Once for All Delivered

Andrew and Caleb take you higher, looking at the ontological and economic Trinity. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

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Andrew and Caleb look at how liberal and godless ideologies are infiltrating rural, red America. They look at several cases where CRT, LGBT, etc. are showing up in the most unlikely of places, and how Christians can think about and respond to these things.See Andrew’s letter to Ed Seidel, president of the University of Wyoming.Video on YouTube This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

Andrew and Caleb return to the Heidelberg and Westminster Larger to talk about faith. What is it? What distinguishes true from false faith? Why must faith have an object? What does it mean that faith is the instrument of justification?Video on YouTube This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

Caleb and Andrew were interviewed last week by Real Talk, a Canadian podcast with similar interests. It's a good primer on where OFAD has been and where it's going, and also a good introduction to Real Talk for our listeners. For more Real Talk, visit realtalkpodcast.ca This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

Seminaries seem to inevitably slide towards theological and political liberalism, yet no one seems to know why. On this week's OFAD, Andrew (solo) explores a possible reason that doesn't get much attention.Documents referenced include the ATS Standards of Accreditation and Association Policy Guidelines.Video on YouTube This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

Caleb and Andrew are joined by Dr. Cornelis Van Dam, professor emeritus of Old Testament at the Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary, to talk about issues, errors, and controversies surrounding Genesis 1 and 2 and the biblical creation narrative. Why has this become such a controversy, and is it really a problem? Why is the view of six days of ordinary length still to be preferred? Also, the Summer Delivaway 2023 has begun!Video on YouTube This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

Andrew and Caleb continue their look at texts from Lord’s Day 6 of the Heidelberg Catechism and parallels in the Westminster Larger Catechism. Why was it necessary for Christ to be divine? How does the mediator we have inform our covenant theology?Video on Youtube This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

Caleb and Andrew return from technical difficulties to look at Q. 17 of the Heidelberg Catechism and Q. 39 of the Westminster Larger Catechism. Why was it necessary for Christ to take on a human nature?Video on YouTube This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

Caleb and Andrew continue their look at Lord’s Day 5 of the Heidelberg and parallel texts in the Westminster Larger and Shorter Catechisms.Video on YouTube This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

Andrew and Caleb continue their look at climate change by looking at some present-day examples, stories, and clips, and the theological and worldview significance behind them.Video on YouTube This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

Caleb and Andrew emit carbon while talking about climate change. What do Scripture and Reformed theology have to say about stewardship of the earth and the dominion mandate? Then next time we'll dive into some of the current issues.Video on YouTube This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

Caleb and Andrew return to Comparing Catechisms to look at Heidelberg Q&A 12 and 13, Westminster Shorter Q&A 25, 82, and 84, and Westminster Larger Q&A 152. What do our sins deserve and what must be done to save us?Originally livestreamed with video on YouTube. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

OFAD kicks off June looking at Pride Month and its related developments in business, politics and the church. Where are we seeing compromise? How should we as Christians think and respond?Video: https://www.youtube.com/live/fWtjHeC9cFQ?feature=share This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

Caleb and Andrew discuss advances and issues in artificial intelligence, and their possible implications for Christians. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

Andrew and Caleb return to their occasional series for tonight’s livestream, looking at Lord’s Day 4 of the Heidelberg Catechism and questions 17-19 of the Westminster Shorter Catechism. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

In the longest and live-est OFAD yet, Caleb and Andrew share some quick personal updates before diving into the issue of transgenderism. What do current events tell us about this ideology and how far it has advanced in society? How has the church responded in the past, and how should it respond going forward? How does this connect to our previous live show on public displays of Satanism. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

Last summer, after an extended hiatus, Caleb and Andrew sat down to start a new Bavcast series on Bavinck’s work on political theology, The Kingdom of God, the Highest Good. After this session, they decided to rework and rebrand the show, which returned in fall of 2022 as Once for All Delivered. In many ways, this episode was a preview of things to come.OFAD will be back next week, Lord-willing, with a live show. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

In November 2020, Caleb and Andrew interviewed Dr. Alan Strange, professor of church history at Mid-America Reformed Seminary, on the subject of beauty and aesthetics. Plus some 2023 host updates. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

With pure unmitigated craziness coming in the month of April, we are diving into the back catalog of Bavcast for The Best of Bav, a mini-series looking back at some of our best work on Bavcast from 2020-2022. In the summer of 2020, we sat down with our friend Rudy Manrique to talk about worship.Rudy is now planting a church in Riverside, CA. Message him at https://www.instagram.com/the_shepherds_church to learn more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

Caleb and Andrew continue their parallel march through the Heidelberg and Westminster looking at sin and misery. What are the consequences of the Fall and sin? What about “born this way”? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

Andrew and Caleb return to their occasional series on the Reformed catechisms by looking at Lord’s Day 3 of the Heidelberg and parallel questions from the Westminster Shorter. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

Andrew looks at what the David & Bathsheba rape controversy, Colin Kaepernick’s new graphic novel, and James Kessler’s recent polity tweets share in common. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

Caleb and Andrew continue their introduction to Sphere Sovereignty. How is this view distinct from others? How does it help against the totalitarian state? Will we ever get a pithy sign-off phrase? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

After much anticipation and build-up, Andrew and Caleb present their positive view of Christianity and culture. What is Sphere Sovereignty and how is it distinguished from other views surveyed thus far? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

This week’s OFAD looks at Lord’s Day 2 of the Heidelberg Catechism and related teachings from the Westminster Larger and Shorter Catechisms. What does the law do for Christians? What are common errors and misconceptions regarding the law and sin? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

Caleb and Andrew begin a new occasional series looking at the catechisms of their churches—Andrew (OPC) at Questions 1-3 the Westminster Shorter Catechism, and Caleb (URCNA) with Lord’s Day 1 of the Heidelberg Catechism. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

In their first-ever live show, Caleb and Andrew talk about the recent display of public Satanism at the Grammy Awards, and the myths of cultural neutrality and opting-out from the culture wars. Then, a brief look at He Gets Us. Watch the video replay on YouTube This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

Andrew (between intermittent power outages) and Caleb continue their discussion with David Visser and Kyle Vasas of Faith to Film. They talk about Second Commandment issues, other potential Faith to Film projects, and a bit of behind the scenes discussion of OFAD. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

Caleb and Andrew talk to some friends from north of the border, David Visser and Kyle Vasas of Faith to Film. They discuss their origin story in Christian media production (you also get to hear a little of the Bavcast/OFAD origin story) and discuss the use of media for Christian ends. Learn more about Faith to Film at faithtofilm.ca This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

Andrew and Caleb next take a look at the modern Two Kingdoms view that has emerged from Meredith Kline and Westminster Seminary California. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

Caleb and Andrew talk southern-fried classic rock for a moment before turning to the issue of theonomy. What is theonomy? What is general equity, and is general equity theonomic? How does theonomy relate to historic Reformed establishmentarianism? (A little shorter episode this week, but we’ll have a longer one next week). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

Andrew and Caleb lose the support of Great Britian before diving into some of the key biblical texts surrounding church and state issues. What are these texts, and how have they been interpreted (or misinterpreted)? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

No regular episode this week because of the holidays, but Andrew provides instead an audio reading of his article which appeared today on onceforalldelivered.com titled "Reformed Seminaries Took Millions in Federal COVID-19 Aid." This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

Caleb and Andrew continue their look at church and state issues. How should Christians respond to the present crisis? Is the way out backward, forward, or something else? Plus, we announce the winner of the OFAD Christmas Delivaway! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

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What does man lose in the Fall? What is retained? What is the role of common grace, natural theology, and natural law (and how does Bavinck help?) What biblical evidence supports the view that grace renews nature?Enter the OFAD Christmas Delivaway! OFAD Christmas Delivaway 2022 (kingsumo.com) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

Enter at https://kingsumo.com/g/m15yct/ofad-christmas-delivaway-2022 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

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Once for All Delivered (re)launches with a discussion of some of the foundations of Christian cultural engagement. What is the distinction between nature and grace, and what are the popular historic views? Which one do we think is correct, and why?"Nature and Grace in Bavinck" by Jan Veenhof (dordt.edu) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

On November 29th, Bavcast will be rebranded and relaunched as Once for All Delivered, with an expanded focus on teaching and applying biblical, confessional, Reformed theology to today's world.Support the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

How should we interpret the days of creation? Do Andrew and Caleb disagree with Bavinck here? What is the relationship between creation and kingdom? What is the purpose of creation?Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/bavcast) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

Caleb and Andrew continue their discussion of creation from chapter 11 of Wonderful Works of God. What is God’s purposes in creation? How are the days of creation best understood and categorized?Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/bavcast) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

Andrew and Caleb (in person!) delve into chapter 11 of Wonderful Works of God, beginning a discussion of creation. What is God’s counsel, and how does it relate to creation? What is the proper relationship between creation and science? Matter and energy? Being and becoming?Support the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

Caleb and Andrew continue their discussion with Restless about 5 things YRRs should know about Bavinck. What is the relationship between church life and public life? How should we engage our theological opponents? What role should confession and catechesis play in our lives?Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/bavcast) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

With Caleb experiencing death by midterms, Bavcast runs back the first part of their interview on the Restless podcast, explaining the 5 things the Young, Restless, and Reformed should know about Herman Bavinck. What did the terms "Calvinism" and "Reformed" mean for Bavinck? What is the relationship between theology and the church?Get more Restless.Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/bavcast) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

Caleb and Andrew wrap up chapter 10 of The Wonderful Works of God talking about the Trinity. What is double procession and what is the history of that debate in the church? What are the heresies of Arianism and Sabellianism? What terminology helps us to get the doctrine of the Trinity right?Support the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

Caleb and Andrew get their kicks on Bavcast 66, looking once again at the Trinity. How is the Trinity more clearly revealed in the New Testament? How do we distinguish the being of God and the three Persons? Are there any good books in the MARS book closet? This and other burning questions answered, on this week's Bavcast!Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/bavcast) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

As things are a bit crazy in the Bav-verse right now, we take a break from regularly scheduled programming and share a catechism message Andrew recently gave on Lord's Day 2 and Romans 3:1-20.Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/bavcast) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com

Andrew and Caleb introduce Bavinck’s teaching on the Trinity in chapter 10 of Wonderful Works of God. What is the doctrine of the Trinity? Where did it come from? How was the doctrine of the Trinity revealed in the Old Testament?Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/bavcast) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onceforalldelivered.com