
A podcast on the foundations of Presbyterian Church government. Hosted by Scott Edburg, Jared Nelson, and Ben Ratliff.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 129 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityReligion & SpiritualityHistory | |||

In this episode, Ben, Scott, and Jared dive into BCO 56, walking through the theological and practical requirements for the administration of baptism in the PCA.
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In this episode, Ben, Scott, and Jared dive into BCO 56, walking through the theological and practical requirements for the administration of baptism in the PCA.
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In this episode, Ben, Jared, and Scott dive into BCO 55 in the Directory for the Worship of God. The men discusses the importance, biblical basis, and practical application of confessing the faith publicly within the local congregation.
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In this episode, Ben Ratliff, Scott Edberg, and Jared Nelson dive into the theological and practical implications of BCO 54, exploring how the PCA views stewardship, the tithe, and the role of offerings in the worship service. From the "floor" of the... more
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Best episode yet! Lol
As a newly PCA layman who’s interested in polity, I find this podcast super interesting and informative. I don’t quite understand everything yet but I also haven’t listened to it all. Might ask my pastor some questions. Keep up the good work.
Fascinating show… If we use Dr. Frame’s triperspectivalism, one could says that Baptists consider the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15 to be “situational” and Presbyterians (rightly) consider it to be “normative.”
This is going to be the most drawn out and intensive podcast that I’ll ever listen to. Like Presbytery on the go. I’m thrilled
I am looking forward to having a way of getting familiar with the BCO on audio. After hearing a reference to Vos Group, I'm interested to see if these are some old school presbyterians.
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A thoughtful look at Presbyterian church governance, polity, and procedure framed around real-world governance challenges and officer training. Episodes frequently explore the Book of Church Order (BCO), appeals, complaints, and records management, often featuring pastors, elders, and governance experts who share practical frameworks for church leadership and accountability. The show probably stands out for its grounded, clerical-sphere discussions, accessible explanations of complex polity topics, and a steady stream of guest insights from PCA-affiliated leaders. Potential listeners include church leaders, lay officers, and anyone curious about how Presbyterian governance actually works in practice.
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