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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff politymattersfeedback@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/tyicofsn84jupj1blgxu3laqr3z3?.jpg Polity Matters http://www.politymatters.org Ben Ratliff Jared Nelson Scott Edburg 140. Very Opposites (BCO 62) 140. Very Opposites (BCO 62) Discussion of the seven sections of BCO 62 on Days of Fasting and Thanksgiving.

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]]> Buzzsprout-19597660 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0500 1631 bco 1 81 full false 139. Scott, Take Care of It (BCO 61) 139. Scott, Take Care of It (BCO 61) Ben, Jared, and Scott walk through Chapter 61 of the PCA Book of Church Order ("The Burial of the Dead"), discussing the theology and practicalities of conducting funerals and graveside services. They cover how to balance worshipping God with comforting the living, navigate sensitive pastoral situations like cremation and services for unbelievers, and train ministry interns in funeral care.


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  • Leading in Worship by Terry L. Johnson: Liturgical resource cited for graveside committal services.
  • Article by Steven Spinnenweber: Article (and accompanying sermon) on preaching the gospel clearly while conducting his sister's funeral.
  • The Book of Common Prayer (1662 & 1979 editions): Historical liturgical references for burial orders.
  • Matthew Henry's Deathbed Reflection.
    Upon his death bed, Matthew Henry wrote this note to his loved ones, to be read when he had passed.
    “Would you like to know where I am? I am at home in my Father's house, in the mansions prepared for me here. I am where I want to be – no longer on the stormy sea, but in God's safe, quiet harbor. My sowing time is done and I am reaping: my joy is as the joy of harvest. 
    Would you like to know how it is with me? I am made perfect in holiness. Grace is swallowed up in glory. 
    Would you like to know what I am doing? I see God, not as through a glass darkly, but face to face. I am engaged in the sweet enjoyment of my precious Redeemer. I am singing hallelujahs to Him who sits upon the throne, and am constantly praising Him. 
    Would you know what blessed company I keep? It is better than the best on earth. Here are the holy angels and the spirits of just men made perfect...I am with many of my old acquaintances with whom I worked and prayed, and who have come here before me. 
    Lastly, would you know how long this will continue? It is dawn that never fades! After millions and millions of ages, it will be as fresh as it is now. Therefore, weep not for me!”

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]]> Ben, Jared, and Scott walk through Chapter 61 of the PCA Book of Church Order ("The Burial of the Dead"), discussing the theology and practicalities of conducting funerals and graveside services. They cover how to balance worshipping God with comforting the living, navigate sensitive pastoral situations like cremation and services for unbelievers, and train ministry interns in funeral care.


Referenced Links & External Resources

  • Leading in Worship by Terry L. Johnson: Liturgical resource cited for graveside committal services.
  • Article by Steven Spinnenweber: Article (and accompanying sermon) on preaching the gospel clearly while conducting his sister's funeral.
  • The Book of Common Prayer (1662 & 1979 editions): Historical liturgical references for burial orders.
  • Matthew Henry's Deathbed Reflection.
    Upon his death bed, Matthew Henry wrote this note to his loved ones, to be read when he had passed.
    “Would you like to know where I am? I am at home in my Father's house, in the mansions prepared for me here. I am where I want to be – no longer on the stormy sea, but in God's safe, quiet harbor. My sowing time is done and I am reaping: my joy is as the joy of harvest. 
    Would you like to know how it is with me? I am made perfect in holiness. Grace is swallowed up in glory. 
    Would you like to know what I am doing? I see God, not as through a glass darkly, but face to face. I am engaged in the sweet enjoyment of my precious Redeemer. I am singing hallelujahs to Him who sits upon the throne, and am constantly praising Him. 
    Would you know what blessed company I keep? It is better than the best on earth. Here are the holy angels and the spirits of just men made perfect...I am with many of my old acquaintances with whom I worked and prayed, and who have come here before me. 
    Lastly, would you know how long this will continue? It is dawn that never fades! After millions and millions of ages, it will be as fresh as it is now. Therefore, weep not for me!”

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]]> Buzzsprout-19521654 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0500 1830 bco 1 80 full false 138. It’s Probably Our Fault (BCO 60) 138. It’s Probably Our Fault (BCO 60) Ben, Jared, and Scott discuss BCO 60 on the visitation of the sick.

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]]> Buzzsprout-19458470 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0500 1906 bco 1 79 full false 137. Box of Chocolates Effect (GA Debrief) 137. Box of Chocolates Effect (GA Debrief) Ben welcomes Fred Greco, Steve Tipton, and first-time commissioner RE Jonah Cleveland to debrief after the 53rd PCA General Assembly.

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]]> Ben welcomes Fred Greco, Steve Tipton, and first-time commissioner RE Jonah Cleveland to debrief after the 53rd PCA General Assembly.

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]]> Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-19427314 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0500 3361 ga,guest,tipton,greco 3 19 full false 136. Christian Nationalism with David Strain 136. Christian Nationalism with David Strain In this episode, we sit down with David Strain to discuss the PCA's ad interim committee on Christian Nationalism. We explore the diverse definitions of the movement, the ethical challenges it presents in local congregations, and the committee's approach to providing pastoral counsel.

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]]> In this episode, we sit down with David Strain to discuss the PCA's ad interim committee on Christian Nationalism. We explore the diverse definitions of the movement, the ethical challenges it presents in local congregations, and the committee's approach to providing pastoral counsel.

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]]> Buzzsprout-19348713 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0500 2006 3 18 full false 135. AI AIC? 135. AI AIC? The guys are joined by Joshua Torrey, Frank Cohee, and Adam Parker to discuss the possibility of an Ad Interim Committee on Artificial Intelligence. 

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]]> The guys are joined by Joshua Torrey, Frank Cohee, and Adam Parker to discuss the possibility of an Ad Interim Committee on Artificial Intelligence. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-19315249 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0500 3421 3 17 full false 134. Nacho Libre Style (BCO 59) 134. Nacho Libre Style (BCO 59) Ben and Jared pair up to work through BCO 59 on the Solemnization of Marriage.

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]]> Ben and Jared pair up to work through BCO 59 on the Solemnization of Marriage.

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]]> Buzzsprout-19277396 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0500 2189 bro 1 78 full false 133. One Big Beautiful Directory 133. One Big Beautiful Directory Ben, Scott, and Jared sit down with members of the committee tasked with revising the PCA’s Directory for Worship: Nate Shurden, Joel St. Clair, and Chad Van Dixhoorn.

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]]> Ben, Scott, and Jared sit down with members of the committee tasked with revising the PCA’s Directory for Worship: Nate Shurden, Joel St. Clair, and Chad Van Dixhoorn.

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]]> Buzzsprout-19238210 Tue, 26 May 2026 04:00:00 -0500 3773 ga,guest 3 16 full false 132. Overtures 2026 132. Overtures 2026 Ben , Scott , and Jared are joined by friend of the show Alex Ford to tackle the massive slate of overtures for the 53rd General Assembly. This year, a record 90 overtures (89 new and one referred from last year) are on the docket, covering everything from the diaconate to artificial intelligence.

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]]> Ben , Scott , and Jared are joined by friend of the show Alex Ford to tackle the massive slate of overtures for the 53rd General Assembly. This year, a record 90 overtures (89 new and one referred from last year) are on the docket, covering everything from the diaconate to artificial intelligence.

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]]> Buzzsprout-19184434 Fri, 15 May 2026 15:00:00 -0500 12686 3 15 full false 131. Dinner Call (BCO 58 Part Two) 131. Dinner Call (BCO 58 Part Two) Ben, Scott, and Jared dive into BCO 58, exploring the constitutional requirements and practical nuances of administering the Lord's Supper within the PCA.

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]]> Ben, Scott, and Jared dive into BCO 58, exploring the constitutional requirements and practical nuances of administering the Lord's Supper within the PCA.

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]]> Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-19163965 Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 -0500 1903 1 77 full false 130. OPE (BCO 58 Part One) 130. OPE (BCO 58 Part One) Ben, Scott, and Jared dive into BCO 58, exploring the constitutional requirements and practical nuances of administering the Lord's Supper within the PCA.

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]]> Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-19124131 Tue, 05 May 2026 04:00:00 -0500 2410 1 76 full false 129. This is a Very Good Vow (BCO 57 Part Two) 129. This is a Very Good Vow (BCO 57 Part Two) In this episode of Polity Matters, we walk through the last two sections of BCO 57: The Admission of Persons to Sealing Ordinances.

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]]> In this episode of Polity Matters, we walk through the last two sections of BCO 57: The Admission of Persons to Sealing Ordinances.

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]]> Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-19086382 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0500 1177 1 75 full false 128. The Water Must Be Wetted (BCO 57 Part One) 128. The Water Must Be Wetted (BCO 57 Part One) In this episode of Polity Matters, we walk through BCO 57: The Admission of Persons to Sealing Ordinances, focusing on how individuals—especially covenant children—are received into communing membership. We discuss pastoral practice, the role of the session, and the meaning of the membership vows. Along the way, we explore how the church faithfully shepherds people toward the Lord’s Table.


PCA Book of Church Order (BCO): https://www.pcaac.org/bco/

The OPC Book of Church Order: https://opc.org/bco.html

Stephen Smallman’s Understanding the Session (and other resources): https://www.pcabookstore.com/

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]]> In this episode of Polity Matters, we walk through BCO 57: The Admission of Persons to Sealing Ordinances, focusing on how individuals—especially covenant children—are received into communing membership. We discuss pastoral practice, the role of the session, and the meaning of the membership vows. Along the way, we explore how the church faithfully shepherds people toward the Lord’s Table.


PCA Book of Church Order (BCO): https://www.pcaac.org/bco/

The OPC Book of Church Order: https://opc.org/bco.html

Stephen Smallman’s Understanding the Session (and other resources): https://www.pcabookstore.com/

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]]> Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-19052596 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0500 1425 1 74 full false 127. Biblical and Adorable (BCO 56 Part Two) 127. Biblical and Adorable (BCO 56 Part Two) In this episode, Ben, Scott, and Jared dive into BCO 56, walking through the theological and practical requirements for the administration of baptism in the PCA.

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]]> In this episode, Ben, Scott, and Jared dive into BCO 56, walking through the theological and practical requirements for the administration of baptism in the PCA.

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]]> Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-19008585 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0500 2932 1 73 full false 126. Celsius Shaped Hole (BCO 56 Part One) 126. Celsius Shaped Hole (BCO 56 Part One) In this episode, Ben, Scott, and Jared dive into BCO 56, walking through the theological and practical requirements for the administration of baptism in the PCA.

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]]> In this episode, Ben, Scott, and Jared dive into BCO 56, walking through the theological and practical requirements for the administration of baptism in the PCA.

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]]> Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-18933813 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0500 1755 1 72 full false 125. Baptists Maybe (BCO 55) 125. Baptists Maybe (BCO 55) In this episode, Ben, Jared, and Scott dive into BCO 55 in the Directory for the Worship of God. The men discuss the importance, biblical basis, and practical application of confessing the faith publicly within the local congregation.


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PCA Book of Church Order (BCO): Read the full text of Chapter 55.

The Westminster Standards: Explore the Confession of Faith and the Shorter and Larger Catechisms.

Trinity Psalter Hymnal: The hymnal discussed by the hosts for its inclusion of creeds and confessions.

The Christian Tradition by Jaroslav Pelikan: The magisterial 5-volume history of the development of doctrine referenced in the episode.

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]]> In this episode, Ben, Jared, and Scott dive into BCO 55 in the Directory for the Worship of God. The men discuss the importance, biblical basis, and practical application of confessing the faith publicly within the local congregation.


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PCA Book of Church Order (BCO): Read the full text of Chapter 55.

The Westminster Standards: Explore the Confession of Faith and the Shorter and Larger Catechisms.

Trinity Psalter Hymnal: The hymnal discussed by the hosts for its inclusion of creeds and confessions.

The Christian Tradition by Jaroslav Pelikan: The magisterial 5-volume history of the development of doctrine referenced in the episode.

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]]> Buzzsprout-18922167 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0500 878 1 71 full false 124. Pearls of Wisdom From Rick Warren (BCO 54) 124. Pearls of Wisdom From Rick Warren (BCO 54) In this episode, Ben Ratliff, Scott Edberg, and Jared Nelson dive into the theological and practical implications of BCO 54, exploring how the PCA views stewardship, the tithe, and the role of offerings in the worship service. From the "floor" of the tithe to the humor of "gerbil mascots," the team breaks down what it means to acknowledge God as the owner of all things.

General Assembly 2026 (Louisville, KY)

  • Dates: June 22–26, 2026.
  • Official GA Website: pcaga.org — Use this for registration and the official information booklet.
  • Registration: Register Here (Registration for commissioners and exhibitors is currently open).
  • GA Schedule & Docket: View the 2026 Schedule.

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]]> In this episode, Ben Ratliff, Scott Edberg, and Jared Nelson dive into the theological and practical implications of BCO 54, exploring how the PCA views stewardship, the tithe, and the role of offerings in the worship service. From the "floor" of the tithe to the humor of "gerbil mascots," the team breaks down what it means to acknowledge God as the owner of all things.

General Assembly 2026 (Louisville, KY)

  • Dates: June 22–26, 2026.
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]]> Buzzsprout-18896240 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0500 1756 1 70 full false 123. Loose Extemporary Harangues (BCO 53) 123. Loose Extemporary Harangues (BCO 53) In this episode of Polity Matters Ben, Scott, and Jared dive into the Book of Church Order (BCO) Chapter 53, which outlines the church's doctrine and practice regarding the preaching of the Word. From the theological weight of preaching as a means of grace to the practicalities of sermon length and the (unfortunate) inability to laser-engrave gerbils with the show's logo, the trio explores what it means to handle the Word of Truth rightly.

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]]> In this episode of Polity Matters Ben, Scott, and Jared dive into the Book of Church Order (BCO) Chapter 53, which outlines the church's doctrine and practice regarding the preaching of the Word. From the theological weight of preaching as a means of grace to the practicalities of sermon length and the (unfortunate) inability to laser-engrave gerbils with the show's logo, the trio explores what it means to handle the Word of Truth rightly.

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]]> Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-18859310 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0500 2548 1 69 full false 122. Polity Nerds Stick Together 122. Polity Nerds Stick Together Jeffrey Choi, a PCA pastor in Los Angeles, discusses the nuances of Overture 37, the role of women in the diaconate, and the implications for PCA polity.

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]]> Jeffrey Choi, a PCA pastor in Los Angeles, discusses the nuances of Overture 37, the role of women in the diaconate, and the implications for PCA polity.

https://orchardla.org/


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]]> Buzzsprout-18819721 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0500 2624 full false Jeffrey Choi Ben Ratliff Jared Nelson Scott Edburg 121. Put the Cookies on the Bottom Shelf (BCO 52) 121. Put the Cookies on the Bottom Shelf (BCO 52)
  • Ben’s blog: https://www.pulpitmatters.com/ 
  • Leading in Prayer: A Workbook for Worship – Hughes Oliphant Old
    A comprehensive guide for pastors and worship leaders on the theology and practice of public prayer.
    Purchase via Westminster Bookstore | Purchase via Christianbook
  • A Method for Prayer – Matthew Henry
    The classic Puritan work on "praying the Bible."
    Purchase via Reformation Heritage Books | Purchase via Westminster Bookstore
  • The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions – Arthur Bennett (Ed.)
    Perhaps the most famous modern compilation of Puritan petitions and meditations.
    Purchase via Banner of Truth | Purchase via Ligonier
  • Prayer – O. Hallesby
    A profoundly simple yet deep classic on the nature of prayer as "helplessness" and opening the door to Jesus.
    Purchase via Logos (Digital) | Purchase via Amazon/AbeBooks
  • Jonathan Gibson’s Liturgy/Holiday Books
    Gibson has produced a series of beautiful "Liturgy for Daily Worship" books.
  • Lexham Press Prayer Books
    Lexham has a specific "Christian Prayer" series (often in high-quality small hardbacks) including Piercing Heaven (Puritan prayers) and Fount of Heaven (Early Church prayers).
    View the Lexham Prayer Bundle/Series | Individual: Piercing Heaven
  • The Westminster Standards
    Includes the Westminster Confession of Faith, and the Larger and Shorter Catechisms.
    Purchase (Banner of Truth Edition) | Purchase (Great Commission Publications)


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  • Ben’s blog: https://www.pulpitmatters.com/ 
  • Leading in Prayer: A Workbook for Worship – Hughes Oliphant Old
    A comprehensive guide for pastors and worship leaders on the theology and practice of public prayer.
    Purchase via Westminster Bookstore | Purchase via Christianbook
  • A Method for Prayer – Matthew Henry
    The classic Puritan work on "praying the Bible."
    Purchase via Reformation Heritage Books | Purchase via Westminster Bookstore
  • The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions – Arthur Bennett (Ed.)
    Perhaps the most famous modern compilation of Puritan petitions and meditations.
    Purchase via Banner of Truth | Purchase via Ligonier
  • Prayer – O. Hallesby
    A profoundly simple yet deep classic on the nature of prayer as "helplessness" and opening the door to Jesus.
    Purchase via Logos (Digital) | Purchase via Amazon/AbeBooks
  • Jonathan Gibson’s Liturgy/Holiday Books
    Gibson has produced a series of beautiful "Liturgy for Daily Worship" books.
  • Lexham Press Prayer Books
    Lexham has a specific "Christian Prayer" series (often in high-quality small hardbacks) including Piercing Heaven (Puritan prayers) and Fount of Heaven (Early Church prayers).
    View the Lexham Prayer Bundle/Series | Individual: Piercing Heaven
  • The Westminster Standards
    Includes the Westminster Confession of Faith, and the Larger and Shorter Catechisms.
    Purchase (Banner of Truth Edition) | Purchase (Great Commission Publications)


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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-18735768 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0600 2187 1 67 full false     119. Lead My Sheep 119. Lead My Sheep Lead My Sheep at PCABookStore

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-18650831 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0600 1839 1 66 full false     117. They May Have a Crock Pot On (BCO 49) 117. They May Have a Crock Pot On (BCO 49) Time to talk about order in worship.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-18573189 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0600 2058 1 65 full false     116. I Like Pulpits Too (BCO 48) 116. I Like Pulpits Too (BCO 48) BCO 48: The Sanctification of the Lord’s Day

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-18536340 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0600 3025 1 64 full false     115. Worship Vibes (BCO 47) 115. Worship Vibes (BCO 47) Give Praise to God

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    ]]>     Temporary statement adopted by the Third General Assembly to preface the Directory for Worship:  The Directory for Worship is an approved guide and should be taken seriously as the mind of the Church agreeable to the Standards.  However, it does not have the force of law and is not to be considered obligatory in all its parts.  BCO 56, 57 and 58 have been given full constitutional authority by the Eleventh General Assembly after being submitted to the Presbyteries and receiving the necessary approval of two-thirds (2/3) of the Presbyteries.  BCO 59-3, as amended, has been given full constitutional authority by the Forty-seventh General Assembly after being submitted to the Presbyteries and receiving the necessary approval of two-thirds (2/3) of the Presbyteries. (from the Digital BCO)

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-18459268 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0600 1826 full false     113. Worship in the EPC 113. Worship in the EPC Go here to see resources from the EPC, including their Book of Order.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-18207228 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0600 2013 full false     109. Women in the PCA 109. Women in the PCA David Strain and Joshua Walker gather to discuss the role of women in the PCA.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-18112988 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0600 3935 full false Fred Greco Ben Ratliff Jared Nelson Scott Edburg     107. Welcome Per Almquist 107. Welcome Per Almquist Scott and Jared spend some time with Per Almquist, a famliar name to the show.


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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-17672123 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0500 3507 2 44 full false Fred Greco Ben Ratliff Jared Nelson Scott Edburg     96. Nothing of Substance (RPR w/Thomas Rickard) 96. Nothing of Substance (RPR w/Thomas Rickard) Scott and Jared are joined by Thomas Rickard to have (another) discussion about Review of Presbytery Records.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-17541953 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0500 3126 2 40 full false     92. Regarding Paul Settle 92. Regarding Paul Settle Jared sits down with Mel Duncan and Jason Helopolous to discuss the influential ministry of Rev. Paul Settle.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-17445674 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0500 2521 2 39 full false     91. 52nd PCAGA Recap 91. 52nd PCAGA Recap Ben and Jared hit a few highlights of the 52nd General Assembly, and then Jared is joined by the PCA Archivist Wayne Sparkman for a brief interview.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-17432531 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:00:00 -0500 2731 2 38 full false     90. Revisiting RPR 90. Revisiting RPR Our AI substitute wasn't able to record an episode, so it seem like it generated an introduction with NotebookLM and then aired our RPR Deep Dive from last year. Enjoy.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-17364991 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 01:00:00 -0500 4119 2 37 full false     89. Crash Course on the PCA General Assembly 89. Crash Course on the PCA General Assembly Jared, Scott, and Ben spend time with friend of the show Steve Dowling, discussing the week of General Assembly and what we might expect at the 52nd.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-17346923 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:00:00 -0500 2395 2 36 full false Steve Dowling Ben Ratliff Jared Nelson Scott Edburg     88. Some Sense of Order (Overtures 2025 Part Two) 88. Some Sense of Order (Overtures 2025 Part Two) Alex Ford is back! We quickly put him to work sifting through Overtures with the guys...

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-17325984 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0500 4010 2 35 full false Alex Ford Ben Ratliff Jared Nelson Scott Edburg     87. It's Almost GA, Where's Our Controversy? (Overtures 2025 Part One) 87. It's Almost GA, Where's Our Controversy? (Overtures 2025 Part One) Alex Ford is back! We quickly put him to work sifting through Overtures with the guys...

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-17309735 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 20:00:00 -0500 3707 2 34 full false Alex Ford Ben Ratliff Jared Nelson Scott Edburg     86. Orderly Meeting 86. Orderly Meeting Orderly Meeting Website

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-17269207 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0500 3310 2 33 full false     85. BCO 37: The Removal of Censure 85. BCO 37: The Removal of Censure Mel Duncan joins the show to help us think through the removal of censures in BCO 27. 

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-17229376 Tue, 27 May 2025 04:00:00 -0500 3639 2 33 full false     84. BCO 36 The Infliction of Church Censures 84. BCO 36 The Infliction of Church Censures Dr. Waters joins the guys to discuss the infliction of censures.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-17148248 Tue, 13 May 2025 04:00:00 -0500 3736 2 32 full false Guy Waters Ben Ratliff Jared Nelson Scott Edburg     83. Bigger Problems Than Testifying in a PCA Court (BCO 35 part two) 83. Bigger Problems Than Testifying in a PCA Court (BCO 35 part two) Ben, Jared, Scott, and Fred finish out BCO 35.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-17106076 Tue, 06 May 2025 04:00:00 -0500 2310 2 31 full false Fred Greco Ben Ratliff Jared Nelson Scott Edburg     82. An Out of Date Bunch of Malarkey (BCO 35 part one) 82. An Out of Date Bunch of Malarkey (BCO 35 part one) Ben, Jared, Scott, and Fred begin PCA BCO Chapter 35 on Evidence. They discuss the competency of witnesses, the rights of the accused and accuser, procedures for handling testimony, and the judgment of evidence in church courts. 

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    ]]>     Ben, Jared, Scott, and Fred begin PCA BCO Chapter 35 on Evidence. They discuss the competency of witnesses, the rights of the accused and accuser, procedures for handling testimony, and the judgment of evidence in church courts. 

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-17061430 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0500 2129 2 31 full false Fred Greco Ben Ratliff Jared Nelson Scott Edburg     81. All of My Secrets Have Been Exposed (BCO 34) 81. All of My Secrets Have Been Exposed (BCO 34) Jared and Scott are joined by RE John Bise to work through matters pertaining to process against TEs.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-16991883 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0500 2975 2 30 full false John Bise Ben Ratliff Jared Nelson Scott Edburg     80. Until I Read Them Out Loud (BCO 33) 80. Until I Read Them Out Loud (BCO 33) Steve Dowling joins the polity bros to work through BCO 33: Special Rules Pertaining to Process Before Sessions.

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    ]]>     Steve Dowling joins the polity bros to work through BCO 33: Special Rules Pertaining to Process Before Sessions.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-16979514 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0500 2511 2 29 full false Steve Dowling Ben Ratliff Jared Nelson Scott Edburg     75. The People I Lied to Are Dead: Part Three (BCO 32 part two) 75. The People I Lied to Are Dead: Part Three (BCO 32 part two) Ben, Jared, Scott, and Fred continue their discussion and explanation of BCO 32.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-16937660 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0500 2492 2 28 full false Fred Greco Ben Ratliff Jared Nelson Scott Edburg     74. The People I Lied to Are Dead (BCO 32 Part One) 74. The People I Lied to Are Dead (BCO 32 Part One) Ben, Jared, Scott, and Fred deal with the first six sections of BCO 32.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-16872712 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0500 2967 2 27 full false Fred Greco Ben Ratliff Jared Nelson Scott Edburg     73. Best Host Ever (BCO 31 part two) 73. Best Host Ever (BCO 31 part two) Ben, Jared, Half-Scott, and Steve are back to finish BCO 31. 

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-16830451 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0500 3062 BCO 2 26 full false Steve Tipton Ben Ratliff Jared Nelson Scott Edburg     72. Story Time with Steve (BCO 31 part one) 72. Story Time with Steve (BCO 31 part one) Ben, Jared, and Scott are joined by Steve Tipton to dive into BCO 31, which outlines the key players and procedures involved in formal judicial processes within the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). They start off with a bit of fun—Jared presents a quiz on judicial cases that have shaped the PCA. Then, the discussion turns serious as they unpack the nuances of BCO 31, addressing questions of jurisdiction, the role of the courts, and the necessity of due process in church discipline.

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    ]]>     Ben, Jared, and Scott are joined by Steve Tipton to dive into BCO 31, which outlines the key players and procedures involved in formal judicial processes within the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). They start off with a bit of fun—Jared presents a quiz on judicial cases that have shaped the PCA. Then, the discussion turns serious as they unpack the nuances of BCO 31, addressing questions of jurisdiction, the role of the courts, and the necessity of due process in church discipline.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-16809468 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0500 3851 2 25 full false Steve Tipton Ben Ratliff Jared Nelson Scott Edburg     75. Pure Hypothetical (BCO 30) 75. Pure Hypothetical (BCO 30) In this episode of Polity Matters, hosts Ben Ratliff, Jared Nelson, and Scott Edberg welcome Dr. Guy Waters of Reformed Theological Seminary to discuss Chapter 30 of the PCA Book of Church Order (BCO), which deals with church censures. They explore the biblical, theological, and practical aspects of church discipline, the different types of censures available to church courts, and how they should be wisely applied in the life of the church.

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    ]]>     In this episode of Polity Matters, hosts Ben Ratliff, Jared Nelson, and Scott Edberg welcome Dr. Guy Waters of Reformed Theological Seminary to discuss Chapter 30 of the PCA Book of Church Order (BCO), which deals with church censures. They explore the biblical, theological, and practical aspects of church discipline, the different types of censures available to church courts, and how they should be wisely applied in the life of the church.

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    How Jesus Runs the Church

    Facing the Last Enemy: Death and the Christian 

    The Sabbath as Rest and Hope for the People of God 

    Well-Ordered, Living Well: A Field Guide to Presbyterian Church Government 

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-16768547 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0500 3315 1 42 full false Guy Waters Ben Ratliff Jared Nelson Scott Edburg     74. Just Give Me Another Hour (BCO 29) 74. Just Give Me Another Hour (BCO 29) In this episode of Polity Matters, hosts Ben Ratliff, Jared Nelson, and Scott Edberg welcome Ruling Elder John Bise to discuss Chapter 29 of the PCA Book of Church Order: Offenses. 

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    ]]>     In this episode of Polity Matters, hosts Ben Ratliff, Jared Nelson, and Scott Edberg welcome Ruling Elder John Bise to discuss Chapter 29 of the PCA Book of Church Order: Offenses. 

    The conversation tackles the distinctions between personal and general offenses, as well as private and public offenses, and how church courts should approach discipline in a biblical and pastoral manner. 

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-16727797 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0600 2126 1 41 full false     73. The Jared Nelson Memorial Episode (BCO 28) 73. The Jared Nelson Memorial Episode (BCO 28) Ben, Jared, and Scott are joined by Steve Tipton --the fourth polity bro-- to discuss BCO 28: Disciplining of Non-communing Members.

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    ]]>     Buzzsprout-16687787 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0600 3150 1 40 full false     72. Chapter 27 is Chiastic (BCO 27) 72. Chapter 27 is Chiastic (BCO 27) Steve Dowling joins Ben, Jared, and Scott to discuss BCO 27 on the nature, subjects, and ends of church discipline.

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    ]]>     Steve Dowling joins Ben, Jared, and Scott to discuss BCO 27 on the nature, subjects, and ends of church discipline.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-16645711 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0600 3961 1 39 full false     71. Procedural Checklist (w/T. David Gordon) 71. Procedural Checklist (w/T. David Gordon) Procedural Checklist for PCA BCO Rules of Discipline

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    ]]>     Buzzsprout-16598511 Tue, 11 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0600 3444 full false     70. Motion to Reconsider: Assistant Pastors 70. Motion to Reconsider: Assistant Pastors In this special installment of Motion to Reconsider, we return to our interview with TE Adam Parker regarding his article on Assistant Pastors.

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    ]]>     In this special installment of Motion to Reconsider, we return to our interview with TE Adam Parker regarding his article on Assistant Pastors.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-16532159 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0600 2630 full false     69. The Sherlocking of Scott Edburg 69. The Sherlocking of Scott Edburg In this special episode, Ben sits down with co-host Scott Edberg for an inside look at the history and future of the BCO Amendment Tracker—a project that started as a grassroots effort to bring transparency and accountability to the amendment process and has become a vital tool for the denomination.

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    ]]>     In this special episode, Ben sits down with co-host Scott Edberg for an inside look at the history and future of the BCO Amendment Tracker—a project that started as a grassroots effort to bring transparency and accountability to the amendment process and has become a vital tool for the denomination.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-16515801 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0600 2019 full false     68. Potentially Edifying (Ordination Questions with Groff) 68. Potentially Edifying (Ordination Questions with Groff) In this episode of Polity Matters, Ben Ratliff, Jared Nelson, Scott Edburg, and special guest Zachary Groff take a deep dive into the ordination vows for teaching elders in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). The conversation explores the significance of each vow, offering practical insights and theological reflections for ministers and members alike.


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    ]]>     In this episode of Polity Matters, Ben Ratliff, Jared Nelson, Scott Edburg, and special guest Zachary Groff take a deep dive into the ordination vows for teaching elders in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). The conversation explores the significance of each vow, offering practical insights and theological reflections for ministers and members alike.


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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-16433398 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:00:00 -0600 5360 full false     67. A Heightened Sense of Americana (BCO 26) 67. A Heightened Sense of Americana (BCO 26) In this milestone episode, Ben, Jared, and Scott conclude their journey through the Form of Government section of the PCA Book of Church Order. The discussion centers on BCO Chapter 26, which outlines the process for amending the PCA Constitution. The hosts explore the complexities of modifying both the BCO and the Westminster Standards, unpacking the historical, procedural, and theological implications of these changes.

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    ]]>     In this milestone episode, Ben, Jared, and Scott conclude their journey through the Form of Government section of the PCA Book of Church Order. The discussion centers on BCO Chapter 26, which outlines the process for amending the PCA Constitution. The hosts explore the complexities of modifying both the BCO and the Westminster Standards, unpacking the historical, procedural, and theological implications of these changes.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-16358674 Tue, 31 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0600 2095 1 38 full false     66. No Authority Over Your Assets (BCO 25) 66. No Authority Over Your Assets (BCO 25) In this episode of Polity Matters, we delve into Chapter 25 of the PCA Book of Church Order, focusing on congregational meetings. We discuss the structure, rights, and responsibilities of the congregation, including voting rights, quorum requirements, the role of trustees, and property ownership. Join us as we explore the practical and theological implications of how congregations govern themselves within the PCA framework.

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    ]]>     In this episode of Polity Matters, we delve into Chapter 25 of the PCA Book of Church Order, focusing on congregational meetings. We discuss the structure, rights, and responsibilities of the congregation, including voting rights, quorum requirements, the role of trustees, and property ownership. Join us as we explore the practical and theological implications of how congregations govern themselves within the PCA framework.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-16333422 Tue, 24 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0600 2706 1 37 full false     65. Ten Pages of Minor Scruples (BCO 24) 65. Ten Pages of Minor Scruples (BCO 24) BCO 24 Election, Ordination, and Installation of Ruling Elders and Deacons

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    ]]>     BCO 24 Election, Ordination, and Installation of Ruling Elders and Deacons

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-16290341 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0600 3059 1 36 full false     64. Edburgs Don't Live A Long Time (BCO 23) 64. Edburgs Don't Live A Long Time (BCO 23) BCO 23 The Dissolution of the Pastoral Relation and the Procedure for Honorable Retirement

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    ]]>     BCO 23 The Dissolution of the Pastoral Relation and the Procedure for Honorable Retirement

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-16251211 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0600 1423 1 35 full false     63. Mercenary of the Session (BCO 22) 63. Mercenary of the Session (BCO 22) Polity Matters with Adam Parker

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-16211342 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0600 1602 1 34 full false     62. Good Faith Subscription with David Strain 62. Good Faith Subscription with David Strain Jared, Scott, and Ben are joined by David Strain to discuss good faith subscription in the PCA.

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    ]]>     Jared, Scott, and Ben are joined by David Strain to discuss good faith subscription in the PCA.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-16148864 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0600 3893 full false     61. Listener Comment on BCO 21 61. Listener Comment on BCO 21 Jeff Smith wrote in concerning BCO 21.

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    ]]>     Jeff Smith wrote in concerning BCO 21.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-16161393 Sat, 23 Nov 2024 13:00:00 -0600 142 1 33 bonus false     60. As the Prayer Goes Longer and Longer (BCO 21 Part 2) 60. As the Prayer Goes Longer and Longer (BCO 21 Part 2) Ordination services! Ben, Jared, and Steve finish up BCO 21.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-16086413 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0600 1801 1 32 full false     59. [Insert Title Here] (BCO 21 Part 1) 59. [Insert Title Here] (BCO 21 Part 1) Steve joins Ben and Jared to discuss BCO 21 on the Ordination and Installation of minister. 

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    ]]>     Steve joins Ben and Jared to discuss BCO 21 on the Ordination and Installation of minister. 

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-16085595 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0600 2726 1 31 full false     58. Your Ruling Elders Will Be Taxed Further (BCO 20 Part Two) 58. Your Ruling Elders Will Be Taxed Further (BCO 20 Part Two) We jump right in to finish up BCO 20 on the election of pastors. 

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    ]]>     We jump right in to finish up BCO 20 on the election of pastors. 

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-16049057 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0600 2660 1 30 full false     57. 🇺🇸 (BCO 20 Part 1) 57. 🇺🇸 (BCO 20 Part 1) Listen in as the guys begin their discussion of BCO 20 on the Election of Pastors.

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    ]]>     Listen in as the guys begin their discussion of BCO 20 on the Election of Pastors.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-16008182 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0500 1359 1 29 full false     56. Jared's Mythical Intern Checklist (BCO 19 Part 2) 56. Jared's Mythical Intern Checklist (BCO 19 Part 2) Buy Me A Coffee

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    ]]>     Buzzsprout-15965314 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0500 2386 1 28 full false     55. The Whole Thing Is A Chonk (BCO 19 Part 1) 55. The Whole Thing Is A Chonk (BCO 19 Part 1) It's time to talk about licensure!

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    ]]>     It's time to talk about licensure!

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-15926018 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0500 2689 1 27 full false     54. Fantasy Presbytery (BCO 18) 54. Fantasy Presbytery (BCO 18) The one where Ben comes out against youth ministers. And we talk about BCO 18.

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    ]]>     The one where Ben comes out against youth ministers. And we talk about BCO 18.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-15886342 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0500 2646 1 26 full false     53. The Backslap of Fellowship (BCO 17) 53. The Backslap of Fellowship (BCO 17) It's a short chapter today as the boys jump into BCO 17: the Doctrine of Ordination.


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    ]]>     It's a short chapter today as the boys jump into BCO 17: the Doctrine of Ordination.


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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-15821566 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0500 1517 1 25 full false     52. Just Meant to Shovel Manure (BCO 16) 52. Just Meant to Shovel Manure (BCO 16) It's all about being called to ministry! BCO 16 is here.

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    ]]>     It's all about being called to ministry! BCO 16 is here.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-15803205 Tue, 24 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0500 2514 1 24 full false     51. I Feel Lost and Alone (BCO 15) 51. I Feel Lost and Alone (BCO 15) We're back! Onto BCO 15!

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    ]]>     Buzzsprout-15748952 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0500 3226 1 23 full false     50. Happy Birthday! 50. Happy Birthday! It's our first birthday and we threw a party with some friends! Ryan Biese, Steve Tipton, and Fred Greco joined us for some fun and festivities as we celebrated this milestone. Enjoy!

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-15730484 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 16:00:00 -0500 3841 full false     49. RPCNA Roundup 49. RPCNA Roundup We are glad to welcome Nathan Eshelman to the show! He brings greetings and updates from the RPCNA.

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    ]]>     We are glad to welcome Nathan Eshelman to the show! He brings greetings and updates from the RPCNA.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-15649180 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0500 2655 full false     48. CRC Roundup 48. CRC Roundup Scott and Ben catch up with Tyler Wagenmaker of the Christian Reformed Church, following their Synod meeting earlier this summer.

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    ]]>     Scott and Ben catch up with Tyler Wagenmaker of the Christian Reformed Church, following their Synod meeting earlier this summer.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-15574249 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0500 3324 full false     47. OPC Roundup 47. OPC Roundup The guys spend time hearing about the PCA's long lost sister, the OPC. With guest Andrew Miller.

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    ]]>     The guys spend time hearing about the PCA's long lost sister, the OPC. With guest Andrew Miller.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-15496401 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0500 3272 mostpopular full false     46. EPC Roundup 46. EPC Roundup Ben and Jared are joined by Dustin Jernigan from the EPC to get the deets on their 2024 General Assembly.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-15345522 Tue, 02 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0500 3138 full false     44. GA Debrief 2024 44. GA Debrief 2024 PCA GA 51: Summary & 10 Key Decisions (George Sayour)

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-15269546 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0500 2674 ga 3 9 full false     43. Beside the GA Business 43. Beside the GA Business Welcome Sarah and Zoe to the show as they explain to Ben everything else about GA.

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    ]]>     Welcome Sarah and Zoe to the show as they explain to Ben everything else about GA.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-15212465 Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0500 3422 ga,guest 3 8 full false     42. Just Up Your Nerd Alley (NomCom Deep Dive) 42. Just Up Your Nerd Alley (NomCom Deep Dive) It's Jared's turn to take over--this episode is all about the GA Nominating Committee!

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    ]]>     It's Jared's turn to take over--this episode is all about the GA Nominating Committee!

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-15186631 Tue, 04 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0500 1698 ga 3 7 full false     41. Sausage & a Bible & Probably a Cask of Wine (RPR Deep Dive) 41. Sausage & a Bible & Probably a Cask of Wine (RPR Deep Dive) Steve Tipton steals the show with a thorough explanation of the General Assembly's Review of Presbytery Records Committee.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-15159104 Fri, 31 May 2024 04:00:00 -0500 4043 ga,tipton,guest 3 6 full false     40. GA Overtures Committee 40. GA Overtures Committee The men are joined by RE Steve Dowling to discuss the work of the Overtures Committee at the General Assembly.

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    ]]>     The men are joined by RE Steve Dowling to discuss the work of the Overtures Committee at the General Assembly.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-15146010 Tue, 28 May 2024 04:00:00 -0500 2588 ga,guest,overtures 3 5 full false     39. 2024 GA Overtures Overview 39. 2024 GA Overtures Overview *DISCLAIMER: Only one person on this episode actually wrote an Overture that we discuss.*

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    ]]>     *DISCLAIMER: Only one person on this episode actually wrote an Overture that we discuss.*

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-15100820 Tue, 21 May 2024 04:00:00 -0500 7296 ga,guest,overtures 3 4 full false     38. GA Committee Reports 38. GA Committee Reports A warm welcome to Mel Duncan as he discusses the work of the General Assembly with us. Oh, and we prove that Scott is not a robot.

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    ]]>     A warm welcome to Mel Duncan as he discusses the work of the General Assembly with us. Oh, and we prove that Scott is not a robot.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-15062444 Tue, 14 May 2024 04:00:00 -0500 3141 ga,guest 3 3 full false     37. Opening of Assembly 37. Opening of Assembly Our current PCA GA Moderator joins us to discuss what happens at the first meeting of the Assembly.

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    ]]>     Our current PCA GA Moderator joins us to discuss what happens at the first meeting of the Assembly.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-15024949 Tue, 07 May 2024 08:00:00 -0500 3632 ga,greco,guest 3 2 full false     36. Before the Gavel 36. Before the Gavel Per Almquist joins to discuss matters related to General Assembly. He is the pastor of Free Grace Presbyterian Church in Lewiston, Maine.

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    ]]>     Per Almquist joins to discuss matters related to General Assembly. He is the pastor of Free Grace Presbyterian Church in Lewiston, Maine.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-14956932 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0500 2492 ga,guest 3 1 full false     35. Called Meeting: Everybody Has a Voice 35. Called Meeting: Everybody Has a Voice Scott, Jared, and Ben are joined by Matthew Bradley and Nathan McCall of the Y’all Saints Podcast, and Adam Parker and Matthew Poole of The Evergreen Beaverton Podcast to discuss church polity for the church member.

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    ]]>     Scott, Jared, and Ben are joined by Matthew Bradley and Nathan McCall of the Y’all Saints Podcast, and Adam Parker and Matthew Poole of The Evergreen Beaverton Podcast to discuss church polity for the church member.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-14938234 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 21:00:00 -0500 2416 full false     34. Live-Action BCO Interpretation (BCO 14) 34. Live-Action BCO Interpretation (BCO 14) We should have done our homework! Listen in as the guys work through BCO 14 on the General Assembly. Not everything is immediately clear, but we will rectify that in the years to come. Enjoy!

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    ]]>     We should have done our homework! Listen in as the guys work through BCO 14 on the General Assembly. Not everything is immediately clear, but we will rectify that in the years to come. Enjoy!

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-14896757 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0500 3450 bco 1 22 full false     33. A Single Semicolon (BCO 13 Part 2) 33. A Single Semicolon (BCO 13 Part 2) Will Scott advocate fro the PCA owning church properties? Listen in to find out.

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    ]]>     Will Scott advocate fro the PCA owning church properties? Listen in to find out.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-14855842 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0500 2362 bco 1 21 full false     32. Presbytery Altar Call (BCO 13 pt 1) 32. Presbytery Altar Call (BCO 13 pt 1) Presbyteries matter! The guys begin their discussion of BCO 13.

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    ]]>     Presbyteries matter! The guys begin their discussion of BCO 13.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-14784005 Tue, 02 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0500 2553 bco 1 20 full false     31. Another Roll Floating Around (BCO 12 Part 2) 31. Another Roll Floating Around (BCO 12 Part 2) The guys finish their discussion about Church Sessions, with more talk about rolls than you'd get at Lambert's.

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    ]]>     The guys finish their discussion about Church Sessions, with more talk about rolls than you'd get at Lambert's.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-14767748 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0500 2829 bco 1 19 full false     30. Legs Plural? (BCO 12) 30. Legs Plural? (BCO 12) BCO online 

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-14715249 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0500 1835 bco 1 18 full false     29. It's Not Allowed in the Church Courts (BCO 11) 29. It's Not Allowed in the Church Courts (BCO 11) Let's discuss jurisdiction from BCO 11. 

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    ]]>     Let's discuss jurisdiction from BCO 11. 

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-14671039 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0500 2223 bco 1 17 full false     28. Presbytery of Moderator (BCO 10) 28. Presbytery of Moderator (BCO 10) We’re back, baby! It’s BCO season again and we’re kicking it off in chapter 10: Church Courts!

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    ]]>     We’re back, baby! It’s BCO season again and we’re kicking it off in chapter 10: Church Courts!

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-14627853 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0600 3171 bco 1 16 full false     27. Animated By Our Apathy (Witherow's Practical Lessons) 27. Animated By Our Apathy (Witherow's Practical Lessons) The one in which we conclude our time with Thomas Witherow's The Apostolic Church.


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    ]]>     The one in which we conclude our time with Thomas Witherow's The Apostolic Church.


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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-14581196 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0600 1988 witherow 2 10 full false     26. I'm a Generous Grader (Application of the Test) 26. I'm a Generous Grader (Application of the Test) The one where we evaluate Witherow's evaluation of the three forms of church government. Who knew we'd be more generous than him? 

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    ]]>     The one where we evaluate Witherow's evaluation of the three forms of church government. Who knew we'd be more generous than him? 

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-14535565 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0600 2297 witherow 2 9 full false     25. Christian Nationalism (Witherow's 6th Principle) 25. Christian Nationalism (Witherow's 6th Principle) Not as much Christian Nationalism in this episode as you’d expect. Joshua Walker joins us to discuss Witherow’s final principle of the Apostolic church.

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    ]]>     Not as much Christian Nationalism in this episode as you’d expect. Joshua Walker joins us to discuss Witherow’s final principle of the Apostolic church.

    Joshua is the pastor of Church of the Resurrection PCA in Flagstaff, AZ.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-14489460 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0600 2114 witherow,guest 2 8 full false     24. Sloth Pelican (Witherow's 5th Principle) 24. Sloth Pelican (Witherow's 5th Principle) With no intention of fulfilling any of their new years resolutions, our three hosts work through Witherow’s fourth principle with the help of Rev. Jason Piland.

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    ]]>     With no intention of fulfilling any of their new years resolutions, our three hosts work through Witherow’s fourth principle with the help of Rev. Jason Piland.

    Jason is the Associate Pastor at Redeemer Church in Hudson, OH.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-14421475 Tue, 06 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0600 2504 witherow,guest 2 7 full false     23. You’re Not Smart Enough, Ben (Witherow’s 4th Principle) 23. You’re Not Smart Enough, Ben (Witherow’s 4th Principle) We are pleased to be joined by Job Dalmoba today as we discuss the fourth principle of the apostolic church: ordination is the act of the presbytery–a plurality of elders.

    Job is the Pastor at Christ Covenant PCA in Woodstock, Georgia. 

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    ]]>     We are pleased to be joined by Job Dalmoba today as we discuss the fourth principle of the apostolic church: ordination is the act of the presbytery–a plurality of elders.

    Job is the Pastor at Christ Covenant PCA in Woodstock, Georgia. 

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-14406276 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0600 2025 witherow,guest 2 6 full false     22. You're Not Alone (Witherow's 3rd Principle) 22. You're Not Alone (Witherow's 3rd Principle) Welcome to RE Joshua Torrey and apologies that we subjected him to a new game before discussing the third principle of the apostolic church: in each church there ought to be a plurality of elders.

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    ]]>     Welcome to RE Joshua Torrey and apologies that we subjected him to a new game before discussing the third principle of the apostolic church: in each church there ought to be a plurality of elders.

    Josh is a ruling elder at Redeemer Pres in Austin, TX. You can find him on Twitter @JoshuaTorrey.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-14356599 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0600 2148 witherow,guest 2 5 full false     21. A Dungeon No One Would Ever Want to Be In (Witherow's 2nd Principle) 21. A Dungeon No One Would Ever Want to Be In (Witherow's 2nd Principle) The Polity Triumvirate is joined by Rev. Jim McCarthy to discuss Witherow's second principle of the apostolic church: the terms elder and bishop are identical.

    Jim is the Senior Pastor of Trinity PCA in Statesboro, GA. 

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    ]]>     The Polity Triumvirate is joined by Rev. Jim McCarthy to discuss Witherow's second principle of the apostolic church: the terms elder and bishop are identical.

    Jim is the Senior Pastor of Trinity PCA in Statesboro, GA. 

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-14315172 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0600 2615 witherow,guest 2 4 full false     20. Trying to Claim Apostolic Authority (Witherow's 1st Principle) 20. Trying to Claim Apostolic Authority (Witherow's 1st Principle) The polity bros are joined by kindred spirit Jacob Gerber to discuss Witherow’s first principle of the apostolic church: the Office-Bearers are Chosen by the People.

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    ]]>     The polity bros are joined by kindred spirit Jacob Gerber to discuss Witherow’s first principle of the apostolic church: the Office-Bearers are Chosen by the People.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-14275619 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0600 3007 witherow,guest 2 3 full false     19. Before the Book (Witherow's Statement of the Question) 19. Before the Book (Witherow's Statement of the Question) Welcome to Polity Matters: Before the Book. In this new series we will be reading and discussing The Apostolic Church by Thomas Witherow. Today we delve into chapter 1: The Statement of the Question.

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    ]]>     Welcome to Polity Matters: Before the Book. In this new series we will be reading and discussing The Apostolic Church by Thomas Witherow. Today we delve into chapter 1: The Statement of the Question.

    I Will Build My Church by Thomas Witherow

    The Apostolic Church, Which Is It by Thomas Witherow

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-14230566 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0600 1979 witherow 2 2 full false     18. Interview with Jonny Gibson 18. Interview with Jonny Gibson Before we dive into Witherow's The Apostolic Church next week, the bros sit down with Dr. Jonathan Gibson and discuss his study and work on Thomas Witherow.

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    ]]>     Before we dive into Witherow's The Apostolic Church next week, the bros sit down with Dr. Jonathan Gibson and discuss his study and work on Thomas Witherow.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-14168226 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0600 2651 guest bonus false Adam Parker Ben Ratliff Jared Nelson Scott Edburg     16. Some Godly Dudes (BCO 9) 16. Some Godly Dudes (BCO 9) The guys finish up their first season in the BCO, with BCO 9 on Deacons.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-14130973 Tue, 12 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0600 3276 bco 1 15 full false     15. Interlopers or Conflicts, Etc. (BCO 8.5-8.10) 15. Interlopers or Conflicts, Etc. (BCO 8.5-8.10) The polity bros resume their discussion with PCA Grand Poobah Fred Greco on BCO 8: The Elder.

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    ]]>     The polity bros resume their discussion with PCA Grand Poobah Fred Greco on BCO 8: The Elder.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-14089253 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0600 2609 bco,guest,greco 1 14 full false Fred Greco Ben Ratliff Jared Nelson Scott Edburg     14. I'm Very Interested In Plumbing (BCO 8.1-8.4) 14. I'm Very Interested In Plumbing (BCO 8.1-8.4) The first annual Polity Matters Holiday Gift Guide is here! And also the guys are joined by TE Fred Greco to discuss BCO 8 on The Elder.

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    ]]>     The first annual Polity Matters Holiday Gift Guide is here! And also the guys are joined by TE Fred Greco to discuss BCO 8 on The Elder.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-14044184 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0600 3077 bro,guest,greco 1 13 full false Fred Greco Ben Ratliff Jared Nelson Scott Edburg     13. Called Meeting: RE Howie Donahoe 13. Called Meeting: RE Howie Donahoe Jared sits down with RE Howie Donahoe to discuss churchmanship, including GA moderating all the way to how to write an overture.

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    ]]>     Jared sits down with RE Howie Donahoe to discuss churchmanship, including GA moderating all the way to how to write an overture.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-14014667 Thu, 23 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0600 2637 guest bonus false Howie Donahoe Ben Ratliff Jared Nelson Scott Edburg     12. Who's the Half? (BCO 7) 12. Who's the Half? (BCO 7) Officers everywhere in BCO 7! A Scottless, Jaredless episode... but Steve Tipton jumps in to cover for them.

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    ]]>     Officers everywhere in BCO 7! A Scottless, Jaredless episode... but Steve Tipton jumps in to cover for them.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-13984854 Tue, 21 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0600 3172 bco,tipton 1 12 full false Steve Tipton Ben Ratliff Jared Nelson Scott Edburg     11. Not This Timeline (BCO 6) 11. Not This Timeline (BCO 6) The guys are back together this week to discuss BCO 6, but only after reminiscing about wedding officiating and trying to decide if Jared actually has a dog.

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    ]]>     The guys are back together this week to discuss BCO 6, but only after reminiscing about wedding officiating and trying to decide if Jared actually has a dog.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-13837336 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0600 1973 bco 1 11 full false     10. You're a Church (BCO 5.9-5.10) 10. You're a Church (BCO 5.9-5.10) Ben is joined by Matt and another Ben to discuss Mission Churches in real life.

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    ]]>     Ben is joined by Matt and another Ben to discuss Mission Churches in real life.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-13894857 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0600 3287 bco,guest 1 10 full false Ben Kappers Matthew Bradley Ben Ratliff Jared Nelson Scott Edburg     9. Big Ole Spreadsheet (BCO 5.1-5.8) 9. Big Ole Spreadsheet (BCO 5.1-5.8) Ben and Jared are joined by Stephen and Jeremy to discuss the many details of Mission Churches from BCO 5.

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    ]]>     Ben and Jared are joined by Stephen and Jeremy to discuss the many details of Mission Churches from BCO 5.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-13837247 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0500 3981 bco,guest 1 9 full false Jeremy Byrd Stephen Spinnenweber Ben Ratliff Jared Nelson Scott Edburg     8. So We're Taking A Stance On That (BCO 4) 8. So We're Taking A Stance On That (BCO 4) The guys discuss what they’re preaching, Scott takes a wild stance on Hebrews authorship, and then they get into BCO 4.

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    ]]>     The guys discuss what they’re preaching, Scott takes a wild stance on Hebrews authorship, and then they get into BCO 4.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-13631459 Tue, 24 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0500 3091 bco 1 8 full false     7. The Church is the Arena (BCO 3) 7. The Church is the Arena (BCO 3) BCO online

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-13584413 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0500 2991 bco 1 7 full false     6. No One Wanted To Be On My Team (BCO 2) 6. No One Wanted To Be On My Team (BCO 2) Jared forces Ben and Scott to play a guessing game about theology quotes, and then the three discuss the visible church from BCO chapter two.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-13568637 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0500 2321 bco 1 6 full false     5. I Am the Question Asker (BCO 1) 5. I Am the Question Asker (BCO 1) Scott, Jared, and Ben, after much anticipation, delve into chapter one of the PCA BCO!

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-13568634 Tue, 03 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0500 2395 bco 1 5 full false     4. Intentionally Cumbersome (BCO Preface III) 4. Intentionally Cumbersome (BCO Preface III) Jared is turning 200 and Scott's having a baby! And then the guys discuss the final portion of the BCO Preface: the Constitution of the PCA.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-13525197 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0500 2374 bco,preface 1 4 full false     3. I Thought This Would Be About Polity (BCO Preface II.4-8) 3. I Thought This Would Be About Polity (BCO Preface II.4-8) Scott, Jared, and Ben are joined by Steve Tipton as they conclude their discussions about the PCA BCO Preliminary Principles.

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-13514848 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0500 2403 bco,preface,prelim,guest,tipton 1 3 full false Steve Tipton Ben Ratliff Jared Nelson Scott Edburg     2. You're Going to Hate Sausage Forever (BCO Preface II.1-3) 2. You're Going to Hate Sausage Forever (BCO Preface II.1-3) Scott, Jared, and Ben are joined by Steve Tipton in the first of two conversations about the PCA BCO Preliminary Principles. 

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    ]]>     Scott, Jared, and Ben are joined by Steve Tipton in the first of two conversations about the PCA BCO Preliminary Principles. 

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-13493772 Tue, 12 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0500 3004 bco,preface,prelim,guest,tipton 1 2 full false Steve Tipton Ben Ratliff Jared Nelson Scott Edburg     1. I Tend to Skip the Preface (BCO Preface I) 1. I Tend to Skip the Preface (BCO Preface I) Scott, Jared, and Ben discuss the first part of the BCO Preface.

    Dear Listener, I apologize for speaking ignorantly--our show notes cannot accomodate the entire first section of the Preface. Please visit this link to access the BCO online: PCA BCO online

    BCO Commentaries
    Modern: Morton Smith, Per Almquist forthcoming
    Historical: F.P. Ramsay, J.A. Hodge

    Historical polity resources
    Changes over the years to BCO: pcahistory.org
    Free Church of Scotland - James Bannerman - Church of Christ
    PCUSA - Alexander McGill - Princeton
    PCUS - Thomas Peck - Columbia

    PCA Polity

    Westminster Shorter Catechism

    Westminster Larger Catechism

    Kanye West "Selah"

    Kanye West "Closed on Sunday"

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    ]]>     Scott, Jared, and Ben discuss the first part of the BCO Preface.

    Dear Listener, I apologize for speaking ignorantly--our show notes cannot accomodate the entire first section of the Preface. Please visit this link to access the BCO online: PCA BCO online

    BCO Commentaries
    Modern: Morton Smith, Per Almquist forthcoming
    Historical: F.P. Ramsay, J.A. Hodge

    Historical polity resources
    Changes over the years to BCO: pcahistory.org
    Free Church of Scotland - James Bannerman - Church of Christ
    PCUSA - Alexander McGill - Princeton
    PCUS - Thomas Peck - Columbia

    PCA Polity

    Westminster Shorter Catechism

    Westminster Larger Catechism

    Kanye West "Selah"

    Kanye West "Closed on Sunday"

    Send us Fan Mail

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-13412538 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0500 2443 bco,preface 1 1 full false     0. How to Ruin This Meeting Decently & In Order (Podcast Introduction) 0. How to Ruin This Meeting Decently & In Order (Podcast Introduction) Scott, Jared, and Ben introduce themselves and discuss the plans for Polity Matters. 

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    ]]>     Scott, Jared, and Ben introduce themselves and discuss the plans for Polity Matters. 

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    ]]>     Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff Buzzsprout-13372826 Tue, 15 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0500 2339 full false     Teaser Teaser Listen in to our final planning session for the upcoming Polity Matters podcast.
    We discuss polity resources and how we're going to handle guests and initial topics. There's even some good spreadsheet talk toward the end for all you nerds.

    Oh, and in the middle is the first round of a trivia game we'll play once in a while...


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    We discuss polity resources and how we're going to handle guests and initial topics. There's even some good spreadsheet talk toward the end for all you nerds.

    Oh, and in the middle is the first round of a trivia game we'll play once in a while...


    Episode 1.0.0

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