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
137 episodes
The Promises and Perils of Digital Technology | Dr. Mark Farnham
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 world that inundat...
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Season 1
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Episode 134
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46:11
Marriage: Faithfulness in a Fallen World | Dr. Jim Newheiser
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)....
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Season 1
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Episode 133
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Gender Roles According to Genesis
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 female, many churches sto...
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Season 1
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Episode 132
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46:34
Welcome, Pastor Cam!
Get to know Cameron Webb, the new Assistant Pastor over Student Ministry.
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Season 1
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Episode 131
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46:24
See You in 2026!
We’re taking a break until 2026! Have a merry Christmas and see you next year 🎆
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Season 1
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Episode 130
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4:05
A Health Update | Pastor Jules
For the past several months Pastor Jules has been suffering from somewhat of a mystery ailment (although the doctors’ original hypothesis was correct from the start) that left him practically immobile and in chronic pain.In this episode,...
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Season 1
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Episode 129
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42:29
Revisiting the First Thanksgiving | Dan Waterman
Whether the unforgiving Atlantic Ocean, New England’s winter, or rampant starvation and disease, the Pilgrims endured extreme trials and yet epitomized Paul’s command to “give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thess. 5:18).On this special ...
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Season 1
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Episode 128
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42:10
Christian Education: Faith and Formation | David Miller
It is becoming increasingly difficult for students and teachers alike to maintain exclusive Christian convictions within the pluralistic environment of the public school system.David Miller, Head of School at
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Season 1
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Episode 127
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Render to Caesar: The Role of the State
The state’s role in God’s world is to promote the good and punish evil. The Christian is to pray for and submit to their government, but also disobey if necessary.BFC P...
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Season 1
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Episode 126
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The Transcultural Nature of Christianity | Dr. Donald Fairbairn (w/ The Missions Podcast)
In this special episode, we partnered with The Missions Podcast to interview Dr. Donald Fairbairn on the transcultural nature of Christianity represented by The Nicene Creed.Dr. Fairbairn also takes time to share his personal testimony, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 125
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The Proverbs 31 Husband | Scott Allen
Scott Allen observes 10 takeaways from Proverbs 31, a passage famously applied to wives, on what makes a godly husband.
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Season 1
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Episode 124
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Dignity Beyond Accomplishment | Dr. Justin Hawkins
In his lecture at this year’s Equipping Believers Conference (Christian Ethics in a Post-Christian World), Dr. Justin Hawkins spoke on bioethics specifically applied to people with cognitive disabilities.In a stirring presentati...
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Season 1
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Episode 123
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52:35
Ask Dr. Fairbairn (VIDEO EPISODE)
Dr. Donald Fairbairn is a distinguished professor in Early Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. During GO Conference, he sat down with Outreach Pastor Nathan Trommler to answer questions from the audience on a variety of subject...
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Season 1
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Episode 122
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What’s Happening in Africa? | LIVE SHOW
During GO Conference we hosted a panel of current and former missionaries in Africa. Drawing from their collective experience and knowledge, they share about what God is doing on the continent.
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Season 1
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Episode 121
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51:35
Lessons Learned After 27 Years of Homeschooling | Beth Stobbe
Pastor Chris’ mother-in-law Beth Stobbe joins the show for a special occasion—she recently finished 27 years of homeschooling! Beth shares some lessons learned along the way.
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Season 1
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Episode 120
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51:02
A Cause to Be Hopeful? 2025 State of Theology in US
Pastor Chris and Pastor Jason break down Ligonier’s 2025 State of Theology, a survey of 3,000 US evangelicals on their theological beliefs.
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Season 1
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Episode 119
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Pastoral Reflections on the Assassination of Charlie Kirk
A full week later, Pastor Chris reflects on the public murder of Charlie Kirk and offers key takeaways Christians should have on the tragedy.
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Season 1
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Episode 118
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47:36
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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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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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