Best Chad Werkhoven Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 223: Fight Like A Gardener — Jason Ruis 21:49

5h ago21:49

21:49

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation…

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Psalm 131 - Calm, Quiet Contentment 6:29

3d ago6:29

6:29

The world will always be stressful, but you don't need to be stressed!By Chad Werkhoven

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Romans 11:33-36 - The Riches Are In the Depths 6:41

4d ago6:41

6:41

You've been unconditionally elected by a sovereign God whose grace is stronger than you are.By Chad Werkhoven

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Jeremiah 18:1-10 - God's Sovereignty / Our Responsibility 7:47

5d ago7:47

7:47

God has foreordained all that comes to pass, yet you're fully responsible for your choices.By Chad Werkhoven

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Isaiah 45:9-13 - Questions That Kill 8:05

6d ago8:05

8:05

Questioning God isn’t wrong, but asking them the wrong way might kill you.By Chad Werkhoven

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Matthew 20:1-16 - Payday Parable 8:03

7d ago8:03

8:03

You don't want God to treat you fairly.By Chad Werkhoven

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Episode 222: Connecting Rural Churches to the Broader CRCNA — David Dick (Part 2) 32:17

7d ago32:17

32:17

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation…

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Psalm 22:1-11 - The Path of Suffering Leads to Glory 7:02

10d ago7:02

7:02

Find the key to experiencing peace in the midst of suffering.By Chad Werkhoven

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Isaiah 59:20-21 - A Bond in Blood 6:26

11d ago6:26

6:26

You are in an unbreakable covenant relationship with God.By Chad Werkhoven

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2 Samuel 12:20-23 - Serious Comfort for Searing Pain 7:25

12d ago7:25

7:25

Nothing hurts like the death of a child; nothing heals like God's promises.By Chad Werkhoven

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Acts 2:36-41 - For You & Your Children 7:22

13d ago7:22

7:22

You (and your children) are saved the same way God's people always have been.By Chad Werkhoven

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Genesis 17:1-8 - Constructed Theology 7:48

14d ago7:48

7:48

We can be absolutely certain regarding the salvation of covenant children.By Chad Werkhoven

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Episode 221: Tender and Tough — The True Meaning of Shepherding God's Flock — David Dick (Part 1) 31:42

14d ago31:42

31:42

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation…

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Psalm 42 - When (Not If) 8:19

17d ago8:19

8:19

Feeling downcast is a sign of faith - not the lack of it!By Chad Werkhoven

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Isaiah 50:10-11 - Spiritual Night Vision Goggles 6:30

18d ago6:30

6:30

You can fully trust God to guide your steps through this dark world.By Chad Werkhoven

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Matthew 12:15-21 - Our Gentle Savior 6:38

19d ago6:38

6:38

Jesus gently and tenderly brings justice through to victory.By Chad Werkhoven

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Mark 9:14-25 - Faithless Faith 8:31

20d ago8:31

8:31

You [sorta] believe... Ask Jesus to overcome your faithless faith.By Chad Werkhoven

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Matthew 14:22-33 - Incredulous Faith 8:50

21d ago8:50

8:50

If you often feel like you're sinking in doubt and fear, today's passage is for you!By Chad Werkhoven

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Episode 220: Renewing Confessional Commitment in the CRCNA — Our Three Forms Conference Speakers 41:15

21d ago41:15

41:15

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation…

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Psalm 9 - Passive Justice 9:21

24d ago9:21

9:21

Don't get too worked up about your enemies; ultimately they'll trip themselves.By Chad Werkhoven

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Matthew 13:24-43 - The Enemy Within 8:02

25d ago8:02

8:02

Parables are shocking stories that have spiritual meanings.By Chad Werkhoven

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2 Corinthians 4:1-6 - Bait & Switch Evangelism 6:38

26d ago6:38

6:38

Your call is clear & simple: plainly set forth the truth.By Chad Werkhoven

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Proverbs 1:20-33 - Wisdom's Mockery 7:45

27d ago7:45

7:45

God's patience has a limit.By Chad Werkhoven

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Matthew 11:25-26 - Hidden in Plain Sight 7:16

28d ago7:16

7:16

What does Jesus mean when He thanks God for hiding the truth from some?By Chad Werkhoven

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Episode 219: The Importance of our Confessions — Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn 1:05:17

28d ago1:05:17

1:05:17

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation…

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Psalm 96 - Soli Deo Gloria 8:15

1M ago8:15

8:15

Learn how & why you can worship God at all times.By Chad Werkhoven

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Deuteronomy 29:29 - The Secret Things 6:16

1M ago6:16

6:16

Don't let frustration over God's secret things cause you to miss the truth He's given you.By Chad Werkhoven

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Isaiah 42:1-9 - The Sovereign & His Servant 7:52

1M ago7:52

7:52

The LORD's Servant judges the wicked and tenderly restores the broken.By Chad Werkhoven

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2 Peter 1:3-10 - Make Every Effort 8:15

1M ago8:15

8:15

Make every effort to confirm your calling by adding to the faith God gave you.By Chad Werkhoven

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Isaiah 57:14-21 - God's Second Residence 7:01

1M ago7:01

7:01

God says to you: Peace, peace, to those far and near... I will heal you.By Chad Werkhoven

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Episode 218: Lessons from Dort — Finding Unity in Divisive Times — Jason Ruis 35:17

1M ago35:17

35:17

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation…

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Psalm 65 - The Hearer of Prayers 7:50

1M ago7:50

7:50

God doesn't just hear your prayers, but He listens and answers.By Chad Werkhoven

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Matthew 5:1-12 - Stay Hungry 7:44

1M ago7:44

7:44

Your spiritual life can be measured by your appetite.By Chad Werkhoven

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2 Corinthians 7:8-11 - Godly Sorrow 8:02

1M ago8:02

8:02

Guilt is a gift from God - but don't wallow in it!By Chad Werkhoven

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Malachi 3:14-18 - Childlike Fear 8:19

1M ago8:19

8:19

Find out what separates true worshippers from posers.By Chad Werkhoven

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Hebrews 11:1-6 - Confident Assurance 7:23

1M ago7:23

7:23

You can know for sure if God has elected you.By Chad Werkhoven

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Episode 217: Repentance and Renewal in the CRC — Andrew Zomerman (Part 2) 33:21

1M ago33:21

33:21

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation…

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Psalm 110 - Victory in Jesus 5:52

1M ago5:52

5:52

God has promised you victory in Jesus, and He will not change His mind!By Chad Werkhoven

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Numbers 23:19-20 - Unchangeable Blessing 6:27

2M ago6:27

6:27

God is the one thing you can trust in this shifty world.By Chad Werkhoven

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Hebrews 13:1-8 - Keep On Loving 7:24

2M ago7:24

7:24

Your ability to love depends on your growing knowledge of Christ.By Chad Werkhoven

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Hebrews 6:13-20 - Unchanging Anchor 6:38

2M ago6:38

6:38

Anchor your hope in God's unchanging purpose!By Chad Werkhoven

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Malachi 3:6-7 - Keep It Simple 6:48

2M ago6:48

6:48

Benefit from deep theology by viewing it through God's simple truths.By Chad Werkhoven

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Episode 216: Rediscovering the Power of the Catechism — Andrew Zomerman (Part 1) 32:23

2M ago32:23

32:23

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation…

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Psalm 5 - The Morning Psalm 7:35

2M ago7:35

7:35

Does your daily prayer routine include asking God to curse?By Chad Werkhoven

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1 Peter 2:9-10 - You're The Best Thing God Has! 6:55

2M ago6:55

6:55

You're God's special possession, so declare His praises in all you do.By Chad Werkhoven

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Isaiah 53:6 - Herd Mentality 7:35

2M ago7:35

7:35

Following the herd never leads to the freedom you desire.By Chad Werkhoven

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Galatians 4:1-7 - From Slave to Son 6:58

2M ago6:58

6:58

You've been redeemed, and that changes everything.By Chad Werkhoven

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Luke 2:13-14 - Christmas in March 6:04

2M ago6:04

6:04

God's 'favor rests upon you.' What does that mean?By Chad Werkhoven

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Episode 215: Charting the Next Century of the CRNCA with Vision and Hope — Chad Werkhoven (Part 2) 36:36

2M ago36:36

36:36

Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation…