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The Three PresbyteersEpisode 43 - Sins of the Tongue: The Ninth Commandment and Christian SpeechJoin us as we discuss: Sins of the Tongue: The Ninth Commandment and Christian Speech WLC Q. 145. What are the sins forbidden in the ninth commandment? A. The sins forbidden in the ninth commandment are, all prejudicing the truth, and the good name of our neighbors, as well as our own, especially in public judicature; giving false evidence, suborning false witnesses, wittingly appearing and pleading for an evil cause, outfacing and overbearing the truth; passing unjust sentence, calling evil good, and good evil; rewarding the wicked according to the work of the righteous, and the righteous...
2026-02-0649 min
Dev Game ClubDGC Ep 459: Ultima IV (part two)Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we continue our series on 1985's Ultima IV. We talk a lot about the mysterious sense of the game, the talking interface and mechanics, and dive a bit into combat before turning to reader mail. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Another number of hours Issues covered: missing out on talking to someone, sleeping sprites, having a talk prompt and fallbacks, having generic topics per town, putting together with nouns and verbs, adding...
2026-02-041h 19The Three PresbyteersEpisode 42 - Covenant Religion Join us as we discuss: Covenant Religion Topics considered include: Modern Christian Sentiments about Religion "Christianity is not a religion, its a relationship." "Religion is man's attempt to reach God. Gospel is about God's coming to rescue man." Religion is manmade. The Gospel is revealed from heaven. Religion is about rules that are like rungs on a ladder to climb to heaven. The Gospel is about God coming down the ladder in grace to rescue and relate to man. Defining Religion Cicero's etymology...
2026-01-3046 min
Dev Game ClubDGC Ep 458: Ultima IV (part one)Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we begin a series on 1985's Ultima IV. After talking about the recent Defeating Games for Charity, we set the game in its time, talk about our encounters in the past with the series, and then dive into the manuals and the start of the game. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: The first couple of hours and the manuals Issues covered: Defeating Games for Charity, the first pancake, our experiences with this s...
2026-01-281h 29The Three PresbyteersEpisode 41 - Lost Virtues: Self-ControlTopics considered include: Biblical Exhortations and Examples and Applications to Personal Discipline and Childrearing Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Temperance–enkrateia "in hand" "to have a grip on things" To have control of your whole self Do you have your bodily appetites in hand? Or do they have you in hand? Do you have your emotions in hand? Or do they have you in hand? Do you have your habits in hand? Or do th...
2026-01-161h 12The Three PresbyteersEpisode 40 - What is Presbyterianism?Join us as we discuss: What is Presbyterianism? Topics considered include: The Name -Greek word for elder - "presbeuteros" -Indicates the form of government -Rule of Elders History -Old Testament Church–Tribal Elders and City Elders -New Testament Church–Acts and Epistles Distinctives -Plurality of Leadership -Connectionalism Form in PCA Session Presbytery General Assembly Teaching and Ruling Elders Tribes? National Partnership–Progressives Gospel Reformation Network–Conservatives Two Kingdoms Ethics Culturally Progressive Ethics Christian Nation Ethics
2026-01-091h 23The Three PresbyteersEpisode 39 - Lost Virtues: CourageJoin us as we discuss: Lost Virtues: Courage Topics considered include: Examples of Courage -Hebrew Midwives (Ex. 1:17) -Joshua -Daniel -John the Baptist -Jesus Christ Examples of Cowardice -Saul -The Ten Spies (Num. 13–14) -Jonah -Judas -Pilate What Is Christian Courage? Definition: "Courage is the resolve to do what faithfulness requires even when fear and peril press hardest." John Wayne: "Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway." The Call to Christian Courage -Courage re...
2025-12-1948 minThe Three PresbyteersEpisode 38 - The Christmas SpecialJoin us as we discuss: CHRISTMAS Topics considered include: EVANGELICAL FEAST DAYS: THE PERSON AND WORK OF CHRIST REDEMPTIVE EVENTS ALTERNATIVE SEASONAL MARKERS NICHOLAS OF MYRA : LIFE AND TIMES (JUST NICHOLAS) LEGEND COMMERCIALIZATION CHRISTIAN LIBERTY: REGULATIVE PRINCIPLE OF WORSHIP CHURCH TRADITIONS FAMILY TRADITIONS Recommended Resources: Annie Kratzsch and Tessa Jane, Just Nicholas (Matthias Media, 2015). William J. Bennett, The True Saint Nicholas: Why He Matters to Christmas (Simon & Schuster, 2009). Jonathan Gibson, O Come, O Come, Em...
2025-12-121h 07The Three PresbyteersEpisode 37 - Lost Virtues: MagnanimityThis episode has been re-recorded due to technical difficulties (read: user error) that affected the audio quality of our prior release. Join us as we discuss: Lost Virtues: Magnanimity Topics considered include: Definition of Magnanimity Examples of Magnanimity Abraham gave Lot the first choice of land. David refused to kill King Saul, even though he was unjustly pursued by him. David honored Saul in his death and sought to care for his surviving family. Jesus prayed for His executioners. Stephen prayed for his murderers. ...
2025-11-0354 minThe Three PresbyteersEpisode 36 – PCA TE James Baird author of "King of Kings A Reformed Guide to Christian Government" Join us as we interview author and PCA Teaching Elder James Baird and discuss his book "King of Kings – A Reformed Guide to Christian Government" James formerly served at Westminster Theological Seminary and Ligonier Ministries and currently is pastor of Christian education at Covenant Church of Naples (PCA). You can purchase "King of Kings – A Reformed Guide to Christian Government" on Spruce Creek's book table or online at: Kindle, audiobook, or paperback available here https://www.amazon.com/King-Kings-Reformed-Christian-Government/dp/1965810462 Or, direct from the publisher at https://press.founders.org/shop/king...
2025-10-1747 minThe Three PresbyteersEpisode 35 - Unity in Christ Join us as we discuss: Unity in Christ Topics considered include: Divisions: Sometimes Necessary Denominational Distinctives vs. Uncharitable Divisions (1 Corinthians 1:10-16) Unity Grounded in Christ: One Redeemer (1 Corinthians 1:13) Was Paul crucified for you? One Baptism (1 Corinthians 1:13) Were ye baptized in the name of Paul? One Mind (1 Corinthians 1:10; 2:16) "Be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment." "But we have the mind of Christ." Appreciating the Unique Gifts of Particular Ministers: Thanking...
2025-10-1141 minThe Three PresbyteersEpisode 34 - Ordo Salutis: Redemption Accomplished and AppliedPCA Pastors Josh Owen and Aaron Garriott and Ruling Elder Gabe Williams discuss the Ordo Salutis. Topics considered include: Calling Regeneration Faith and Repentance Justification Adoption Sanctification Perseverance Glorification Resources: Redemption Accomplished and Applied by John Murray Your hosts: TE Josh Owen TE Aaron Garriott RE Gabe Williams Produced by: RE Gabe Williams Music by: RE James Powers Logo design: Beth Cragg The Three Presbyteers is a ministry of Spruce Creek PCA in Port Orange F...
2025-09-1244 minThe Three PresbyteersEpisode 33 - How to Interpret Scripture: Grammar and SyntaxJoin us as we discuss: How to Interpret Scripture: Grammar and Syntax Topics considered include: The Grammar of Ephesians 5:18: Imperative–It's a command! Passive Voice–It must be done to you. Present Tense–Continuous action Second/Plural–Y'all The Syntax of John 10:26: 26 But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. Ye believe not–statement of fact Because–conjunction giving reason/explanation for the stated fact. Ye are not of My sheep–statement of fact that explains...
2025-09-0533 minThe Three PresbyteersEpisode 31 - Church Planting in Scotland with Pastor Donny HarwoodJoin Pastors Josh Owen and Aaron Garriott as they sit down with Pastor Donny Harwood to discuss his church planting mission near Glasgow, Scotland. Learn about Donny and Courtney Harwood's calling to serve in Donny's hometown, their vision for ministry in the West End of Glasgow, and the broader goal of planting 30 churches across Scotland by 2030. Discover how Donny's background in physics and Courtney's passion for writing intersect with their ministry, and hear how you can support their work through Mission to the World. 🎧 Learn more and support the Harwoods: mtw.org/missionaries/det...
2025-07-3044 minThe Three PresbyteersEpisode 32 - How to Study Scripture: Words and Their MeaningPCA Pastors Josh Owen and Aaron Garriott discuss the importance of semantic studies for reading a text. Topics considered include: · The Popularity of Word Studies o Spiros Zodhiates The Hebrew-Greek Key Word Study Bible o The Amplified Bible o Inductive Bible Studies (Kay Arthur's Precepts) o Vine's Expository Dictionary · The Pitfalls of Word Studies o Root Fallacy o Anachronism o Etymological Fallacy o Derivative Fallacy o Illegitimate Totality Transfer o Limiting Semantic Range by...
2025-07-291h 04The Three PresbyteersEpisode 29 - Why Catechize?PCA Pastors Josh Owen and Aaron Garriott answer the question "Why Catechize?" Main Points: 1. Because the world catechizes 2. Because it is pedagogically profitable 3. Because it is a time-tested tool throughout church history 4. Because it helps with understanding the Bible 5. Because it provides theological guardrails 6. Because it encourages piety Recommended Resources: 1. Westminster Shorter Catechism 2. Catechizing Our Children: The Whys and Hows of Teaching the Shorter Catechism Today by Terry Johnson 3. Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms: A Reader's Edition, ed...
2025-07-1150 minThe Three PresbyteersEpisode 30 - General Assembly 2025 UpdateThe Three Presbyteers—GA 2025 Report (Chattanooga) PCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Ruling Elder Gabe Williams discuss the sermon series through the Gospel of John and the upcoming series through 2 Samuel. Topics considered include: Provisional Stated Clerk John Bise Bryan Chappel retiring for peace of the Church Interview with TGC Kept list of scandalizers of the church which he held up to the camera Said everyone on list had either left the faith, left his family, or committed suicide Initial apology shifted blame to those who took still shot of video Public apology an...
2025-07-111h 08The Three PresbyteersEpisode 28 - Preaching Series UpdatePCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Ruling Elder Gabe Williams discuss the sermon series through the Gospel of John and the upcoming series through 2 Samuel. Topics considered include: · Gleanings from the Gospel of John · Why interrupt with messages following the Church Calendar? · Recalling the series in 1 Samuel. Saul's tyranny. · What's next with 2 Samuel? God's Kingdom through David's dynasty. · The Once and Future King Resources: Sermon Audio https://www.sermonaudio.com/go/sprucecreekpca YouTube https://www.youtube.com/live/yw8Gdfik52U?si=MfANJ78XWFgcM43...
2025-05-311h 06The Three PresbyteersEpisode 26 - How to Study Scripture Pt. 1: The Big PicturePCA Pastors Josh Owen and Aaron Garriott discuss Part 1 of How to Study Scripture: The Big Picture. Topics considered include: · Metanarrative/Mega-narrative: The Forest o Biblical Theology: The Unity of the Bible § Luke 24:25-27; 44-47 (promise and fulfillment) § Matthew 5:17-20 (fulfillment) § Hebrews 10:1 (shadow and substance) § Galatians 3:24-4:7 (the church underage and the church come of age) o The Whole Bible as Christian Scripture (Goldsworthy) § Canon = the authoritative collection of sacred scripture § Canonical Order = the arrangement of the 66 books of the Bib...
2025-04-2253 minThe Three PresbyteersEpisode 25 - How to Study Scripture: The Forest and the TreesPCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss How to Study Scripture: The Forest and the Trees. Topics considered include: · Metanarrative/Mega-narrative: The Forest o The Whole Bible as Christian Scripture (Goldsworthy) o Redemptive History (Vos) o Longitudinal Themes (Greidanus) o Typology · Exegesis: The Trees o Authorial Intent § What did the author intend? § Who was the original audience? o Genre Analysis: Kind of Text (Proverb, Parable, Historical Narrative, Letter, Psalm…) o Background Analysis: Histor...
2025-04-1136 minThe Three PresbyteersEpisode 24 - Sphere Sovereignty and Conflicting DutiesPCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss Sphere Sovereignty and Conflicting Duties. Topics considered include: · What is sphere sovereignty? o Must know authority in each sphere o Must know duty in each sphere: "The moment duty calls, desire and inclination must be silenced" (Bavinck, Ethics, 2:77). o "Every violation of duty tries to cover itself with another duty" (Ibid). · The Family Sphere—Father; Honor, obedience, submission, in the Lord · The Civil Sphere—Magistrate (King, President, Governor, etc.); taxes (Matt. 22:17-22) · The Church S...
2025-04-0856 minThe Three PresbyteersEpiside 23 - The PatriarchyPCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss biblical patriarchy. Topics considered include: · Down with the Patriarchy! The Battle Cry of Feminism and Egalitarianism · Patriarchy Is a Given: God's Design o 1 Timothy 2:11-15 Paul's Argument from Creation & Fall o 1 Corinthians 11:3 o Household Codes (Ephesians 5:22-6:9; Colossians 3:18-4:1; 1 Peter 2:18-3:7) o Deborah & Barak (Judges 4-5) · Biblical Patriarchy Not Roman Pater Famlias o Stewardship Not Ownership o Delegated Authority Not Absolute Authority o Discipleship to Christ Not Sub...
2025-03-051h 02The Three PresbyteersEpisode 22 - PaedocommunionPCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss Paedocommunion. Show notes are included below after the credits. Produced by: RE Gabe Williams Music by: RE James Powers Logo design: Beth Cragg The Three Presbyteers is a ministry of Spruce Creek PCA in Port Orange FL. If you're in the area, please join us for worship every Lord's Day morning at 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM and in the evening at 6:00 PM. Education Hour is at 10:00 AM and we have a church planting prayer meeting every Lord's Day at 4:30 PM...
2025-02-211h 12The Three PresbyteersEpisode 21 - The Heresy of Christian Zionism PCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss The Heresy of Christian Zionism. Topics considered include: • The Heresy of Two Distinct Peoples of God: Israel and the Church • The Heresy of Two Distinct Paths of Salvation: Corporate/Ethnic Election in Abraham & Justification by Faith in Christ Alone • The Heresy of the Reinstitution of the Sacrificial System of the Mosaic Economy (Hebrews) Recommended Resources: • The Israel of God by O. Palmer Robertson Scripture: • Ephesians 2:11-3:12 • Galatians 3:27-29 • 1 Peter 2:6-10 Produced by: RE Gabe Williams Music by: RE James Powers Logo design: Beth Cragg The Three Presbyteers is a ministry of Spruce Creek PCA in...
2025-02-0453 minThe Three PresbyteersEpisode 20 - Why Evening Worship? PCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss evening worship. Topics considered include: 1. History of Evening Worship 2. Exegetical Grounds for Evening Worship 3. Benefits of Evening Worship Recommended Resources: 1. Recovering the Lost Treasure of Lord's Day Evening Worship by Jon D. Payne | https://gospelreformation.net/recovering-the-lost.../ 2. The Day of Worship: Reassessing the Christian Life in Light of the Sabbath by Rev Ryan McGraw Produced by: RE Gabe Williams Music by: RE James Powers Logo design: Beth Cragg The Three Presbyteers is a ministry of Spruce Creek PCA in Port Orange FL. If you're in the area, please join us for wor...
2025-01-2535 minThe Three PresbyteersEpisode 19 - The RapturePCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss the idea of the rapture. Topics considered include: • What is the rapture and what are the various views of it in Christian theology? • 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 • Revelation 4:1 • Tribulation • Matthew 24:40-41 Resources and comments: • https://learn.ligonier.org/articles/what-is-the-rapture • https://learn.ligonier.org/devotionals/rapture • Dispensationalism: Rightly Dividing the People of God? by Keith A. Mathison Produced by: RE Gabe Williams Music by: RE James Powers Logo design: Beth Cragg The Three Pres...
2025-01-1441 minThe Three PresbyteersEpisode 18 - Is It Impolite to Talk Politics & Religion?PCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss the idea that it is impolite to discuss politics and religion. Topics considered include: · Is it impolite to talk about politics and religion? · What societal events and ideas foster this mindset? · Enlightenment response to wars of religion · American Establishment—pluralism · Hyper-spirituality of the Church · False dichotomy of politics and morality · How to talk about politics and religion · Civil Authorities are God's servants (Romans 13) Produced by: RE Gabe Williams Music by: RE James Powers Logo design: Bet...
2024-12-2039 minThe Three PresbyteersEpisode 17 - Christians and IVFPCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss in vitro fertilization (IVF) Topics considered include: · What exactly is IVF? · What is the process of IVF? · How should Christians think about IVF? · "What if I or someone I love has done IVF?" Resources and comments: · "A Biblical View of In Vitro Fertilization": https://abolitionistsrising.com/IVF/ · "A Biblical Case Against IVF" by Matthew Lee Anderson in First Things: https://www.firstthings.com/article/2021/03/the-biblical-case-against-ivf Produced by: RE Gabe Williams Music by: RE James Powers Logo design...
2024-12-1332 minThe Three PresbyteersEpisode 16 - Can Christians Watch Movies With Violence and Gore? In response to a question from one of our members, PCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss violence and gore in entertainment and the implications for the Christian viewer. Topics considered include: • Christian Liberty of Conscience under the Law of God • Faith, Hope, and Love: Is It Profitable? • Violence and Gore in Scripture: What's the Point? • Reality of Battle with Evil and Celebration of Christ's Victory Resources and comments: • The Book of Judges • Ehud Assassinated Eglon of Moab (3) • Jael killed Sisera Brutally (4) • The Levite's Concubine (19) Produced by: RE Gabe Williams Music by: RE James Powers Logo design: Beth Cragg The...
2024-12-1335 minThe Three PresbyteersEpisode 15 - Speaking in Tongues In response to a question from one of our members, PCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss the topic of speaking in tongues. Topics considered include: • Glossolalia in the Bible vs. Modern Practice of Glossolalia • The Abuse of Tongues in Corinth • Foreign Speech as a Sign of God's Judgment • The Impermanence of Tongues and Prophecy Resources and comments: • Acts 2:3-16 • 1 Corinthians 14:21-22 • 1 Corinthians 13:8 • https://tabletalkmagazine.com/article/2020/04/cessationism/ • https://www.spreaker.com/.../cessationism-and-the... • Book Recommendations: Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. Perspectives on • Pentecost: New Testament Teaching on the Gifts of the Spirit • O. Palmer Robertson, The Final Word: A Biblical Response to the...
2024-12-1341 minThe Three PresbyteersEpisode 14 - Bible Difficulties: Did God Command Genocide? In this first installment of "Bible Difficulties", PCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell consider the conquest of Canaan and answer the question, "Did Command Genocide?". Topics considered include: • Why do we find some topics in the Bible difficult? • God is holy and sovereign and has prerogatives we do not. • What is a genocide? • The purpose of the conquest of Canaan. Resources and comments: • https://tabletalkmagazine.com/.../did-god-command-genocide/ Produced by: RE Gabe Williams Music by: RE James Powers Logo design: Beth Cragg The Three Presbyteers is a ministry of Spruce Creek PCA in Port Orange FL. If you're in the area, plea...
2024-11-0248 minThe Three PresbyteersCommentary on Current Events - Abortion and Amendment 4PCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss Abortion and Amendment 4 in Florida Topics considered include: · What does Amendment 4 say? · What would it mean if it passed? · How can I help defeat this ballot initiative? Resources and comments: · https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0oTRGxTXt4 · https://votenoon4florida.com/ Produced by: RE Gabe Williams Music by: RE James Powers Logo design: Beth Cragg The Three Presbyteers is a ministry of Spruce Creek PCA in Port Orange FL. If you're in the area, p...
2024-10-1819 minThe Three PresbyteersEpisode 13 - What Do I Do During the Lord's Supper?PCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss what we do during the Lord's Supper. Topics considered include: · Wait on God. · Observe the sacramental elements and actions. · Sorrow for sin. · Feed on Him by faith. Resources and comments: · Westminster Larger Catechism 174 · The Lord's Supper by Robert Letham · The Mystery of the Lord's Supper by Robert Bruce · The Lord's Supper: Answers to Common Questions by Keith Mathison Produced by: RE Gabe Williams Music by: RE James Powers Logo design: Beth Cragg The Thre...
2024-10-1537 minThe Three PresbyteersEpisode 12 - Reformation DayPCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss Reformation Day. Topics considered include: • October 31, 1517 Martin Luther's 95 Theses • Luther, Zwingli, Calvin, & Knox • French Huguenots • English Reformation Resources and comments: • https://fivesolasmedia.com/worldwide-reformation-day-celebration/ • https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/what-reformation-day-all-about • https://www.thispilgrimlife.com/reformation-day-party/ • https://www.expositoryparenting.org/blog/2020/10/9 • R.C. Sproul, Luther and the Reformation: How a Monk Discovered the Gospel • https://store.ligonier.org/luther-and-the-reformation-paperback Produced by: RE Gabe Williams Music by: RE James Powers Logo design: Beth Crag...
2024-10-0555 minThe Three PresbyteersEpisode 11 - Halloween: A Christian Celebration of VictoryPCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss Halloween. Topics considered include: · All Hallows' Eve & All Saints' Day · The Martyrs' Faithful Witness unto Death · The Martyrs' Continuing Witness to Christus Victor · The Devil Loves to Be Feared and Hates to Be Mocked Resources and comments: · https://www.persecution.com Voice of the Martyrs · https://www.ccel.org/f/foxe/martyrs/home.html. Foxe's Book of Martyrs Produced by: RE Gabe Williams Music by: RE James Powers Logo design: Beth Cragg The Three Pres...
2024-09-2753 minThe Three PresbyteersEpisode 10 - The Qualifications & Office of DeaconPCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss the office of Deacon. Topics considered include: · Duties: Steward the Love/Resources of the Church · Spirituality of the Office and Work · The Deacon's Wife (1 Timothy 3:11) Resources and comments: · PCA Book of Church Order Chapter 9 – "The Deacon" · Cornelis Van Dam, The Deacon Produced by: RE Gabe Williams Music by: RE James Powers Logo design: Beth Cragg The Three Presbyteers is a ministry of Spruce Creek PCA i...
2024-09-2028 minThe Three PresbyteersEpisode 9 – The Qualifications & Office of ElderPCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss the office of Elder. Topics considered include: · Titles: Bishop, Elder, Pastor · Duties: Oversight, Counsel, Teaching, Leading · What about divorce? Youth/Novice/Maturity? Unruly/unbelieving children? Marital Status? · How do we measure ability to teach? Theological preparation? Resources and comments: · PCA Book of Church Order Chapter 8 – "The Elder" · Sinclair B. Ferguson, Some Pastors and Teachers Produced by: RE Gabe Williams Music by: RE James Powers Logo design: Beth Cragg The Three Presbyteers is a ministry...
2024-09-1343 minThe Three PresbyteersEpisode 8 - Biblical Leadership PCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss Biblical Leadership. Topics considered include: • Calling • Character • Competency Resources and comments: • John 10:11-14 • 1 Timothy 3:1-13 • Titus 1:7-11 • 1 Peter 5:1-4 • Matthew 8:9 Produced by: RE Gabe Williams Music by: RE James Powers Logo design: Beth Cragg The Three Presbyteers is a ministry of Spruce Creek PCA in Port Orange FL. If you're in the area, please join us for worship every Lord's Day morning at 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM and in the evening at 6:00 PM. Sunday School is at 10:00 AM and we have a church planting prayer meeting every Lord's Day at 4:30 PM. www.Sprucecreekpca.org
2024-09-0650 minThe Three PresbyteersEpisode 7 - How SCPCA Elects Leaders** The audio is a bit wonky on this episode. It's audible but does sound a bit robotic from time to time. The content is still top notch so we hope you find it edifying. PCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss how SCPCA nominates and elects Ruling Elders and Deacons. Topics considered include Calling Character Competency Resources and comments: PCA Book of Church Order John 10:11-14 1 Timothy 3:1-13 Titus 1:7-11 1 Peter 5:1-4 Matthew 8:9 Produced by: RE Gabe Williams Music by: RE James Powers Logo design: Beth Cragg The Three Presbyteers is a...
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Ascension of Jesus on SermonAudioAscension Sunday: To My Father and Your FatherA new MP3 sermon from Spruce Creek Presbyterian Church (PCA) is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:
Title: Ascension Sunday: To My Father and Your Father
Subtitle: Gospel of John
Speaker: Aaron Garriott
Broadcaster: Spruce Creek Presbyterian Church (PCA)
Event: Sunday - AM
Date: 5/12/2024
Bible: John 20:17; Hebrews 6:19-20
Length: 36 min.
2024-08-2536 minThe Three PresbyteersEpisode 6 - Improving Your BaptismPCA Pastors Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss baptism and, ask specifically, can we improve upon our baptism? What does that even mean? Topics considered include: The Meaning of Baptism The Purpose of Baptism The Comfort of Baptism Resources and comments: Westminster Larger Catechism 167 When? (1) during temptation and (2) during the administration of baptism Romans 6 How Can I Benefit from My Baptism? (Ian Macleod) Luther: "Depart from me. I am baptized." Produced by: RE Gabe Williams Music by: RE James Powers Logo design: Beth Cragg The Three Presbyteers is a ministry of Spruce Creek PCA in P...
2024-08-2344 min
Dev Game ClubDGC Ep 401: Heroes of Might and Magic (part one)Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we start a new series on Heroes of Might and Magic. We set the game a little in its time, talk about the way the game creates a divergent path from other tactical turn-based combat games. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Some tutorial, some standard, some campaign Issues covered: the multiverse/divergent evolution, a game that wasn't copied, long games, setting the game in its time, moving more to real-time combat, finite...
2024-08-211h 16The Three PresbyteersEpisode 5 - Book Review: Bad Therapy by Abigail ShrierDuring this episode Teaching Elders Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss the book Bad Therapy by Abigail Shrier. Topics from the book include: Healers Can Harm: Treating the Healthy with Procedures for the Sick Therapy Goes Airborne: Turning Teachers & Parents into Therapists Full of Empathy & Mean as Hell Spare the Rod, Drug the Child Resources and comments: Abigail Shrier, Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up Jeremiah 6:14-16 We are not just broken or messy. We are sinners in need of salvation. Ephesians 2:1-6 Produced by: RE Gabe Williams Music by: RE James Powers Logo design: Beth...
2024-08-161h 06The Three PresbyteersCommentary on Current Events - The Trump Assassination Attempt During this episode Teaching Elders Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss Westminster Confession of Faith 5.1-4 in relation to the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump. Topics considered include: • How God's providence extends to all things. • God's sovereignty does not nullify man's moral responsibility. Resources: • Westminster Confession of Faith 5.1-4 • Genesis 50:19-20 Produced by: RE Gabe Williams Music by: RE James Powers Logo design: Beth Cragg The Three Presbyteers is a ministry of Spruce Creek PCA in Port Orange FL. If you're in the area, please join us for worship every Lord's Day morning at 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM and in the e...
2024-08-1145 minThe Three PresbyteersEpisode 4 - Christians in a Digital World During this episode Teaching Elders Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss the implications of life in the "digital world" for Christian families. They will touch on subjects such as: • Dangers of a Digital World: (1) Preoccupation, (2) Persuasion, (3) Purity • Guidance for Parents: (1) Digital Minimalism; (2) Critical Adoption; (3) Disciplined Operation Scripture references: • 1 Corinthians 6:12 • 2 Corinthians 4:18 • Ephesians 5:15–16 Other resources: • Neil Postman, Amusing Ourselves to Death* • J.V. Fesko, The Christian and Technology • Jonathan Haidt, The Anxious Generation Produced by: RE Gabe Williams Music by: RE James Powers Logo design: Beth Cragg The Three Presbyteers is a ministry of Spruce Creek PCA in Port Orange FL. If you're in the ar...
2024-08-1146 minThe Three PresbyteersEpisode 3 - Family WorshipDuring this episode Teaching Elders Josh Owen, Aaron Garriott, and Robert Rothwell discuss family worship. They look at the biblical command for parents (especially fathers) to lead their families in this practice and discuss some of the ways they lead their own families. Helpful resources mentioned during the show include: The Family Worship Bible edited by Michael Barrett & Joel Beeke A Neglected Grace: Family Worship in the Christian Home by Jason Helopoulos The Family Worship Book: A Resource Book for Family Devotions by Terry L. Johnson Understanding Family Worship: Its History...
2024-08-0237 min
The Three PresbyteersEpisode 2 - The Lord's Supper In this episode, Teaching Elders Josh, Aaron, and Robert talk about the Lord's Supper; who should and shouldn't partake and why, how to prepare for the Lord's Supper, frequency and why it matters, and more. This episode was recorded when the podcast was in its infancy so you will notice some differences in the set and broadcast quality compared to future episodes. None of that takes away from the quality and care found within so enjoy...
2024-07-0840 min
The Three PresbyteersEpisode 1 - PCA GA 51 UpdateJosh, Aaron, and Robert give an update on some of the more controversial actions of the PCA General Assembly held in Richmond, VA this past June 2024.
2024-07-021h 21
Dev Game ClubDGC Ep 358: Eye of the Beholder (part three)Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we continue our series on 1991's Eye of the Beholder. We talk quite a bit about adaptation and the things that are not entirely.... fun... about D&D. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Up to level 10 or 11 Issues covered: Discord Game Club, finding the dwarves, the injured dwarf, information as a reward, inconsistent locks, messages you can only read if you have a dwarf, using up keys and not knowing when you...
2023-08-231h 13
Reformation Bible CollegeRev. Aaron Garriott: A Steadfast AnchorMarch 31, 2022 - Rev. Aaron Garriott
Aaron Garriott is adjunct professor at Reformation Bible College and serves as Production Manager of the Ligonier Ministries Editorial team.
www.reformationbiblecollege.org
2022-04-0526 min
Reformation Bible CollegeRev. Aaron Garriott: A Steadfast AnchorRev. Aaron Garriott draws from Hebrews 6:9–20 to remind believers that their ultimate hope is not found in earthly goals, but in Christ, who has gone before them as a forerunner into the presence of God.Learn more about RBC at reformationbiblecollege.org.
2022-03-3126 min
Reformation Bible CollegeRev. Aaron Garriot: Heirs without DistinctionSeptember 17, 2020 - Heirs without Distinction
Rev. Aaron L. Garriott is resident adjunct professor of communication. Mr. Garriott is managing editor of Tabletalk magazine. He earned his B.A. from Wheaton College, his M.Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Fla., and he is ordained for gospel ministry in the Presbyterian Church in America.
www.ReformationBibleCollege.org
2020-09-1731 min
Dev Game ClubDGC Ep 226: Populous (part one)Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we begin a series on the Bullfrog classic Populous. We set the game in its time and place and talk a little bit about Bullfrog and the different directions simulation games were going, driven by different designers, before talking a little bit about the weirdnesses of this game proper. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Tutorial and First Battle Podcast breakdown: 0:51 Populous 1:03:48 Break 1:04:17 Feedback Issues covered: welcoming Tim back and a discussion...
2020-09-021h 31
Dev Game ClubDGC Ep 202: Bonus Interview with Jeff MorrisWelcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we finish our Civilization III discussion with an interview with Jeff Morris, producer on Civilization III and long-time producer in the industry. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Podcast breakdown: 0:47 Interview 1:09:53 Break 1:10:25 Feedback Issues covered: not being suited to programming, being part of the problem, the huge shadow of Origin growing up, getting a job through the hospitality suite, the game culture in Austin, the game dev scene of a city, rivalry between studios, sinking the...
2020-03-111h 53
Reformation Bible CollegeRev. Aaron Garriott - Glorify God in Your BodyNovember 7, 2019 - Glorify God in Your Body
Aaron Garriott is adjunct professor at Reformation Bible College and serves as Production Manager of the Ligonier Ministries Editorial team.
www.reformationbiblecollege.org
2019-11-1419 min
Reformation Bible CollegeRev. Aaron Garriott: Glorify God in Your BodyAaron Garriott teaches from 1 Corinthians 6:12–20 on what it means to glorify God in your body.Learn more about RBC at reformationbiblecollege.org.
2019-09-0719 min
Reformed University Fellowship - University of Maryland - Chris GarriottExodus 5:1-6:13 Bricks without Straw!Bricks without Straw was the order from Pharaoh to the Israelites. This was the response he gave Moses and Aaron after they told him to "let my people go". What we see is that following God's will brings conflict, trial and yet God loves and delivers his people.
2015-03-0444 minReformed University Fellowship - University of Maryland - Chris GarriottExodus 4:18-31 God sets us free to worshipMoses and Aaron journey towards Egypt to confront Pharaoh with God's call to set his people free to worship.
2015-02-2539 min