The Westminster Standard

Dr Jonathan Master reflects on the past and present need for Reformation in the Church.

Is Halloween an appropriate holiday for Christians to observe? Is it all harmless fun or are there serious spiritual concerns that accompany an interest in death, the occult, and fear? Veteran Pastor and PCA Founding Father TE Joseph Pipa joins with TEs Job Dalomba and Zack Groff for a discussion with Ryan Biese.

TEs Matt "Coach'" Adams and NFL Alumnus Wilson Van Hooser to discuss their love for the Lord's Day and how to balance it with interest in sports. Since Ryan Biese has zero interest in sports, these two sportsball fans provide valuable wisdom, commentary, and comedic relief.

Sean Morris and T. David Gordon join the program to discuss Gordon's latest book introducing Christian ethics. We also discuss how the PCA can make better choices together as a communion of God's people. This is only part of the conversation; the balance of the conversation will be released as "bonus material" in a few weeks.

Pastor Darin Stone reflects on his work as a PCA Missionary to the North Carolina State Capitol. Ministry to State is part of the PCA's Mission to North America and their missionaries bring the gospel to those in state and federal government. https://www.ministrytostate.org

Dr Jesse Rine (https://www.faithfulcolleges.org) of the Center for Academic Faithfulness & Flourishing and President Ike Reeder (https://www.bts.education) of Birmingham Theological Seminary join the program to discuss concerns and considerations for Christians considering college.

RE Matt Lee and TE Mark Robison share their insights and perspective on ethnic quotas as part of PCA Church courts. While quotas may flow out of good motives, Lee and Robinson raise concerns both regarding the lack of biblical warrant for such as well as the unintended, adverse consequences of quotas.

RE Ric Springer reflects on his time in the PCA as a clerk of Session, clerk of Presbytery, and long-time Chairman of the Floor Clerks. He remarks on the power of God in the gospel to gather people to Christ.

At the General Synod in 2024, the ARP voted to dissolve Second Presbytery. Now a number of ministers and congregations have voted to leave the communion alleging the Synod lacks the authority to dissolve a presbytery without due process and without its consent. Seth Yi and Jonathan Cook explain their concerns and why they believe this represents a constitutional crisis. https://theaquilareport.com/how-a-224-year-old-arp-presbytery-was-dissolved-in-a-day/ https://theaquilareport.com/constitutional-crisis-in-the-arp-church-what-is-the-point-of-a-complaint/ https://theaquilareport.com/the-arp-church-tightens-its-grip-on-congregations-and-ministers/

TE Guy Waters is a professor and dean at Reformed Theological Seminary. He is a judge on the PCA Standing Judicial Commission. He joins the program to provide insights and perspective on how judicial process works and especially the way in which evidence is received into the Church Courts.