For the Church

Why would we talk about the Resurrection at Advent? This week, Keaton and Seth talk about the implications of the Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus and how it can help us during the Advent season. For more information about Zion Presbyterian Church visit zioncolumbia.org For questions and feedback email keaton.paul@pcazion.org

In the second episode of our Advent series, Keaton and Seth discuss the importance of the Incarnation of Jesus. Why is it so important that Jesus became a man? What does it mean to us now? For more information about Zion Presbyterian Church at zioncolumbia.org For questions and feedback, email keaton.paul@pcazion.org

This week, Pastor Keaton Paul and Seth Scruggs start a new series as we prepare to enter the Advent season. For many, Advent is an ancient celebration that is new to them. This series seeks to explain what Advent is and how and why we celebrate it, starting with the question: what is Advent? Learn more about Zion at zioncolumbia.org For feedback and questions, email keaton.paul@pcazion.org.

Keaton and Seth discuss the 2019 film A Hidden Life along with themes of sacrifice and obedience and a dive into how to watch movies like this. Resources: Brett McCracken on A Hidden Life in The Gospel Coalition A Hidden Life For more information about Zion Presbyterian Church visit www.zioncolumbia.org For questions and feedback contact keaton.paul@pcazion.org.

This week, we continue our At The Movies series with a discussion of the 2019 film A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood . Resources: Video Essay on Intertextuality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeAKX_0wZWY For questions and feedback, email keaton.paul@pcazion.org For more information about Zion Presbyterian Church visit zioncolumbia.org.

This week Keaton and Seth discuss Best Picture winner Everything Everywhere All At Once . Resources: The Gospel Coalition: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/everything-everywhere-all-at-once/ Learn more about Zion Presbyterian Church at zioncolumbia.org.

Keaton and Seth discuss the 2019 film Knives Out and what it shows us about the nature of greed and the human heart. Learn more about Zion Presbyterian Church: zioncolumbia.org For questions and feedback email keaton.paul@pcazion.org Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: youtube.com/@zioncolumbia

Keaton and Seth are joined by Meagen Anderson to talk about the 2023 phenomenon Barbie. It leads to a discussion on what it means to be human and what we can learn from a plastic doll. Learn more about Zion Presbyterian Church at zioncolumbia.org. For questions and feedback: keaton.paul@pcazion.org. Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@zioncolumbia Resources mentioned in this ep...

This week, Seth and Keaton go deep in the desert to discuss the films Dune: Part One and Dune: Part Two. The films open up a conversation about power and what we should look for in leaders. Learn more about Zion Presbyterian Church at zioncolumbia.org For questions and feedback reach out to keaton.paul@pcazion.org Resources: Dune (Book): https://a.co/d/0aLK2gWm Dune: Part One: https://www.imdb.com...

This season on For The Church, we are discussing movies! Keaton Paul and Seth Scruggs introduce the new season with a wide ranging discussion about movies, why we are discussing them, what we will be looking for and more. This season we will be discussing: Dune (Parts One and Two ) Barbie Everything Everywhere All At Once Knives Out A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood A Hidden Life To learn more a...

Pastor Keaton Paul of Zion Presbyterian Church and Seth Scruggs discuss the events of the Presbyterian Church in America's 2024 General Assembly. To read more about the events of the General Assembly go to https://byfaithonline.com/a-summary-of-the-actions-of-the-51st-general-assembly/ More from Ryan Burge on Church Statistics: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/russell-moore-show/p...

This week, Keaton answers listener questions about worship and we give a little bit of a preview of our upcoming summer season. To learn more about Zion Presbyterian Church go to: www.zioncolumbia.org. Resources mentioned in this episode: Confessing the Faith by Chad van Dixhoorn

Keaton and Seth talk with Cam McAulay, Zion's Worship Director, about his background and philosophy around leading worship as well as his favorite hymns and what he hopes people take away from worshiping at Zion. To submit feedback or ask a question, email keaton.paul@pcazion.org. To learn more about Zion Presbyterian Church go to www.zioncolumbia.org.

Keaton and Seth have a conversation with songwriter (and Zion member and worship leader) Logan Peck. They unpack why the church needs new music, Logan's approach to writing songs for different contexts, and whether or not "Reckless Love" is that bad. This episode ends with "Praise the King Upon the Throne," written by Logan Peck for Peck Music Publishing. Listen to the whol...

This week, Keaton and Seth talk about benedictions: what they are, why we use them, and what makes a good one. For more about Zion Presbyterian Church go to www.zioncolumbia.org To send in questions for our Q&A or for feedback, email keaton.paul@pcazion.org. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Lord Bless and Keep You by Mike Glodo God's Big Picture by Vaughn Roberts Christ Centered Wo...

This week, Keaton and Seth discuss the importance of creeds, catechisms, and confessions as well as what they are and some of the historical development behind the confessions we hold to today. To learn more about Zion Presbyterian Church go to www.zioncolumbia.org For feedback and questions, email Keaton at keaton.paul@pcazion.org (00:00) What are creeds, confessions and catechisms? And why do we...

Landon Paul is the director of worship and men's ministry at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church in Knoxville, Tennessee (he also happens to be the brother of our very own Keaton Paul). He sat down with Keaton and Seth to discuss his approach of organizing a worship service for a church of more than 3000 people. They also discuss some of the contrasts between Zion's worship and Cedar Springs...

Keaton and Seth discuss the role sacraments play in our public worship at Zion, why we only have two sacraments (Baptism and the Lord's Supper), and the historical development and theological significance of each sacrament. If you have questions, you can email keaton.paul@pcazion.org For more information, visit www.zioncolumbia.org Resources mentioned in this episode: Westminster Shorter Catec...

Keaton and Seth tackle the topic of preaching in public worship, what it has looked like throughout church history, how to know what a good sermon is, and how to listen to a sermon. For more information about Zion Presbyterian Church visit www.zioncolumbia.org. For feedback and questions, email keaton.paul@pcazion.org. (00:00:00) Introduction (00:10:30) Preaching in the Bible (00:16:30) Expository...

This week Keaton and Seth discuss the role of prayer in public worship and seek to answer some questions surrounding it. (00:00) Introduction (02:20) Prayer in the Bible (13:00) Why pray in public at all? (17:38) Prayer in Public Worship Throughout Church History (36:11) Why read written prayers? (44:02) Different Kinds of Prayer in Our Worship (59:32) Corporate Prayer Resources Mentioned in this...

This week, Keaton and Seth discuss the importance of reading scripture in our weekly public worship. (00:00) Introduction (05:30) Biblical Precedent for Public Reading of Scripture (20:55) History of Reading Scripture in Worship (53:00) How the Bible Should Be Read (01:06:43) What is happening when we read Scripture? Resources referenced in this episode: Christ-Centered Worship by Bryan Chappell O...

Keaton and Seth take on music...why we sing, some of the history of singing and music in the church, and the criteria Zion Church has for the selection of our music. Chapters: (00:02:41) - Why sing? (00:10:15) - What does singing do? (00:30:13) - Singing in Church History (01:03:09) - Why Zion Sings What We Sing Resources: Rhythms of Grace by Mike Cosper For The Glory of God by Daniel Block Come L...

This week, Keaton and Seth talk about liturgy, what it is, and why we do it. They also discuss the differences between high and low churches and dig into some church history to shed some light on why Zion Presbyterian Church does what it does each week. Resources mentioned in this episode: Bryan Chappell: Christ-Centered Worship Mike Cosper: Rhythms of Grace Scene from The Office Douglas McKelvey:...

Keaton and Seth discuss what worship is. They define the differences between broad and narrow worship, horizontal and vertical aspects of worship, the normative and regulative principles, and the elements and conditions of worship. Resources mentioned in this episode: Geerhardus Vos: Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments John Frame: Worship in Spirit and Truth Contemporary Worship Music...

Keaton and Seth begin a new season of For the Church. This season will focus on worship: How we worship, why we worship, how Christians have worshiped through the ages, what the Bible says about worship, and why Zion Presbyterian does the things we do. This episode focuses on why we worship. (00:00) Introduction: Why do we worship? (04:00) We Are All Worshiping Something (08:45) We Are Created for...