Polity Matters
A podcast on the foundations of Presbyterian Church government. Hosted by Scott Edburg, Jared Nelson, and Ben Ratliff.
Episodes
78 episodes
72. Story Time with Steve (BCO 31 part one)
Ben, Jared, and Scott are joined by Steve Tipton to dive into BCO 31, which outlines the key players and procedures involved in formal judicial processes within the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). They start off with a bit of fun...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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1:04:11
71. Pure Hypothetical (BCO 30)
In this episode of Polity Matters, hosts Ben Ratliff, Jared Nelson, and Scott Edberg welcome Dr. Guy Waters of Reformed Theological Seminary to discuss Chapter 30 of the PCA Book ...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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55:15
70. Just Give Me Another Hour (BCO 29)
In this episode of Polity Matters, hosts Ben Ratliff, Jared Nelson, and Scott Edberg welcome Ruling Elder John Bise to discuss Chapter 29 of the PCA Book of Church Order: Offenses. The conversation tackles the dist...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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35:26
69. The Jared Nelson Memorial Episode (BCO 28)
Ben, Jared, and Scott are joined by Steve Tipton --the fourth polity bro-- to discuss BCO 28: Disciplining of Non-communing Members.
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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52:30
68. Chapter 27 is Chiastic (BCO 27)
Steve Dowling joins Ben, Jared, and Scott to discuss BCO 27 on the nature, subjects, and ends of church discipline.
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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1:06:01
67. Procedural Checklist (w/T. David Gordon)
Procedural Checklist for PCA BCO Rules of Discipline
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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57:24
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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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