Polity Matters
Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff
A podcast on the foundations of Presbyterian Church government. Hosted by Scott Edburg, Jared Nelson, and Ben Ratliff.
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Jun 10, 2025 • 1h 2min
87. It's Almost GA, Where's Our Controversy? (Overtures 2025 Part One)
Alex Ford, an associate pastor from central Wisconsin, joins the discussion to unravel the intricate web of proposed church governance changes ahead of the General Assembly. They dive into the potential overhaul of court procedures and the need for clarity in disciplinary actions. Complex topics such as voting regulations and the implications of categorizing members based on voting rights spark lively debates. The conversation navigates the challenges of maintaining community inclusivity while refining leadership roles in the church.
Jun 3, 2025 • 55min
86. Orderly Meeting
Orderly Meeting WebsiteOrderly Meetings TwitterClerk Download PageClerk of Session HandbookPresbytery Clerk HandbookSend us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...)Support the showScott's TwitterJared's TwitterBen's Twitter
May 27, 2025 • 1h 1min
81. BCO 37: The Removal of Censure
Mel Duncan joins the show to help us think through the removal of censures in BCO 27. Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...)Support the showScott's TwitterJared's TwitterBen's Twitter
May 13, 2025 • 1h 2min
80. BCO 36 The Infliction of Church Censures
Dr. Waters joins the guys to discuss the infliction of censures.Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...)Support the showScott's TwitterJared's TwitterBen's Twitter
May 6, 2025 • 39min
79. Bigger Problems Than Testifying in a PCA Court (BCO 35 part two)
Ben, Jared, Scott, and Fred finish out BCO 35.Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...)Support the showScott's TwitterJared's TwitterBen's Twitter
Apr 29, 2025 • 35min
78. An Out of Date Bunch of Malarkey (BCO 35 part one)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. Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...)Support the showScott's TwitterJared's TwitterBen's Twitter
Apr 22, 2025 • 50min
77. 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.Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...)Support the showScott's TwitterJared's TwitterBen's Twitter
Apr 15, 2025 • 42min
76. 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.Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...)Support the showScott's TwitterJared's TwitterBen's Twitter
Apr 8, 2025 • 42min
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.Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...)Support the showScott's TwitterJared's TwitterBen's Twitter
Apr 1, 2025 • 49min
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.Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...)Support the showScott's TwitterJared's TwitterBen's Twitter
