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by Leonardo De Chirico, Reid Karr, Clay Kannard
The Reformanda Initiative Podcast. Listen as we analyze and discuss Roman Catholic theology and practice from an Evangelical perspective. | X: @ReformandaRome | Facebook: @ReformandaInitiative | Online: www.reformandainitiative.org |
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- 1 weeks ago47 min
106. Is the Light of the Church Really the Light of Christ?
In this episode, we discuss Leonardo De Chirico’s latest Vatican File, reviewing Thomas Joseph White’s The Light of Christ: An Introduction to Catholicism. We explore two foundational principles of Roman Catholic theology—the relationship between nature and grace, and the connection between Christ and the Church—and why these reveal significant differences between Roman Catholicism and the Evangelical faith. https://vaticanfiles.org/en/2026/11/vf262/ Don't forget to watch the new 6-...
- 3 weeks ago43 min
105. Ancient Landmarks: An Evangelical Guide to Church History
How should evangelicals understand and engage the rich theological heritage of the early and medieval church? In this episode, we discuss Leonardo De Chirico’s new book, Ancient Landmarks: An Evangelical Guide to Patristic and Medieval Thought (IVP Academic/Apollos, 2026). Spanning the second through the fourteenth centuries, the book introduces key figures, theological debates, and developments that continue to shape Christianity today. We are also joined by Joshua Kannard, who translated th...
- Sep 18, 202645 min
104. The Allure of the Roman Catholic Charismatic Movement
In this episode we discuss Leonardo's most recent Vatican File in which he provides insight into the Roman Catholic charismatic movement. Interacting with Filippo D’Alessandro's book : Il sogno di Dio: L’unità dei cristiani nella potenza dello Spirito (God's Dream: Christian Unity in the Power of the Holy Spirit), Leonardo helps evangelicals understand the pitfalls of this aspect of the Roman Catholic ecumenical agenda. It is yet another case of same words, different worlds. Join us as we tal...
- Aug 5, 202632 min
103. Excommunicated!
In this episode we discuss Leonardo’s latest Vatican File which addresses the July 2nd excommunication of members of the Society of St. Pius X. The excommunication puts on display the Roman and Catholic natures of the Church and also the Christ-Church Interconnection. We close by discussing why this is important from an evangelical perspective. Episode notes: https://vaticanfiles.org/en/2026/08/vf-259/ Support the show
- Jul 22, 20261h 4m
102. Karl Rahner and Anonymous Christians with Camden Bucey
In this episode we are joined by the Executive Director of Reformed Forum Camden Bucey. Camden is also the host of the podcast Christ the Center. He is an expert on the 20th century Roman Catholic theologian Karl Rahner, who is one of the most important architects of Vatican II and its theology. In 2019 Bucey wrote “Karl Rahner” as a contribution to the series Great Thinkers. Modern-day Roman Catholicism is in many ways a reflection of Rahner and his theology. Rahner is most well known...
- Jun 30, 20261h 3m
101. On the Bondage of the Will: The Heart of Reformation Theology
In this episode we are joined by Reformanda Initiative Fellow Robbie Bellis to discuss his contribution to the 2026 Rome Scholars and Leaders Network (RSLN). HIs paper titled, “The Essential Issue: Luther’s Bondage of the Will and Roman Catholic Soteriology” explores the 16th-century debate between Erasmus and Luther that focused on the human will and its natural capacities. Erasmus argued for the freedom of the will, while Luther argued for the bondage of the will. At the heart of this debat...
- Jun 4, 202652 min
100. Magnifica Humanitas
In this episode, we discuss Pope Leo XIV’s first papal encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," which deals with the issue of artificial intelligence. The focus of our discussion is the theological framework that undergirds this encyclical, which is often overlooked by evangelicals. Encyclical/Magnifica Humanitas: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html#_ftnref19 Lausanne/Governing AI in God’s House: https://lausanne.org/global-analysis/g...
- May 28, 202658 min
99. The Sensus Fidei - The Roman Catholic Attempt at the Priesthood of All Believers?
In this episode we discuss the Roman Catholic teaching of the Sensus Fidei (sense of faith). Post Vatican II, how does the Catholic Church reach consensus on doctrinal matters? Who is involved in the process? Why is it potentially attractive to evangelicals, and how can the evangelical church correctly respond to it? Join us as we respond to these questions and more. https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/cti_documents/rc_cti_20140610_sensus-fidei_en.html Support the show
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