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The Irenic Protestants

The Irenic Protestants

By Jonathan McKenzie

The Irenic Protestants is a bi-weekly show where we strive together for knowledge of God, his word, and his world through the lens of the Classical & Confessional Protestant tradition.
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1.5.1: American Presbyterian Identity Ft. Rev. Trent Still

The Irenic ProtestantsApr 08, 2024

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1.5.1: American Presbyterian Identity Ft. Rev. Trent Still

1.5.1: American Presbyterian Identity Ft. Rev. Trent Still

In this episode we relaunch the Irenic Protestant Podcast by having a discussion regarding what it means to identify as a "Presbyterian" in light of the developments that the Presbyterian tradition went through in the American context. The Rev. Trent Still, pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Aiken, SC, joins use to help sort through these questions. We are also joined to day by one of our new co-hosts, Addison Barton.


To learn more about Addison, watch this episode of the New Reformed Irenics: https://youtu.be/TWdYsW_-zSU?si=q178nmScqwcQmnag


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Feel free to email us at protestantirenics@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you!


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As always, thank you to the Davenant Institute for sponsoring this episode.


Apr 08, 202450:03
1.7: Lutheranism ft. Potamopotos

1.7: Lutheranism ft. Potamopotos

In this episode, we begin our journey exploring the various rooms with the hall that is the Protestant tradition by discussing Lutheranism with everyone's favorite Danish Lutheran Potamopotos


Further reading on the Lutheran Tradition:

1. The Conservative Reformation and Its Theology by Charles Krauth

2. Ministry, Word, and Sacraments An Enchiridion by Martin Chemnitz


Follow Potamopotos on Twitter: @potamopotos


Follow us on Twitter: @Irenicprotest Feel free to email us at protestantirenics@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you! Sign up for classes at Davenant Hall here: https://davenanthall.com/

As always, thank you to the Davenant Institute for sponsoring this episode.


Aug 14, 202301:38:18
1.6: The Protestant Doctrine of the Word Preached

1.6: The Protestant Doctrine of the Word Preached

On this episode, Matthew and Jordan sit down to discuss the Protestant doctrine of the Word Preached by taking a look at the Westminster Longer Catechism. Westminster Larger Catechism: https://thewestminsterstandard.org/westminster-larger-catechism/ Follow us on Twitter: @Irenicprotest Feel free to email us at protestantirenics@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you! Sign up for classes at Davenant Hall here: https://davenanthall.com/

As always, thank you to the Davenant Institute for sponsoring this episode.


Aug 11, 202301:14:54
1.5: The Protestant Doctrine of the Sacraments

1.5: The Protestant Doctrine of the Sacraments

On this episode, Jonathan and Josh sit down to discuss the Protestant doctrine of the Sacraments by taking a look at the 39 Articles of Religion Confession, answering questions like: what is a sacrament? How many sacraments are there? What are sacraments for? Does Baptism save? Is Jesus present in Holy Communion? And many more. 39 Articles of Religion: https://www.ireland.anglican.org/our-faith/39-articles-of-religion Follow us on Twitter: @Irenicprotest Feel free to email us at protestantirenics@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you! Buy your copy of Synopsis of A Purer Theology here https://davenantinstitute.org/leiden-synopsis As always, thank you to the Davenant Institute for sponsoring this episode.

Jun 19, 202301:10:18
1.4: The Protestant Doctrine of the Church

1.4: The Protestant Doctrine of the Church

On this episode, Jonathan and Matthew sit down to discuss the Protestant doctrine of the Church by taking a look at the Belgic Confession. They discuss the catholic nature of Christ's body, the visible/invisible church distinction, and the three marks of the Church. The Belgic Confession: https://thewestminsterstandard.org/the-belgic-confession/ Follow us on Twitter: @Irenicprotest Feel free to email us at protestantirenics@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you! Buy your copy of Synopsis of A Purer Theology here https://davenantinstitute.org/leiden-synopsis As always, thank you to the Davenant Institute for sponsoring this episode.

Apr 24, 202301:17:02
1.3: The Protestant Doctrine of Salvation Pt. 2: Predestination and Reprobation

1.3: The Protestant Doctrine of Salvation Pt. 2: Predestination and Reprobation

In this episode the guys continue their discussion of the Protestant doctrine of salvation by discussing what classical Protestants believe concerning Predestination and Reprobation looking at the Canons of Dort.


Canons of Dort


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Feel free to email us at protestantirenics@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you!


Buy your copy of Synopsis of A Purer Theology here


As always, thank you to the Davenant Institute for sponsoring this episode.

Apr 17, 202301:00:55
1.2: The Protestant Doctrine of Salvation Pt. 1: Justification and Sanctification
Feb 26, 202301:15:37
1.1: The Protestant Doctrine of Scripture

1.1: The Protestant Doctrine of Scripture

In this episode, the guys consider the Classical Protestant doctrine of  Scripture as they work through chapter 1 of the Westminster Confession  of faith.  


Westminster Confession of Faith: https://thewestminsterstandard.org/the-westminster-confession/


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Checkout the big news coming out of the Davenant Institute: https://davenantinstitute.org/utc-partnership  

https://adfontesjournal.com/web-exclusives/the-apologist-retires-an-interview-with-alister-mcgrath/

Jan 31, 202301:18:26
1.0: Protestantism: the Hall and the Rooms---- Season 1 Launch
Jan 09, 202327:19
0.14: The Law, Welfare, and Protestant Social Teaching ft. the Rev. Steven Wedgeworth
Dec 18, 202251:03
0.13: Skepticism?! We Deny Against the Papists

0.13: Skepticism?! We Deny Against the Papists

In today's episode, Josh and Matthew discuss the role that the Counter-Reformation played in the rise of skepticism.   


Richard H. Popkin article referenced by Matthew: https://anglican.audio/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Richard-H.-Popkin-Skepticism-and-the-Counter-Reformation-in-France-1960.pdf 


This episode is brought to you by the Davenant Institute. Be sure to check out their latest release "Protestant Social Teaching" https://davenantinstitute.org/protestant-social-teaching

Oct 19, 202201:00:57
0.11: What's Up With New College, Franklin. ft. Nathan Johnson

0.11: What's Up With New College, Franklin. ft. Nathan Johnson

In this episode, we are joined by Nathan Johnson to discuss the work being done at New College Franklin in classical and theological education.  


 To learn more about New College Franklin be sure to check out their website:  https://www.newcollegefranklin.edu/ 


Please be sure to visit the new Davenant Hall website where you can sign up for Dr. Lynch's course on Protestant Scholasticism (which can be found here: https://davenanthall.com/)

Aug 17, 202201:10:32
0.10: The Death of Death and the Death of Hypothetical Universalism
Jul 13, 202201:12:44
0.9: John Calvin, Spiritual Presence, and the Eucharist
Jul 02, 202254:37
0.8: Special Episode Live From Davenant Convivium 2022 Ft. Colin Redemer and Dale Stenberg
Jun 07, 202252:05
0.7: So Do You Like Communion or Not?: On the Frequency of the Lord's Supper

0.7: So Do You Like Communion or Not?: On the Frequency of the Lord's Supper

On this episode, the Irenic Protestants become the Eucharistic Protestants as we have an open forum conversation on the issue of the frequency of the Lord's Supper.


Disclaimer: The issue discussed in the episode is of a pastoral nature and thus we need to caveat that none of us are pastors in Christ's Church. We are mere undergraduates who all aspire to the office of overseer, but we are not your local pastor or session. So please take our opinions with a grain of salt when it comes to any issues of pastoral wisdom. Enjoy the Show.


Hosts:


Jonathan McKenzie the Anglican (Editor)- Twitter: @JonnyYounboi


Matthew Pearson the Presbyterian (Co-host)- Twitter: @_matthewpearson


Jordan Costantino the Particular Baptist (Co-host)- Twitter: @JordanCostanti2


Joshua M. Janniere the Dutch Reformed Dude (Co-host)- Twitter: @JoshuaJanniere1 --- Insta: joshuajanniere


Big thanks to the Davenant Institute for sponsoring this episode! To find out more about Davenant Hall and their course offerings, please visit them at https://davenantinstitute.org/davenant-hall#browse and https://davenanthouse.org/programs/

May 11, 202201:02:08
0.6: Classical Theism and Its Critics

0.6: Classical Theism and Its Critics

On this episode, the Irenic Protestants become the Polemical Protestants as we have an open forum conversation on the recent debate surrounding Classical Theism.


Hosts:  

Jonathan McKenzie the Anglican (Editor)- Twitter: @JonnyYounboi  

Matthew Pearson the Presbyterian (Co-host)- Twitter: @_matthewpearson  

Jordan Costantino the Particular Baptist (Co-host)- Twitter: @JordanCostanti2  

Joshua M. Janniere the Dutch Reformed Dude (Co-host)- Twitter: @JoshuaJanniere1 --- Insta: joshuajanniere  


Big thanks to the Davenant Institute for sponsoring this episode! To find out more about Davenant Hall and their course offerings, please visit them at https://davenanthouse.org/programs/ and https://davenantinstitute.org/davenant-hall#browse

Apr 24, 202201:09:44
0.4: John Owen and Preparing for the Lord's Supper

0.4: John Owen and Preparing for the Lord's Supper

On this episode, our very own Baptist and John Owen lover, Jordan, leads us in a discussion of Owen's Sacramental Discourse #6 on proper preparation for the Lord's Supper. This episode is a bit more devotional in nature so be prepared to be refreshed by the good new of God's love for a miserable offender like you. 


"All roads lead to Owen" 


John Owen's Sacramental Discourses: https://www.ccel.org/ccel/owen/discourses.html


Hosts:

Jonathan McKenzie the Anglican (Editor)- Twitter: @JonnyYounboi

Matthew Pearson the Presbyterian (Co-host)- Twitter: @_matthewpearson

Jordan Costantino the Particular Baptist (Co-host)- Twitter: @JordanCostanti2

Joshua M. Janniere the Dutch Reformed Dude (Co-host)- Twitter: @JoshuaJanniere1 --- Insta: joshuajanniere


Big thanks to the Davenant Institute for sponsoring this episode! To find out more about Davenant Hall and their course offerings, please visit them at https://davenantinstitute.org/davenant-hall#browse and https://davenanthouse.org/programs/

Apr 01, 202255:60
0.3: The Baptismal Theology of the Book of Common Prayer (1662) ft. the Rev. Steven Wedgeworth

0.3: The Baptismal Theology of the Book of Common Prayer (1662) ft. the Rev. Steven Wedgeworth

I know what you are thinking, "TWO episodes on baptism in a row?!" I know right? Isn't it exciting? So join us today as we talk with our first guest, Steve Wedgeworth, rector of Christ Church Anglican South Bend, IN, as we discuss the theology of baptism expressed in the reformed Book of Common Prayer.  

 Follow Steve Wedgeworth on Twitter at @Wedgetweets  

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Big thanks to the Davenant Institute for sponsoring this episode! To find out more about Davenant Hall and their course offerings, please visit them at https://davenantinstitute.org/davenant-hall#browse

Mar 15, 202201:10:12
0.2: Baptismal Efficacy in the Reformed Italian Divines

0.2: Baptismal Efficacy in the Reformed Italian Divines

Are you ready to get lost in the Italian baptismal sauce? On todays episode our very own Matthew Pearson gives us a survey of the baptismal theology of your favorite Italian Reformed theologians: Jerome Zanchi, Peter Martyr Virmigli, and Francis Turretin. 


Panelist:


Jonathan McKenzie the Anglican (Editor)- Twitter: @JonnyYounboi


Matthew Pearson the Presbyterian (Co-host)- Twitter: @_matthewpearson


Jordan Costantino the Particular Baptist (Co-host)- Twitter: @JordanCostanti2


Joshua M. Janniere the Dutch Reformed Dude (Co-host)- Twitter: @JoshuaJanniere1 --- Insta: joshuajanniere


Big thanks to the Davenant Institute for sponsoring this episode! To find out more about Davenant Hall and their course offerings, please visit them at https://davenantinstitute.org/davenant-hall#browse

Feb 28, 202201:17:15
0.1: Prolegomena? Barely know her!

0.1: Prolegomena? Barely know her!

On this episode, Josh gives us a crash course on Protestant prolegomena. What is it? Why necessary for doing theology? Why do YOU need it? 

Panelist:

Jonathan McKenzie the Anglican (Presiding Host)- Twitter: @JonnyYounboi

Matthew Pearson the Presbyterian (Co-host)- Twitter: @_matthewpearson

Jordan Costantino the Particular Baptist (Co-host)- Twitter: @JordanCostanti2

Joshua M. Janniere the Dutch Reformed Dude (Co-host)- Twitter: @JoshuaJanniere1 --- Insta: joshuajanniere


Big thanks to the Davenant Institute for sponsoring this episode! To find out more about Davenant Hall and their course offerings, please visit them at https://davenantinstitute.org/davenant-hall#browse

Feb 13, 202201:13:58
0.0: Who are the Irenic Protestants?

0.0: Who are the Irenic Protestants?

On this episode, the guys introduce the Irenic Protestant Podcast by sharing a little bit about who they are and what they plan on accomplishing through this here podcast.


Panelist:

Jonathan McKenzie the Anglican (Presiding Host)- Twitter: @JonnyYounboi

Matthew Pearson the Presbyterian (Co-host)- Twitter: @_matthewpearson

Jordan Costantino the Particular Baptist (Co-host)- Twitter: @JordanCostanti2

Joshua M. Janniere the Dutch Reformed Dude (Co-host)- Twitter: @JoshuaJanniere1 --- Insta: joshuajanniere

Feb 03, 202219:30