Polity Matters
A podcast on the foundations of Presbyterian Church government. Hosted by Scott Edburg, Jared Nelson, and Ben Ratliff.
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Mar 26, 2024 • 47min
29. 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.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
Mar 19, 2024 • 31min
28. Legs Plural? (BCO 12)
BCO online 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
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Mar 12, 2024 • 37min
27. It's Not Allowed in the Church Courts (BCO 11)
Let's discuss jurisdiction from BCO 11. 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
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Mar 5, 2024 • 53min
26. 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!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
Feb 27, 2024 • 33min
25. Animated By Our Apathy (Witherow's Practical Lessons)
The one in which we conclude our time with Thomas Witherow's The Apostolic 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
Feb 20, 2024 • 38min
24. 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? 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
Feb 13, 2024 • 35min
23. 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.Joshua is the pastor of Church of the Resurrection PCA in Flagstaff, AZ.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
Feb 6, 2024 • 42min
22. 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.Jason is the Associate Pastor at Redeemer Church in Hudson, OH.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
Jan 30, 2024 • 34min
21. 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. 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
Jan 23, 2024 • 36min
20. 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.Josh is a ruling elder at Redeemer Pres in Austin, TX. You can find him on Twitter @JoshuaTorrey.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
