The Shorter

In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Bryan Chapell on The Lord's Prayer and his book Praying Backwards. Dr. Chapell has served as the President of Covenant Seminary, a pastor at a number of churches, most recently Grace Presbyterian Church, and is currently serving as the State Clerk of the PCA. You can learn more about Dr. Chapell and his ministry on his web-site

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

GET $5 from Westminster Book Store

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Guy Richard, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology and President at Reformed Theological Seminary in Atlanta, GA. They discuss Dr. Richard's book on prayer: Persistent Prayer  

Resources mentioned in this episode:

New Blessings of Faith Series by P&R 

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

GET $5 from Westminster Book Store

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

Check out Tommy's article on tabletalk

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Two great resources on Prayer: Persistent Prayer by Guy Richard, A Praying Life by Paul Miller, and Pray with Your Eyes Open by Richard Pratt

Get $5 from Westminster Books

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Guy Waters, Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS. They discuss Questions 96-97 of the Shorter Catechism concerning the Lord's Supper. 

Check out Dr. Waters great book on the Lord's Supper from Crossway 

Get This New Book on The Shorter Catechism: Something Worth Living For by Randall Greenwald

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

GET $5 OFF your Order from Westminster Bookstore

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Guy Richard, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology and President at Reformed Theological Seminary in Atlanta, GA. They discuss Dr. Richard's book on Baptism: Answers to Common Questions

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Covenantal Baptism by Jason Helopoulos 

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

GET $5 from Westminster Book Store

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

Check out Tommy's article on tabletalk

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Two great resources on Baptism: Answer to Most Common Question by Guy Richard and Covenantal Baptism by Jason Helopoulos

Get $5 from Westminster Books

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Matt Howell for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Ian Hamilton former pastor at Cambridge Presbyterian Church and serves on the board of Banner of Truth and Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. 

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find Andy’s music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about this talented musician here: https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Matt Howell for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Rev. Brian Habig,  Pastor at Downtown Presbyterian Church in Greenville, SC, on the bible and preaching as a outward means of grace.

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find Andy’s music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about this talented musician here: https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Mike Glodo, Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, FL. They discuss Question 88 of the Shorter Catechism concerning the means of grace

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mike Glodo Article: Improving your Baptism  and Sign and Seal

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

GET FREE $5 from Westminster Bookstore

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Matt Howell for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Sean Michael Lucas Senior Pastor at Independent Presbyterian Church in Memphis and Church History Professor with RTS. Dr. Lucas has written great books on Church History. If you want to learn more about Presbyterianism you must read On Being Presbyterian by Dr. Lucas. They discuss Questions 85-87 of the Shorter Catechism concerning faith and repentance.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

What is Faith? by Guy Richard

What Is Grace? by Sean Michael Lucas

The Grace of Repentance by Sinclair Ferguson

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

GET $5 from Westminster Book Store

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Matt Howell for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. J.V. Fesko, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS. They discuss Dr. Fesko's new book The Need for Creeds Today

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Creedal Imperative by Carl Trueman

Why Do We Have Creeds? by Burk Parsons

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

GET $5 from Westminster Book Store

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Matt Howell for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

This episode we interview Dr. James Anderson from Reformed Theological Seminary on Christian ethics and the 9th Commandment

Resources

You Shall Not Bear False Witness by Dr. James Anderson

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and Matt Howell for the exit music. You can find his music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about this talented musician here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Matt Howell for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Holly Dutton for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Holly Dutton for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Holly Dutton for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

This episode we interview Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn from Westminster Theological Seminary on the history of the Westminster Confession of Faith and the Catechisms 

Resources 

Reformed Theology in Full Harvest by Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find his music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about this talented musician here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find his music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about this talented musician here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

Why Christians Should Be Sabbatarians by Dr. David Strain 

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find his music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about this talented musician here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find his music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about this talented musician here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

This episode we interview Dr. Carl Trueman from Grove City College on his new book The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self and the importance of catechisms. 

Resources

The Creedal Imperative by Carl Trueman

The Carl Trueman interview from Crossway 

Carl Trueman Reading Chapters 1 and 2 of The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self 

GET $5 from Westminster Bookstore 

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find his music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about this talented musician here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find his music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about this talented musician here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

This episode we interview Rev. Jason Helopoulos on the 2nd Commandment, Regulative Principle of Worship, and his book Let the Children Worship. 

Resources 

Sprit and Truth Documentary - Buy a Digital Copy on Vimeo or a DVD

Let the Children Worship by Jason Helopoulos 

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find his music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about this talented musician here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find his music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about this talented musician here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about this talented musician here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about this talented musician here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Rev. Les Newsom, Lead Pastor at Christ Presbyterian Church in Oxford, MS, on his recent sermon series on the 10 Commandments.

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find Andy’s music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about this talented musician here: https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us

In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Kelly Kapic, Professor of Theological Studies at Covenant College, on his book Little Book for New Theologians.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Little Book for New Theologians: Why and How to Study Theology by Kelly Kapic

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find Andy’s music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about this talented musician here: https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us

In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Rev. Randy Greenwald, Senior Pastor at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Oviedo, FL. They discuss Questions 37 and 38 of the Shorter Catechism concerning the benefits that christians received from Christ at death and the resurrection. Randy Greenwald is author of Something Worth Living For: God, the World, Yourself, and the Shorter Catechism. 

Q. 37. What benefits do believers receive from Christ at death?

A. The souls of believers are at their death made perfect in holiness, and do immediately pass into glory; and their bodies, being still united to Christ, do rest in their graves till the resurrection.

Q. 38. What benefits do believers receive from Christ at the resurrection?

A. At the resurrection, believers, being raised up in glory, shall be openly acknowledged and acquitted in the day of judgment, and made perfectly blessed in the full enjoying of God to all eternity.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Something Worth Living For by Randall Greenwald (Randy's new book on the Shorter Catechism)

The Bible and the Future by Anthony Hoekema 

The Weight of Glory by CS Lewis

Grounded in Heaven by Michael Allen

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us

In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Burk Parsons, Senior Pastor at St. Andrews Chapel in Sanford, FL and a Teaching Fellow with Ligonier and Tabletalk. They discuss Questions 36 of the Shorter Catechism concerning the benefits of Christ that flow for the gospel.

Q. 36. What are the benefits which in this life do accompany or flow from justification, adoption and sanctification?

A. The benefits which in this life do accompany or flow from justification, adoption and sanctification, are, assurance of God's love, peace of conscience, joy in the Holy Ghost, increase of grace, and perseverance therein to the end.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

You can buy your own copy of the Shorter Catechism from Christian Focus at https://www.christianfocus.com/products?q=Shorter+Catechism&restrict=

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Michael Allen, Professor of Systematic Theology of Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando.  They discuss Questions 35 of the Shorter Catechism concerning the doctrine of sanctification.

Q. 35. What is sanctification?

A. Sanctification is the work of God's free grace, whereby we are renewed in the whole man after the image of God, and are enabled more and more to die unto sin, and live unto righteousness.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Devoted to God: Blueprints for Sanctification by Sinclair Ferguson 

A Little Book of the Christian Life by John Calvin

Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoffer

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

GET $5 from Westminster Bookstore

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

How Does Sanctification Work? by David Powlison

Devoted To God: Blueprints for Sanctification by Sinclair Ferguson 

Christian's Pocket Guide to Grow in Holiness: Understanding Sanctification by JV Fesko

The Mortification of Sin by John Owen

What Are Justification and Sanctification by Guy Waters (An Article at Ligonier)

Set Apart to Die and Live by Burk Parsons (article) 

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

GET $5 from Westminster Bookstore 

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. C.N. Willborn, Senior Pastor at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Oak Ridge, TN and Professor of Historical Theology of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. They discuss Questions 34 of the Shorter Catechism concerning the doctrine of adoption.

Q. 34. What is adoption?

A. Adoption is an act of God's free grace, whereby we are received into the number, and have a right to all the privileges of, the sons of God.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Training Hearts, Teaching Minds by Starr Meade 

Sanctification by Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary (Dr. Willborn has a article on Adoption in this volume) 

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

What Is Adoption? By Michael Milton

Adoption into God's Family from Ligonier (article)

The Family of God by Iain Duguid (article) 

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us

In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Rev. Randy Greenwald, Pastor at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Oviedo, FL on his book Something Worth Living For: God, the World, Yourself, and the Shorter Catechism concerning the Shorter Catechism. This is a great book you should buy one for yourself and a friend. 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Something Worth Living For: God, the World, and the Shorter Catechism by Randall Greenwald

Shorter Catechism Memory Cards by Great Commission Publications

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find his music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy here:

https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

A Christian's Pocket Guide to Being Made Right with God: Understanding Justification by Guy Waters

Teaching Series from Ligonier: The Life and Theology of Paul by Guy Waters

Justification and New Perspective on Paul by Guy Waters

What Is Justification by Faith Alone? by J.V. Fesko

Get This New Book on The Shorter Catechism: Something Worth Living For by Randall Greenwald

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

GET $5 OFF your Order from Westminster Bookstore 

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

A Christian's Pocket Guide to Being Right With God: Understanding Justification by Guy Waters

Justification by Philip Ryken 

The Greatest Issue We Face by RC Sproul - an article from Ligonier 

Great NEW BOOK on the Shorter Catechism: Something Worth Living For by Randall Greenwald 

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

GET $5 from Westminster Book Store 

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us

In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Joseph Pipa, President Emeritus and Professor of Systematic & Applied Theology at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. They discuss Questions 29-31 of the Shorter Catechism concerning effectual calling. Dr. Pipa has written a helpful study guide on the Westminster Confession of Faith. The Reading Guide for Westminster Confession of Faith. Dr. Pipa has a great little book on the Lord's Day. 

Q. 29. How are we made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ?

A. We are made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ, by the effectual application of it to us by his Holy Spirit.

Q. 30. How doth the Spirit apply to us the redemption purchased by Christ?

A. The Spirit applieth to us the redemption purchased by Christ, by working faith in us, and thereby uniting us to Christ in our effectual calling.

Q. 31. What is effectual calling?

A. Effectual calling is the work of God's Spirit, whereby, convincing us of our sin and misery, enlightening our minds in the knowledge of Christ, and renewing our wills, he doth persuade and enable us to embrace Jesus Christ, freely offered to us in the gospel.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Pipa's Reading Guide Through the Westminster Standards 

Redemption Accomplished Applied by John Murray 

Summary of Christian Doctrine by Louis Berkhof 

Study Guide for the Westminster Confession of Faith by Joey Pipa 

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us

In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Sean Michael Lucas Senior Pastor at Independent Presbyterian Church in Memphis and Church History Professor with RTS. Dr. Lucas has written great books on Church History. If you want to learn more about Presbyterianism you must read On Being Presbyterian by Dr. Lucas. They discuss Questions 27 and 28 of the Shorter Catechism concerning the humiliation and exaltation of Christ.

Q. 27. Wherein did Christ's humiliation consist?

A. Christ's humiliation consisted in his being born, and that in a low condition, made under the law, undergoing the miseries of this life, the wrath of God, and the cursed death of the cross; in being buried, and continuing under the power of death for a time.

Q. 28. Wherein consisteth Christ's exaltation?

A. Christ's exaltation consisteth in his rising again from the dead on the third day, in ascending up into heaven, in sitting at the right hand of God the Father, and in coming to judge the world at the last day.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Person of Christ by Donald MacLeod 

What Is Grace? by Sean Michael Lucas

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us