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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.

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.

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.

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.

Do you have questions about heaven? It is good to be curious—–curiosity is a gift of God—–and it is good to ask questions. We should learn all that we can, plumbing the depths of what God has shown us in his world and in his Word. But we must also recognize our limits, that we can't know everything and that there are “secret things” that “belong to the Lord our God.” The book of Revelation is a place in the Bible where God pulls back the curtain just a little, just enough to give us glimpses that tend to leave us with more questions than answers. In this sermon on Revelation 4, Pastor Luke Herche invites you to bring your questions as he preaches on this glimpse of the heavenly throne room of God, focusing on a heavenly vision, the glorious King, angelic worship, and why even all this is not enough. Part of a series on the book of Revelation. From Sunday Worship, May 17, 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.

The good life is founded in a heart for the Lord, but our hearts are easily distracted––so Jesus gives us a new heart that we may live in him. Learn more as Pastor Josué Pernillo preaches on Proverbs 3:1–12. Part of a series on the book of Proverbs. From Sunday Evening Worship, May 10, 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.

The Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair Sunday, May 10, 2026 Sermon: "Fumbling for God" Scriptures: John 14:15-21, Acts 17:22-31 Millie Tourtelot, Director of Christian Education Elder Andrew Kennedy, liturgist

In the first century AD, the church at Laodicea seemed to have it all. They had some measure of acceptance in their city, some influence, some worldly wealth. Yet they were not pleasing to their Lord. Their Christianity was respectable in the eyes of the world, but it was disgusting to Jesus. Listen as Pastor Ethan Brown preaches on Revelation 3:14–22, calling our attention to three problems (bad worship, bad riches, bad witness) and one answer: the love of Christ. Part of a series on the book of Revelation. From Sunday Worship, May 10, 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 "Instructed by the Holy Spirit" For more information, visit sntandrews.org. © St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

The Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair Sunday, May 3, 2026 Sermon: "Space, For Faith, Is the Final Frontier"  Scriptures Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16, John 14:1-7, 12-14 Pastor Greg Horn Garrett Pahl, liturgist

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)

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

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

Because Jesus loves his people, he speaks with them honestly about their sin. As uncomfortable as that can be, some people find it even more difficult to receive Jesus' words of encouragement and affirmation. But in Revelation 3, we find that Jesus does not have a word of rebuke for the believers in Philadelphia. Instead, he encourages them, affirms them, and celebrates his love in their lives. Listen as Pastor Ethan Brown preaches on Revelation 3:7–13, the letter to the church in Philadelphia, inviting you to consider the master of the key, the purpose of the door, and the pillars in the temple. Part of a series on the book of Revelation. From Sunday Worship, May 3, 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 "Stronger By the Fruit of the Spirit." For more information, visit sntandrews.org. © St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

The Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair Sunday, April 26, 2026 Sermon: "The Voice" Scriptures: Psalm 23, John 10:1-10 Pastor Greg Horn Gary Diamante, liturgist

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.

Join Micah, Hadar Cohen, and Simon Doong as we explore the Day of Atonement in Leviticus 16. What is Azazel? What is witchcraft and how is it a part of our faith? How can we both hold people accountable while offering reconciliation? And what does this ancient practice have to teach us about our responsibility to Palestine today? Find out some perspectives on these questions and more on this episode of The Word in Black and Red!Hadar Cohen is an Arab Jewish scholar, mystic, and artist whose work focuses on multi-religious spirituality, politics, social issues, and community building. She is the founder of Malchut, a spiritual skill-building school teaching Jewish mysticism and direct experience of God. You can learn more about her at hadarcohen.meSimon Doong is the host of A Matter of Faith Podcast, a ministry of the Presbyterian Church, USA. thewordinblackandred.comYou can find the show, more episodes, and other means of listening at thewordinblackandred.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Revelation 2:18–29, Jesus comes to the church at Thyatira and we see the concern that he has for her and for her leaders. Jesus confronts the church, not because he's impatient, not because he doesn't care, but because he does care and he loves her and he doesn't want her to hide. Listen as Pastor Josué Pernillo preaches on this passage, showing that Jesus can see all, even the things we try to hide, so he calls us to repent that we may live holy lives in him. Part of a series on the book of Revelation. From Sunday Worship, April 26, 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 "Made Godly By the Holy Spirit." For more information, visit sntandrews.org. © St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

Top headlines for Thursday, April 23, 2026A major study finds the number of atheists worldwide is expected to decline in the coming decades, the Presbyterian Church in America reports another drop in membership, and a Virginia school district agrees to restore a teacher's position after he was fired over refusing to use a transgender student's preferred pronouns.00:11 Israel promotes 'biggest LGBTQ+ festival ever' near site of Sodom01:04 Satanic imagery seen in now-banned Roblox school shooting game02:01 SPLC indicted, accused of giving $3M to extremist organizers03:04 Texas can display Ten Commandments in schools: appeals court03:56 Lesbian Bishop Yvette Flunder says Bible needs Third Testament04:45 Trans Rep. Sarah McBride claims to be a Presbyterian elder05:35 Kendrick Brothers' ‘Flywheel' remake set for fall releaseSubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsIsrael promotes 'biggest LGBTQ+ festival ever' near site of Sodom | WorldSatanic imagery seen in now-banned Roblox school shooting game | U.S.SPLC indicted, accused of giving $3M to extremist organizers | PoliticsTexas can display Ten Commandments in schools: appeals court | EducationLesbian Bishop Yvette Flunder says Bible needs Third Testament | Church & MinistriesTrans Rep. Sarah McBride claims to be a Presbyterian elder | PoliticsKendrick Brothers' ‘Flywheel' remake set for fall release | Entertainment

Jacob Winograd, host of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, takes the Theocompass.com theology compass test live — answering 30 questions on the Trinity, Scripture, baptism, eschatology, and Christian ethics. The test scores him 67% Presbyterian Church in America. The problem: he's a Reformed Baptist who rejects infant baptism. This episode reveals what the theology compass test gets right, where its categories break down, and what a libertarian, amillennial, partial preterist Reformed Baptist actually believes.Full Episode Notes at BiblicalAnarchyPodcast.comThe Biblical Anarchy Podcast is part of the Christians For Liberty Network, a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute. Audio cleaned up with the Podsworth App!https://podsworth.comUse code LCI50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings and also support LCI!

The Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair Sunday, April 19, 2026 Sermon: "To Witness (or Not) Scripture: Acts 2:14, 22-32 Pastor Greg Horn Elder Laura Phillips, liturgist

Jesus is personally committed to the growth of his churches. That is what the letters to the seven churches in Revelation are all about. And Jesus begins each letter with the words, “I know.” He knows his own. He knows what they need. And these seven different churches––though each in different situations––all need the same thing: they need to hear the voice of Jesus. Listen as Pastor Luke Herche preaches on Revelation 3:1–6, the letter to the church in Sardis, showing us the loving rebuke, the nominal Christian, the urgent exhortation, and the promised hope. Part of a series on the book of Revelation. From Sunday Worship, April 19, 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.

In this episode of Joyously Free!, host Joanie Lindenmeyer talks with Pastor Dan Fowler of the First Presbyterian Church in Ashland, Oregon. They explore the Presbyterian Church's commitment to justice, inclusivity, and community service. Fowler shares insights on his personal calling, the church's evolving inclusivity, including LGBTQ+ rights, and moments of deep joy, emphasizing a faith lived out through welcoming, loving, and celebrating every individual. Host: Joanie Lindenmeyer; Producer: Joanie Lindenmeyer Music is from freepd.com, in the public domain. The opinions expressed here are those of the individual participants. Curry Coast Community Radio takes no position on issues discussed in this program. If you enjoy this program and want to hear more like it, consider supporting Curry Coast Community Radio. Here’s how.

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

The Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026 Sermon:  "What's Your Reality Map?" Scriptures: Psalm 118:15-24, Matthew 28:1-10 Pastor Greg Horn

The Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair Sunday, April 12, 2026 Sermon: "Freedom, Ah Freedom - It's Not Just Some People Talkin'" Scripture Reading: John 20:19-31 Pastor Greg Horn

Do you think it's hard to be a good person? There are many factors, many influences, on each individual: family of origin, biology, social context, peer pressure, cultural issues, nature and nurture. But of course, what is missing from that list is the individual, the person, their heart, their soul. At the end of the day, we each make our own choices. But that doesn't make context irrelevant. Jesus begins his letter to the church in Pergamum in Revelation 2:12–17, “I know where you dwell.” Context is not irrelevant. The “where” matters. Listen as Pastor Luke Herche preaches on this passage, looking at the place of compromise, the faithful witness, and the blessings of God's house. Part of a series on the book of Revelation. From Sunday Worship, April 12, 2026. ------------------------------- Want to go deeper? Take some time to reflect on the sermon with the following questions: We are unlikely to eat the food of literal idols. However, in what areas of life do you feel pressure to compromise your values to get ahead or ensure financial security? What is going on in your heart that tempts you to compromise in this way? Jesus tells the church that he knows exactly where they dwell. How does it change your perspective to know that Jesus deeply understands the specific pressures of the environment you live in every day? In what ways does remembering Jesus as the Faithful Witness who faced the sword for us empower you to stand firm when you feel the reality of dwelling where Satan's throne is? How does the promise of hidden manna and a white stone with a new name offer a better kind of security and identity than the things we are tempted to chase in our careers or social circles? ------------------------------- 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 "Led By Our Risen Christ." For more information, visit sntandrews.org. © St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

In this episode of Christ the Center, Camden Bucey speaks with Lee Hutchings and Ben Kappers about the work of planting ordinary means of grace churches and learning to trust Christ to build his church. Drawing from their ministry experience in North Canton, Ohio, and St. George, Utah, they reflect on the challenges of church planting, the slow and often hidden nature of growth, and the need to rest not in novelty, personality, or technique, but in the ordinary means God has appointed. Lee Hutchings serves as senior pastor of Trinity PCA in North Canton, Ohio, a congregation he planted after years of ministry in Mississippi. Ben Kappers serves All Saints Reformed Church in St. George, Utah, as an evangelist under the oversight of Northern California Presbytery, bringing experience from both the Reformed Church in America and the Presbyterian Church in America.  Together they offer pastoral wisdom on planting confessionally Reformed churches through the clear proclamation of Christ, the faithful teaching of Scripture, prayer, and the ordinary ministry of the church. This conversation encourages pastors, elders, and church members alike to labor patiently and confidently, knowing that the Lord is pleased to gather and strengthen his people through his appointed means.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:15 Twin Lakes Fellowship, encouragement, and ministry refreshment 08:20 Lee Hutchings's Jackson years and his memorable film-extra story 13:10 Ben Kappers's path from the RCA to the PCA 19:25 How the St. George and North Canton church plants began 29:40 Trusting Scripture and Christ rather than strategy or novelty 34:05 What ordinary means church planting looks like in practice 39:20 Slow growth, discouragement, and resisting church-growth pressure 46:35 Confessional identity, Mormon context, and knowing the people you serve 56:10 Planting for future generations and final encouragement

Everyone wants to be seen as valuable. We have a desire to be right, to justify our existence. Whether through our attempts to forge our own glory or to borrow glory from another, deep down we are longing for acceptance and validation. But what if rather than having to prove and perform and promote yourself you could simply rest in the security of the resurrected and vindicated Jesus? In this Easter sermon on Romans 4:25, Pastor Luke Herche explains what it means that Jesus was raised for our justification in four points: the resurrection is Jesus' acceptance; the problems with our performance; the source of true acceptance; and the fruits of freedom and love. Delivered on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. ------------------------------- Want to go deeper? Take some time to reflect on the sermon with the following questions: We often find ourselves in “staring contests” with life—trying to prove we are valuable or right or worthy. Which of those “contests” in your own life (at work, at home, or even in your own head) feels the most exhausting right now? Because Jesus was delivered over for our sins and raised specifically for our acceptance, how does his vindication in the resurrection serve as a better defense for you than any excuse or success you could manufacture for yourself? What would tomorrow morning look like if you woke up fully convinced that you no longer had to “justify your existence” because Jesus was already raised for your acceptance? Since you are now free from the need to condemn or compare yourself to others for self-justification, who is one person in your life you can move toward with self-sacrificial love this week, simply because you are already secure in Christ? ------------------------------- 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.

Death is the last great taboo in American culture. It's hard to talk about, it's scary, it's overwhelming, it's all around us. We try to avoid dealing with it, but we can't escape the fact that the final enemy we face in this life… is death. And this is the enemy that Jesus faced on Good Friday. Listen as Pastor Josué Pernillo preaches on Romans 4:25, looking at three questions: Who delivered up Jesus to this death? Why was Jesus delivered to this death? And what does this death mean for us? Delivered on Good Friday, April 3, 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 "Led by Resurrection." For more information, visit sntandrews.org. © St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

On today's program, Robert Morris is released from jail after serving 6 months behind bars. The former megachurch pastor released a statement apologizing to Cindy Clemishire, who he abused when she was just 12 years old. We'll take a look. And, a Christian school teacher has been charged for using AI to create child sexual abuse materials using the faces of his students. We look at steps parents can take to protect their children. Plus, red kettle rebound. The Salvation Army released numbers from the 2025 holiday season, and they showed an uptick in both in-person and online donations. But first, the Presbyterian Church in America is speaking out in defense of Stephen Nichols after St. Andrew's Chapel publicly excommunicated him. The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh. We get database and other technical support from Stephen DuBarry, Rod Pitzer, and Casey Sudduth. Writers who contributed to today's program include Kim Roberts, Bob Smeitana, Tony Mator, and Jessica Eturralde. A special thanks to The Nonprofit Times for contributing material for this week's podcast. Until next time, may God bless you.

Message from Rev. Dr. Martin Smith entitled "Led by a New Covenant." For more information, visit sntandrews.org. © St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

We live in a world that is consumed with appearances. We measure our lives by our stuff, our entertainment, our purchasing power, our sexual freedom, and when hardships come our immediate instinct is to escape it by any means as quickly as possible. In Revelation 2:8–11 we find that the church in Smyrna is experiencing social rejection, poverty, and pressures, but into this moment Christ speaks a message that turns everything on its head. Listen as Pastor Luke Herche preaches on this passage, showing us that real life is not as it appears; life in the present is a life of fear; Jesus faced death to find life; and resting in Jesus' life frees us to face death and find true life. Part of a series on the book of Revelation. From Sunday Worship, March 29, 2026. ------------------------------- Want to go deeper? Take some time to reflect on the sermon with the following questions: Jesus tells a church facing poverty that they are actually rich. How does this challenge the way we usually measure success or security? Why is our being rich not a fiction and mere sentiment? When you feel the poverty of your circumstances (social rejection, financial stress, or personal loss), what earthly comforts are you most tempted to scramble after to find a sense of security? How does Jesus' victory over the second death free you from having to earn a life of comfort or approval today and offer you a sense of fearless hope when you think about your future or your greatest fears? If we truly believed that things are often not as they appear—that our spiritual reality in Christ is more solid than our physical circumstances—how might that change the way we face a specific anxiety or fiery trial this week? ------------------------------- 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 "Led to Bring God Glory." For more information, visit sntandrews.org. © St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

Your words have power. How are you using them? Join Aaron Garriott in the studio today as he discusses his new book with Nathan W. Bingham. In A Word Fitly Spoken, find biblical guidance for honoring God in our conversations, social media use, and more. Get Aaron Garriott's new book, A Word Fitly Spoken: A Theology of Communication, 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:   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.     Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

In this reflective workshop from the 2024 Rooted Conference, Harold Kim walks through Psalm 42, offering encouragement and hope for those in seasons of spiritual dryness or discouragement. The session follows three movements: The Condition – what it means to be spiritually cast down The Causes – what might lead us there The Cure – how Scripture points us to hope in God This session is a heartfelt invitation to find rest, renewal, and confidence in the God who sees and sustains. Harold Kim is the founding pastor of Christ Central of Southern California, and serves on the board for Christ Central Network (CCN) and as president of SOLA. He graduated from UC Berkeley, received his master of divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and his master of theology from Princeton Theological Seminary. He was ordained by the Presbyterian Church in America in 2001. Harold is gratefully married to Sun Hi and a happy father of two daughters, Taylor and Elizabeth. His great joy and passion is to see lives changed as Jesus Christ becomes central to everything. When The Fire Goes Out: Finding Comfort in Ministry by Isaiah Marshall Psalm 42: A Psalm for Sad Seasons by Kendal Conner Student Series: Panting in the Desert: Seeking God When He Feels Like A Fake, A Figment, or Far Away by Annie Talton Spiritual Depression: Its Causes and Cure by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian in Community by Dietrich Bonhoeffer  Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates  Register for Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates andSubscribe to Youth Ministry Unscripted wherever you listen to podcasts

In Revelation 2:1–7 we learn from Jesus' words to the church in Ephesus that this once thriving church had one major problem: they had abandoned their first love. Listen as Pastor Josué Pernillo preaches on this passage, addressing three questions: What is the diagnosis? What is the prescription? And what is the encouragement? Part of a series on the book of Revelation. From Sunday Worship, March 22, 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 "Led Despite our Condition." For more information, visit sntandrews.org. © St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

What do you do when the life you planned gives way to a season you never saw coming? In today's episode, Barb is joined by pastor, author, and podcaster Courtney Ellis for a thoughtful conversation about navigating life's tough transitions. Together they explore why God created change, what nature can teach us about living through it, and why even good change can bring real grief.  If you're facing a transition—expected or unexpected—this episode offers wisdom, honesty, and hope for the road ahead.   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Connect with Courtney on Instagram Connect with Courtney on Facebook Weathering Change: Seeking Peace Amidst Life's Tough Transitions Visit Courtney's Website   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Courtney Ellis is a pastor at Presbyterian Church of the Master in Mission Viejo, California. She is the author of six books, including Looking Up: A Birder's Guide to Hope Through Grief. Courtney hosts The Thing with Feathers, a podcast about birds and hope.

Those who know the blessings of Christ cannot help but bless others with His gospel. Today, Joel Kim calls Christians to go with confidence and proclaim the name of the Lord, that all the world may behold His glory. Get digital access to Joel Kim's video teaching series Everything in Christ and the study guide with your donation. You'll also receive the paperback and ebook editions of What Is the Great Commission? by R.C. Sproul: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series, digital study guide, and ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Watch every message from Ligonier's recent conference in Southeast Asia, The Holiness of God: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL30acyfm60fX5hAeR0J5YleaXu8p30yL0&si=hFJ1GxSQzVlHGNBm   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.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

In this episode, Dan Ragusa speaks about Letters from America (Reformed Forum) Between 1935 and 1940, Cornelius Van Til (1895–1987) wrote twenty-four letters from America for the Dutch magazine De Reformatie at the invitation of its editor Klaas Schilder (1890–1952). Daniel Ragusa's translation presents these letters in English for the first time. Letters from America opens a window into a critical moment in Reformed history—when orthodox and confessional Presbyterianism in America was under siege from both modernism and the rising influence of Barthianism, which Van Til labeled "the new modernism." Ragusa introduces these letters by situating them within the broader relationship between the Dutch Reformed in the Netherlands and the orthodox Presbyterians in America—a relationship that reaches back to the seventeenth century. Van Til's wartime-like correspondences—written in the heat of theological conflict—offer a firsthand account of the spiritual and ecclesiastical upheavals of the era. Through Van Til's eyes, fixed steadfastly on his risen and reigning Lord, readers witness pivotal moments in American Presbyterian history, among them J. Gresham Machen's trial, deposition, and sudden death; the founding of Westminster Theological Seminary and the evangelistic work of its graduates; and the formation of the Presbyterian Church of America and its subsequent renaming as the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Far more than museum pieces, these letters bring to life a pivotal chapter in the defense and development of the Reformed faith that helps us to make sense of our present ecclesiastical and theological landscape. Chapters 00:00:07 Introduction     00:06:13 Upcoming Seminar in Raleigh, NC         00:09:29 Dr. Ragusa's Introduction to Van Til's Dutch Letters 00:20:54 Van Til's Concern for the Church 00:29:16 Highlights of the Letters             00:36:19 Van Til's Hope for the Church             00:42:38 The Afscheiding (Secession) of 1834 00:57:46 A Vision for the Future of the Church 01:06:05 Remaining Faithful Today 01:12:15 Conclusion This is Christ the Center episode 947 (https://www.reformedforum.org/ctc947)