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As the podcast of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Confessing Our Hope provides biblically Reformed theological content from a distinctively confessional Presbyterian perspective.

Zachary Groff


    • May 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Lessons in Sorrow - Benjamin M. Palmer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 26:50


    When sorrow enters the home, what does a pastor say—first to himself, then to his flock? In The Broken Home, B.M. Palmer doesn't offer theory, but theology tested by personal grief. With tenderness and fidelity to Christ, Palmer gives us a model of how a shepherd suffers—quietly, scripturally, and with hope. It provides help for the grieving, and also for those who minister to the grieving. This episode offers a timely meditation on grief, ministry, and the kind of spiritual comfort our churches still desperately need today.

    The Sinless Character of Jesus Christ - William Plumer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 31:16


    Impeccable by William Swan Plumer is a pastoral work written to encourage believers unsettled by rising theological error in post-Civil War America. Plumer defends the biblical truth that Christ, as the incarnate Son of God, was not only sinless but incapable of sinning. This doctrine affirms the absolute sufficiency of Christ's obedience and the unshakable certainty of our salvation. In a time when Christological confusion persists, Plumer's clarity remains deeply relevant for the Church today.

    The Authority of Scripture - Charles Hodge

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 29:02


    Systematic Theology (1872-1873)Hodge in his Systematic Theology defends the orthodox position that the Scriptures – given by divine inspiration of the Holy Spirit – are both infallible (not capable of error) and inerrant (without error). The implications of this doctrine are very significant in regards to the authority by which Christians are to be governed in matters of faith and practice.

    Life as a Christian - Archibald Alexander

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 30:48


    Archibald Alexander's Thoughts on Religious Experience stands as a classic in Reformed pastoral theology, offering a penetrating exploration of the inner dynamics of Christian life. Drawing from decades of ministerial experience, Alexander traces the spiritual journey from early convictions and conversion to the trials and consolations of aged believers. With careful attention to the work of the Holy Spirit and the role of Scripture, he examines the diverse patterns of growth, doubt, assurance, and sanctification that mark the believer's pilgrimage. The expanded 1844 edition includes pastoral letters that provide seasoned counsel across generational lines, enriching the book's enduring value for spiritual formation.

    Dead Presbyterians Society - Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 0:44


    This podcast is built on a very simple conviction: in order to be faithful in the present, we must be rooted in the past. The old paths of Presbyterianism in the 18th and 19th century have much to teach us about the path we walk today.In weekly 30 minute episodes, we will reflect on the lives and works of figures such as Archibald Alexander, B.M. Palmer, and Charles Hodge. We will consider enduring themes–prayer, Christian experience, and the church–matters of eternal significance for the people of God until Christ returns.

    #272 - Master, Daly, & Groff

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 17:06


    Dr. Jonathan L. Master (President) and Mr. Pat Daly (Vice President) join longtime host Zachary Groff (Director of Advancement & Admissions) in the studio for Zack's final episode as the host of Confessing Our Hope. They discuss Mr. Daly's new role as Vice President, the Seminary's new partnership with Radius International, the future of the podcast, and Zack's new call as Pastor of Antioch Presbyterian Church (PCA) in nearby Cashville, SC.

    #271 - Faith & Practice #68

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 36:14


    In this episode of the Faith & Practice segment, Dr. Pipa handles a variety of questions from listeners, and the hosts make an important announcement about the future of the podcast. To submit a question, please contact info@gpts.edu or visit gpts.edu/gpts-podcast.

    #270 - "The Church's One Foundation" 2022 GRN National Conference w/ Jon D. Payne

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 69:49


    In this episode of the podcast, Zachary Groff interviews Dr. Jon D. Payne (Senior Pastor, Christ Church Presbyterian (PCA); Executive Coordinator, Gospel Reformation Network) about the upcoming 2022 GRN National Conference, "The Church's One Foundation" to be held at Briarwood Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Birmingham, Alabama on May 4-5, 2022. For more information on the Conference and how to register yourself or your congregation, please visit gospelreformation.net/events.

    #269 - "Kept Pure in All Ages," Confessional Bibliology, & the Received Text

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 49:15


    In this episode of the podcast, Zachary Groff interviews Pastor Brett Mahlen (Associate Pastor, Covenant OPC - Orland Park, IL) and Pastor Christian McShaffrey (Five Solas Church OPC - Reedsburg, WI) about the "Kept Pure in All Ages" conference on confessional bibliology and arguments in favor of the Received Text. The "Kept Pure in All Ages" Conference will be held on July 22-23, 2022 at Five Solas Church in Reedsburg, WI. For more information on the Conference and how to register yourself or your congregation, please visit https://keptpure.com. Resource Link: https://www.fivesolas.church/received-text-reading-list/

    #268 - "Understanding Family Worship" by Terry L. Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 43:56


    In this episode of the podcast, Zachary Groff interviews Dr. Terry L. Johnson of Independent Presbyterian Church in Savannah, GA about his recent book, Understanding Family Worship: Its History, Theology and Practice (Christian Focus Publications: 2022).

    #267 - "The Sealing of the Spirit" (Eph. 1:13) by Benjamin Morgan Palmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 39:08


    There are few sustained treatments available today on the "sealing of the Holy Spirit." This sermon from Benjamin Morgan Palmer (preached at First Presbyterian Church of New Orleans) clearly and powerfully explains the various dimensions and doctrinal importance of this truth for the life of the believer.

    #266 - "Why Did Jesus Live a Perfect Life" by Brandon D. Crowe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 45:09


    In this episode of the podcast, Zachary Groff interviews Dr. Brandon D. Crowe of Westminster Theological Seminary about his recent book, Why Did Jesus Live a Perfect Life? The Necessity of Christ's Obedience for Our Salvation (BakerAcademic: 2021).

    #265 - Faith & Practice #67

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 52:50


    In this episode of the Faith & Practice segment, Dr. Pipa handles a variety of questions dealing with ecclesiology, Isaiah 9:6, Christology, worship, spirituality of the church, and sabbath-keeping. To submit a question, please contact info@gpts.edu or visit gpts.edu/gpts-podcast.

    #264 - Denominational Debrief '21 - BPC

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 31:32


    In this edition of the podcast, Zack Groff discusses the 84th Stated Meeting of the General Synod of the Bible Presbyterian Church (BPC) with Dr. Kevin M. Backus of the Bible Presbyterian Church of Grand Island, NY.

    #263 - Denominational Debrief '21 - OPC

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 61:08


    In this edition of the podcast, Zack Groff discusses the 87th Stated Meeting of the General Assembly of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC) with Pastor Peter Van Doodewaard of Covenant Community Orthodox Presbyterian Church (Taylors, SC).

    #262 - "The Saint's Spiritual Delight" by Thomas Watson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 44:27


    This special Thanksgiving edition of Confessing Our Hope features a read sermon of Thomas Watson's, "The Saint's Spiritual Delight." This sermon is on Psalm 1:2 and ends on a note of thankfulness. From all of us at Greenville Seminary, may the Lord bless you with a very happy Thanksgiving!

    #261 - Faith & Practice #66

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 37:58


    In this episode of the Faith & Practice segment, Dr. Pipa handles a variety of questions dealing with covenant theology, baptism, and ecclesiastical polity. To submit a question, please contact info@gpts.edu or visit gpts.edu/gpts-podcast.

    #260 - "All Things are Ready: Understanding the Gospel in its Fullness and Freeness" by Donald John MacLean

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 47:19


    In this episode of the podcast, Zachary Groff interviews Dr. Donald John MacLean about his recent book, All Things are Ready: Understanding the Gospel in its Fullness and Freeness (Christian Focus Publications: 2021).

    #259 - Denominational Debrief '21 - RPCNA

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 23:05


    In this edition of the podcast, Zack Groff discusses the 189th Stated Meeting of the General Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America (RPCNA) with Dr. Barry York of Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary (Pittsburgh, PA).

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    #258 - Denominational Debrief '21 - PCA

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 47:38


    In this edition of the podcast, Zack Groff discusses the 48th Stated Meeting of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) with Dr. Robert Cathcart of Friendship Presbyterian Church (Hickory Tavern, SC).

    #257 - Faith & Practice #65

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 56:35


    In this episode of the Faith & Practice segment, Dr. Pipa handles a variety of questions dealing with worship and with the doctrine of sin. To submit a question, please contact info@gpts.edu or visit gpts.edu/gpts-podcast.

    #256 - Denominational Debrief '21 - RCUS

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 25:42


    In this edition of the podcast, Zack Groff discusses the 275th Stated Meeting of the Synod of the Reformed Church in the United States (RCUS) with Pastor Travis Grassmid of Zion Reformed Church (Menno, SD).

    #255 - Denominational Debrief '21 - ARPC

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 28:55


    In this edition of the podcast, Zack Groff discusses the 217th Stated Meeting of the General Synod of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (ARPC) with Pastor Benjamin Glaser of Bethany ARP (Clover, SC).

    #254 - "Growing in Grace" by Jonathan L. Master

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 29:54


    In this episode of the podcast, Zachary Groff interviews Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary President Dr. Jonathan L. Master about his recent book, Growing in Grace: Becoming More Like Jesus (Banner of Truth Trust: 2020), a volume in the new Banner miniGUIDE series.

    #253 - The Boniface Option w/ C.R. Wiley

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 48:13


    In this episode of the podcast, Zachary Groff interviews Pastor C.R. Wiley (Westminster Presbyterian Church, PCA - Vancouver, WA) about an approach to apologetics and cultural engagement which he calls "The Boniface Option." C. R. Wiley is the author of several books, including "Man of the House" (Wipf & Stock, 2017), "The Household and the War for the Cosmos" (Canon Press, 2019), and a forthcoming book from Canon Press about J.R.R. Tolkien's enigmatic character, Tom Bombadil.

    #252 - "Stand To: Finding Masculine Courage in a Stand Down World" by Dr. Shawn Brower

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 34:07


    In this episode of the podcast, Zachary Groff interviews Dr. Shawn Brower (Briarwood Christian School - Birmingham, AL) about his recent book, Stand To: Finding Masculine Courage in a Stand Down World (WestBow Press: 2021).

    #251 - "Infant Baptism: An Introductory Sprinkling for Parishioners" by Sean McGowan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 28:56


    In this episode of the podcast, Zachary Groff interviews Pastor Sean McGowan (Westminster Presbyterian Church (PCA) - Tallahassee, FL) about his recent book, Infant Baptism: An Introductory Sprinkling for Parishioners (Ichthus: 2020).

    #250 - "Thinking God's Thoughts" by J. Brandon Burks

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 31:13


    In this episode of the podcast, Zachary Groff interviews Pastor J. Brandon Burks (Westside Reformed Church (URCNA) - Cincinatti, OH) about his recent book, Thinking God's Thoughts: An Introduction to a Pilgrim Worldview (Fontes, 2021).

    #249 - "The Divine Government the Joy of Our World" by Samuel Davies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 40:32


    This special edition of Confessing Our Hope begins our 2021-22 season with a sermon from Samuel Davies, "The Divine Government the Joy of Our World." This sermon is on Psalm 117:1 and is featured in Volume One (of three) of "The Sermons of Rev. Samuel Davies," reprinted this year by Reformation Heritage Books under the Soli Deo Gloria Publications imprint. Davies's purpose in this sermon "is to illustrate this glorious truth, that Jehovah's supreme government is a just cause of universal joy." He prosecutes his task by considering God's government in four views or aspects: as legislative, providential, mediatorial, and judicial. Davies ably demonstrates from Scripture "that in each of these views the divine government is matter of universal joy."

    #248 - Faith & Practice #64

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 42:36


    In this episode of the Faith & Practice segment, Dr. Pipa handles questions dealing with the Sabbath, pastoral care, and the right application of the moral law in today's world. To submit a question, please contact info@gpts.edu or visit gpts.edu/gpts-podcast.

    #247 - "Circle of Glory: Trinity & the Christian Life" by Ethan Bolyard

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 74:14


    This special edition of Confessing Our Hope is the second in a series of episodes featuring content from Greenville Seminary's 2021 Spring Theology Conference, "Who is God? The Trinity, the Gospel, and the Christian Life." In this episode, we hear from recent graduate Mr. Ethan Bolyard (Pastor, Heritage Orthodox Presbyterian Church; Wilmington, NC) in his address entitled "Circle of Glory: Trinity & the Christian Life." Mr. Bolyard draws from John 17, among other texts.

    #246 - "Examining the Eternal Subordination of the Son" (Dr. Joseph A. Pipa, Jr.)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 55:50


    This special edition of Confessing Our Hope is the first in a series of episodes featuring content from Greenville Seminary's 2021 Spring Theology Conference, "Who is God? The Trinity, the Gospel, and the Christian Life." In this episode, we hear from Dr. Pipa in his Pre-Conference Lecture, "Examining the Eternal Subordination of the Son." Dr. Pipa's lecture is a critical appraisal of a now-popular doctrinal error regarding the Trinity.

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    #244 - "Masculine Christianity" by Zachary Garris

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 55:50


    In this episode, host Zachary Groff interviews author Zachary Garris (MDiv, Reformed Theological Seminary; JD, Wayne State University) on his latest book, Masculine Christianity (Zion Press, 2020). Tune in as the ZGs discuss the book, its usefulness, and its call to return to the Bible's teaching on men and women.

    Faith & Practice #63

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 64:52


    President Emeritus Dr. Joseph A. Pipa, Jr. and Director of Advancement & Admissions Zack Groff field listener questions relating to biblical interpretation, political theology, worship, ecclesiology, covenant theology, paedobaptism, the application of the moral law of God (esp. the second commandment), confessional subscription, and pastoral concerns in administering the Lord's Supper.

    #243 - "O Church, Arise!" with Dr. Jon D. Payne (GRN)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 47:36


    In this episode of the podcast, Zachary Groff interviews Dr. Jon D. Payne (Senior Pastor, Christ Church Presbyterian (PCA); Convener, Gospel Reformation Network) about the Presbyterian Church in America, the Gospel Reformation Network, and the upcoming "O Church, Arise!" Conference to be held at Briarwood Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Birmingham, Alabama on May 5-6, 2021. For more information on the Conference and how to register yourself or your congregation, please visit gospelreformation.net/events.

    #242 - "Christ's Pastoral Presence with His Dying People" by John Lafayette Girardeau

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 23:51


    This special edition of Confessing Our Hope features a read sermon of John Lafayette Girardeau's, "Christ's Pastoral Presence with His Dying People." This sermon is on Psalm 23:4 and was published in a book of sermons entitled, "Southern Presbyterian Pulpit: A Collection of Sermons by Ministers of the Southern Presbyterian Church," produced and distributed in 1896 by the Presbyterian Church in the United States (PCUS) Committee of Publication headquartered (at the time) in Richmond, Virginia. When the time comes to pass into glory, may you rest in Jesus Christ as Savior.

    #241 - Zack/h Attack on the Federal Vision Heresy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 76:08


    Podcast host Zack Groff welcomes GPTS student Zach Dotson into the studio to discuss the Federal Vision heresy. You might call this a "Zack/h Attack." Tune in for an overview, critique, and current appraisal of the Federal Vision movement and its influence in Reformed churches today.

    #240 - Faith & Practice #62

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 45:26


    President Emeritus Dr. Joseph A. Pipa, Jr. and Director of Advancement & Admissions Zack Groff field listener questions relating to creation care, mask mandates, the Westminster Standards, Christ's miracles, the Sabbath, women teaching in Sunday School, worship, and more!

    #239 - "The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self" by Dr. Carl R. Trueman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 39:43


    In this episode of the podcast, Zachary Groff interviews Dr. Carl Trueman (Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies, Grove City College) about his recent book, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution (Crossway, 2020).

    #238 - "Thankfulness for Mercies Received, a Necessary Duty" by George Whitefield

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 27:07


    This special Thanksgiving edition of Confessing Our Hope features a read sermon of George Whitefield's, "Thankfulness for Mercies Received, a Necessary Duty - A Farewell Sermon." This sermon is on Psalm 107:30, 31 and was preached on board the Whitaker, at anchor near Savannah, GA on Sunday, May 17, 1738. From all of us at Greenville Seminary, may the Lord bless you with a very happy Thanksgiving!

    #237 - Pneumatology: Doctrine of the Holy Spirit w/ Dr. Ryan McGraw

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 27:54


    In this edition of Confessing Our Hope, Zachary Groff interviews GPTS Professor of Systematic Theology Dr. Ryan McGraw on the subject of Pneumatology, the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit. For more information about GPTS, please visit gpts.edu.

    #236 - The Master Plan for Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 46:15


    In this edition of Confessing Our Hope, Zachary Groff interviews GPTS President Dr. Jonathan L. Master about "The Master Plan for GPTS" now that Dr. Master has been at the helm for a few months. For more information about GPTS, please visit gpts.edu.

    #235 - The Complete Works of Thomas Manton with Dr. Ryan McGraw

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 39:27


    In this episode of the podcast, Zachary Groff interviews Dr. Ryan M. McGraw (Academic Dean and Morton H. Smith Professor of Systematic Theology, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary) about the recently republished Complete Works of Thomas Manton (Banner of Truth, 2020). For more information about the set, or to purchase the set, please visit https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/collected-workssets/the-works-of-thomas-manton/

    #234 - "Exodus Old & New: A Biblical Theology of Redemption" by Dr. L. Michael Morales

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 21:00


    In this episode of the podcast, Zachary Groff interviews Dr. L. Michael Morales (Professor of Biblical Studies, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary) about his recent book, Exodus Old and New: A Biblical Theology of Redemption (IVP Academic, 2020). For Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 2020), InterVarsity Press is offering a 40% coupon code for book purchases through ivpress.com. The code is 915BD64.

    #233 - Mission & Mechanics of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 36:21


    This special edition of Confessing Our Hope contains audio from a Sunday School hour presentation delivered by podcast host and Director of Advancement & Admissions Zachary Groff entitled "The Mission & Mechanics of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary." This presentation and discussion was conducted at Westminster Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Vancouver, WA on August 2, 2020, and is reproduced here with some modification. For more information about GPTS, please visit gpts.edu. For more information about Westminster Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Vancouver, WA, please visit www.solochristo.org.

    #232 - Engaging the PCA

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 36:34


    In this episode, host Zachary Groff interviews Charlie Nave (Executive Director, MOREinthePCA) and Bruce Kirby (Director, Firm Foundation Partnership) about their respective efforts of grassroots promotion of biblical fidelity in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). For more information about these efforts, please visit: moreinthepca.org and firmfoundationpartnership.com.

    #231 - Faith & Practice #61

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 75:33


    President Emeritus Dr. Joseph A. Pipa, Jr. and Director of Advancement & Admissions Zack Groff field listener questions relating to PCA General Assembly Ruling Elder participation, the function(s) of church officers, pastoral titles, the covenant of works, republication, qualifications of church officers, patriarchy, complementarianism, sabbath rest, pneumatology, sacraments, diaconal care, and more! For Dr. Pipa's recorded lecture critiquing Klinean Republication, please visit https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=4615182462.

    #230 - "Keystones: Make Disciples" by Dr. George Grant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 46:25


    In this episode of the podcast, Zack Groff interviews Dr. George Grant (Senior Pastor, Parish Presbyterian Church PCA, Franklin, Tennessee) about his recently published three-volume Bible study and discipleship resource, Keystones: Make Disciples (Standfast Books, 2019). The books (and more information) are available from georgegrant.net.

    #229 - "If I Could Speak: Letters from the Womb" by Dr. Mark Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 33:17


    In this episode of the podcast, Zack Groff interviews Dr. Mark Jones (Senior Pastor, Faith Reformed Presbyterian Church PCA, Vancouver, British Columbia) about his recent book, If I Could Speak: Letters from the Womb (Christian Focus Publications, 2019). The book is available from Reformation Heritage Books, Westminster Bookstore, and Amazon.

    #228 - Cross-Cultural Ministry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 59:23


    In this episode of the podcast, Zack interviews Pastor Bill Hill (BDiv '16) and MDiv student Zach Dotson in a true Prince & the Pauper setting of two strangers in very different strange lands. Pastor Hill is from Rochester, NY, and he ministers at Fellowship PCA in Newport, TN. Mr. Dotson is from Wise County, VA, and serves as student supply at Coldenham-Newburgh Reformed Presbyterian Church (RPCNA) in Walden, NY. Tune in for an off-beat conversation about "a different kind of" cross-cultural ministry.

    #227 - Faith & Practice #60

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 60:45


    Dr. Joseph A. Pipa, Jr. and Zack Groff field listener questions relating to cloning, predestination, the final judgment, covenant theology, Reformed and Presbyterian denominations, humanism in the church, and theological books authored by women.

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