Hosted by Cedar Crest BFC · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 153 episodes
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Captivate & Conform is a weekly podcast of Cedar Crest BFC that discusses theology, Christian living, missions, and more from a reformed, baptistic perspective. We seek to have conversations that captivate every thought and conform every affection to the beauty and lordship of Jesus Christ.
Cedar Crest BFC hosts Captivate & Conform, a religion show with 153 episodes published.
In honor of Captivate and Conform’s 150th episode, we reflect on some of our favorite episodes. Degrees of Sin (Part 2) , November 22, 2023 (Jess Miller) Ask Dr. Farnham , December 20, 2023 (Dr. Mark Farnham) Law-Keepers
Bright Hope is a pregnancy support center in the Lehigh Valley that Cedar Crest partners with. Jen Davies (Interim CEO) and Dave Block (Communications and Development Manager) share the heart behind Bright Hope and curre
Mark Crocco, Director of The Rephidim Project, shares what it means to live a Christ-centered life. --- If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a positive review and share it with a friend! If you have any questions
Randy Grossman, longtime BFC pastor and moderator of BFC conference, joins the show to recap the noteworthy items of the 143rd BFC Conference. Making Room on the Millennium --- If you enjoyed this episode, please leave u
In this special “Earth Day” episode, Cliff Boone and Paul Younger, both Christians serious about caring for creation, discuss how believers are called to be good stewards of all God’s given us—including the world we inha
Pastor Chris and Pastor Jason respond to some of the biggest headlines on this edition of “Culture Roundup.” --- If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a positive review and share it with a friend! If you have any
Pastor Chris and Pastor Jason conclude our ”Theology of Gender” series by discussing God’s design for men and women in society. While Scripture does not address this topic directly, guiding principles—such as the gender
The modern church is confused by relationship between God’s law and his gospel. Many Christians view them as opposites, with the former rendered obsolete by the latter. But a right understanding of how they harmonize pai
As we prepare our hearts for Good Friday, Pastor Jason explains what makes it so good: Christ’s obedience to the Father, Christ’s atonement for our sin, and Christ’s purchase of our salvation. --- If you enjoyed this epi
As the Iran war continues, Christians should pause before reacting and consider: (1) what makes a war just, and (2) how to wage war justly once engaged. Dan Waterman helps us think through these questions. --- If you enj
With the sudden passing of one of our members, Tealson Herrlin, Captivate & Conform is pausing the release of our episodes as we lament the loss of a son and brother. --- If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a po
Gender roles in the church is the type of stuff that splits entire denominations. In a culture that prizes personal calling above all, it’s no surprise that boundaries are often crossed at the expense of biblical faithfu
A panel was posed questions on marriage, parenting, and singleness at the recent conference, Marriage: Faithfulness in a Fallen World . Here are their responses. Panelists included Dr. Jim Newheiser, Scott Allen, and Jas
Dr. Mark Farnham joins the show to tackle the big questions, including evolution, AI, and the problem of evil and suffering. For more information and answers to these topics, register for Answering the Big Questions conf
Pastors Chris and Jason continue their discussion of complementarianism in the home, turning to women’s roles. They address cultural misconceptions about work and children and call husbands and wives to embrace God’s des
Pastor Chris and Pastor Jason continue unpacking a biblical theology of gender, focusing on complementarian roles in the home. They also answer questions submitted by the audience on singleness and infertility. --- If yo
This special episode features the closing session given by Dr. Mark Farnham at Christian Ethics in a Post-Christian World. He urges biblical prudence, wisdom, and moderation when it comes to engaging with the digital wor
Special guest Dr. Jim Newheiser joins the show to give a preview into what he’ll be teaching on at our upcoming conference Marriage: Faithfulness in a Fallen World (February 28, 2026). Register for the conference. --- If
Modern culture seeks to erase distinctions between men and women, seen in trends like transgenderism and terms such as “birthing people.” While most evangelicals reject these ideas and affirm God’s creation of male and f
Get to know Cameron Webb, the new Assistant Pastor over Student Ministry. --- If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a positive review and share it with a friend! If you have any questions for the show, email us at
Dr. Mark Farnham
Professor of Apologetics · Apologetics for the Church
2 appearances on this show
Jess Miller
Deputy Lord Mayor · Sacred Raving
1 appearance on this show
Scott Allen
leadership consultant, educator, keynote speaker, podcast host · Pettit Creeks Farms
2 appearances on this show
Jim Newheiser
trusted Christian counselor and author
2 appearances on this show
Pastor Jason
Sermon Pastor · Bethlehem Church
1 appearance on this show
Pastor Chris
Pastor · Centerpointe Church
1 appearance on this show
David Miller
head of private credit and equity at Morgan Stanley Investment Management · Lehigh Christian Academy
1 appearance on this show
Justin Hawkins
speaker
1 appearance on this show
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