In his lecture "Why Do We Make?" (recorded in February 2025 Richmond Virginia) Ryan Lauterio of the Maker Institute of Studio Art and Theology explores the theological, philosophical, and practical foundations of human creativity through a deeply biblical lens. Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, he emphasizes that making is not merely …

In this Q&A session following his lecture Imagination Lost: How the Arts Can Help Us Recover Our Imaginations for the World God Created, Ryan Lauterio of the Maker Institute invites listeners to further explore how imagination—when shaped by Scripture and redeemed in Christ—can become a powerful tool for perceiving truth, creating beauty, and parti…

The dialogue titled "What Is the Good Society?" features a thought-provoking discussion among Christian apologist Dr. Andy Bannister, Muslim scholar Dr. Shabir Ally, and secular humanist Justin Trottier. In this event, each speaker presents their vision of an ideal society, drawing from their respective religious and philosophical perspectives. The…

The classical debate between Christian apologist Jay Smith and Muslim scholar Dr. Shabir Ally focuses on the question, “Which is the Word of God—the Bible or the Qur’an?” Jay Smith critiques the Qur’an’s claim to divine origin by challenging its eternality, early compilation, and textual preservation, while Shabir Ally defends the Qur’an using five…

In this thought-provoking lecture delivered in Richmond, Virginia, in December 2023, Ryan Lauterio of The Maker Institute explores the profound relationship between art and faith. Challenging the modern tendency to view art as a secular or autonomous endeavor, Lauterio contends that art cannot be rightly understood apart from faith, nor can it be d…

In a world where the kingdom of darkness rages against Christ and His church—through cultural mockery, unjust laws, and spiritual rebellion—we take heart knowing that Christ is already enthroned, the strong man is bound, and His Kingdom is advancing until every enemy is defeated. As Institute founder Rev. Steven R. Martins explains at the Go & Teac…

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins exposits the passage of Ecclesiastes 4:1-3, which speaks about the injustice and oppression we witness in our fallen world, and the hope we have in God to bring judgment and restoration. Follow the Cántaro Institute X | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube For more inform…

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins exposits the passage of Ecclesiastes 3:18-22, which highlights human mortality and the shared fate of humans and animals, emphasizing life's fleeting nature. It encourages finding joy in daily tasks, fostering humility before God, and gratitude for present blessings…

Dr. Ted Van Raalte delivers an insightful lecture on the Reformation in Europe, exploring its theological, cultural, and ecclesiastical transformations. With a focus on key figures like Luther, Calvin, and Zwingli, he examines the Reformation’s impact on the church and society, highlighting the enduring significance of sola scriptura and the recove…

In this lecture, Dr. David Robinson of Westminster Chapel delves into the Reformational principle of Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone), examining its profound roots within the historic Protestant Reformation and its enduring significance. By exploring the theological and historical context in which Sola Scriptura emerged as a central tenet of the Re…

This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. In this episode, Steven R. Martins of the Cántaro Institute sits down with Rev. Doug Wilson of Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho, and New Saint Andrews College, to explore the vision behind Mere Christendom. They discuss secul…

This lecture by Rev. Kasey Horvath at the Niagara Conference 2024 explores the doctrine of confession and repentance, drawing insights from Psalm 51 and the teachings of the Reformers, particularly Martin Luther’s 95 Theses. It emphasizes the biblical components of true penitence—contrition (how one feels about sin), confession (acknowledging sin b…

The Spanish Reformation, though overshadowed by Protestant movements in Germany and England, reveals a powerful yet suppressed testimony to God’s work through faithful believers, as explained by Rev. Steven R. Martins at the Niagara Conference 2024. Figures like Julian Hernández, a daring smuggler of Reformed literature, Constantino Ponce de la Fue…

Dr. Ted Van Raalte expounds on 1 John 2:15-17, emphasizing that we are not to love the world, for opposites should not attract; God's people have been set apart and are called to remain distinct, living in service to God and fulfilling His redemptive purposes within the world.

Dr. David Robinson, upcoming speaker for the Niagara Conference 2024: Post Tenebras Lux, explores the narrative in Luke’s gospel as it relates to the early life of Jesus and his family, delving into the rich details that shape our understanding of His early years.

Rev. Kasey Horvath, upcoming speaker for the Niagara Conference 2024: Post Tenebras Lux, explores the profound blessings we have in Christ—election, redemption, and adoption—reflecting on how God’s love shapes our understanding of election and predestination, our core identity, and the freedom we’ve found from sin and trespass.…

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins continues to deconstruct and exposit the passage of Ecclesiastes 3:9-17, where we learn that man must acknowledge God for who He is, and to be thankful for His grace towards us in light of who we are. Furthermore, we hear the wise words of God's transcendent and mys…

This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. As we pursue gospel recovery and cultural renewal, can the church influence theology and public life without compromise? In this episode, Dr. Tom Ascol of Founders Ministries and the Institute of Public Theology joins Steve…

This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. Is there a place for Christianity in economics, or is it an irreligious domain? Are any economic models truly compatible with a biblical worldview? In this episode of The Apologist, Steven R. Martins speaks with economics p…

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins continues to deconstruct and exposit the passage of Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, where we see that there is a time and a season for everything under the sun, as instructed by the discernible voice of Lady Wisdom.By Cántaro Institute

This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. As we pursue a holistic apologetic—a reasoned defense of the biblical worldview—Institute founder Steven R. Martins sits down with Dr. David Legates of the Cornwall Alliance to discuss environmentalism, climate science, and…

This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. As we seek to develop a holistic apologetic—a reasoned defense of the biblical worldview—Steven R. Martins sits down with Dr. Calvin Beisner of the Cornwall Alliance to discuss mankind’s relationship to creation, the domini…

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins deconstructs and exposits the passage of Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, where we see that there is a time and a season for everything under the sun, as instructed by the discernible voice of Lady Wisdom.By Cántaro Institute

¿Qué significa ser un humano? ¿Qué es un hombre y qué es una mujer? La disforia de género no trata con una distorsión meramente “clínica” sino pertenece al ámbito de tanto cómo los humanos hallamos nuestra identidad como la expresamos también. El Apóstol Pablo, en Romanos 1, muestra la deconstrucción del orden creado que ocurre cuando los humanos s…

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins deconstructs and exposits the passage of Ecclesiastes 2:18-26, where we see the contrast of work and toil, and how the simplest of things can and ought to be enjoyed under the light of God's truth and grace.

Las suposiciones compartidas durante siglos en el mundo occidental sobre cuestiones ontológicas (la esencia de la realidad), epistemológicas (cómo sabemos lo que sabemos) y éticas (¿quién decide entre el bien y el mal?) aunque no han sido uniformes, se han gozado de categorías similares. Sin embargo, durante los últimos 3 siglos, han sido divorciad…

La visión occidental de la familia ha cambiado en las últimas generaciones, pasando de una visión que en su mayor parte estaba informada por la Palabra inspirada de Dios a una visión que no es ni sostenible ni viable, y que puede caracterizarse como un subproducto del síndrome de Don Quijote del Occidente. Al igual que el personaje ficticio de Migu…

Los Seminarios Teológicos son un evento bimensual co-organizado entre el Cántaro Institute y Sevilla Chapel. En este tercer seminario, Biblia: Los Diez Mandamientos, Rev. Steven Martins ofrece un resumen y una exposición de los Diez Mandamientos y cómo se relacionan con nuestra vida actual.

This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. As we develop a distinctly biblical worldview, we must also grasp the direction and climax of history. How should we understand the book of Revelation and the Christian view of the apocalypse? In this episode, Steven R. Mar…

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins deconstructs and exposits the passage of Ecclesiastes 2:12-17, where the King simply asks, What is the point of being wise if the wise in the end dies just as the fool?

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins deconstructs and exposits the passage of Ecclesiastes 2:1-11, where the voice of the Qohelet (Compiler) recounts the Eden Project and how it failed to rid itself of the futility that the rest of creation is made subject to.…

Why is it important to develop in our children a distinctly Christian worldview? How is a Christian education fundamentally different from non-Christian education? At the presuppositional level, Christian education is not 75 or 90 percent different from non-Christian education, it is totally and radically different. Institute founder Steven R. Mart…

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins deconstructs and exposits the literary "Introduction" of the book, the passage of Ecclesiastes 1:12-18, where the voices of the Qohelet (Compiler) and the young rabbi (teacher) apprentices are introduced.

This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. What were the top five moments in apologetic history during the early church? In this episode, Institute founder Steven R. Martins sits down with Wesley Huff of Apologetics Canada to explore these pivotal moments—and what t…

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins deconstructs and exposits what some call "The Preface" of the book, the passage of Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, which introduces its literary thesis: All of life is "Vanity" (Hevel).By Cántaro Institute

This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. Why Christian education? With secular schools readily available, why should parents set them aside entirely? In this episode, Ryan Eras of the Wolf’s Head House and Chairmaster of Niagara Classical Academy makes the case fo…

¿Cómo surgió el Catecismo de Heidelberg? ¿Qué sabemos sobre su historia? El Dr. Adolfo García de la Sienra explica esto y más.By Cántaro Institute

Los Seminarios Teológicos son un evento bimensual co-organizado entre el Cántaro Institute y Sevilla Chapel. En este segundo seminario, Apologética: Cosmovisiones Religiosas, Rev. Steven R. Martins explica qué es una cosmovisión, por qué es relevante para nuestro entendimiento del mundo y cómo podemos dar testimonio de la verdadera cosmovisión reve…

This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. Terms like "Cultural Marxism," "Social Justice," and "Woke" have come up before—but what do they really mean? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Sandlin unpacks the roots and rise of cultural Marxism and why Christians must unders…

This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. Apologetics isn’t confined to the West or academic circles—it’s needed everywhere. In this episode, Institute directors Steven R. Martins and Daniel J. Lobo explore the need for a distinctly biblical apologetic in Latin Ame…

En nuestro primer seminario teológico, coorganizado con Sevilla Chapel, el fundador del Instituto, Steven R. Martins, abordó la Reforma Protestante, y en particular la reforma española, destacando algunas de las figuras clave del movimiento, cómo se tradujo la Biblia al español, y qué impacto tuvo el movimiento reformista en el desarrollo cultural …

This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. While much of our series has followed a Van Tillian approach to apologetics, developing a distinctly biblical worldview calls for deeper exploration. In this episode, Institute associate Josué Reichow introduces the thought…

In these two-part lectures, Institute associate Josué Reichow explains the philosophical origins of critical theory, providing an analysis, notably in the works of the Frankfurt School in the early 20th century. Alongside that, he explores the relationship between critical theory and its postmodern and neo-marxist connections, attempting to map out…

In these two-part lectures, Institute associate Josué Reichow explains the philosophical origins of critical theory, providing an analysis, notably in the works of the Frankfurt School in the early 20th century. Alongside that, he explores the relationship between critical theory and its postmodern and neo-marxist connections, attempting to map out…

This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. Every worldview answers four key questions: origin, meaning, morality, and destiny. In this episode, Steven R. Martins speaks with Calvin Smith of Answers in Genesis Canada to explore why getting biblical origins right is e…

This is The Apologist—where no fact is brute, no thought is neutral, and every square inch is brought under Christ’s lordship. In this episode of The Apologist, Dr. Michael Wagner discusses the West’s forgotten spiritual roots and how recovering them can shape our cultural witness today—drawing from his book The Anglosphere's Broken Covenant. Follo…

Con diversas escuelas y tradiciones de “apologética”, ¿cuál es el modelo bíblico de la apologética? Y ¿cómo lo aplicamos de manera natural en nuestras conversaciones misioneras y en nuestro compromiso con la cultura pública? ¿Qué decimos al hindú, al budista, al musulmán, al judío, al ateo, al progresista, al queer, etc.? ¿Cómo respondemos de maner…

¿Qué es la apologética? ¿Qué era la apologética originalmente? ¿En qué se ha convertido la apologética? ¿Podemos recuperar la apologética de las torres de marfil de la academia para el discurso y el pensamiento naturales del lego? En la conferencia de Apologética 2023 organizada por el Cántaro Institute y Send Network Español, el fundador del Insti…

¿Cómo cambiamos la cultura pública? ¿Cómo respondemos a las crisis culturales de nuestra época? Ps. Francisco Aular nos enseña que aunque el camino hacia la reforma cultural es largo, primero debe comenzar con el evangelismo bíblico.

Has oído hablar de la revolución sexual en los años 60, pero ¿sabías que hubo una segunda revolución sexual? ¿Y que lo que estamos presenciando hoy es la tercera revolución sexual? El intelectual cristiano Vishal Mangalwadi explica la historia y las implicaciones culturales y religiosas de estas revoluciones.…