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2024-04-01 23:01
What was is The Nicene Creed and why does it matter? In this episode, Dr. Matthew Barrett joins Kirk to discuss the historical circumstances that gave rise to the creed as well as some of it… Read More
2024-01-28 19:48
What Is God’s Will for My Life?Southbrook ChurchJanuary 28th, 2024 Podcast link Read More
2024-01-10 17:15
2023-12-21 16:43
“What comes to mind when you hear the word “Baptist”? I asked this question online, and to no great surprise I received an array of answers. Some think of an energetic chur… Read More
2023-12-18 15:56
Who ought to be allowed to partake of the Lord’s Supper? Maybe this question has never occurred to you, or you’ve always assumed the answer was obvious! Well, in this episode, Dr… Read More
2023-12-05 20:32
We’re kicking-off a new series on, what are sometimes called, the ecumenical creeds. In today’s episode, we begin with what is known as The Apostles’ Creed. Along the way… Read More
2023-11-21 19:46
What does the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA) believe? What are the theological convictions that unite this broad collection of churches? In this episode, Kirk is joined by Greg St… Read More
2023-11-19 19:37
A Resolute Savior (Mark 14:43-52)CrossWay Community ChurchNovember 19th 2023 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2023-11-05 01:04
Is Christianity relevant to our contemporary lives? Why should someone even consider its claims? And if considering its claims, what of the many objections to Christianity? Is it true? In th… Read More
2023-10-30 16:07
Longing for Aslan’s Country: Christian Life According to C.S. LewisCrossWay Community ChurchOctober 29th 2023 Note: The audio quality is poor for the first 14:48 minutes. However, afte… Read More
2023-10-15 18:44
“Stay Awake!”: Living Wide-Eyed Until Christ’s Coming (Mark 13:1-37)CrossWay Community ChurchOctober 15th 2023 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2023-10-05 17:06
“In his classic work, The Christian Ministry, Charles Bridges opens his section on sermon composition with these words: How much responsibility attaches itself to the subject matt… Read More
2023-10-04 20:09
Have you ever read a portion of the Old Testament and wondered to yourself, “What does any of this have to do with the larger story of the Bible?” In this book, Stephen Dempster… Read More
2023-09-28 01:07
2023-09-25 15:33
The Rejected Son (Mark 11:27-12:12)CrossWay Community ChurchSeptember 24th 2023 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2023-09-20 02:12
The following notes are from a lesson I put together for CrossWay’s 2023 men’s retreat. “Walking” is one of the most frequently used images in the entire Bible (not j… Read More
2023-09-13 18:32
Does the Bible ever instruct us to “identify our gift(s)”? Or rather, does it simply assume one will know their gifting, and instruct us more on the reason they are giv… Read More
2023-09-06 01:51
The American Dream beckons us to waste our lives on trivial diversions like “success,” pleasure, and comfort. In contrast, in his book Don’t Waste Your Life, pastor John Pi… Read More
2023-09-03 00:34
The following was a wedding homily, which I’ve adapted here for written and public format. “Enjoy life with the wife whom you love, all the days of your vain life that he has giv… Read More
2023-09-01 19:01
The following is an excerpt from chapter 1, “A Bible Belt No More,” in Russell Moore’s OnWard: Engaging the Culture Without Losing the Gospel. It’s not just the cultu… Read More
2023-08-21 19:58
Are you burdened by anxious thoughts? Does your mind race uncontrollably? Are you prone to ruminate? Maybe you are wearied with thoughts of hopelessness, self-deprecation, unpleasant mental… Read More
2023-08-21 16:25
The Unexpected Ranking of Christ’s Kingdom (Mark 10:17-31)CrossWay Community ChurchAugust 20th, 2023 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2023-08-03 21:44
Our culture elevates self-esteem and self-worth. But this results in anxiety and insecurity as it leaves us needing constant validation. Instead, Tim Keller points us to 1 Corinthians 4 to p… Read More
2023-07-27 22:35
In this episode, Kirk sits down with Bonnie Kristian to discuss her latest book, Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Com… Read More
2023-06-28 17:41
The meaning of the cross speaks to our deepest human need and its purpose unveils the heart of what we as Christians cling to. In his classic work, The Cross of Christ, the late John Stott u… Read More
2023-06-25 19:18
An Outsider with Ears to Hear (Mark 7:24-37)CrossWay Community ChurchJune 25th, 2023 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2023-06-15 01:22
Logos Bible Software has been working with me to put together a list of some of my most recommended books and resources. You can now find the page with those resources here. On this page, I… Read More
2023-06-14 19:28
Jesus taught that divorce “from the beginning … was not so” and that those who divorce commit adultery. Yet he also added, “except for sexual immorality” (Mt 5… Read More
2023-06-07 19:11
In Onward, Russell Moore provides a manifesto for Christian cultural engagement in a post-Christian society. As Christians, Moore calls us to embrace the “strangeness” of Christi… Read More
2023-06-06 23:50
Richard Baxter was a 17th-century English Puritan pastor best known for his rigorous and methodical approach to pastoral care. What can we today learn from Baxter about pastoring, what it lo… Read More
2023-06-05 21:30
Living in God’s Two Kingdoms: A Biblical Vision for Christianity and Culture by David VanDrunenMy rating: 3 of 5 stars I finished VanDrunen’s Living in God’s Two Kingdoms o… Read More
2023-06-03 22:07
From The Pastor: A Memoir by Eugene Peterson. Excerpt originally published at YouthWorker.com. ‘As a congregation, we had achieved critical mass, we were self-supporting financially, w… Read More
2023-06-01 19:20
Why does our church, and churches like ours, require people to be baptized before we will admit them as members of our church? Today Kirk is joined by Bobby Jamieson, associate pastor at Cap… Read More
2023-05-23 23:03
“The baptism of the Holy Spirit has been a subject of debate and much discussion among Christians over the years. What exactly does it mean to be baptized in the Spirit? Is it a distin… Read More
2023-05-23 16:44
Lord Against Legion (Mark 5:1-20)CrossWay Community ChurchMay 21st, 2023 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2023-05-19 20:20
I’m teaming up with Logos Bible Software once again to host a free webinar. This webinar will focus on how you can leverage Logos for both sermon preparation and general study. Althoug… Read More
2023-05-18 17:40
In my observations, a new “religion” of sorts has developed in our culture and society, one that centers the (perceived) therapeutic. In this new “religion,” mental h… Read More
2023-05-15 22:08
Persevering Together (Hebrews 3:12-14; 10:23-25)MSOE InterVarsityMay 11th, 2023 Podcast link Read More
2023-05-14 23:12
Tim Cooper, professor of church history at the University of Otago in New Zealand, has done us a great service by updating and abridging Richard Baxter’s classic pastoral text, The Ref… Read More
2023-05-07 17:57
An Unexpected Kingdom (Mark 4:21-34)CrossWay Community ChurchMay 7th, 2023 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2023-04-28 19:19
The Ten Commandments have a prominent place in Christianity. But how should we go about interpreting, applying, and even teaching them? In this article, Kirk offers eight factors we should c… Read More
2023-04-26 21:23
How does the whole Bible, in all its various parts, fit together to tell the story of God’s redemptive plan accomplished by Christ? This month’s book recommendation is According… Read More
2023-04-25 18:39
What are some of the major differences between Roman Catholic and evangelical theology? And how do we assess these differences? How should we relate to our Roman Catholic friends, family mem… Read More
2023-04-23 22:09
Who is the True Family of God? (Mark 3:20-35)CrossWay Community ChurchApril 23rd, 2023 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2023-04-16 20:48
Who is the True People of God? (Mark 3:13-19)CrossWay Community ChurchApril 16th, 2023 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2023-04-09 20:56
Christ’s Resurrection and Ours (1 Corinthians 15:20-23)CrossWay Community ChurchApril 9th, 2023 Podcast link Read More
2023-04-05 04:25
What exactly did Jesus’ resurrection accomplish and why does it matter? This Training Seminar (via YouTube Playlist) seeks to provide a survey of the Bible’s teaching on the sign… Read More
2023-03-29 16:47
If God is going to save whomever he’s chosen, is evangelism pointless? This month’s book recommendation is Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer. In this brief wor… Read More
2023-03-20 22:00
Jesus, Lord Over Religion (Mark 2:23-28)CrossWay Community ChurchMarch 19th, 2023 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2023-03-16 23:41
What is the EFCA (Evangelical Free Church of America)? And where did it originate? In order to help us better understand the EFCA heritage, Kirk interviewed Dr. David Gustafson who is curren… Read More
2023-03-14 21:21
The following was a wedding homily, which I’ve adapted here for written and public format. “Marriage is…(fill in the blank?)” I wonder how we would finish that sente… Read More
2023-03-08 22:31
Logos Bible Software (Faithlife) recently asked me to come on as a regular writer for their Word by Word blog. Linked below you will find my first article, exploring the question, “Why… Read More
2023-03-08 21:28
The following are standard elements and language for use in officiating weddings. I’ve compiled the following from a variety of traditional protestant Wedding services. Feel free to ta… Read More
2023-03-06 18:58
The following video was produced for grades K-4 and K-5 at our local Milwaukee Spanish Immersion School as part of their project to expose and teach students about different careers Read More
2023-03-05 20:01
No Perfect People Allowed (Mark 2:13-17)CrossWay Community ChurchMarch 5th, 2023 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2023-03-03 17:21
I received a copy of the ESV Scripture Journal: New Testament Set in exchange for an honest review. ESV Scripture Journals contain the full text of Biblical books alongside lightly line… Read More
2023-02-28 18:52
How did Paul think about resurrection, and what role did it play in his overall theological understanding? Kirk sits down for a conversation with retired professor, Dr. Richard Gaffin, about… Read More
2023-02-28 17:56
Family worship is a family’s practice of regularly worshiping God together through the reading of scripture, song, and prayer. Donald Whitney’s book Family Worship serves as a he… Read More
2023-02-23 01:53
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2023-02-13 21:03
The Authoritative King (Mark 1:21-34)CrossWay Community ChurchFebruary 12th, 2022 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2023-02-13 20:41
Biblical Theology – A discipline of Biblical studies concerned with doing theology according to and stemming from the contours and categories presented within the Bible itself (i.e., a… Read More
2023-02-04 20:01
The following examples demonstrate that the historic Baptist position on Baptism and the Lord’s Supper was essentially a credobaptist version of the Reformed view. This contrasts with… Read More
2023-02-04 19:08
The First London Confession of Father (1644) “Jesus Christ hath here on earth a spiritual kingdom, which is His Church, whom He hath purchased and redeemed to Himself as a peculiar inh… Read More
2023-02-04 02:38
The Old Testament tells a unifying story of God working to restore his creation and establish his kingdom. This would finally happen permanently and irreversible at the end of history, the … Read More
2023-02-04 02:03
For this month’s book recommendation, Kirk reviews and composes a list of some of the best children’s books currently available. Children’s Bibles Children’s Translat… Read More
2023-01-31 02:08
The Arrival of Salvation in the Arrival of the Son (Mark 1:1-13)CrossWay Community ChurchJanuary 29th, 2022 Podcast link. See all other content in this series. Passage structure: Read More
2023-01-27 03:15
In this episode, Kirk sits down with New Testament scholar, Dr. Peter Orr, for a conversation on theology and major themes of Mark’s Gospel. We discuss the identity of Jesus, the so-ca… Read More
2023-01-21 03:26
I was recently asked for advice from someone whose friend is struggling with their faith, and toying with deconstruction-type tendencies, due to failures in the Christian community. I though… Read More
2023-01-20 03:15
The following is a correspondence from a while back that I wrote to two friends who had reached out to me for thoughts regarding a recent news event and its coverage. I no longer remember th… Read More
2023-01-14 17:42
Tomorrow our church, CrossWay Community Church of Milwaukee, begins our next sermon series working expositionally through the gospel of Mark. Below you will find a visual of the book’s… Read More
2023-01-08 19:30
Ministry Built on a “Foolish,” Cross-Shaped Foundation (1 Corinthians 3:10-15)CrossWay Community ChurchJanuary 8th, 2022 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2023-01-05 23:42
In her books Confronting Christianity and The Secular Creed, Rebecca McLaughlin excellently helps us think through some of the most pressing issues and challenges facing Christianity in cult… Read More
2023-01-05 20:40
The Bible presents two offices (or formal positions) within the local church: elders (also called overseers and pastors) and deacons, which means “servants.” But what exactly are… Read More
2022-12-14 21:28
What does it mean to be pro-life? Is it simply being anti-abortion (pro-birth)? Or is it something more? Karen Swallow Prior joins us to share, not only why we as Christians oppose abortion… Read More
2022-12-02 18:50
2022-12-01 21:46
The Christian faith consists of certain beliefs, called doctrines. And theology is the study of doctrine. Theology is important if we are to know God rightly and live in his world accordingl… Read More
2022-12-01 17:58
Jesus is the true and better Adam. He’s our Passover Lamb whose death brings about a new Exodus. Indwelt by God’s Spirit, Christ’s church is the end-time temple of God. And… Read More
2022-11-30 22:11
For a while now, I’ve been on the hunt for a solid, entry-level systematic theology to use with people in my church. We have a wealth of in-depth, academic-level systematic theologies… Read More
2022-11-22 05:23
Note: The above diagrams are admittedly simplified, obscuring two things. First, for most participating churches, their financial contributions do not go directly to the “Cooperative P… Read More
2022-11-22 04:58
I was recently asked, “Can you think of any particular Bible passages that might help us think through the above question?” I answered as follows: My mind goes to 1 Cor 10:25-29… Read More
2022-11-21 16:48
Fulfillment of Immanuel-Child Come to Save (Matthew 1:18-25)CrossWay Community ChurchNovember 20th, 2022 Podcast link. See all other content in this series. Matthew shapes his telling of Jes… Read More
2022-11-08 23:47
Have you noticed that you’ve been more anxious recently? Have political differences put a strain on a relationship with a friend or family member? Has politics caused division in your… Read More
2022-11-06 18:41
Jesus, the Fulfillment of Israel’s Story (Matthew 1:1-17)CrossWay Community ChurchNovember 6th, 2022 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2022-10-31 22:12
On October 31st, 1517, Martin Luther nailed his famous 95 theses to the church door in Wittenberg, Germany—so beginning the Protestant Reformation. This book tells the story of Luther… Read More
2022-10-27 20:34
Talk about “Christian nationalism” is quite the buzz right now. Many are currently decrying it. Some now though are readily embracing the label to champion it. So what exactly is… Read More
2022-10-19 17:56
2022-10-16 23:11
I received a free advance copy of Logos Bible Software 10 in exchange for this honest review. As you’re probably aware (that is, if you’re the sort of person who’d be readi… Read More
2022-10-16 17:34
Tethered to the Text: Why Expository Preaching?CrossWay Community ChurchOctober 16th, 2022 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2022-10-14 16:36
2022-10-09 22:06
Partnership in Gospel Ministry (Colossians 4:7-18)CrossWay Community ChurchOctober 9th, 2022 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2022-09-28 16:31
C.S. Lewis held to many of the scientific conclusions of his day. Nonetheless, he was often critical of what others have sometimes called “scientism”—a worldview that treat… Read More
2022-09-27 22:19
Although we believe the same things concerning our faith, Christians nonetheless often differ in their politics. How can this be? And when it does happen, how can we love those with whom we… Read More
2022-09-25 17:56
Christ’s Lordship Over Our Relationships (Colossians 3:18-4:1)CrossWay Community ChurchSeptember 25th, 2022 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2022-09-18 18:54
Living as Christ’s New Community (Colossians 3:5-17)CrossWay Community ChurchSeptember 18th, 2022 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2022-09-13 17:54
“My Dear Wormwood, You mentioned casually in your last letter that the patient has continued to attend one church, and one only, since he was converted, and that he is not wholly pleas… Read More
2022-09-12 01:49
Resurrection Life in Christ (Colossians 2:16-3:4)CrossWay Community ChurchSeptember 11th, 2022 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
2022-09-08 03:34
2022-09-08 01:57
God has created various institutions within creation. To each one he gives particular domains of authority (e.g., parents/fathers over the home, elders the church, the government the state… Read More
2022-09-04 17:46
Don’t Let Anyone Disqualify You (Colossians 2:16-3:4)CrossWay Community ChurchSeptember 4th, 2022 Podcast link. See all other content in this series Read More
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