna Save Us 41:02

14d ago41:02

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By James M. Swanson

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The LORD Who Saves You 50:46

14d ago50:46

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1. The Only Savior2. The Complete Savior3. Believing in HimBy Rev. Joe Holstege

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Demon Locusts from the Abyss 53:47

14d ago53:47

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1. Their Identity2. Their Awful Power3. Their LimitsBy Rev. Joe Holstege

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Questions & Answers (2)

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In this final moment with his students, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones discusses their questions. The lecture contains a wide variety of topics such as hosting a Q&A after the sermon, Sunday school, multi-denominational meetings and societies, children sermons, professionalism, and announcements during the service. In this lecture titled “Questions & Answe…

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Questions & Answers (1)

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As Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones finishes his lectures on preaching and preachers, he answers student questions. In this first part titled “Questions & Answers (1),” Dr. Lloyd-Jones responds to the following questions: If he is preaching God’s word, why would a preacher ever cease to be gripped by his sermon? Why use illustrations from Scripture as oppose…

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The Spirit and The Power

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What is the power in preaching? Is it in the preacher’s own preparation and scholarship? If it is, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones argues that they are to be most miserable. In this sermon titled “The Spirit and the Power,” Dr. Lloyd-Jones expounds upon what he believes to be the most important ingredient in preaching: the unction, or power, of the Holy Spi…

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Pitfalls and Romance of Preaching

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Should a preacher repeat his sermon? What are the dangers in doing so? Is it ever appropriate for a preacher to preach another person’s sermon? In this sermon titled “Pitfalls and Romance,” these questions are handled as Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones lectures under the topic of preaching and preachers. A sermon takes on a personality of its own. As the pr…

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Why Worldview is Inescapable: Contra Contra Mundum

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In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Joe Boot and Pastor Nate Wright respond to the criticisms raised by Andrew Isker and CJay Engel from the Contra Mundum podcast. They engage in an in-depth discussion about the significance of possessing a biblical worldview, addressing misconceptions and providing thorough explanations on…

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Altar Calls, Music, and True Conversion

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In this lecture on church music and altar calls, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones discusses matters facing the church today that threaten the preaching ministry. Regarding music, Dr. Lloyd-Jones is concerned that congregations are opting for more special singing, quartets, and choirs, and focusing less on the preaching ministry. The more a church is focused …

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What to Avoid in Preaching

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As the proclamation of God’s word is the task of every preacher, certain things must be avoided. These things creep into the preaching ministry and detract the man from his work. In this sermon titled “What to Avoid,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones continues his lectures on preaching and preachers and begins with a few observations on radio preaching. As t…

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Illustrations, Eloquence, and Humor in Preaching

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The preacher must freely preach the word of God in a way that is natural, yet prepared. In this sermon titled “Illustrations, Eloquence, and Humour,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones addresses the preacher’s need for freedom in the pulpit. On one hand, some preachers are bound to a manuscript and never make eye contact with his people. On the other, the prea…

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Our Amazing Faith 54:31

20d ago54:31

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Prof. Russell Dykstra - Hebrews 11:1-3By Prof. Russell Dykstra

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Darkness Upon The Cross 38:53

21d ago38:53

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1. A Terrifying Miracle2. A Horrible Judgment3. A Blessed GospelBy Rev. James Slopsema

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Jesus, Our Disease Healing, Sin Bearer 53:34

21d ago53:34

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1. His Deep Compassion2. His Divine Power3. His Particular GraceBy Prof. Douglas Kuiper

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The Sign of Resurrection 41:36

21d ago41:36

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By James M. Swanson

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Shape of the Sermon

21d ago

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The shape of the sermon should reflect the goal of any sermon. The shape is to show the original context, the meaning of a passage, and apply it to life today. In this sermon titled “Shape of the Sermon,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones discusses outlines, the main points of a sermon, the place and importance of headings, and the balance between the written…

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Preparation of the Sermon

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The charge to stand in front of God’s people and faithfully deliver God’s word is a serious calling. Congregations can understand and sympathize with the sheer weight of this task. Often, however, what is missed by Christian laypeople is the mental labor of sermon preparation from which faithful sermons emerge. The Christian minister is overwhelmed…

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Preparation of the Preacher

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The vocation of a minister is unique. A minister does not leave his work behind, whether late at night or on vacation. A minister is a man who is always preparing; he never frees himself from his calling because everything he does finds relevance to his work. How then does a preacher organize his life in light of this reality? What are some practic…

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Character of the Message

24d ago

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Fallen nature is such that human beings can seek to justify themselves before God by any means. Christian ministers know that faithful attendance on Sunday morning, while essential to Christian spiritual maturity, does not guarantee the eternal destiny of a person’s soul. A person can spend their whole life in a pew and still not have saving faith.…

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Buddhism II: The Buddhist Illusion and its Seduction of the West

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In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Joe Boot and Dr. Michael Thiessen delve into Buddhism's surprising influence on Western thought. They discuss the core teachings of Buddhism, its impact on Western minds through figures like Sam Harris and the Dalai Lama, and why Buddhism's philosophy offers little more than a self-salvat…

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The Congregation

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Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones stood at a significant turning point in the history of homiletics. While modern preachers often assume a fluid style of preaching for the sake of modern listeners, Dr. Lloyd-Jones warned against the rising tendency for the congregation to dictate from the pulpit. What is the relationship between the pew and the pulpit? How ar…

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The Call to Preach

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Who is to preach? What is the call to ministry? These questions come naturally to any man who rightly feels the weight of delivering the word of God to the people of God. Can any man stand in the pulpit and preach? Are there problems with the increasing number of churches relying on lay preachers? In this lecture on the call to ministry, Dr. Martyn…

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Preaching with Power

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How much value is there in a sermon not delivered? Clearly, the mere research and writing of a manuscript or sermon outline cannot be considered preaching. Preaching is both the sermon and the act of delivering the message, says Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones. In this lecture on preaching, he focuses on the general elements preachers need to be aware of fo…