
Polity Matters
A podcast on the foundations of Presbyterian Church government. Hosted by Scott Edburg, Jared Nelson, and Ben Ratliff.
Episodes
72 episodes
66. Motion to Reconsider: Assistant Pastors
In this special installment of Motion to Reconsider, we return to our interview with TE Adam Parker regarding his article on Assistant Pastors
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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43:50

65. The Sherlocking of Scott Edburg
In this special episode, Ben sits down with co-host Scott Edberg for an inside look at the history and future of the BCO Amendment Tracker—a project that started as a grassroots effort to bring transpa...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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33:39

64. Potentially Edifying (Ordination Questions with Groff)
In this episode of Polity Matters, Ben Ratliff, Jared Nelson, Scott Edburg, and special guest Zachary Groff take a deep dive into the ordination vows for teaching elders in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). The conversation explores the...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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1:29:20

63. A Heightened Sense of Americana (BCO 26)
In this milestone episode, Ben, Jared, and Scott conclude their journey through the Form of Government section of the PCA Book of Church Order. The discussion centers on BCO Chapter 26, which outlines the process for amending th...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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34:55

62. No Authority Over Your Assets (BCO 25)
In this episode of Polity Matters, we delve into Chapter 25 of the PCA Book of Church Order, focusing on congregational meetings. We discuss the structure, rights, and responsibilities of the congregation, including voting rights, quorum requir...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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45:06

61. Ten Pages of Minor Scruples (BCO 24)
BCO 24 Election, Ordination, and Installation of Ruling Elders and DeaconsScott's Superior Navigator's Reading Plan
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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50:59

60. Edburgs Don't Live A Long Time (BCO 23)
BCO 23 The Dissolution of the Pastoral Relation and the Procedure for Honorable Retirement
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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23:43

59. Mercenary of the Session (BCO 22)
Polity Matters with Adam ParkerAdam P...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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26:42

58. Good Faith Subscription with David Strain
Jared, Scott, and Ben are joined by David Strain to discuss good faith subscription in the PCA.David Strain
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:04:53

57. Listener Comment on BCO 21
Jeff Smith wrote in concerning BCO 21.
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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2:22

56. As the Prayer Goes Longer and Longer (BCO 21 Part 2)
Ordination services! Ben, Jared, and Steve finish up BCO 21.
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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30:01

55. [Insert Title Here] (BCO 21 Part 1)
Steve joins Ben and Jared to discuss BCO 21 on the Ordination and Installation of minister.
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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45:26

54. Your Ruling Elders Will Be Taxed Further (BCO 20 Part Two)
We jump right in to finish up BCO 20 on the election of pastors.
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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44:20

53. 🇺🇸 (BCO 20 Part 1)
Listen in as the guys begin their discussion of BCO 20 on the Election of Pastors.
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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22:39

52. Jared's Mythical Intern Checklist (BCO 19 Part 2)
Buy Me A Coffee BCO onlineOvercast podcast appPresbyter...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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39:46

52. The Whole Thing Is A Chonk (BCO 19 Part 1)
It's time to talk about licensure!PREPARING FOR LICENSURE & ORDINATION EXAMS by Chapell & Meek
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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44:49

51. Fantasy Presbytery (BCO 18)
The one where Ben comes out against youth ministers. And we talk about BCO 18.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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44:06

50. The Backslap of Fellowship (BCO 17)
It's a short chapter today as the boys jump into BCO 17: the Doctrine of Ordination.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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25:17

49. Just Meant to Shovel Manure (BCO 16)
It's all about being called to ministry! BCO 16 is here.Called to the Ministry by Ed Clowney
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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41:54

48. I Feel Lost and Alone (BCO 15)
We're back! Onto BCO 15! Support Polity Matters: buymeacoffee.com/politymattersRead along in the BCO
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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53:46

47. Happy Birthday!
It's our first birthday and we threw a party with some friends! Ryan Biese, Steve Tipton, and Fred Greco joined us for some fun and festivities as we celebrated this milestone. Enjoy!
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Season 2
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1:04:01

46. RPCNA Roundup
We are glad to welcome Nathan Eshelman to the show! He brings greetings and updates from the RPCNA.Nathan is pastor of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Orlando.
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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44:15

45. CRC Roundup
Scott and Ben catch up with Tyler Wagenmaker of the Christian Reformed Church, following their Synod meeting earlier this summer.
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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55:24
