Why the Puritans Still Matter

Why the Puritans Still Matter

Author: Dr. Joe Boot September 16, 2026 Duration: 0:00
Nate Wright is joined by Ezra Institute Fellow Jacob Tanner to explore what Christians today can learn from figures such as John Owen, John Bunyan, William Perkins, Richard Sibbes, Jeremiah Burroughs and Samuel Rutherford.

Dr. Joe Boot hosts the Ezra Institute Podcast for Cultural Reformation, a series of conversations that go far beyond typical religious commentary. Here, the pressing issues of our day-from politics and art to technology and social trends-are examined not as isolated phenomena, but through the transformative lens of Christian thought. The central idea is that the gospel speaks directly to every sphere of human life and activity, offering not just personal solace but a framework for rebuilding. In each episode, Dr. Boot and his guests delve into what it genuinely means to live out a biblical worldview in a complex, often skeptical modern world. You’ll hear thoughtful analysis on how historic Christian truth confronts and reshapes contemporary culture, challenging listeners to move from abstract belief to practical engagement. This isn’t about retreating from society but about thoughtfully participating in it with conviction and clarity. Tune in for a podcast that treats culture with serious theological consideration, arguing that real reformation begins with how we think and what we choose to champion in our communities.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Ezra Institute Podcast for Cultural Reformation
Podcast Episodes
Think Christianly About Life: Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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In this episode, Dr. Michael Thiessen and Dr. Joe Boot continue their discussion on the sanctity of human life by tracing the modern culture of death from the sexual revolution to today’s expanding embrace of abortion an…
Think Christianly About Life: Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Pastor Nate Wright and Dr. Joe Boot continue the Think Christianly series by addressing the sanctity of human life from womb to tomb.
What Bill C-9 Means for Christians [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Pastor Nate Wright and Dr. Joe Boot revisit Canada’s Bill C-9, now moving toward becoming law, and explain why its implications extend far beyond Canada.
Think Christianly About Identity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Michael Thiessen and Dr. Joe Boot discuss identity from a biblical worldview.
Think Christianly About Critical Theory [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Pastor Nate Wright and Dr. Joe Boot continue their discussion on Marxism by tracing how traditional Marxist theory shifted from economics to culture, giving rise t…
Think Christianly About Marxism [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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In this episode of The Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Joe Boot and Dr. Michael Thiessen think Christianly about Marxism as a religious worldview offering a counterfeit vision of salvation, history, and liberation.
Think Christianly About History: Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Pastor Nate Wright, Dr. Joe Boot, and Dr. Michael Thiessen continue their discussion on thinking Christianly about history.
When the Culture War Turns Violent [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Pastor Nate Wright and Dr. Michael Thiessen respond to the latest assassination attempt on President Donald Trump and examine how Christians should think about political violence, revolutionary rhetoric, and justice.