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Real Talk is a podcast presented by Reformed Perspective focused on having meaningful and honest conversations with subject experts about the various challenges and issues facing the Reformed church community. Hosted by Lucas Holtvluwer and Tyler Vanderwoude, Real Talk aims to inform your discussions and inspire you to have challenging but important conversations with fellow Christians in the spir... more

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We are talking headship, submission and all things gender roles today. Joining us for this conversation is biblical counsellor, Andrea Kampen. We discuss what the Bible actually says about understanding the differences between men and women, how soci... more

Do you find yourself left with more questions than answers when you read the Old Testament? To help answer some of these tough Old Testament questions is CRTS Professor, Dr. Jannes Smith. Dr. Smith guides us through topics such as giants, justificati... more

On August 1st, Veya Hope VanderBrugghen was taken home to her Heavenly Father. Joining us to tell Veya’s story is her mom, Krystal VanderBrugghen. Although recorded in July, Krystal and her husband, Jeremy, supported us in still releasing this episod... more

Do we prioritize the Psalms in worship, or do we prefer hymns? Does this mean anything when it comes to theological drift? Joining Lucas for this father-son conversation is Pastor Peter Holtvlüwer, the editor of the Christ Psalms, Our Psalms resource... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Jannes Smith
Professor of Old Testament Studies at Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary
Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary
Episode: Ep. 131 - Answering the Old Testament's Hardest Questions - Dr. Jannes Smith
Krystal VanderBrocken
Mother of Veya, advocate for children with disabilities
Episode: Ep. 130 - Veya's Story: Fighting for Care in a Biased & Broken Medical System
Peter Holtvlöwer
Pastor and author with over ten years of study on the Psalms.
Episode: Ep. 129 - Ditching The Psalms Dismantles Doctrine - Peter Holtvlüwer
Matt King
Pastor and trained Biblical counselor
North Church, Bracebridge, Ontario
Episode: Ep. 128 - Is Your Marriage Missing Christ? - Matt King
Nick Rosendal
Co-worker at CCBR and pro-life advocate
Canadian Centre for Bioethical Reform
Episode: Ep. 127 - CCBR: Prophets For The Preborn - Nick and Maaike Rosendal
Maaike Rosendal
Co-worker at CCBR and pro-life advocate
Canadian Centre for Bioethical Reform
Episode: Ep. 127 - CCBR: Prophets For The Preborn - Nick and Maaike Rosendal
Bruce Bruinsma
A former financial planner with an MBA from UC Berkeley, Bruce has over 40 years of experience in retirement planning and has founded Retirement Reformation.
Retirement Reformation
Episode: Ep. 123 - Christians Don't Retire - Bruce Bruinsma
Al Bezuyen
A pastor and returning guest
Episode: Ep. 121 - Be Strong & Act Like Men! - Al Bezuyen & Tyler Witthoeft
Tyler Witthoeft
A student attending seminary with a powerful personal testimony
Episode: Ep. 121 - Be Strong & Act Like Men! - Al Bezuyen & Tyler Witthoeft

Hosts

Lucas Holtvluwer
Co-host of the show, leads discussions on various challenges within the Reformed church community, facilitating insightful conversations with guests.
Tyler Vanderwoude
Co-host who contributes to the dialogue about faith, church, and personal growth, encouraging listeners to engage thoughtfully in their beliefs and practices.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 239 ratings
  • Life Applicable

    Your topics are varied, interesting and are a great starting point for discussions and learning. I always find good takeaways to use in my own life and to help others. Thanks !!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sandragracie8
    Canada8 days ago
  • Thanks

    Great show! Thanks for all your work putting it together! Keep it up. I really enjoy that you are more than willing to have guests that disagree with you and can have that hard but much needed conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LoDawg053
    Canada3 years ago

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Ep. 131 - Answering the Old Testament's Hardest Questions - Dr. Jannes Smith
Q: How could the Bible command a rape victim to marry her rapist?
Dr. Smith explains that the law served to hold the violator accountable, mandating that he must marry the victim and never divorce her, which was meant to deter men from such actions.
Ep. 131 - Answering the Old Testament's Hardest Questions - Dr. Jannes Smith
Q: Did God create humanity to experience life differently than we see now?
Dr. Jannes Smith explains that humanity was created to live with longer lifespans and dominion over the earth, but the fall into sin corrupted that, leading to the shortening of life to limit the evil people could commit.
Ep. 128 - Is Your Marriage Missing Christ? - Matt King
Q: Why is it important for men to be emotionally open in marriage?
It allows for greater intimacy and connection, showing vulnerability that is essential for a healthy relationship.
Ep. 126 - Mere Economics & The Issue of Tariffs - Dr. Caleb Fuller
Q: What are the consequences of tariffs?
Tariffs can lead to higher costs for consumers and misallocation of resources, reducing overall wealth in the economy.
Ep. 125 - What Are Deacons For? - Dr. Cornelis Van Dam
Q: What obligation does the family have to provide for the needy?
The family has the first obligation to provide for the needy, according to the Apostle Paul, and if a faithful church community exists, the deaconate would have relatively little to do in terms of helping if families fulfill their responsibilities.

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Engaging in meaningful and honest conversations, this podcast focuses on the various challenges and issues confronting the Reformed church community. Hosts facilitate discussions with subject experts on an array of topics, including marriage, theology, healthcare, and advocacy, often emphasizing critical thinking and biblical perspectives. The podcast is characterized by its commitment to tackling difficult subjects with a spirit of brotherly love, encouraging listeners to explore faith-related questions and enhancing their understanding of contemporary issues from a Christian viewpoint. It's especially noteworthy for its openness to diverse opinions and advocacy for charity in dialogue, making it a unique resource for listeners who seek to... more

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2. Krystal VanderBrocken
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