Cage Stage

In this episode, Brian and Becky discuss classical education. They dive into why Becky left public education to jump onboard with a private school. Specifically, they work through the deficiencies of public education and the merits of the classical model. Along the way, they mention Charlotte Mason, Shakespeare, and classical music.If you have questions or would like to reach out t

In this episode, Brian and Becky discuss three phases of western philosophy: pre-modernism, modernism, and post-modernism. Painting in very broad brush strokes, they outline some of the basic philosophical trends that the western world has gone through. If you have questions or would like to reach out to recommend a topic, please email the duo at [email protected].

In this episode, Brian and Becky discuss the importance of confessions in the church. They talk about what they are, how they developed, and how they are still important for the church today. They also handle some of the common objections against them.If you have questions or would like to reach out to recommend a topic, please email the duo at [email protected].

In this episode, Brian and Becky talk about the definition of "high church," and the differences between high church and low church liturgies. They discuss some of the reasons behind high church practices as well as the reasons behind the modern movement towards "informality." They also mention architecture, symbolism, and stain glass windows.If you would like to reach out with que

In this episode, Becky and Brian discuss the topic of typology. Their conversation ranges from language theory and allegorical interpretation to Thomas Aquinas and King David. Buckle up for another exciting and hopefully informative episode!If you would like to reach out with questions or if you have a topic that you would like addressed, please email the duo at cagestagepodcast@gm

In this episode, Brian and Becky talk about what doctrines people should begin learning when they first approach Reformed theology. They focus on three important ones: The Church, God's sovereignty, and covenant theology. At the end of the episode, they also discuss a number of different resources that will help get newbies started on their Reformed theological journey. Buckle up f

The duo is back with another episode about the end times or eschatology. They revisit the big three eschatological positions, namely, premillennialism, postmillennialism, and amillennialism. And they spend particular time on the rise of postmillennialism in America. Buckle up for another fun episode!If you have questions or ideas for future topics, please email the duo at cagestage

In this episode, Becky and Brian discuss the topic of truth. They talk about it in the broad, philosophical context mentioning pragmatism (again), experientialism, and other modern methods for obtaining truth. They also discuss truth in context of the church where relativism and modernism have infiltrated. If you have questions or ideas for future topics, please email the duo at ca

In this episode, Brian and Becky talk about discipline. They get into the issue of the general absence of discipline in western society and in the church. Along the way, they mention St. Augustine, Jean Jacques Rousseau, and reality TV. In the interest of accurate citation, Brian misquotes Rousseau's book "Confessions" when he talks about the incident of fruit theft. Rousseau did n

In this episode, Becky and Brian vent about several of their peeves including logical fallacies. The conversation ranges from health and nutrition to the family and marriage. Buckle up for another episode of Cage Stage.If you would like to reach out with questions or if you have a topic that you would like addressed, please email the duo at [email protected].