The guys are Scott-less, but they hope you will listen to this episode anyway. Before they get to the topic at hand, a special appeal is made. No, it is not for the Winchester Reformed Presbyterian Church’s building fund. Listen to find out! 

Pastor and professor go on to speak about the important topic of congregational elections for officers. Having just gone through an election of deacons in the congregation he serves, Barry explains some of the practical steps that were taken. Together, Kyle and he give the biblical basis for why Presbyterian churches, which are elder-led, allow congregations to have a significant role in the choosing of their officers. Kyle then discusses the stand in Presbyterianism against imposition. They both go on to share practical guidelines for how to prepare a congregation for elections.

As choosing the spiritual leaders of Christ’s church is a privilege and a duty of the church, give this episode a listen for helpful guidelines. Also, please let us hear from you at [email protected] regarding our special appeal!

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When the guys came to the regular recording time on Thursday, September 11th, they originally had some other topics in mind for this episode. Yet, given the assassination of Charlie Kirk the previous day, they hit the record button and shared their raw thoughts. Having hit “pause” since then to consider whether these thoughts would be helpful given all that has transpired, the team decided to make this episode public. The 3GT Team hopes this episode will add to the growing testimony of the Lord’s work through one of his servants whose life was suddenly taken.

They begin their reflections by reminding their listeners of their previous episode regarding honoring Christians who have died. They discuss whether the murder of Charlie Kirk was a political assassination or martyrdom. The 3GTers then talk about the cultural phenomenon that Charlie was, and how it was that he was able to engage thousands of Gen Z youth. They recount how his conversion to Christianity had transformed Charlie, and how, in assessing people, we need to be careful to consider the whole context of someone’s life. His role as a husband and father was emphasized. Charlie’s courage and manner were highlighted.

As you see the response across the nation to this tragic event, hopefully, this episode of Three Guys Theologizing will help you process it.

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After their typical banter and razzing of one another, the guys become a bit more serious. Recent weeks have seen the loss of major evangelical figures, such as John MacArthur and James Dobson. As tributes roll out, as well as criticisms, the question arises: How are we as the church to honor one another, whether living or deceased?

Kyle offers a paradigm taken from the fifth commandment, using the Larger Catechism for direction. We are reminded that we are to honor those who are superiors over us in authority, age, or graces. The guys discuss that, though we are to honor each other in the church, it is biblical and proper to show special regard to those who have served well or influenced our lives. Given the modern tendency to jump on social media and berate other Christians, the guys warn about making sure we are careful in our speech in this regard. For those who have died, while their memories are to be honored, bestowing an elevated sainthood upon them should be avoided. Ways of properly honoring those who have gone before us are shared. As we look at the Scriptures and see saints honored there, their follies and the lessons that we could learn from them are included as well.

Well, if you want to honor the three theologizing guys, you can simply push play and listen along to this episode!

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Sometimes, ideas for 3GT episodes are presented to the guys on a plate—or, perhaps, in this case, a font. Kyle is about to go out on a pastoral call to prepare parents who have just had a child for baptism. So, the 3GTers address this issue to bring clarity to this important Presbyterian practice.

Presbyterians are not the only branch of the church that practices the baptism of babies. The guys first distinguish our practice from that of other bodies, such as Roman Catholics or Lutherans, who can teach the false doctrine of baptismal regeneration. They speak of the promises and signs of the covenant that the Lord has made through the ages of the church, fulfilled in Jesus Christ. They further discern the practice of covenant baptism and baby dedications.

From there, they discuss more pastoral and family issues. How will Kyle prepare this family for baptism? They remind listeners of the baptismal vows of the RPCNA, as they highlight both the Biblical promises of God for our children and the responsibilities Christian parents have in raising their children. The church’s proper role in the life of the family is addressed as well.

Join this episode so you can appreciate further this beautiful picture of the gospel of grace in the life of the Christian family!

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Or should it be Chat 3GPT? Either way, the three guys get together to have a little summer fun at the expense of artificial intelligence. Along the way, the one host accused of yapping too much by a binge-listening new follower promises not to do so on this episode. We’ll let you be the judge if he succeeded!

The guys ask Chat GPT to rate the ministry and work of each cohost. They even get graded in the process! Then, they turn their attention to the podcast itself. What does AI think of 3GT? And perhaps most importantly, what about those listeners in Argentina? You’ll have to listen to find out!

Disclaimer: If you’re looking for their typical dosage of some robust theology, you may want to wait until the next episode. But if you want a laugh at the 3GTers’ expense, this episode is for you!

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On this episode of 3GT, the three guys welcome a fourth. Drew Gordon, Publications Director at Crown & Covenant Publications and a long-time ruling elder of Covenant Fellowship Reformed Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, joins 3GT to discuss his new book, The Elders of the People: Leadership in Christ’s Church, the latest release in the Grassmarket Press series.

In this interview, Drew calls us back to the Bible’s plain, clear, and practical picture of what good leaders are in the church and society. He shares anecdotes and stories of how he has seen that model work in today’s church—the encouraging and the difficult. He answers questions such as: What makes a good leader? How can you be a leader in your own context? What should everyday leadership look like in the local church? If you are interested in understanding Presbyterianism and the eldership, Drew’s book serves as a companion volume to his good friend and Grassmarket editor Kyle Borg’s book Household of Faith (see 3GT Episode 315).

With so many failures in leadership today, we need to return to the humble, servant-oriented model the Scriptures teach and Drew has exhibited for decades. So tune into this episode of 3GT to learn more, and you might also hear how you can win a free copy!

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With one guy gone putting away bad guys, Kyle runs to the rescue from his children’s track meet to record this episode of Three Guys Theologizing. After he catches his breath and explains the joy of watching his children in track and field, Barry interviews him regarding the topic of courage.

For Pastor Borg had recently spoken on this topic at a Presbytery youth retreat. He explains that he chose this topic to address the youth because, like fish in a river, the currents of our modern world will sweep them away unless they are equipped to swim upstream. He defines biblical courage as “the fruit of faith whereby a person confidently obeys God despite real or perceived dangers.” Kyle highlights ways that fear can diminish our courage, using the life of Peter to illustrate it. He also shares biblical ways that our courage can be strengthened, particularly by developing a greater fear of the Lord.

Not only the church’s youth need fresh measures of boldness; all of God’s people do. So, listen to this episode of 3GT as it may put more courage into your soul!

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Do you know Agur? Rhoda? How about Mnason?  Perhaps these Biblical names appear vaguely familiar to you. Yet do you know their stories? If not, you will want to listen to this podcast and consider reading the book God’s Lesser Knowns by Pastor Brian Coombs. 

Kyle and Scott interview Brian about his purpose in writing the book and the ways he hopes readers will be encouraged. With keen pastoral and practical insight, Brian brings characters like the ones above alive so that you get to know them and, better yet, the Lord Jesus each one was following. And, if the book’s title seems to describe you, your heart will warm to know how vital even the least person in the kingdom of God is to Christ.

Listen to Brian describe his book and how you can win a free copy on this episode of Three Guys Theologizing!

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Finally, the boys are all back behind their mics! Though it has been some time since they were all together, they pick right back up where they left off. After some banter and happy birthday wishes to Kyle, they turn to the topic of men leaving the ministry.

As Jim Davis and Michael Graham chronicle in their book The Great Dechurching, many congregations are bleeding members and closing in America. This phenomenon of the sheep leaving the folds is precipitated by the shepherd leaving them as well. As this article, “A shortage of shepherds,” explains in WORLD, ministers are either quitting their work or contemplating doing so.

The 3GTers discuss and respond to this article. They highlight key points and offer their own ideas about the factors causing pastors to leave. They offer some solutions for addressing this problem.

If you have been affected in any way by The Great Dechurching or The Great Depastoring, then tune into this episode of Three Guys Theologizing!

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Having had difficulty recording due to full schedules, and still down to two with Kyle away, at least Scott and Barry were available to man the mics. Given questions and feedback received from a recent article on Gentle Reformation called “SSA is SSA,” the parishioner and priofessor decide to tackle further the polarizing topic of same-sex attraction.

In the article, Barry makes the point that same-sex attraction is sinful sexual attraction. So the guys engage this issue by making necessary theological distinctions. They look at natural desires, such as hunger, and sinful desires that are idolatrous. They define the difference between temptation and sin. They explain at what points heterosexual and homosexual attraction are similar in being unlawful. They then further distinguish between sinful and righteous heterosexual desires. They show the relationship between this discussion and matters involving such modern concept as self-definition and transsexuality. These discussions lead them to touch on further topics such as original sin, conversion through the gospel, sanctification, and more.

Tune into this episode of Three Guys Theologizing (okay, at least two of them are) to understand how, yes, SSA is SSA!

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