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The Reformatory is the podcast for the local church and by the local church. Hosted by Josh Lofthus and Jack Barry.

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In this ep, they guys talk about the usage of imprecatory prayers within the Lord's Day service.

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In this ep, we talk about why we are not memorialists and how the Lord's Supper spiritually nourishes us as believers.

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The realm of "christian social media" has a demonic level of love for controversy. It's gotta stop.

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In this episode we tackle the ever present argument that the local church is a man-made institution.

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Hosts

Josh Lofthus
Host focused on local church leadership and practical theology; known for accessible, humorous delivery and pastoral perspectives.
Jack Barry
Co-host, brings doctrinal clarity and warm banter; engages deeply in local church topics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 103 ratings
  • Request

    As a Gen Xer who listens to you guys I feel the need for a 80s/90s themed riff episode. Enjoy the content as usual

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    OneIsTheLonliestNumber
    United States2 years ago
  • Good Reflective Podcast

    Good thought provoking podcast about the need for the local church.

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    5
    Douglass Webb
    Canada3 years ago
  • Even Lutherans Like You Guys! (Or at least this one does!)

    Thanks for a great podcast gentlemen! I appreciate your love for the local church. I’m not pastoring now but so often as I listen to your show I find myself stopping to pray for my elders and pastors. Thanks guys and keep it up!

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    Brad Hoganson
    United States4 years ago
  • Great podcast

    As a stay at home mom I find Theological podcasts hard to follow while I juggle the day to day things. Although I have found The Reformatory extremely informative but still easy to listen to! I would definitely recommend it to anyone to listen to😊

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    Local Church Member
    United States4 years ago
  • Banger

    Banger of podcast right here. Come for the cigar recs. Stay for the thoughtful church talk.

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    Trenton081987
    United States4 years ago

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Fans appreciate practical church leadership guidance and candor, with some critique of banter at times.
Listeners praise the strong theological grounding paired with humor and banter.
Audience notes the show is approachable for church members and pastors alike.

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Covenant Theology With Pat Abendroth
Q: Pat, what are the practical steps for shepherding a congregation from dispensational thinking to Covenant Theology?
Teach the text first and foremost, use the covenantal categories judiciously, and let the bible drive understanding rather than labels; model the covenantal framework in preaching so people see how Scripture fits together, allowing them to adopt the perspective gradually.
Covenant Theology With Pat Abendroth
Q: Would you please give us a working definition of Covenant Theology and how it elevates the gospel?
Covenant Theology is a way of understanding the Bible's unified story from creation to redemption, centered on God's decree and the plan of salvation through Christ, framed by covenants like the covenant of redemption, works, and grace—emphasizing that the Bible is one story commentary on the gospel.
Mail Bag
Q: How should women engage more deeply with theology within Reformed communities?
Affirm that both men and women are called to study Scripture, push back against the idea that theology is reserved for men, acknowledge past blind spots, and encourage women's study through accessible resources and inclusive discussion.
Mail Bag
Q: What resources would you recommend for someone pursuing Reformed Baptist theology?
Key starting points include the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith, What is a Reformed Baptist? by Tom Hicks, and works by James Renihan, Richard Barcellos, James Dolezal, Pascal De Nault, and Fred Malone, with a note that these are approachable for non-PhDs and available on Founders or Amazon.
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Q: My question is in regards to serving in the local church after going through a bad church experience. Thoughts on how to faithfully serve while dealing with that fear.
Start small and slow, be candid with church leaders about your fears, and gradually plug into roles that build trust, such as greeting, ushering, or helping at the connect desk, while maintaining open communication with pastors and deacons.

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The show centers on practical theology for local churches, blending doctrinal discussions with real-world church leadership and pastoral care. Episodes often explore discipleship, church governance, membership, and worship culture through candid banter between two hosts who consistently emphasize shepherding a healthy, gospel-centered local church. A recurring strength is its approachable, humorous tone that makes dense reform theology accessible while staying rooted in scripture and local church realities; sponsorships and listener engagement are woven into episodes, underscoring a community-driven orientation. Noteworthy is the focus on practical church leadership topics—mentorship, membership pipelines, and crisis response—paired with pe... more

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