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
166 episodes
Lessons Learned After 4 Years in Matthew | Jason Hoy
Our church has been faithfully trekking through the Book of Matthew for nearly four years. Our journey concludes this Sunday.In anticipation of his final sermon, Pastor Jason shares what he’s learned while studying and preaching through ...
Culture Roundup: The Death of Dolly Parton and the Tragic Case of Lindsay Clancy
Pastor Chris and Pastor Jules sift through some the biggest headlines. They discuss the passing of a cultural icon and how Christlike sympathy does not nullify the need for justice.
The Eternal and Incarnate Son of God | Chris Von Holt
The church has raised Christians who can rattle off facts about Jesus. But it has often failed to help believers see how the Bible’s grand story of redemption—from Genesis to Revelation—points to Him.That’s the premise of Pastor Chris’ a...
Work/Life Balance | Rick Whitmire
On this Labor Day special episode, guest Rick Whitmire shares how Christians can strike a healthy work/life balance, starting with how we rest.Discipleship Institute offers 11-week cours...
Your Spotify Playlist Matters | Luke Walters
On this episode we turn to what we listen to in private—in the car, on your morning jog, around the house.Pastor Chris then quizzes Luke and Loren on how well they can differentiate between secular love songs and CCM (Christian Contempor...
The Sunday Setlist Matters | Luke Walters
Song choice, both in corporate and private settings, matters.Luke Walters, Director of Worship Arts, joins the show to discuss the purpose of worship in song, his selection process for every Sunday setlist, and why Brandon Lake’s seeker-...
Serving Without Stumbling | Scott Allen
Christians are fundamentally servants. We are called to serve just as Jesus Christ came into the world not to be served, but to serve. Yet, in this fallen world, serving comes with many challenges like burnout or bitterness.Scott Allen, ...
7 Keys to Preserving and Strengthening Your Marriage | Dr. Jim Newheiser
This recording is a session from Marriage: Faithfulness in a Fallen World. Dr. Jim Newheiser walks through seven principles of a godly marriage.A...
Sermon Rewind: Can That Faith Save Him? (Jason Hoy)
“We are saved by faith alone, but the faith that saves is never alone.” - Martin LutherLuther struggled with the book of James at first, for he felt it taught a works-based gospel. But as Pastor Jason clarified during his first sermon pr...
The Value of Bodily Training | Josh & Victoria Parris
While bodily training is only of “some value” (1 Tim. 4:8), Christians should not overlook it altogether. Josh and Victoria Parris, both former D1 athletes and current professional fitness coaches, help Christians navigate the vices of gym cult...
Ecclesiastes: Wisdom in a Broken World | Jules Hull
The world encourages us to withhold no pleasure from our hearts. King Solomon, the wisest and wealthiest man up to that point in human history, did just this—and found it wanting.After conducting an in-depth study of Ecclesiastes, Pastor...
Not One Saved Sinner Lost: Perseverance of the Saints
Maybe you’ve heard the common refrains “once saved, always saved” or “eternal security.” Although technically true, these pithy sayings can muddy the theological waters regarding one’s salvation.The doctrine of “Perseverance of the Saint...
🇺🇸 AMERICA250: A Christian Heritage | Dan Waterman (VIDEO EPISODE)
From the rigorous theological wrestling around separating from the crown to the “Indispensable Man” of George Washington who declared that the highest glory of a Patriot is the “character of Christian,” the soil that the American Experiment spr...
“Best Of” Past 150 Episodes
In honor of Captivate and Conform’s 150th episode, we reflect on some of our favorite episodes.Degrees of Sin (Part 2), Novembe...
“Bright Hope” for Tomorrow | Jen Davies & Dave Block
Bright Hope is a pregnancy support center in the Lehigh Valley that Cedar Crest partners with.Jen Davies (Interim CEO) and Dave Block (Communications and Development Manager) share the...
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.