Best Westminster Presbyterian Church (OPC Podcasts (2024)

In this episode elder Mike Cloy from Landis OPC in Marion, North Carolina and elder Seth Long from Neon Reformed OPC describe what it was like on the ground the days after the devastating flood hit Neon, Kentucky and the surrounding counties in July of 2022. Neon Reformed, a struggling mission work of the OPC, sits in an region known for extreme po…

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Natural Law and Ruling Elders 36:14

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Gregory Reynolds interviews David VanDrunen about his latest book, Natural Law: A Short Companion, (B&H Academic, 2023, 160 pages). For more on Natural Law in Ordained Servant see the following; David VanDrunen, “Natural Law in Reformed Theology: Historical Reflections and Biblical Suggestions.” OS 21 (2012): 32-38. Available here. Nelson D. Kloost…

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The Living Temple – Ephesians 2:20-22

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Our God is Sacred – Matthew 12:30-32

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Glorify God in Your Body - 1 Cor 6:12-20

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Where to Look During the Lord's Supper - 1 Cor 11:17-34

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How the Westminster Standards Relate to Deacons 36:13

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Have you ever tried to find the word, "deacon" (or elder for that matter) in the Westminster Standards? If you have, you probably couldn't find it, because it isn't referred to explicitly by name. Does that mean the Standards aren't important for deacons to study? Listen as Westminster Assembly scholar Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn describes the profound i…

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The Living Temple - Eph. 2:20-21

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Risen to Rule Forever - Rev. 1:17-18

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One Household of God - Eph 2:19

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The Kingdom Come - Matt 12:22-29

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Presbytery Diaconal Summit V: Overview of the PDC Mandate and the Role of the CDM 52:26

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In this episode, you'll hear a recording from the Presbytery Diaconal Committee's fifth Summit hosted by the OPC Committees on Diaconal Ministries and Ministerial Care entitled, "Overview of the PDC Mandate and the Role of the CDM". You'll hear from OPC Committee on Diaconal Ministries administrator, David Nakhla, who presents the long history of t…

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Looking Down – Luke 18:9-14; 19:1-10

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The Flow of Power – Mark 5:21-34

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Ruling Elders and Faithful Work 46:49

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Stephen Tracey talks with Joshua Klein about work and flourishing, being faithful and loving in response to God. Joshua A. Klein is a ruling elder in Pilgrim OPC, Bangor ME. He is editor-in-chief of Mortise & Tenon Magazine. He has presented about historic craftsmanship at museums around the United States and has written articles for Fine Woodworki…

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A World of Love - Genesis 1:1

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Abounding in the Love of Christ - Phil. 1:9-11

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Better than Life – Ps 63:1-11

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Biblical Financial Wisdom 41:05

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In this episode, Shiloh OPC, Raleigh, NC Deacon and CDM member Tim Hopper welcomes Dr. Jim Newheiser, professor at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC and author of the book, "Money, Debt and Finances: Critical Questions and Answers." Dr. Newheiser says the goal of his book is to bring together finance, accounting, and investing with a B…

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Reconciled in Peace - Eph 2:16

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Light for the Nations - Matt 12:15-21

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Presbytery Diaconal Summit V: Assisting Churches and Mission Works without Deacons 58:05

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In this episode, Rev. John Shaw, pastor and former OPC general secretary for Home Missions and Church Extension (CHMCE) addresses the OPC Presbytery Diaconal Committee (PDC) members at the recent OPC Presbytery Diaconal Summit (PDS) to share some of the challenges he experienced in planting churches when there are no deacons. John points out the ov…

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A New Human Race - Eph. 2:15

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Hardness Hardens - Matt. 12:9-14

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Ruling Elders and Conflict 40:19

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Greg Reynolds talks to Stephen Tracey about how ruling elders respond to conflict in the church, whether it is among members, among the session, or with the pastor. More Resources “A Training Program for Elders.” (Greg Reynolds & William Shishko) 10:3 (Jul. 2001): 55-58. Available here. The updated version of this training program titled Let Them S…

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What to do when life goes against you – 1 Samuel 30:1-15

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Good News! Jesus Passed God's Test – Luke 4:1-13

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He is Our Peace - Eph 2:14

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Lord over the Sabbath - Matt 12:1-8

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Serving by Supporting: The Role of Deacons' Wives 38:52

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In this episode, The Reformed Deacon producer and long-time OPC deacon's wife, Trish Duggan, hosts two other seasoned OPC deacons' wives, Rachel Engeltjes and Michele Martzke from Bethel OPC in Wheaton, IL. I Timothy 3 gives a clear directive to deacons' wives, so we thought we'd ask Rachel and Michelle for their thoughts on family life, living in …

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Brought Near - Eph. 2:13

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The Free Offer - Matt. 11:28-30

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Real World Cases: Walking Alongside People in the Church 45:26

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In this episode Tim Hopper, Shiloh OPC, Raleigh, NC deacon and CDM member, facilitates a discussion with fellow OPC deacons: Bob Keys, a deacon from Grace OPC in Columbus, Ohio, Doug Vos, deacon at Oakland Hills OPC in Farmington Hills, Michigan and John Voss, a deacon Covenant OPC, Orland Park, Illinois and a fellow CDM member. These four men humb…

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Hopeless without God – Ephesians 2:11-12

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Our only Mediator – Matthew 11:25-27

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Responding to Domestic Abuse 39:02

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Stephen Tracey talks to Thomas Crumplar about the issue of domestic abuse. Tom is a ruling elder at Emmanuel OPC in Wilmington, Delaware, and co-founder of the law firm Jacobs and Crumplar, P. A. The New Horizons edition for February 1997 featured several articles on Domestic violence. It is available here. Also the edition for January 2021, availa…

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The Gateway to the Psalms, Part 2 - Psalm 2

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One in the One God - Eph. 4:4-6

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Presbytery Diaconal Summit V: Diaconal Needs, Counseling Pastors and the Obadiah Fund 45:53

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In this episode, Rev. John Fikkert, the director of the OPC Committee on Ministerial Care (CMC) addressed the group of Presbytery Diaconal Committee (PDC) members at the recent Presbytery Diaconal Summit (PDS) to thank them for their work with his committee in coming alongside current and retired ministers and their wives. John says, "Thank you for…

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Gateway to the Psalms, Part 1 – Psalms 1

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Christian Unity – Ephesians 4:1-3

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Immensity in a Stable - Ps 139:7-12

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The Virgin Has Conceived - Luke 1:26-38

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Jesus our Brother - Hebrews 2:10-18

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The Rightful King - Matthew 2:1-12

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Autism Friendly Churches 37:47

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Stephen Tracey interviews his good friends Doug and Liz Babbitt on how elders can welcome, include, and connect with people affected by autism. We must remember that "the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable" (1 Corinthians 12:22 ESV) Further reading on Autism and the Church Grant Macaskill, Autism and the Church: Bible, Theol…