Best Heidelberg Theological Seminary Podcasts (2025)

Maybe you've heard about the Westminster Confession, and maybe you've read it in the original. But have you read the Westminster Confession in actual modern English, and do we as Christians know what it means and how it applies?This is part 3 of Ben unpacking the Holy Scripture

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Holy Scripture (part 1) | The Westminster Confession | Episode 9 44:31

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Maybe you've heard about the Westminster Confession, and maybe you've read it in the original KJV style it was written in! (Okay not really) But anyway, have you actually read the Westminster Confession in actual modern English, and do we as Christians actually know what it means and how it applies?This is part 1 of Ben unpacking the canon.…

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Holy Scripture (part 2) | The Westminster Confession | Episode 10 40:09

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Maybe you've heard about the Westminster Confession, and maybe you've read it in the original KJV style it was written in! (Okay not really) But anyway, have you actually read the Westminster Confession in actual modern English, and do we as Christians actually know what it means and how it applies? This is part 2 of Ben unpacking the Holy Scriptur…

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First Principles | Episode 8 44:32

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Our culture is driven so far from reason, so far from the first principles of logic. To understand reason and logic, we need to go back and understand our essence and the first principles of logic.

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Information | Episode 7 31:22

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Where does information come from? Can atheist scientists account for it?

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The Philosophy of Mind | Episode 6 38:54

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Often the philosophy of Scientism holds that all things consist of matter. How does Scientism account for the mind?

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Van Til's Transcendental Argument | Episode 5 41:58

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Often when we evangelize we don't know exactly how we go about it. But Van Til offers a three-step approach.

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Setting the Boundaries | Episode 4 44:26

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When imperialist and secular scientists run their experiments and write their conclusions, they make claims from their own presuppositions. But what are their starting points?

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Scientism Simply Refuted | Episode 3 41:29

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As complex as Scientism may appear, refuting it is a rather simple task. The Achilles heel for Scientism is that it is a philosophy that cannot be verified empirically. Therefore, it fails to meet its own standard.

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Introduction to Scientism | Episode 2 39:48

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What is scientism?

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Is Christianity Intelligible? | Episode 1 40:21

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Ben Besset begins his fall project at Seventh Reformed Church with a look into how do we know something, and how well do we know it?

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Deity of Christ 38:45

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What roles does Christ perform? Why does Jesus sometimes say He doesn't know the day or the hour of the end times? Why does He refer to God as His Father? Is Jesus not God? All this and more in this episode!

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Basic Overview of the Trinity 46:00

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The Trinity is a complex and difficult concept to understand. Ben defines what it is and offers different ways to defend the doctrine of the Trinity from the many worldviews trying to attack it.

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Daniel's 70 Week Prophecy 36:53

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This is one of the greatest proofs we have on the authenticity of Scripture that talks about one of the prophecies of Scripture being fulfilled. We also talk about one of the controversies regarding the difference between the time of the crucifixion in Mark's gospel and the time of Jesus' trial in John's gospel.…

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Coming Alongside a Person in Grief 34:17

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"My sister has spinal meningitis. They do not think she will live past Easter. What kind of a God is this?" Let's say that you were given this statement by a friend. Do you pound them with theological principles right away? Give them scripture? Or just listen to them? How should a reformed Christian evangelize a person in grief? Find out on this ep…

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The Augustine Way 37:03

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"Persuasion happens not in the abstract but in the particular. Our social imaginary shapes the way we experience the world, interpret events, reason, and make decisions. Yet many apologists still give only a polite nod, if that, to the social imagination of the late moderns." ~ The Augustine Way by Chatraw and Allen…

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How do we know the Bible is the Word of God? 38:57

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Christians claim the Bible is God's Word, but how can we justify that? What is necessary in order for the Bible to be God's Word?

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Postmodernism 37:49

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How do you read a history book? Philosophy book? Does you interpretation of the book match my interpretation of the book? Let's say someone said this to you one day; that we can't know for sure what we did to Japan in World War II was right or wrong. Refute them... Go.

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Common Objections to Slavery in the Bible (Part 2) 36:11

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How is God going to work with a rebellious people that break His commandments? A harsh near-East culture that endorses slavery, divorce, and misogyny?

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Common Objections to Slavery in the Bible (Part 1) 37:03

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The New Atheist Sam Harris says that it's just an inconvenient fact that slavery is endorsed in the Bible. How would you respond to such a statement?

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Faith and Reason 38:21

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Philosophy must be in service of theology. When this happens, man does not determine reality, but discovers it as the Holy Spirit reveals it to him through Scripture.

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The Systematic Filtration of the Christian Worldview (1859-2024) 42:50

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The Christians are losing to the New Atheists who don't even have a solid foundation or grip on justifying their truth. This is the history of the subtle descent from Christianity to Atheism via Theological Liberalism.

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Begging the Question (Part 2) 45:33

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What makes it easy for people to win debates? Perhaps if they're begging the question. But that's not how we are supposed to rationalize our arguments. What is begging the question? What are some examples of begging the question?

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Begging the Question (Part 1) 46:02

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What makes it easy for people to win debates? Perhaps if they're begging the question. But that's not how we are supposed to rationalize our arguments. What is begging the question? What are some examples of begging the question?

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The Difficulty of Evangelism 27:59

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How should we evangelize? Join Ben Bessett as he teaches Worldviews Evangelism Counseling (WEC) class at Seventh Reformed Church.

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The Natural Law 31:33

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How would you articulate the difference between natural revelation and special revelation? Is there a difference between natural law, natural revelation, and the sensus divinitatis? How would you use natural law in answering the question about what happens to people who die who have never heard the Gospel?…

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Are you Stagnant in Christ? 1 Corinthians Sermon Series 3:1–4 34:47

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1 Corinthians Sermon Series 3:1–4Stagnant is defined as a body of water having no current or flow, often giving an unpleasant smell. As Christians, we have the righteousness of Christ imputed to us, we have been forgiven of all our sins. This is a wonderful blessing, but we also must be aware that we can still act and think as the world does. No, t…

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1 Corinthians Series #4: Human Wisdom vs. God’s Wisdom 40:18

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1 Corinthians Sermon Series: 2:1–16Ever since the fall in Genesis 3, we have seen the battle between the wisdom of God vs. the wisdom of this world. Humanity naturally opposes God. It naturally places itself at the center and interprets all things from this perspective. It wants to be the source of all wisdom. The apostle Paul is telling the Corint…

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1 Corinthians Series #3: The World’s Wisdom vs. God’s Folishness 41:11

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1 Corinthians Sermon Series: 1:17–31The wisdom of this world has been at odds with its own Creator since the fall of mankind in Genesis 3. Human beings, because of their own pride and enmity, think they are the centerpiece of the universe. Belief in Jesus Christ is utter nonsense to them. Humanity looks for wisdom, but not God's wisdom. They desire…

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1 Corinthians Series #2: Pride and Division in the Church 36:02

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1 Corinthians Sermon Series: 1:10–17It should come as no surprise that pride and division exist within the Christian community. Why is this? Because we all bring our sin nature with us when we walk through the door. Churches have divisions because churches are made up of sinful people. It's that simple. The key is to recognize this, to be aware of …

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Irresistible Grace | WEC Episode 21 1:08:38

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"One of the most dramatic moments in my life for the shaping of my theology took place in a seminary classroom. One of my professors went to the blackboard and wrote these words in bold letters: Regeneration Precedes Faith." —R.C. SproulStudy NotesBy Ben Bessett

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Limited Atonement | WEC Episode 20 56:52

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"The blood of Christ hath such a divine power to save, that nothing but it can ever save the soul." —Charles SpurgeonStudy NotesBy Ben Bessett

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What Is It That God Has Done That We Can Be Saved? (cont. Heidelberg Catechism #1) 4:09

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In this episode, Dr. Maynard Koerner discusses what exactly it is that God has done so that we can be saved as he features the first and most beloved question and answer in the entire Heidelberg Catechism while also touching on the Gospel of Christianity compared to the philosophies of other world religions. Ready to answer the call to ministry? Co…

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