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Heidelcast

R. Scott Clark
Reformed Theology
Philippians
New Covenant
Jesus Christ
Spiritual Abuse
Hebrews
Christianity
Heidelberg Catechism
Covenant Of Grace
Abrahamic Covenant
Grace
Canons Of Dort
Theonomy
Covenant Theology
Sanctification
Presbyterian Church
Heidelberg Reformation Association
John Calvin
Sacraments
Israel

Recovering the Reformed Confession

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Recent Guests

Scott Swarbrick
Guest on Heidelcast introduced as such
Episode: Heidelminicast: How Should We View the Warning Passages? (Part 1)
Dr. Mike Horton
Host/Founder, Westminster Seminary California context speaker
Westminster Seminary California
Episode: Heidelcast: Best of: God's Holy Law (5)
R. Scott Clark
Pastor and church historian
Heidelcast / Heidelblog.net
Episode: Heidelcast: A Special Episode on Michael Servetus and John Calvin in Geneva
Josiah Wagner
College freshman, reader who sent a letter with questions
Episode: Heidelcast: Superfriends Saturday: Helps to Prepare for Seminary | The Roman Catholic View of Matthew 16:13-20
Dr. Clark
The guest addressed as Dr. Clark; discussed exegetical and historical perspectives
Unspecified in transcript
Episode: Heidelcast: Superfriends Saturday: Exodus 20:4 and Statues, Family Photos, and Art
David White
Listener who submitted questions
Episode: Heidelcast: Superfriends Saturday: Acts 15 & The Jerusalem Council | Genesis 6:1-4, Sons of God, and the Nephilim
Steve Baugh
Professor Emeritus of New Testament at Westminster Seminary California; guest on Heidelcast
Westminster Seminary California; Orthodox Presbyterian Church
Episode: Heidelcast: An Interview with Rev. Dr. S. M. Baugh
Scott Wharton
Guest, host of Heidelcast
Heidelcast
Episode: Heidelminicast: The Christian Reformed Church Is Right About Kinism (Part 1)
Scott Quirk
Guest, frequent contributor to explaining church dynamics
(introduced as a key explainer in the episode)
Episode: Heidelcast: Rome, Constantinople, or Geneva (Part 2): American Evangelical Christianity is in Crisis

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Scott Clark
Host of Heidelcast; associated with the Heidelberg Reformation Association; appears across many episodes.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 600 ratings
  • Radio is not dead!

    It lives on in the excellent and pithy content found on the Heidelcast. From the concise contemplations of the Heidelminicasts to the convivial crew on the Superfriends Saturday episodes, you are sure to find much needed winsome encouragement in Reformed piety and practice!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ElCaminonome
    United Statesa month ago
  • Discovered and recovered

    I was introduced to the Heidelcast during a several-years span of languishing under legal, broad evangelical preaching. I crawled into a Reformed congregation (although, as a Calvinist I thought I was Reformed already), sat in the back row, and would flee before the benediction. But the Gospel mystery of sanctification was understood by this blessed pastor and, little by little, the shackles loosened and I learned my only comfort in life and death. At some point along the way, he mentioned the H... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nate ☕️
    United Statesa month ago
  • A Baptist Listener

    I am a Reformedish Baptist pastor and have been listening for years now every Sunday before I go to church. I enjoy the Superfriends especially but listen to many other episodes and use the Heidelblog as a resource too. Though Baptists like me are the butt of many jokes and objections, I have been greatly helped by the Reformed discussion especially on ecclesiology. And yes, I am a Baptist still. Thank you, Dr. Clark.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrRJF1983
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great job!

    A highly edifying podcast on the Reformed Faith, theology, history and many others. Scott is very knowledgeable, not to mention hilarious! I would highly recommend this podcast to anyone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Phil E S
    United States2 months ago
  • Oops I forgot to write a review

    I’ve been listening long enough that I suppose I wrongly assumed I already wrote a review for this podcast. It appears I have not, until now. What can I say? It’s a great show, though it may take a few episodes to get used to the style (unless you still listen to radio, grandpa). I always look forward to a new episode popping up, so that’s a good sign. I enjoy the variety of episode formats and range of topics, as well as guests and the additional hosts of the Superfriends. A+, five stars, all t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    unclestalky
    United States3 months ago

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Heidelcast: Superfriends Saturday: On Schism & Fidelity: A Reply To Redeemed Zoomer
Q: What is schism, and is it always the fault of those who leave a denomination?
Schism is a formal and willful separation from church unity, but the hosts argue that leaving a church due to irreformable corruption can be fidelity to the Word of God rather than mere schism, especially when the church ceases to be faithful to its confessions.
Heidelcast: Superfriends Saturday: Helps to Prepare for Seminary | The Roman Catholic View of Matthew 16:13-20
Q: What advice would you give to a young man with lots to learn, seeking to serve the Lord, any reading recommendations?
Get involved in a local church, seek opportunities to test and strengthen pastoral gifts, learn the Greek and Hebrew alphabets before seminary, and start with a foundational systematic theology agenda and catechisms to build a framework for Christian ministry.
Heidelcast: Superfriends Saturday: Exodus 20:4 and Statues, Family Photos, and Art
Q: Why can't we replicate temple practices or use images in modern worship if God instructed those in the Old Covenant?
Because those practices were specific to the Old Covenant, fulfilled and transcended by Christ under the New Covenant, and were never meant to be universally imposed on all worship contexts; images and rites served typological purposes that are no longer commanded in the New Covenant.
Heidelcast: Superfriends Saturday: Acts 15 & The Jerusalem Council | Genesis 6:1-4, Sons of God, and the Nephilim
Q: Why isn't the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15 talked about more?
The hosts suggest that within Napark and Reformed circles the Jerusalem Council is treated as significant, but mainstream American evangelical contexts may not emphasize it as a model due to differing denominational structures and emphasis on delegated ecclesial authority.
Heidelcast: Superfriends Saturday: Canons of Dort 3&4.17: How do Admonitions Function Under the Covenant of Grace?
Q: How exactly is grace conferred by admonitions?
Grace is conveyed through admonitions as the minister proclaims the gospel and explains the moral implications of scripture within the administration of the Word, sacraments, and discipline; this does not turn the covenant of grace into a covenant of works, but uses exhortations to foster sanctification.

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A thought-provoking, theology-forward program that centers Confessional Reformed doctrine, church history, and pastoral application. Across recent episodes, the hosts and guests explore covenant theology, the law and gospel, the sacramental system, ecclesiology, and denominational history, often contrasting Reformational viewpoints with Roman Catholic and mainline traditions. The conversation blends rigorous exegesis with practical questions about church life, governance, and translation, offering a distinctive, historically grounded perspective that emphasizes confessional fidelity, pastoral clarity, and accessible debate for listeners who value doctrinal precision and historical nuance.

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