The Reformed Experience Podcast

Covenant theology provides the biblical framework for understanding God's relationship with His people from creation to Christ. It explains how God's eternal purposes unfold through the covenant of works with Adam and the covenant of grace in Jesus Christ.
In this episode, Dr. Rowland Ward joins us to explore his extensively researched work "God and Adam: Reformed Theology and the Creation Covenant." We examine the biblical foundations of covenant theology, its development in Reformed history, and how understanding these truths impacts everyday Christian living and pastoral ministry.
 
Episode Highlights:
0:18 Introduction and Welcome 
1:32 Dr. Ward's Journey to Writing "God and Adam" 
9:24 What is Covenant Theology? 
10:45 The Covenant of Redemption 
13:17 The Covenant of Works Explained 
18:27 Christ as the Second Adam 
21:17 Covenant Theology Points Us to Christ 
23:59 Pastoral Applications - When Troubles Come 
26:39 Christ on the Throne - Our Hope 
28:47 Current State of Covenant Theology
 
About Dr. Rowland Ward:
Dr. Rowland S. Ward has served the Reformed community for decades as pastor, scholar, and author in Melbourne, Australia. His research on covenant theology has been utilized in Reformed theological education for nearly two decades.
 
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The Reformed Experience launches with a foundational conversation about why faithful, confessionally Reformed resources are desperately needed in the Australian church landscape. In this inaugural episode, we sit with Brett Lee-Price, Managing Director of Tulip Publishing, to explore the vision behind this unique ministry and the urgent need for theological reformation in Australian Christianity.
Brett's journey from recognizing a void in Australian Reformed publishing to establishing Tulip Publishing reveals both the challenges and opportunities facing Reformed Christians in the Southern Hemisphere. Through careful historical analysis, we discover why Australia's colonial origins during the 19th century theological decline meant that robust Reformed confessional foundations were never properly established in Australian soil.
This conversation illuminates how Tulip Publishing serves not merely as a publisher, but as a ministry dedicated to equipping Australian believers with the rich theological heritage of Reformed orthodoxy—from reprinting essential works to developing resources that address contemporary challenges through biblical wisdom.
 
Episode Highlights:
0:26 Introduction to The Reformed Experience 
1:31 Tulip Publishing's Origins and Mission 
6:08 Why Reformed Theology Struggles in Australia 
7:47 Australia's Colonial Theological History 
12:29 The Need for Future Reform 
13:23 Current Challenges Facing Australian Churches 
17:21 Confessions as the "Normed Norm" 
19:01 Tulip’s Published Resources
22:05 Canon and Creed Conference 
24:23 Reformed Catholicity Across Denominations
 
About Brett Lee-Price:
Brett Lee-Price serves as Managing Director of Tulip Publishing, a ministry dedicated to providing Reformed, confessional resources for the Australian church. His deep conviction that sound theology serves the edification of Christ's church has driven Tulip’s mission to bridge the gap between Australia's Reformed communities and their theological heritage. Brett's commitment to Reformed catholicity reflects his understanding that denominational distinctives need not divide those who share foundational theological commitments within the Reformed tradition.
 
Resources Mentioned:
Tulip Publishing Australia: https://tulippublishing.com.au/
 
Visit our website:
https://thereformedexperience.podbean.com/
 
Connect with us: 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TulipPublishing 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TulipPublishing 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tulip_publishing 
X.com: https://x.com/TulipPublishing 
 
The Reformed Experience explores how Reformed confessional theology meets everyday life, serving the Church with rich doctrine, thoughtful conversations, and faithful voices from across the Reformed tradition.
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