Reforming the Ozarks

Dustin and Levi are joined by Pastor Aaron Raines (Christ Church Bentonville) to talk about music and singing in our worship services. Their discussion includes the importance of congregational singing, guidelines and principles for picking good music, and the important role of the Psalms in worship. This episode is part of our LITURGY SERIES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Seth Jernigan, "Psalms f...

Dustin and Levi talk all about prayer in our worship services. Why do we pray? Why are there so many different prayers in the service? What purpose do they serve. This episode is part of our LITURGY SERIES OUR CHURCHES: Christ the King PCA, Joplin Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield

Welcome back to Reforming the Ozarks! In this episode Dustin and Levi pick up the Liturgy series with a discussion on the Call to Worship. What is this part of the service and why do we do it? Isn't it overly formal and unnecessary? Listen to this week's episode for their answers to these questions, and more! MENTIONED ON THE SHOW - Tim Keller sermon: "Call to Worship" from Psalm 147 - "The Histor...

Welcome to Christmas time in the Ozarks! In this episode, Dustin and Levi talk about their church's plans for the season of Advent, Christmas Eve services, their favorite (and not-so favorite hymns), and discuss how you can pick a great Bible reading plan for the upcoming year. BIBLE READING PLANS Redemptive-Historical reading plan - https://glanier.wordpress.com/2018/01/29/a-redemptive-historical...

This is part 2 of Principles of Worship (Part 1: https://youtu.be/9GiAGup4AnM) In this episode, Dustin and Levi talk about the remaining principles of worship. After discussing the foundational principles for worship, they will continue the series on Liturgy by talking about the various elements of worship. PCA Book of Church Order https://www.pcaac.org/bco/ OUR CHURCHES: Christ the King PCA, Jopl...

In this episode, Levi and Dustin talk about the first three of several principles of worship. Reformed worship is regulated by God's Word (Regulative Principle), covenantal, and corporate. Next week, they will discuss the other principles. These episodes are part of a larger series on Liturgy (Order of Worship). PCA Book of Church Order https://www.pcaac.org/bco/ OUR CHURCHES: Christ the King PCA,...

For the first time Dustin and Levi welcome Cody Chapman to the show! Cody served at Christ the King for many years as a pastoral intern and a Ruling Elder before taking a call to be the new Director of Family Discipleship at Westminster PCA in Clinton, SC. He gives an update on his work and ministry out there, and they discuss the benefit of Reformed Theology and liturgical worship both personally...

The guys welcome Rev. Dennis Bullock and Ruling Elder Rick Hutton to the show this week to discuss the importance of Elders serving as shepherds in the church. Dennis and Rick serve at All Saints Reformed Presbyterian Church in Richmond, VA. Learn more about them at https://www.allsaintspres.org/ MENTIONED ON THE SHOW - Timothy Witmer, The Shepherd Leader OUR CHURCHES:Christ the King PCA, Joplin -...

Why do our churches have a liturgy? The word liturgy simply means an order of worship, and every church has one whether they know it or not. In this episode, Dustin and Levi talk about why it's important for churches to have an intentional order to their services to guide us in the worship of God. OUR CHURCHES: Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/ Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield...

Levi and Dustin finish this short series looking at the Solas of the Reformation by talking about soli Deo gloria . What does it look like for ministries, pastors, churches, and all Christians to live in a way that gives glory to God, and to him alone? They seek to answer this question in the latest episode of Reforming the Ozarks. OUR CHURCHES: Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/...

In this episode, Dustin and Levi talk about the next sola of the Reformation, Solus Christus, or Christ Alone. They discuss how Christ is the only Mediator between God and man and the only name under heaven by which we can be saved. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE A Redemptive-Historical Bible Reading Plan - https://glanier.wordpress.com/2018/01/29/a-redemptive-historical-bible-reading-plan/ Poor Bishop...

Dustin and Levi discuss the vital importance of faith alone that justifies and saves. They talk about the importance of saving faith, its biblical definition, and why this doctrine brings comfort to believers. REFORMED FELLOWSHIP OF JOPLIN CELEBRATION https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnff8d3VG0g OUR CHURCHES: Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/ Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield -...

In this episode Dustin and Levi give a quick recap of the recent Hills and Plains Presbytery meeting, and then discuss the next sola of the reformation, Sola Gratia, or Grace Alone. OUR CHURCHES: Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/ Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/

Dustin and Levi talk about the first of the five Solas of the Reformation: Sola Scriptura, or Scripture alone. Even though we confess that Scripture is our only infallible authority for the church today, it is not the only authority. There is still a place for creeds and confessions, which are helpful and faithful summaries of Scripture, but never equal to Scripture's authority itself. OUR CHURCHE...

In this episode Dustin and Levi discuss how Christians can offer struggle with a sense of guilt, and how the gospel provides powerful assurance of our salvation. OUR CHURCHES: Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/ Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/

In this episode Dustin and Levi talk about some of the distinctives of Reformed Worship and why it is a blessing to the church and God's people. OUR CHURCHES: Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/ Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/ FURTHER READING: Terry Johnson, Reformed Worship: Worship That Is According to Scripture Jonty Rhodes, Reformed Worship...

What does the Bible say about the officers in the church? Do churches need Elders and Deacons? What roles and ministries do they serve? In this episode of Reforming the Ozarks, pastors Dustin and Levi discuss the importance of both Elders and Deacons for churches to function well. OUR CHURCHES: Christ the King PCA, Joplin Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield LEARN MORE CTK Sermon Series on the Churc...

Welcome back to Reforming the Ozarks! In this episode, Dustin and Levi share updates about everything that's going on at Gospel Fellowship in Springfield, and Christ the King in Joplin. They also provide a look ahead and their plans for new episodes. OUR CHURCHES: Christ the King PCA, Joplin Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield

Welcome to Reforming the Ozarks! We are a brand new podcast bringing you biblical teaching and Reformed theology to fulfill the Great Commission in Southwest Missouri. In this first episode, Pastors Levi and Dustin talk about their ministries and how they came to be part of confessional and Reformed churches, as well as a preview for what to expect from upcoming episodes. OUR CHURCHES: Christ the...