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The Reformation of Love
One reductive historical explanation of the Reformation is that Martin Luther's role in the events all stemmed from the problem of a guilty conscience. Hear Ron Rittgers address this misconception, demonstrating how a theology of love, not of guilt, was Luther's bedrock. more
Contemplation in a World of Action
In a culture that demands constant action, how do we make space for silence? Sharing from his personal journey, Charles Ringma explores the contrasting portraits of Christ in Mark and John—together presenting to us a perfect image of balance between contemplation and action. more
Did Luther Nail It?
Sola scriptura was the seedbed, and from it sprouted several of our most important doctrines about Scripture. Iain Provan traces the historical significance of these doctrines, and suggests we may need to start a “new Reformation, in line with the first.” more
Hans Boersma on the Tragedy of the Reformation
For Boersma the basic response of all Christians to the Reformation is lament. But that's not to say the tragedy is all to be blamed on the Reformers. Hear Boersma trace the larger movement which led to the church's split in the 16th century. more
Shopping for the Good
Wayne (MCS 2012, Marketplace) and Shelley Jones import and sell kantha blankets, made by Bangladeshi women from reclaimed sari cloth. In this interview, hear the unlikely story of how the business started, get tips on ethical buying, and learn how God can be found in spreadsheets and Photoshop. more
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The School of the Parish
Julie Canlis recounts the lessons of a Scottish Parish, where her book, A Theology of the Ordinary, took shape. Thirteen years in Scotland taught her that Godspeed might be about slowing down to catch up with God. more
Why We Need to Listen to Luther
Regent President Jeffrey Greenman reflects on the joys and difficulties of our year of celebrating the Reformation, as well as the Reformation’s central figure, Martin Luther. His conclusion: despite the complexity, “There is no one better than Luther to point us to Christ.” more
Informed by All Our Senses
Art in the sanctuary—sculptures of David, paintings of Mary on a donkey—are not new to us. But how might art amplify and deepen Sunday’s sermon? How might it shift our preconceptions to see God in new ways? more
Matthew Thomas
Ad Fontes! To the sources! Hear the story of how Matt Thomas used this rallying cry of the Reformation in order to evaluate the "New" and "Old" perspectives on Paul—surveying the Church Fathers to see where they stood on the issue. more
William Satterwhite
Bill Satterwhite is one of the physician co-founders of the Sneez app—the first crowd-sourced sickness app for parents of school-aged children. “I truly believe Sneez can make a difference in the health of our communities, not only in the United States and Canada, but also worldwide.” more
Karl Petersen
In the tradition of Lewis and Tolkien, Karl Petersen's new children's fantasy novel manifests theological reality in a richly imagined fictional world through the eyes of an unlikely hero. more
How to Start a Local Reformation
When Kirstin Johnson and her husband moved to a small rural community in the Ottawa Valley, they decided they weren't going to lose their attachment to theologically rich community. So they decided to bring Regent with them. more