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The Reformatory
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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Episodes
The ReformatoryThe Church Of Personality
When churches unite around the personality of a man, bad things happen. As Christians, we have a better foundation on which to build our gathering. REFORMATORY…
The ReformatoryCan Christians Watch Horror?
In this ep, the guys talk about the recent video clip of Allie Beth Stuckey and her critiques of Christians enjoying all things spooky. REFORMATORY SHIRTS…
The ReformatoryWe Love The Arena
In this ep, the guys talk about the danger of having a primary focus on what divides you rather than what unites you in Christ. REFORMATORY SHIRTS…
The ReformatoryLive From The Pactum
The guys were able to get the mics up for a little post-Pactum episode. Sorry for the bad audio. REFORMATORY SHIRTS…
The ReformatoryWe Don't Need Your Book
In this episode we talk about Steve Lawson's return to the public eye and why we are concerned about it. REFORMATORY SHIRTS…
The ReformatoryEcclesiastical Rehab
When someone leaves a bad church, they usually go through a process we call "ecclesiastical rehab." How do we in the local church care for those going…
The ReformatoryWhy Are You Attending?
Why are you attending your local church? The reasons you attend will be the reasons you stay, but they will also be the reason you leave. Have a listen to this…
The ReformatoryLeadership Titles (w/ Special Guest Dr. Ed Romine)
Language is important, especially within the local church. In this episode, Josh is joined by Dr. Ed Romine to discuss their pet peeve of the hierarchical…
The ReformatoryThe G3 Scandal
In this ep, Josh talks about the recent G3 scandal and the warnings it provides to the local church. REFORMATORY SHIRTS…
The ReformatoryIs Seminary Necessary?
In this ep, the guys talk about whether or not they see seminary as a necessary thing for someone that wants to be a pastor. REFORMATORY SHIRTS…
The ReformatoryThick Skin & Soft Hearts
In ministry, it's important that pastors remain gentle toward those that need gentness and vigilant against that which would make them bitter. REFORMATORY…
The ReformatoryImprecatory Prayers
In this ep, they guys talk about the usage of imprecatory prayers within the Lord's Day service. REFORMATORY SHIRTS…
The ReformatoryWhy We Aren't Memorialists
In this ep, we talk about why we are not memorialists and how the Lord's Supper spiritually nourishes us as believers. REFORMATORY SHIRTS…
The ReformatorySteve Lawson & The Love Of Controversy
The realm of "christian social media" has a demonic level of love for controversy. It's gotta stop. REFORMATORY SHIRTS…
The ReformatoryIs The Local Church Man-Made?
In this episode we tackle the ever present argument that the local church is a man-made institution. REFORMATORY SHIRTS…
The ReformatoryYou're Not A Lone Wolf
In this ep, we talk about a great tweet sent out by Wes Huff regarding the importance of local church membership. REFORMATORY SHIRTS…
The ReformatoryMatt Chandler Has Bad Ecclesiology
In this episode, we talk about the video going around of Matt Chandler cancelling services for construction. Obviously we have thoughts. REFORMATORY SHIRTS…
The ReformatoryAre Small Groups Bad?
Why do small groups get a bad rap from a lot of people? Let's talk about that. REFORMATORY SHIRTS…
The ReformatoryIs Gen Z Protestant?
The boys are back after 2 weeks off and are talking about a recent headline from Christianity Today. REFORMATORY SHIRTS…
The Reformatory3 Reasons Why Local Church Membership Is Avoided
Why is local church membership so difficult for some people to enter into? How can we help those that are struggling with joining local church membership?…
The ReformatoryPeacekeepers vs Peacemakers
There is a large difference between peacekeepers and peacemakers. The local church needs those that understand the difference. REFORMATORY SHIRTS…
The ReformatoryA Word To The Young
Why does Peter exhort the young to submit to their Elders? Well let's talk about that. REFORMATORY SHIRTS…
The ReformatoryMail Bag
In this episode, Josh and Jack answer some questions submitted by listeners. REFORMATORY SHIRTS…
The ReformatoryGet Rid Of Your RBF
As reformed believers, we can struggle with letting the joy in our hearts be seen on our faces. We should care about that. REFORMATORY SHIRTS…
The ReformatoryCultivating Discipleship
Discipleship is very important in a local church and sometimes people don't quite know how to go about it. Spoiler warning, it's a lot easier than you think…
The ReformatoryGuarding Your Time
There are times in the local church where we need to be careful with our time. Especially with those that have an unrealistic expectation of what care looks…
The ReformatoryReformed Culture (Where We've Been, Where We Are, Where We're Going)
In this episode, we talk about the evolution of "reformed culture" and where we believe it is heading next. REFORMATORY SHIRTS…
The ReformatoryMy Church Blew Up. What Now?
How should we respond when our church is affected by unresolved sin? What are some things to remember when going through this difficult situation. Have a…
The ReformatoryCovenant Theology With Pat Abendroth
Covenant theology is often misunderstood and misrepresented. In this episode, Josh talks with Pat Abendroth (of The Pactum Podcast) and they discuss their love…
The ReformatoryNot All Church Hurt Is Church Hurt
How should we respond when people say they have been hurt by the church? That's the question we seek to answer on this episode. REFORMATORY SHIRTS…
The ReformatoryWhen To Pivot
Sometimes you need to know when to pivot in ministry. It doesn't mean that that particular ministry has failed, but maybe that the needs of your local church…
The ReformatoryFriendships Help Your Marriage
It's important for husbands and wives to encourage friendships within the local church. This will actually help your marriage. Have a listen and hear why…
The ReformatoryHow Often Should We Take The Lord's Supper?
How often should we take the Lord's Supper? Some say only once a month. Others say every week. Have a listen to hear our thoughts. REFORMATORY SHIRTS…
The ReformatoryAttenders To Members
How to we encourage the attendees of our church to become members? What happens when those same people refuse to become members? Have a listen and hear our…
The ReformatorySubmitting To The Local Church
Submission gets a bad rap in today's culture. Especially when it pertains to the local church. We think submission is a good thing. Have a listen to hear our…
The ReformatoryChurch In The PNW
Ministry in the PNW is a very difficult. In this episode, we talk about the challenges and cultural dynamics that play into this difficulty. REFORMATORY…
The ReformatoryThe Minnesota Protest
Last week we saw some protestors disrupt a local church service on the Lord's Day. This is both wrong and something that Christians should expect more of in…
The ReformatoryThey Want Your Kids
There are a lot of voices in the "reformed world" these days, not all of them are good. In this ep, the boys talk about the important role that the…
The ReformatoryKids In Service?
There's a lot of debate on whether or not kids should be in the Lord's Day service. We talk about both sides of the issue in this episode. REFORMATORY SHIRTS…
The ReformatoryYou Canceled Church?
It is a growing trend to cancel church on the last Sunday of the year. We aren't fans of that and we are gonna tell you why. Prepare for some angst…
The ReformatoryChristmas Riff Ep
Merry Christmas everyone! REFORMATORY SHIRTS: https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3AThe+Reformatory+Podcast&ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011 JOIN THE…
The ReformatoryPaul Washer And The Preacher
We know we're late to the party on this one, but we thought it was worth while talking about. REFORMATORY SHIRTS…
The ReformatoryConscience Dictators
There's a lot of folks out here trying to dictate the consciences of God's people. We don't like that. So we decided to do an episode on it. REFORMATORY…
The ReformatoryAdvent Plans
On this episode we do a little Thanksgiving recap and talk about what our churches are doing for Advent. REFORMATORY SHIRTS…
The ReformatoryRegarding Our Brother Sam
We have a rough episode today regarding the very grievous and saddening news regarding friend of the podcast, Dr Sam Renihan. REFORMATORY SHIRTS…
The ReformatoryConfess Your Sins To One Another
Is the practice of confessing your sins to one another a beneficial thing to do? Is there a way that we can take this practice too far? Have a listen and hear…
The ReformatoryCommuter Church
What happens when you live far away from the church you are gathering with? Should distance be a factor when considering a local church? Have a listen to hear…
The ReformatoryThe Reformation's Effect: On The Future
**Sorry about the bad mic quality on this one. We had a last minute change that messed us up.** We are wrapping up our series on the effects of the…
The ReformatoryThe Reformation's Effect: On The Individual
We are continuing our series and talking about the effects of the Reformation. This week, we are looking at how the Reformation affected the individual…
The ReformatoryThe Reformation's Effect: On The Church
We are continuing our series and talking about the effects of the Reformation. This week, we are looking at how the Reformation affected the Church…
The ReformatoryThe Reformation's Effect: On Scripture
We are continuing our series and talking about the effects of the Reformation. This week, we are looking at how the Reformation affected the Scriptures…
The ReformatoryThe Reformation's Effect: On Culture
Happy Reformation Month! We are starting our new series and talking about the effects of the Reformation. This week, we are looking at how the Reformation…
The ReformatoryCharlie Kirk Aftermath
A lot has happened in the last two week and not all the responses to it have been good. Josh and Jack have some thoughts. JOSH'S ARTICLE…
The ReformatoryYoung Adult Discipleship
Young adults in the local church are often a forgotten demographic. We need to change this and have a culture of discipleship that comes alongside them. Have a…
The ReformatoryWhen I Don't Desire Church
We all experience seasons where we don't have the desire to be with God's people. How should we respond when that is a reality? Have a listen to this ep and…
The ReformatoryWhat To Do With Non-Members
How do we interact with those that attend our church, but have not committed to the membership yet? Have a listen to this solo episode with Josh and hear his…
The ReformatoryThe Benediction
We are finishing our liturgy series with talking about the importance and purpose of the benediction. LIGONIER ARTICLE…
The ReformatoryThe Sacraments
Continuing in our liturgy series we are talking about the sacraments and their importance in the Lord's Day service. REFORMATORY SHIRTS…
The ReformatoryJ.C. Ryle Devotional
Jack is sick, so we are taking a quick break from our liturgy series to do something a little different. J.C. Ryle Devotional…
The ReformatoryThe Pastoral Prayer
Continuing in our liturgy series we are talking about the Pastoral Prayer and its importance in the Lord's Day service. REFORMATORY SHIRTS…