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Presbycast is the podcast of Chortles Weakly and Wresbyterian. We're Presbyterian, and we take lots of umbrage. Decently and in order, of course.

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Latest Episodes

First-time Overtures Committee member ruling elder BL Peters joins us briefly to review day zero of the 2026 PCA General Assembly in Louisville, KY, where the committee dealt (sometimes harshly) with about half of the 91 overtures submitted this year... more

We celebrate 90 years of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church with pastor Chris Drew and ruling elder D.G. Hart, review the just-completed OPC General Assembly, and talk about 10 years of Presbycast with these men, two of our most prolific guests. A good... more

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" ch... more

ARP pastor Ben Glaser and PCA pastor DeMyron Haynes join us to talk about the draft report on kinism and race realism prepared for the upcoming Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church synod.

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Recent Guests

Darryl Hart
Historian and prolific guest on Presbycast
Westminster Theological Seminary / author
Episode: Happy 90 Years of the OPC & 10 Years of Presbycast w/Darryl & Chris
Mel Duncan
Ruling Elder, Church Administrator, Executive Council member
Second Presbyterian Church, Greenville, SC; Gospel Reformation Network
Episode: Fathers & Brothers - "I Am My Father's Son" - Mel Duncan Talks with Jim McCarthy
DeMyron Haynes
PCA pastor, speaker on the panel
Redeemer Presbyterian/Grand Rapids church
Episode: The ARP Report on Kinism & Race Realism with Ben Glaser & DeMyron Haynes
Peter VanDoodewaard
Senior Minister Covenant OPC
Covenant OPC, Taylor, South Carolina
Episode: Fathers & Brothers - "Pray More" - Peter VanDoodewaard Talks to Jim McCarthy
Ann Hall
Wife of David Hall, pastor
Midway Presbyterian Church (pastor) / Oak Ridge church history
Episode: Mothers & Sisters - "The Helper Bee" - Kerry Anderson Talks to Ann Hall
Patrick Sanders
host/guest who has done GA seminars on the diaconate
PCA
Episode: The Office Overtures - PCA's Year of Ecclesial Turbulence w/Jared Nelson & Patrick Sanders
Darrell Hart
OPC Ruling Elder, professor of American history (Hillsdale College)
Hillsdale College
Episode: Presbyterians' Progress: Protestants and Patriots - D.G. Hart's New Book
Theresa Dodson
Guest; wife of Rhett Dodson, senior pastor at Grace Presbyterian Church, Hudson, Ohio
Grace Presbyterian Church, Hudson, Ohio
Episode: Mothers & Sisters - "The Lord Knows" - Theresa Dodson
Scott Clark
Theologian; author; associated with Recovering the Reformed Confession
Reformed theological circles
Episode: Can Revivalism Be Reformed? - R. Scott Clark & Wilson Van Hooser

Hosts

Jim McCarthy
Host of Fathers and Brothers; associated with PCA and local Presbyterian ministry; multiple episodes featured.
Chortles Weakly
Co-host known for guiding conversations and introducing guests; central to show identity; frequent host across episodes.
Kerry Anderson
Host of Mothers & Sisters; participates in discussions about ministry and women's roles in the church.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 333 ratings
  • Get on with it

    Good podcast but 1/4 of each podcast episode is intro and chit chat. Have a purpose and get on with it!

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    Danjoz
    United Statesa year ago
  • How do reviews work

    Recent episode had a guy who would cough and yell randomly

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Speedy Swede
    United States2 years ago
  • Too Much Commiseration

    I love the theolog, interviews, and PCA news enough to give it 5 stars, but please just stick to that stuff. The silliness is a bit much, especially when discussing serious topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DrRayThe2nd
    United States2 years ago
  • Great music

    The eclectic music selections are unironically the best part of Presbycast. Usually a good assortment of guests, but I could do without hearing from RS Clark ever again.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    SamuelJTilden
    United States3 years ago
  • LOVE the Presbygirl discussions!

    Hi Sarah, I had the pleasure of meeting you at the most recent GRN in CLT. Since you mentioned it, I have been eagerly awaiting the second podcast with Zoe and Rosario! Thank you for using your time margin to bless others!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hestersc
    United States3 years ago

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The hosts balance theology with humor and a friendly tone, making dense topics approachable.
Audience often values doctrinal rigor and frank discussion of controversial issues.
Listeners praise deep dives into Presbyterian history and governance.
Some reviews note lengthy intros or lighthearted banter, but overall positive on content quality and guests.

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PCAGA Day Zero: The Kentucky Chainsaw Massacre (of Overtures)
Q: Are you in a hotel bathroom?
BL Peters replies with light humor about the reception, then continues with substantive remarks on the committee's workload and upcoming actions.
PCAGA Day Zero: The Kentucky Chainsaw Massacre (of Overtures)
Q: Are you there, BL?
BL Peters confirms connection and explains the day's routine, including the pace of meetings and the flow of business.
PCAGA Day Zero: The Kentucky Chainsaw Massacre (of Overtures)
Q: You got a minute?
BL Peters confirms he's on the line and ready to discuss the day's overtures, providing a firsthand look at the committee's progress and the present challenges.
Fathers & Brothers - "I Am My Father's Son" - Mel Duncan Talks with Jim McCarthy
Q: What does it mean for ruling elders to partner with teaching elders in ministry?
Mel explains that a healthy session requires diverse gifts among ruling elders, with teachers, pastors, and lay leaders collaborating in governance, teaching, and pastoral care. The partnership is practical and relational, not adversarial, and hinges on mutual respect, visibility, and shared mission within the church.
Fathers & Brothers - "I Am My Father's Son" - Mel Duncan Talks with Jim McCarthy
Q: How did the Lord call you into this ministry?
Mel describes a gradual but clear sense of calling rooted in family tradition, where his father's example and involvement in the church shaped his sense of belonging and duty. A pivotal moment came during high school and the early years of ministry when he shifted from contemplating a teaching elder role to embracing a ruling elder path, emphasizing service, governance, and pastoral care within the local church.

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A thoughtful, preacher-and-scholar oriented show exploring Reformed and Presbyterian life, worship, governance, and church history. Episodes span topics like kinism debates, diaconate and church offices, the regulative principle in worship, revivalism's place in modern practice, and personal ministry journeys, often balanced with humor and frank discussions about denomination-wide issues. Unique strengths include a focus on confessional standards, practical church governance, and a willingness to grapple with controversial topics while maintaining a cordial, folksy tone that appeals to clergy and lay listeners alike.

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