Polity Matters

By Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff

A podcast on the foundations of Presbyterian Church government. Hosted by Scott Edburg, Jared Nelson, and Ben Ratliff.

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Polity Matters episodes:

June 09, 2026 135. AI AIC?
The guys are joined by Joshua Torrey, Frank Cohee, and Adam Parker to discuss the possibility of an Ad Interim Committee on Artificial Intelligence.
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June 02, 2026 134. Nacho Libre Style (BCO 59)
Ben and Jared pair up to work through BCO 59 on the Solemnizatin of Marriage.
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May 26, 2026 133. One Big Beautiful Directory
Ben, Scott, and Jared sit down with members of the committee tasked with revising the PCA’s Directory for Worship: Nate Shurden, Joel St. Clair, and Chad Van Dixhoorn.
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May 15, 2026 132. Overtures 2026
Ben , Scott , and Jared are joined by friend of the show Alex Ford to tackle the massive slate of overtures for the 53rd General Assembly. This year, a record 90 overtures (89 new and one referred from last year) are on the docket, covering everything from the diaconate to artificial intelligence.
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May 12, 2026 131. Dinner Call (BCO 58 Part Two)
Ben, Scott, and Jared dive into BCO 58, exploring the constitutional requirements and practical nuances of administering the Lord's Supper within the PCA.
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May 05, 2026 130. OPE (BCO 58 Part One)
Ben, Scott, and Jared dive into BCO 58, exploring the constitutional requirements and practical nuances of administering the Lord's Supper within the PCA.
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April 28, 2026 129. This is a Very Good Vow (BCO 57 Part Two)
In this episode of Polity Matters, we walk through the last two sections of BCO 57: The Admission of Persons to Sealing Ordinances.
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April 21, 2026 128. The Water Must Be Wetted (BCO 57 Part One)
In this episode of Polity Matters, we walk through BCO 57: The Admission of Persons to Sealing Ordinances, focusing on how individuals—especially covenant children—are received into communing membership. We discuss pastoral practice, the role of the session, and the meaning of the membership vows. Along the way, we explore how the church faithfully shepherds people toward the Lord’s Table.

PCA Book of Church Order (BCO): https://www.pcaac.org/bco/
The OPC Book of Church Order: https://opc.org/bco.html
Stephen Smallman’s Understanding the Session (and other resources): https://www.pcabookstore.com/
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April 14, 2026 127. Biblical and Adorable (BCO 56 Part Two)
In this episode, Ben, Scott, and Jared dive into BCO 56, walking through the theological and practical requirements for the administration of baptism in the PCA.
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April 07, 2026 126. Celsius Shaped Hole (BCO 56 Part One)
In this episode, Ben, Scott, and Jared dive into BCO 56, walking through the theological and practical requirements for the administration of baptism in the PCA.
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