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Real Talk is a podcast presented by Reformed Perspective focused on having meaningful and honest conversations with subject experts about the various challenges and issues facing the Reformed church community. Hosted by Lucas Holtvluwer and Tyler Vanderwoude, Real Talk aims to inform your discussions and inspire you to have challenging but important conversations with fellow Christians in the spir... more

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Carling North
Co-founder of Agape Recovery with extensive experience in mental health and addictions.
Agape Recovery
Episode: Ep. 136 - Addiction, Recovery & True Healing - Jake DeJong & Carling North
Douglas Bond
Historian, teacher, and prolific author of over 35 books focused on historical fiction from the Reformation.
Episode: Ep. 135 - How the Reformation Changed Everything! - Douglas Bond
Jesse Newton
Educator and Co-founder of Oakhill Classical Christian School
Oakhill Classical Christian School
Episode: Ep. 134 - What is Classical Christian Education? - Jesse Newton & Doug Sikkema
Doug Sikkema
Educator and board chair at Oakhill Classical Christian School
Oakhill Classical Christian School
Episode: Ep. 134 - What is Classical Christian Education? - Jesse Newton & Doug Sikkema
Dr. Cornelis Van Dam
Author and theologian, discussing eldership in the church
Episode: Ep. 133 - Do Home Visits Actually Work? - Dr. Cornelis Van Dam
Andrea Kampen
A biblical counselor from Insight Biblical Counseling
Insight Biblical Counseling
Episode: Ep. 132 - Gender Roles: Who Does the Dishes? - Andrea Kampen
Dr. Jannes Smith
Professor of Old Testament Studies at Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary
Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary
Episode: Ep. 131 - Answering the Old Testament's Hardest Questions - Dr. Jannes Smith
Krystal VanderBrocken
Mother of Veya, advocate for children with disabilities
Episode: Ep. 130 - Veya's Story: Fighting for Care in a Biased & Broken Medical System
Peter Holtvlöwer
Pastor and author with over ten years of study on the Psalms.
Episode: Ep. 129 - Ditching The Psalms Dismantles Doctrine - Peter Holtvlüwer

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Lucas Holtvluwer
Host and co-host with a focus on meaningful dialogue about faith and community issues.
Tyler Vanderwoude
Host and co-host who engages with complex topics surrounding faith and the church.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 261 ratings
  • Life Applicable

    Your topics are varied, interesting and are a great starting point for discussions and learning. I always find good takeaways to use in my own life and to help others. Thanks !!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sandragracie8
    Canada3 months ago
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    Great show! Thanks for all your work putting it together! Keep it up. I really enjoy that you are more than willing to have guests that disagree with you and can have that hard but much needed conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LoDawg053
    Canada4 years ago

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Ep. 136 - Addiction, Recovery & True Healing - Jake DeJong & Carling North
Q: How will Agape Recovery support individuals struggling with addiction?
Through outpatient programs, community support, counseling, and eventually inpatient services for intensive care.
Ep. 136 - Addiction, Recovery & True Healing - Jake DeJong & Carling North
Q: What distinguishes Agape Recovery from other programs?
Agape Recovery aims to provide holistic care focused on both the individual and their family, integrating faith into the recovery process.
Ep. 136 - Addiction, Recovery & True Healing - Jake DeJong & Carling North
Q: What is Agape Recovery?
A new organization focused on addressing addictions and mental health needs, starting with alcohol and drugs.
Ep. 135 - How the Reformation Changed Everything! - Douglas Bond
Q: What does it mean for the church to always be reforming?
Douglas explains that always reforming does not mean chasing novelty but focusing on returning to foundational biblical truths.
Ep. 135 - How the Reformation Changed Everything! - Douglas Bond
Q: How did your interest become church history and telling the stories of those characters?
Douglas talks about his fascination with history from a young age and how it led him to write historical fiction about Reformation figures.

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