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
151 episodes
How to Live a Christ-Centered Life | Mark Crocco
Mark Crocco, Director of The Rephidim Project, shares what it means to live a Christ-centered life.
Takeaways From the 143rd BFC Conference | Randy Grossman
Randy Grossman, longtime BFC pastor and moderator of BFC conference, joins the show to recap the noteworthy items of the 143rd BFC Conference.Making Room on the Millennium
Happy Belated Earth Day! | Cliff Boone and Paul Younger
In this special “Earth Day” episode, Cliff Boone and Paul Younger, both Christians serious about caring for creation, discuss how believers are called to be good stewards of all God’s given us—including the world we inhabit.Further liste...
Culture Roundup: Trump Commits Sacrilege, OnlyFans Owner Dies at 43, and the Chicago Bulls Punish Christian Speech
Pastor Chris and Pastor Jason respond to some of the biggest headlines on this edition of “Culture Roundup.”
A Theology of Gender: Roles in Society
Pastor Chris and Pastor Jason conclude our ”Theology of Gender” series by discussing God’s design for men and women in society.While Scripture does not address this topic directly, guiding principles—such as the gender roles established ...
Sermon Rewind: Law and Gospel (Cliff Boone)
The modern church is confused by relationship between God’s law and his gospel. Many Christians view them as opposites, with the former rendered obsolete by the latter.But a right understanding of how they harmonize paints a clearer pict...
What’s So Good About Good Friday?
As we prepare our hearts for Good Friday, Pastor Jason explains what makes it so good: Christ’s obedience to the Father, Christ’s atonement for our sin, and Christ’s purchase of our salvation.
Just War Theory | Dan Waterman
As the Iran war continues, Christians should pause before reacting and consider: (1) what makes a war just, and (2) how to wage war justly once engaged. Dan Waterman helps us think through these questions.
In Memory of Tealson Herrlin
With the sudden passing of one of our members, Tealson Herrlin, Captivate & Conform is pausing the release of our episodes as we lament the loss of a son and brother.
A Theology of Gender: Roles in the Church
Gender roles in the church is the type of stuff that splits entire denominations. In a culture that prizes personal calling above all, it’s no surprise that boundaries are often crossed at the expense of biblical faithfulness.
Marriage Conference Panel Q&A | LIVE SHOW
A panel was posed questions on marriage, parenting, and singleness at the recent conference, Marriage: Faithfulness in a Fallen World. Here are their responses.Panelists included Dr. Jim Newheiser, Scott Allen, and Jason and Jenni...
Answering the Big Questions | Dr. Mark Farnham
Dr. Mark Farnham joins the show to tackle the big questions, including evolution, AI, and the problem of evil and suffering.For more information and answers to these topics, register for
A Theology of Gender: Precious in God’s Sight
Pastors Chris and Jason continue their discussion of complementarianism in the home, turning to women’s roles.They address cultural misconceptions about work and children and call husbands and wives to embrace God’s design for the househ...
A Theology of Gender: Roles in the Home
Pastor Chris and Pastor Jason continue unpacking a biblical theology of gender, focusing on complementarian roles in the home. They also answer questions submitted by the audience on singleness and infertility.
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...
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)....
A Theology of Gender: Examining 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...
Welcome, Pastor Cam!
Get to know Cameron Webb, the new Assistant Pastor over Student Ministry.
See You in 2026!
We’re taking a break until 2026! Have a merry Christmas and see you next year 🎆
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,...
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 ...
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
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...
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, ...