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True Believer: The Unsolved Murder of Elizabeth MackintoshEp 15: It's Also Worth Saying...In this final episode of the series, Ruth and TJ sit down with PCA pastors Doug Serven and Kyle Hackmann to discuss what they all learned from working on this series, and to answer some of the comments and critiques that listeners (and those that haven't listened) have made.We do have some bonus content in the works, so stay tuned for that. And if there are any updates in the unsolved murder of Elizabeth Mackintosh, we'll publish additional content when appropriate.Visit www.truebelieverpodcast.com to see additional materials related to each episode or...
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The Westminster Standard33. TE Doug Serven on Giving a Voice to the VoicelessFormer Covenant Seminary board member TE Doug Serven shares how his interest in the murder of Elizabeth Mackintosh is part of his wider concern to give a platform to others to share their experiences and concerns.
2024-04-2958 min
City of Hope Presbyterian Church (PCA)Self-Control - July 31, 2022By Doug Serven
1 Corinthians 9:24-10:13
2022-09-1731 min2022-09-1728 minCity of Hope Presbyterian Church (PCA)Faithfulness - July 17, 2022By Doug Serven
Romans 12:9-21 and Matthew 25:14-30
2022-09-1729 min2022-09-0132 min2022-09-0133 minCity of Hope Presbyterian Church (PCA)The Fruit of the Church-June 5, 2022By Doug Serven
Acts 2:1-41
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2022-07-1353 min2022-07-1026 minCity of Hope Presbyterian Church (PCA)Forgiveness Paradise Family Forsaken Thirst Finished Commitment Resurrection- April 17, 2022By Doug Serven
Luke 23:44-49
2022-07-1034 min2022-07-1026 minCity of Hope Presbyterian Church (PCA)Dinner and Darkness - April 3, 2022By Doug Serven
Luke 22:1-38
2022-07-1033 min2022-07-1032 minCity of Hope Presbyterian Church (PCA)Hanging of His Words -March 20, 2022By Doug Serven
Luke 19:41-20
2022-07-1028 min
I Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 28 - Beth McCord & Mark PfeutzeThe hosts talk to the sibling power duo - The Pfeutzes - about rocks and chalks, counseling, enneagram, Covenant Seminary, and more.
2022-06-271h 02I Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 27 - The BrucesThe hosts speak with Bruce O'Neil and Bruce Harrington about their experiences as a pastor and an elder and how they got there. They dish out some delicious advice. We don't talk about other PCAs.
Bruce Harrington will publish a book - Grace-Centered Economics, so be looking for that. We didn't get to talk about it unfortunately.
2022-06-2050 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 26 - Sunni MercerThe hosts talk to artist, author, and museum curator Sunni Mercer about these art pieces, her work on the OKC Memorial and the cultural center in Little Rock, her book TIG and the upcoming Thelma - and the PCA.
We discuss this other PCA.
2022-06-1355 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 25 - Bobby GriffithThe hosts talk to Bobby Griffith about his church in Pennsylvania, his entry into the PCA (and later exit), his PhD, his church planting days, and a bit about this PCA.
2022-06-0651 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 22 - Episode 24 - Doug SwaggertyThe hosts talk to Doug (the other one) about his life and ministry in the PCA, his love for LA teams, and his hopes for all of us.
And we discuss this other PCA.
2022-05-3058 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 23 - Megan FowlerThe hosts speak with journalist Megan Fowler (our favorite Megan Fowler) about Pennsylvania, Walt Turner, snow, overtures, and this PCA.
Not this Megan Fowler.
2022-05-2354 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 22 - Bill ThomasThe hosts talk to Bill Thomas, director of the Southwest Church Planting Network about life, work, church, sports, and this PCA.
Bill wants emails! bill@plantchurch.org. Email him anything. Advice. Tips. Recipes. Gossip. Recs.
2022-05-1651 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 21 - Josh EbyThe hosts talk to Josh Eby, who started and directs Vida House, among other things like Peru Mission and his important work helping churches find pastors.
We talk about this PCA.
2022-05-0955 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 20 - Casey Shutt & Chris TalleyThe hosts discuss cohorts, church planting during the pandemic, and the color orange with Chris and Casey.
They talk about this PCA.
2022-05-0253 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 19 - Chuck GarriottThe hosts discuss politics, OKC, OU, DC and more with Chuck Garriott, the director of Ministry to State.
And this PCA.
2022-04-2551 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 18 - Wendy AlsupThe hosts get to talk to Wendy about the best podcast she's been on, her books, her church plant, and this PCA.
2022-04-181h 00I Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 17 - Chris AccardyThe hosts talk to Rev. Chris Accardy from Grace for Granada Church in Granada, Mississippi, about being a PK, wandering from the Lord, returning, the call to ministry, his heart for the lost - and more. We neglect to talk about another PCA.
2022-04-1148 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 16 - Reed DePaceThe hosts talk to Reed DePace about his church and ministry, his chapter in Hear Us Emmanuel, sports, and doggies.
We discuss this PCA.
This episode has a PCA disco song - for Denise Tlustos.
2022-04-0443 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSpecial Episode - All the PCA Country SongsThe I Heart PCA interns had the brilliant idea to write some new lyrics to country songs - makes sense, right? Here you go.
One important note - all of these singers are from foreign countries. They weren't corrected if they got a word or two wrong. And they had some doozy lyrics to work with (sorry about that). We think they're wonderful. And please don't tell the artists!
So:
1. I Try to Think about Morton - this is what we do when we don't want to think about the pandemic or politics...
2022-03-3143 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 15 - Mike ChhagurThe hosts talk to Mike about his church plant in Halifax, sports, tv, Canadian stuff, and the PCA.
We also discuss this PCA.
This episode has a PCA Country song - Weight Gain.
Here are the lyrics:
Well I just came up from Atlanta
I had the ear of the PCA headquarters
I was thinking about the overtures the year before
I’d taken a bit of time
Thought I might go on by
Then the reality came floodin in
And...
2022-03-2857 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 14 - Michael KellerThe hosts talk to Michael Keller from Redeemer Lincoln Square about his church, his journey into the PCA, his pool rugby skills, his taste in musicals, his parents, and his dissertation.
We talk about this PCA.
The concluding theme song is from Jadyn Edgar, our guest in S2E4.
This podcast is sponsored by Storied Publishing. Publish your dream.
2022-03-2153 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 13 - Ashley HalesThe hosts talk to Ashley about her books, speaking, embarrassing moments, and when to get a haircut. And the PCA.
And this PCA.
And at the end, there's this:
아마 비탈길이 미끄러울걸
마치 어장에 던져진 붉은색 청어
잠시나마 진정된 블로그
모든 허위 임차인은 반대하니까 꺼져
SJW CRT 그리고 Side B
우리가 다 커버 해치를 쏘고 이단들은 질식
우리세상에서 가장 작은 텐트
우린 우리의 모든결정 의견을 담아네
우린 개혁에 두려워하지않아
우리 주님의 말씀은 주일에 전하니까
9 points and the 9 point sevens
누군 들어오고 나가 천국에 갈때까지
우린 개혁에 두려워하지않아
우리 주님의 말씀은 주일에 전하니까
9 points twos and the 9 point sevens
누군 들어오고 나가 천국에 갈때까지
2022-03-1449 min2022-03-1432 min2022-03-1432 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 12 - Jenilyn SwettThe hosts talk to Jenilyn about her ministry, the PCA, her book, and the figjam.
We discuss this PCA.
This episode is brought to you by Storied Publishing. It has a PCA Country song at the end. Here are the lyrics:
Just because I asked a friend about the article
Just because I donated money somewhere
Just because I rang the number of the stated clerk
They think I still care
Just because I hate By Faith articles
Where the progressives linger everywhere...
2022-03-0752 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 11 - Esther MeekThe hosts talk to Esther Meek about the PCA, epistemology, philosophy, her books, and other exciting things.
We discuss this PCA.
It's all brought to you by Storied Publishing. Be like Esther - publish your book!
2022-02-2852 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 10 - Steve FroehlichThe hosts talk to Steve Froehlich about life in Ithaca as the pastor of New Life, his journey into the PCA, pronouns, and kicking cancer to the curb.
Playing along? - Load up this PCA.
2022-02-2157 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 9 - Travis ScottThe hosts talk to one of the world's Travis Scotts about his time in New Zealand. his book, bowling in Pittsburgh, Murder by Death, and much more.
We talk about this PCA.
There is a PCA country song at the end. Here are the lyrics:
I ain’t smart, but I damn sure wanna be
Pastorin like this just ain’t workin’ for me
I wish I had a voice in the denominational bucket
There are some overtures to which I say suck it
I...
2022-02-1455 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 8 - Dan DorianiDoug and Justin talk to Dan Doriani about tennis, seminary, his podcast, and joy.
We talk about this other PCA.
2022-02-0756 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 7 - Lloyd KimListen to the hosts talk to Lloyd Kim, the director for Mission to the World, the PCA's missionary agency. We talk about how he got into the PCA, ask his advice, and how we can all help join in.
The PCA we also talk about is on this link.
This episode has a PCA country song. Here are the lyrics:
Hughes Oliphant Old
Wrote books so bold
Looking for a modified time
With a cool attitude
About the new worship views
We’ll wors...
2022-01-3149 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 6 - David CassidyThe hosts chat with David Cassidy about Spanish River church, picks, sermons, books, and more. We talk about this PCA.
This podcast is brought to you by Storied Publishing. They publish books with redemptive themes. Check out their title, and write one yourself!
Here is the first bit of the PCA Country song you hear at the end:
You know this world is full of preachers
While all of us are chosen
Some tear your heart out when they preach
Imagine life without them
All...
2022-01-2459 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 5 - Maria GarriottThe hosts talk to Maria about what's going on with her in Baltimore with BALM, and about her book A Thousand Resurrections, her chapter in HUE2, and her new book Stronger Together.
We talk about this PCA and give it a rating.
This pod is brought to you by Storied Publishing, where you can find that Hear Us Emmanuel book.
This episode has a PCA Country Song at the end, and it's about what we think about when we're trying not to think about.... you can fill in whatever you'd like to not b...
2022-01-1752 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 4 - Jadyn EdgarWe talk to Jadyn about what it's like to be a PK - and Taylor Swift. She drops her advice to the PCA, and we vote on this other PCA.
The podcast is brought to you by Storied Publishing. They've got you covered on books to buy and ways to publish your own work. Give them a holler.
2022-01-1047 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 3 - Greg JohnsonGreg Johnson talks about Memorial Presbyterian Church and his new book Still Time to Care as he unpacks his life, faith, ministry, and the misunderstandings that swirl around him.
We discuss our next PCA.
The pod is brought to you by Storied Publishing - you've got a book in you? Let's talk! We can help.
2022-01-031h 03I Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 2 - Tom GibbsThe hosts talk to Tom Gibbs about all he's done in the PCA, and now his new role as President of Covenant Theological Seminary.
We evaluate a PCA.
And if you want to buy books or figure out the process of writing and publishing one, check out Storied Publishing.
2021-12-2754 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 1 - El Paso Border Ministry ChurchIn this episode the hosts talk to three guests—Chuck Isaac, Jeff White, and Max Rodriguez—about their thoughts on ministry on the US Mexico border. They are pastors and leaders at Christ the King and Las Tierras in El Paso.
If you want to play along with the Best PCA game, here is the first entry.
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The pod is brought to you by Storied Publishing - you've got a book in you? Let's talk! We can help.
2021-12-2045 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 2 - Preview Episode with Doug & JustinSeason 2 kick off for I Heart PCA. Doug and Justin give a bit of an update and overview of the new features on the pod for this time around. But it's still the same basic format where we talk to people about what's up in our denomination. You heard it here first. All the news that's fit to print.
The podcast is brought to you by Storied Publishing. They help get your ideas out there and into a book. Got a book in you? Give them a holler.
You'll hear about re-written country songs, but d...
2021-12-1322 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Bonus - Everything Just Changed - Mark SayresIn this episode of Everything Just Changed by Brad and Bryce, they interview Pastor Mark Sayres.
2021-02-1955 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Bonus Episode - Kris Cooper - How I Got into the PCARUF Campus minister (ordained PCA pastor) Kris Cooper starts to tell his story on how he ended up with us. Follow along on his journey and give him some love! Pop over to some of the books about topics like this that White Blackbird has put out over the years.
2021-02-121h 02I Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Special - All the Theme SongsBy special request, here are all the theme songs, and they're put in their general order of creation and execution. This compilation goes out to Super Fan Denise Tlustos. Let's put some suckers in seers and tank top in tears. Our oatmeal lumpy and our Calvinists grumpy.
If listeners would like to submit new songs, contact the producers and they can be added. Feel free to fiddle around with the lyrics - mix and match and add news ones (as long as they're I Heart PCA positive) - go for it. Thanks to those who contributed already (an...
2021-02-0547 min2021-01-2945 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 32 - Rachael Denhollander & Tim LeCroyThe hosts talk to Rachael and Tim about their important work on the study committee, their stories, writings, advocacy - and HOPE. Watch Rachael's powerful speech here. No ads for White Blackbird books in this one, so visit their site here.
2021-01-2254 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 31 - Mike Philliber and Tim ReisingerThe hosts talked to Mike and Tim about their roles, churches, TYILUMS, social media in moderation -- and the PCA.
2021-01-1550 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 30 - Alan Noble & Matt WileyThe hosts talk to Alan and Matt about - OBU, Shawnee, church planting, English professors, bison, and the PCA.
2021-01-0853 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 29 - Wayne SparkmanOne of the hosts' favorite conversations - with Wayne Sparkman, about the PCA, its historical center, and all the goodies you can find in there. A place for your stuff to head toward.
2021-01-0143 min
Everything Just ChangedBonus Episode: I Heart PCA featuring Steven GarberOn this bonus episode, we're sharing another episode of the I Heart PCA podcast. I heart PCA is hosted by our friends Doug Serven and Justin Edgar, focusing on the PCA--Presbyterian Church in America--where both Brad and Bryce are pastors. In I Heart PCA, Doug and Justin focus on what is right, good, and beautiful about our little denomination, the Presbyterian Church in America. Doug and Justin interview various people and pastors looking for redemptive themes, important theological nuggets, good stories, and a few laughs. Today we’re bringing you their conversation with professor Steven Garber…we hope you enjo...
2020-12-2141 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 28 - Richard DosterThe hosts talk to Richard Doster about By Faith magazine which is amazing, journalism movies, a bit of sports - and the PCA.
2020-12-1845 min
Everything Just ChangedBonus Episode: I Heart PCA with Greg ThompsonOn this bonus episode, we're sharing an episode of the I Heart PCA podcast. I heart PCA is hosted by our friends Doug Serven and Justin Edgar, focusing on the PCA--Presbyterian Church in America--where both Brad and Bryce are pastors. In I Heart PCA, Doug and Justin focus on what is right, good, and beautiful about our little denomination, the Presbyterian Church in America. Doug and Justin interview various people and pastors looking for redemptive themes, important theological nuggets, good stories, and a few laughs. Today we’re bringing you their conversation with pastor Greg Thompson…we hope you enjo...
2020-12-1448 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - BONUS - Everything Just Changed - IndividualismI Heart PCA features an episode by Everything Just Changed. Hosts Brad and Bryce talk about individualism - what is it, what it does, where it came from, and how to combat it.
2020-12-1449 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 27 - Casey CockrumThe hosts talk to Casey about how she got in the PCA through RUF, what the future holds for women in the PCA, Memphis, WILLIE NELSON, some sports - and love for Christ and his church.
2020-12-1144 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 26 - Irwyn InceThe hosts talk to Irwyn about his journey into the PCA, moderating, writing in HUE and The Beautiful Community, pastoring, and CrossFit.
2020-12-0450 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 25 - Ronnie GarciaThe hosts get to talk to Ronnie Garcia about church planting, Puerto Rico, hurricanes, his chapter in HUE2 (wait, did they?), and Houston sports, including the Astros cheating scandal—and... the PCA.
2020-11-2743 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 24 - Dennis Hermerding & Ewan KennedyThe hosts talk to Ewan & Dennis about their chapters in Heal Us, Emmanuel and Christ in the Time of Corona, as well as the way the made their way into the PCA, and.... yeah... football. But not the pandemic. We reformatted a song to make it applicable and even better.
2020-11-2051 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastEpisode 23 - Randy NaborsThe hosts get to talk about PCA legend Randy Nabors about his journey into the PCA, his work in our denomination, the military, New England stuff, his books like Insufficient, and much more. We heart Randy.
2020-11-1353 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 22 - Christina DentThe hosts talk to Christina about her non-profit End it For Good, growing up in the PCA (!!) and.... sports.
2020-11-0652 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 21 - Robin & Rob WoottonThe hosts talk to power couple Robin & Rob about - tattoos, not dating pastors, adoption, Montana, their chapters in Hear Us, Emmanuel, and - the PCA.
2020-10-3059 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 20 - Jeremy Fair & Jason BoboThe hosts talk to Jeremy and Jason about - the PCA - as well as their chapters in Christ in the Time of Corona, sabbaticals, the minor prophets, adoption, rockets, astros, longhorns, and cowboys. Most of this goes fairly well.
2020-10-2345 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 19 - Joel St. ClairThe hosts talk to Joel about the northeast, Dallas, seminary, the BCO, GA, his big party, sports, and - the PCA.
2020-10-1643 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 18 - Caitelen Schneeberger & Austin PfeifferA battle of the last names. The hosts talk to Caitelen and Austin about music, worship, a tank top incident and - the PCA.
2020-10-0952 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 17 - Kevin TwitThe hosts talk to Kevin Twit about RUF, Indelible Grace, HUE, Nashville, and all the music. He's hearted the PCA for a while for sure.
2020-10-0251 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 16 - Jessica Ribera & Katie RiberaTwo sisters-in-law dish it up from Seattle. We talk about their chapters in CoCo, about The Almost Dancer, Texas, Oklahoma, football, RUF, and of course the PCA.
2020-09-2546 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 15 - Jen Pollock MichelIn this episode, the hosts talk to Jen about her books, especially focusing in on lament and hope. We get some Canada references in after the mispronouncing of her name. And - the PCA.
2020-09-1853 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 14 - Duke KwonI Heart PCA talks to Duke Kwon about pastoring in the PCA, his chapters in HUE and HUE2, his upcoming book with Greg Thompson about reparations, and pre-Jack Sparrow Johnny Depp.
2020-09-1147 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Episode Lucky 13 - Jim PoctaThe hosts talk to Jim Pocta - elder in the PCA, counselor, one of the authors of a PCA Study Committee Report. He discusses his experience and how and why in the world he was asked to do such a thankless job. You'll want to listen to hear his story!
2020-09-0438 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 12 - Steven GarberThe hosts talk with Steven Garber about how he's influenced them with his writings. He gives an update on where he's been and what he's doing and - sports. This podcast is the first time you'll hear a ukulele theme song!! (and it's from a special guest artist)
2020-08-2840 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 11 - Justin WellsThe hosts talk to Justin Wells about his latest projects, being a movie mogul, how he got in the PCA, and what he thinks about everything. Creativity in the PCA in the arts theme.
2020-08-2148 min
Conversations Around GoodGood Table Talk - Church EditionDoes the church really do in good in the community? In this episode we are joined by church leaders Donna Coleman-Cambrice, Doug Serven, and Tre Clark. Here how their congregations invest in their communities.
2020-08-191h 14I Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 10 - Jon SongYour pandemicly challenged hosts try to get Jonathan Song to sing Oceans. And they talk about more music, names, the PCA, moving presbyteries, and what it's like to be recently married. Jon Song delivers for the most part.
2020-08-1441 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 9 - Dan QuakkelaarIn this episode, Doug and Justin get to the upper Midwest up to the land of Schlitz, Pabst, Milwaukee's Best, Laverne and Shirley. We bring to you the pastor of Friends of Sinners church, the man who has the least easy PCA pastor's name to spell - Dan Quakkelaar (imagine if he moved to ABQ!). He talks about his dad (see: Doing God's Work), his football career, and mostly about his love for Christ and his church.
2020-08-0747 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 8 - Barbara JonesYour I Heart PCA hosts talk to one of the best people in the PCA—Barbara Jones! Barbara is the Senior National Diversity Director for Mission to the World, but we talk about Michael Jordan, our denomination, mission trips, and her lead chapter in Hear Us, Emmanuel.
(Editor's Note- The first version of this episode had an ad by the-supposed-Morgan-Freeman that the producers missed. They producers are sorry to have allowed "Mr. Freeman" this time since it was not scheduled. They have been - yet again - reprimanded, and the podcast was fixed a day later. I Hea...
2020-08-0142 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 7 - Matt HowellThe indefatigable hosts call in Matthew Howell. Matt went to high school with JS, then was a student at OU, then went to seminary at RTS-C and ended up at RUF, and now is a pastor in MEM-USA. Call or email him with every pastoral question possible. He also free-styles, and he will leave you a rap message. We talk about many of these issues (though some were edited out), and you get a few glimpses of Inedible Grapes and the Mattechisms. Will you heart the PCA after this? It could be the dividing line on where you stand...
2020-07-2446 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 6 - Brittany SmithDoug and Justin talk to Brittany Smith about the PCA, her job as RUF Campus Staff at the University of Arizona, the book she edited (Co-laborers, Co-heirs: A Family Conversation), and her favorite parts about working with Doug at OU back in the day. We left off her board games and how much she makes selling on EBay - for next time.
[The producers apology a previous un-ready version of this was published first. That has been corrected and the producers have been reprimanded.]
2020-07-1844 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 5 - Jim WertDoug and Justin talk with Jim Wert - elder, former moderator, and coocoo for anything that i any way pertains to Tolkien. He just can't help it, so we pelt him with questions at the end.
2020-07-1041 min
Every Square Inch PodcastRacism in America, Part 3In the final episode of our series on racism in America, Robert looks specifically at how our Protestant, Presbyterian tradition has handled the issues of slavery and racism in our country’s history, before ending the series with theological and practical applications for our church.LINKS:Overture 43 from the 44th PCA General Assembly, condemning corporate, historical racism in our denomination.“Heal Us, Emmanuel: A Call for Racial Reconciliation, Representation, and Unity in the Church” edited by Doug Serven (link to Amazon)“For a Continuing Church: The Roots of the Presbyte...
2020-07-0845 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Emergency Episode - Greg ThompsonThe hosts talk to Greg Thompson about what's going on his life and ministry including phone calls to Sho Baraka, Union: The Musical, his work in Philly and Memphis - and of course the PCA (Covenant Seminary, RUF, Trinity in Charlottesville). And white supremacy.
2020-07-0647 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 4 - Sarah Viggiano WrightDoug and Justin talk to Sarah about Covenant Seminary, RUF, San Antonio Tex Mex, Orlando theme parks, and her writing for CoCo. And her book, A Living Hope: A Study of 1 Peter.
2020-07-0341 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 3 - Bryce HalesWe talk to Bryce about church planting in California, his own podcast, and sports - sort of, not much really.
2020-06-2638 min
Keeping It CenteredBridging the Ethnic DivideIn season 2, we had the pleasure of chatting with Pastor Malcolm Walls about the responsibility Christians have in bridging the ethnic divide. This week, he's back for an encore and is also joined by an amazing guitarist and worship leader, Jac Mandel. We're at a turning point in history. For so many years, the African American community has spoken out about the injustices still running rampant in many parts of our nation and world. Now, with the invention of smartphones, we're seeing more and more cases of those injustices all over the media. If we're not careful, w...
2020-06-2400 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Emergency Episode - Education with Mark Dalbey and Lee RolandDoug and Justin talk with Mark Dalbey (President of Covenant Seminary) and Lee Roland (pastor, principal and author of Fantastic Voyage: A Story of School Turnaround and Achievement By Overcoming Poverty and Addressing Race).
We discuss race, training pastors, the church, and we get into a little bit of Oklahoma history and - running backs.
2020-06-2356 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 2 - Ray CannataDoug and Justin talk with Ray Cannata about how and why he hearts the PCA - including Katrina, the PCA Standing Judicial Committee (or is it Commission?), his krewe, the Rooted book, LSU, and he settles once and for all who killed JFK.
Yes, the producers know this is not the second episode but we had to stick with our naming nomenclature or else it will be even more confusing. Or will it?
Check out Rooted!
2020-06-1937 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Episode Bump Up - Scott SaulsWe wanted to bring this to you earlier than we had planned since we discuss current events a little more than usual. We talk to Scott about his books, his church, his mentor (TK), his hot chicken, his favorite hockey players, and he name drops quite a bit.
2020-06-1347 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Emergency Episode - Alex Jun & Wayland Cubit - Race, George Floyd, & ChurchWe bumped this episode up because we didn't want it to have to wait. Alexander Jun is a Korean-American PCA elder professor former moderator author. Wayland Cubit is a Black Baptist OKC police officer candidate for Sheriff for Oklahoma County. We discuss current events regarding George Floyd, and we go back to LA and Rodney King, pulling it all together for today. We end up talking a little football of course.
2020-06-0853 minI Heart PCA - the PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 1 - Mike KhandjianMike K is a pastor, author, and he throws good parties. We talk about Miami, Baltimore, football, stumbling, grace - and the PCA.
Check out Mike's book, A Sometimes Stumbling Life!
2020-05-2630 min
United Voice Oklahoma PodcastTaking Time to Listen, Learn, & Engage: Rev. Doug ServenDoug Serven is the founding pastor of City Presbyterian church in Midtown OKC. Doug is also is an author, publisher, editor, and active agent for change in our city. On this episode, he talks to Wayland & Cece about his journey into the race conversation in our city. He shares honestly about the intentional steps he has taken over the years to listen, learn, and take specific actions to address racism in our country and the Church. This is a fantastic conversation for anyone wanting to take sincere steps towards better understanding racism in our society.
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2019-10-0251 min
Plant Better23: Tools for Holding Your Church Schedule Together w/ Doug ServenWhat qualities describe most pastors? Wild guess: you probably didn’t think “organized.”Listen in to hear James talk with Doug Serven about his book The Organized Pastor in one of our most practical episodes yet.
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Plant Better23: Tools for Holding Your Church Schedule Together w/ Doug ServenWhat qualities describe most pastors? Wild guess: you probably didn’t think “organized.”
Listen in to hear James talk with Doug Serven about his book The Organized Pastor in one of our most practical episodes yet.
2016-02-1500 min