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Polity Matters episodes

July 07 138. It’s Probably Our Fault (BCO 60)
Ben, Jared, and Scott discuss BCO 60 on the visitation of the sick.
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32 min
June 30 137. Box of Chocolates Effect (GA Debrief)
Ben welcomes Fred Greco, Steve Tipton, and first-time commissioner RE Jonah Cleveland to debrief after the 53rd PCA General Assembly.
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57 min
June 16 136. Christian Nationalism with David Strain
In this episode, we sit down with David Strain to discuss the PCA's ad interim committee on Christian Nationalism. We explore the diverse definitions of the movement, the ethical challenges it presents in local congregations, and the committee's approach to providing pastoral counsel.
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34 min
June 09 135. 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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58 min
June 02 134. Nacho Libre Style (BCO 59)
Ben and Jared pair up to work through BCO 59 on the Solemnization of Marriage.
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37 min
May 26 133. 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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1 hr 3 min
May 15 132. 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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3 hr 32 min
May 12 131. 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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32 min
May 05 130. 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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41 min
April 28 129. 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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20 min