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Lectures & Sermons

Cántaro Institute

44 episodes

2 months ago

In his lecture "Why Do We Make?" (recorded in February 2025 Richmond Virginia) Ryan Lauterio of the Maker Institute of Studio Art and Theology explores the theological, philosophical, and practical foundations of human creativity through a deeply biblical lens. Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, he emphasizes that making is not merely a cultural or artistic option, but a fundamental aspect of being human—rooted in our created nature as finite beings made in the image of God. Laut...

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In his lecture "Why Do We Make?" (recorded in February 2025 Richmond Virginia) Ryan Lauterio of the Maker Institute of Studio Art and Theology explores the theological, philosophical, and practical foundations of human creativity through a deeply biblical lens. Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, he emphasizes that making is not merely a cultural or artistic option, but a fundamental aspect of being human—rooted in our created nature as finite beings made in the image of God. Laut...

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Religion & Spirituality

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Lectures & Sermons

Why Do We Make? | Ryan Lauterio

In his lecture "Why Do We Make?" (recorded in February 2025 Richmond Virginia) Ryan Lauterio of the Maker Institute of Studio Art and Theology explores the theological, philosophical, and practical foundations of human creativity through a deeply biblical lens. Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, he emphasizes that making is not merely a cultural or artistic option, but a fundamental aspect of being human—rooted in our created nature as finite beings made in the image of God. Laut...

5 months ago

1 hour 27 minutes

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Imagination Lost Q&A | Ryan Lauterio

In this Q&A session following his lecture Imagination Lost: How the Arts Can Help Us Recover Our Imaginations for the World God Created, Ryan Lauterio of the Maker Institute invites listeners to further explore how imagination—when shaped by Scripture and redeemed in Christ—can become a powerful tool for perceiving truth, creating beauty, and participating in God’s redemptive work. Building on themes of artistic renewal, biblical reflection, and the healing of distorted desires, the discu...

5 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

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Archive: Dialogue: What Is the Good Society?

The dialogue titled "What Is the Good Society?" features a thought-provoking discussion among Christian apologist Dr. Andy Bannister, Muslim scholar Dr. Shabir Ally, and secular humanist Justin Trottier. In this event, each speaker presents their vision of an ideal society, drawing from their respective religious and philosophical perspectives. The conversation delves into topics such as the role of religion in public life, the foundations of morality, and the principles that should guide soc...

5 months ago

2 hours

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Archive: The Classical Debate: Jay Smith vs. Dr. Shabir Ally

The classical debate between Christian apologist Jay Smith and Muslim scholar Dr. Shabir Ally focuses on the question, “Which is the Word of God—the Bible or the Qur’an?” Jay Smith critiques the Qur’an’s claim to divine origin by challenging its eternality, early compilation, and textual preservation, while Shabir Ally defends the Qur’an using five biblical criteria for divine scripture—divine inspiration, beneficial teaching, truthfulness, monotheism, and internal consistency—arguing that ac...

5 months ago

2 hours 34 minutes

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Imagination Lost | Ryan Lauterio

In this thought-provoking lecture delivered in Richmond, Virginia, in December 2023, Ryan Lauterio of The Maker Institute explores the profound relationship between art and faith. Challenging the modern tendency to view art as a secular or autonomous endeavor, Lauterio contends that art cannot be rightly understood apart from faith, nor can it be divorced from the person and work of Jesus Christ. Drawing on theological insight and cultural critique, he calls listeners to reconsider art not me...

5 months ago

50 minutes

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The Triumph of the Kingdom of God | Rev. Steven R. Martins

In a world where the kingdom of darkness rages against Christ and His church—through cultural mockery, unjust laws, and spiritual rebellion—we take heart knowing that Christ is already enthroned, the strong man is bound, and His Kingdom is advancing until every enemy is defeated. As Institute founder Rev. Steven R. Martins explains at the Go & Teach Conference 2025, our victory is assured because the King reigns. Follow the Cántaro Institute X | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube For ...

6 months ago

41 minutes

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Ecclesiastes: Injustice & Oppression | Rev. Steven R. Martins

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins exposits the passage of Ecclesiastes 4:1-3, which speaks about the injustice and oppression we witness in our fallen world, and the hope we have in God to bring judgment and restoration. Follow the Cántaro Institute X | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube For more information, go to cantaroinstitute.org For books on worldview, philosophy and theology, go to cantaroinstitute.store

9 months ago

30 minutes

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Ecclesiastes: Mortality | Rev. Steven R. Martins

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins exposits the passage of Ecclesiastes 3:18-22, which highlights human mortality and the shared fate of humans and animals, emphasizing life's fleeting nature. It encourages finding joy in daily tasks, fostering humility before God, and gratitude for present blessings. Follow the Cántaro Institute X | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube For more information, go to cantaroinstitute.org For books on worldview, philos...

9 months ago

31 minutes

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The Principle of Sola Scriptura | Dr. David Robinson

In this lecture, Dr. David Robinson of Westminster Chapel delves into the Reformational principle of Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone), examining its profound roots within the historic Protestant Reformation and its enduring significance. By exploring the theological and historical context in which Sola Scriptura emerged as a central tenet of the Reformation, we uncover how it served as both a critique of ecclesiastical traditions that eclipsed the authority of Scripture and a call to return t...

10 months ago

55 minutes

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The Reformation in Europe | Dr. Ted Van Raalte

Dr. Ted Van Raalte delivers an insightful lecture on the Reformation in Europe, exploring its theological, cultural, and ecclesiastical transformations. With a focus on key figures like Luther, Calvin, and Zwingli, he examines the Reformation’s impact on the church and society, highlighting the enduring significance of sola scriptura and the recovery of the gospel. Dr. Van Raalte skillfully connects historical events to modern Christian life, emphasizing God's providence in shaping the faith....

10 months ago

58 minutes

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Learning Confession and Repentance from the Psalms and Reformers | Rev. Kasey Horvath

This lecture by Rev. Kasey Horvath at the Niagara Conference 2024 explores the doctrine of confession and repentance, drawing insights from Psalm 51 and the teachings of the Reformers, particularly Martin Luther’s 95 Theses. It emphasizes the biblical components of true penitence—contrition (how one feels about sin), confession (acknowledging sin before God), and repentance (a change of heart and behavior). Contrition reflects the emotional weight of guilt, confession brings cleansing through...

11 months ago

36 minutes

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The Spanish Reformation | Rev. Steven R. Martins

The Spanish Reformation, though overshadowed by Protestant movements in Germany and England, reveals a powerful yet suppressed testimony to God’s work through faithful believers, as explained by Rev. Steven R. Martins at the Niagara Conference 2024. Figures like Julian Hernández, a daring smuggler of Reformed literature, Constantino Ponce de la Fuente, a covert preacher of biblical truth, and Casiodoro de Reina and Cipriano de Valera, translators of the enduring Reina-Valera Bible, exemplify ...

11 months ago

50 minutes

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Opposites Should Not Attract | Dr. Ted Van Raalte

Dr. Ted Van Raalte expounds on 1 John 2:15-17, emphasizing that we are not to love the world, for opposites should not attract; God's people have been set apart and are called to remain distinct, living in service to God and fulfilling His redemptive purposes within the world.

1 year ago

37 minutes

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My Father's Business | Dr. David Robinson

Dr. David Robinson, upcoming speaker for the Niagara Conference 2024: Post Tenebras Lux, explores the narrative in Luke’s gospel as it relates to the early life of Jesus and his family, delving into the rich details that shape our understanding of His early years.

1 year ago

35 minutes

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Blessing in Christ | Rev. Kasey Horvath

Rev. Kasey Horvath, upcoming speaker for the Niagara Conference 2024: Post Tenebras Lux, explores the profound blessings we have in Christ—election, redemption, and adoption—reflecting on how God’s love shapes our understanding of election and predestination, our core identity, and the freedom we’ve found from sin and trespass.

1 year ago

34 minutes

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Ecclesiastes: God, Man, Glory, and Judgment | Rev. Steven R. Martins

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins continues to deconstruct and exposit the passage of Ecclesiastes 3:9-17, where we learn that man must acknowledge God for who He is, and to be thankful for His grace towards us in light of who we are. Furthermore, we hear the wise words of God's transcendent and mystifying glory, and the judgment awaiting the wicked. This lecture is two spliced into one due to a technical recording issue.

1 year ago

57 minutes

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Ecclesiastes: A Time for Everything (Part II) | Rev. Steven R. Martins

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins continues to deconstruct and exposit the passage of Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, where we see that there is a time and a season for everything under the sun, as instructed by the discernible voice of Lady Wisdom.

1 year ago

47 minutes

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Ecclesiastes: A Time for Everything (Part I) | Rev. Steven R. Martins

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins deconstructs and exposits the passage of Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, where we see that there is a time and a season for everything under the sun, as instructed by the discernible voice of Lady Wisdom.

1 year ago

41 minutes

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Ecclesiastes: Work & Toil | Rev. Steven R. Martins

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins deconstructs and exposits the passage of Ecclesiastes 2:18-26, where we see the contrast of work and toil, and how the simplest of things can and ought to be enjoyed under the light of God's truth and grace.

1 year ago

41 minutes

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Ecclesiastes: What Is the Point? | Rev. Steven R. Martins

In this study of the Book of Ecclesiastes at Sevilla Chapel, Rev. Steven R. Martins deconstructs and exposits the passage of Ecclesiastes 2:12-17, where the King simply asks, What is the point of being wise if the wise in the end dies just as the fool?

1 year ago

40 minutes