Polity Matters
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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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S3E21 135. AI AIC?
The 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 MailSupport the showOfficial Website:…
S3E20 134. Nacho Libre Style (BCO 59)
Ben and Jared pair up to work through BCO 59 on the Solemnizatin of Marriage.Send us Fan MailSupport the showOfficial Website: politymatters.org Support the Show: Buy Me a CoffeeTwitter/X:…
S3E19 133. One Big Beautiful Directory
Ben, 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 Fan MailSupport the…
S3E18 132. Overtures 2026
Ben , 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 new and one referred…
S3E17 131. Dinner Call (BCO 58 Part Two)
Ben, 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 MailSupport the showOfficial…
S3E16 130. OPE (BCO 58 Part One)
Ben, 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 MailSupport the showOfficial…
S3E15 129. This is a Very Good Vow (BCO 57 Part Two)
In 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 MailSupport the showOfficial Website:…
S3E14 128. The Water Must Be Wetted (BCO 57 Part One)
In 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 into communing…
S3E13 127. Biblical and Adorable (BCO 56 Part Two)
In this episode, Ben, Scott, and Jared dive into BCO 56, walking through the theological and practical requirements for the administration of baptism in the PCA.Send us Fan MailSupport the…
S3E12 126. Celsius Shaped Hole (BCO 56 Part One)
In this episode, Ben, Scott, and Jared dive into BCO 56, walking through the theological and practical requirements for the administration of baptism in the PCA.Cherry Hill BiblesSend us Fan…
S3E12 125. Baptists Maybe (BCO 55)
In this episode, Ben, Jared, and Scott dive into BCO 55 in the Directory for the Worship of God. The men discusses the importance, biblical basis, and practical application of confessing the faith…
S3E11 124. Pearls of Wisdom From Rick Warren (BCO 54)
In this episode, Ben Ratliff, Scott Edberg, and Jared Nelson dive into the theological and practical implications of BCO 54, exploring how the PCA views stewardship, the tithe, and the role of…
S3E10 123. Loose Extemporary Harangues (BCO 53)
In this episode of Polity Matters Ben, Scott, and Jared dive into the Book of Church Order (BCO) Chapter 53, which outlines the church's doctrine and practice regarding the preaching of the Word.…
S3E9 122. Polity Nerds Stick Together
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…
S3E8 121. Put the Cookies on the Bottom Shelf (BCO 52)
Ben’s blog: https://www.pulpitmatters.com/ Leading in Prayer: A Workbook for Worship – Hughes Oliphant Old A comprehensive guide for pastors and worship leaders on the theology and practice of public…
S3E7 120. In the Shower or at Church (BCO 51)
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S3E6 119. Lead My Sheep
Lead My Sheep at PCABookStoreJon on the Growing Togehter podcasthttps://www.howtotrainelders.comSend us Fan MailSupport the showOfficial Website: politymatters.org Support the Show: Buy Me a…
S3E5 118. In Your Vulgar Tongue (BCO 50)
Send us Fan MailSupport the showOfficial Website: politymatters.org Support the Show: Buy Me a CoffeeTwitter/X: @PolityMattersFacebook: Polity Matters PageScott's TwitterJared's TwitterBen's Twitter
S3E4 117. They May Have a Crock Pot On (BCO 49)
Time to talk about order in worship.https://www.pulpitmatters.com/Send us Fan MailSupport the showOfficial Website: politymatters.org Support the Show: Buy Me a CoffeeTwitter/X:…
S3E3 116. I Like Pulpits Too (BCO 48)
BCO 48: The Sanctification of the Lord’s DayChantry’s Call the Sabbath a DelightReflections on BCO 48 at Pulpit MattersSend us Fan MailSupport the showOfficial Website: politymatters.org Support the…
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