Three Guys Theologizing (3GT)

The 3GTers welcome Dr. George “Skip” Scipione to this week’s episode! Skip first shares his pastoral pilgrimmage that began at Westminster and ends up at RPTS. But then he and the guys dig into his recently released book The Battle for the Biblical Family.  Dr. Scipione identifies the cultural trends that have led to the demise …

Scott wants to know. Are you a WINO? Westminster In Name Only? The guys have a vigorous discussion about the level of adherance one should have to the confession of faith of his or her church.  Well, actually there is a vigorous discussion after Kyle’s opening monologue! For he lays out very helpfully four different …

Pragmatics. The church can easily begin to do what works rather than what the Lord commands. The guys discuss the various ways the church can fall into the pragmatics trap, from using goofy (even blasphemous!) names for a church coffee shop to promoting a Reformed distinctive over the gospel. As the Cambridge Declaration of the …

What does a really bad cup of coffee and the presence of the Spirit have to do with one another? Nothing. But that’s how this episode starts. Fortunately, it gets better! For from there the guys discuss the presence of the Spirit in the church. The Spirit’s dwelling in the church is defined. The need for …

Scott debuts as a host in this episode by opening the mic! But no, the guys are not doing karaoke (though the pastor does quote a hymn). And no, they are not doing spoken word (that’s just plain funny to think about). Rather, to make theology personal, Scott encourages Kyle and Barry to share what …

These three guys all grew up in churches where infant baptism was a bit of a mystery to them. How can you baptize a baby who has not yet believed in Jesus? Does that not mean infant baptism is gospel-less? The 3GTers answer that last question with a resounding “No!” They eventually learned what covenant …

After a conversation on what Reformed means, the guys follow up with a discussion on covenant theology.  They answer such questions as: What is a covenant? Where do see covenants in the Bible? What is the Covenant of Works? Covenant of Grace? How does the concept of old and new covenants fit with the Biblical …

A listener wrote wanting to know how to give a concise answer to the question, “What does Reformed mean?” He probably asked the wrong guys, for the 3GTers immediately demonstrate the difficulty in giving such an answer as they each take a crack at it! But if you hang with them, eventually answers do emerge! …

With the nation fixated on the sexual assault accusation by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford regarding Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, the 3GTers decide to ask the lawyer among them his thoughts. What is going on at these hearings? What is needed for an accusation such as this to stand? How should these things be processed …

Welcome to the 100th episode of 3GT! The gentlemen have a special surprise for you as they hit triple digits.  The twin brother of Kyle, Pastor Michael Borg, rode into Winchester and joins us for this episode! After finding out who is the oldest, hearing they both are married to a Rachel and have five …

How are Christians to handle the shame they feel? The Avett Brothers sing, Shame, boatloads of shame, Day after day, more of the same. Blame, please lift it off, Please take it off, please make it stop. Though shame is a God-given emotional response to our sins to draw us to Christ, many believers struggle …

With his new book coming out this week, Kyle and Scott interview Barry about Hitting the Marks: Restoring the Essential Identity of the Church.  They ask him such questions as: Why write such a book? What are the marks of the church? How are the classical marks of the church substantiated from Scripture? How can this book …

In this episode the guys pull out their blue banners and wave them proudly…or should we say humbly? Anyway, they converse about the doctrine known as the Mediatorial Kingship of Christ. The pastor leads the charge with all kinds of questions. What is this doctrine? How is is supported Biblically? Do all Reformed Christians believe …

Ever walked into Grandma’s house and been met with the varied, old fragrances of her potpourri concoction? Kyle has, and he’s hoping this episode smells nothing like it. For the guys update you on a variety of matters. Reminders of all that is new at 3GT. Accounts of meeting faithful listeners in a number of …

Yes, a gal joins the guys on this latest episode! Aimee Byrd, co-host of the Mortification of Spin podcast, comes on 3GT to discuss her latest book Why Can’t We Be Friends? regarding friendships between men and women. In our modern context, on the one hand society constantly and boldly sexualizes both our identity and relationships as men and women. On …

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The Earnest movie might have had a twisting plot and focus on humor, but earnest preaching is quite the opposite! The guys engage in lively conversation about what earnestness is in preaching. From defining such qualities as sincerity and seriousness, to recognizing its presence in the sanctuary, to cultivating it in both the preacher and the …

After some playful banter about changing their tagline, the boys get down to the real business at hand. With a lawyer now on board, a question was begging to be asked. Are Christians duty-bound to obey God’s Law? A resounding “Yes!” follows. Precision is sought, as the definition of the word “Law” is given. The …

As the pastor and professor continue to rejoice over having a new parishioner in the fold, the guys interact over the issue of church discipline. When sin is present in the life of a fellow believer, how do you go about the hard work of discipline? Well, as in doing any difficult job, the 3GTers …

Yes, the time has arrived! The pastor and prof finally have found a parishioner willing to join them. You are going to enjoy hearing who he is. Yet there is a conundrum, a coincidence, and a caveat in this episode. The conundrum is that the 3.0 version of 3GT has the guys recording their first …

On this week’s 3GT, the guys welcome the father and son duo Vince and Samuel Ward. They interview these men about their new book Pursuit of Glory, which recounts their time serving on the mission field of South Sudan. In the midst of civil war, idolatry, and poisonous snakes, the Lord has brought salvation to the Dinka …

Though they are still 3GT minus one, the shepherds have sought and found another parishioner who is willing to be on the podcast with them! However, you will have to wait another episode or two to find out who he is. In the meantime, Kyle and Barry dig into a major theme of the book …

That’s what a good name is. For Proverbs 22:1 says, ” A good name is to be more desired than great wealth, favor is better than silver and gold.”  So on this episode of 3GT, Kyle and Barry discuss the topic of a good reputation. After hinting they may have found their new parishioner, the …

What should men consider if sensing a call to the pastorate? What questions should they ask? What should others ask them? Are their good resources to help them discern? Should one go to seminary, and how do you go about pursuing seminary training? Tune in as Barry and Kyle have a serious yet rollicking discussion …

The pastor and professor are still searching for a parishioner, and that has slowed them down a bit. But they are pressing on until the Lord provides! On this episode, Kyle is loaded for bear as he is speaking twice on this topic this summer. So he explains what is meant by God’s glory, and …