The Changing Christian Landscape with Kent & Rosaria Butterfield

In this deep-dive episode, Rosaria and Kent Butterfield share their insights on why the Reformed faith is becoming increasingly difficult to navigate in an age of "easily-believism" and political fads. Rosaria critiques the rise of "Third-Wayism" and the theological errors surrounding human sexuality, arguing that transgenderism is a form of transhumanism that denies the goodness of God's creation. They emphasize that true repentance involves more than just a change of mind; it requires a genuine sorrow for sin and a turning toward God's law.

The conversation also turns toward the health of the local church, warning against the "celebrity culture" and "rockstar bishops" that often plague online ministries and parachurch organizations. By looking at the importance of confessionalism and church polity, Kent and Rosaria explain how the dining room table—not the influencer platform—is the primary place for exhortation and hospitality. They offer a sobering but hopeful call for Christians to prioritize the local church as the true bride of Christ.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introductions
06:45 - Modern Trends & Fads
08:30 - Being Reformed in America
11:40 - Repentance & Confessing Sin
14:20 - Human Sexuality & Total Depravity
15:25 - The 6 Signs of Repentance
19:20 - The Danger of "Third-Way" Theology
21:30 - Transgenderism as Transhumanism
28:40 - Issues with Modern Christian Nationalism
38:35 - Why Church Polity Matters
42:00 - Parachurches vs. The Local Church
46:50 - The Influence of Money & Platforms
50:00 - Women’s Ordination Concerns
1:00:00 - Celebrity Culture in the Pulpit
1:07:40 - Exhortation at the Dining Table

Guest Information:
Dr. Rosaria Butterfield: A former tenured professor of English and women's studies at Syracuse University, converted to Christ in what she describes as a train wreck. She is an author and speaker married to Kent Butterfield.
Website: rosariabutterfield.com

Pastor Kent Butterfield: Pastor of First Reformed Presbyterian Church of Durham. He is a graduate of the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary and has a background in logistics and analysis with the FBI.
Website: https://www.firstrpcdurham.org/

Mentions:
Westminster Seminary, Crown and Covenant, PCUSA, Aristotle, Ephesians 5, Thomas Watson