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presbycastThe PCA General Assembly That Was w/Mel Duncan & Nick BullockAI enhancement helped us overcome an audio disaster (which we explain in the intro and allows us to share this conversaton with long-time ruling elder Melton Duncan and pastor Nick Bullock, who joined us for a review of the just-completed PCA in Chattanooga, TN and for a preview of the PCA study committees just instituted, including one on Christian Nationalism. Special thanks to Stephen Spinnenweber for allowing us to turn his luxury suite into Presbycast Studio Two for the week. Mel Duncan is a cradle presbyter who serves Calvary Presbytery as clerk and is on staff as...2025-06-271h 18presbycastAnd So It Begins: PCA General Assembly Overtures...So FarPastors Matt Adams and Scott Edburg joined us for a surprisingly salty first look at the 22 overtures to the PCA General Assembly received thus far. Track here: https://pcaga.org/resources/#overtures Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITATv8zYZ6M Substack article re: Christian Nationalism study committees: https://presbycast.substack.com/p/who-knows-about-christian-nationalism2025-03-201h 16presbycastA Radio Comedy & a Reformed AppreciationThe Presbycast Radio Players stage a silly live radio remote from the fictional Xanders's Xian Lifestyle Store and then express their appreciation for their respective Reformed churches. Come for the fun, stay for the encouragement. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_PGE6lFNWo 2025-01-281h 15presbycastMachen Vs. Mathews in St. Louis - A Time CapsuleBrad reads and expands upon his short Substack piece prompted by 1926 newspaper ads about dueling sermons from J. Gresham Machen and a Social Gospeler in St. Louis. Read the article and see the ads: https://presbycast.substack.com/p/a-presbyterian-historical-snippet. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZf6pe7R5fU2025-01-2029 min
The HeidelblogPresbycast: Weird But Welcoming, Ordinary But Accessible Means Of GraceDr Clark joins HRA board member Brad Isbell, Presbycast co-host Wresbyterian, and HB contributor Sean Morris to discuss a recent episode in the Ordinary Means series. Here is the episode audio in its native habitat. For future reference, here is the HB . . . Continue reading →2025-01-0300 min
The HeidelblogPresbycast: Weird But Welcoming, Ordinary But Accessible Means Of GraceDr Clark joins HRA board member Brad Isbell, Presbycast co-host Wresbyterian, and HB contributor Sean Morris to discuss a recent episode in the Ordinary Means series. Here is the episode audio in its native habitat. For future reference, here is the HB . . . Continue reading →2025-01-031h 35The HeidelblogWith Presbycast For Festivus 2024Dr Clark joins HRA board members Brad Isbell, Dr Dan Borvan, Chris Gordon, as well as Presbycast co-host Wresbyterian, and HB contributors Sean Morris, Zoe Miller, and remarkably, the late Dr Martyn Lloyd-Jones to air grievances and to crack jokes as we . . . Continue reading →2024-12-2700 minThe HeidelblogWith Presbycast For Festivus 2024Dr Clark joins HRA board members Brad Isbell, Dr Dan Borvan, Chris Gordon, as well as Presbycast co-host Wresbyterian, and HB contributors Sean Morris, Zoe Miller, and remarkably, the late Dr Martyn Lloyd-Jones to air grievances and to crack jokes as we . . . Continue reading →2024-12-271h 35presbycastELECTION TACO TUESDAY '24 - The Full Rogan At LastBecause we didn't want to watch election coverage we talked about tacos...and the election and politics...and the church...for three hours. From Nixon to Mexican cheeses to church fellowship meal menus—we covered it all. Consume this content at your own risk. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/live/8HzTh_dnvxs "What Did Machen Eat?" article: https://presbycast.substack.com/p/what-did-machen-eat2024-11-063h 06presbycast16 Thoughts for Christian Citizens as November 5th LoomsPastor Job Dalomba joins us to talk about living in tumultuous political times, being neigborly, and applying Reformed theological truths. Based on: https://presbycast.substack.com/p/16-thoughts-for-christian-citizens Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Azc6QRsbCWs2024-10-241h 20
presbycastFATHERS & BROTHERS: "A Gallon of Rocky Road" - Dr. Nick Willborn talks to Jim McCarthyDr. C.N. "Nick" Willborn has pastored Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) since 2009 and continues to teach at Reformed seminaries as an adjunct after teaching full time for a number of years. Dr. Willborn's many previous sermons and presentations on Presbycast may be found here. Special thanks to Nathan Clark George for our opening and closing instrumental. Nathan serves as the Pastor of Worship alongside Kevin DeYoung at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, NC. You can access Nathan's fantastic catalog here. 2024-10-012h 03presbycastSinging & Playing Through the Trinity Psalter Hymnal w/TJ HallettTJ Hallett joins us to talk (and sing) about his Trinity Psalter Hymnal video and guitar chords project. You'll be encouraged by his love for psalms, singing, and congregational praise. Pastor Sean Morris, a regular guest, brings his musical and biblical knowledge to bear as well. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1E2C4dl8cJ0 Previous TPH show with Danny Olinger: https://presbycast.libsyn.com/the-trinity-psalter-hymnal-the-church-wdanny-olinger / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGEdxT8fDeU&t=0s https://www.trinitypsalterhymnal.org/ 2024-09-251h 19presbycastThe Presby Hawt Ones Sauce Review Show w/Camden Bucey & FriendsReformed Forum major domo Camden Bucey and a brigade of hot sauce veterans join us to talk heat, theology, and life. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcftXn38HCM (episode is uniquely suited to video....tears, etc.) Machen food article: https://presbycast.substack.com/p/what-did-machen-eat2024-09-041h 29presbycastOf Scots-Irish Chieftains & Hillbilly Ideals - An Essay on Trump & His PeopleThis is a reading of "Of Scots-Irish Chieftains & Hillbilly Ideals," an essay Brad wrote about Donald Trump's followers—who they are and why they are drawn to him. Read on Substack: https://presbycast.substack.com/p/of-scots-irish-chieftains-and-hillbilly2024-07-1724 minpresbycastThe PCA Eras Tour w/Dominic Aquila - Where Are We Now?Dr. Dominic Aquila joins us to assess the latest PCA General Assembly in the context of the entire 51-year context of the Presbyterian Church in America. Brad's recent article (below) was our jumping-off point. Dr. Aquila is a former moderator of the assembly, a former long-time Standing Judicial Commission member, and is currently a pastor, church history professor, and editor of The Aquila Report. He has been active in each decade of PCA history. Read: https://presbycast.substack.com/p/the-pca-eras-tourwhere-are-we-now Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1-ww4sy-a42024-06-271h 28presbycastWestminster Standard Podcast on "Jesus Calling" and the PCAThis is a re-post of an excellent interview from Ryan Biese on the Westminster Standard with his wife Ann Biese, Sarah Morris on the book "Jesus Calling" and its connection to the PCA. Original show notes: In 2004 Covenant Seminary Graduate and MTW Missionary Sarah Young Published Jesus Calling, a daily devotional written in the first person as if Jesus were speaking directly to the reader. But the words were not those of Christ, but the private thoughts and reflections of the author. Since the time of publication, Young's book has sold more than 45 million copies m...2024-05-291h 20presbycastStress, Slopes, History, and Growth - What's Shaking in the Churches w/DG Hart & FriendsHillsdale professor and church historian D.G. Hart joins us along with pastor Matt Adams, OPCer Tim Hopper, and the lovely Zoe to consider movement, changes, and directions in the presbyterian and Reformed churches...and some of the news is good! Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw29IYpE-Nc Article mentioned: https://presbycast.substack.com/p/why-a-church-joined-the-pca-41-years 2024-05-231h 39presbycastContemporary Questions: How Should We (and Our Neighbors) Then Worship?Four of our friends joined us to talk about worship—our own and that of our neighbors. Drs. R. Scott Clark and Harrison Perkins, and small-church ministers Aaron DeBoer and Zach Byrd made up a geographically and denominationally diverse panel of earnest, pastoral and learned men. This article by Brad was our jumping off point: https://presbycast.substack.com/p/contemporary-question-is-it-worship Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cyc2AtUc0ZA2024-04-051h 34presbycastAmerica's High Holy Day: Punting on the 4th CommandmentThree pastors and a Presbygirl joined us examine the state of the Christian Sabbath and what the church does with America's holiest day—Super Bowl Sunday. PCA pastors Derrick Brite, Stephen Spinnenweber, and Ryan Biese, plus Presbygirl Zoe Miller populated our presby panel. This is the article we discussed: https://presbycast.substack.com/p/chariots-of-hire Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlH4f9gxp2I2024-02-091h 48presbycastTrue Confessions & Exceptional Issues in the PCAPCA pastors Zack Groff, Matt Adams, and Jared Nelson, and ruling elder Chuck Murphy join us to cover a wide variety of 2024 issues (worship directories, exceptions, confessions, and catechisms) as Presbycast returns from holiday hiatus. Watch: https://youtu.be/X6skScJIztM?t=21 Referenced article by Harrison Perkins: https://www.academia.edu/39872519/Images_of_Christ_and_the_Vitals_of_the_Reformed_System2024-01-121h 44The HeidelblogBetter Late Than Never . . . Presbycast's Survival Guide For 2024Dr Clark joins hosts Brad (Chortles Weakly) Isbell, Wresbyterian, and Presbycast guests pastor Job Dalomba and Sean Moore to have some fun and to talk about how to prepare for the craziness that 2024 promises to bring. Subscribe to the Presbycast in . . . Continue reading →2024-01-051h 29
Kingdom Polemics1646 Presby vs 2023 PresbyIn this episode of Kingdom Polemics, your host Aldo Leon offers insightful commentary on a recent Presbycast podcast episode titled "Surviving Thanksgiving...and Prepping for 2024" (https://presbycast.libsyn.com/surviving-thanksgivingand-prepping-for-2024), featuring guests Dr. R. Scott Clark, Job Dalomba, and Mayor Sean. Aldo delves into the discussion, addressing the critique of Christian nationalism and Presbycast's reluctance to engage in certain conversations. Throughout the episode, he underscores the significance of reformed theology and expresses optimism for the evolution of viewpoints within Presbycast.Key points covered in this episode:Christian Nationalism: Pastor Leon navigates through his differences and alignments...2023-12-201h 54presbycastFESTIVUS 2023 with Dan Borvan and Friends!A tradtion unlike any other: Presbycast and real fake holiday Festivus with Dan Borvan, Zoe Miller, and Chris Drew. We aired grievances and laud feats of strength! Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CY-26NuPMs2023-12-201h 31The HeidelblogWith Presbycast On Cancel Culture And Calvinist PiratesAs always we had a good time on the old Presbycast Hayride, Jamboree, and Barn Dance. Chortles told us the story of the Huguenot Pirates—real pirates, not "piratical" pretenders hitting defense flower vases with baseball bats or setting harmless grass alight—and the . . . Continue reading →2023-11-111h 39The HeidelblogWith Presbycast On Their 500th EpisodeScott Clark joins D. G. Hart, HRA board member Brad Isbell, Wresbyterian, and a cast of characters (for 2 hours!) to celebrate the zaniness that is the Presbycast. Continue reading →2023-10-231h 47presbycastBreaking the 500 Barrier - Let the Show Roll On w/Our Best FriendsPresbycast has passed the 500-show mark a little more than 7 years into its existence. We are joined by some of our most special friends, including D.G Hart, R. Scott Clark, Zoe, Amish Ambush, and Chris Drew. Hear clips from our first show and a couple of our most significant or notorious shows. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jdeH8XnOdo2023-10-031h 47presbycastPre-500+ Episode Saturday Night Musical CelebrationWe'll soon celebrate 500+ episodes and what better way to warm up than with 29 tunes from the Presbycast bumper music vinyl vault? Watch: https://www.youtube.com/live/Sf2OfMobVdg?si=G31Ch6f_vSEDmx9l2023-10-011h 45
presbycastDr. O. Palmer Robertson -- Memories of the PCA's Founding, Aspirations for Her FutureHere'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 included introductory and concluding remarks from our host and panel (Zoe Miller, and pastors Ryan Biese and Zack Groff) as well. You may view Dr. Robertson's shorter GA presentation here: https://youtu.be/XgO2dk41...2023-06-171h 04presbycastPRESBYCAST CLASSIC: Time Capsule - 1st PCA General Assembly, 1973With 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/ga/index.html https://www.pcahistory.org/pca/ga/1st_pcaga_addresses.pdf2023-06-091h 28presbycastThe Genesis of the PCA w/Dr. Nick WillbornEminent 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/p/the-genealogy-of-the-pca2023-06-071h 46presbycastThe Genealogy of the PCA w/Dr. Nick WillbornDr. Nick Willborn helps explore US presbyterian history from 1706 to the middle of the 20th century as we trace the roots of the Presbyterian Church in America, a denomination that turns 50 this year. This is the first of two parts, the next of which will examine the genesis and early years of the PCA. Dr. Willborn is 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 about the PCA's founding here: https...2023-04-131h 33presbycastJon Payne & Mel Duncan on the 2023 GRN ConferenceLeaders of the Gospel Reformation Network join us to talk about the 2023 GRN national conference May 3 and 4 in Charlotte, NC. Jon Payne and Mel Duncan talk about the organization's history, purpose, and future and about the speakers and topics slated for the May conference. Learn more at: GRN National Conference (May 3-4) | Gospel Reformation Network. Get 10% of the registration fee by using the promo code PRESBYCAST. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/live/9YhwbBR_cys?feature=share2023-03-241h 07
Presbyterian & Reformed ChurchmenMachen’s Relevance 100 years later with Brad IsbellMachen-o-phile Brad Isbell and George Sayour discuss J. Gresham Machen's "Christianity and Liberalism" and its relevance for us 100 years later. Here's a related article Brad wrote: https://presbycast.substack.com/p/machen-was-doomed-but-the-pca-is
Brad Isbell is the co-host of Presbycast: https://presbycast.libsyn.com/2023-02-211h 20
Balm in GileadPresbycast Crossover – Music for the Church and the Christian
Chortles Weakly and Wresby of the excellent Presbycast podcast join us to talk all things Christian music—from the business, to worship, to personal devotions and even for entertainment purposes. We had a lot of fun…maybe a little too much! Be sure to subscribe to their show: https://presbycast.libsyn.com/ Watch the show: https://youtu.be/s_aOPPt1gc4
We begin our discussion with Brett McCracken’s recent article for TGC, Best Christian Music of 2022, and we have a few questions.
Is the music coming from an earnest desire to glorify Christ and an authe...2023-01-101h 37
Presbyterian & Reformed ChurchmenBrad Isbell, Presbycast, MORE, and RE AdvicePastor George interviews Ruling Elder Brad Isbell. Brad is the Host or Presbycast, the #1 Podcast in the PCA and on the Board of Directors of MORE. In this discussion, Brad explains how and why he became a Presbyterian and shares advice for Ruling Elders on how to be engaged denominationally.
Gospel Reformation Network Distinctives - https://gospelreformation.net/purpose/
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On Being Presbyterian with Ryan Biese on Presbycast
https://presbycast.libsyn.com/an-unapologetic-apologetic-for-confident-presbyterianism
https://presbycast.libsyn.com/worship-and-reformation-wpastor-ryan-biese
2022-12-211h 14presbycastSaturday Night Gospel TunesEnjoy (if so inclined) a few favorite tunes in the Presbycast genre—some standards plus a full-length LP by Ralph Trotto that is equal parts standard gospel (heavy on the maudlin morality tale songs) and impressive guitar numbers. Watch: https://youtu.be/6A4sr0-_JVY2022-11-1353 minpresbycastPresbycast Space Cantina: Listeners & Regulars UniteAnother wide-ranging discussion with about 10 of our regulars and friends. From sacraments to surveys, from the Lord's Day to Le Mis...we covered some ground and had a good time. Watch: https://youtu.be/4UTF-_JmKQk2022-09-301h 40
Distilling TheologyEp. 98: Presbyterian Polity w/ Presbycast // Tasting Evan Williams White LabelBlake and Justin are joined by Chortles Weakly and Wresbyterian of Presbycast to discuss Presbyterian Polity. The group sip Evan Williams White Label before diving into a primer on what exactly makes Presbyterians Presbyterian, and talking a bit about how that plays out practical in the local, regional, and national levels.The full length discussion went for nearly two hours over on Patreon!Enjoy extended episodes, watch us live stream our episodes before they are released, and get access to exclusive bonus content on Patreon, starting at just $4.99 per month: https://patreon.com/distillingtheologyJoin...2022-09-271h 13
Gospel on TapResponse to Presbycast Intinction DebatePastor Aldo Leon, along with Pastor George Sayour and Pastor Ryan Biese discuss and respond to a recent podcast from Presbycast entitled, " The Second Presburg Colloquy: Radney and Gleason on Intinction and Tiers." So that you may follow the conversation a link to the Presbycast is provided below:Link to Presbycast (YouTube): https://youtu.be/c3OYgO6XFpgOur Podcast Archive is located at https://reformationmiami.org/got2022-09-2449 min
Reformed ForumThe Perils of Naming a DenominationBrad Isbell (@ChortlesWeakly) briefly steps away from the General Assembly floor, Twitter, and Presbycast to jump on another podcast mic to speak with Camden Bucey about the PCA General Assembly and the storied histories of naming the OPC and the PCA. Mr. Isbell is a ruling elder at Covenant PCA in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Along with @Wresbyterian, he hosts Presbycast. He recently wrote, "What's in a Denominational Name?" for the Nicotine Theological Journal. The article has also been published at The Aquila Report.2022-06-2455 min
presbycast6th Anniversary Music Pre-ShowHere we go—more than one hour of music from the Presbycast genre: some real gems and some truly frightening stuff in celebration of six years of podcasting. 2022-06-031h 14presbycast"Paul the Presbyterian" by Hungarian Pastor Peter SzaboThis sermon based on Acts 13:1-3 by Pastor Peter Szabo of Budapest, Hungary was preached on April 24, 2022 at Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Oak Ridge, TN. Szabo is a minister in the Reformed Presbyterian Church in Central and Eastern Europe (RPCCEE) and has been interviewed on two previous Presbycast shows.2022-04-2530 minpresbycastRe-Framing Machen's Machen's Warrior Children w/DG Hart & RS ClarkThe recent republication of John Frame's article "Machen's Warrior Children" by a PCA blog spurred our discussion of the merits, relevance and context of the piece with two men who were "there when it happened"—church historians and serial Presbycast guests D.G. Hart and R. Scott Clark, together for the first time. Article: https://www.semperref.org/articles/machens-warrior-children2022-04-152h 06
presbycastPRESBYGIRLS - How Presbyterian Government Protects MembersZoe and Sarah are joined by Sarah's husband pastor Sean Morris and his fellow PCA pastor Stephen Spinnenweber for a discussion of how presbyterian church government ought to protect members and why it sometimes fails to do so. In a clear tribute to early Presbycast shows, the Presbygirls treat us to a bit of challenging audio...just like old times.2022-04-061h 28presbycastMusic Show - Strange Tunes for Stranger PilgrimsOh nothin', just 22 amazing tunes from the alternately dark, sincere, entertaining, confused, and confusing musical underbelly of 20th-century American Christianity with context and commentary only Presbycast can (or would) provide.2022-03-211h 24
presbycastRiding w/CW: PCA's Struggle -- SSAity & the LaityBrad drives to work and talks about the clergy-laity divide over Revoice, Side B, and SSA issues in the PCA. Referenced articles: https://news.yahoo.com/im-gay-celibate-pastor-conservative-120126716.html https://presbycast.substack.com/p/a-minute-with-the-minutes2022-01-1237 minpresbycastPastor Andy Webb on His New ARP HomeErstwhile PCA stalwart Andy Webb explains his rationale for decamping to the ARP and why he enjoys it there. The reasons he gives will be familiar to Presbycast listeners, but you'll want to hear him tell this story.2021-11-2249 minpresbycastWRESBYcast of HorrorWresby and some miscreants rate horror movies for hours...that's it, that's the show. CW wasn't there because DIDN'T SEE IT. This was our WE HAVE TO DO THIS OR WE LOSE THE YOUNG PEOPLE show...so truly the most revivalist-culturalist Presbycast ever. And since all horror movies are just morality plays it is also our most pietistic show.2021-10-292h 42presbycastPastor Aldo Leon on the PCA General AssemblyPastor Aldo Leon of Pinelands PCA in Miami, FL shares his report and perspective on the 2021 PCA General Assembly. We hope to have Aldo on Presbycast soon for a full show. 2021-07-1425 min
Restless: Raw, Unscripted, Reformed RadioA 'Half Rogan' with Wresby of the PresbycastWe figured this Restless Summer you were missing those Joe Rogan Podcasts since he went Spotify only. So we recorded a long laid back interview with Wresby of the Presbycast
We talk how this one time YRR guy at a church called the Rock became a TR member of an OPC church. So sit back and listen to what you call three guys talking to each other.
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presbycastPresbycast Cantina #2 - Politics, Fun Baptists, Presby PerplexitiesWell, it was a variety show with variety...from the smart (presby political thinker Forfare Davis) to the dumb (April Fools' Day humor...baptists), from 'Merica music to the perplexities of presbyterianism. 2021-04-022h 06Restless: Raw, Unscripted, Reformed RadioRestless on the Presbycast Crossover EventThis is not a normal Restless Episode.
This is the North Invading the South, as the Restless guys were guest on the long running truly Presbyterian podcast: The Presbycast. Pastor Michael has been a listener of theirs for a while and they regularly talk about the facets of New Calvinism.
So if you have nearly two hours join listen to us join the morning drive radio of presbyterianism. Non-presby listener discretion is advised.
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presbycastCantina #1 - Common Grace, Music, and PizzaThe first ever Presbycast Cantina with guests Drs. Darryl G. Hart and R. Scott Clark and several listeners via Discord. We covered a wide range of subjects and enjoyed some vintage Xian music...and had fun with baptists.2021-02-171h 56presbycastBonus Content: Smith on the History of Presbyterian WorshipA talk by the late Dr. Morton H. Smith on the history of presbyterian worship (with an emphasis on worship developments in the PCA) from the 2003 Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary theology conference. Dr. Smith taught at GPTS until his death in 2017. He was the founding professor of Reformed Theological Seminary and was the first stated clerk of the PCA. In the Presbycast archives you will find a biographical series on Dr. Smith. This recording used with the kind permission of GPTS. 2021-01-291h 12presbycastWith the Guilt, Grace, Gratitude guysWe recently enjoyed talking with Nick Fullwiler and Peter Bell of the Guilt, Grace, Gratitude podcast about the origins of Presbycast, that hardscrabble presby life, and much more. Be sure to subscribe to their fine show. 2021-01-151h 27
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These are all pressing questions in the Reformed world, find out the a...2021-01-091h 25presbycastBest of Presbycast: Tiny Church Nation w/Chris Drew (2017)For the benefit of newer listeners or those with short memories, this is another "Best of" encore presentation from 2017, when Chris Drew, pastor of a small church, joined us talk about the small church experience. Chris has joined us many times since, but this show got lots of positive reaction three and a half years ago.2020-12-291h 32presbycastBest of Presbycast: Lost Sheep w/R. Scott Clark (2017)For the benefit of newer listeners or those with short memories, this is our first "Best of" encore presentation. Originally posted 2/1/2017, Dr. R. Scott Clark of Westminster Seminary California joins us to talk about his article "When Confessional P & R Congregations Do Not Exist Or Disappoint" about the lost sheep who struggle to find a confessional church in their area. Article here: https://heidelblog.net/2017/01/confessional-pr-congregations-disappoint-not-exist/2020-12-221h 06
presbycastFestivustravaganza 2020 w/Dan BorvanIt's the most Presbycast time of the year! Our annual Festivus show features pastor Dan Borvan and show pal Amish Ambush. We actually talked about important stuff -- worship, the church, and liberty. We also had a good time airing grievances and lauding feats of strength.2020-12-161h 50
Mortification of SpinPresbycast and MORE in the PCAThe dispute between our hosts about which denomination is the greatest in the kingdom of God—the OPC or the PCA—might never end. Aiming to minimize any controversy and tension within the denomination, we bring in a sound-minded PCA southern gentleman to share some good news.
Brad Isbel is a ruling elder in his church, one of the hosts of the podcast Presbycast (where he’s AKA “Chortles Weakly”), and the director of MORE in the PCA, which is the topic of the day.
What is MORE in the PCA, how did it start, and what does it seek to accomplish? ...2020-12-0230 minpresbycastPresbyterian in Albania w/Pastor Albert KonaPresbyterian church planter Albert "Berti" Kona of Durres, Albania joins us to tell his amazing story and manages to inspire, warn, and amuse us along the way. This type of show is why Presbycast exists -- don't miss a minute of it. Support for the church in Albania can be sent to Woodruff Road Presbyterian (PCA) in Greenville, SC.2020-11-192h 08presbycastRCW - Of Cities and SeekersAre cities the best place to plant churches and "do evangelism"? Does the city breed spiritual seekers? A series of Tim Keller tweets prompted this morning commute monologue. Some links: https://twitter.com/timkellernyc/status/1317865570373685250?s=20 https://twitter.com/timkellernyc/status/1318213202862288896?s=20 Presbycast on cities: https://presbycast.libsyn.com/of-cities-and-schemes-with-sean https://www.movementday.com/ 2020-10-2035 minpresbycastThe Theology of BBQDespites some technical issues (improves greatly after about 20 minutes) we pulled off a show only Presbycast would or could do: We talk about the theology of fire and meat with butcher-seminarian Ben. There will never be another show like this one. We guarantee it. 2020-10-151h 41presbycastRiding w/CW - Showdown at the GCC Corral?CW monologues about the conflict between LA County authorities and John MacArthur's Grace Community Church...and what it might mean for all of us. Audio tweets: https://twitter.com/presbycast/status/1305203213067522049?s=20 LA County worship "protocol": http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/docs/protocols/Reopening_PlacesofWorship.pdf2020-09-1430 minpresbycastSPECIAL: Transmission from 2027Silent Topher's wifi toaster opened up a time travel portal and we were able to download an episode of Presbycast from 2027...and it's not pretty. 2020-07-1342 minpresbycastRevoice Revisited w/Jared Moore & Josh GielowWe return to Revoice with Dr. Jared Moore and Josh Gielow. Jared wrote a doctoral dissertation on the movement and Josh attended the 2018 Revoice conference. See Jared's articles and his dissertation at the following links: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, SBTS dissertation Here's the Revoice FAQ: https://revoice.us/about/faq/ Here's our original Revoice show with Josh: http://presbycast.libsyn.com/the-revoice-conference-an-attendees-view2020-05-271h 38presbycastBar-B-Q(uarantine) Live ShowCW thought it would be a great idea to pass the day of quarantine by streaming Presbycast music while he smoked some pork...for 8 hours and 45 minutes! Don't worry, we've edited it down to a few songs, a 1960s Lutheran freak show, a chat with Wresby and his uncle Joe, a call from BL, and a discussion with R. Scott Clark about "virtual communion." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74jsqTanKnA2020-03-292h 05
presbycastPresby Night Live! A Music ShowGather round the internet machine with CW and Wresby and enjoy some Presbycast gospel music of the 60s and 70s small-time, regional, vanity press variety in high-quality mono! View the proceedings with album art visuals on YouTube.2020-02-101h 35presbycastDominic Aquila on the Revoice OverturesDr. Dominic Aquila of Aquila Report fame joins us to talk about the early overtures that seek to address the Revoice controversy in the PCA. Here are relevant links: https://revoice.us/ https://www.theaquilareport.com/savannah-river-presbytery-requests-the-48th-pca-general-assembly-to-assume-jurisdiction-over-the-missouri-presbytery-issue/ https://www.theaquilareport.com/savannah-river-presbytery-requests-the-48th-pca-general-assembly-to-assume-jurisdiction-over-the-missouri-presbytery-issue/ https://mopres.org/safari/article/44.html UPDATE: https://twitter.com/presbycast/status/1222943907568406530 2020-01-301h 17
presbycastTHE REFORMED MILLENNIAL - Critical TheoryIntroducing a new show on the Presbycast feed: The Reformed Millennial with seminarians Charles and Dale. In their first show they talk about critical race theory and the gospel. https://reformedmillennial.com/2020-01-0500 min
presbycastMusic and more on a Saturday nightHere's the full audio of a live show experiment with more than an hour of music from the Presbycast bumper music genre, a couple of entertaining clips from IFB Preacher Clips, and a brief chat with listener Cicero. 2019-11-201h 30
presbycastYo, Presbycast Raps...with KdubtruWe spend some time with rapper @Kdubtru and world premier his new song "Woke-anda" on a special Sunday night show. We talk about the church, rap music, social justice, Kanye, and more. Follow Kdub here and check out his video channel here. 2019-10-071h 05
presbycastThe Confacruise Call-In ExtravaganzaHere's a show that will make little sense to our non-Twitter listeners, but do do listen to the first 15 minutes to hear the announcement of our upcoming special event: The Presbycast Confacruise. Thanks to a host of Twitter friends who joined us to help design the worst imaginable Christian conference/festival.2019-08-141h 42
presbycastRadio Presbycast 2 -- Another Music ShowDescend into the dark and confusing world of Presbycast bumper music...again. In high-fidelity, long-play stereo! BONUS: See the real Silent Topher here (on mandolin): https://vimeo.com/2168521152019-07-152h 02presbycastThe Show About the ShowThe guys get together live and local at Wresby's house and talk about Presbycast's untimely birth and third(!) anniversary, their favorite podcasts, and grilling...pizza.2019-07-0857 min
presbycastAudiobook: The New Evangelical Social Gospel, part 3 of 3Presbycast presents "The New Evangelical Social Gospel" by Dr. Roger and Dianne Smallings, PCA missionaries to Latin America in three parts. This book is available for free at the Smallings' website and on Amazon for Kindle. The work is read by Noel Henley. We thank the Smallings for their permission to distribute this timely work.2019-05-251h 02
presbycastAudiobook: The New Evangelical Social Gospel, part 2 of 3Presbycast presents "The New Evangelical Social Gospel" by Dr. Roger and Dianne Smallings, PCA missionaries to Latin America in three parts. This book is available for free at the Smallings' website and on Amazon for Kindle. The work is read by Noel Henley. We thank the Smallings for their permission to distribute this timely work.2019-05-241h 08
presbycastAUDIOBOOK: The New Evangelical Social Gospel, part 1of 3Presbycast presents "The New Evangelical Social Gospel" by Dr. Roger and Dianne Smallings, PCA missionaries to Latin America in three parts. This book is available for free at the Smallings' website and on Amazon for Kindle. The work is read by Noel Henley. We thank the Smallings for their permission to distribute this timely work.2019-05-221h 05
presbycastFire at Notre Dame - the Church and Her BuildingsWe discuss the fire at Notre Dame in Paris and the church's relationship to her buildings in this special PRESBYCAST SPECIAL REPORT.2019-04-171h 08
presbycastPresbycast Theater 3000Our friends Amish Ambush and D-bag Worship Guy join us to examine the epic, unbelievable 1969 Southern Baptist musical "Happening Now!" by Bob Oldenburg. There's no describing this -- you just have to jump in and hang on.2019-04-051h 59
presbycastThe Show About Nothing...and EverythingShow ombudsman Amish Ambush joins for the show that nearly didn't happen thanks to our producer Silent Topher's dodgy 1984 Dodge Omni. We talk about a few current issues and ideas for future episodes and permutations of the Presbycast franchise. The Dude, Donnie, and Walter have nothing on this trio.2018-12-141h 04
presbycastThe Mortification of Presbycast -- Todd & CW talk worshipThis is the famous lost recording -- a failed session for Mortification of Spin with Todd Pruitt, deep-sixed not because of its content but because of audio equipment failure. Not good enough for MoS, but TOTALLY GOOD ENOUGH FOR PRESBYCAST. The good news is you can hear Todd well and he's really good on the subject of worship.2018-12-1129 minpresbycastDG Hart on Social Justice & the PCA at 45Dr. D.G. Hart of Hillsdale College joins us to talk about social justice in the church and his recent piece on his side blog Putting the Protest Back in Protestant -- plus Weird Reformed Twitter edgelords @seansgame and @pseudoABoethius join the panel to question Dr. Hart and to discuss the 45th anniversary of the Presbyterian Church in America. https://www.patreon.com/presbycast https://ko-fi.com/presbycast2018-12-051h 46
presbycastPresbycast Radio -- The Music ShowDescend into the dark and confusing world of Presbycast bumper music...2018-11-101h 16
presbycastReformation Worship w/Dr. David HallWe preview the 2018 Reformation Worship Conference with Dr. David Hall of Midway PCA in Powder Springs, GA (October 18-21). Presbycast will again attend this conference and interview some of the speakers and attendees. Learn more or register at the conference website. 2018-09-1844 min
presbycastRiding w/CW -- A Visit to the ARP General SynodRide with Brad as he talks about his visit to the 2018 Associate Reformed Presbyterian General Synod, compares it to the PCA General Assembly, and previews Presbycast's PCAGA plans. More about the ARP: http://arpchurch.org/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Associate_Reformed_Presbyterian_Church Clarifying/corrected info from a Twitter follower: "Enjoyed your comments on Synod. Just to clarify, the ARP as it is was founded in 1822 (not the 1900s) and each particular church sends one lay elder delegate or more depending on congregation size."2018-06-1125 min
presbycastForfare Davis on Politics, Culture, and the ChurchOpinion writer Forfare Davis (@Pseudoplotinus) of The National Review (among other places) joins us to talk about 2018...and 1789 and everything in between. We examine American political theater, social media, good books, and bad food. Here are links to two articles we discussed as well as a podcast featuring Presbycast patron saint Peter Hitchens. https://www.nationalreview.com/postmodern-conservative/social-media-twitter-politics-republic-virtue-individualism/ https://www.nationalreview.com/postmodern-conservative/politicized-soul-and-death-wish-heart-liberal-disorder-forfare-davis/ Peter Hitchens on Delingpole's podcast SUPPORT PRESBYCAST ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/presbycast 2018-04-131h 45
presbycastMusic Matters -- Minstrels for Hire?An article on secular musicians who supplement their income playing church gigs set us to thinking about music in the church, and we invited musician (church and secular) @JennMGreenberg and OPC pastor @ChristopherDrew to talk about psalms, hymns, spiritual songs, and dollars. Here's the story that prompted our discussion: http://www.dallasobserver.com/music/6-dfw-musicians-tell-us-whats-it-like-to-gig-at-church-10477625 This tweet has the Keller quotes: https://twitter.com/presbycast/status/978340219895267328 2018-03-271h 33
presbycastThe Return of Chuck FinneyTwitter saint @chuck_finney returns to Presbycast with answers to questions about Finney's legacy and the future of evangelicalism. Don't miss this one!2018-03-071h 43
presbycastPresbycast Live MeetupWresby, CW, and Silent Topher's neighbor Amish Ambush meet up live for the first ever in-person, in-the-flesh recording experience. Topher sits in (silently)and Mrs. Wresby gets the last word...as it should be. The boys use utensils, eat food, and talk briefly about a Lone Star State kerfuffle in the PCA. Google Books link for Van Drunen's 2K take on abortion: https://books.google.com/books?id=Sx0eVwurpg8C&pg=PA200&lpg=PA200&dq=david+van+drunen+abortion&source=bl&ots=KX-dpLv8wR&sig=5O_uUkSvEJ1CP_qzKXbA5JENDkw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjXsvyB8v_YAhUH0VMKHVNRC48...2018-02-0525 min
presbycastRiding with CW -- Top 100 ProtestantsA quick bit about the Top 100 Protestants list and our new Patreon thing. https://juicyecumenism.com/2017/12/06/100-influential-protestants/ https://www.patreon.com/presbycast CW article: https://oldlife.org/2017/11/30/morality-divides-coalitions-unite/ (full: https://chortlesweakly.weebly.com/of-commandments-confessions-and-coalitions.html) Voicemail line: 865.888.62092017-12-0810 min
presbycastReforween Live ShowTricks were being treated and a World Series game was being played, but four guests -- two baptists and two presbys -- joined us for a wide-ranging discussion of Reformation 500 and the events surrounding it...plus a message from Silent Topher and a brief visit from two young Presbycast fans. With: @JonnyYounboi,@khendarian, has-been podcaster @bkben3, and meme star @acmills237.2017-11-011h 50
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presbycastHere we are now...regulate us!Dr R. Scott Clark joins a solo-flying Chortles Weakly for a discussion of an essential element of Reformed piety and practice -- scripturally-regulated worship. Some call this the regulative principle of worship (RPW). Here's a link to a massive list of worship resources from Dr Clark's Heidelblog: https://heidelblog.net/resources-on-the-rule-of-worship/ Two previous things from Presbycast on worship: https://soundcloud.com/presbycast/worshipping-with-the-church https://soundcloud.com/presbycast/worshipping-with-the-church-12017-07-271h 34
presbycastThe Worst of Presbycast 2016We're pretty sure Meryl Streep isn't listening, either. If you're late to the party but want to sit at the table with everyone who has listened to every episode, you can get caught up with this episode. It's the table way off in the corner. Out the back door. Into the alley. When you get to the dumpster, keep walking. It's there. Trust us.2017-01-111h 09
presbycastA Presbyvus For the Rest of UsAiring of grievances, feats of [metaphorical] strength, and miracles abound as Presbycast returns from hiatus. Cubs-fan and newly minted postmillennial optimist Dan Borvan (@danborvan) returns, and so does Amish Ambush (@amish_ambush). Grieve with us, brothers. And have a Bearable Festivus!2016-12-151h 11
presbycastThe Spoken Broken -- the first Presbycast call-in show!Best Presbycast ever? You be the judge. But we had a Harambe of a time recording it. Be sure to follow these fine folks on Twitter, all of whom appear on the show tonight. @Amish_Ambush @XpCoulson @muddygravel @seansgame @coolmudgeon @DeanChris @acmills237 @bkben3 @ReformedintheQT @oldprinceton2016-11-172h 21
presbycastYeah... the Real Fake Ann VoskampWe at Presbycast are proud to bring you this WORLD EXCLUSIVE interview that no other Reformed podcast had the stones to request. The Twitter-suspended Fake Ann Voskamp joins us for a laugh-filled chat about the non-fake Ann. Light a candle and put on your grace-boots.2016-10-061h 15
presbycastSick of Presbys? An Ecumenical Detour...We are known for keeping our promises. And no beer reviews. We welcome the esteemed lawyer Will Barrett to the show to discuss how he became an Episcopalian after growing up in the SBC, and the conversation branches out from there. Enjoy as we also discuss where we'd go to church if our preferred polities were not available, some 2k distinctives protecting us from the "Christian personality," and what would a Presbycast be without a discussion of the liberty-focused politics of Machen? And some football coach whose name rhymes with "Satan."2016-08-191h 08
presbycastDang It Feels Good to Be a Presby w/ Darryl HartHe's baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack! No, not Harambe. Dr. Hart aka Darryl returns to Presbycast to further discuss Redeemer's "Rise" campaign and all of the accompanying hullaballoo. We talk about the conservative convocation that wasn't, and what that won't mean for cons moving forward. Darryl talks about the OPC as a potential refuge for exiled PCA congregations and congregants -- and why it's so dang hard but so dang good to be a presbyterian. (You may or may not want to listen all the way to the end.)2016-08-121h 09