

The Westminster Standard
Ryan Biese
Seeking to highlight, support, and encourage pastoral and confessional accountability in the PCA by raising awareness of the beauty of the Reformed Faith and the teaching of the Scripture as summarized in the Westminster Standards. The official podcast of Jude 3 & the PCA.
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Nov 25, 2024 • 1h 9min
213. The Necessary Directory for Worship
TE Thomas Rickard joins the program to discuss the history of the Westminster Directory of Worship and suggest ways a consensus Directory could be a blessing and help to the Sessions and Members of the PCA.

Nov 18, 2024 • 1h 28min
212. Creeping Feminism in the Church
TEs Ben Dunson, Zack Groff, and Zach Garris join for a discussion of the foundations for ministry to the people of God as well as consider some of the challenges posed by feminism to faithfully adhering to the historic, biblical position regarding ministry.

Nov 11, 2024 • 1h 7min
211. Christianity & the Republic
Dr Miles Smith of Hillsdale College joins the program to discuss the role of Christianity in the Nation and to help us sort out the difference between "Christian Nationalism" and historic Christianity.

Nov 1, 2024 • 38min
210. TE Rob Pacienza & Christian Civic Duty
Pastor Rob Pacienza joins the program to talk about how Christians live as citizens of heaven, but also citizens of a constitutional republic. Should Christians sit out this election?

Oct 31, 2024 • 42min
The Necessity of Reformation
Dr Jonathan Master reflects on the past and present need for Reformation in the Church.

Oct 28, 2024 • 57min
209. Halloween, Christians, and Death's Defeat
Is Halloween an appropriate holiday for Christians to observe? Is it all harmless fun or are there serious spiritual concerns that accompany an interest in death, the occult, and fear? Veteran Pastor and PCA Founding Father TE Joseph Pipa joins with TEs Job Dalomba and Zack Groff for a discussion with Ryan Biese.

Oct 21, 2024 • 1h 29min
208. Sports & Love for the Lord's Day
TEs Matt "Coach'" Adams and NFL Alumnus Wilson Van Hooser to discuss their love for the Lord's Day and how to balance it with interest in sports. Since Ryan Biese has zero interest in sports, these two sportsball fans provide valuable wisdom, commentary, and comedic relief.

Oct 14, 2024 • 1h 15min
207. T. David Gordon: Choose Better
Sean Morris and T. David Gordon join the program to discuss Gordon's latest book introducing Christian ethics. We also discuss how the PCA can make better choices together as a communion of God's people. This is only part of the conversation; the balance of the conversation will be released as "bonus material" in a few weeks.

Sep 30, 2024 • 1h 2min
206. Ministry to State & the PCA
Pastor Darin Stone reflects on his work as a PCA Missionary to the North Carolina State Capitol. Ministry to State is part of the PCA's Mission to North America and their missionaries bring the gospel to those in state and federal government.
https://www.ministrytostate.org

Sep 23, 2024 • 1h 31min
205. Christian Higher Education
Dr Jesse Rine (https://www.faithfulcolleges.org) of the Center for Academic Faithfulness & Flourishing and President Ike Reeder (https://www.bts.education) of Birmingham Theological Seminary join the program to discuss concerns and considerations for Christians considering college.


