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Christian Denominations
Episode 226: A New Season for 2025
Have you ever wondered how different denominations approach theology, worship styles, or Sunday services?We’re diving into the beliefs, histories, and theological distinctions of Protestant denominations in America as we begin a new season 2025. Each episode will feature an interview with a pastor from a specific Protestant denomination, exploring their history, theological beliefs, and worship practices. Pastor Jeff and Tiffany will debrief after each interview, summarizing key insights and theological distinctions.
Episode 227: A Quick Overview of Christianity's 3 Major Branches
In this episode, Pastor Jeff and Tiffany discuss the three major branches—Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Protestant. They dive into their histories, theological distinctions, and worship practices. They also give an overview of Anglicanism, Lutheranism, Presbyterianism, and Methodism, exploring their unique theological and liturgical characteristics.
Episode 228 Southern Baptist Convention: History, Beliefs, and Mission with Jay Hardwick (Part One)
Our guest, Reverend Jay Hardwick, senior pastor of Forest Hills Baptist Church and president of the Tennessee Baptist Convention, joins us as we discuss the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). We learn about the SBC’s origins, core beliefs, and unique church governance structure.
Southern Baptist churches operate independently while cooperating for missions and theological education. Baptism by immersion, the Lord’s Supper, and the autonomy of local churches highlight how Southern Baptists remain committed to biblical teachings while maintaining flexibility in church operations.
Reverend Jay Hardwick, Senior Pastor of Forest Hills Baptist Church and president of the Tennessee Baptist Convention, returns for Part 2 of our discussion on the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC).
We discuss how Southern Baptists work together through church planting, missionary efforts, and theological education. The cooperative generosity of SBC churches has fueled missions across North America and around the world, supporting thousands of church planters, seminary students, and global missionaries.
Episode 230 A Final Overview of the Southern Baptist Convention
The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) is the largest Protestant denomination in the U.S., with a vast network of churches and a strong emphasis on missions. But how did it begin, and what sets it apart from other denominations?
Tiffany and Pastor Jeff discuss everything we've learned about the SBC in the last 2 episodes. If you missed Part 1 and Part 2 of our conversation, be sure to go back and listen to episodes 228 and 229.
Episode 231 Presbyterianism: It's History, Origins, Beliefs, and Influence (Part One)
The Presbyterian Church has a long history rooted in the Protestant Reformation, but what exactly sets Presbyterianism apart from other Christian traditions like Lutherans, Calvinists, or even Baptists?
Pastor Jeff sits down with Reverend Bill McCutchen, lead pastor at Hilton Head Presbyterian Church, to explore the history, theology, and governance of Presbyterianism. They discuss its origins with John Knox, the Westminster Confession, church structure, and common misconceptions.
Episode 232 Presbyterianism: Infant Baptism, Church Governance, and Reformed Theology (Part Two)
The Presbyterian Church has a long history rooted in the Protestant Reformation, but what exactly sets Presbyterianism apart from other Christian traditions?
Pastor Jeff Cranston sits down with Reverend Bill McCutchen, lead pastor at Hilton Head Presbyterian Church, to explore the key aspects of Presbyterian theology.
Episode 233 Presbyterianism: An Overview (Part Three)
How does being a Presbyterian differ from other Christian denominations? In this episode, Pastor Jeff Cranston and Tiffany Coker explore the history, beliefs, and denominational differences within Presbyterianism.
Episode 234 Episcopalianism and Anglicanism: An Interview with Reverend Greg Kronz (Part One)
The Episcopal Church is a branch of Anglicanism. Over time, theological differences have created a divide, but what sets them apart? In this episode, Pastor Jeff sits down with Reverend Greg Kronz to explore the history, doctrinal shifts, and denominational splits that have shaped these two traditions.
Episode 235 The Anglican Church: History, Structure and Beliefs (Part Two)
The Episcopal Church and the Anglican Church share common roots, but over time, theological shifts and leadership structures have created key differences. In this episode, Pastor Jeff sits down with Reverend Greg Kronz to break down the Anglican Church’s hierarchy, beliefs on communion and baptism, and why many churches have chosen to leave the Episcopal tradition.
Episode 237 The Anglican Church: An Overview (Part Three)
The Episcopal Church and the Anglican Church share a common origin, but over time, differences in theology, practice, and leadership have led to a significant split. In this episode, Pastor Jeff and Tiffany revisit their recent conversation with Reverend Greg Kronz to debrief what makes these two denominations distinct and why thousands of churches chose to leave the Episcopal tradition and form the Anglican Church in North America.
Episode 238 Lutheranism: Liturgical Worship and the Wisconsin Synod (Part One)
What sets the Lutheran church apart from other Protestant traditions? In this episode, Pastor Jeff welcomes Pastor Erik Janke, founding pastor of May River Lutheran Church and fellow fire department chaplain, to unpack the rich theological roots of Lutheranism, its historic emphasis on Word and Sacrament, and the unique structure of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS).
Episode 239 Lutheranism: Communion, Baptism, and Biblical Authority (Part Two)
In this second installment of our conversation with Pastor Erik Janke of May River Lutheran Church, we go deeper into the sacramental life of the Lutheran Church—exploring what Lutherans believe about communion, baptism, and the authority of Scripture. Pastor Jeff and Pastor Erik unpack some of the differences between the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) and other branches of Lutheranism, including the ELCA and Missouri Synod, and why staying grounded in God's Word is at the heart of it all.
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