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Ep. 160 - Bible Texts That Make Us Squirm - Dr. Jannes Smith

October 19, 2026 · 1 hr 39 min

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 between God permitting…
Ep. 159 - God of the Old & New Testament - Dr. Jannes Smith

October 5, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min

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 New Testaments, and…
Ep. 158 - Farming, Food & Worldview - Mike Hutten

September 21, 2026 · 1 hr 26 min

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 what it means to be…
EP. 157 - Church, Home & School: Who Does What? - John Wynia

September 7, 2026 · 1 hr 33 min

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 education and why strong…
Ep. 156 - Living as Exiles - Dr. Will den Hollander

August 24, 2026 · 1 hr 14 min

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 published a book and…

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Ep. 155 - Sunday: Rest or Rules? - Rev. Peter Holtvlüwer

August 10, 2026 · 1 hr 52 min

Do you often find yourself thinking about what you should or shouldn’t do on Sunday? Stuck in this loop of either legalism or self-justification? Thankfully, God’s Word regarding the Lord’s Day and Sabbath provides clear direction. Joining…
Ep. 154 - How To Worship The Other 6Days - Mark Wanders & Ben Nobels

July 27, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min

We know we’re called to worship on Sunday but how do we view the other six days of the week? Joining Lucas for a conversation about a theology of work is Mark Wanders and Ben Nobels, from a new organization called 6Days. 6Days is seeking…
Ep. 153 - Would You Risk Your Life For The Gospel? - Pastor James Folkerts

July 13, 2026 · 1 hr 52 min

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 with his family…
Ep. 152 - Recovering Family Worship - Dr. Brian Najapfour

June 29, 2026 · 1 hr 20 min

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 and author Dr. Brian…
Ep. 151 - How To Lead Your Family - Dr. Joel Beeke

June 15, 2026 · 1 hr 14 min

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. In a culture where…
Ep. 150 - Are We Giving God Our Leftovers? - Rev. Hank Van der Woerd

June 1, 2026 · 1 hr 22 min

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 role of deacons, the…
Ep. 149 - The Kindness of God in Guilt & Conviction - Matt King

May 18, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

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 sin, confession…

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About the show

Real Talk is a podcast presented by Reformed Perspective focused on having meaningful and honest conversations with subject experts about the various challenges and issues facing the Reformed church community. Hosted by Lucas Holtvluwer and Tyler Vanderwoude, Real Talk aims to inform your discussions and inspire you to have challenging but important conversations with fellow Christians in the spirit of brotherly love.