Polity Matters
by Edburg, Nelson, Ratliff
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147. ProtoPresbytery
147. ProtoPresbytery
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A podcast on the foundations of Presbyterian Church government. Hosted by Scott Edburg, Jared Nelson, and Ben Ratliff.
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- 147. ProtoPresbytery · 43 min · Season 4 Episode 5Ben and Jared are joined by Lloyd Kim, coordinator of Mission to the World (MTW), as the RAO series continues through the committees and agencies of the General Assembly. Lloyd…
- 146. Broker of Relationships and Resources · 43 min · Season 4 Episode 4Ben, Jared, and Scott are joined by Stephen Estock, coordinator of the PCA's Committee on Discipleship Ministries (CDM), as the RAO series continues through the permanent…
- 145. The Utility Company of the PCA · 37 min · Season 4 Episode 3Ben and Jared are joined again by PCA Stated Clerk Fred Greco to walk through Chapter 3 of the Rules of Assembly Operation, which covers the Stated Clerk. Fred explains what the…
- 144. You're the Umpire · 53 min · Season 4 Episode 2Jared Nelson and Scott Edburg are joined by Mel Duncan, moderator of the 53rd General Assembly, to walk through the first two chapters of the Rules of Assembly Operations…
- 143. A Chapter Called Fred Greco · 32 min · Season 4 Episode 1Ben, Jared, and Scott welcome PCA Stated Clerk Fred Greco back to the show as they kick off a new season working through the Rules of Assembly Operation (RAO) -- the "yellow…
- 142. The USPS Error · 41 min · Season 3 Episode 20With the Book of Church Order wrapped up, Ben, Jared, and Scott prepare listeners for the coming round of Presbytery meetings. The 53rd General Assembly sent seven BCO amendments…
- 141. Nostalgic in the Least (BCO 63) · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 82It is the end. Good bye. Bible Reading Plan Generator The Fullness of Grace by Stephen Yuille A Neglected Grace by Jason Helopoulos The Family Worship Bible Guide Send us Fan…
- 140. Very Opposites (BCO 62) · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 81Discussion of the seven sections of BCO 62 on Days of Fasting and Thanksgiving. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Official Website: politymatters.org Support the Show: Buy Me a…
- 139. Scott, Take Care of It (BCO 61) · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 80Ben, Jared, and Scott walk through Chapter 61 of the PCA Book of Church Order ("The Burial of the Dead"), discussing the theology and practicalities of conducting funerals and…
- 138. It’s Probably Our Fault (BCO 60) · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 79Ben, Jared, and Scott discuss BCO 60 on the visitation of the sick. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Official Website: politymatters.org Support the Show: Buy Me a Coffee…
- 137. Box of Chocolates Effect (GA Debrief) · 56 min · Season 3 Episode 19Ben welcomes Fred Greco, Steve Tipton, and first-time commissioner RE Jonah Cleveland to debrief after the 53rd PCA General Assembly. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Official…
- 136. Christian Nationalism with David Strain · 33 min · Season 3 Episode 18In this episode, we sit down with David Strain to discuss the PCA's ad interim committee on Christian Nationalism. We explore the diverse definitions of the movement, the ethical…
- 135. AI AIC? · 57 min · Season 3 Episode 17The guys are joined by Joshua Torrey, Frank Cohee, and Adam Parker to discuss the possibility of an Ad Interim Committee on Artificial Intelligence. Send us Fan Mail Support the…
- 134. Nacho Libre Style (BCO 59) · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 78Ben and Jared pair up to work through BCO 59 on the Solemnization of Marriage. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Official Website: politymatters.org Support the Show: Buy Me a…
- 133. One Big Beautiful Directory · 1 h 2 min · Season 3 Episode 16Ben, Scott, and Jared sit down with members of the committee tasked with revising the PCA’s Directory for Worship: Nate Shurden, Joel St. Clair, and Chad Van Dixhoorn. Send us…
- 132. Overtures 2026 · 3 h 31 min · Season 3 Episode 15Ben , Scott , and Jared are joined by friend of the show Alex Ford to tackle the massive slate of overtures for the 53rd General Assembly. This year, a record 90 overtures (89…
- 131. Dinner Call (BCO 58 Part Two) · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 77Ben, Scott, and Jared dive into BCO 58, exploring the constitutional requirements and practical nuances of administering the Lord's Supper within the PCA. Send us Fan Mail…
- 130. OPE (BCO 58 Part One) · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 76Ben, Scott, and Jared dive into BCO 58, exploring the constitutional requirements and practical nuances of administering the Lord's Supper within the PCA. Send us Fan Mail…
- 129. This is a Very Good Vow (BCO 57 Part Two) · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 75In this episode of Polity Matters, we walk through the last two sections of BCO 57: The Admission of Persons to Sealing Ordinances. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Official…
- 128. The Water Must Be Wetted (BCO 57 Part One) · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 74In this episode of Polity Matters, we walk through BCO 57: The Admission of Persons to Sealing Ordinances, focusing on how individuals—especially covenant children—are received…
