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Reformers Bookcast

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The Reformers Bookcast is the podcast put out by Reformers Bookshop in Sydney - chatting with authors, speakers, pastors, and teachers about great Christian books. Available wherever you get your podcasts, with videos available on Facebook and Youtube.
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Stephen McAlpine (Being the Bad Guys)

Reformers BookcastFeb 28, 2021

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Adrian Martinez (Biblical Counselling Australia)
Oct 26, 202239:23
The Household and the War for the Cosmos (C. R. Wiley)
Aug 28, 202248:27
Francis Schaeffer (Dr. William Edgar)

Francis Schaeffer (Dr. William Edgar)

Francis Schaeffer was one of the great Christian thinkers of the 20th century. Who better to talk about Schaeffer then Dr William Edgar, author of Schaeffer on the Christian Life, who knew Schaeffer personally and was converted under his ministry? In this episode we spoke to Dr Edgar about Schaeffer, culture, apologetics and jazz.

Aug 14, 202250:34
A Chat with Conrad (Dr. Conrad Mbewe)

A Chat with Conrad (Dr. Conrad Mbewe)

Conrad Mbewe pastors at Kabwata Baptist Church in Zambia, and was recently out in Australia for a number of speaking engagements. While in Sydney, Tom met with Dr Mbewe to chat about the Gospel work in Zambia, missionary-pastors, counselling, and books of significance to his ministry and life.

Aug 01, 202247:04
James Jeffery (Social Media and the Internet)

James Jeffery (Social Media and the Internet)

The internet and smart phones have radically changed our lives. These technologies come with many benefits - the ability to communicate across vast distances and access to incalculable information. But we should think carefully about how best to use these technologies to the glory of God. In this episode, Tom chatted with James Jeffery about several books on this topic and why we need to think carefully about the internet and social media.

Jun 26, 202239:04
Jonathan Williams (Richard Baxter and Family Worship)
Jun 19, 202239:53
Isobel Lin & Jocelyn Loane (EQUIP Women)
Jun 12, 202225:19
Glen Scrivener (The Air We Breathe)

Glen Scrivener (The Air We Breathe)

Christianity has impacted our culture in many ways. Over the centuries, Christianity has taught our society the importance of values such as compassion, progress and freedom. In this episode Tom spoke to Glen Schivener, the author of  The Air We Breathe, about how we all came to believe in these Christian values.

Jun 05, 202240:28
Cassie Watson (The Pilgrim's Progress)
May 29, 202237:58
Michael Haykin (Iron Sharpens Iron)
May 23, 202236:43
Caroline Newheiser & Cheryl Marshall (When Words Matter Most)
May 15, 202244:29
John Hindley (Refreshed)
May 08, 202232:01
Megan Hill (Patience)

Megan Hill (Patience)

Whether we're waiting a traffic light or waiting for suffering to end, Christians are called to be patient through difficulty. In this episode we're joined by Megan Hill, author of 'Patience: Waiting with Hope,' which is part of the 31-Day Devotionals for Life series. We discuss the beauty of patience, how it points us to Jesus, and what we can do to cultivate it.

May 01, 202229:41
Jonathan Gibson (Be Thou My Vision)

Jonathan Gibson (Be Thou My Vision)

Liturgy may not be the most exciting word to consider when it comes to a daily time of worship, but, as Jonathan Gibson (author of Be Thou My Vision and Reformation Worship) points out in this episode, we all have a liturgy and by picking up the best of the prayers, confessions, creeds and catechisms we can enrich our daily worship.

Jonny also spoke to us about his new kid’s book series starting with The Acrostic of God and the heart-breaking circumstances that prompted the writing of his beautiful and moving children’s book The Moon is Always Round.

Jonny’s books can all be viewed here.

Apr 24, 202242:53
Douglas Wilson (A Chat with Doug)

Douglas Wilson (A Chat with Doug)

Douglas Wilson is the author of dozens of books on a wide range of topics. But the foundations of Doug's teaching are the topics of marriage, parenting, education and a gospel that impacts all of life. In this episode Tom spoke to Doug about these foundational subjects and why they are so important.

Apr 18, 202251:48
Randy Newman (Mere Christianity)
Apr 10, 202239:59
Season 4 Coming Soon

Season 4 Coming Soon

Season 4 of the Reformers Bookcast is about to launch, and we have a great line-up of guests joining us on the Bookcast. Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, tune in, and hear about some great books and the people behind them!

Apr 07, 202200:36
Joel Beeke (From the Archives)

Joel Beeke (From the Archives)

Back in mid-2019, Dr. Joel Beeke visited Reformers Bookshop, and presented two talks at Stanmore Baptist Church on "Calvin's Life: Practical Lessons" and "The Puritan Life: Joyful or Joyless". Just before this Reformers-organised public talk, Dr. Beeke and Tom spoke about Joel Beeke's childhood and the story behind his love of books and the puritans. This is one of our favourite interviews, and you will share Dr. Beeke's contagious passion for the Lord.

Mar 06, 202238:54
Peter Jones (From the Archives)
Feb 20, 202227:09
Ed Welch with Peter Sondergeld (From the Archives)
Feb 06, 202236:41
Ian Smith (From the Archives)

Ian Smith (From the Archives)

In 2019, the principal of Christ College in Sydney, Ian Smith, released a book with Crossway titled "Not Home Yet". Tom and Ian chatted about the book, and the topic of where our home is in this life and the next.

Jan 23, 202227:35
Peter Hastie (From the Archives)

Peter Hastie (From the Archives)

In 2019, Tom travelled down to the Presbyterian Theological College in Victoria to talk with students and staff about study and books. In this interview, PTC principal Peter Hastie shares some of his favourite Systematic Theology books.

Jan 09, 202254:60
Mark Jones with Mark Powell (From the Archives)

Mark Jones with Mark Powell (From the Archives)

Back in 2018, Mark Jones was in Sydney and talked with Tom and Mark Powell about Mark Jones' books, the work he has done on puritan writings and how their writings have impacted him.

Dec 26, 202131:46
Reformers Bookcast Season 3 Recap
Dec 24, 202115:08
Sinclair Ferguson (Advent)
Nov 21, 202137:49
Jonty Rhodes (Man of Sorrows, King of Glory)
Nov 14, 202132:24
Sam Allberry (Good News for Our Bodies)

Sam Allberry (Good News for Our Bodies)

How should we as Christians think about our bodies? Are they inherently good or bad? What do they tell us about who we are? Sam Allberry, author of 'What God Has to Say About Our Bodies', joins us to discuss why it matters that our bodies are created, broken, and redeemed. We touch on identity, chronic illness, union with Christ, and the wonderful hope of eternity with God in our glorified bodies.

Nov 07, 202124:46
Melvin Tinker (Cultural Marxism)

Melvin Tinker (Cultural Marxism)

This week we were joined by Melvin Tinker (author of That Hideous Strength: A Deeper Look at How the West was Lost). Tom spoke to Melvin about technology, Cultural Marxism and how Christians should respond to this ideology.

Oct 31, 202137:33
Dan Doriani (Work)

Dan Doriani (Work)

In this episode of the Reformers Bookcast Tom spoke to Dan Doriani about Work. Dan is the author of numerous books including two recent books on Work (Work That Makes a Difference and Work: Its Purpose, Dignity, and Transformation). Conversation ranged from the purpose of work, what to do when you don't have a job and whether or not there will be work in the new heavens and new earth.

Oct 24, 202138:08
Reuben Bredenhof (Weak Pastor, Strong Christ)
Oct 17, 202134:42
Nancy Guthrie (Biblical Theology)

Nancy Guthrie (Biblical Theology)

The Bible is not primarily about us. Biblical theology helps us see Scripture rightly, as a story centered on God that changes everything about our stories. In this episode, we talk to Nancy Guthrie about why biblical theology matters—and we take a deep dive into how we can see the gospel through the story of trees.

Oct 10, 202134:29
Owen Strachan (Christianity and Wokeness)

Owen Strachan (Christianity and Wokeness)

Owen Strachan is the author of the best-selling new book Christianity and Wokeness. Owen joined us on this episode of the Reformers Bookcast to talk about wokeness and how it is a danger to the church. Our conversation roamed into a discussion about anthropology (based on Owen's book Reenchanting Humanity) and how the gospel and the church are counter-cultural.

Oct 03, 202127:58
Adam Ramsey (Truth on Fire)

Adam Ramsey (Truth on Fire)

The character and attributes of God are a great comfort the Christian and are the heart of Theology proper. Adam Ramsey's new book Truth on Fire: Gazing at God Until Your Heart Sings looks at studying God in such a way that engages the mind and moves all the way to the heart and hands. Adam joined us to discuss his book, why we should study the attributes of God and his favourite attributes of God.

Sep 26, 202128:47
Rachel Jones (A Brief Theology of Periods)
Sep 19, 202129:51
Tom Nettles (Charles H. Spurgeon)
Sep 12, 202139:20
Mark Dever (The Church)
Sep 05, 202132:21
Reformers Bookcast Season 2 Recap
Sep 01, 202108:04
Alasdair Groves with Ed Welch (From the Archives)
Aug 29, 202123:30
Chad Van Dixhoorn (From the Archives)
Aug 15, 202120:50
Ben Nelson (From the Archives)

Ben Nelson (From the Archives)

Reformers Bookshop visited the Presbyterian Theological College in Victoria and spoke to Rev Ben Nelson (New Testament and Greek) about the college and some of his favourite books.

Aug 01, 202140:10
Kelly Kapic (From the Archives)
Jul 18, 202135:59
Chris Cipollone (From the Archives)
Jul 05, 202110:60
Tim Challies (From the Archives)

Tim Challies (From the Archives)

Reformers Bookshop's Tom Eglinton interviewed with Tim Challies during his EPIC project in 2018. They were joined by Akos Balogh (The Gospel Coalition Australia) and Mark Powell (AP Magazine).

Jun 20, 202119:28
EQUIP Women (Isobel Lin & Jocelyn Loane)
Jun 06, 202119:23
Dane Ortlund (Gentle and Lowly)
May 30, 202138:07
Glenn Sunshine (Slaying Leviathan)
May 23, 202138:27
Jonathan Cruse (What Happens When We Worship)
May 16, 202144:39
Michael Kruger (Hebrews for You)
May 09, 202132:08
Chris Morphew (Big Questions Series)

Chris Morphew (Big Questions Series)

Kids have big questions that need answering. “What Happens When we Die?” “Why Does God let Bad Things Happen?” “How Do We Know Christianity is Really True?” are three examples.

Chris Morphew is very familiar with these sorts of questions and how to answer them after spending years as a school chaplain.

In this episode, Chris introduces us to his new series of books for children aged 9-13 years old “Big Questions”.

May 02, 202120:19
Simonetta Carr (Questions Women Asked)

Simonetta Carr (Questions Women Asked)

Church History is our family history. Simonetta Carr’s books “Christian Biographies for Young Readers” are a great tool to help us teach our children this family history.

In this episode Tom spoke to Simonetta about this series as well as her latest book “Questions Women Asked”.

Apr 25, 202124:22