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On this episode of 3GT, the three guys welcome a fourth. Drew Gordon, Publications Director at Crown & Covenant Publications and a long-time ruling elder of Covenant Fellowship Reformed Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, joins 3GT to discuss his new book, The Elders of the People: Leadership in Christ’s Church, the latest release in the Grassmarket Press series. …

With one guy gone putting away bad guys, Kyle runs to the rescue from his children's track meet to record this episode of Three Guys Theologizing. After he catches his breath and explains the joy of watching his children in track and field, Barry interviews him regarding the topic of courage. For Pastor Borg had …

Do you know Agur? Rhoda? How about Mnason?  Perhaps these Biblical names appear vaguely familiar to you. Yet do you know their stories? If not, you will want to listen to this podcast and consider reading the book God's Lesser Knowns by Pastor Brian Coombs.  Kyle and Scott interview Brian about his purpose in writing the book and …

Finally, the boys are all back behind their mics! Though it has been some time since they were all together, they pick right back up where they left off. After some banter and happy birthday wishes to Kyle, they turn to the topic of men leaving the ministry. As Jim Davis and Michael Graham chronicle …

Having had difficulty recording due to full schedules, and still down to two with Kyle away, at least Scott and Barry were available to man the mics. Given questions and feedback received from a recent article on Gentle Reformation called “SSA is SSA,” the parishioner and priofessor decide to tackle further the polarizing topic of …

On this episode of Three Guys Theologizing, Pastor Ed Blackwood of the Springs Reformed Church of Colorado Spring, CO, joins them to discuss a ministry he has developed called Worship Connected. Ed, who just completed a doctoral project on this subject at Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary, describes this unique approach of connecting family worship of …

After an all-time great introduction by the parishioner, he and the pastor wish the professor a happy birthday before they get to the subject at hand. A listener named Ian wanted the 3GTers to address the subject of church cliques. Scott begins by distinguishing between factions based on ideological and theological differences, friendships based on …

Imagine having a podcast episode where Charles Spurgeon is interviewed about his prayer life as a preacher. Undoubtedly, it would be 3GT’s most popular program ever! Well, though you will not hear the Prince of Preachers’ voice in this episode, you will hear from one who has come to know him well through his research …

After a brief discussion of the winter snows, the 3GTers welcome an Aussie who had never seen it until coming to America. Ken Ham, Founder and CEO of Answers in Genesis, the Creation Museum, and the Ark Encounter, joins the guys for this episode to discuss his newest book, Ken Ham Daily: 365 Musings, Inspirations, …

Well, some think that podcasts should not have introductory banter. Just get to the subject at hand, they say. So, in light of that helpful instruction, the 3GTers make fun of it and banter away at the beginning about the Carpenters (a cultural nod to the old guy) and a few other things before they …

To be honest, this episode starts off a bit wonky. Kyle compliments Scott on his introduction. Barry has to correct Scott about a music group. Kyle laughs at Barry because he only knows three words of a song, which is its title (well, perhaps that's not so unusual).  Finally, they get to the point of the …

The Lord made it clear in Micah. “He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” Yet how to love mercy tends to be a struggle for many congregations. So with Scott absent, Barry and Kyle share pastoral insights about …

As the parishioner is off chasing bad guys throughout the county, the pastor and professor make this episode one of 3GT – 1.  They dedicate this episode to the subject of what one could expect if he or she walked through the doors of a typical Reformed Presbyterian Church. Kyle and then Barry describe their first …

On this episode of Three Guys Theologizing, a doctor is in the house! Yes, Dr. Matthew Everhard, Pastor of Gospel Fellowship PCA and RPTS Adjunct Professor, joins the guys once again and offers a prescription for what is ailing the evangelical church. Matthew is on 3GT to explain the reason he published his newest book …

The guys establish the fact that the pastor would not record weekly without listeners, the parishioner would be glad to talk without even recording, and the professor is just happy to be here. Then, the 3GTers get down to the subject in hand. Does God judge the nations of the earth? And if so, why …

With Scott leading the way, the guys devote this episode to the “one anothers” of Scripture. They first demonstrate how to apply the more negative ones, such as provoking one another. Then they address briefly the more common one anothers that are a bit easier to understand, such as love one another. But then they …

The blogosphere and podcast world seem to be discussing Christian Nationalism these days. Why, even 3GT got into the act not too long ago in this episode. Yet, what about focusing this issue down to a more local level? How about a discussion on Christian Municipalism? As the Three Guys of 3GT get back in …

After a late summer hiatus, the gents return to their favorite extracurricular activity to record new episodes of Three Guys Theologizing. Yet alas, the parishioner is still not available. However, undeterred, the pastor and professor decide to give listeners an update on the latest in their lives and ministry. With Kyle manning the mic, he …

As the summer ends, the guys welcome a guest to this episode of Three Guys Theologizing. Pastor William “Bill” Boekestein of the Immanuel Fellowship Church (URC) in Kalamazoo, Michigan, joins them to discuss his latest book Finding My Vocation: A Guide for Young People Seeking a Calling. The interview begins by Bill defining Biblically the …

Scott's back in the hosting seat after cruising with his beloved for their 25th, which he thoroughly enjoyed and so apologizes to Kyle for making fun of his cruise history. This leads the guys to discus the possibility of a 3GT cruise like other high profile ministries. Yet knowing the 3GT budget, they quickly get …

The parishioner is off on the high seas, enjoying a silver anniversary cruise with his beloved. So the professor takes the opportunity to interview the pastor about his new book on Presbyterianism, Household of Faith. Kyle, as one of the managing editors of Grassmarket Press, a series of books introducing theological and Christian living topics …

In this episode of Three Guys Theologizing, the gentlemen welcome back Pastor Nathan Eshelman as their guest. Nathan has authored another book in the Grassmarket Press series, entitled Worthy. They interview him about his book on worship. As Nathan reminds us, the word “worship” is based on the word “worthy.” The Triune God is worthy …

The boys start off talking about the pleasantry of mowing their lawns, which has nothing to do with this episode but is a continuation from the last one! Kyle gets the guys on track by sharing an anecdote that takes them to the subject at hand – church conflict.  As Samuel Rutherford once said, there …

As the three guys return to the studio, the prof has just mowed his lawn. He explains to the pastor and parishioner some trouble he had with his new riding lawn mower, which involved the tortoise and the hare on the throttle. From there, they move to the topic at hand – encountering the Christian …

The boys are back! Yes, indeed, all three guys show up for this episode. After some banter that involves Scott and Kyle referencing old movies once again and making fun of Barry's birdwatching, they get down to the business at hand. For they return again to the subject of ordination. Treated in an episode long, …

With this episode recorded near the time of the solar eclipse, the parishioner and the professor share their experiences while the pastor gallivants around Kansas for his kids’ track meets. Though clearly the eclipse did not result in the end of the world, as some predicted, surely it testified to the Lord’s glory in natural …

The following episode is sponsored by Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary. With the prosecuting parishioner away on trial, the pastor and professor handle this latest episode of 3GT. Given the significance of an event in the life of the seminary, Pastor Borg interviews President York regarding it. In November 1923, the Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian …

Of all the episodes that the prosecuting attorney would miss, it should not have been this one! Yet so it was, as the parishioner was on spring break when the pastor and professor were finally able to record again. For the topic they chose to discuss was that of God and His justice. In the …

On this episode, the guys take up a topic submitted by a listener. However, before they do, the listener asks Kyle a question regarding BeReal. He acts as if this French app is better than Snapchat, Instagram, or Facebook, but his explanation will leave you dubious. They then get down to the true question at …

After conferring upon Barry another title and hearing what a good time he and Scott had together over the weekend, Kyle brings up another topic that shows the 3GTers are about all things Presbyterian. For they discuss the process of a man becoming a pastor through the presbytery.  They explain what it means for a …

For a funny reason, the guys get introduced as characters from Back to the Future such as Biff and Marty McFly, which is about the only theme that ties this episode together. For the guys take a break from their normal singular focus and discuss a variety of seemingly unrelated topics on this installation of …

After establishing Kyle‘s proper location and noting that Scott is wearing a pink sweater, the guys get down to the task at hand. What does it mean for elders to shepherd the flock of God? As Elder Hunt is about to head into a session meeting, the 3GTers start there. What is the session and …

In this episode, Kyle, Barry, and the other guy bring a special guest to help them with a controversial topic. Pastor Colin Samul joins the pastor, o the professor, and the other guy discuss his review of the book The Case for Christian Nationalism by Stephen Wolfe.  They begin the episode by having Colin define …

As the boys open up another episode of 3GT, they go about their common bantering to begin. But then they settle in to discussing the topic at hand, which is “What is the difference between elements and circumstances of worship? And why is it important?” They begin by defining what are the necessary elements, or …

Though down a professor, the parishioner and pastor bring on another one far more renowned. For Dr. Rosaria Butterfield, author of Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age, comes onto 3GT to discuss her new book. Well, at least she does once someone else’s book gets out of the way! After introducing herself and reminding listeners …

After a lengthy, way-too-long introduction that involves the likes of Michael Bolton, Scott finally reigns it in and gets to the subject at hand. A listener wants to know how to treat the subject of masculinity in today's culture. The guys begin by addressing the strong-handed approach to the subject from men as diverse as …

It’s not often that the 3GTers have repeat guests on the show. But some people have such a story one episode hardly does it justice. Such is the case regarding the story of Naghmeh Panahi. A few years ago, Naghmeh was on 3GT to share her incredible story that can be heard here. She recounted …

Many listeners know that on February 27, 2022, Barry’s son-in-law, Tommy Mangan, was shot through the throat in the line of duty as a police officer in Indianapolis. (To learn and hear more about this story, see Abiding in the Almighty’s Shadow, Continuing to Abide in the Almighty’s Shadow, Shattered, and Tommy’s CaringBridge site.) On …

Well, it finally happened. Only one guy showed up to record an episode. Of the three, which one is most likely to be able to monologue for an entire episode? Yep, you guessed it. On this episode of Three Guys Theologizing, or should we say One Guy Monologuing, Kyle takes the microphone and never relinquishes …

Want a podcast introduction that basically contradicts the theme of the episode? Leave it to the 3GTers! After the guys joke around like teenagers for a while, they get down to the task at hand which is discussing the need for maturity in the Christian life. The guys establish the truth from Scriptures that the …

Pennsylvania civil magistrates may not be the best place to look for clothing decisions, with some men dressing as women and others, well, hardly dressing at all. But Kyle, knowing these are Barry’s legislators, wants to go there. After discussing the latest kerfuffle on Capital Hill caused by a Pennsylvania senator, the guys discuss dressing …

The boys banter about the change in weather, going to kid’s fall sporting events, and Scott wearing a cardigan. Then they get down to the subject at hand. They discuss what is known as pneumatology, or the person and work of the Holy Spirit. They begin pointing out how misunderstandings of the Trinity create false …

The old joke goes that many church folks have roast preacher for Sunday dinner, as they go home after the service and criticize the sermon. As the parishioner had recently read a list of ten criticisms a famous preacher had received, he wondered if his less-than-famous preacher friends had received any of them. So he …

After a summer hiatus, the guys are back! After catching up a bit, they turn their attention to the important topic of preparing to come to the Lord’s Table. In the words of institution the Apostle Paul gave the church at Corinth, he told them they were to “examine themselves” so as not to come …

As the three amigos / three musketeers / three stooges (You choose one!) are back together again, they respond to a question from a regular listener. What are Christians who have earthly riches to do? So they have a discussion regarding wealth. They seek to define it and note how wealth is often defined in …

Often discussions about church and state are of the big picture variety. Theological debates about Christ’s rule over the nations. Arguments over the boundaries of ecclesiastical and governmental authority. Opinions about supporting and voting for candidates in federal elections. But what about some practical ways a local church can be involved in its local government? …

Crown & Covenant Publications continues to issue accessible books on basic Christian doctrine through their Grassmarket Press imprint. Their most recent release, Worship, Feasting, Rest, Mercy: The Christian Sabbath, is an insightful and helpful introduction to the New Testament practice of keeping the Lord’s Day holy in honor of Christ’s resurrection on the first day …

The guys open up this episode reflecting on the recent passing of some prominent pastors, such as Gordon Keddie, Tim Keller, and Harry Reeder. These ministers were not only pastors but theologians and authors whose ministries impacted many. With Scott away, the pastor and professor use these notable deaths to discuss On the Character of …

Pink-Floyd protested, with deliberate grammatical incongruity, against bad school systems. As they said, we don’t need just another brick in the wall. But what should the education of our children look like? One listener asked, and the 3GT Team responded! They begin this episode by discussing the purpose of education. Reasons related to anthropology, God’s …

Thankfully, all three guys are back behind their mics for this episode! After catching up with one another, they jump right into the topic of the day. The transgender movement. What are Christians to do? They share statistics that show among this current generation an alarming rate of increase in young people who identify as …

Finally, the guys are back in the recording studio! Well, at least two of them are. After their usual banter, they get down to the task at hand as they discuss the necessity of church membership. Where does the Bible warrant membership in the local church? The guys point out numerous scriptures that indicate this …