presbycast

By @ChortlesWeakly & @Wresbyterian

Religion & Spirituality Christianity

What's presbycast about?

Presbycast is the podcast of Chortles Weakly and Wresbyterian.

We're Presbyterian, and we take lots of umbrage.

Decently and in order, of course.

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presbycast episodes:

06.28.2024
Presidential Debate Watch-Along Show
Let's be honest—this is an odd show. We had a few friends (including Dr. D.G. Hart) to talk politics and 'Merica. There is some good content and discussion, but the show was about the debate and was for those watching...
06.27.2024
The PCA Eras Tour w/Dominic Aquila - Where Are We Now?
Dr. Dominic Aquila joins us to assess the latest PCA General Assembly in the context of the entire 51-year context of the Presbyterian Church in America. Brad's recent article (below) was our jumping-off point. Dr. Aquila is a former moderator...
06.14.2024
PCA General Assembly 2024 Wrap-Up Show
The 2024 PCA General Assembly in Richmond, VA ended on time/early which means we had time to speak re-cap the event with a raucous room of friends including pastors Zach Byrd, Ryan Biese, Job Dalomba, Wilson Van Hooser, and Seth...
06.12.2024
PCA General Assembly Day 1 Recap w/Matt Fender & Friends
PCA ruling elder Matt Fender, Presbygirl Zoe Miller, pastor Derrick Brite, and our new friend Jack join us to talk about Day Zero and Day One of the 2024 PCA General Assembly in Richmond, VA. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3P_pcQFvpQ
06.03.2024
FATHERS & BROTHERS: "The Soul-Saver Hour Mart" - Roland Barnes talks to Jim McCarthy
After planting Trinity Presbyterian Church in Statesboro, Georgia in 1981, Roland Barnes faithfully served as her pastor for 42 years before receiving the honor of pastor emeritus (or, as he calls it, "pastor notorious"). In that time he's worn nearly every hat imaginable...
05.31.2024
A Strangely Controversial PCA General Assembly Proposal
An overture to the upcoming PCA General Assembly would constitutionalize the Directory For Worship chapter on preaching and clarify that preachers ought to be "qualified men"...and it's controversial! We discuss why this is the case with pastors Joe Cristman and...
05.28.2024
Westminster Standard Podcast on "Jesus Calling" and the PCA
This is a re-post of an excellent interview from Ryan Biese on the Westminster Standard with his wife Ann Biese, Sarah Morris on the book "Jesus Calling" and its connection to the PCA. Original show notes: In 2004 Covenant...
05.23.2024
Stress, Slopes, History, and Growth - What's Shaking in the Churches w/DG Hart & Friends
Hillsdale professor and church historian D.G. Hart joins us along with pastor Matt Adams, OPCer Tim Hopper, and the lovely Zoe to consider movement, changes, and directions in the presbyterian and Reformed churches...and some of the news is good! Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw29IYpE-Nc...
05.17.2024
PCAGA Overtures 2024 w/the Polity Matters Crew
PCA pastors Jared Nelson, Ben Ratliff, and Scott Edburg of the Polity Matters podcast join us to preview the major issues and overtures of the upcoming 2024 General Assembly beginning June 10 in Richmond, VA. Here's their helpful document:...
05.14.2024
FATHERS & BROTHERS: "Get Off My Tank!" - Rick Phillips talks to Jim McCarthy
THE INAUGURAL EPISODE OF OUR NEW MONTHLY SUB-SHOW: FATHERS & BROTHERS. Pastor Jim McCarthy of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Statesboro, GA talks to his mentors and fathers in the faith. This time it's Rick Phillips, the Senior Pastor of...
05.09.2024
Mr. Moderator! - Fred Greco Previews the PCA General Assembly
Current PCA moderator Fred Greco previews the 2024 General Assembly, gives advice for making the most of an assembly, talks about the state of the PCA, and reflects on his Year of Living Moderatorally. See the overtures (to date) here:...
04.24.2024
Presby Prison Ministry in Hard Places w/Mitch Haubert
PCA pastor and prison minister Mitch Haubert joins us to tell the story of an astounding ministry at an Alabama correctional facility, along with his friend and fellow worker pastor Derrick Brite. Learn more and support at https://www.unbound216.org/. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_ipBfgGTpg
04.19.2024
Dr. T. David Gordon: The Spirituality of the Church
Retired Grove City College professor Dr. T. David Gordon joins us to talk about one of his special interests, the Westminster doctrine of the spirituality of the church. Here is his article that prompted our discussion: https://theaquilareport.com/thoughts-on-overture-12-from-the-2023-pca-general-assembly-sending-the-overture-to-the-civil-magistrate/ If you...
04.09.2024
Presbygirls: Persuasion & Confessional Convictions w/Sara Drew, Charles Higham & Job Dalomba
Sarah and Zoe are joined by three guests, each from different backgrounds, who were persuaded into a confessional view - Sara Drew from being a PCUSA minister, Charles Higham from holding a Side B view of sexuality, and Job Dalomba...
04.05.2024
Contemporary Questions: How Should We (and Our Neighbors) Then Worship?
Four of our friends joined us to talk about worship—our own and that of our neighbors. Drs. R. Scott Clark and Harrison Perkins, and small-church ministers Aaron DeBoer and Zach Byrd made up a geographically and denominationally diverse panel of...
03.25.2024
PRESBYGIRLS: What is a Presbyterian & Reformed Women's Ministry?
Sarah and Zoe join Wilson Van Hooser on his podcast, Gospel Gazing, for a discussion about women’s ministry in a Presbyterian and Reformed context—what Reformed women’s ministry looks like, how to encourage a healthy women’s ministry in the local church,...
03.22.2024
Presburg Colloquy 3: Hart, Cline, Smith & Wolfe on Church & Nation(alism)
Scholars Darryl Hart, Timon Cline, Miles Smith IV, and Stephen Wolfe join us for a raucous and impassioned discussion of church, state, kingdoms...and princes. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnOV-QdRoCM
03.15.2024
World Premiere: A New PCA Song by Zack Groff, Special Guest Camden Bucey
The world premiere of a new PCA song: The Winter of '73 by PCA pastor Zack Groff, with a cast of friends and special guest (and podcast major domo) Camden Bucey of Reformed Forum. Watch (lyric video included): https://youtu.be/WJaJqkB7t-I?t=390
03.08.2024
Mid Eva, the PCA, and the New Center of Evangelicalism
Pastors Philip Ryan, Zack Groff, and Ryan Biese plus Presbygirl Zoe Miller join us to think about shifts in evangelicalism (mostly in an egalitarian direction) and their effect on the NAPARC denominations. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbdkl8as9Pw
02.28.2024
Walking Through Westminster - WCF 16, Of Good Works
Our usual Westminster guide OPC pastor Chris Drew and special guest PCA pastor Stephen Spinnenweber help us work through WCF chapter 16, Of Good Works. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W682Rz2zO7o
02.16.2024
The Public Reading of Scripture, an Element of Worship
Three young pastors join us to discuss the essential element of worship that is the public reading of scripture. You may think that's a thin idea for a show...but Sean Morris, Matt Adams, and Ryan Biese had lots of good...
02.12.2024
RELEVANT RE-RUN: From 2022 Who Needs "He Gets Us"? -- Examining Big Eva's Biggest Project
(Originally released Nov 3, 2022) PCA pastors Derrick Brite and Stephen Spinnenweber plus SBC firebrand pastor Tom Buck join us to examine the $100 million+ Jesus marketing campaign "He Gets Us." And rumors of PCA involvement were addressed by PCA...
02.09.2024
America's High Holy Day: Punting on the 4th Commandment
Three pastors and a Presbygirl joined us examine the state of the Christian Sabbath and what the church does with America's holiest day—Super Bowl Sunday. PCA pastors Derrick Brite, Stephen Spinnenweber, and Ryan Biese, plus Presbygirl Zoe Miller populated our...
02.02.2024
A PCA Pastor Calls for Repentance Over "Jesus Calling"
We are joined by PCA teaching elder Benjamin T. Inman who has written two articles and a pending overture calling the PCA to repentance over what may be the best-selling Christian book in history Jesus Calling which was penned by...
01.26.2024
Of Possums and Presbyterians - More Small-Town Church Adventures
Young PCA pastors Philip Ryan and Zach Byrd join us to talk about pastoring in small-town and rural settings...with and without possums! This was a fun and encouraging conversation just as we expected. Read Philip's Substack here: https://southernfriedyankee.substack.com/p/how-to-properly-wrestle-a-church View...
01.17.2024
Special: Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Directory for Worship?
Brad talks about the resistance to making all or part of the PCA's worship directory constitutionally binding. Here are two opposing articles on the topic and the narrow constitutional amendment overture in question: Pro: https://pcapolity.com/2024/01/10/the-unfinished-business-of-the-pca-founding/ Con: https://pcapolity.com/2024/01/16/do-we-need-a-directory-for-worship-no/...
01.12.2024
True Confessions & Exceptional Issues in the PCA
PCA pastors Zack Groff, Matt Adams, and Jared Nelson, and ruling elder Chuck Murphy join us to cover a wide variety of 2024 issues (worship directories, exceptions, confessions, and catechisms) as Presbycast returns from holiday hiatus. Watch: https://youtu.be/X6skScJIztM?t=21 Referenced article...
12.20.2023
FESTIVUS 2023 with Dan Borvan and Friends!
A tradtion unlike any other: Presbycast and real fake holiday Festivus with Dan Borvan, Zoe Miller, and Chris Drew. We aired grievances and laud feats of strength! Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CY-26NuPMs
12.17.2023
Exodus 20 Series: The 8th Commandment - Sean Morris
We join pastor Sean Morris as he preaches through the book of Exodus at chapter 20, verse 15, the Eighth Commandment. This sermon was preached on 11/12/2023 at Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Oak Ridge, TN where he serves as associate...
12.15.2023
Politics in Perspective w/Erick Erickson
National radio host and PCA church member/seminarian Erick Erickson joins us for the second time to talk about the challenges of being a Christian in the media and in the cauldron of political passion that the last decade has been....
12.05.2023
Happy 50th Birthday, PCA! w/Mel Duncan
On the actual 50th birthday of the PCA ruling elder Mel Duncan, the son of a PCA founding family, joins us as we reflect on the PCA's beginnings and roots with the help of audio of his home church's congregational...
11.28.2023
Planting Ordinary Churches in the PCA from Arkansas to Idaho
You'll be encouraged to hear from three PCA pastors planting ordinary means of grace churches—Bill Berry of Christ Redeemer PCA in Jonesboro, AR, Mark Trigsted of Redeemer PCA in McKinney, TX, and Seth Miller of Immanuel PCA in Post Falls,...
11.21.2023
Dr. T. David Gordon on What Johnny Still Can't Do
Dr. T. David Gordon spoke to with us and pastor Sean Morris at the recent Reformation and Worship Conference at Midway PCA in Powder Springs, GA. He revisited some of the concerns in raised in two of his earlier books,...
11.17.2023
Surviving Thanksgiving...and Prepping for 2024
Righteous dudes Dr. R. Scott Clark, pastor Job Dalomba and Mayor Sean join us to talk about the tumultuous days ahead and how to prepare for them with gospel hope and doctrinal fortitude.
11.15.2023
Exodus 20 Series: The 7th Commandment - Sean Morris
We join pastor Sean Morris (struggling with laryngitis) as he preaches through the book of Exodus at chapter 20, verse 14, the Seventh Commandment. This sermon was preached on 11/12/2023 at Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Oak Ridge, TN where he...
11.10.2023
Exodus 20 Series: The 6th Commandment - Sean Morris
We join pastor Sean Morris as he preaches through the book of Exodus at chapter 20, verse 13, the Sixth Commandment. This sermon was preached on 11/05/2023 at Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Oak Ridge, TN where he serves as associate...
11.08.2023
Walking Through Westminster - WCF 15, Of Repentance Unto Life
With the help of OPC pastor Chris Drew we work through chapter 15 of the WCF - Of Repentance Unto Life. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81e0BBae4mE CHAPTER 15 - Of Repentance unto Life 1. Repentance unto life is an evangelical grace, the...
11.03.2023
The Lord's Day - A User's and Delighter's Guide w/a Panel of Friends
Some of our best friends joined us to talk about the blessings and challenges of the Lord's Day for Reformed Christians. We looked at what Westminster teaches and what real-world application looks like for members, moms, and elders. Watch:...
10.26.2023
Having a Confession, Why Doctrine Mattered to Machen & Must Matter to Us - Chad Van Dixhoorn
Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn of RTS-Charlotte speaks at the Reformation & Worship Conference held last week at Midway PCA in Powder Springs, GA. He is briefly introduced by Dr. David W. Hall, pastor and Midway and host of the conference....
10.25.2023
Presbygirls - Pastor Terry Johnson: Don't Be An Erdman!
Sarah Morris talks to pastor Terry Johnson at the Reformation and Worship Conference about lessons from the early 20th-century Fundamentalist-Modernist Controversy for the church today. Pastor Johnson has long served Independent Presbyterian Church in Savannah, GA.
10.23.2023
Exodus 20 Series: The 5th Commandment - Sean Morris
We join pastor Sean Morris as he preaches through the book of Exodus at chapter 20, verse 12, the Fifth Commandment. This sermon was preached on 10/22/2023 at Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Oak Ridge, TN where he serves as associate...
10.20.2023
Living With Westminster - Chad Van Dixhoorn
In a joint effort with Sean Morris of the Larger for Life podcast we interview Rev. Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn, the foremost living authority on the Westminster Standards, at the 2023 Reformation and Worship Conference in Powder Springs, GA. You...
10.19.2023
Live from the RWC w/the PCA Young Bucks
Our quick first show from the Reformation Worship Conference at Midway PCA in Powder Springs, GA features our friends Sean Morris, Zack Groff, and Ryan Biese...together in the flesh (but tastefully dressed) for the first time. A great benefit of...
10.16.2023
Exodus 20 Series: The 4th Commandment - Sean Morris
We join pastor Sean Morris as he preaches through the book of Exodus at chapter 20, verse 8-11, the Fourth Commandment. This sermon was preached on 10/15/2023 at Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Oak Ridge, TN where he serves as associate...
10.12.2023
Presbyterian Church Government Exposed! w/the Polity Matters Guys
Preliminary! Principles! Preliminary Principles! No, really...we discuss the foundations of PCA church government, the limits on church power, and the rights of church members with Jared Nelson and Ben Ratliff of the Polity Matters podcast. Presbygirl Zoe fills in...
10.09.2023
Exodus 20 Series: The 3rd Commandment - Sean Morris
We join pastor Sean Morris as he preaches through the book of Exodus at chapter 20, verse 7, the Third Commandment. This sermon was preached on 10/08/2023 at Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Oak Ridge, TN where he serves as associate...
10.03.2023
Breaking the 500 Barrier - Let the Show Roll On w/Our Best Friends
Presbycast has passed the 500-show mark a little more than 7 years into its existence. We are joined by some of our most special friends, including D.G Hart, R. Scott Clark, Zoe, Amish Ambush, and Chris Drew. Hear clips from...
10.02.2023
Exodus 20 Series: The 2nd Commandment - Sean Morris
We join pastor Sean Morris as he preaches through the book of Exodus at chapter 20, verses 4-6, the Second Commandment. This sermon was preached on 10/01/2023 at Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Oak Ridge, TN where he serves as...
10.01.2023
Pre-500+ Episode Saturday Night Musical Celebration
We'll soon celebrate 500+ episodes and what better way to warm up than with 29 tunes from the Presbycast bumper music vinyl vault? Watch: https://www.youtube.com/live/Sf2OfMobVdg?si=G31Ch6f_vSEDmx9l
09.27.2023
PCA History, GA Worship & Subscription w/Frank Smith & Philip Ryan
We are joined by RPCNA minister Dr. Frank Smith (formerly PCA) and PCA ministers Philip Ryan and Zack Groff for a wide-ranging discussion of PCA history and issues plus Dr. Smith's inner-city ministry at Atlanta Reformed Presbyterian Church (RPCNA). Among...

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presbycast episodes:

Presidential Debate Watch-Along Show

The PCA Eras Tour w/Dominic Aquila - Where Are We Now?

PCA General Assembly 2024 Wrap-Up Show

PCA General Assembly Day 1 Recap w/Matt Fender & Friends

FATHERS & BROTHERS: "The Soul-Saver Hour Mart" - Roland Barnes talks to Jim McCarthy

A Strangely Controversial PCA General Assembly Proposal

Westminster Standard Podcast on "Jesus Calling" and the PCA

Stress, Slopes, History, and Growth - What's Shaking in the Churches w/DG Hart & Friends

PCAGA Overtures 2024 w/the Polity Matters Crew

FATHERS & BROTHERS: "Get Off My Tank!" - Rick Phillips talks to Jim McCarthy

Mr. Moderator! - Fred Greco Previews the PCA General Assembly

Presby Prison Ministry in Hard Places w/Mitch Haubert

Dr. T. David Gordon: The Spirituality of the Church

Presbygirls: Persuasion & Confessional Convictions w/Sara Drew, Charles Higham & Job Dalomba

Contemporary Questions: How Should We (and Our Neighbors) Then Worship?

PRESBYGIRLS: What is a Presbyterian & Reformed Women's Ministry?

Presburg Colloquy 3: Hart, Cline, Smith & Wolfe on Church & Nation(alism)

World Premiere: A New PCA Song by Zack Groff, Special Guest Camden Bucey

Mid Eva, the PCA, and the New Center of Evangelicalism

Walking Through Westminster - WCF 16, Of Good Works

The Public Reading of Scripture, an Element of Worship

RELEVANT RE-RUN: From 2022 Who Needs "He Gets Us"? -- Examining Big Eva's Biggest Project

America's High Holy Day: Punting on the 4th Commandment

A PCA Pastor Calls for Repentance Over "Jesus Calling"

Of Possums and Presbyterians - More Small-Town Church Adventures

Special: Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Directory for Worship?

True Confessions & Exceptional Issues in the PCA

FESTIVUS 2023 with Dan Borvan and Friends!

Exodus 20 Series: The 8th Commandment - Sean Morris

Politics in Perspective w/Erick Erickson

Happy 50th Birthday, PCA! w/Mel Duncan

Planting Ordinary Churches in the PCA from Arkansas to Idaho

Dr. T. David Gordon on What Johnny Still Can't Do

Surviving Thanksgiving...and Prepping for 2024

Exodus 20 Series: The 7th Commandment - Sean Morris

Exodus 20 Series: The 6th Commandment - Sean Morris

Walking Through Westminster - WCF 15, Of Repentance Unto Life

The Lord's Day - A User's and Delighter's Guide w/a Panel of Friends

Having a Confession, Why Doctrine Mattered to Machen & Must Matter to Us - Chad Van Dixhoorn

Presbygirls - Pastor Terry Johnson: Don't Be An Erdman!

Exodus 20 Series: The 5th Commandment - Sean Morris

Living With Westminster - Chad Van Dixhoorn

Live from the RWC w/the PCA Young Bucks

Exodus 20 Series: The 4th Commandment - Sean Morris

Presbyterian Church Government Exposed! w/the Polity Matters Guys

Exodus 20 Series: The 3rd Commandment - Sean Morris

Breaking the 500 Barrier - Let the Show Roll On w/Our Best Friends

Exodus 20 Series: The 2nd Commandment - Sean Morris

Pre-500+ Episode Saturday Night Musical Celebration

PCA History, GA Worship & Subscription w/Frank Smith & Philip Ryan

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