A podcast encouraging Texans in historic Christianity best expressed in Presbyterian & Reformed theology. A resource for officers and members in NAPARC (PCA, OPC, ARP, RPCNA, et al.) churches as well as those curious about Reformed theology and practice. What are the goals for this podcast? Encourage Presbyterian & Reformed (NAPARC) churches in Texas. Help more Texans (and those coming to Texas) become familiar with our churches. Help everyone become familiar with our great God and Savior, J ...
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PCA Ruling Elders - Pastor George Sayour interviews Ruling Elders in the PCA and other NAPARC denominations as they discuss all things related to
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Roctober! Fostering Youth Connections in North Texas with Colton Brewer and Graham Clark
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Colton Brewer and TE Graham Clark join me to discuss youth ministry and the annual North Texas Presbytery Youth Retreat called Roctober now in its ninth year. Along with photos of our two guests, the cover art features the logo from Roctober IV that faded way too fast on the orange sherbet Comfort Colors t-shirts. Guests: Colton Brewer (Youth & Fam…
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“Taking the Gospel to Prison” with Paul Miller (MNA Metanoia Prison Ministries)
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Meet PCA Teaching Elder Paul Miller, the Regional Director for Metanoia Prison Ministries in Texas. He has a deep desire for every incarcerated individual in Texas State and Federal prisons to hear of the glorious gospel of Christ’s saving grace. Paul believes that his life with all of its highs and lows, victories and struggles, has prepared him t…
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Moderator Fred Greco, Pet Peeves, & BTS
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An interview with PCA Churchman Fred Greco. Lawyer, Pastor, Moderator, Professor at Birmingham Theological Seminary, loud and Italian. Learn more about Fred's upcoming BTS Class at https://www.bts.education/current-scheduleBy George Sayour
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Leading a Reformed congregation in Amarillo with Dr. Tyler Taber
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Get to know Rev. Dr. Tyler Taber, the Pastor at Redeemer Amarillo (PCA) and learn about this branch of Christ’s Church in the Panhandle seeks to be faithful to the Scriptures, true to the Reformed faith, and obedient to the Great Commission. West Texas Conference on Reformed Theology 2024 When Life Throws a Curveball: The Meaning of the Book of Job…
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What’s the Deal with Aldo Leon? & thoughts on the PCA
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Pastor George interviews Pastor Aldo Leon about his views, social media demeanor, and thoughts on the PCA. Aldo is the Senior Pastor of Pinelands Presbyterian Church in Miami, FL, where he also hosts his longform Podcast called Kingdom Polemics.By George Sayour
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Ruling Elders Doug Sharp & Kevin Miller discuss the PCA's investigation and surrounding controversy into the Jesus Calling Book. https://www.reformation21.org/blog/jesus-calling-and-the-pca https://americanreformer.org/2024/02/jesus-calling-and-the-pca/ https://www.redeemer.com/redeemer-report/article/jesus_calling_by_sarah_young_a_review https://w…
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Moderator Dowling, Godzilla Bob, and That Biese Guy
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Pastor George has post assembly fun with the Moderator of the PCA's 51st General Assembly RE Steve Dowling. RE Bob Mattes, aka "Tanker Bob" aka "Godzilla Bob" joins the conversation as well as "It ain't easy being Ryan Biese" who hosts The Westminster Standard Podcast: A Podcast of Jude3inThePCA.By Ryan Biese & Steve Dowling
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PCA GA 51 – Summary of 10 Happenings
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Ruling Elder Kevin Miller & Pastor George discuss 10 key happenings at the 51st General Assembly of the PCA which was held in Richmond, VA in June of 2024. Article with Text & Tallies: https://irreverentreverend.org/2024/06/14/pca-ga-51By George & Kevin Miller
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Geneva Benefits – What Every Session Needs to Know
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RE Chet Lilly, VP of Operations at Geneva Benefits explains what every Session needs to know to support their Pastors through properly structured compensation such as Call Packages, 403B plans, disability insurance, help for pastor's widows, and more.By George Sayour
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Remembering Harry Reeder: The Reeder Center & BTS
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Ike Reeder discusses his Dad as well as the newly established Reeder Center for Pastoral Theology and its relationship to Birmingham Theological Seminary. Ike is the President of BTS. You can meet Ike and talk about the opportunities that BTS has to offer at their PCA General Assembly booth.By George Sayour & Ike Reeder
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Ruling Elder Gathering at GA & Brotherhood
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Get your tickets now for the MORE event Wednesday night at General Assembly. Ruling Elder's Charly Nave and Rick Hutton discuss the details about the event as well as the benefit of camaraderie and brotherhood among REs. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-more-in-the-pca-ruling-elder-network-shindig-at-the-general-assembly-tickets-887296225897…
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What is the PCA Foundation & Why Should We Care?
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RE Tim Townsend, the Director of the PCA Foundation, explains how this Agency of the PCA can help churches manage, deal with, and service complex gifts and giving while saving individual givers on tax liability to maximize gifts to the Church.By George Sayour
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"Considering Evening Services" with Mark Trigsted and Matt Wood
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Teaching Elders Mark Trigsted (Redeemer McKinney) and Matt Wood (Grace & Peace Anna) join the show to discuss evening services. The pastors share the experience at their churches and offer advice to churches considering offering them. “So my exhortation is just do it, you know, go for it.” says Pastor Wood. To our sister churches in the PCA and thr…
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Christian Ethics & Van Til w/ RE Scott Hatch
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Ruling Elder Scott Hatch discusses his new book entitled "Van Til and the Foundation of Christian Ethics: A God Centered Approach to Moral Philosophy." Most people view Van Til through the lens of presuppositional apologetics and Philosophy, but much of Van Til's career was dedicated to Christian Ethics in very applicable ways to the Church today. …
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Dr. Robertson Message to Officers – 3 Kings & 3 Crosses
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Dr. O. Palmer Robertson's sermon to the Pastors and Elders of Catawba Valley Presbytery (in NC) of the PCA.By Dr. O. Palmer Robertson
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"Grace overcomes Guilt" with Russian-speaking Ukrainian Greg Zhelezny (Trinity Plano)
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Meet Yegor (Greg) Zhelezny a Russian-speaking Ukrainian now living in North Texas. Born in Kiev to parents of an atheistic-jewish background, Greg knew guilt well. Hear the testimony of God’s saving work as the Spirit led a young man to receive the gospel of grace and move to America so he could turn and reach Russians with the Gospel. Greg is a ca…
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"You're not a Baptist, you're a Presbyterian!" with Victor Martinez
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Teaching Elder Victor Martinez serves as Redeemer San Antonio’s (PCA) Associate Pastor of Mission & Cultural Engagement. He joins us to today to speak about missions, mercy ministry, and the upcoming Restore 2024: MNA Mercy Conference. We pray that you consider attending the conference. Mentioned: Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary O. Palmer…
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RE Mark Casson of MNA talks Prison, Church Planting, Ministries
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Mark Casson, MNA Ministry Engagement Director discusses his dramatic story of God's Grace in his life, his time in prison, His work with MNA's Metanoia Prison Ministries, and his current role promoting the various ministries of MNA. He also discusses with Pastor George MNA's goal for 1000 new PCA Churches in 10 years and practical ways presbyteries…
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Floods, Twisters, and Chainsaws with Mark Becker
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Mark Becker, Ruling Elder, (Christ Church Katy, TX PCA) joins us today where he serves on the Session with Teaching Elder Fred Greco. Mark came to Christ Church in 2013 and returned from the Beaumont area after living there for a couple of years. He is a former paper mill engineer and now on staff with the PCA’s Mission to North America Disaster Re…
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A First for the Presbyterian Church in America with Hamid Hatami
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On Sunday evening, February 11, when most of America was settling in to watch the Super Bowl a historic evening service was taking place in Richardson Texas, in the life of the PCA, and Christ’s church. This ordination and installation service, with over 240 in attendance had prayers, the sermon text, and signing done in both English and Farsi. PCA…
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Ruling Elder Repents of Revoice & Side B Support
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Ruling Elder Charles Higham discusses his story with Pastors George Sayour and Ryan Biese on this Cross-Over episode with The Westminster Standard Podcast. RE Higham talks about his journey and recent public denunciation of his support of Revoice & Side B Gay Christianity.By George Sayour
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Education should be contextualized with Kyle Oliphint
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Kyle Oliphint (WTS '99) joins this Presbyterian and Reformed Texas episode. Kyle is the Senior Pastor at Grace Community Presbyterian Church Fort Worth, about 15 miles north of downtown Fort Worth. Kyle shares the story of Grace Community and his own story of coming to Christ. We also spend some time talking about education choices for our children…
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Help Send Ruling Elders to GA – MOREinthePCA
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RE Charlie Nave & RE Rick Hutton discuss how YOU can help Ruling Elders attend General Assembly. www.MOREinthePCA.org Scholarships - https://moreinthepca.org/?page_id=28 Support an RE (Give) - https://moreinthepca.org/?page_id=30By George Sayour
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Talking Background Checks within Grassroots Presbyterianism with Joshua Torrey and Jason Piland
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Joshua Torrey returns with special guest Jason Piland to discuss the latest developments within the PCA related to mandatory background checks. Joshua and Jason co-labored to perfect overtures that will be considered by the General Assembly in 2024 requiring background checks of ordained officers. We discuss the grassroots presbyterian nature of th…
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Mel Duncan talks Church Administration Best Practices
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RE Mel Duncan and Pastor George discuss the challenges, joys, and best practices of being a Church Administrator as well as advice for Churches who don't have the position. Mel Duncan currently serves as the Church Administrator for Second Presbyterian Church in Greenville, NC. He is also the Clerk of Calvary Presbytery and the Executive Director f…
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Growing Biblical Churches in Dispensational Country with Jim Cassidy
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Sound the Machen-horn, the OPC is here! Rev Jim Cassidy Pastor at South Austin Presbyterian Church joins us today to discuss growing biblical churches in dispensational country. In addition to serving SAPC, Jim serves as President of the Board of Directors and Teaching Fellow at Reformed Forum. Topics covered: Jim’s story of how he came to the refo…
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Host Committee Plans, Family Programs & Worship – PCA GA 51
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Rich Leino, Rebecca Fender, and Rick Hutton, all members of the 2024 PCA General Assembly host committee speak with Pastor George about the plans and what to expect in Richmond, VA this June 10-12. RE Rich Leino is Co-Chair of the Host Committee, RE Rick Hutton is the Chair of the Worship sub-committee and Rebecca Fender is the Chair of the sub-com…
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PCA Gender Reassignment Statement to President Biden, Federal & State Governments
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An explanation and Reading of the Statement the PCA has sent to President Biden, members of Congress, and the Federal and State Governments regarding Gender Reassignment Surgeries. The Statement can be read here: https://byfaithonline.com/general-assembly-commission-petitions-government-officials-to-protect-children/…
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Potential pitfalls and dangers for the PCA with Fred Greco
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Mr. Moderator Returns. Teaching Elder, Fred Greco, of Christ Church Katy, delivered a message today at RTS Dallas' 2024 Spring Luncheon Series on "The Promises and Predicaments of Presbyterianism in the Present Moment." He touches on three main areas: 1. Concerns about abuse. 2. Concerns about the size of the PCA as we grow. 3. Maintaining Presbyte…
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"Make sure you're bathed in the Word" with Brian Heise
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Man of the people, Ruling Elder, Brian Heise of Grace and Peace Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Anna, Texas joins us today. Learn about the history of Grace and Peace PC and God’s provision for his church. We revisit his appearance on Prebsycast at the General Assembly in 2021. Brian shares his thoughts on the state of the PCA as we talk about the nee…
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Elders Encourage Your People to Be in the Word Daily
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Pastor George explains his 2024 Scripture Reading Plan for his Church in the hope that you'll encourage your Church members to be in the Word Daily. https://irreverentreverend.org/2024/01/03/scripture-reading-plan/By George Sayour
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It's the start of a new year. Bible reading plans are trendy right now. What should you expect to find as you dive into the Word of God? Ruling Elder, Eric Wallace had the opportunity to exhort the congregation at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Plano, TX on January 2, 2022. The text of the sermon is Luke 24:13-49 in which Jesus explains that He is th…
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A Special Edition to end 2023, a brief episode on the "why" behind this podcast with your host Eric Wallace. Links NEW: Presbyterian and Reformed Texas Podcast Thankful as the PCA turns 50 today Like and subscribe, rate and review, and spread the word far and wide. Reformed Texas (@reformedtexas) on Twitter/X Eric Wallace (@ecrosstexas) on Twitter/…
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"I didn't want to be a cage stage paedobaptist" with Ryan Denton
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A historic podcast with members of the Vanguard Presbyterian Church and the PCA. Ryan Denton is an open-air preacher and evangelist. He also serves as the organizing pastor of church plants in Lubbock, Midland, and coming in March 2024 San Angelo. We talk about Vanguard, church planting (especially in more blue-collar areas), the need for robust th…
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"The Elders work for Jesus" with Fred Greco
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Why is it good to be a member of a Presbyterian Church? Teaching Elder, Fred Greco, of Christ Church Katy, joins us today to answer that question and discuss Presbyterianism. We walkthrough: 1) Why be a member of a church? 2) Brief overview of the models of church government. 3) Why choose a presbyterian church? (particularly conservative, confessi…
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RE Trevor Laurence – Overture 1 & 4 & Witness Eligibility
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Pastor George speaks with RE Dr. Trevor Laurence, one of the authors of this New Version of Overture 1 for the 2024 PCA General Assembly. The first Overture 1, dealing with witness eligibility, was submitted in August and replaced with this one in Nov. Dr. Laurence is the author of "Cursing With God: The Imprecatory Psalms and the Ethics of Christi…
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"Myself, Neil Lomax, and some other guy" with Mark Trigsted
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Mark Trigsted, Associate Pastor at Redeemer McKinney (PCA) joins us to talk about worship in the PCA and the recent online dustup over the Directory of Public Worship. We also talk about the Dallas Cowboys, Mark's football career, Thai food, and get a review of the Lakewood's conference that we heard about in Episode 1. Links: Mark Trigsted (@MTrig…
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1st GA Moderator RE Jack Williamson’s Address
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The PCA is 50! On December 4, 1973, the PCA turned 50 years old! Here is Moderator Ruling Elder Jack Williamson's Moderator's Address to the Assembly. This was provided by the PCA Historical Center. https://pca50.org/resources/ https://www.pcahistory.org/ https://www.pcahistory.org/pca/ga/1st_pcaga_addresses_Williamson.pdf…
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David Strain & Ryan Biese – Progressivism & Subscription
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This is a Crossover Episode from the Westminster Standard Podcast hosted by Ryan Biese. Here, Ryan, David Strain, and myself discuss how progressivism shows up in the PCA and how it affects our view of Subscription to the Westminster Standards. The Westminster Standard Podcast - https://youtu.be/tVg3QaM3ofg?si=ifxHnLkz7vtKy0ow…
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Here's a Short Thanksgiving Devotional for you from Pastor George.By George Sayour
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"I'm not saying Tex-Mex is bad" with Joshua Torrey
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Get to know Joshua Torrey, Ruling Elder at Redeemer Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Austin, Texas. We talk hockey, life in Austin, spreadsheets, BCO overtures, Tex-Mex, and more! Links: Redeemer Presbyterian Church (PCA), Austin, TX Texas Stars Keep Austin Weird Scott Edburg AKA Mr. Spreadsheet 2021 BCO Amendments Tracker - the original spreadsheet 20…
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A Testimony of the Sovereignty of God in Tragedy
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Ruling Elder John Hargett speaks at Meadowview's men's breakfast about the Sovereignty of God amid the tragedies he's faced in his life. John lost his father when he was a child, he lost his 1st wife in a car accident when his kids were 5 and 7, he's battled cancer, and just last year had a stroke which killed his lifelong dream. Yet, through it al…
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"I'm try-vocational, I guess" with Brad Denton
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Get to know Teaching Elder Brad Denton, Senior Pastor of Dallas' Lakewood Presbyterian Church (PCA), and hear about their upcoming conference "What Can the Righteous Do?" November 17-18, 2023. Registration closes on November 12. Conference Details & FAQ | Registration Mentioned: Lakewood Presbyterian Presbycast North Texas Presbytery RTS Dallas PCA…
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Just a quick teaser. Like and subscribe, rate and review, and spread the word far and wide. Reformed Texas (@reformedtexas) on Twitter/X Eric Wallace (@ecrosstexas) on Twitter/X Eric's site ecrosstexas.com Soli Deo GloriaBy Eric Wallace
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Dr. Robertson Sermon – Isaiah 6 & Missions
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Dr. O. Palmer Robertson was the 2023 Meadowview Mission's Conference Speaker. Here was the sermon he delivered on Sunday morning, October 1st. Why You Should Go with the Gospel.By Dr. O. Palmer Robertson
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D. James Kennedy, Evangelism Explosion, NRBTV, Christian Media
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RE Bob Allen was the media voice of Coral Ridge Ministries on the radio with D. James Kennedy. He went on be the same with John Piper and Desiring God. He currently is a Producer & the Network Voice at NRBTV. George & Bob discuss Coral Ridge, Dr. Kennedy, Evangelism Explosion, Multi-Media, and what NRBTV has to offer Christians. https://nrbtv.org/…
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Dr. Robertson’s Reflections from the Mission Field
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Dr. O. Palmer Robertson gives the Keynote Address at the 2023 Meadowview Reformed Presbyterian Church Mission Conference.By Dr. O. Palmer Robertson
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The PCA SJC w/ Howie Donahoe & John Bise
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Pastor George Speaks with 2 former PCA GA Moderators who both serve on the SJC. Ruling Elder Howie Donahoe and Ruling Elder John Bise share procedure, insights, and wisdom on the PCA's Standing Judicial Commission (SJC).By George Sayour & John Bise
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Shepherding Shepherds – A response to “Why I Left the Church”
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REs Brad Isbell & Rich Leino discuss the recent article entitled "Departure: Why I Left the Church," what it says about how to view the ministry, and how they look to Shepherd their TEs. Here's the article we discuss - https://www.restorativefaith.org/post/departure-why-i-left-the-church Here's that Pastor's Response to the reactions to the article…
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Always Be Ready to Give a Defense – Apologetics
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REs Matt Fender and Brandon Robbins discuss doing Apologetics for the Glory of God with Pastor George. They discuss relationships, apologetic encounters and different apologetic methodologies with particular focus placed on Presuppositional Apologetics. Here are Matt Fender's Apologetics Classes at his Church: https://www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp…
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