Three Guys Theologizing (3GT)

The boys are back! Yes, all of them! After a long hiatus, the pastor is welcomed back by the parishioner and professor on 3GT once again. After their usual banter and seeing the newest tattoo Kyle is sporting, the guys get down to the task at hand. For a listener is seeking counsel, and the …

They’re back! Well, at least two of them are. As this episode explains, each of the three guys have had unusually difficult schedules that have made recording impossible until now. Kyle has had hours devoted to a difficult church matter. Scott is working hard on the campaign trail. And, as he shares on this episode, …

The professor is recording from the Rare Books Room of RPTS where breathing in the rarified air makes him ready to tackle almost any subject. The parishioner is hot on the campaign trail as a tough prosecutor and so he is ready to rumble as well. But they get more than they bargained for with …

Still limping along in biunial fashion, the parishioner and professor decide to talk about the Trinity. Especially, they meditate on a verse describing the Triune God’s work of caring for the church. “Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with …

Not often the home of daily political news, 3GT was given the inside scoop on an exciting development. Our very own Scott J. Hunt is running for Prosecutor for Grant County in Indiana! Having just filed to begin his campaign, Barry is given an exclusive interview with the new candidate. Scott shares what is involved …

With Kyle away, the 3GT minus 1 crew decides to go a bit more tender this episode. For they address the simple yet profound topic of Christian love. In this polarized age that is affecting (infecting?) the church, the guys turn to the Lord’s three-fold command to His disciples to love found in John 13:34-35. …

As staid Presbyterian men, using their bodies in worship it’s not something Scott and Barry think about all that much. But a recent inquiry from a parishioner get them to thinking! For as Paul told the church at Rome “to present their bodies as a living sacrifice,” the guys discuss what he meant by this …

We do it all the time. Listen to sermons, that is. Yet are we listening as we ought? Most preachers behind the pulpit spend a great deal of time preparing to deliver their messages. But what about the other side of the pulpit? How should a congregation listen to those messages? Starting with James’ admonition …

After a holiday hiatus, the boys are back! Well, at least two of them are, as Kyle’s extended hiatus continues. After new year’s greetings, the guys decide to reflect on 2021 with the help of Christianity Today’s Top 20 Stories for the past year. They quickly note these stories were the most popular on CT, …

Do you have a favorite trilogy? George Lucas’ Star Wars? J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings? Perhaps even Ali v. Frazier? Well, on this episode of 3GT we have another legendary trilogy for you. For Dr. Rick Gamble has completed the third volume of The Whole Counsel of God! Rick joins Scott and Barry to …

Though still 3GT-1, Barry and Scott strike up a conversation about church planting. In particular, they discuss the different approaches that can be taken. They begin by sharing their own experiences in church planting, both together as well as individually. From there, the professor quizzes the parishioner on the various models that can be utilized …

With so much heated rhetoric, it’s difficult to have a decent conversation these days. Everyone is shouting and no one is listening. No one seems to know how to disagree peaceably anymore. And with families and friends gathering for Thanksgiving this week, help is needed in having civil discourse instead of civil war! So the …

With the pastor still absent, the parishioner and professor bring on another preacher to fill in. For Lee Hutchings, pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church in North Canton, Ohio, joins the boys to discuss matters in his denomination of the Presbyterian Church in America. Primarily, they discuss the prime numbers of 23 and 37. For two …

Without Kyle around to stir up trouble, Barry and Scott decide to get into some trouble of their own. For on this episode they discuss wives and mothers staying at home. They begin by talking about how controversial this topic can be and why that is so. Next, the guys explain what they are not …

The parishioner and the professor decide to take a virtual walk down the driveway to the mailbox and see what it contains. They read excerpts and respond to questions and issues 3GT listeners have sent in. What types of issues? One newer listener wants to know how someone can listen to older episodes of the …

Once again the parishioner and professor invite another pastor on for tryouts (just kidding, Kyle). For Dr. Matthew Everhard, Senior Pastor of Gospel Fellowship Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Valencia, PA, joins the boys to discuss his new book Holy Living: Jonathan Edwards’s Seventy Resolutions for Living the Christian Life. Matthew introduces the listeners to Jonathan …

Still holding at 3GT minus one, the parishioner and professor invite another guest on this latest episode. They are joined by Laurie Zaffini, who tells of her incredible journey out of the Mormon faith to the true Lord and Savior. Laurie grew up in a large, loving home in Colorado and was raised to be …

This episode is still Borg-less, but it is not pastor-less! For Pastor Martin Blocki joins the prof and parishioner to share his unique story and offer his insights into caring for those caring for others. Martin and his wife, Kathy, were excitedly expecting twin girls just over two decades ago. But tragically, due to a …

On this episode of 3GT, the gentlemen are joined by Naghmeh Panahi. They along with their listeners have the privilege of hearing her share the incredible story of the Lord’s redemption in her life. Born in Iran, Naghmeh moved with her family as a child to the USA and was converted to Christ at age …

“I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” Jesus said this action reveals His true followers from false ones (see Matt. 25:31-46). Every fall across the nation, thousands of college students pour into college campuses from all over the world. If near a campus, does your church welcome these “strangers”? Though still Borg-less, 3GT is …

They are back! Well, at least two of them are. The professor and parishioner resume recording while the pastor continues his needed hiatus. On this episode, Barry actually interviews Scott as he just completed a difficult murder trial involving a child. Scott explains his work as a prosecuting attorney, gives insight into the case, and …

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It’s summertime and that should mean more time for reading. It’s also a good time to remind God’s people to read their Bibles. So consider yourself reminded, and here is some help to encourage you along the way! For the 3GTers discuss on this episode some keys for reading the Bible the way it’s meant …

The parishioner is away celebrating his anniversary with his sweetie, so the pastor and prof have fun sharing what people think Scott looks like from just the sound of his voice. Then they get down to business. Barry and Kyle discuss the significant meeting this month of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in …

After the last episode dealing with congregants and pastors leaving the church, a listener said, “Hey, wait a minute! What about ruling elders?” So the 3GTers added this postscript episode. The segment begins with a reminder about the need and place of ruling elders in the church. The guys explain the stability lay elders bring …