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@ChortlesWeakly & @Wresbyterian
Presbycast is the podcast of Chortles Weakly and Wresbyterian.
We're Presbyterian, and we take lots of umbrage.
Decently and in order, of course.
We're Presbyterian, and we take lots of umbrage.
Decently and in order, of course.
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Jul 6, 2023 • 1h 35min
Presbygirls - Friends, Fathers, and Puritans on Gender Roles
Sarah and Zoe are joined by pastors Matt Adams and Jared Nelson to talk about Thomas Watson, Chrysostom, and other church fathers on biblical gender roles in theory and practice. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnwmGyn7OeA

Jul 5, 2023 • 1h 40min
4th of July Special w/D.G. Hart, Great American
Dr. D.G. Hart of Hillsdale College joins us to talk about patriotism, nationalism, political history and philosophy, and Christianity on America's high holy day, the 4th of July. Pastor Stephen Spinnenweber dropped in as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO3TVYA8anQ

Jun 30, 2023 • 1h 35min
Cultural Differences & Common Concerns - PCA & OPC Elders Panel
Two OPC pastors and a PCA ruling elder and teaching elder join us to talk about the differences and similarities between two denominations "divided by a common confession." Jim Cassidy, Chris Drew, Joshua Torrey, and Ryan Biese were our guests. Most of us attended (or watched) at least one general assembly in the past month. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT4Wnc74_XE

Jun 17, 2023 • 1h 5min
Dr. O. Palmer Robertson -- Memories of the PCA's Founding, Aspirations for Her Future
Here's an extended version (recorded the day after the assembly concluded) of Dr. O. Palmer Robertson's message to the PCA on the occasion of her 50th anniversary. Dr. Robertson had delivered a briefer version at an assembly-wide seminar on June 13, 2023. Thanks to our own Zoe Miller for recording these remarks and to Dr. Robertson for sharing them. Because of positive audience reaction, we have included introductory and concluding remarks from our host and panel (Zoe Miller, and pastors Ryan Biese and Zack Groff) as well. You may view Dr. Robertson's shorter GA presentation here: https://youtu.be/XgO2dk41TqU?t=173 View the Presbycast live video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFTjBh6x7_U

Jun 16, 2023 • 1h 12min
PCA General Assembly Final Edition w/Mel Duncan & the Presbygirls
We wrap up the historic Anniversary PCA General Assembly with esteemed ruling elder Mel Duncan AND the Presbygirls AND their pastor husbands! What a show! Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEIgTi3g3yc

Jun 15, 2023 • 59min
PCA General Assembly Day 2 Wrap-Up & Special Musical Guest
Ruling elders Matt Fender and Charlie Nave, and teaching elder Zack Groff join us to review the high points of day two of the PCA General Assembly. And brace yourself for a special live musical performance of a PCA-related instant classic. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5d7Gl41vAw

Jun 14, 2023 • 1h 4min
PCA General Assembly Day 1 Wrap-Up & Overtures
A great panel of a two ruling elders and one pastor (all members of the PCA General Assembly Overtures Committee) join us to rundown the first day of the 2023 assembly. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4jy5t7yFR0

Jun 9, 2023 • 1h 29min
PRESBYCAST CLASSIC: Time Capsule - 1st PCA General Assembly, 1973
With permission from the PCA Historical Center we provide this recording of the first hour and a half of the first PCA General Assembly in 1973. The greater portion is an address by convener/moderator Jack Williamson (a ruling elder and attorney), the text of which can be found here with other addresses from this historic assembly. (First published February 12, 2021) https://pcahistory.org/pca/ga/index.html https://www.pcahistory.org/pca/ga/1st_pcaga_addresses.pdf

Jun 7, 2023 • 1h 36min
Presbygirls - What Is A Woman (Preacher)?
Sarah and Zoe are joined by honorary third Presbygirls TE Sean Morris and TE Stephen Spinnenweber for a discussion on women, the pastorate, and creation ordinances. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkX-8N3eeNk

Jun 6, 2023 • 1h 47min
The Genesis of the PCA w/Dr. Nick Willborn
Eminent church historian Dr. Nick Willborn helps explore the roots and founding of the Presbyterian Church in America. Dr. Willborn has been senior pastor of Covenant PCA in Oak Ridge, TN since 2009, and is an author, editor, and veteran professor of church history and historical theology. Links to other shows with Dr. Willborn and/or about the PCA's founding here: https://presbycast.substack.com/p/the-genealogy-of-the-pca