The Reclamation Podcast

God is faithful to preserve His saints, in spite of anything we may do.  This is not an invitation to license, but a commentary on God's unbelievable kindness and faithfulness.  Join us this week as Michael shares his story of wandering, sin, confusion, mental illness, demonic oppression, and God's redemption through Christ.

There are many promises in scripture pertaining to the Messiah, but how do the sacraments strengthen our faith? Join Brad Kafer and MIchael Lewis as we talk with author and retired professor Phillip Cary about finding the Gospel promise in the sacraments. 

If our assurance should be rooted in the objective work of Christ on our behalf, then why does Paul say in Colossians 1:27 that the mystery revealed to us is Christ in you, the Hope of Glory? Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we explore this topic on this week's episode. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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

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. 

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.

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.

Are the scriptures themselves the magic bullet to make us holy, or is there something beyond them that transforms us and keeps us safe? Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we discuss the nature of Scripture, the power of God in Christ, and how we often approach the Bible as if it was a spell book instead of God's redemptive plan.

How exactly did Christ satisfy the Father on our behalf? Did he absorb all of the stored up wrath that God had against each of our sins, or did Jesus make amends through His obedience?  Join us this week as Carl Mosser explains the distinction between Satisfaction and Satispassion, and how these categories were collapsed in modern theology.

What does it mean that Christ made "satisfaction" for us to the Father? Was this something he did willingly or was it imposed on him by the father?  Was this an act of Christ toward God on our behalf, or is God expending his wrath on Christ instead of on us?  Join Michael Lewis, Brad Kafer, and Timothy Baird as we explore this topic with Carl Mosser, and hear his insight on the topic from years of hard study.

Every church has a liturgy.  Whether that liturgy is leading you deeper into Christ, or turning you back in on yourself is another story. Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we discuss the Gospel Clarity of the Anglican prayer book with Pastor Jared Jones, Episcopal minister from the Diocese or Central Florida. 

We believe in a risen Messiah, as prophesied in the prophets and psalms.  Jesus is still alive today, seated at the right hand of God the father, and making intercession for his Saints.  Join Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis as we discuss the glory of the resurrected Christ.

What motivates our sanctification? Is it Christian duty? Obligation? The fear of God? Here's a short outtake from one of our recent episodes that we hope will be encouraging to your faith.