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| 122. Polity Nerds Stick Together | 10 Mar 2026 | 00:43:44 | |
Jeffrey Choi, a PCA pastor in Los Angeles, discusses the nuances of Overture 37, the role of women in the diaconate, and the implications for PCA polity.
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| 121. Put the Cookies on the Bottom Shelf (BCO 52) | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:42:36 | |
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| 112. Worship in the OPC with Jonathan Cruse | 16 Dec 2025 | 00:40:46 | |
| 20. You're Not Alone (Witherow's 3rd Principle) | 23 Jan 2024 | 00:35:48 | |
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. Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...) | |||
| 19. A Dungeon No One Would Ever Want to Be In (Witherow's 2nd Principle) | 16 Jan 2024 | 00:43:35 | |
The Polity Triumvirate is joined by Rev. Jim McCarthy to discuss Witherow's second principle of the apostolic church: the terms elder and bishop are identical. Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...) | |||
| 20. Trying to Claim Apostolic Authority (Witherow's 1st Principle) | 09 Jan 2024 | 00:50:07 | |
The polity bros are joined by kindred spirit Jacob Gerber to discuss Witherow’s first principle of the apostolic church: the Office-Bearers are Chosen by the People. Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...) | |||
| 19. Before the Book (Witherow's Statement of the Question) | 02 Jan 2024 | 00:32:59 | |
Welcome to Polity Matters: Before the Book. In this new series we will be reading and discussing The Apostolic Church by Thomas Witherow. Today we delve into chapter 1: The Statement of the Question. Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...) | |||
| 18. Interview with Jonny Gibson | 22 Dec 2023 | 00:52:54 | |
Before we dive into Witherow's The Apostolic Church next week, the bros sit down with Dr. Jonathan Gibson and discuss his study and work on Thomas Witherow. Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...) | |||
| 17. Called Meeting: TE Adam Parker | 19 Dec 2023 | 00:44:11 | |
TE Adam Parker joined Jared and Ben to discuss his recent article dealing with one of our apparent favorite topics: assistant pastors. Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...) | |||
| 16. Some Godly Dudes (BCO 9) | 12 Dec 2023 | 00:54:36 | |
The guys finish up their first season in the BCO, with BCO 9 on Deacons. Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...) | |||
| 15. Interlopers or Conflicts, Etc. (BCO 8.5-8.10) | 05 Dec 2023 | 00:43:29 | |
The polity bros resume their discussion with PCA Grand Poobah Fred Greco on BCO 8: The Elder. Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...) | |||
| 14. I'm Very Interested In Plumbing (BCO 8.1-8.4) | 28 Nov 2023 | 00:51:17 | |
The first annual Polity Matters Holiday Gift Guide is here! And also the guys are joined by TE Fred Greco to discuss BCO 8 on The Elder. Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...) | |||
| 13. Called Meeting: RE Howie Donahoe | 23 Nov 2023 | 00:43:57 | |
Jared sits down with RE Howie Donahoe to discuss churchmanship, including GA moderating all the way to how to write an overture. Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...) | |||
| 111. Directories and the ARP | 02 Dec 2025 | 00:40:23 | |
Mark Ross and Ben Glazer join the guys for a discussion about the ARP and worship. Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...) | |||
| 12. Who's the Half? (BCO 7) | 21 Nov 2023 | 00:52:52 | |
Officers everywhere in BCO 7! A Scottless, Jaredless episode... but Steve Tipton jumps in to cover for them. Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...) | |||
| 11. Not This Timeline (BCO 6) | 14 Nov 2023 | 00:32:53 | |
The guys are back together this week to discuss BCO 6, but only after reminiscing about wedding officiating and trying to decide if Jared actually has a dog. Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...) | |||
| 10. You're a Church (BCO 5.9-5.10) | 07 Nov 2023 | 00:54:47 | |
Ben is joined by Matt and another Ben to discuss Mission Churches in real life. Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...) | |||
| 9. Big Ole Spreadsheet (BCO 5.1-5.8) | 31 Oct 2023 | 01:06:21 | |
Ben and Jared are joined by Stephen and Jeremy to discuss the many details of Mission Churches from BCO 5. Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...) | |||
| 8. So We're Taking A Stance On That (BCO 4) | 24 Oct 2023 | 00:51:31 | |
The guys discuss what they’re preaching, Scott takes a wild stance on Hebrews authorship, and then they get into BCO 4. Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...) | |||
| 7. The Church is the Arena (BCO 3) | 17 Oct 2023 | 00:49:51 | |
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| 6. No One Wanted To Be On My Team (BCO 2) | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:38:41 | |
Jared forces Ben and Scott to play a guessing game about theology quotes, and then the three discuss the visible church from BCO chapter two. Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...) | |||
| 5. I Am the Question Asker (BCO 1) | 03 Oct 2023 | 00:39:55 | |
Scott, Jared, and Ben, after much anticipation, delve into chapter one of the PCA BCO! Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...) | |||
| 4. Intentionally Cumbersome (BCO Preface III) | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:39:34 | |
Jared is turning 200 and Scott's having a baby! And then the guys discuss the final portion of the BCO Preface: the Constitution of the PCA. Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...) | |||
| 3. I Thought This Would Be About Polity (BCO Preface II.4-8) | 19 Sep 2023 | 00:40:03 | |
Scott, Jared, and Ben are joined by Steve Tipton as they conclude their discussions about the PCA BCO Preliminary Principles. Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...) | |||
| 110. Clarity is Part of Our Job | 18 Nov 2025 | 00:33:33 | |
The guys are joined by Patrick Curles to discuss the Book of Common Worship. Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...) | |||
| 2. You're Going to Hate Sausage Forever (BCO Preface II.1-3) | 12 Sep 2023 | 00:50:04 | |
Scott, Jared, and Ben are joined by Steve Tipton in the first of two conversations about the PCA BCO Preliminary Principles. Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...) | |||
| 1. I Tend to Skip the Preface (BCO Preface I) | 05 Sep 2023 | 00:40:43 | |
Scott, Jared, and Ben discuss the first part of the BCO Preface. Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...) | |||
| 0. How to Ruin This Meeting Decently & In Order (Podcast Introduction) | 15 Aug 2023 | 00:38:59 | |
Scott, Jared, and Ben introduce themselves and discuss the plans for Polity Matters.
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| Teaser | 31 Jul 2023 | 00:11:17 | |
Listen in to our final planning session for the upcoming Polity Matters podcast. Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...) | |||
| 109. Women in the PCA | 11 Nov 2025 | 00:59:54 | |
David Strain and Joshua Walker gather to discuss the role of women in the PCA. Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...) | |||
| 108. Instead of Ben a Loud Italian | 04 Nov 2025 | 01:05:35 | |
| 107. Welcome Per Almquist | 28 Oct 2025 | 00:34:34 | |
Scott and Jared spend some time with Per Almquist, a famliar name to the show. Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...) | |||
| 106. Just Let Them Go (BCO 46) | 21 Oct 2025 | 00:43:59 | |
| 105. Rise Out of the Taco Sauce (BCO 45) | 15 Oct 2025 | 00:43:48 | |
| 104. Officer Training w/David Hall | 07 Oct 2025 | 00:35:13 | |
| 103. Vacated (BCO 44) | 30 Sep 2025 | 00:10:00 | |
| 120. In the Shower or at Church (BCO 51) | 24 Feb 2026 | 00:36:27 | |
| 102. We Do Have a Time Limit (BCO 43) | 23 Sep 2025 | 00:52:55 | |
Jared and Scott are joined by Art Sartorius to discuss Complaints. Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...) | |||
| 101. Black Jeans & a Navy Blazer (BCO 42 Part 2) | 16 Sep 2025 | 00:31:24 | |
Scott and Ben finish up BCO 42 (with a fair amount of help from Dr. Guy Waters). Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...) | |||
| 100. Happy Birthday | 09 Sep 2025 | 01:01:09 | |
| 99. Never Know When a Party Breaks Out (BCO 42 Part 1) | 02 Sep 2025 | 00:35:08 | |
Scott and Ben are joined Dr. Guy Waters to discuss the first five sections of BCO 42. Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...) | |||
| 98. Pastor Could Ask His Dad (BCO 41) | 27 Aug 2025 | 00:42:27 | |
| 97. Inept to Do This Alone (BCO 40) | 19 Aug 2025 | 00:58:27 | |
A Ben and Fred duo episode--all about Review and Control. Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...) | |||
| 96. Nothing of Substance (RPR w/Thomas Rickard) | 12 Aug 2025 | 00:57:35 | |
Scott and Jared are joined by Thomas Rickard to have (another) discussion about Review of Presbytery Records. Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...) | |||
| 95. Put Me Out of My Misery (BCO 39) | 05 Aug 2025 | 00:50:15 | |
It's all about the modes! Join Scott, Jared, and Fred as the discuss the BCO chapter with the longest title: Modes in Which the Proceedings of Lower Courts Come Under the Supervision of Higher Courts. Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...) | |||
| 94. A Good Church, A Bad Church, and Nowhere (BCO 38) | 29 Jul 2025 | 00:49:17 | |
He's never introduced, but you can't deny the dulcet tones of RE Howie Donahoe, who joins Scott and Jared to get into BCO 38. Presbytery Clerks Download Page Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...) | |||
| 93. BCO Amendments Are Coming! | 22 Jul 2025 | 00:52:06 | |
Scott leads us through the BCO amendments sent down from this years General Assembly. https://pcapolity.com/2025/07/22/thirteen-proposed-amendments-in-2025/ Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...) | |||
| 119. Lead My Sheep | 17 Feb 2026 | 00:33:51 | |
| 92. Regarding Paul Settle | 15 Jul 2025 | 00:42:01 | |
Jared sits down with Mel Duncan and Jason Helopolous to discuss the influential ministry of Rev. Paul Settle. Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...) | |||
| 91. 52nd PCAGA Recap | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:45:31 | |
Ben and Jared hit a few highlights of the 52nd General Assembly, and then Jared is joined by the PCA Archivist Wayne Sparkman for a brief interview. To win a signed copy of Our Bond of Union by Per Almquist, email us and tell how Polity Matters has been a help to you since we started in 2023. Winner will be selected by the three hosts toward the end of July 2025. Check out the following GA roundups that are already published: Presbyterian and Reformed Churchman Podcast Send us a text message! (but bear in mind the we can't see who sends it unless you tell us...) | |||