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Real Talk is a podcast presented by Reformed Perspective focused on having meaningful and honest conversations with subject experts about the various challenges and issues facing the Reformed church community. Hosted by Lucas Holtvluwer and Tyler Vanderwoude, Real Talk aims to inform your discussions and inspire you to have challenging but important conversations with fellow Christians in the spirit of brotherly love.
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Ep. 150 - Are We Giving God Our Leftovers? - Rev. Hank Van der Woerd
What does true generosity actually look like? Have we reduced giving to percentages and leftovers, while missing the heart behind it all? In this episode, we’re joined by Rev. Henk Van der Woerd to…
Ep. 149 - The Kindness of God in Guilt & Conviction - Matt King
What do we do with guilt? Is conviction something to fear—or could it actually be one of the ways God lovingly draws us back to Himself? In part two of this conversation with Pastor Matt King, we…
Ep. 148 - Jesus Took On Shame So You Don't Have To - Matt King
Shame can be one of the most powerful forces shaping our lives and most of the time, we don’t even realize it. In this episode, we go back to Genesis 3 to see where shame begins, then unpack how it…
Ep. 147 - Lead with Intention or Lose the Mission - Peter Greer
Mission drift is real and whether we realize it or not, it can happen to even the best of organizations and people. In this episode, we’re joined by Peter Greer, author of the book Mission Drift, to…
Ep. 146 - Life Together: Cultivating a Ministry of Small Things - Dr. Reuben Bredenhof
We are all called to minister to others and the most meaningful ministry often happens quietly, in the small acts we often overlook. Joining us for this conversation is CRTS Professor and the author…
Ep. 145 - Redeeming Productivity: Are You Making the Most of Your Time? - Tim Challies
Everyone’s busy. Packed schedules, constant pressure, always something next. But the real question is—are you actually doing what matters? In this episode, we talk about what it means to redeem your…
Ep. 144 - Backsliding: How to Guard Against Complacency - Dr. Mark Jones
Backsliding: Are We Presuming on God’s Grace? Are we drifting in our faith without even realizing it? In this episode, Dr. Mark Jones joins us to tackle the quiet danger of backsliding—what it is,…
Ep. 143: The Sobering Conviction & Comfort of Hell - Dr. Will den Hollander
Can the reality of Hell actually be comforting and how should it inform the way we live and share the Gospel? In this part two in our series on eternity, Tyler and Dr. Will den Hollander discuss what…
Ep. 142 - How to Fight Fair & Forgive Well - Dr. Tim Lane
Is conflict always bad? And do Christians always have to forgive? In this episode of Real Talk, we take an honest look at conflict and forgiveness—two realities every Christian faces because every…
Ep. 141 - The Comfort Heaven Brings to Earth - Dr. William den Hollander
It is with both heavy and grateful hearts that we release this episode in loving memory of Rev. William den Hollander—a faithful pastor, preacher, and dear friend of Real Talk. Our guest for today,…
Ep. 140 - Godly Ambition: The Eagle Builders Story
What does it mean to have godly ambition and to work hard with what God has given you? Joining us to answer these questions is the Director of Eagle Builders, Craig Haan. Joined by his brother-in-law…
Ep. 139 - Make 2026 The Year You Actually Read! - Jon Dykstra
As Christians can we really say we don’t like to read?! Joining us for this conversation all about reading, how to actually do it and how to do it well is our friend and Reformed Perspective’s…
Ep. 138 - Lessons We Can Learn From Charlie Kirk
2025 was a big year for us. On top of building a new studio, we have worked hard to refine our purpose and identity to ensure that we are actually cultivating real talk that serves our community. In…
Ep. 137 - Why Tiny Hearts Need Big Theology! - Amy Gannett
Joining us for this fun episode is Amy Gannett, the founder of the ministry and podcast, Tiny Theologians! This is a podcast that is playing on repeat in Tyler’s home and he wanted to bring Amy on to…
Ep. 136 - Addiction, Recovery & True Healing - Jake DeJong & Carling North
BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR NEW STUDIO SETUP ON YOUTUBE! Joining us for this conversation on addiction is our friends from Agape Recovery, a new Christ-centered recovery program launching January 2026…
Ep. 135 - How the Reformation Changed Everything! - Douglas Bond
Last week we celebrated 508 years of the Reformation but how much thought did we actually give it? Joining us for a discussion on the history of the Reformation is prolific author and historian…
Ep. 134 - What is Classical Christian Education? - Jesse Newton & Doug Sikkema
You may have heard of Classical Education but do you know what it actually is? To answer this question, we are joined by Doug Sikkema and Jesse Newton, our new friends from Oakhill Christian Academy.…
Ep. 133 - Do Home Visits Actually Work? - Dr. Cornelis Van Dam
Dr. Van Dam is back for the third time to finish off our series on the offices of the Church! We discuss his book, The Elder and deal with some hot topics such as, should elders be elected for terms…
Ep. 132 - Gender Roles: Who Does the Dishes? - Andrea Kampen
We are talking headship, submission and all things gender roles today. Joining us for this conversation is biblical counsellor, Andrea Kampen. We discuss what the Bible actually says about…
Ep. 131 - Answering the Old Testament's Hardest Questions - Dr. Jannes Smith
Do you find yourself left with more questions than answers when you read the Old Testament? To help answer some of these tough Old Testament questions is CRTS Professor, Dr. Jannes Smith. Dr. Smith…
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