
Polity Matters
A podcast on the foundations of Presbyterian Church government. Hosted by Scott Edburg, Jared Nelson, and Ben Ratliff.
Latest episodes

Sep 17, 2024 • 54min
48. I Feel Lost and Alone (BCO 15)
We're back! Onto BCO 15! Support Polity Matters: buymeacoffee.com/politymattersRead along in the BCOSend 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 10, 2024 • 1h 4min
47. 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!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

Aug 27, 2024 • 44min
46. RPCNA Roundup
We are glad to welcome Nathan Eshelman to the show! He brings greetings and updates from the RPCNA.Nathan is pastor of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Orlando.Jerusalem Chamber PodcastNathan writes for Gentle Reformation and Meet the Puritans and is the author of I Have a Confession published by Crown & Covenant.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

Aug 13, 2024 • 55min
45. CRC Roundup
Scott and Ben catch up with Tyler Wagenmaker of the Christian Reformed Church, following their Synod meeting earlier this summer.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

Jul 30, 2024 • 55min
44. OPC Roundup
The guys spend time hearing about the PCA's long lost sister, the OPC. With guest Andrew Miller.Glorifying and Enjoying God: 52 Devotions through the Westminster Shorter Catechism (Boekestein, Cruse, Miller)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

Jul 16, 2024 • 51min
43. EPC Roundup
Ben and Jared are joined by Dustin Jernigan from the EPC to get the deets on their 2024 General Assembly.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

Jul 2, 2024 • 52min
42. Bill Clerk for Another Year (ARP Roundup)
Ben and Jared are joined by ARP minister Benjamin Glaser for a roundup of everything from the 2024 General Synod of the Associate Reformed Presbyterians.Benjamin Glaser’s Hard Goodbyes and New Beginnings: A Report On the 220th General Synod of the ARP Church” 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

Jun 18, 2024 • 45min
41. GA Debrief 2024
PCA GA 51: Summary & 10 Key Decisions (George Sayour)PCA 2024 General Assembly Report (Ryan Biese) Presbycast: PCA General Assembly 2024 Wrap-Up ShowZach Byrd's PCA Floor Speech (corn starch and graveyard)PCA GA on YouTubeSend 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

Jun 10, 2024 • 57min
40. Beside the GA Business
Welcome Sarah and Zoe to the show as they explain to Ben everything else about GA. Presbygirls on the Presbycast FeedGA Informational BookletGA Families InformationSend 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

Jun 4, 2024 • 28min
39. 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!(Be sure to check out BCO 14 and RAO 8 for more details on the work of the NomCOmo)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