Oct 19, 20261h 39m
Slavery, polygamy, warfare, and the treatment of women—how do we make sense of the Bible’s most difficult passages? Joined by Dr. Smith, we tackle these challenging texts and consider whether there’s a difference...
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Real Talk
Hosted by Reformed Perspective · religion · EN
About this Podcast:
Real Talk is a podcast presented by Reformed Perspective focused on having meaningful and honest conversations with subject experts about the challenges facing the Reformed church community. Hosted by Lucas Holtvluwer and Tyler Vanderwoude, Real Talk aims to inform your conversations and inspire you to have challenging but important discussions with fellow Christians in the spirit of brotherly love.
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What is Real Talk about?
Real Talk is a podcast presented by Reformed Perspective focused on having meaningful and honest conversations with subject experts about the challenges facing the Reformed church community. Hosted by Lucas Holtvluwer and Tyler Vanderwoude, Real Talk aims to inform your conversations and inspire you to have challenging but important discussions with fellow Christians in the spirit of brotherly love.
Who hosts Real Talk?
Real Talk is hosted by Reformed Perspective. The show has published 162 episodes to date.
What has Real Talk covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Ep. 160 - Bible Texts That Make Us Squirm - Dr. Jannes Smith" (19 October 2026, 99 minutes), "Ep. 159 - God of the Old & New Testament - Dr. Jannes Smith" (5 October 2026, 77 minutes), and "Ep. 158 - Farming, Food & Worldview - Mike Hutten" (21 September 2026, 86 minutes).
How often does Real Talk publish?
Real Talk publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 79 minutes across 162 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Real Talk?
Booking probability for Real Talk is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Real Talk requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Real Talk's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Real Talk?
The strongest fits for Real Talk are Religion & Faith. Real Talk has a religion audience.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 5, 20261h 17m
Do we really understand God’s character? Or do we sometimes feel as if God has changed? Joined again by Old Testament scholar and professor Dr. Jannes Smith, we discuss God's true character as shown in both the Old and...
- Sep 21, 20261h 26m
Does farming have anything to do worldview? In this episode, we’re joined by Mike Hutten from The Good Ground to answer that question. We talk about modern farming, stewardship, and regenerative agriculture. We explore...
- Sep 7, 20261h 33m
With school starting, we’re asking: Home, Church, School—who does what? Joined by seasoned teacher and parent, John Wynia and with feedback from real teachers, we look at the role parents play in their children’s...
- Aug 24, 20261h 14m
How should we live in this hostile world? What does it mean be exiles? How should we think about suffering and persecution? Joining us to speak about these issues is returning guest, Dr. Will den Hollander who recently...
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- Jul 13, 20261h 52m
Would you risk your life to share the Gospel? It’s a question few of us are called to ask but for missionaries, it is a reality they face. Joining us to explore the topic of World Missions is Pastor James Folkerts who...
- Jun 29, 20261h 20m
Family worship is one of the most neglected practices in the Christian home today. What is family worship, and how is it different from simply reading the Bible or praying before/after a meal? In this episode, pastor...
- Jun 15, 20261h 14m
Most men would say they would die for their wives and children. But will they live for them? In this episode, we're joined by author and theologian Dr. Joel Beeke to discuss what biblical headship actually looks like...
- Jun 1, 20261h 22m
What does true generosity actually look like? Have we reduced giving to percentages and leftovers, while missing the heart behind it all? In this episode, we’re joined by Rev. Henk Van der Woerd to discuss the biblical...
- May 18, 20261h 10m
What do we do with guilt? Is conviction something to fear—or could it actually be one of the ways God lovingly draws us back to Himself? In part two of this conversation with Pastor Matt King, we talk honestly about...
- May 4, 20261h 10m
Shame can be one of the most powerful forces shaping our lives and most of the time, we don’t even realize it. In this episode, we go back to Genesis 3 to see where shame begins, then unpack how it still works today...
- Apr 20, 20261h 12m
Mission drift is real and whether we realize it or not, it can happen to even the best of organizations and people. In this episode, we’re joined by Peter Greer, author of the book Mission Drift, to talk about how drift...
- Apr 6, 20261h 22m
We are all called to minister to others and the most meaningful ministry often happens quietly, in the small acts we often overlook. Joining us for this conversation is CRTS Professor and the author of The Ministry of...
- Mar 23, 202654 min
Everyone’s busy. Packed schedules, constant pressure, always something next. But the real question is—are you actually doing what matters? In this episode, we talk about what it means to redeem your productivity—not by...
- Mar 9, 202658 min
Backsliding: Are We Presuming on God’s Grace? Are we drifting in our faith without even realizing it? In this episode, Dr. Mark Jones joins us to tackle the quiet danger of backsliding—what it is, why it happens even in...
- Feb 23, 20261h 22m
Can the reality of Hell actually be comforting and how should it inform the way we live and share the Gospel? In this part two in our series on eternity, Tyler and Dr. Will den Hollander discuss what hell is and how it...
- Feb 9, 20261h 26m
Is conflict always bad? And do Christians always have to forgive? In this episode of Real Talk, we take an honest look at conflict and forgiveness—two realities every Christian faces because every Christian is in...
- Jan 26, 20261h 7m
It is with both heavy and grateful hearts that we release this episode in loving memory of Rev. William den Hollander—a faithful pastor, preacher, and dear friend of Real Talk. Our guest for today, Dr. Will den...
- Jan 12, 20261h 39m
What does it mean to have godly ambition and to work hard with what God has given you? Joining us to answer these questions is the Director of Eagle Builders, Craig Haan. Joined by his brother-in-law Gerrit Sterk, the...
- Dec 29, 202559 min
As Christians can we really say we don’t like to read?! Joining us for this conversation all about reading, how to actually do it and how to do it well is our friend and Reformed Perspective’s editor, Jon Dykstra. We...
Recent guests
Recent guests on Real Talk. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
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Joel Beeke
Chancellor and Professor of homiletics and systematic theology, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary
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Matt King
Full-time Reseller, Actor, and Comedian, Good Influences, Hoot and a Half, Unfiltered Podcast with Zane and Heath
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Peter Greer
Author, “Lead With Prayer”, HOPE International
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Dr. Reuben Bredenhof
author of The Ministry of Small Things
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