The Reclamation Podcast

The Reclamation Podcast

Reclaiming Gospel clarity

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February 1, 2026 57 mins

The focus on programs for every area of life in the Evangelical church, while it seems well intended, often ends up distracting us for the simple things that God has already prescribed to mature us; namely, the sacraments, prayers, preaching, and fellowship. These ordinary means of grace are not flashy, hip, or particularly exciting, but over a long period of time, God uses them by His spirit to form us.  Join Brad Kafer and Michae...

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This week, we discuss some practical elements of Christian counseling, which are rooted in a decidedly Reformed approach to those struggling with sin as Christians.  Join Michael Lewis and Brad Kafer as we discuss counseling from the Heidelberg Catechism with pastor Cody Schwichtenberg.

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As well intended as some Biblical counseling is, it is often based on some flawed premises, namely that all negative emotions or outcomes are a direct result of overt or hidden sin in the one being counseled.  Pastor Cody Schwichtenberg joins us this week to offer a more balanced alternative, using Law and Gospel appropriately for each person, and drawing from the rich comfort of the Heidelberg Catechism to offer peace and rest to ...

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January 11, 2026 65 mins

Is it inherently sinful to experience anxiety, depression, and other negative emotions? Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis this week as we explore the comfort that God gives us in Christ and through other people in this week's episode.

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January 4, 2026 64 mins

It's that time of year again.  We're saying farewell to last year and gearing up for the coming year, and many of us may be feeling the pressure to make resolutions.  For some people it's just a tradition, but for others, it can be a conscience damaging exercise in self made religion.  Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis this week as we discuss a better way to enter then new year with The Reclamation's own Jeffery Scott Perry. 

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December 27, 2025 48 mins

Jesus is worthy of our full submission and surrender, but do we stay in relationship with Him through our surrender? Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we tease this issue apart on this week's episode. 

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December 21, 2025 49 mins

Christ is an exalted prophet, priest and king, and to him has been granted dominion over all things.  But will you let this exalted king be your servant, or must you be his slave? Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we explore the wonder of Jesus as the God who serves sinners on this week's episode.

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December 14, 2025 69 mins

Are you burdened with fear, depression, anxiety, sin, struggle, weakness, and doubt?  Do you feel like you need to get your act together so Jesus will hear your prayers? We have good news for you.  Jesus is still alive at the right hand of the Father as a mediator, advocate, and intercessor in his High Priestly role.  All of us may come to Him boldly for help in time of need.  Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we unpack the impl...

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December 7, 2025 60 mins

The Holidays can be a mixed bag emotionally.  For some, it is indeed the most wonderful time of the year. For others, it's a time of stress, sadness, and anxiety.  Wherever you fall on that spectrum, the coming of the promised Messiah offers real and lasting hope that goes above and beyond anything we could think of imagine.  Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis this week as we explore the magnificent hope we have in Christ. 

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November 30, 2025 42 mins

As Christians, we have been saved from the defilement of our consciences by dark forces to the freedom of the children of God. Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis this week as we work through the fullness of what it means to be grateful in the Christian life. 

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Aren't the Creeds just dusty old antiques that have long been surpassed by our modern interpretations? Join us this week on the Reclamation as we talk with Pastor Bradley Gray, and Pastor Timothy Baird, about the Chalcedonian definition.  A Herculean effort was undertaken by over 600 bishops to clarify and preserve the person and work of Christ for future generations, all the way back in 451 AD.  

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November 15, 2025 101 mins

One of our all time favorite podcasts and the online community that we're involved in is in turmoil right now.  The Reclamation exists because of Theocast, so we have skin in the game so to speak. Our hearts are heavy to the point of brokenness, and we see the confusion that's taking hold around this split.  Join Brad Kafer, Michael Lewis, and our special guest, pastor Jeremy Marshall this week for a very special episode, where we ...

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November 9, 2025 55 mins

There are two ditches we can fall in when it comes to scripture.  One is the view that we are either saved or sanctified by the thoroughness of our understanding of doctrine.  The other is that doctrine is just divisive, so let's just love everyone and not worry about it.  Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis on this week's episode, as we attempt to help bring balance an clarity to the issue.  Spoiler, it's about Jesus. 

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All of us were raised in some kind of tradition.  For those of us raised in the American Evangelical church, we are protestants by default.  Why though? What are the roots of Protestantism, and what are the distinctives?  Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis this week as we talk with Austin Suggs of the Gospel Simplicity YouTube channel, about why we think Reformed Protestantism is valid and helpful.

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October 26, 2025 66 mins

Okay, so we're saved.  Now what?  Move to a far away land and become a missionary? Sell all of our possessions and live in a commune? Stand on the street corner and scream for people to repent? Transform our culture through missional living? Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we explore what we believe the function of the church is in the world on this week's episode.

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What is the role of the church in establishing God's Kingdom on earth? Is that even the duty of the church? Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis with our special guest, Pastor Tony Phelps, as we discuss Christian Nationalism, the role of the church in society, and our role as citizens of two kingdoms on this week's episode.

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The Christian life is hard enough when we have hope in Christ, but for some reason, we want it to be harder.  We just can't believe that righteousness isn't our personal duty.  Jesus becomes a law giver, coach, or drill instructor, and we are left scrambling to keep all the plates spinning.  Is this what Jesus meant when he said he would give us rest for our souls? Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we discuss the good news that ...

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October 5, 2025 63 mins

What does Jesus mean when he says we must deny ourselves in Matthew 16? Is that part of the gospel, or the essence of faith, or something else altogether? Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we explore this subject in this week's episode.

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How do we reconcile our sufferings in life with the promise of being transformed from "Glory to Glory"? What should we expect from our lives as followers of Jesus this side of eternity?  Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we discuss these and other questions with our special guest Jeremiah Hurt on this week's episode.

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Come to Jesus.  He'll take away all your worries and troubles and give you success in every area of life, take away all your addictions, give you all of the good feelings and outcomes and none of the bad ones...if you will surrender, believe, obey, and love him enough.  For many of us, this is how we view, or at least, have viewed Christianity on some level.  Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we discuss why this version of Chris...

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