Podcast appearances and mentions of John L Girardeau

A new MP3 sermon from Christ Reformed Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Biographical Lecture on John L. Girardeau Subtitle: 2026 RPCGA General Assembly Speaker: Rev. Todd Ruddell Broadcaster: Christ Reformed Presbyterian Church Event: Special Meeting Date: 6/16/2026 Length: 58 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: John L. Girardeau: The Preacher Speaker: Rev. Todd Ruddell Broadcaster: Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Event: Teaching Date: 5/13/2026 Length: 51 min.

Why has the doctrine of adoption received so little attention in Reformed theology? In this live episode of Christ the Center, Camden Bucey is joined by Jonathan Master and Matt Holst at Shiloh Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Raleigh, North Carolina, to discuss John L. Girardeau's rich and pastoral treatment of adoption. The conversation explores why adoption should not be collapsed into justification or regeneration, how it addresses our alienation from God, and why it matters so deeply for prayer, suffering, assurance, and the Christian life. Along the way, the panel reflects on Girardeau's life and ministry, Adam's original sonship, Christ's filial obedience, the believer's inheritance in Christ, and the comfort of knowing God not only as Judge, but as Father. This is a warm and theologically substantial discussion on one of the most beautiful and neglected doctrines in Scripture. Watch on YouTube Chapters 00:00 Introduction and live recording at Shiloh OPC 01:45 Why discuss John L. Girardeau on adoption? 03:12 Who was John L. Girardeau? 09:52 Why adoption is such an important doctrine 14:05 Why adoption has been neglected in Reformed theology 17:50 Courtroom and family room: justification and adoption 23:19 Adam's original sonship and what was lost in the fall 27:07 Christ's sonship and key Christological distinctions 33:14 The pastoral comfort of adoption 37:33 Adoption, suffering, and inheritance 41:17 God's name on his people and the hope of glory 43:24 How adoption transforms prayer 50:11 The Father's generosity toward his children 53:04 Final reflections and conclusion Participants: Camden Bucey, Jonathan Master, Matt Holst

Why has the doctrine of adoption received so little attention in Reformed theology? In this live episode of Christ the Center, Camden Bucey is joined by Jonathan Master and Matt Holst at Shiloh Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Raleigh, North Carolina, to discuss John L. Girardeau's rich and pastoral treatment of adoption. The conversation explores why adoption should not be collapsed into justification or regeneration, how it addresses our alienation from God, and why it matters so deeply for prayer, suffering, assurance, and the Christian life. Along the way, the panel reflects on Girardeau's life and ministry, Adam's original sonship, Christ's filial obedience, the believer's inheritance in Christ, and the comfort of knowing God not only as Judge, but as Father. This is a warm and theologically substantial discussion on one of the most beautiful and neglected doctrines in Scripture. Watch on YouTube Chapters 00:00 Introduction and live recording at Shiloh OPC 01:45 Why discuss John L. Girardeau on adoption? 03:12 Who was John L. Girardeau? 09:52 Why adoption is such an important doctrine 14:05 Why adoption has been neglected in Reformed theology 17:50 Courtroom and family room: justification and adoption 23:19 Adam's original sonship and what was lost in the fall 27:07 Christ's sonship and key Christological distinctions 33:14 The pastoral comfort of adoption 37:33 Adoption, suffering, and inheritance 41:17 God's name on his people and the hope of glory 43:24 How adoption transforms prayer 50:11 The Father's generosity toward his children 53:04 Final reflections and conclusion Participants: Camden Bucey, Jonathan Master, Matt Holst

Why has the doctrine of adoption received so little attention in Reformed theology? In this live episode of Christ the Center, Camden Bucey is joined by Jonathan Master and Matt […]

Dr. C. N. Willborn, pastor of Covenant PCA in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, speaks about the life, ministry, and enduring theological legacy of John Lafayette Girardeau—a figure often hidden in the shadow of Thornwell and Dabney, yet towering in pastoral warmth, covenant theology, and confessional clarity. Girardeau emerges as a remarkably gifted scholar, a pastor deeply loved by both enslaved and free Black congregants, and a theologian who married doctrinal precision with heartfelt pastoral care. Through stories of his early intellectual formation, his ministry at Zion Presbyterian Church, his courageous stand against segregation in 1874, and his role in shaping debates on adoption, the will, worship, and evolution controversies, listeners gain a moving portrait of a man captivated by Christ and devoted to the communion of the saints. This episode invites us to look beyond caricatures of Southern Presbyterianism and see a pastor who was shaped by his Huguenot and Scottish heritage, attentive to the spiritual well-being of the marginalized, and unwavering in his conviction that the church must be governed by Scripture and formed by a robust federal theology. Girardeau's story not only expands our understanding of American Presbyterian history—it encourages believers today to pursue ministry marked by doctrinal fidelity, Christ-centered preaching, and sacrificial love. Watch on YouTube Chapters 00:00:16 Introduction 00:03:28 Introducing John L. Girardeau 00:24:49 French Huguenot Background 00:31:48 Academic Abilities 00:42:29 Girardeau's Relation to the Church After the War 00:49:44 Significant Motions and Statements 00:56:05 Opposition to Segregation at the 1874 General Assembly 01:00:19 Influence upon Southern Presbyterianism 01:05:19 The Battle over Evolution 01:11:21 Works by Girardeau 01:21:59 Conclusion Links Biographical sketch on Girardeau This is Christ the Center episode 940 (https://www.reformedforum.org/ctc940)

Dr. C. N. Willborn, pastor of Covenant PCA in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, speaks about the life, ministry, and enduring theological legacy of John Lafayette Girardeau—a figure often hidden in the shadow of Thornwell and Dabney, yet towering in pastoral warmth, covenant theology, and confessional clarity. Girardeau emerges as a remarkably gifted scholar, a pastor deeply loved by both enslaved and free Black congregants, and a theologian who married doctrinal precision with heartfelt pastoral care. Through stories of his early intellectual formation, his ministry at Zion Presbyterian Church, his courageous stand against segregation in 1874, and his role in shaping debates on adoption, the will, worship, and evolution controversies, listeners gain a moving portrait of a man captivated by Christ and devoted to the communion of the saints. This episode invites us to look beyond caricatures of Southern Presbyterianism and see a pastor who was shaped by his Huguenot and Scottish heritage, attentive to the spiritual well-being of the marginalized, and unwavering in his conviction that the church must be governed by Scripture and formed by a robust federal theology. Girardeau's story not only expands our understanding of American Presbyterian history—it encourages believers today to pursue ministry marked by doctrinal fidelity, Christ-centered preaching, and sacrificial love. Watch on YouTube Chapters 00:16 Introduction 03:28 Introducing John L. Girardeau 24:49 French Huguenot Background 31:48 Academic Abilities 42:29 Girardeau’s Relation to the Church After the War 49:44 Significant Motions and Statements 56:05 Opposition to Segregation at the 1874 General Assembly 1:00:19 Influence upon Southern Presbyterianism 1:05:19 The Battle over Evolution 1:11:21 Works by Girardeau 1:21:59 Conclusion Links Biographical sketch on Girardeau Participants: C. N. Willborn, Camden Bucey

Dr. C. N. Willborn, pastor of Covenant PCA in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, speaks about the life, ministry, and enduring theological legacy of John Lafayette Girardeau—a figure often hidden in the […]

Message from Michael Howell on October 27, 2019

Pastor Schwertley finishes reading from John L. Girardeau's work on the discretionary power of the church.

Pastor Schwertley begins to read from John L. Girardeau's work on the discretionary power of the Christian church.