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Message from Rev. Dr. Martin Smith entitled "Identity and Activity." For more information, visit sntandrews.org. © St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

The mark of Christian maturity is an increasing dependence on the Lord. This dependence expresses itself in prayer. Today, Joel Kim identifies four elements of the Apostle Paul's prayers to instruct our own prayer life. Request Joel Kim's video teaching series Everything in Christ: Paul's Letter to the Colossians with your donation. You'll receive the DVD, digital access to all 8 messages, and the digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   Joel Kim is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, president and assistant professor of New Testament at Westminster Seminary California, and a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Jesus Christ is enough. This was Paul's message to the Colossian Christians when false teachers threatened their confidence in the Lord. Today, Joel Kim lays out the importance of understanding the sufficiency of Christ. Request Joel Kim's video teaching series Everything in Christ: Paul's Letter to the Colossians with your donation. You'll receive the DVD, digital access to all 8 messages, and the digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   Joel Kim is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, president and assistant professor of New Testament at Westminster Seminary California, and a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

What would make your life feel complete? The book of Colossians reminds us that in Christ, we have all that we need—and more. Today, Joel Kim joins us to discuss his teaching series on Colossians, Everything in Christ. Request Joel Kim's video teaching series Everything in Christ: Paul's Letter to the Colossians with your donation. You'll receive the DVD, digital access to all 8 messages, and the digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   Joel Kim is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, president and assistant professor of New Testament at Westminster Seminary California, and a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Message from Rev. Dr. Martin Smith entitled "Spiritually Gifted Teamwork." For more information, visit sntandrews.org. © St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we finish our discussion of the Presbyterian Church and begin discussing the Episcopalian Church. Glenn begins by noting that the Presbyterian Church requires its members to make a confession of the Apostles Creed. He notes that there is no such Creed specified in the word of God. The required confession in the New Testament is that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and it is His creed that we follow. We next discuss the errors the Presbyterian Church believes and teaches about baptism and the fact that they baptize infants. We again look at bible baptism and note that only believers were immersed. We complete our study of the Presbyterian Church by noting that the name P:resbyterian is not included in the New Testament as a name the Lord has given for His Church. We next begin our study of the Episcopal Church denomination. We note that it is known in America as the Protestant Episcopal Church. In other countries it is known as the Church of England or the Anglican Church. We look at it's origin in the 1500's and the various developments that resulted in its establishment. We move on talk about the Episcopal Church in America and how it developed here. We begin to talk about the nature of the Episcopal Church and its teachings. First we note that even though they broke away  from the Roman Catholic Church, much of the organization and many of the teachings of the Anglican Church and in turn the Episcopal Church are very similar, if not identical to the Roman Catholic Church. We note that there is a clergy- laity distinction in the Episcopal Church that is not found in the New Testament. We talk about what the word of God says about the members of the Lord's Church. We close out this episode by looking at what the Episcopal Church teaches about baptism. Take about 30-minutes to listen in on our discussions. Have your Bible handy so you can verify what we are saying. There is a transcript of this Buzzsprout episode provided for your convenience.

Wrapping up our live interviews from the exhibit hall at the 53rd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America, this episode features conversations with Gabe Fluhrer, George Sayour, Josh Currie, and Matthew Everhard. The conversations explore how confessional theology equips Christians for ministry beyond the church walls—apologetics, government ministry, global missions, and courageous Christian witness. From the halls of state government to unreached language groups around the world, these interviews demonstrate how a robust Reformed theology equips believers to proclaim Christ wherever God calls them. If you enjoy this episode, you can access tons of content just like this at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wm.wts.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you would like to join us in our mission to train specialists in the bible to proclaim the whole counsel of God for Christ and his global church, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wts.edu/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thanks for listening!

It's Thursday, July 2nd, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark and Adam McManus British might criminalize speaking Biblical truth on sexuality The United Kingdom may criminalize pastors and parents for sharing Biblical truth on sexuality.  The country's Labour government published the Conversion Practices Draft Bill last week. The measure would ban practices aimed at changing a person's so-called sexual orientation or gender identity.  Andrea Williams with Christian Concern said, “This bill opens the door to the persecution of parents and pastors through false accusations of abusive conversion practices.” British Parliament is “the gayest” with 75 sexually perverted In other United Kingdom  news, outgoing Prime Minister Kier Starmer, an atheist, signaled his support for sexually perverted lifestyles.  Listen to his recent comments. STARMER: “I'm really proud that we've got the gayest parliament. I don't think, anywhere in the world. I don't think there's any parliament that is gayer than this parliament. That is fantastic. “The HIV Action Plan is really good to end transmissions by 2030. We've legislated to equalize all existing strands of hate crime and make them aggravated offenses, and again, the announcement through Liv last week, a full trans-inclusive ban on abusive conversion practice. We put an end to those practices.” Indeed, out of the 650 members of British Parliament, 75 of them have sinfully embraced sexual perversion. Isaiah 5:20-23 says, “Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil . . . Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes. … Who justify the wicked for a bribe, and take away justice from the righteous man!” Starmer announced his resignation last month. His Labour Party had just experienced major election losses in May.  Canadian Anglicans offer “liturgy” to bless the euthanized Speaking of calling evil good, the Anglican Church of Canada announced a Christian liturgy to bless people being euthanized. The denomination said it would not comment on the morality of assisted suicide. Instead, it authorized clergy to bless people who have chosen it.  Canada is considered the euthanasia capital of the world. Tragically, over 100,000 people have died under the country's assisted suicide program. The death push began 10 years ago on June 17, 2016.  Planned Parenthood shuts down Iowa City abortion mill Here in the United States, Planned Parenthood will shut down its location in Iowa City, Iowa this month.  The abortion giant closed four other facilities in Iowa last year. This leaves only one location in the state.  Iowa banned most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy in 2024. And yesterday, a law went into effect that bans mail-order abortions in the Hawkeye State.  78% of Americans favor public school student-led prayer groups A new Pew Research survey found that Americans support religious expression in public schools. Seventy-eight percent of U.S. adults favor allowing students to voluntarily pray in student-led groups. Fifty-seven percent favor allowing coaches to lead their teams in prayer. Fifty percent favor displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms. And 46 percent favor allowing teachers to lead their classes in prayer.  Presbyterian Church in America voted against female deacons The second-largest Presbyterian denomination in the U.S. recently voted against female deacons. Last month, the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America met in Louisville, Kentucky. The church body voted resoundingly against a proposal to allow women to serve as ordained deacons. This reaffirmed the denomination's constitutional documents. Those documents state, “The ordinary and perpetual classes of office in the Church are elders and deacons. ... The office of deacon is not one of rule, but rather of service both to the physical and spiritual needs of the people. In accord with Scripture, these offices are open to men only.”  Chick-fil-A 92-year-old employee encourages customers A Chick-fil-A employee in his 90s is making headlines for his work ethic and his Christian faith. Gilbert Martin, affectionately known as “Mr. Gil,” has been working at a Chick-fil-A in Wilmington, North Carolina for the last six years. Mr. Gil just turned 92. But that doesn't stop him from working throughout the week. He not only keeps the restaurant clean, he takes personal care of the people who walk in. Mr. Gil told WECT-6 that God has allowed him to be an encourager to people. Listen.  MARTIN: “I get a lot of people that are coming in, just going to the doctor, or just been to the doctor, and got bad news, and so forth, and I'm able to be encourager. The Lord gave me that. I don't plan to go anywhere else..” Romans 15:2 says, “Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.” Looking for feedback from Worldview listeners I was surprised not to receive a single email yesterday about what listeners, like you, enjoy about this newscast.  What makes this newscast different to you from other newscasts which you've heard?  Do you listen to it while you exercise, drive in the car, or at home with the family as part of your morning routine? What is your favorite part of it? Email me your thoughts in 2-4 sentences including your name, city and state, and country if outside America. Send that to Adam@TheWorldview.com. That's Adam@TheWorldview.com 10 Worldview listeners gave $1,762 yesterday And finally, toward our goal of raising $12,450 by this Friday, July 3rd, 10 Worldview listeners stepped up to the plate. Our thanks to Karen in Goshen, Indiana who gave $12 as well as Emily in De Forest, Wisconsin, Myron in Trinity, Alabama, Jon in Granger, Indiana, and Anna in West Jefferson, North Carolina – each of whom gave $50. We're grateful for the kindness of Mandy in Walpole, New Hampshire and Michael in Ritzville, Washington – both of whom gave $200 as well as LuShun in Newport News, Virginia who gave $250. And we were touched by the generosity of Heather in Mt Juliet, Tennessee who pledged $25/month for 12 months for a gift of $300 and Michelle in Stagecoach, Nevada who pledged $50/month for 12 months for a gift of $600. Ready for our grand total? Drum roll please. (Drum roll sound effect) $1,762 (sound effect of people cheering) That means we have to raise $10,688 over the next two days to hit our first goal toward the $123,500 finish line come July 31st. Go to TheWorldview.com, click on Give, select the dollar amount, and make sure to click on the “recurring” button if that's your wish.  I'm looking for 9 Worldview listeners to pledge $50/month for 12 months or give a one-time gift of $600 and another 18 to pledge $25 per month for 12 months or give a one-time gift of $300. What has the Lord placed on your heart to give to keep this newscast on the air? Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, July 2nd, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Another round of interviews recorded live from the exhibit hall at the 53rd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America. This episode features conversations with Dave Filson, Dan Millward, James Baird, and Rob Pacienza. They explore what it means to faithfully engage a rapidly changing culture—from church planting in Detroit and recovering confessional Protestantism to political theology, cultural apologetics, and the enduring relevance of the Westminster Standards. Whether the challenge is secularism, Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, or the shifting assumptions of the modern world, these conversations point to the same conclusion: Christ's church must remain rooted in Scripture while confidently proclaiming the gospel in every generation. If you enjoy this episode, you can access tons of content just like this at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wm.wts.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you would like to join us in our mission to train specialists in the bible to proclaim the whole counsel of God for Christ and his global church, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wts.edu/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thanks for listening!

What did you think? Text us by clicking here! We are unable to reply on this app, so include phone # or email address.In this episode, guest host Brad Hertzog sits down with OPC CDM Administrator, David Nakhla, Pastor of Presbyterian Church of Cape Cod in West Barnstable, Massachusetts, Chris Cashen, Grace Fellowship, Zeeland, Michigan member, Stephen Majauskas, and OPC missionary, Heero Hacquebord following their recent visit to Kharkiv, Ukraine—just miles from the Russian border. There they witnessed firsthand how one small Reformed congregation continues to proclaim Christ and care for its community despite the daily realities of missile attacks, displacement, and uncertainty.You'll hear how acts of mercy are opening doors for the gospel, why the ministry of presence is often one of the greatest gifts deacons can offer, and how the courage and perseverance of our Ukrainian brothers and sisters challenges us to think about our own service to Christ.Whether you serve as a deacon, elder, pastor, or church member, this episode serves to encourage you to embrace difficult ministry opportunities, trust God's providence, and remember that faithful service often begins simply by being present. It also reminds us that we have the privilege of standing alongside our brothers and sisters in Ukraine through the OPC's Ukraine Crisis Fund, where our prayers, giving, and encouragement continue to strengthen this vital work.You can find all of our episodes at thereformeddeacon.org. Make sure to follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you don't miss an episode. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for giveaways and more information. Find other resources on OPCCDM.org.  Make sure to send us some feedback on your podcast player or ask a diaconal question by going to OPCCDM.org.

You were created to sing. Singing is not something reserved for the immensely gifted or the attention-seekers, but rather all people were created to sing––including you, no matter how off-key you might be. It is not an unnecessary diversion. It is key to God's purposes for creation. But when sin entered the world it changed our tune, and instead of harmony, there was discord. Instead of rejoicing, we sang songs of lament. Instead of celebrating God, we celebrate sin. In this sermon on Psalm 98, Pastor Luke Herche helps us to better understand the role of songs in our worship services via three questions: Why should we sing? How should we sing? And what's the point? Part of a series: The Rhythms of Grace From Sunday Worship, June 28, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

This week on Theology Simply Profound Bob talks with Pastor Imre Szoke and Deacon Akos Szolosi of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Central and Eastern Europe. These brothers were in the Midwest to join with the OPC's Diaconal Summit.Mentioned in this episode:Join Us In Person: Four Upcoming Reformed Forum EventsBefore today's episode, Camden Bucey shares four opportunities to gather with Reformed Forum in person over the coming months: Apologetics and Evangelism Seminar — August 4–5, 2026, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Taylors, SC. Camden Bucey and Carlton Wynne lecture on apologetics and evangelism for the pastor at the GPTS Summer Seminar. Details: https://reformedforum.org/event/apologetics-and-evangelism-seminar-greenville-sc/ Discovering Christ in All of Scripture — August 28–29, 2026, Cahaba Park Presbyterian Church, Birmingham, AL. A Friday evening and Saturday morning seminar exploring how every part of Scripture reveals God's redemptive plan in Jesus Christ. Details: https://reformedforum.org/event/birmingham-alabama-seminar/ 2026 Annual Theology Conference — September 25–26, 2026, Lakeland Church, Gurnee, IL. The Covenant of Grace: One Savior, One People, One Purpose, featuring Dr. G. K. Beale. Early-bird pricing ends August 31. Register: https://rf26.reformedforum.org/ Christ the Center 1000th Episode Celebration — February 19–20, 2027, Hilton Austin, Austin, TX. A live recording of episode 1,000, a shared dinner, and conversations with longtime friends of the ministry. Details: https://reformedforum.org/event/christ-the-center-1000th-episode-celebration/ Seats are limited — register today at https://reformedforum.org/events

This week on Theology Simply Profound Bob talks with Pastor Imre Szoke and Deacon Akos Szolosi of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Central and Eastern Europe. These brothers were in […]

Do you see yourself clearly? In order to gain a true, clear, honest, perspective of yourself, you need God's Word. As Christians, we want to see ourselves in the light of the truth of God as seen in the gospel of our Savior Jesus, and we see that most clearly within our Worship Service in the Call to Confession and the Assurance of Grace. As we practice these truths each week, as we see God who is merciful, we become more aware of our sin and we experience the grace of God in our lives. Listen as Pastor Josué Pernillo explains through a series of questions: First, why do we have a confession and assurance week by week? Second, what do we get wrong about the confession and the assurance? Third, how does that fit into our weekly worship? And fourth, where in our life does that make an impact? Part of a series: The Rhythms of Grace. From Sunday Worship, July 5, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

Recorded live at the 53rd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America, this special episode brings together conversations with four seminary presidents—Donald John Maclean, Alan Strange, Jonathan Master, and Ligon Duncan. Together, they reflect on the state of the church, the urgent need for faithful pastors, the role of theological education, and the opportunities facing confessional Christianity in the years ahead. At a time when many pulpits stand empty and the pressures facing the church continue to mount, these leaders offer both sober realism and genuine hope for the future of gospel ministry. If you enjoy this episode, you can access tons of content just like this at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wm.wts.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you would like to join us in our mission to train specialists in the bible to proclaim the whole counsel of God for Christ and his global church, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wts.edu/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thanks for listening!

This topic is one that is on the surface too political for confessionalism Protestantism (which is more about church life than society).  But Christian nationalism is not only trending but a natural for confessional communions, for two reasons. The first is that Lutherans, Anglicans, and Presbyterians all grew up in Christian "nations"; our churches began during a period of European history sometimes called confessional because each state sponsored a church that had its own confession.  The second good reason is that the Presbyterian Church in America, a confessional Protestant communion, produced a report on Christian nationalism.   With the topic fair game for confessional Protestants, co-hosts, Anglican Miles Smith, Lutheran Korey Maas, and Presbyterian D. G. Hart discussed the PCA's preliminary report (received for study at the recent General Assembly).  But the pudcasters did so with the added twist of discussing Miles Smith's response to the report.  In what might have appeared to be a hunt without any Lutheran dogs, Korey Maas had plenty to say not only because of Miles Smith's early departure from the recording.  Among the subtopics discussed were natural law, the magistrate's basis for punishing evil and rewarding good conduct, and the church's capacity to speak on political matters.  Listeners will be very surprised to learn - spoiler alert - that the pudcasters answered every single question that anyone has about Christian nationalism. (Disclaimer for Christian nationalists who struggle with humor: this last sentence is a joke.)

Message from Rev. Dr. Martin Smith entitled "Wisdom Taught by the Spirit." For more information, visit sntandrews.org. © St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is tearing itself apart — and the trigger is about as basic as it gets. A proposal that clergy be required to be in monogamous relationships has ignited a furious denominational revolt, with progressive committees and pro-polyamory advocacy groups inside the church fighting the rule tooth and nail. The "More Light Presbyterians" hosted a "faithful polyamory 101" training last month while actively lobbying against the standard. Three separate advisory committees condemned the proposal, calling it an instrument of "shame, silence, and coercion" against "marginalized persons."Sean Reynolds was raised Presbyterian in Snohomish County, and he genuinely cannot figure out what happened to the church he grew up in. The activists pushing back aren't fringe outsiders — they're official denominational bodies using the language of equity and inclusion to argue that asking clergy to stick to one partner is itself a form of discrimination. The Adam and Eve argument? Somehow that's now a controversial position inside a Christian institution.This is what progressive capture of mainline institutions actually looks like at the end stage: not a slow drift on social justice talking points, but an outright war over whether basic monogamy belongs in the clergy conduct code at all. Sean breaks down the proposal, the groups leading the backlash, and what this moment says about where PC(USA) — and the broader progressive project — is actually headed.Subscribe to @reasonablenews and hit the bell so you never miss a segment.#Seattle #GovernmentWaste #KingCountyGO PREMIUM WITH REASONABLE+ FOR UNCENSORED ACCESS

First impressions matter. How you start something sets the tone for the whole. This is even true of our weekly worship service. At All Souls, our service begins with the Call to Worship, which is biblically rooted, deeply meaningful, and significant. Pastor Josué Pernillo explains more in this sermon on Isaiah 55:1–5 and John 4:23 through four points: God is the one who calls us to worship; we are hearing that call weekly; in worship, we receive the welcome of God; and in response, we worship and welcome. Part of a series on the book of Revelation. From Sunday Worship, June 21, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

Message from Rev. Dr. Martin Smith entitled "Peace and Grace and Glory." For more information, visit sntandrews.org. © St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

The path we each walk between our birth and our death is filled with all kinds of trouble and sorrow and suffering. So how do we handle all of this pain? The world offers many methods to escape and cope, but to really deal with our sufferings rightly, we need a savior. The true meaning of suffering can only be found in Jesus Christ. In this sermon on 1 Kings 17:17–24, in which the widow of Zarephath's son dies and brought back to life, Pastoral Intern Luke Lustfeldt teaches us that God's grace will meet you in your suffering and he will strengthen your faith in the supremacy of Jesus Christ, which is the only real source of healing for our suffering. Listen as Luke unfolds this idea in three main headings: Crisis in Suffering God's Grace in Suffering Faith in Suffering From Sunday Evening Worship, July 12, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

God is at work among us at All Souls in all sorts of ways, including in baptism. Whether it's covenant children being welcomed publicly into the family of God or teenagers and adults who have professed their faith in Jesus for the first time, witnessing baptism together as a church is a gift. Listen as RUF Campus Minister Ethan Brown preaches on the beauty of baptism, helping us to love the Lord who washed us and the Body to which we belong as we consider that we've been prepared as a bride and brought into the Body. Part of a series: The Rhythms of Grace. From Sunday Worship, July 12, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

Hosts Pastor Vincent Fernandez and Pastor Robert Baltodano Question Timestamps: Anonymous, email (1:29) - Should a woman take part in baptism? Bryson, SC (4:44) - How can God regret something He created, if He is a perfect being? Ed, NJ (9:33) - Do angels sleep? Christine, YouTube (12:31) - Can you explain the parables of the talents and five crowns? Theresa, Facebook (14:54) - Why do I feel guilty leaving the Roman Catholic Church? Brian, FL (17:00) - Why did the early church not emphasize that Jesus appeared as The Angel of the Lord in the Old Testament? Mary, email (24:39) - Does my depression mean that I haven't put enough faith in Jesus? Am I not saved? Anonymous, email (28:05) - What are the differences between the precepts, statutes, laws, judgments, and ways mentioned in Psalm 119? Ruby, CA (33:41) - Who will be performing signs and wonders in the end times? Anonymous, email (37:17) - The Presbyterian Church announced that clergy should be in monogamous relationships, is this an example of the falling away mentioned in the Bible? Is this normal for church history? Charles, NY (41:52) - Who will rise from the grave when the dead in Christ rise, if we are already with the Lord? Andy, email (45:05) - Why didn't God give me an answer to my prayers after I finished fasting? Anonymous, email (48:23) - What boundaries are healthy for a pastor to maintain when offering care or counseling to someone? Paul, SC (53:17) - Should priests stop people from taking Communion if they aren't Catholic? Ask Your Questions: Call: 888-712-7434 Email: Answers@bbtlive.org

RUF Campus Minister Ethan Brown preaches on Proverbs 3:13–35 in three points: the search, the spoils, and the signs. Part of a series on the book of Proverbs. From Sunday Evening Worship, June 14, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

What happens when we die? Many wrong and dangerous answers have been posed to this question, but Scripture does not leave us in the dark. Today, Guy Waters brings the Bible's correction to four false ideas about the afterlife. Request Facing the Last Enemy with your donation. You'll receive Guy Waters' book, his video teaching series on DVD, and lifetime digital access to all 12 messages and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook, digital teaching series, and digital study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   Guy Waters is James M. Baird Jr. Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS, and a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

#54 in our series, "The Book of Romans: A Theology of Hope"

Pastor Luke Herche preaches on 2 Peter 1, teaching us what we remember, why we remember, and how we remember. Part of a series on the book of Revelation. From Sunday Worship, June 14, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

A crush on a Spanish teacher in middle school, a mission trip to Peru at age 16, and a CNN documentary — Jacob Goad's path to workers' compensation law is anything but ordinary. Jacob is the principal attorney at the Law Office of Jacob Goad and immediate past chair of NCAJ's Hispanic Latino Legal Issues Division. In this conversation with host Amber Nimocks, Jacob traces how his years working in Peru, his blue collar family roots, and his Spanish fluency all converged into a practice serving injured immigrant workers. He also shares his mission through NCAJ's HLD: recruiting young Hispanic Latino lawyers and equipping existing attorneys to serve communities in desperate need.

Message from Rev. Dr. Martin Smith entitled "Guided by the Holy Spirit." For more information, visit sntandrews.org. © St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

It's Friday, June 12th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Hundreds of Nigerians freed from Boko Haram captivity after months Ready for some good news? Hundreds of Nigerians, who had been abducted by Boko Haram Muslim militants during a devastating March attack, have just been freed after months in captivity, reports International Christian Concern. It's one of the largest releases of hostages in the region in recent years.  Officials claim that the Nigerian army rescued 360 captives from a remote hideout in the Mandara Mountains of Borno State near the border with the country of Cameroon. However, local community leaders insist that local negotiations, rather than military action, secured their freedom. Pentagon on lock down over “air quality issue” On June 11th, the Pentagon was placed on lockdown after officials detected an “air quality issue” inside the building, reports NewsNation.com. Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the War Department activated standard safety procedures, including a “shelter-in-place order for affected areas. The Pentagon has sophisticated systems to ensure the safety of the building and its occupants. Those systems have detected an air quality issue necessitating precautionary measures until we determine its significance.” Trump adds SAVE Act to Pentagon reconciliation bill Despite the fact that the U.S. Senate has failed to make progress towards passing the much-needed Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or SAVE America Act, which would secure our nation's elections, President Donald Trump is not throwing in the towel. In a post on Truth Social, he just announced a huge move to get the act passed by adding it directly to the upcoming $350 billion Pentagon reconciliation bill. This way, the legislation can clear the Senate with a simple majority, rather than the 60 votes needed under current rules. Referencing the SAVE Act, he wrote, “THE SAVE AMERICA ACT … will protect our Elections for Generations to come.  Our Warriors protect our most Sacred Rights, and Voting is at the top. Time to defend that Right for every American!” Yesterday, President Trump made these comments from the Oval Office. TRUMP: “All voters must show photo I.D.  So, you go to vote and show photo ID. Not complicated. But who could oppose it? … “All voters must show a little thing called proof of citizenship. No mail-in ballots except for illness, disability, military, or travel. So, we're being very progressive. We just don't want cheating. You see what's happening in California. They're rigging the election.” Urge your two U.S. Senator to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or SAVE Act by calling 202-224-3121. That's 202-224-3121. Suspicious newly registered homeless votes in LA Mayoral race In a suspicious turn of events to block Spencer Pratt's candidacy for Los Angeles mayor, thousands of homeless voters were registered to vote at Los Angeles  shelters — despite many not living there or the facilities not having any beds at all, reports the New York Post. As Spencer Pratt was eliminated by Nithya Raman in the mayor's race during additional counting of votes on June 8th, one drop-in center, St. Joseph Center in Venice, which had received $600,000 from Nithya Raman, had 185 registered voters at the address but offers absolutely no accommodations.  After the New York Post inquired about this suspicious activity, the photograph of Raman presenting a check to St. Joseph's was taken down from its website. The revelations have prompted U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli to say he will investigate the concerns uncovered by The New York Post and “follow the evidence” to see if the law has been broken.  A review of records shows 7,600 voters tied to homeless shelters and service providers. The largest concentration of homeless voters was at the Midnight Mission in Skid Row, where voting records show 1,160 registrations — but its website shows it only has beds for 9% of that number -- 84 men and 36 women. Something stinks in Denmark! Proverbs 17:23 says, "A wicked man takes a covert bribe from his bosom to pervert the ways of justice." ACLU asserts a “religious right” to abortion in Indiana The Thomas More Society is weighing in on a pending ACLU-inspired abortion case before the Indiana Supreme Court, urging the state's highest jurists not to recognize a so-called “right” to abortion under the guise of religious freedom, reports LifeSiteNews.com. Indiana law bans most surgical abortions. Sadly, chemical abortions persist due to mail-order Abortion Kill Pills, which the state legislature has so far been unable to quash. The ACLU suit claims that denying Indiana mothers abortions would violate Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act, a 2015 law that says that government may not “substantially burden a person's exercise of religion.” Indiana Republican Attorney General Todd Rokita has appealed, and the Indiana Supreme Court agreed in April to take the case. Oral arguments are set to begin in September. Thomas Olp with the Thomas Moore Society, said, “This case is a Trojan Horse. The ACLU and its clients want to call this religious liberty, but it isn't—not under any historically honest understanding of the term. From Cicero to John Locke to the framers of Indiana's Constitution, the natural law tradition that gave us religious freedom has never treated the taking of innocent life as an exercise of religion.” Missionary David Brainerd had a heart to see Indians saved And finally, on June 12, 1744, David Brainerd was ordained by the Presbyterian Church to be a missionary to the New England Indians. He first went to an Indian village on the Housatonic River in Connecticut. Then, he studied the Algonquin languages in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. According to the Generations-published Taking the Americas for Jesus, Brainerd loved the Indians which is why he wanted them to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ. He said, “I taught that men are sinners. All sinners will be judged by God. Then, I told them that Christ could save them. Christ was a great Savior.  All who believe in Jesus will be saved.” Even living in a wigwam and missing many meals, Brainerd was undeterred.  Indian witch doctors tried to poison him. He asked, “Why can't your magic harm me?” Sometimes Indians trusted in Christ. But many did not want to leave their idols. In 1745, Brainerd went to an Indian tribe in New Jersey where 100 Indians converted to Christianity. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come. The old has gone, the new is here!” He died from tuberculosis on October 9, 1747, at the young age of 29.  Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, June 12th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

May jobs report is a big surprise with double the blessings! The mayoral primary race in LA reveals a statistical impossibility…so what happened? A social media influencer chooses to abort his child, believing Down syndrome was a good enough reason. The Presbyterian Church says gay pastors need to be monogamous, and New York wants to replace "mother" and "father" with "gestating person." These, and other stories, need a biblical response!

Watch this episode on YouTube here. Paid Subscribers can view the video directly in Substack.In this episode of Psalms for the Spirit, we are joined by Karen Campbell for a rich conversation about lament, healing, and the enduring relevance of the Psalms ~ particularly in the context of post-conflict Northern Ireland. Karen is a musician, a Presbyterian pastor, and a peacebuilder currently serving with the Irish Council of Churches. Having lived and ministered in Northern Ireland, Kenya, and the United States, she brings a rich understanding of how faith, music, and storytelling can help communities move through pain toward reconciliation and hope.The conversation centers around Considering Lament, a powerful project developed in response to the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Over several years, Karen and her collaborators gathered with communities across the country to explore the Psalms of lament alongside personal stories of grief, silence, violence, and healing. Together, they created new psalm settings, liturgies, and musical resources that give people permission to bring their pain honestly before God.Throughout the episode, we reflect on the difficult beauty of the lament Psalms, the role of worship in healing trauma, and the ways music can create safe spaces for truth-telling and reconciliation. Karen also shares deeply moving stories from the project, including reflections on silence, justice, forgiveness, and what she describes as “the sound of reconciliation.”“The opposite of lament is not praise ~ it's dishonesty,” says Karen Campbell.This episode is an invitation to rediscover the honesty of the Psalms and to remember that God welcomes not only praise, but also grief, anger, confusion, and longing for healing.Rev. Karen Campbell is the General Secretary of the Irish Council of Churches, from County Armagh, ordained within the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and ministered in County Antrim and Grand Rapids. Karen is also a musician, songwriter, and peacebuilder.Learn more about Rev. Karen Campbell here:https://substack.com/@illuminatebykcampbellThe Presbyterian Church in Ireland: https://presbyterianireland.org/worship/considering-lamentWatch the video of the Considering Lament event:Featured Celtic Psalms Songs:Psalm 30: You Have Turned My SorrowPsalm 82: OmaghPsalms for the Spirit is a listener-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit psalmsforthespirit.substack.com/subscribe

The Presbyterian Church in America's (PCA) interim committee report on Christian Nationalism is already generating significant discussion across the Reformed world. In this episode of The Magistrate, George Sayour examines the report's ten conclusions, the PCA's 1788 Westminster Standards, church-state relations, establishmentarianism, civil magistrates, and the committee's guidance for pastors, elders, and churches. George also evaluates where the report is helpful, where it may be challenged, and what it could mean for future debates within the PCA regarding Christian Nationalism, Christian citizenship, and the relationship between church and state.

The Presbyterian Church in America's (PCA) interim committee report on Christian Nationalism is already generating significant discussion across the Reformed world.In this episode of The Magistrate, George Sayour examines the report's ten conclusions, the PCA's 1788 Westminster Standards, church-state relations, establishmentarianism, civil magistrates, and the committee's guidance for pastors, elders, and churches.George also evaluates where the report is helpful, where it may be challenged, and what it could mean for future debates within the PCA regarding Christian Nationalism, Christian citizenship, and the relationship between church and state.Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >HereHere

The Presbyterian Church in America's (PCA) interim committee report on Christian Nationalism is already generating significant discussion across the Reformed world. In this episode of The Magistrate, George Sayour examines the report's ten conclusions, the PCA's 1788 Westminster Standards, church-state relations, establishmentarianism, civil magistrates, and the committee's guidance for pastors, elders, and churches. George also evaluates where the report is helpful, where it may be challenged, and what it could mean for future debates within the PCA regarding Christian Nationalism, Christian citizenship, and the relationship between church and state.

The Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair Sunday, May 31, 2026 Sermon: "Not at a Distance" Scriptures: Genesis 1:1-4a, 26-28, 31, Matthew 28:16-20 Pastor Greg Horn Linda Gregg, liturgist

The Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair Sunday, June 7, 2026 Sermon:  "All You Need--And All We Have--Is Love"  Scriptures:  Psalm 33:1-11, Matthew 9:9-13 Pastor Greg Horn Elder Jen Snyder, liturgist

The Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair Pentecost Sunday, May 24, 2026 Sermon: "Eye Witnesses" Scriptures: Psalm 145:1-13, Acts 2:1-21 The Rev. Dr. Diane Moffett Pastor Greg Horn, liturgist

This week, Scott was joined by Rev. Dr. Jim Rigby, who has served as the pastor of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Austin for 40 years. Rev. Rigby has garnered attention over the decades for his commitment to justice and a progressive brand of Christianity, and he has been in the news recently as Senate candidate James Talarico's pastor.  Rigby is getting more attention than a typical candidate's pastor, probably because Rep. Talarico is a seminarian who is putting his faith at the forefront of his candidacy. To be clear, Texas Impact does not endorse candidates for public office. This episode of Weekly Witness is not about a candidate for office. Instead, like every episode of Weekly Witness, it's about a particular Texas faith leader and how they are doing ministry in their particular context. Currently, Jim Rigby's context includes having a parishioner with more than the usual amount of name recognition. So, this episode brings you a conversation about what it is like to do ministry from that perspective.  We hope you enjoy this episode and invite a friend to listen along. If you share it in your social media, make sure to tag us! To learn more or get involved, check out Texas Impact's Action Center at texasimpact.org.  Weekly Witness is hosted by Scott Atnip and engineered and produced by David Vassallo. Our executive producer is Bee Moorhead. Theme music by Kimberly Zielnicki, Hayden Havard and Andres Garcia-Bonilla. The opinions expressed on Weekly Witness are those of Texas Impact and our guests, and they do not necessarily reflect the views of our sponsors. Weekly Witness is a product of Texas Impact. Visit us online at texasimpact.org. Get full access to Texas Impact at texasimpact.substack.com/subscribe

Pastor Luke Herche continues our sermon series on Worship, preaching on Exodus 13:3–10 and teaching us that we remember God's redemptive work as we rehearse it, receive it, and then respond in kind, following in the footsteps of Jesus. Part of a series on the book of Revelation. From Sunday Worship, June 7, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

Message from Rev. Dr. Martin Smith entitled "Deployed by the Holy Spirit." For more information, visit sntandrews.org. © St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

Ruling elder Mel Duncan is the church administrator at Second Presbyterian Church in Greenville, SC. He has served his church, presbytery, and the Presbyterian Church in America for decades and comes from a notable family of "intense presbyterian" churchmen. Be sure to register for Greenville Seminary's GA lunch on Wednesday June 24th here. Special thanks to Nathan Clark George for our opening and closing instrumental. Nathan serves as the Pastor of Worship alongside Kevin DeYoung at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, NC. You can access Nathan's fantastic catalog here.

Why do you go to church? What is its importance? Why, for 2,000 years, have Christians gathered on the first day of the week to worship together? In this sermon on Hebrews 12:18–24, Pastor Josué Pernillo teaches us that we gather as the people of God to be renewed in our relationship to our Father and to be sent out in response to his grace. Listen as Pastor Josué addresses this important topic via three questions: Who is worshiping? What is the purpose of our worship? And how do we worship? Part of a series on the book of Revelation. From Sunday Worship, May 31, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

Message from Liturgist David Piorek entitled "United by the Holy Spirit." For more information, visit sntandrews.org. © St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

Where are you struggling right now? Where are you weary and beaten down? Where are you tempted and tried? The book of Revelation was written to a suffering people. People who suffered persecution and temptation. And it's into this that the book of Revelation comes to give encouragement and hope, and to engender faithful perseverance in witness. The main call of Revelation is this: Don't give in and don't give up. Christ has overcome. Our champion and defender is on the throne. And as you cling to him, you will overcome as well. Listen as Pastor Luke Herche preaches on Revelation 5, John's vision of the scroll and the Lamb who was slain, focusing on God's purpose, our sorrow, Christ's worth, and creation's joy. Part of a series on the book of Revelation. From Sunday Worship, May 24, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

A happy marriage is a blessing—one that sometimes seems elusive. Yet in Christ, true joy is possible. Today, William and Rebecca VanDoodewaard join Aaron Garriott in the studio to discuss Rebecca's new book, A Happy Marriage. Get Rebecca VanDoodewaard's book A Happy Marriage with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Speakers:   Rebecca VanDoodewaard is a freelance editor and is author of many books, including Reformation Women, Uprooted, and A Happy Marriage.   William VanDoodewaard is academic dean and professor of church history at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Greenville, SC.   Aaron Garriott is managing editor of Tabletalk magazine, resident adjunct professor at Reformation Bible College, and a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank addresses the question: Do you believe in hell? Responses to common rhetoric against hell are offered.Hank also answers the following questions:Can you address the Presbyterian Church of America's doctrine that there are those created for destruction? Becky - VA (6:21)Why aren't we seeing Christians today perform miracles as we read about in the Bible? Keith - Casper, WY (15:11)My niece is a Mormon. Can you explain their religion? Rita - Nashville, TN (19:32)I read the verse, “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord.” But you say there are three persons. Isn't that a contradiction? Brian - Littleton, CO (22:18)

In this main stage message from the 2025 Rooted Conference, Joel Kim walks through Acts 2:42–47, revealing how Christ builds his Church. He highlights three key themes from the passage: extraordinary growth, ordinary means, and the unstoppable work of God. Joel Kim serves as President of Westminster Seminary California, where he has taught New Testament since 2005. An ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America, he has pastored churches in Michigan and Southern California and has also taught internationally in Taiwan and Indonesia. Born in South Korea and raised in Southern California, Joel is fluent in both Korean and English and has served the global church through various leadership roles. He completed his doctoral studies in historical theology at Calvin Theological Seminary under Richard A. Muller and has contributed to several publications, including Always Reformed. Joel and his wife, Sharon, have two children and reside in Escondido, California. Rooted Resources: Luke & Acts Rooted Curriculum Three Reasons to Teach Acts in Your Youth Group by Tucker Fleming Referenced:  'I'm An Evangelical, But I Rarely Go to Church' by Ryan Burge Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates  Register for Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (05/05/26), Hank addresses the question: Do you believe in hell? Responses to common rhetoric against hell are offered.Hank also answers the following questions:Can you address the Presbyterian Church of America's doctrine that there are those created for destruction? Becky - VA (6:21)My husband is potentially having an affair with his ex-wife. Even though he knows it is wrong, he thinks God will forgive him. How do I address this? Debra - Atlanta, GA (15:14)I recently watched The Passion of the Christ. How authentic is it? Was the amount of torture given to Christ accurate? Dave - MO (19:52)

Our favorite Scottish apologist, David Robertson, will join us from New South Wales to share his perspective on multiple issues, including King Charles’ visit to the America and why we should care; how Parliament just killed a bill that would have facilitated assisted suicide; and what is the current threat to the Presbyterian Church in Australia. Get ready to think critically and biblically on today’s broadcast.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.