The Millennium is one of Christianity’s most debated yet often misunderstood topics. Drawing from Revelation 20, this episode surveys the three main views: premillennialism, postmillennialism, and amillennialism. Tommie and Doug examine the key debates surrounding biblical interpretation and Israel’s role, highlighting how each position seeks to remain faithful to Scripture. Ultimately, they narrow the focus to the essentials shared by all believers: Christ’s certain return, the final judgement, and eternal life with God. Here is Episode 66 of Imprint Out Loud.

Christians sin. Some are tempted to feel overwhelmed with guilt over sin, while others might be tempted to minimise the severity of sin in light of forgiving grace. In this episode, Tommie and Doug explore a biblical approach to dealing with sin. They distinguish between godly remorse that leads to repentance and worldly grief that produces despair. The discussion provides practical guidance on fighting sin through both spiritual disciplines and radical amputation of sinful patterns, while emphasising the balance between taking sin seriously and resting in God's grace. Here is Episode 65 of Imprint Out Loud.

Scripture calls believers to live out the Christian faith, rather than just acquiring knowledge of the Bible. Knowledge easily leads to pride and arrogance, which can ignore the expectation to actively live out one’s faith. In this episode of Office Talk, Tommie and Banele explore the false dichotomy between knowing and living truth and speak to those who struggle to put their knowledge into action. Here is Bonus Episode 8 of Imprint Out Loud.

The priesthood of all believers emphasises that all Christians have direct access to God through Christ, eliminating the need for a priestly mediator. This belief, supported by biblical texts like Revelation 1:5 and 1 Peter 2:9, highlights the equality of all believers in their relationship with God. While acknowledging the importance of church leadership, the priesthood of all believers underscores the shared responsibility and authority of all Christians in worship and service. In this episode, Tommie and Doug talk through this theology and what it practically means for church members. Here is Episode 64 of Imprint Out Loud.

The elders of Brackenhurst Baptist Church recently started a new Sunday night sermon series on 1 Timothy 3:1–7, which lists the character qualities of church elders. But these are more than requirements for eldership; they are the kind of character that every Christian should pursue. The text serves as a model for the entire church, not just its leaders, to emulate Christlike character. This week, Doug and Tommie talk about why all Christians should strive for this character. Here is Episode 63 of Imprint Out Loud.

How should Christians think about ambition? What does it mean to pursue excellence as Christians? While ambition can be a healthy driver—especially for hesitant younger generations—it becomes dangerous when it consumes us or when we’re willing to step on others to achieve our goals. In this episode of Office Talk, Tommie and Banele challenge the common Christian language of being “called” to specific careers or achievements, arguing that our primary calling is to be disciple-makers and worshippers of God, not to fulfil particular vocational ambitions. Godly ambition means striving for excellence in whatever we do, not for recognition or self-glory, but to honour God, serve others, and faithfully steward the gifts and seasons he’s given us. Here is Bonus Episode 7 of Imprint Out Loud.

In churches that operate on a leadership structure of elder-led congregationalism, elders lead, but church members vote on key matters affecting church life. What is the basis for this leadership model? What is the biblical basis for church members exercising their responsibility in decision making? In this episode, Tommie and Doug talk about congregational voting: what, when, and how. They make clear that voting is more than a democratic impulse borrowed from secular culture but a practice deeply rooted in scriptural principle. Stay tuned to listen to all things congregational voting. Here is Episode 61 of Imprint Out Loud.

After more than three decades in pastoral ministry, Doug has often encountered the inevitable companion of faithful service: fatigue. This is the topic of today’s discussion between Tommie and Doug. Offering counsel for both church leaders and church members, they draw a careful distinction between fatigue and tiredness, and offer some valuable insight into ways to combat the fatigue that can so easily lead to spiritual exhaustion. Here is Episode 61 of Imprint Out Loud.

The Sunday service has ended. Coffee is brewing in the church hall, and congregants are beginning to mingle. Inevitably, someone approaches the pastor with the familiar refrain: “Thank you for your sermon,” or, “I really enjoyed that message.” But is this helpful feedback, or merely polite convention? And how can both pastors and church members make these post-service interactions more meaningful? In this episode of Office Talk, Tommie and Banele talk about moving beyond “thank you for your sermon” and making the most of post-service conversations. Here is Bonus Episode 6 of Imprint Out Loud.

Sins of the tongue are some of the most tolerated in the evangelical church today—and yet they are some of the most damaging to Christians and churches. In this episode of Imprint Out Loud, Anton Beetge from Brackenhurst Baptist Church joins Tommie as they explore the destructive nature of gossip and how it differs from slander. Anton offers eight practical warning signs to help Christians recognise when their conversations cross the line into sin. He emphasises that the antidote to gossip lies in cultivating genuine love for others and asking ourselves whether our words will build up rather than tear down. The discussion provides biblical wisdom for guarding our speech and treating others with the honour they deserve as image-bearers of God. Here is Episode 60 of Imprint Out Loud.

The book of Amos, though only nine brief chapters, rewards careful study and personal reflection. Its themes of judgement, mercy, and restoration offer both warning and hope for contemporary believers seeking to live faithfully in an age of prosperity and spiritual complacency. In this episode, Doug Van Meter, pastor of Brackenhurst Baptist Church in South Africa, joins Tommie to talk about why he chose to preach the book of Amos, and what we should learn from it. Here is Episode 59 of Imprint Out Loud.

Corporate fasting represents a significantly neglected spiritual discipline in the modern church, despite clear biblical precedent. Drawing from Jesus’ teaching, which contrasts joyful, secret fasting with the gloomy, public displays of the Pharisees, corporate fasting should be characterised by joy, prayer, worship, anticipation, and dependence on God rather than human effort. In this episode, Tommie is joined by Anton Beetge, an elder at Brackenhurst Baptist Church in South Africa, as they discuss all things corporate fasting. Here is Episode 58 of Imprint Out Loud.

The prosperity gospel has become a significant theological movement, particularly affecting Christian communities across Africa and beyond. This brand of theology makes bold claims about health and wealth that demand careful biblical examination. This week, Tommie is again joined by John Musyimi, senior pastor at Northpoint Baptist Church in Nairobi, Kenya, as they discuss all things prosperity gospel and how this doctrine misrepresents God’s character by teaching that material blessings are both guaranteed and serve as marks of authentic faith. Here is Episode 57 of Imprint Out Loud.

Local church governance has long been a source of confusion and debate among believers. How should churches be structured? Who holds authority under Christ? What is the correct tension between elder rule and congregational democracy? In this episode, John Musyimi, senior pastor at Northpoint Baptist Church in Nairobi, Kenya, joins Tommie as they explore the biblical model of elder-led congregationalism as a balanced alternative to both authoritarian elder rule and chaotic congregational democracy. This requires mature believers who understand their complementary roles, with elders earning trust through faithful shepherding, and congregations maintaining a posture of willing submission to godly leadership, all under Christ’s supreme authority as revealed in Scripture. Here is Episode 56 of Imprint Out Loud.

In biblical counselling, listening well is essential to developing redemptive, loving relationships and demonstrates obedience to the second greatest commandment—loving our neighbour as ourselves. In this episode of Imprint Out Loud, Tommie is joined by Deepak Reju, pastor at Ogletown Baptist Church in Delaware, as they discuss the foundational skill of listening well in counselling and discipling. They identify common obstacles to good listening while emphasising that these are practical areas Christians can work on as part of spiritual growth. They outline characteristics of good listeners and offer a practical self-assessment exercise where listeners rate themselves on a 1–10 scale and then ask someone close to them for honest feedback. Effective biblical counselling doesn’t require professional credentials but begins with the fundamental Christian virtue of listening well, which serves as a marker of God’s grace working in our lives and enables us to be faithful ambassadors of Christ in all spheres of life. Here is Episode 55 of Imprint Out Loud.

The path to ministry is rarely straightforward, and for today’s guest, it has involved crossing continents and cultures. Born in Cape Town but raised in Alberta, Canada, from the age of one, Dirk de Waal’s journey back to South Africa represents both a homecoming and a stepping into the unknown. His story offers valuable insights into the nature of calling, preparation, and the vital role of practical training in ministry development. Here is Episode 54 of Imprint Out Loud.

Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit and is a virtue for which Christians must strive. It involves mastering oneself rather than being enslaved by the flesh. This week, Tommie is again joined by Anton Beetge, an elder at Brackenhurst Baptist Church, as they discuss how self-control manifests practically in church life through issues like gluttony, sleep habits, media consumption, and social interactions. What is the proper balance between spiritual empowerment and personal responsibility? How do we avoid over-spiritualising self-control? How do we escape the trap of compartmentalising self-control to only “spiritual” moments? Listen in as they discuss these and other matters. Here is Episode 53 of Imprint Out Loud.

What is the place of spiritual experiences in the Christian life? In the Reformed tradition, we can sometimes be overly sceptical of spiritual experiences. On the other hand, some Christian traditions overemphasise the significance of these experiences. How do we think rightly about this? Today, Tommie and Banele engage in office talk about spiritual experiences as they talk about the reality of spiritual experiences, spiritual warfare, and how to test our experiences against the absolute truth of Scripture, while remaining Christ-centred in it all. Here is Bonus Episode 5 of Imprint Out Loud.

Have you ever wondered what actually happens behind the closed doors of an elders’ meeting? In this week’s episode of Imprint Out Loud, Tommie welcomes fellow elder Quintin Starkey from Brackenhurst Baptist Church to walk through their detailed elders’ meeting agenda. From evidences of grace to systematic membership shepherding, they reveal how biblical principles shape their gatherings into spiritual tools for effective church leadership. Rather than mere business meetings, their structured approach balances doctrinal discussion, prayer matters, elder accountability, and pastoral care, demonstrating that orderly church governance can be both practically effective and spiritually enriching. Whether you’re a church leader seeking to improve your own elder meetings or simply curious about how pastoral leadership operates, this conversation offers valuable insights into shepherding God’s flock with intentionality and biblical wisdom. Here is Episode 52 of Imprint Out Loud.

We live in an age in which forms of entertainment abound. But how should Christians think about this? Is entertainment good, bad, or neutral? What determines the ethical nature of any form of entertainment? Can we use entertainment to serve God’s purposes? This week, Anton Beetge, an elder at Brackenhurst Baptist Church, joins Tommie to talk all things entertainment and screen time and how wise choices in these regards can support rather than undermine mature Christian discipleship. Here is Episode 51 of Imprint Out Loud.