Polity Matters
A podcast on the foundations of Presbyterian Church government. Hosted by Scott Edburg, Jared Nelson, and Ben Ratliff.
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Nov 23, 2024 • 2min
57. Listener Comment on BCO 21
Jeff Smith wrote in concerning BCO 21.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
Nov 19, 2024 • 30min
56. As the Prayer Goes Longer and Longer (BCO 21 Part 2)
Ordination services! Ben, Jared, and Steve finish up BCO 21.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
Nov 12, 2024 • 45min
55. [Insert Title Here] (BCO 21 Part 1)
Steve joins Ben and Jared to discuss BCO 21 on the Ordination and Installation of minister. 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
Nov 5, 2024 • 44min
54. 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. 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
Oct 29, 2024 • 23min
53. 🇺🇸 (BCO 20 Part 1)
Listen in as the guys begin their discussion of BCO 20 on the Election of Pastors.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
Oct 22, 2024 • 40min
52. Jared's Mythical Intern Checklist (BCO 19 Part 2)
Explore the intricate world of pastoral internships and their significance in the ordination journey. Personal anecdotes shed light on the demanding requirements interns face, drawing parallels to medical residencies. Discover the responsibilities of church interns, including conducting funerals while navigating restrictions on sacraments. The discussion also covers the qualifications needed for weddings and the importance of prior ministry experience. Dive into a conversation that reveals the challenges and rewards of this vital training process.
Oct 15, 2024 • 45min
52. The Whole Thing Is A Chonk (BCO 19 Part 1)
Delve into the fascinating world of licensure within the church, where personal experiences and historic insights shed light on the process. Discover the crucial requirements for Presbyterian preaching and the role of Presbytery authorization in maintaining gospel integrity. Explore the unique pulpit supply regulations that vary across regions, and learn why early licensure is vital for ministry preparation. The rigorous journey through licensure and ordination exams is also highlighted, emphasizing the significance of a solid foundation in biblical studies.
Oct 8, 2024 • 44min
51. Fantasy Presbytery (BCO 18)
The one where Ben comes out against youth ministers. And we talk about BCO 18.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
Oct 1, 2024 • 25min
50. The Backslap of Fellowship (BCO 17)
It's a short chapter today as the boys jump into BCO 17: the Doctrine of Ordination.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
Sep 24, 2024 • 42min
49. Just Meant to Shovel Manure (BCO 16)
It's all about being called to ministry! BCO 16 is here.Called to the Ministry by Ed ClowneyThe Reformed Pastor by Richard BaxterThe Call by Os GuinnessThe Christian Ministry by Charles BridgesSend 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
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