Think & Reform

67. Romans 13 Does Not Say Nor Teach "Obey Until They Ask You To Sin"

Mon, 04 May 2026 07:48:04 -0400

Luke first addresses "Ask a Theonomist" on AI-generated pornography and reads SB593 (an Oklahoma bill designed to outlaw porn written by Dusty Deevers), then moves on to the relaxed approach of God's law to "nuance," finishing with an email sent to Pastor Matt Kenitzer of Future of Christendom asking detailed questions regarding Romans 13 and taking issue with Future of Christendom's teaching of God's law and reform!

66. The Pagan Roots of Wolfian Nationalism

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:01:45 -0400

Today we start things off with a discussion on how none of the reformers told us to be traditionalists, then Luke responds to Kristin Hawkins inability to deal with a consistently bankrupt worldview, followed by reacting to Reformation Red Pill's interview of Stephen Wolfe, concluding with a comparison of Christ-like archetypes in Hollywood!

65. Emilio Ramos Fears God's Law (Because Handmaid's Tale)

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:41:39 -0400

We begin today's episode with Pastor Ron Kronz's evaluation of the effect of dispensationalism on the western mind, followed by Idaho State Senator Brandon Shippy's interview on the unstable relationship between a legislature and its people, and then we react to Emilio Ramos' heavy-handed and strange criticism of theonomic postmillennialism!

64. What Happened to Doug Wilson?

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:14:06 -0400

Responding to several reels and shorts in this episode, including Brian Sauve's faux pas regarding the "chapter and verse" discussion, James Baird's remark on the "principles" of God's Law, the "general equity" of paintball guns, and Doug Wilson's sounding more like a politician than a pastor, plus commentary on the aesthetic preaching of Hollywood! Thanks for listening!

63. Does Dominion Theology Have a Flaw in the Foundation?

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:43:37 -0400

We begin this podcast episode with a look at contrasting the successes and failures of socialism, then Luke reacts to James Jordan's take on Deut. 22:28, followed by a critique of an article from Scholar's Corner concerning what the author believes are errors in reconstructionist theology!

62. Ask a Theonomist: Just War Theory and Ongoing Woes of the Immigration Discussion

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:35:18 -0400

Trump's foray into Iran is on the chopping block today as Luke reacts to Apologia Radio's take on the matter, then Luke goes to Deuteronomy 20 to define "just war" theory, and finally concludes with a critique of an exchange he had with a blogger who recently backed out of a discussion on immigration, much to Luke's chagrin!

61. Ask a Theonomist: Child Brides

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:42:28 -0500

Luke begins today's episode by examining a debate between an internet atheist and a Bible college student, then opens a discussion on what the Bible has to say on child brides and rape.

60. The Feminine Nature of Nationalism

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 20:35:11 -0500

Today, Luke begins by examining a 1999 study by the University of Chicago detailing the influence of women's suffrage on the scope of the civil government and how that informs the goals of nationalism, then introduces a new segment, "Ask a Theonomist," and fields the question of how a corporation owned by the Chinese Communist Party would function in a theonomic state, and ends with a social media interaction with some contrary nationalists, concluding with some observations by RJ Rushdoony. Thanks for listening!

59. "Natural Law Theonomy" vs God's Law

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:26:01 -0500

Luke continues his reaction of Right Response Ministries' promotion of what they call "Natural Law Theonomy" and points out their becoming a law unto themselves. One reason given by Webbon on why we can't follow God's law, amazingly, is "planes, trains, and automobiles." Perhaps God forgot about dominion when He wrote His perfect law?

58. Right Response Ministries Puts Man's Reason Above Revealed Law

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:14:10 -0500

A long episode today as we react to a Right Response Ministries podcast wherein theonomy proper is criticized as "autistic" and man's reasoning is "logical" while immigration is used as a club to bash faithfulness to God's Law.

57. Trump Moves On Venezuela and Rigney's Protestant Political Theory

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 21:19:45 -0500

Luke begins by comparing Trump's disregard of his Constitutional responsibility to Congress with an immigrant's responsibility to immigration law and then reacts to Dr. Joe Rigney's presentation of Protestant Political theory and addresses arguments from Rigney, Turretin, and Junius

56. I'm Allowed to Be a Statist Because the Confessions Say I Can

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 21:47:00 -0500

In this episode, Luke responds to claims made by some who elevate the historic reformed confessions to the position of scripture and justify statist tyranny by wielding these same documents as gospel truth. Thanks for listening!

55. What is Lancastrian Theonomy?

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:34:00 -0500

Luke Saint responds to two men: one, Jay Antelo from Providence Perspective, wherein Jay critiques what he believes to be Non-Legislative Theonomy (aka Lancastrian Theonomy), and the second, Travis Schmalhofer, wherein Travis critiques an unfaithful version of Lancastrian Theonomy. Thanks for listening!

54. Reformed Tradition Podcast on the Civil Magistrate (Part 2), Bob the Baptist on Theonomy, and John Piper's "Loving Laws"

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 21:50:28 -0500

Today Luke finishes his reaction to a "Conversations That Matter" podcast featuring Pastor James Baird and his new book, then moves on to Bob the Baptist's criticism of theonomy via the authority of the confessions and Calvin, and finishes with remembering a bygone interview of John Piper that's so wild that...well, just listen for yourself.

53. Sunday School Roundup: Council of Nicaea (with Curtis Kenchel)

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 11:48:37 -0400

Curtis Kenchel joins Luke today for a discussion on Nicaea: its impact, its history, its controversy, and its players. This is the first in the series of podcasts wherein Sunday School teachers from Independence Reformed Bible Church recap their lessons taught over an 8-week period! Thanks for listening and enjoy!

52. What Is an American and a Reformed Tradition Podcast on the Civil Magistrate

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 21:34:42 -0400

Today Luke discusses the question of "what makes an American an American?" Afterwards, he reacts to an episode from Jon Harris' podcast "Conversations That Matter" wherein Jon interviews Author and Pastor James Baird on the role of the civil magistrate from a reformed tradition perspective.

51. Atheistic Comments, Job as Judge, and Vetting Immigrants

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 21:32:22 -0400

Luke Saint reads and interacts with some comments on a recent Future of Christendom debate on Christianity (Hume) vs Atheism (Whiting), then moves on to an examination of Job 29, followed by a discourse on the modern idea of "vetting" immigrants.

50. Reformed Tradition Laziness, Marian Doctrine, and Why the State Can't Punish Heresy

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:48:51 -0400

Luke examines several discussions centered on veneration of the reformers and their authority on theology, then addresses a conversation on Marian doctrine in the Roman Catholic church, then concludes with questioning the state's role in punishing heresy.

49. The Reformed Tradition: Well, That Was Fun

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 22:02:36 -0400

On this brief episode, we look at Right Response Ministries' admission that their goal is no longer the "reformed tradition," but it's rather looking like Rome's tradition more and more everyday.

48. Westminster Presbyterian Church Sunday School On Theonomy

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 09:49:01 -0400

Luke reacts to a Sunday School lesson given by Dr. Chris Walker from Westminster Presbyterian Church wherein Dr. Walker talks about God's Law and reinforces safe, boiler-plate, and even at times erroneous theology on civil government.

47. Biblical Slavery, Australian Parliament, and Mom and Pop Shops

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 21:48:06 -0400

Luke opens this episode with a discussion on Deuteronomy 23:15, then he reacts to a floor argument in the Australian Parliament regarding illegal discrimination, followed by him addressing the death of the "mom and pop shop" in Western statist culture, and finally looks at a voting graph of Democrats and Republicans on abortion! Visit FutureofChristendom.org and come to our conference in October 9-11! Thanks for listening!

46. Christian Nationalism: A Catholic Op, a Counter Reformation

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 22:10:49 -0400

Luke posits that Christian Nationalism appears to be acting primarily as a counter-reformation to the efforts of faithful men and women seeking national repentance. Starting off today is a discussion around the theonomy and Christian reconstruction of the 70's being a donor base for Christian Nationalism, then an examination of several talks from Eric Conn and Stephen Wolfe!

45. Examining a Level-Headed Discussion on Immigration

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:04:58 -0400

Luke comments on a conversation about biblical immigration by Jay Antelo and Lucas Curcio while pointing out that, though the discussion between the two is not extreme, their foundation is not biblical law!

44. Remembering What Time It Is, Solving the LA Riots, and the Theological Fallout of Biblical Illiteracy

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 23:42:35 -0400

We begin this episode today celebrating (sarcasm) the election of Trump as he has initiated the bombing of Iran, then Luke takes a look at why the LA riots are experiencing an inflated rate of success, and we conclude with a reaction to a John Lovell podcast wherein biblical ignorance is used to justify statism. Thanks for listening! Go to FutureofChristendom.org to learn more!

43. Karen Nationalism

Sun, 11 May 2025 21:55:04 -0400

Luke discusses a recent Christian Nationalist poll that indicated a higher priority of the problem of immigration rather than the sin of abortion, and reacts to a video of Dr. Stephen Wolfe's "In Defense of the Common Good" which Luke believes is more akin to an HOA board meeting rather than a case for a Christian nation.

42. The Contradictory Nature of Christian Nationalism

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 21:35:46 -0400

Luke reacts to a post, a discussion, and a lecture from some leading voices in Christian Nationalism and asserts that the movement has contradictory priorities.

41. The Not-So-Beautiful Letdown of Contemporary Christian Music

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 11:47:47 -0400

Luke and Duvv take a circumspect look at the last 30 years of CCM and its natural path to the inevitable destination of an emasculated Christianity

40. The Direction of Confessionalism and Reacting to a Debate On Lancastrian Theonomy by Chris Hume

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 14:22:30 -0500

Kicking off today's episode is a response to Dr. Adi Schlebusch's article (itself a response) on Lancastrian Theonomy and then moving on to a reaction of a debate that Chris Hume of the Lancaster Patriot did with an online troll.

39. God's System vs. God's Law and Examining an Anti-Theonomy Article by Tom Hicks

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:37:20 -0500

Luke begins the episode by focusing on what he believes to be a lack of emphasis and understanding by theonomists on God's governmental system known as Theocracy. Then, he reads through an article critiquing theonomy by Pastor Tom Hicks called "Why Theonomy Is Unbiblical." Thanks for listening!

38. Takeaways From the Immigration Discussion

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 15:13:09 -0500

Luke begins a discussion on immigration with a Milton Friedman presentation, moves on to Joel Webbon and Christian Nationalism, and concludes with Dr Phil Kayser's second paper addressing immigration control!

37. Scriptural Sufficiency: Contra Mundum on Christian Political Science (Part 2)

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 20:16:47 -0500

Luke continues reacting to Contra Mundum's video, "Is the Bible Sufficient For Politics?" and argues that Christian Nationalism is not chiefly concerned with establishing justice in the land, but rather is actually concerned with using pagan philosophy to justify sacrificing justice for peace and order.

36. Scriptural Sufficiency: Contra Mundum on Christian Political Science (Part 1)

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 13:43:43 -0500

Luke Saint comments on Contra Mundum's video stream discussing whether or not the Bible is sufficient for politics!

35. Phil Kayser's Immigration Claims

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 15:13:02 -0500

Luke addresses Dr. Phil Kayser's statements made on a recent podcast with Kevin Swanson about immigration, and curiously finds some holes in the argumentation.

34. Wes Huff, Billy Carson, and Modern Evangelly-fish

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 22:32:27 -0500

Dave joins Luke on this episode as they review the recent confrontation/discussion between self-proclaimed Bible expert/TikTok sensation Billy Carson and actual Bible expert Wes Huff!

33. Dr. Adi Schlebusch's Article on Lancastrian Theonomy

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 17:30:42 -0500

Luke reads and comments on Dr. Adi Schlebusch's (of the Pactum Institute) article criticizing non-legislative theonomy, including Dr Schlebusch's erronious claim that Lancastrian Theonomy wants to abolish the office of civil magistrate.

32. Responding to Anti-Theonomy and Sewing-Circle Anarchist Videos

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 07:47:34 -0500

Join Luke Saint as he begins the Advent season by addressing and responding to objections to theonomy. As a bonus, he'll also address the social-justice-sewing-circle anarchists (trust us, they're real)! Don't miss this engaging discussion and the opportunity to learn more about theonomy.

31. Is Non-Legislative Theonomy Legitimate? (Luke Saint vs. Chris Poschwatta)

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 21:00:17 -0500

Luke Saint and Chris Poschwatta discuss and informally debate Lancastrian theonomy (aka non-legislative theonomy). Hosted by Chris Hume.

30. Dairy Farmer Interacts With Government Regulation

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 01:18:00 -0500

Randall Zimmerman, lifetime dairy farmer, joins Luke on the show to talk about the experiences in his line of work, highlighting the difficulties in operating his farm under local, state, and federal red tape.

29. An Explanation of Lancastrian Theonomy In Response to Dr. Stephen Wolfe (Part 2)

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:23:01 -0400

Luke continues his response to author Dr. Stephen Wolfe's questions and objections to non-legislative theonomy. In part 2, Dr. Wolfe indicates his surprising unawareness of historical biblical jurisprudence, and wonders what the world would look like without politicians and the nanny state.

28. An Explanation of Lancastrian Theonomy in Response to Dr. Stephen Wolfe (Part 1)

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 11:37:19 -0400

Luke Saint reacts to a video wherein Dr. Stephen Wolfe, author of The Case For Christian Nationalism, details non-legislative theonomy (but does not get to finish...we will distribute part two soon). In this first part of his analysis, Luke contrasts Lancastrian Theonomy with Dr. Wolfe's Christian nationalism/natural law legislation and clears up some misunderstandings.

27. The Presbyterian Pope, Part II: The Reformers vs The Founders

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 20:55:49 -0400

In part 2 of the examination on Stephen Wolfe's book, "The Case For Christian Nationalism," Luke discusses Wolfe's political theory and how it interacts with the American founders' political theory, juxtaposing both with biblical law.

26. The Presbyterian Pope, Part I

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 20:34:13 -0400

Christian Nationalism seems to be headed towards a paradox: while its leaders, like Stephen Wolfe, Andrew Torba, and Eric Conn claim the reformed tradition (or the church fathers) as their foundation, the movement is arguing for the complete opposite of what the Reformers were fighting against. Namely, they are positing a Presbyterian version of the Pope, aka, "the Christian Prince."

25. Reflections on the Saint-Magill Debate and Man-Made Law

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:34:01 -0400

The U.S. Constitution has held a lofty place in the American mind for generations. Today, some are wondering if it is a "dead" document. Luke Saint, however, has been arguing something different: the Constitution establishes injustice. Luke recently debated Justin Magill on that very topic. In this episode, Luke is joined by Chris Hume, Travis Schmalhofer, Joel Saint, and Matt Kenitzer to discuss the debate and dig deeper into the foundational questions that debate addressed. This episode of the Think & Reform Podcast is brought to you by Future of Christendom.

Watch the Saint-Magill debate: https://youtu.be/CnwJn2QcJwU

Watch Luke's informal debate with Russell Berger: https://youtu.be/cIErVsw4V4U

24. Internet Dumpster Fires

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 13:13:57 -0500

Luke and Tirus metaphorically roll their proverbial eyes at the next batch of internet theological hot takes.

Hot, as in burning.

Burning, because it's a dumpster fire.

23. [BONUS] Allen Cohen: The Gospel at War with the Military

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 21:05:00 -0400

Allen Cohen delivers his Xposition at the 2023 Future of Christendom Conference!

22. [BONUS] Charl van Wyk: The Gospel at War with Missiology

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 21:12:51 -0400

Charl Van Wyk, author of "Shooting Back: The Right and Duty of Self-Defense" and "Reloaded: Shooting Back Again," delivers his Xposition at the 2023 Future of Christendom Conference!

21. [BONUS] James White: From the Keyboard to the Coliseum

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 21:05:30 -0400

Dr. James White of Alpha and Omega Ministries delivers the Plenary address at the 2023 Future of Christendom Conference!

20. Biblical Slavery

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:09:55 -0400

Tirus and Luke have a long discussion on a critique of Biblical slavery, as well as revisiting pro-homosexual hermeneutics, and finish up with a dialogue about objective truth!

19. Race Baiter Beth Moore

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 09:33:34 -0400

We start off with a belated discussion surrounding "the Chosen Pride Flag" controversy, then we delve into an examination of thankfulness and bitterness followed by a Chad pointing out the hypocrisy of "pride month," and we end with race baiter Beth Moore! We are dumpster diving for Low Hanging Fruit! HELP!

18. Oppressive Hymns and Chad-less Charlie Kirk

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 09:13:41 -0400

On this episode, Luke and Tirus discuss Franklin Graham's appearance on Piers Morgan: Uncensored, then follow that up with Christian Witches, oppressive hymns, and Chad-less Charlie Kirk!

17. Progressive Christians vs. Conservative Christians

Sat, 13 May 2023 19:33:53 -0400

Tirus (the Virus) joins Luke as they gander the internet's Christian-flavored closet of poor theology and anti-Christ doctrines featuring "Progressive Christians vs Conservative Christians," end-times prophecies, the myth of neutrality, and more!

16. Online Extortion and the Strange Woman

Tue, 02 May 2023 20:46:06 -0400

In December 2022, Brian Montgomery lost his son as a result of online extortion. In this episode, we listen to an interview between him and Allie Beth Stuckey and address the failure of Evangelical culture to use Biblical solutions to these problems.

15. John Piper, Joe Rigney, and Cultural Christianity

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 22:06:01 -0400

On this episode, we talk about Joe Rigney's exodus from Bethlehem College and Seminary, John Piper's role in his leaving, and Piper's prayer at Planned Parenthood, all with an eye towards how the Christian church interacts with society.

14. Rick Warren and Women Pastors

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 20:37:39 -0400

We take a look at a Russell Moore podcast featured on Christianity Today wherein he interviews Pastor Rick Warren about the Southern Baptist Convention and Biblical roles for men and women, which Warren admits splitting from both.

13. TGC, Christians, and Public School

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 20:57:56 -0400

Examining a Gospel Coalition Good Faith Series debate concerning Christians sending their children to public schools.

12. Soft Evangelicals Flaunt Their Folly

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 23:22:18 -0500

A video reaction of a Jubilee group of "evangelicals" answering current controversial questions about Christianity.

11. Is Fake Revival Better Than No Revival?

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 20:56:52 -0500

Joel, John, and Luke discuss the Asbury revival in Wilmore, Kentucky

10. Andy Stanley and Homosexuality

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 21:18:59 -0500

Today we look at Andy Stanley's heretical stance on homosexuality and listen to a sermon delivered with a shocking story about a broken family.

9. Comparing God to...Water?

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 20:15:00 -0500

Luke solos this Low Hanging Fruit segment featuring two folks from TikTok comparing God to...water.

8. Discussing Zuby, Joe Rogan, and Taxation

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 21:36:54 -0500

Joel, John, and Luke react to Zuby and Joe Rogan's talk on taxation.

7. Total Depravity and a Look at the 501(c)(3) Status

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 12:13:29 -0500

Thanks for listening to the Think and Reform Podcast! Joel addresses the lack of faith in the idea of total depravity, John talks about 501(c)(3) status in churches, and Jim wonders about the intentions of the political leaders in Russia and America!

6. Charlie Kirk and Socialism

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 19:58:10 -0500

Joel talks about truth and its importance, John addresses exclusivity in Christianity, Jim bemoans the idea of accepting too little in our political landscape, and Luke reviews a socialistic response from Charlie Kirk! Thanks for listening!

5. The Hypocrisy of Socialism

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 17:52:48 -0400

Joel addresses the hypocrisy of socialism claiming authoritative charity, John talks about Matthew West and the Biden/communion controversy, and Luke loses it over a John Piper tweet!

4. The Wolf and the Hireling

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 18:04:57 -0400

Joel and John discuss the wolf and the hireling as they pertain to the flock, Jim opens up a can of worms about the police, and Luke identifies an identity problem in conservatism!

3. Luke Talks About the Foundation of Knowledge

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 13:17:15 -0400

Joel discusses his experience at an abortion mill, John compares the effects of greed, accountability, and perversion between the state and the church, Jim points out conspiracies in the Bible, and Luke identifies the foundation of knowledge!

2. The Gulag Archipelago, Public Schools, and Puritan Sermons

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 19:14:05 -0500

Joel, John, Jim, and Luke convene again to discuss the Gulag Archipelago, three-hour Puritan sermons, the Constitution, and public schools.

1. Hypocritical Pastors and Capitol Hill

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 20:21:13 -0500

Welcome to the Think and Reform Podcast! Joel talks about the hypocrisy of pastors in America regarding the "assault" on Capitol Hill, John fancies himself a modern-day prophet, Jim isn't so sure that 2020 just "happened" to us out of thin air, and Luke has some questions for Phil Vischer!