Confessional Collective

This week, Chris and Aaron discuss what it looks like to be a faithful shepherd in light of recent events. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're back! This week the guys take a look at Samuel Miller's sermon, The Importance of Mature Preparatory Study for the Ministry. Is seminary required? What about people who don't have that available to them as a resource? How do we navigate a world where it seems that everyone is an ‘expert'? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What does it look like to live before the face of God? The guys discuss what this looks like regarding sanctification as well as the enjoyment and worship of God. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week the guys discuss the important privilege and responsibility of preaching the word. What should preparation to preach look like? Who is called to preach? How do you pronounce Brian Chapell's last name? We've got answers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, the guys have a special guest from 20schemes in Edinburgh, Scotland, Sharon Dickens. She has been involved in women's ministry for over 15 years. She shares some wisdom on the why, the who, and the how of ministering to women. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, the guys discuss the qualifications for a church elder. What responsibilities does an elder have? What might disqualify one from eldership? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Aaron is in Middlesbrough, England visiting with Ian Williamson, the pastor of New Life Church. In this episode, they discuss the spiritual culture of England and more specifically, what it is like to plant a church in an urban poor area. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alliteration reigns supreme in this episode! This week, the discussion centers around the importance of discipleship and church disciple, specifically in the local church. Are the guys taking on too much? You be the judge. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What does it mean to do something “to the glory of God”? It's a phrase we toss around a lot, but do we really consider what that looks like. The guys discuss vocation, recreation, and the Indianapolis Colts new head coach. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why read biographies? The guys discuss the importance of this genre of books, and give some examples of books that have made an impact on their lives and ministries. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Aaron and Chris are joined by two of our church planting interns, Malcolm Griswold and Eric Keel. They discuss the importance of Christian fellowship, and not just church potlucks. They also cover important topics such as: personalized license plates and the Super Bowl (fly Eagles, fly!). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week they guys discuss the importance of the simplicity of worship (Word & sacrament) and how liturgy serves this end. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week the guys discuss the importance of prayer with the help of a short book by Michael Reeves called Enjoy Your Prayer Life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a long hiatus…the Confessional Collective podcast is back! Aaron and Chris spend some time catching everyone up on what has been going on and what the plans are for the future of the Confessional Collective. We hope you are looking forward to new ‘casts as much as we are! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week the guys look at repentance. It is a necessary part of the Christian life, but what does it look like? What is the balance between being crushed by guilt and presuming on the grace of God? We hope this is encouraging and helpful! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week the guys discuss faith. Specifically, saving faith in Christ, the object of our faith, as well as faith in the truth of the Word of God. They discuss the ordinary means of grace and the obedience that springs from faith in Christ. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week they guys discuss the vital but often misunderstood doctrine of sanctification. What does sanctification actually mean? How do we avoid both legalism and license? What are the practical effects and outworkings of sanctification? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week the guys discuss the doctrine of adoption. Not only are we justified and made legally right before God, we are invited into his family as sons of God and co-heirs with Christ. We hope the discussion on this very important doctrine is beneficial. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Justification by faith alone is a vital doctrine of the Christian faith, but where do people misunderstand it? What do we mean by the passive and active obedience of Christ? How does our justification impact mission? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week is about the “I” in TULIP; effectual calling. The guys discuss the irresistible grace given to the elect and the common push back against this doctrine. They also handle what the confessions have to say about the delicate topic of what happens to those who die in infancy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week the guys tackle free will along with the many questions that come up regularly in the discussion. Are we really free to make our own choices? If God is sovereign does that mean he is the author of sin? Why evangelize? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris and Zac were unavailable for this week's podcast, so Aaron sits down with a previous guest, Luke Potter. Luke is a church planter and professor at the University of Notre Dame. They discuss philosophy in relation to apologetics as well as the Lord's Supper. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week the guys discuss Christ's role as mediator. The topic takes us into necessary discussion about the nature of Christ and who Christ is the mediator for (the elect), as well as his continuing roles as prophet, priest, and king. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week the guys finish their discussion on covenants. They discuss both baptism and the Lord's supper and how covenant theology effects how we understand and participate in them. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week the guys begin to dig into covenant theology. They discuss the unity between the various reformed confessions as well as the differences. We are encouraged by the fact that though we differ in some respects (Baptists, Presbyterians, Dutch Reformed, etc.) we can meet in the hallways of our doctrinal beliefs and have beneficial conversations in brotherly fellowship.  We hope this conversation brings clarity and unity rather than division. This a longer conversation so we split it into two parts. Look for the second half next week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week the guys deal with the fall. How has Adam's sin effected us? How far has mankind truly fallen? The confessions have a lot to say on the topic, so does the world's culture. The two are diametrically opposed and dealing with the way they collide is important and practical. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week the guys discuss God's decree through acts of providence. They talk about how they have personally experienced God's providential care in their own lives. Scripture tells us that God is active and involved in His creation, working out His perfect plan. This gives us an incredible amount of peace within a turbulent world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week the guys discuss creation. Questions about creation abound, and most of us have spent time thinking or discussing the topic. But which are the most important things to know? What does the Bible clearly tell us? Why did God create the world? How did he create the world? How can we interact with those who disagree with us? The guys also get into the image of God in man in the context of creation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week the guys discuss the decree of God. They approach it both theologically and pastorally, addressing questions that are commonly asked when people deal with the sovereignty of God such as: If God is sovereign, why evangelize? What about man's responsibility? Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we continue our discussion of the doctrine of God. What does it mean that God is a Spirit? What attributes does God share with us and which belong only to Him? We also discuss some current events and what they say about how the culture views God. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we begin our discussion on the doctrine of God. Is God truly knowable? If so, what can we know about him? It is a huge topic and we're just scratching the surface. Hopefully it will spark some thought, reflection, and worship in light of who God is. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In our first episode with a new format, our hosts discuss the importance of Scripture. Why is Scripture dealt with so early on in each of the reformed confessions and what challenges do we face in our culture regarding the authority of Scripture today? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Aaron talks with Zac Fisher from Monroe Michigan about what it is like to be a confessional believer serving at a non-confessional church. . See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's guest is Luke Potter, EPC pastor and church planter. He is the pastor of New City Presbyterian Church in South Bend, Indiana and is an adjunct professor at Notre Dame University. He and Aaron discuss planting in an urban poor/university context as well as what protestants may misunderstand about Catholics. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Aaron talks about worship and liturgy with a pastor of worship and liturgy, Chris Centola. Chris is a pastor at Oasis Community Church in Hesperia, CA. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Aaron discusses suffering and how Christians should walk through it in light of the gospel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're back! This week Aaron sits down with Detroit church planter, Brian Evans. They discuss his journey to reformed faith and why he believes it is so important that solid reformed churches are planted in the urban context. Check out Brian's ministry at 5point7.org. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we're at summer camp. Aaron interviews his longtime friend, Jerry Croyts. Jerry is the pastor of 1st Baptist church of Howland, Ohio. They discuss what it was like for him to revitalize his church as well as the benefits of a week long, Bible-centered camp. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Aaron talks with pastor Joe Holland from Christ Covenant church in Culpeper, VA. The discuss the foundational importance of confessions to ministry, and specifically in church planting. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Aaron talks with one of the founders of The Reformed Pub and co-host of the Reformed Pubcast, Les Lanphere. They discuss how the pub came about, the good that it does, and recent criticisms about it. They also discuss Les' new film project, Calvinist. This movie is already fully funded on Kickstarter, but all additional funds will go to ensure that the film is as good as it can possibly be. You can donate to the project here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today Aaron interviews a special guest about reaching a growing, yet difficult context. They address ways to engage the community in authentic and helpful ways. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Aarons speaks with author and pastor, Dr Richard Phillips. Dr Phillips is the pastor of Second Presbyterian Church in Greenville, South Carolina and is the author of many Bible commentaries and other theological works. In the podcast, we discuss his book on biblical manhood, The Masculine Mandate, as well as what it was like to plant a daughter church in Charleston. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Aaron is the one being interviewed. Several people have asked to hear a bit more about our host, so we have obliged. Learn about his background and what led him to start the Confessional Collective. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Aaron talks with the Sole Proprietor of The Presbytery Inn, Devan Meade. Devan is also part of the Reformed Collective and the Reformed Pub. They discuss what it looks like to be an educated layman in the church as well as what the Inn is all about. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Aaron talks with his old friend, Tanner Cline, about what church revitalization in a rural context is like. Tanner is the pastor of Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Covington, GA. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Aaron talks with Jemar Tisby, the president of the Reformed African American Network. They discuss race issues within the church as well as what reformed worship looks like in a minority context. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our guest this week is Michael Beck, pastor of Gracenet Community Church in Wellington, New Zealand. They discuss the state of seminary education in New Zealand as well as the US, methods for training ministry candidates, and two kingdoms theology. Check out Michael's church at gracenet.co.nz and read his blog at toleratedsojourner.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Aaron interviews Dr Henry Jansma, an Anglican minster in New Jersey. He is also a regular contributor to the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals blog, Meet the Puritans. He shares his road through many denominations and traditions to the Anglican faith where he settled and planted All Souls Anglican Church in Cherry Hill, NJ. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Aaron sits down with Adam Barr, pastor of Peace Church in Middleville, MI. Adam is also the author of Compassion Without Compromise: How the Gospel Frees Us to Love Our Gay Friends Without Losing the Truth. They discuss Adam's move from the Reformed Church of America to the Evangelical Presbyterian Church as well as the importance of how the church handles issues of homosexuality in today's church and culture. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Aaron talks with prospective church planter and author, Christ Poblete. Also on the show, is another prospective planter, JT Tarter. Check it out! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Aaron talks with Cody Almanzar, the host of the Ordinary Pastor podcast. Cody is the one who helped encourage us to start this podcast so we owe him a great debt of gratitude. Enjoy, and be sure to check out The Ordinary Pastor as well. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.