This week Keaton and Seth discuss the role of prayer in public worship and seek to answer some questions surrounding it.

(00:00) Introduction

(02:20) Prayer in the Bible

(13:00) Why pray in public at all?

(17:38) Prayer in Public Worship Throughout Church History

(36:11) Why read written prayers?

(44:02) Different Kinds of Prayer in Our Worship

(59:32) Corporate Prayer

Resources Mentioned in this Episode

For The Glory of God by Daniel Block

Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible

Book of Common Prayer

Westminster Directory of Public Worship

Method for Prayer by Matthew Henry

Prayer by Tim Keller

The Valley of Vision

Thoughts on Public Prayer by Samuel Miller

O Come Let Us Adore Him by Robert Rayburn

This week, Keaton and Seth discuss the importance of reading scripture in our weekly public worship.

(00:00) Introduction

(05:30) Biblical Precedent for Public Reading of Scripture

(20:55) History of Reading Scripture in Worship

(53:00) How the Bible Should Be Read

(01:06:43) What is happening when we read Scripture?

Resources referenced in this episode:

Christ-Centered Worship by Bryan Chappell

Our Episode on Liturgy

Bernard of Clairvaux

Westminster Directory of Public Worship

Ferris Bueller Scene

Ligon Duncan Reading Psalm 119

On Preparation and Delivery of Sermons by John Broadus

A Peculiar Glory by John Piper

Keaton and Seth take on music...why we sing, some of the history of singing and music in the church, and the criteria Zion Church has for the selection of our music.

Chapters:

(00:02:41) - Why sing?

(00:10:15) - What does singing do?

(00:30:13) - Singing in Church History

(01:03:09) - Why Zion Sings What We Sing

Resources:

Rhythms of Grace by Mike Cosper

For The Glory of God by Daniel Block

Come Let Us Adore Him by Robert Rayburn

Trinity Hymnal

Indelible Grace Music

Sam Elliott

This week, Keaton and Seth talk about liturgy, what it is, and why we do it. They also discuss the differences between high and low churches and dig into some church history to shed some light on why Zion Presbyterian Church does what it does each week.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Bryan Chappell: Christ-Centered Worship

Mike Cosper: Rhythms of Grace

Scene from The Office

Douglas McKelvey: Every Moment Holy

The Didache

Hughes Oliphant Old

Keaton and Seth discuss what worship is. They define the differences between broad and narrow worship, horizontal and vertical aspects of worship, the normative and regulative principles, and the elements and conditions of worship.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Geerhardus Vos: Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments

John Frame: Worship in Spirit and Truth

Contemporary Worship Music

David Peterson: Engaging With God

Brian Chappell: Christ-Centered Worship

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Keaton and Seth begin a new season of For the Church. This season will focus on worship: How we worship, why we worship, how Christians have worshiped through the ages, what the Bible says about worship, and why Zion Presbyterian does the things we do. This episode focuses on why we worship.

(00:00) Introduction: Why do we worship?

(04:00) We Are All Worshiping Something

(08:45) We Are Created for Worship

(27:50) Christian Worship is a Subversive Counter Culture

Resources:

For The Glory of God by Daniel Block

The Lord Bless You and Keep You: The Promise of the Gospel in the Aaronic Blessing by Michael Glodo

Engaging With God by David Peterson

Rhythms of Grace by Mike Cosper

This week, Seth is in the host seat as he asks Keaton questions about where we are in the pastoral search process, more information in what we are looking for in a pastor, and a discussion on what sets Zion apart as church. We also look forward to what will be coming on the next season of the podcast when we return in the new year.

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Keaton and Seth take a look at some statistics of pastors facing burnout and discuss how a congregation might be able to help take care of our pastors.

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Visit www.zioncolumbia.org for more information about Zion Presbyterian Church.

(00:00) Introduction

(06:53) Statistics of Pastor Burnout

(34:45) Helpful Helps

In the conclusion of our mini-series on pastor profiles, Pastor Keaton Paul and Seth Scruggs discuss what it looks like for someone to be an ordinary pastor.

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(00:00) Intro

(04:21) Tom Carson's Story and What We Can Learn From It

(17:40) Eugene Peterson's Assessment

(32:57) What does the life of an ordinary pastor look like?

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Keaton and Seth discuss what it means for the pastor to be a theologian and the importance of lifelong study for pastors.

(00:00) Introduction

(03:00) What is theology? What is a theologian?

(09:40) Pastors as Theologians: Education, Augustine, B.B. Warfield

(40:42) What Being A Theologian Means

(50:04) Characteristics of a Faithful Theologian (and Pastor)