Captivate & Conform
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.
Episodes
120 episodes
The Nicene Creed: Why It Still Matters
This year marks the 1,700 anniversary of the Council of Nicaea (325 AD), the first ecumenical council of the Christian Church that produced what we call The Nicene Creed.This creed will act as the focal point of the upcoming Global Outre...
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Season 1
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Episode 117
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44:11
The Life and Legacy of Glenn Felty (VIDEO EPISODE)
Glenn Felty served as a pastor at Cedar Crest BFC for 15 years. Even in retirement, he stayed active in the church as a regular teacher and lay elder until the Lord called him home this past June.In this special episode, five of Glenn’s ...
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Season 1
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Episode 116
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49:00
Is God’s Grace Irresistible?
If anything can be learned from the history of mankind, it’s that our ardent resistance of God’s grace is relentless.So how do Calvinists still hold to the doctrine of Irresistible Grace? Pastor Chris unpacks the reasoning and nuance beh...
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Season 1
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Episode 115
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47:19
The Purpose and Power of Prayer | Rick Whitmire
Much is made of prayer in the Christian walk, and rightfully so. But with that being said, much is also made of prayer that is unhelpful or even downright unbiblical.With the help of guest and elder Rick Whitmire, we take a step back to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 114
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53:00
Sermon Rewind: The Ultimate Epitaph (Glenn Felty)
What would you like on your tombstone once you have left this world? Glenn Felty begins his sermon with this provocative question and asks us to consider a man named Enoch for the answer.Be on the lookout for a full tribute episode to th...
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Season 2
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Episode 113
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38:40
When a Child Dies, Do They Go to Heaven?
The death of a child is perhaps the hardest trial a person can ever face. This grief is often compounded with a question almost too difficult to ask: “Is my child in heaven?”As we’ll discuss, the three constants that should inform a Chri...
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Season 2
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Episode 112
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49:11
Lessons from the South Asian Church
🎉 WE’RE BACK! 🎉 To kick off a new season of Captivate and Conform, Pastor Jason and Nathan Trommler, Director of Outreach, recap their recent tour of South Asia with the ministry of S & K.
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Season 2
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Episode 111
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52:12
Remembering John MacArthur
Pastor Chris and Pastor Jason reflect on the direct and indirect influence of John MacArthur, whose life and ministry touched millions of souls.
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Season 1
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Episode 110
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34:07
Sermon Rewind: God Is Enough! (Cliff Boone)
This special sermon rewind episode comes to you from the archives. In 2012 former CCBFC senior pastor Cliff Boone preached through the Book of Job. Here is his introductory message.GOD IS ENOUGH! Sermon Series
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Season 1
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Episode 109
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50:18
See You in August!
📣 Captivate & Conform is taking a break during the month of July. Keep an eye out for some big projects in the works 👀 Catch ya in August 👋
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Season 1
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Episode 108
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6:50
From Country Roads to Frontline Missions | Nelson Randolph
Nelson Randolph recounts his unlikely story of how a country boy turned metropolitan businessman wound up on scores of missions trips to some of the most dangerous parts of the globe including Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Venezuela.Nelson c...
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Season 1
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Episode 107
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45:23
Parting Words | Adam Crain
After nearly 8 years, Adam Crain has stepped down as Shepherding Pastor at Cedar Crest BFC. He reflects on his time serving here and shares about his future.Adam is the founder and executive director of
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Season 1
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Episode 106
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51:24
Money Matters | Jay Reinhard & Benjamin Schleicher
In his famous teaching, Jesus using money as the alternative master to God was a deliberate choice. Money matters. It can grow into a vice for greed or a virtue for generosity.Our guests on this episode, Jay Reinhard and Benjamin Schleic...
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Season 1
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Episode 105
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54:47
For Whom Did Christ Die? (The Doctrine of Limited Atonement)
Who did Jesus die for? At first glance, the answer to this classic Sunday school question seems like it would come straight from John 3:16. However, the whole of Scripture gives an answer that is less broad, though far more enriching to one’s f...
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Season 1
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Episode 104
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54:30
5 Books Every Christian Should Read (VIDEO EPISODE)
In this first show-and-tell video format episode, the pastors share their five favorite Christian books, along with some honorable mentions. Put a few on your reading list this summer!
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Season 1
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Episode 103
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44:42
Karmic Christianity | E.D. Burns
You’ve likely heard the adage, “Do good things and good things will happen to you,” or karma.Although Christians reject karma, we can still fall prey to a karmic way of thinking and living. Dr. Burns shares that believers can be tempted ...
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Season 1
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Episode 102
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59:53
Pope Leo XIV, Ben & Jerry’s, and America’s Most Anticipated Trial
Pastor Jason and Pastor Chris tackle the news cycle, discussing top stories and how the church should respond to them.
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Season 1
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Episode 101
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50:20
2025 BFC Conference: 3 Things You Should Know
Pastor Chris and Pastor Jason share three significant updates from the recent 142nd BFC Annual Conference.Watch the full conference livestream here.
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Season 1
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Episode 100
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45:44
Is the Sexual Revolution Over? | Dr. Sam Andreades
Is all quieting down on the sexual revolution front?Dr. Sam Andreades, a former pastor and current scholar on gender, warns that the battle over gender and sexual identity is far from over. He also shares how the church can prepare herse...
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Season 1
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Episode 99
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54:35
The Forgotten Sin of Gluttony
Food, drink, and sex are often considered as the objects for sins of indulgence. Rightfully much ink has been spilled, many sermons preached and even podcasts recorded on the dangers of sins like drunkenness and sexual immorality. But recently ...
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Season 1
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Episode 98
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42:23
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
📣 IMPORTANT PODCAST ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 Release date change: Starting next week, April 28, Captivate & Conform will release episodes every Monday instead of Wednesday.Follow us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Learn more at cedar...
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Season 1
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Episode 97
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2:24
Gentle and Lowly: Reflecting on the Heart of Our Crucified Christ
Using the book Gentle and Lowly, we reflect on Christ's heart for sinners and what led him to the cross.
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Season 1
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Episode 96
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53:25
Common Trinitarian Errors and Heresies
With the Trinity being central to the Christian faith, one shouldn't be surprised by the litany of heresies that have been lobbed at it over the centuries and millenniums.On this episode, we explain and dismantle different errors and her...
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Season 1
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Episode 95
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58:37
The Christian and Creation | Cliff Boone
Mankind is commanded to subdue the earth and have dominion over it (Genesis 1:28). But the prevailing cultural attitude seems to be divided into two camps: a harmful aloofness of creation or a radical, no-holds-barred obsession with saving “Mot...
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Season 1
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Episode 94
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53:52