The Isaiah 43 Podcast
The Isaiah 43 Podcast invites you to behold the God who says, “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are Mine” (Isa. 43:1). Each week, we walk slowly through the Scriptures, combining careful exegesis with the rich truths of Reformed theology. These reflections on the Holy Scriptures aim to ground your faith, comfort your heart, and lift your eyes to Christ—our great Redeemer, Shepherd, and Friend. Whether you come weary, searching, or eager to grow, you’ll find a steady place to rest in the promises of God.
Episodes
207 episodes
Week 166: Christ's Final Words
What would you say if you knew your time was coming?In John 12:46–50, we hear Christ’s final public words before the cross—and they reveal everything about who He is and why He came.Jesus declares that He is the Light in a ...
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Episode 166
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LD12: Why are We called Christians?
Why are we called Christians?Is it just a label… or does it actually mean something deeper?In this episode, we walk through Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 12 and uncover the breathtaking truth behind the name Christian. Jesus is ...
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Week 165: But How Can God be Known?
Jesus doesn’t whisper in His final public words—He cries out.In John 12:44–45, we reach the closing moments of Christ’s public ministry, where He brings everything together into one final, urgent call: To beli...
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Episode 165
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LD11: Is Jesus Really the Only Way to be Saved?
Is Jesus really the only way to be saved?In this episode of Heidelberg Catechism in a Year, we explore Lord’s Day 11, which asks one of the most important questions in the Christian faith: Why is the Son of God...
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Week 164: Why People Don’t Believe
In John 12:37–43, we encounter one of the most sobering moments in the Gospel of John. Despite witnessing the miracles of Jesus and hearing His teaching, many people still refused to believe.Why?In this episode of The Isaiah 43...
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Episode 164
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LD10: No Such Thing as Luck
Is luck real?The Bible says no.In Lord’s Day 10 of the Heidelberg Catechism, we explore the powerful doctrine of God’s providence—the truth that nothing in this universe happens by chance. From rain and d...
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Week 163: Did We Expect the Wrong Messiah?
If the Messiah reigns forever… why did Jesus have to die? In John 12:34–36, Jesus gives His final public invitation before going to the cross.The crowd is confused. They believe the Messiah will reign fore...
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Episode 163
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LD9: The Almighty is My Father
What does it mean to call the Creator of the universe "Abba"?In this episode, we dive into Lord’s Day 9 of the Heidelberg Catechism, exploring the staggering truth that the Almighty God who sustains every atom is the same God who ...
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Week 162: The Voice From Heaven
In John 12:27–33, Jesus stands at the cross — His soul troubled, yet His obedience unwavering. As the crowds misunderstand His mission, heaven itself thunders in affirmation: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.”In this epi...
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Episode 162
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LD8: The Trinity Changes Everything
Lord’s Day 8 may be short, but it opens the door to the very heart of the Christian faith. In this episode of Heidelberg Catechism in a Year, Clayton walks through how the Apostles’ Creed reveals the one true God as Father,...
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Week 161: No Sacrifice, No Victory
In this episode of The Isaiah 43 Podcast, we continue our journey through John 12 and confront a truth that stands at the very heart of the gospel: No Sacrifice, No Victory.As Jesus enters Jerusalem during His final week before th...
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Episode 161
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LD7: Do You Have True Faith?
What does it really mean to have true faith — and how do you know if you have it?In this episode, we walk through Lord’s Day 7 of the Heidelberg Catechism to answer one of the most important questions a Christian can ask. <...
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Week 160: The Hour Has Come
As Jesus enters Jerusalem, the crowds shout “Hosanna!” and celebrate the arrival of their long-awaited King. But did they truly understand who He was — or why He came?In this episode, we walk through John 12:12-23 and explore the triumph...
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Episode 160
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LD6: Make Us Right with God
In Lord’s Day 6 of the Heidelberg Catechism, we come face to face with one of the most important questions in the Christian faith: Who can truly save sinners?Scripture teaches that our deliverer must be fully human to represent us and f...
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Week 159: Why Palm Sunday Matters
As we continue our journey through the Gospel of John, we are approaching one of the most familiar and powerful moments in the life of Christ — the Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. But before we step into that moment, we pause to ask an importan...
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Episode 159
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20:53
LD5: How Can We Escape?
As we enter the Deliverance section of the Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 5 confronts us with a terrifying and necessary question: How can we escape the justice we deserve?God’s holiness demands payment. His justice cannot be ...
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25:03
Week 158: Would the Cross Still Be Enough?
In this episode, we walk through John 12:9–11 and watch how Lazarus becomes a living threat simply by breathing. The crowd wants a spectacle. The priests want control. But God is calling His sheep out of deat...
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Episode 158
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Hard Truths: Episode 12: Take Up Your Cross
In the final episode of Hard Truths, we come to the hardest word Jesus ever spoke to a crowd: “Take up your cross and follow me.”This is not a call to self-improvement, but to self-denial. Not an invitation to add Jesus...
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LD4: Supreme Penalty, Supreme Majesty
In Lord’s Day 4 of the Heidelberg Catechism, we face one of the hardest questions in all of Christendom: Is God unjust to demand what we cannot do?This episode walks us straight into the courtroom of heaven, where God’s justice ...
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Week 157: At the Table
Lazarus was dead. Four days in the grave. No hope left. And now John tells us something almost too good to be true — he’s at the table with Jesus.In this episode, we journey into John 12 and take a moment to truly gr...
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Episode 157
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29:48
LD3: Unless We Are Born Again
In Lord’s Day 3 of the Heidelberg Catechism in a Year, we confront one of the most pressing questions of our age: Did God make us this way?Walking back to Eden, we see that humanity was created good, upright, and for God’...
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Week 156: Everything Unfolds as He Ordains
Nothing is out of control. Not then. Not now. In this episode of The Isaiah 43 Podcast, we finish John chapter 11 by slowing down over verses we’re often tempted to rush past. As Jesus withdraws before the Passover, J...
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Episode 156
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27:05
LD2: Know Your Misery
Why is it necessary to talk about "misery" before we talk about "mercy"? In this episode, we dive into Lord's Day 2 of the Heidelberg Catechism. We explore how God’s Law acts as a light in a dark room—not to create the m...
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