The Westminster Standard

Ryan Biese
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Sep 22, 2025 • 1h 12min

304. The Magistrate's Ministry

TE James Baird and Prof Michael J. Lynch, PhD discuss the calling of the magistrate to maintain piety, justice, and peace within the commonwealth as described in Baird's forthcoming book: https://press.founders.org/shop/king-of-kings/
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Sep 15, 2025 • 1h 22min

303. The Nice NomCom Chair

TE Matt Adams reflects on his tenure as GA NomCom chairman and an article he wrote on niceness and the danger of therapeutic language. https://gospelreformation.net/when-therapeutic-language-affects-the-gospel/
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Sep 8, 2025 • 1h 14min

302. Reformed Government & Worship

What can we expect from the PCA's Study Committees? Terry Johnson, Thomas Rickard, Steven Warhurst & Ben Dunson join to discuss.
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Sep 1, 2025 • 1h 1min

301. Evangelism in the Southwest with Ryan Denton

TE Ryan Denton discusses the work of God going in Texas and New Mexico through street preaching, evangelism, church planting, and even changing city ordinances.
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Jul 21, 2025 • 1h 19min

249. Affinity & Christ's Sufficiency

John Orlando, Timothy Brindle, Charles Stover & Mark Robison have a conversation on the how unity in Christ is exhibited the Church and what we are to make of the various statements by the PCA on Race & Racism. 2004 GA Pastoral Letter on Racism: https://pcahistory.org/pca/digest/studies/racism.pdf
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Jul 16, 2025 • 1h 1min

247. Order, Outrage, and the ‘DeYoung Demeanor’

From the  Weighed in the Balance Podcast : What really happened on the floor of the 2025 PCA General Assembly? Was Teaching Elder Timothy Brindle unfairly cut off? Did Moderator Kevin DeYoung cross a line—or keep things from crossing it? In this special edition of Weighed in the Balance, Jonathan Brooks is joined by Ryan Biese and Nathan Xanders to unpack the clash between parliamentary order and rising tensions around the reelection of Dr. Irwin Ince. Along the way, we respond to Doug Wilson, CrossPolitic, and the growing conversation about race, power, and polity in the PCA. Was it a kerfuffle... or a crisis? You decide.
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Jul 14, 2025 • 36min

248. Terry Johnson on Christian Nationalism (Bonus)

Terry Johnson, Senior Minister at Independent Presbyterian Church, and Tim Shaw, Associate Minister, dive into the intricate relationship between church and state, especially amidst today's cultural chaos. They discuss Christian nationalism, its historical roots, and the decline of a shared moral foundation in society. The conversation explores the evolution of Protestant governance and its implications for family values, community integrity, and political engagement. They emphasize the importance of Christian hospitality and the role of Christians in fostering a just social order.
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Jul 7, 2025 • 1h 14min

246. PCA GA Break Down & Wrap Up

A truly all-star panel of TEs Fred Greco, Josh Walker & Steve Tipton joined by REs Melton Duncan, Steve Dowling & Bob Mattes to discuss the implications, accomplishments, and significance of this year's #PCAGA.
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Jun 27, 2025 • 1h 27min

245. Important Speeches of PCAGA 52

Kevin DeYoung, a senior pastor known for his leadership at Christ Covenant in Charlotte, joins Bob Mattis, a ruling elder from Central Florida, to discuss pivotal moments from the 52nd General Assembly. They explore significant speeches on church representation, focusing on how to better support accused individuals in trials and the importance of unity in Christ over societal labels. Furthermore, they navigate challenges of church governance, including a debate on the sacred role of elders in communion and the need for clarity in worship and inclusivity.
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Jun 20, 2025 • 1h 28min

244. American Revisions to WCF

TE James Baird and Dr Michael Lynch discuss the changes made and not made to the Westminster Standards by the Americans in 1788. Baird's articles: https://americanreformer.org/author/jbaird/

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