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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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Last week we celebrated 508 years of the Reformation but how much thought did we actually give it? Joining us for a discussion on the history of the Reformation is prolific author and historian Douglas Bond. We speak about the context that bred the n... more

You may have heard of Classical Education but do you know what it actually is? To answer this question, we are joined by Doug Sikkema and Jesse Newton, our new friends from Oakhill Christian Academy. We discuss the model and goal of Classical Christi... more

Dr. Van Dam is back for the third time to finish off our series on the offices of the Church! We discuss his book, The Elder and deal with some hot topics such as, should elders be elected for terms or a lifetime? Are home visits really all that effe... more

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

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Recent Guests

Jesse Newton
Educator and Co-founder of Oakhill Classical Christian School
Oakhill Classical Christian School
Episode: Ep. 134 - What is Classical Christian Education? - Jesse Newton & Doug Sikkema
Doug Sikkema
Educator and board chair at Oakhill Classical Christian School
Oakhill Classical Christian School
Episode: Ep. 134 - What is Classical Christian Education? - Jesse Newton & Doug Sikkema
Dr. Cornelis Van Dam
Author and theologian, discussing eldership in the church
Episode: Ep. 133 - Do Home Visits Actually Work? - Dr. Cornelis Van Dam
Andrea Kampen
A biblical counselor from Insight Biblical Counseling
Insight Biblical Counseling
Episode: Ep. 132 - Gender Roles: Who Does the Dishes? - Andrea Kampen
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

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 255 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
    Canada2 months 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
    Canada4 years ago

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Ep. 132 - Gender Roles: Who Does the Dishes? - Andrea Kampen
Q: What are traditional versus biblical gender roles?
Traditional gender roles are often societal and inherited definitions of masculinity and femininity, while biblical roles should be rooted in scripture and the call to serve one another in love and responsibility.
Ep. 132 - Gender Roles: Who Does the Dishes? - Andrea Kampen
Q: How did Jesus model authority and submission in relation to marriage?
Jesus modeled authority as service rather than control, and taught that true authority in his kingdom looks like love and sacrificial leadership.
Ep. 132 - Gender Roles: Who Does the Dishes? - Andrea Kampen
Q: What is the vision for the relationship between men and women in Genesis?
Both authority and interdependence are present in Genesis 1 and 2, showing the dignity of both and the need for companionship and collaboration.
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.

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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. Doug Sikkema
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6. Krystal VanderBrocken
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