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In this episode, we respond to a recent video by Cameron Rieker (watch it here) in which he argues that Roman Catholics can "win" the Sola Scriptura debate by demonstrating Catholic doctrine from Scripture via "good and necessary consequence." Cameron claims that if Protestants reject these arguments, it proves Scripture's insufficiency.

We take a closer look at what “good and necessary consequence” actually means and how it's been historically understood. We examine what the Westminster Confession of Faith really teaches on this subject, and whether Cameron accurately represents the Protestant position.

Ultimately, we find that Cameron’s critique fails to grasp the doctrine he's attempting to refute—and that far from winning the debate, he misunderstands its terms entirely.

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In this episode, Rev. Jonathan Brooks and cohost Rev. Alex Lott respond to a provocative claim from Joe Heschmeyer of The Shameless Popery Podcast. Heschmeyer argues that the Protestant doctrine of Scripture is self-defeating because it supposedly leads to doctrinal unity — yet Protestants remain divided on what is “essential.” His argument runs as follows:

If the Protestant view of Scripture is correct, there will be unity on essential doctrines.

Protestants do not have unity on essential doctrines.
Conclusion: Therefore, the Protestant view of Scripture is false.

We take issue with both premises.

Not only do we challenge the assumption that sola scriptura necessitates perfect doctrinal agreement, but we also question whether Protestants truly lack unity on what is essential in the first place. We explore how Protestant theology has historically addressed the nature of doctrinal essentials and show why disagreement on secondary issues does not invalidate the authority of Scripture.

We also examine a Protestant response to the five versions of Heschmeyer’s central question:

What must Christians agree upon?

What must I believe to be a Christian?

What must I believe to be saved?

Which incorrect views are heretical, and which are tolerable?

Which incorrect views are damnable, and which are not?

This episode digs into the heart of how Protestants think about Scripture, doctrine, and unity — offering a robust biblical and theological defense of the Protestant tradition.

Tune in for a thoughtful and spirited conversation that pushes past caricatures and toward greater clarity on what Protestants really believe.

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In this episode, we take a close look at a popular Catholic critique of Protestantism, put forward by Catholic apologist Joe Heschmeyer. Heschmeyer argues:

1️⃣ If the Protestant view of Scripture is correct, there should be unity on essential doctrines.
2️⃣ There is not unity among Protestants on essential doctrines.
🔚 Therefore, the Protestant view of Scripture is incorrect.

He also claims that Protestantism ultimately rejects the authority and necessity of the Church, and that the very question, "Which doctrines are essential?" is the unraveling thread of the entire Protestant tradition.

But is this a fair and accurate representation of Protestant theology? Does disagreement among believers disprove the sufficiency of Scripture? And is the Catholic model immune to doctrinal division?

Join us as we explore these questions from a Protestant perspective—examining the assumptions behind Heschmeyer’s logic, the historical and biblical case for Sola Scriptura, and whether visible doctrinal unity is the right measuring stick for theological truth.

Whether you're Protestant, Catholic, or just curious, this episode offers a thoughtful and respectful dialogue around the foundations of authority, doctrine, and unity in the Church.

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