presbycast

URCNA pastors Dr. Dan Borvan and Simon Jooste join us to talk about a new addition to the United Reformed Churches in North America...in South Africa. Simon pastors the congregation in the southern suburbs of Capetown, an environment quite unlike any in the USA or possibly anywhere in the Western world.  Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkvWqwTwvek

We join pastor Sean Morris as he preaches through the book of Exodus at chapter 20, verses 1-3, the three uses of God's Law and the First Commandment. This sermon was preached on 9/17/2023 at Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA), Oak Ridge, TN where he serves as associate pastor. He attended Grove City College in Grove City, Pennsylvania, earning his BA in Biblical and Religious Studies (2010), late...

Our guest to talk about the Trinity Psalter Hymnal is Danny E. Olinger, general secretary The Committee on Christian Education of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Rev. Olinger has been involved with this important project since its beginning. Learn more here: https://www.trinitypsalterhymnal.org/ Watch the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGEdxT8fDeU

Dr. Dan Borvan speaks about the French Huguenots' persecution and piety in the 16th and 17th centuries and what the 21st church might learn from them. This address was delivered recently at the Christianity and Liberal Democracy: Common and Separate conference at Reformed Church Southern Suburbs in Rondebosch/Capetown, South Africa. The congregation is a part of the United Reformed Churches in Nor...

Dr. C.N. "Nick" Willborn of Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) of Oak Ridge, TN delivered this sermon on the Lord's Supper from 1 Corinthians 11:23-30 on September 3, 2023. https://www.covenant-pca.com/

Machen biographer Dr. D.G. Hart of Hillsdale College to talk about the commemorations, assessments, and legacy of J. Gresham Machen in this the 100th anniversary of the book Christianity and Liberalism. Hart's article we discussed: https://oldlife.org/2013/09/20/machen-chance-blew/ Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rT1HVT6NFbE

Pastors and purveyors of PCA polity Scott Edburg, Jared Nelson, and Ben Ratliff join us to explain their new podcast "Polity Matters" and why the show subject (presbyterian church government) is worth hundreds of hours of talk time.  Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mzv1PhgPCWQ&t=1s

Sarah and Zoe (the Presbygirls) grace us with their presence to discuss encroaching egalitarianism in the evangelical world, the importance of office and ordination, and what church women really want. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rI8ejYyWhD0

Presbyterian-turned-ACNA Dr. Miles Smith IV joins us to talk all things Anglican. It's good to understand our strange ecclesial cousins whose churches have become somewhat popular destinations for those leaving the presbyterian and evangelical orbits. And talking about another communion's problems and history can help us understand our own. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0AqqpmjQ44

Dr. Duncan Rankin, pastors Sean Morris and Zach Groff, and data man Justin Andrusk join us to talk about the decline of the evening worship service in presbyterian churches (particularly in the PCA), the great blessing of the second service, and practical suggestions for structuring and implementing second services. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZhHez2whYg

Ten friends join us to tell how they became Reforned and/or Presbyterian and why they are happy they did.  Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBK4P_AvQOQ

Dr. C.N. Willborn preached this sermon about Jesus and the Lord's Day from John 20:19-31 at Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Oak Ridge, TN on 7/23/2023. Dr. Willborn calls special attention to the importance this passage places on the "8th day," the then-new Christian Sabbath.

PCA pastor and former professional parliamentarian Jacob Gerber and his publisher Zack Groff join us to discuss the new publication Parliamentary Procedures for Presbyters, A Beginner's Guide - available for purchase at https://heritagebooks.org/products/parliamentary-procedure-for-presbyters-a-beginners-guide-gerber.html Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VrHeOCEwNk  

OPC minister Chris Drew helps us work through chapter 14 of the Westminster Confession of Faith, Of Saving Faith. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrj7qNA5Aic Text of chapter 14: Of Saving Faith 1. The grace of faith, whereby the elect are enabled to believe to the saving of their souls, is the work of the Spirit of Christ in their hearts, and is ordinarily wrought by the ministry of the Wor...

Pastor Ryan Biese reads his Substack article Addressing Abuse & Defending the Bride. https://rfbwcf.substack.com/p/addressing-abuse-and-defending-the

Sarah and Zoe are joined by pastors Matt Adams and Jared Nelson to talk about Thomas Watson, Chrysostom, and other church fathers on biblical gender roles in theory and practice. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnwmGyn7OeA

Dr. D.G. Hart of Hillsdale College joins us to talk about patriotism, nationalism, political history and philosophy, and Christianity on America's high holy day, the 4th of July. Pastor Stephen Spinnenweber dropped in as well.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO3TVYA8anQ

Two OPC pastors and a PCA ruling elder and teaching elder join us to talk about the differences and similarities between two denominations "divided by a common confession." Jim Cassidy, Chris Drew, Joshua Torrey, and Ryan Biese were our guests. Most of us attended (or watched) at least one general assembly in the past month. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT4Wnc74_XE

Here's an extended version (recorded the day after the assembly concluded) of Dr. O. Palmer Robertson's message to the PCA on the occasion of her 50th anniversary. Dr. Robertson had delivered a briefer version at an assembly-wide seminar on June 13, 2023. Thanks to our own Zoe Miller for recording these remarks and to Dr. Robertson for sharing them. Because of positive audience reaction, we have i...

We wrap up the historic Anniversary PCA General Assembly with esteemed ruling elder Mel Duncan AND the Presbygirls AND their pastor husbands! What a show! Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEIgTi3g3yc

Ruling elders Matt Fender and Charlie Nave, and teaching elder Zack Groff join us to review the high points of day two of the PCA General Assembly. And brace yourself for a special live musical performance of a PCA-related instant classic. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5d7Gl41vAw

A great panel of a two ruling elders and one pastor (all members of the PCA General Assembly Overtures Committee) join us to rundown the first day of the 2023 assembly.  Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4jy5t7yFR0

With permission from the  PCA Historical Center  we provide this recording of the first hour and a half of the first PCA General Assembly in 1973. The greater portion is an address by convener/moderator Jack Williamson (a ruling elder and attorney), the text of which can be found  here with other addresses from this historic assembly. (First published February 12, 2021)  https://pcahistory.org/pca...

 Sarah and Zoe are joined by honorary third Presbygirls TE Sean Morris and TE Stephen Spinnenweber for a discussion on women, the pastorate, and creation ordinances. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkX-8N3eeNk

Eminent church historian Dr. Nick Willborn helps explore the roots and founding of the Presbyterian Church in America. Dr. Willborn has been senior pastor of Covenant PCA in Oak Ridge, TN since 2009, and is an author, editor, and veteran professor of church history and historical theology. Links to other shows with Dr. Willborn and/or about the PCA's founding here: https://presbycast.substack.com/...