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April 01, 2025 78. The People I Lied to Are Dead (BCO 32 Part One)
Ben, Jared, Scott, and Fred deal with the first six sections of BCO 32.
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50 min
March 25, 2025 77. Best Host Ever (BCO 31 part two)
Ben, Jared, Half-Scott, and Steve are back to finish BCO 31.
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52 min
March 18, 2025 76. Story Time with Steve (BCO 31 part one)
Ben, Jared, and Scott are joined by Steve Tipton to dive into BCO 31, which outlines the key players and procedures involved in formal judicial processes within the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). They start off with a bit of fun—Jared presents a quiz on judicial cases that have shaped the PCA. Then, the discussion turns serious as they unpack the nuances of BCO 31, addressing questions of jurisdiction, the role of the courts, and the necessity of due process in church discipline.
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1 hr 5 min
March 11, 2025 75. Pure Hypothetical (BCO 30)
In this episode of Polity Matters, hosts Ben Ratliff, Jared Nelson, and Scott Edberg welcome Dr. Guy Waters of Reformed Theological Seminary to discuss Chapter 30 of the PCA Book of Church Order (BCO), which deals with church censures. They explore the biblical, theological, and practical aspects of church discipline, the different types of censures available to church courts, and how they should be wisely applied in the life of the church.
Books by Dr. Waters:
How Jesus Runs the Church
Facing the Last Enemy: Death and the Christian
The Sabbath as Rest and Hope for the People of God
Well-Ordered, Living Well: A Field Guide to Presbyterian Church Government
For the Mouth of the Lord Has Spoken: The Doctrine of Scripture
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56 min
March 04, 2025 74. Just Give Me Another Hour (BCO 29)
In this episode of Polity Matters, hosts Ben Ratliff, Jared Nelson, and Scott Edberg welcome Ruling Elder John Bise to discuss Chapter 29 of the PCA Book of Church Order: Offenses.
The conversation tackles the distinctions between personal and general offenses, as well as private and public offenses, and how church courts should approach discipline in a biblical and pastoral manner.
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36 min
February 25, 2025 73. The Jared Nelson Memorial Episode (BCO 28)
Ben, Jared, and Scott are joined by Steve Tipton --the fourth polity bro-- to discuss BCO 28: Disciplining of Non-communing Members.
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53 min
February 18, 2025 72. Chapter 27 is Chiastic (BCO 27)
Steve Dowling joins Ben, Jared, and Scott to discuss BCO 27 on the nature, subjects, and ends of church discipline.
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1 hr 7 min
February 11, 2025 71. Procedural Checklist (w/T. David Gordon)
Procedural Checklist for PCA BCO Rules of Discipline
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58 min
February 04, 2025 70. Motion to Reconsider: Assistant Pastors
In this special installment of Motion to Reconsider, we return to our interview with TE Adam Parker regarding his article on Assistant Pastors.
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44 min
January 28, 2025 69. The Sherlocking of Scott Edburg
In this special episode, Ben sits down with co-host Scott Edberg for an inside look at the history and future of the BCO Amendment Tracker—a project that started as a grassroots effort to bring transparency and accountability to the amendment process and has become a vital tool for the denomination.
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34 min