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The Baptist Broadcast

By Joshua Sommer

Particular theology for Particular Baptists... (and anyone else who can put up with us).
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The Ground of Communion & Comfort

The Baptist BroadcastSep 21, 2023

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The Ground of Communion & Comfort

The Ground of Communion & Comfort

What is the only ground of our communion, comfort, and dependence upon God? Join me as I discuss 2LCF 2.1-3!

Sep 21, 202325:41
An Evaluation of King James Onlyism

An Evaluation of King James Onlyism

Is the King James Only position a sound position? Let's look at some of the evidence.

Sep 20, 202332:08
Answering the Cults | Mormonism (I)

Answering the Cults | Mormonism (I)

This first part on Mormonism surveys history, ecclesiology, and doctrinal distinctives of the Mormon organization. The second part will be the Christian response, looking at Scripture & historical Christian theology.

Sep 18, 202339:45
Answering the Cults | Introduction

Answering the Cults | Introduction

A course on how to apply Christian orthodoxy in our response and outreach to the cults.

Sep 11, 202345:39
Is Mormonism Christian?

Is Mormonism Christian?

Some are under the impression Mormonism is a Christian organization. This is not true. Join me to find out why!

Sep 07, 202334:39
A Such a Thing as Orthodoxy: What Makes a Christian a Christian?

A Such a Thing as Orthodoxy: What Makes a Christian a Christian?

There is an identifiable Christian orthodoxy the church has always believed. Those who would reject it or twist it do so to their own exclusion from Christianity.
Sep 01, 202325:25
Why Are Baptist Churches Dying?

Why Are Baptist Churches Dying?

Smaller Baptist churches across the country are struggling to keep their doors open. Why?

Aug 25, 202334:58
Calvinism & Causality w/ Dr. Peter Sammons

Calvinism & Causality w/ Dr. Peter Sammons

Join Peter and I as we discuss the doctrines of grace, primary & secondary causality, and human responsibility. Check out Peter's related book here: https://www.amazon.com/Reprobation-Gods-Sovereignty-Redeeming-Biblical/dp/0825447437/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3C5HA4586FRN1&keywords=peter+sammons&qid=1691460771&sprefix=%2Caps%2C290&sr=8-1

Aug 08, 202356:05
BIBLICISM w/ Pastor Steve Meister

BIBLICISM w/ Pastor Steve Meister

Another interview on the Broadcast. This time, on biblicisms! Leading up to our August 9th - 10th Conference, "Confessing the Faith".

Aug 03, 202355:36
Baptism Through the Centuries

Baptism Through the Centuries

Where have Christians agreed on baptism? Where have they disagreed? After I flesh out the Baptist position, I'd like to trace lines of both continuity & discontinuity on baptism in general throughout the years.

Jul 27, 202355:37
What About Epistemology?

What About Epistemology?

What is epistemology? How should we think about it? How should we NOT think about it? Presuppositionalism, classicalism, realism, critical theory—join me as I talk about it all in this episode.

Jul 20, 202301:13:21
Contemplating God with John Cassian

Contemplating God with John Cassian

The active life serves the contemplative life according to our Lord in Luke 10:38-42. Let's hear the ancient John Cassian on our Lord's words to Martha & Mary.

Jul 14, 202320:38
Postmillennial Theonomy, the Cultural Mandate, & the Covenant of Works

Postmillennial Theonomy, the Cultural Mandate, & the Covenant of Works

Does Postmillennial Theonomy mix law/gospel, or the covenant of works with the covenant of grace?

Jul 06, 202336:09
INTERVIEW: Nehemiah Coxe, Thomas Collier, & Socinianism w/ Dr. Jim Renihan

INTERVIEW: Nehemiah Coxe, Thomas Collier, & Socinianism w/ Dr. Jim Renihan

Join Dr. Renihan and I as we discuss the Particular Baptist response to the 17th c. heretic, Thomas Collier, through the means of a young but gifted Nehemiah Coxe.
Jun 29, 202341:29
Fight by Flight?

Fight by Flight?

Should Christians flee "blue states" in order to fight blue states? What about local churches in those states?

Jun 26, 202349:11
What Are the Virtues?

What Are the Virtues?

Moral, Intellectual, Cardinal, and Theological Virtues. What are they? Join me as I jump into this HUGE philosophy and Christian theology area. Augustine, De Libero Arbitrio (On the Free Choice of the Will): https://spot.colorado.edu/~pasnau/4020/augustine.pdf

Jun 22, 202341:14
Baptists Plunder Riches from Lutherans!

Baptists Plunder Riches from Lutherans!

Benjamin Keach & Thomas DeLaune in their notable work 'Tropologia', use several German Lutheran Reformers to support various Scriptural observations.

Jun 15, 202333:15
SERMON: Old Testament Worship

SERMON: Old Testament Worship

Last week, we introduced worship. This week, we begin looking at the details--beginning in the Old Testament; its circumstance, confinement, complexity, and anticipation.

Jun 13, 202332:44
The Vice of Curiosity

The Vice of Curiosity

Curiosity is a sin. But before you click out of this video, Thomas can explain...
Jun 08, 202334:43
SERMON: What Is Worship?

SERMON: What Is Worship?

This is a pilot sermon edition of the Broadcast, where sermons preached at Victory Baptist Church are uploaded here & on all podcast platforms. In addition, all sermons preached at Victory Baptist Church are available on Sermon Audio.

Jun 06, 202353:38
John Gill Challenges Modern Eschatology

John Gill Challenges Modern Eschatology

John Gill's eschatology and its challenge to us moderns.

Jun 01, 202355:24
'The Reformation as Renewal' by Dr. Matthew Barrett

'The Reformation as Renewal' by Dr. Matthew Barrett

While this isn't a review or endorsement, I just wanted to comment on my enjoyable experience and thoughts on this book so far.

May 25, 202315:50
Legalism, the Games, & Virtue Ethics

Legalism, the Games, & Virtue Ethics

The ancients had the games. Today, we have sports, books, movies, and video games. All of it—entertaining. All of it—easily abused. But where is the sin? Is it the "thing" or man's approach to the "thing"?

May 23, 202321:05
The Image of God & What's Left of It

The Image of God & What's Left of It

What is left of the imago Dei in man following the fall of Adam?

May 17, 202349:27
The Three Uses of the Law

The Three Uses of the Law

What are the three uses of the law, and how does each relate to the law/gospel distinction?

May 17, 202316:16
What Does It Mean to "Obey the Gospel"?

What Does It Mean to "Obey the Gospel"?

Is the gospel a "new law" which we must obey in order to inherit "final justification"?

May 10, 202332:33
The 1689 & Two Kingdoms

The 1689 & Two Kingdoms

Is the Second London Confession (1677/89) a two-kingdom document?

May 03, 202344:07
Law & Gospel Conference!

Law & Gospel Conference!

Broaching the subject of my message at the upcoming law & gospel conference on May 5-6. The apologetic use of law & gospel.


Place of Conference:


Trinity Baptist Church

16655 W US Hwy 24

Wamego, KS 66547

Apr 26, 202321:19
Turretin on Good Works & the Virtuous Heathen

Turretin on Good Works & the Virtuous Heathen

Understanding the nature of good works helps us to understand why the Reformed could simultaneously praise & condemn the works of the heathen.

Mar 23, 202315:30
A Quick Note on Trinitarian Exegesis

A Quick Note on Trinitarian Exegesis

We shouldn't check the doctrine of the Trinity at the door of our biblical studies.

Mar 21, 202306:44
John Owen's Preterist Interpretation of 2 Peter 3:10-13
Mar 01, 202342:36
Inseparable Operations: Biblical, Historical, & Pastoral

Inseparable Operations: Biblical, Historical, & Pastoral

Is the doctrine of inseparable operations (ISO) biblical, historical, or even pastoral? Let's explore the embarrassment of riches we have in this lofty doctrine.

Feb 24, 202323:38
Partitive Exegesis from Philippians 2:6-7

Partitive Exegesis from Philippians 2:6-7

Does the biblical text make partitive exegesis necessary? We affirm.

Feb 22, 202315:23
Sola Scriptura vs. Biblicism

Sola Scriptura vs. Biblicism

What is sola Scriptura and how is it different from biblicism?

Feb 17, 202335:33
The Apologetic Value of Law & Gospel

The Apologetic Value of Law & Gospel

Does the law & gospel have any persuasive power toward those who do not believe? With some important qualifications, I believe it does. Join me as I explore the apologetic value of law & gospel.

Feb 17, 202325:54
Who Gets to Make the Rules?

Who Gets to Make the Rules?

There are various kinds of legalisms. But one kind of legalism is ecclesiastical legalism, where we take it upon ourselves to make the rules for God's church. But if Christ is the Lord of the church, we have no right to usurp His role as the church's law-giver.

Feb 03, 202317:24
5 Reasons Biblicism Is Dangerous

5 Reasons Biblicism Is Dangerous

We hear a lot about biblicism today. What is it? And what are some of the reasons it's dangerous?

Feb 03, 202341:02
What Is Gnosticism?

What Is Gnosticism?

There is much talk of Gnosticism. On the one hand, it's a prevailing cultural heresy found even in secularized and agnostic circles. On the other hand, it seems to be the "go to" charge against opinions we don't agree with. So, what is Gnosticism?

Jan 27, 202326:40
Pure Actuality, Divine Simplicity, & the Second London Confession

Pure Actuality, Divine Simplicity, & the Second London Confession

Here, I look at John Arrowsmith to help us understand what is meant by the phrase, "without body, parts, or passions," in the Confession. I dialogue concerning the doctrine of simplicity and the doctrine of actus purus.

Jan 18, 202322:54
Differences: Mariology, Scripture, & Tradition (Part VI)

Differences: Mariology, Scripture, & Tradition (Part VI)

In this third part of a short series on the difference between Baptists and other traditions, I ask the question, "What are the differences between Baptists and Roman Catholicism?" I cover part 4 out of seven differences between us and Rome (baptism) in this part.  

Check out parts 1-3 by clicking either link below!  

Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rbolt...  

Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4bnL...  

Part 3: https://youtu.be/pez9rKp2XGI 

Part 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCwzA...  

Part 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiW94D7GYKM

Jan 18, 202335:48
The Difference Between Baptists & Roman Catholicism (Part V)

The Difference Between Baptists & Roman Catholicism (Part V)

In this third part of a short series on the difference between Baptists and other traditions, I ask the question, "What are the differences between Baptists and Roman Catholicism?" I cover part 4 out of seven differences between us and Rome (baptism) in this part.  

Check out parts 1-3 by clicking either link below!  

Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rbolt...  

Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4bnL...  

Part 3: https://youtu.be/pez9rKp2XGI 

Part 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCwzAc9QmzM

Jan 18, 202339:57
The Difference Between Baptists & Roman Catholicism (Part IV)
Jan 10, 202330:08
The Difference Between Baptists & Roman Catholicism (Part III)
Jan 09, 202339:55
The Difference Between Baptists & the Eastern Orthodox (Part II)

The Difference Between Baptists & the Eastern Orthodox (Part II)

In this second part of a short series on the difference between Baptists and other traditions, I ask the question, "What are the differences between Baptists and Eastern Orthodoxy?" I cover two more points of contrast between Baptists and Eastern Orthodoxy in this part.

Jan 05, 202326:39
The Difference Between Baptists & the Eastern Orthodox (Part I)

The Difference Between Baptists & the Eastern Orthodox (Part I)

In this first part of a short series on the difference between Baptists and other traditions, I ask the question, "What are the differences between Baptists and Eastern Orthodoxy?"

Jan 04, 202351:19
The Sin of Curiosity

The Sin of Curiosity

Is curiosity a culturally acceptable sin we've all fallen prey to?

Jan 04, 202320:03
Augustine, 1689, & the Westminster Confession on Resurrection

Augustine, 1689, & the Westminster Confession on Resurrection

It has become increasingly unclear among some as to whether they affirm a bodily resurrection, or a resurrection of our selfsame bodies. Among these is Gar DeMar.

Dec 06, 202224:40
The Dueling Solas (Scriptura) & Historical Skepticism

The Dueling Solas (Scriptura) & Historical Skepticism

Is Scripture the highest authority, or is it the only authority? There is a surprising world of difference between these two positions. Join me as I navigate the foundational doctrine of Sola Scriptura.  

thebaptistbroadcast.com

Oct 31, 202229:31
The Will of God & the Problem of Evil

The Will of God & the Problem of Evil

God is holy, and so is His will. How does this square with evil? Join me as I discuss essential volition and permissive volition.

Oct 19, 202224:42
Neo-Kenoticism & the Necessity of Partitive Exegesis

Neo-Kenoticism & the Necessity of Partitive Exegesis

Neo-Kenoticism takes texts like Matthew 24:26 and infers ignorance in the Person of Christ, not only according to His humanity, but also according to His deity. Such error reflects a need for partitive exegesis and whole-Bible interpretation.

Oct 12, 202216:28