Best Westminster Presbyterian Church (OPC Podcasts (2024)

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Personal Insurance: Help for Deacons 33:31

3d ago33:31

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What did you think? Text us! In this episode, Peter Haines, an elder at Concho Valley OPC in Concho, Arizona talks to two elders—Kris Lehner, an elder at Immanuel OPC in Medford, NJ and David Drake, an elder at Trinity OPC in Hatboro, PA. Each offer guidance to deacons, based on their expertise in the field of personal insurance in order to strengt…

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The Church and Its Foundation - Heb 10:19-25

4d ago

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Audio onlyBy Dr. Steve Baugh

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Real World Cases: Policies and Procedures Part 2 20:37

9d ago20:37

20:37

What did you think? Text us! In this episode, Part 2 of "Policies and Procedures", we'll dive into the case of Sam, a candidate with great potential but some rough edges, and discuss the importance of knowing candidates for officers in the church by walking side by side with them. The second scenario, the four deacons tackle the sensitive topic of …

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Our Bold Access - Eph. 3:11-13

10d ago

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Audio onlyBy Dr. Steve Baugh

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Wisdom's Invitation - Proverbs 1:20-33

11d ago

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Audio onlyBy Dr. Steve Baugh

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Real World Cases: Policies and Procedures Part 1 31:23

16d ago31:23

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What did you think? Text us! In this episode, David Nakhla facilitates part 1 of a discussion of real-life scenarios with four seasoned deacons: Lynne Hunter, Bob Keys, John Voss, and Doug Vos. As the men discuss, a common thread emerges—a need for diaconates to be prepared with policies and procedures for dilemmas like the two presented in this ep…

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The Crown of Grace – Proverbs 1:8-19

18d ago

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Audio only:By Dr. Steve Baugh

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Prescription Medication 54:28

19d ago54:28

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Jason Poquette is a ruling elder in Immanuel Chapel (OPC), Upton, MA. He is a Pharmacist and works in Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA. In this podcast he discusses how ruling elders can help Christians understand the proper use of medication, its limits, the difficulties of end of life decisions, and the place of Christians in the modern…

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The Beginning of Wisdom - Prov 1:1-7

25d ago

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Audio onlyBy Dr. Steve Baugh

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God's Person, Plan, and Promises - and Our Prayer - Daniel 9:1-23

1M ago

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Audio onlyBy Dr. Alan Carter

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Loving Those in Prison 44:51

1M ago44:51

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What did you think? Text us! In this episode OPC minister, Lowell Ivey, joins host David Nakhla, to talk about the importance of ministry to those in prison, specifically to the surprisingly large number who are in the family of God. Lowell talks about the importance of a Reformed approach to prison ministry, and points out the profound void that m…

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God’s Multifaceted Wisdom – Ephesians 3:8-10

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Audio only:By Dr. Steve Baugh

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The Parable of the Soils – Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

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Audio only:By Dr. Steve Baugh

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The Mystery of Christ - Eph 3:6-7

2M ago

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Audio onlyBy Dr. Steve Baugh

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The Mystery of the Kingdom - Matt 13:1-3, 10-17

2M ago

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Audio onlyBy Dr. Steve Baugh

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PDS V 2023: Promoting and Encouraging Diaconal Work in Presbytery 41:04

2M ago41:04

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What did you think? Text us! In this episode, Tim Hopper, a deacon at Shiloh OPC in Raleigh, North Carolina, chairman of the Presbytery of the Southeast Diaconal Committee and a member of the OPC Committee on Diaconal Ministries reminds us that being a deacon doesn't stand on its own, but serves as part of Christ's church. Tim says it's good that w…

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Sanjay Patel: Ruling Elder Spotlight 46:20

2M ago46:20

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On Sept. 5, 1986, Sanjay was onboard Pan Am Flight 73. It was hijacked by the PLO in Karachi, Pakistan. Sanjay survived, but was seriously injured, including subsequently undergoing the amputation of a leg. His cousin was the first person killed by the hijackers. 22 people died. Listen to his account of how God worked all things for good and brough…

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The Mystery of Christ - Eph. 3:4-5

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Audio onlyBy Dr. Steve Baugh

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The Lord's New Family - Matthew 12:46-50

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Audio onlyBy Dr. Steve Baugh

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Sent By The One Who Was Sent – John 20:19-23

2M ago

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Audio only:By Dr. Alan Carter

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To Save Your Life You Must Lose It – Luke 9:18-27

2M ago

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Audio only:By Dr. Alan Carter

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Let Us Do Good To Everyone 32:37

2M ago32:37

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What did you think? Text us! In this episode, Rev. Chris Cashen, pastor of Trinity Reformed OPC in Lanham, MD talks with Rev. Adrian Crum, Associate Pastor of Youth and Evangelism at Harvest OPC in Wyoming, Michigan. Chris and Adrian discuss in broad brush fashion the scriptural basis and the theological maze of ministering to all, but especially t…

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The Stewardship and the Mystery - Eph 3:2-3

2M ago

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Audio onlyBy Dr. Steve Baugh

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The Great Sign - Matt 12:38-45

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Audio onlyBy Dr. Steve Baugh

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Apostle to the Gentiles - Eph. 3:1,14

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Audio onlyBy Dr. Steve Baugh

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Our Treasure Chest - Matthew 12:33-37

3M ago

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Audio onlyBy Dr. Steve Baugh

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Presbytery Diaconal Summit V: PSE Response to the Kentucky Flood 43:05

3M ago43:05

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What did you think? Text us! 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 a…

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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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Audio only:By Dr. Steve Baugh

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Our God is Sacred – Matthew 12:30-32

3M ago

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Audio only:By Dr. Steve Baugh

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

3M ago

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Audio onlyBy Dr. Alan Carter

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

3M ago

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Audio onlyBy Dr. Alan Carter

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How the Westminster Standards Relate to Deacons 36:13

3M ago36:13

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What did you think? Text us! 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 Dixh…

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The Living Temple - Eph. 2:20-21

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Audio onlyBy Dr. Steve Baugh

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

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Audio onlyBy Dr. Steve Baugh

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One Household of God - Eph 2:19

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Audio onlyBy Dr. Steve Baugh

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The Kingdom Come - Matt 12:22-29

4M ago

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Audio onlyBy Dr. Steve Baugh

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

4M ago52:26

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What did you think? Text us! 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 p…

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Looking Down – Luke 18:9-14; 19:1-10

4M ago

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Audio only:By Mark Collingridge

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The Flow of Power – Mark 5:21-34

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Audio only:By Mark Collingridge

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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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Audio onlyBy Andrew Davis

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

4M ago

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Audio onlyBy Andrew Davis

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4M ago

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Audio only:By Dr. Steve Baugh

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Better than Life – Ps 63:1-11

4M ago

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By Dr. Jason Barrie

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Biblical Financial Wisdom 41:05

4M ago41:05

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What did you think? Text us! 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, accou…

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Reconciled in Peace - Eph 2:16

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Audio onlyBy Dr. Steve Baugh

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Light for the Nations - Matt 12:15-21

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Audio onlyBy Dr. Steve Baugh

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

5M ago58:05

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What did you think? Text us! 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 de…