Rephonic
Artwork for The Reformanda Initiative
Roman Catholicism
Pope Francis
Roman Catholic Church
Evangelical Theology
Thomas Aquinas
Henri Nouwen
Vatican II
Protestantism
Synodality
Pastoral Care
Evangelical Church In Portugal
The Wounded Healer
Vatican
Coimbra
Evangelicalism
Christianity Today
Evangelical Fellowship Of Canada
Francis Schaeffer
Catholic Doctrine
Same-Sex Couples

The Reformanda Initiative Podcast. Listen as we analyze and discuss Roman Catholic theology and practice from an Evangelical perspective. | X: @ReformandaRome | Facebook: @ReformandaInitiative | Online: www.reformandainitiative.org |

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes92Founded6 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
Religion & SpiritualityChristianitySpirituality

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Reformanda Initiative

Latest Episodes

In this episode, we sit down with Leonardo to talk about his newest book, Tell Your Catholic Friends: How to Have Gospel Conversations With Love (B&H Books, 2025). Together we explore why these conversations matter, how to approach them with clarity ... more

YouTube

In this episode, we discuss the Jubilee of Youth, a Roman Catholic event held in Rome, Italy, from July 29 to August 3, 2025, which attracted nearly 1 million youth from around the world. Much of what has been shared on social media by the Catholic C... more

YouTube

In this episode, we are joined by Reformanda Initiative Fellow Mark Gilbert (Certainty 4 Eternity) about the new book he co-edited with Leonardo, The Nicene Creed: The Nature of Christian Unity and the Meaning of Gospel Words. We discuss his chapter ... more

YouTube

In this episode we (Leonardo and Reid) discuss problematic aspects of the Roman Catholic understanding of the Trinitarian framework, using Leonardo’s chapter in the newly released book “The Nicene Creed: The Nature of Christian Unity and the Meaning ... more

YouTube

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Mortification of Spin
Mortification of SpinAlliance of Confessing Evangelicals
Reformed Forum
Reformed ForumReformed Forum
Truth Unites
Truth UnitesGavin Ortlund
Mere Fidelity
Mere FidelityMere Fidelity

Recent Guests

Mark Gilbert
Anglican minister and leader of Certainty 4 Eternity
Certainty 4 Eternity
Episode: 90. We believe in One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church
Robbie Bellis
A fellow of The Reformanda Initiative, missionary in Belgian church planting.
Eglise Protestant Evangelique, Louvain-la-Neuve
Episode: 88. Does Rome Teach a False Gospel?
Matt Johnston
Pastor in Genoa, Italy, and a Rome Reformanda Initiative fellow
Episode: 85. Is Rome a True Church? Wrestling with History, Reformers, and Rome Today
Matthew Johnston
Reformanda Initiative fellow, former Roman Catholic turned Evangelical pastor
Reformanda Initiative
Episode: 77. Claiming Catholicity: What does it mean to be Catholic?
Leonardo DiCirico
Director of the Reformanda Initiative
Reformanda Initiative
Episode: 74. Discussing the 7 Sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church
Dr. Gavin Ortlund
President of Truth Unites Ministry, theologian, and author.
Truth Unites Ministry
Episode: 70. A conversation with special guest Dr. Gavin Ortlund
Dr. Albert Mohler
President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Episode: 69. An Interview with Dr. Albert Mohler
Joe Clarke
A missionary from the UK who has been serving in Portugal for nine years.
UK Missionary
Episode: 66. Obrigado Portugal
Paulo Carvalho
A Portuguese national and pastor who was born and raised in Coimbra.
Portuguese National
Episode: 66. Obrigado Portugal

Hosts

Clay Kennard
Communications Director for The Reformanda Initiative and one of the hosts.
Dr. Leonardo de Chirico
Colleague of Clay Kennard, regularly contributing to discussions.
Reid Carr
Associate Director of The Reformanda Initiative and principal host.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 119 ratings
  • Great content, but oftentimes poor audio quality.

    The content of the podcast is interesting and unique in the western world of evangelical church. The hosts are extremely knowledgeable and are living and working in areas that are at the very intersection of Roman Catholic and Evangelical theology. Episodes are long and in-depth.

    I’ve deducted a single star because oftentimes the audio quality of the hosts themselves on the show (not just guests) is atrocious.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Feydirwyr
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fundamentalism tries to critique Rome

    While listening to the episodes about the Holy Mother I noticed our hosts accused Roman church and the church fathers of circular reasoning, yet they produced little evidence of their own. It can simply be reduced to “We’re right just because, and Roman Catholicism is wrong because we said so.”

    One question I have is this, what are the bounds of scripture? That’s a very arbitrary standard since their particular brand of Protestantism.

    Their view of Mary is not representative of Protestantism. ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    payanesteban
    United States2 years ago
  • Thank you for your labor in the Kingdom

    We are Protestant and members of a small Presbyterian denomination. One of our children has entered the Dominican novitiate. We heard about this podcast on Reformed Forum and very grateful for your work. On a personal level it is helping navigate a significant event.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cscotg
    United States3 years ago
  • Need more episodes!!

    I love this podcast! It’s very informative and encouraging to me as a former Roman Catholic. You don’t mince words but you’re sensitive at the same time knowing that spreading the Gospel in a dark place is priority. My only critique is that you need more episodes LOL! I check it almost every day awaiting the next one.I recently purchased “Same Words, Different Worlds” and look forward to reading it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Heb7:25
    United States4 years ago
  • Need more episodes!!

    I love this podcast! It’s very informative and encouraging to me. You don’t mince words but your sensitive at the same time knowing spreading the Gospel in a dark place is priority. My only critique is that you need more episodes LOL! I check it almost every day awaiting the next one.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Heb7:25
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some critiques mention issues with audio quality, but overall feedback tends to emphasize the show's informative nature.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth content and unique insights into Roman Catholicism from an evangelical viewpoint.
Many find the discussions thought-provoking, effectively bridging gaps in understanding between Catholicism and Protestantism.
The thoughtful exploration of theological differences is highlighted as both important and appreciated by the audience.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

87. Checking In on Pope Leo XIV
Q: What kind of response have you seen from evangelicals and the evangelical church?
There have been some understandable, sentimental reactions by some American circles, but we need to remind ourselves that he's the head of a religious institution that has fought against the Reformation.
89. Concerns with the Roman Catholic Trinitarian Framework
Q: What theological issue was the Nicene Creed responding to?
The Nicene Creed aimed to clarify the doctrine of Christ, particularly the relationship between Jesus and the Father, in response to the Arian controversy.
86. Pope Leo XIV: Habemus Papam... or Habemus Problem?
Q: Do you think there's any evidence that this Pope might try to advance or modify any doctrinal positions?
The impression is that he will not change traditional outlooks of the Catholic Church, allowing debate but not altering key doctrines.
86. Pope Leo XIV: Habemus Papam... or Habemus Problem?
Q: What does the new pope's name tell us?
His name signifies a combination of traditional Thomistic theology and more modern concerns for social issues, reflecting a balance between Roman authority and Catholic outreach.
77. Claiming Catholicity: What does it mean to be Catholic?
Q: Why is Catholicity important?
It changes the way that you think about the church of which you're a part, and the heritage that is yours if you're a believer in Jesus Christ.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About The Reformanda Initiative

What is The Reformanda Initiative about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focuses on the examination and discussion of Roman Catholic theology and practice from an Evangelical perspective. The content is notably in-depth, often featuring detailed critiques and analyses of Catholic doctrines, the historical context of Catholic practices, and efforts at evangelism directed at Roman Catholics. Episodes frequently explore contentious theological topics, encourage thoughtful conversation regarding faith differences, and emphasize the importance of effective communication in sharing the evangelical gospel with Roman Catholics. With a unique aim to bridge understanding between these two faith traditions, the show appeals to listeners who are inquisitive about theology and interested in nuanced discussions regarding Chri... more

Where can I find podcast stats for The Reformanda Initiative?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Reformanda Initiative. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Reformanda Initiative and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The Reformanda Initiative get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Reformanda Initiative, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for The Reformanda Initiative?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Reformanda Initiative, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does The Reformanda Initiative have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The Reformanda Initiative has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to The Reformanda Initiative?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Reformanda Initiative:

1. Life and Books and Everything
2. Mortification of Spin
3. Reformed Forum
4. Truth Unites
5. Mere Fidelity

How many episodes of The Reformanda Initiative are there?

The Reformanda Initiative launched 6 years ago and published 92 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact The Reformanda Initiative?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Reformanda Initiative?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Reformanda Initiative from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Reformanda Initiative?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Reformanda Initiative. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on The Reformanda Initiative?

Recent guests on The Reformanda Initiative include:

1. Mark Gilbert
2. Robbie Bellis
3. Matt Johnston
4. Matthew Johnston
5. Leonardo DiCirico
6. Dr. Gavin Ortlund
7. Dr. Albert Mohler
8. Joe Clarke

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days