The Reclamation Podcast

Ep.58 Crushed by the Church

The church ideally should be a safe place for sinners and sufferers to unburden themselves and find rest.  Unfortunately, it's often quite the opposite.  Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we talk about how the church in the U.S., for various reasons, has often been guilty of shooting it's wounded and protecting abusers. 

Ep.57 "The Big Relief" with David Zahl and Bradley Gray

Is your relationship with Jesus one of comfort, or of dread and fear?  God's Grace is not meant to be something we are striving to attain, but something we are gifted as a result of His great love for us.  Join Brad Kafer and Bradley Gray of the Reclamation as we discuss the book "The Big Relief" with author David Zahl.  Grace should bring relief and comfort, not fear and dread.

Ep.56 God's Two Words of Law and Gospel with Coalt Robinson and Jay Wipf of Renewalcast

The Law/Gospel distinction lies at the heart of the Protestant Reformation. Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we talk with Coalt Robinson and Jay Wipf of Renewalcast, about Jay's wonderful Law Gospel Catechism: Learning God’s Two Words: A Brief Catechism on the Law and the Gospel. 
 

Ep.55 The Third Use of the Law

God's Law may not be a means of reconciling ourselves to God, but in Chirst, it shows us the shape that love takes in different situations.  Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we discuss what the proper use of the Law is for Christians, and how the misuse of the Law is damaging. 

Ep.54 Gospel Hope for the Abused and Traumatized with Justin Holcomb

How is the Gospel helpful to people who have been abused and traumatized? Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we talk with Bishop Justin Holcomb about applying the riches of the Gospel to those broken by the sins of others. 

Reclamation Clips: Ep.54 The Gospel for the Abused and Traumatized with Justin Holcomb

Justin Holcomb brings the gospel fire in this clip about how Jesus not only takes the punishment for our sin, but also the shame and degradation that comes with it. In return, we receive his spotless righteousness.

Clip: Communion for the Broken

Ever been confused about communion? You're not alone. 

Ep.53 Communion for the Broken

Sadly, for many Christians in the modern church, communion has become a cause of anxiety and dread, rather than a means of Grace.  Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we discuss the reformed view of communion as a comfort to the broken sinner. 

Ep.52 Glorification with Jason Alligood

What is our ultimate end in Christ?  Is it floating on a cloud with a harp and singing praise songs, or is it something greater than that? Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we talk about the often overlooked doctrine of Glorification.

Ep.51 Reading the Bible with the Apostles

If memorizing scripture isn't a magic bullet to make us holy, then how should we read scripture? Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we explore the way the Apostles read scripture, and how their insight leads us to a more Christ centered approach to understanding the Bible.