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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 ReformatoryDrisky And The Stronger Men Stripper
You know we had to talk about it. JOIN THE PODLUCK: https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod Visit us here: https://www.reformatorypod.com Mukwano Coffee…
The ReformatoryGrifting In The Name Of
There and many people and things trying to gain the affections of those within the local church. It's important we understand this and are on guard against…
The ReformatoryCan I Serve Too Much?
Is it possible to serve too much in the local church? What are the correct motives for serving? All this and more is in this episode of The Reformatory. JOIN…
The ReformatoryMake Room For Joy
It's important that we make room for joy in our lives. Why is this important? Have a listen to this episode and hear our thoughts. JOIN THE PODLUCK…
The ReformatoryHow To Find A New Pastor
Finding a new pastor can be a daunting experience, but what is the best way to go about finding someone to fill that role? Have a listen to this ep and hear…
The ReformatoryHow To Encourage Your Pastors
How do we encourage our pastors? It's probably not as hard as you think. Have a listen to this episode and hear our thoughts. JOIN THE PODLUCK…
The ReformatoryFat Pastors
Is someone disqualified from speaking on a certain topic if they have not mastered the topic themselves? We answer that question and more on this hefty ep of…
The ReformatoryPatreon Preview
Hey y'all! Jack is out this week and instead of just doing no episode, we wanted to give you a little something special. We hope you enjoy it. JOIN THE…
The ReformatoryTopical Preaching
Is topical preaching ever appropriate? What are the dangers of only doing topical preaching? Have a listen to the episode and hear our thoughts. JOIN THE…
The ReformatoryRules For Rebuking
Rebuking a brother or sister in Christ is never fun, but at times it is necessary. In this ep, the guys share 4 points to remember when having to rebuke a…
The ReformatoryPreaching Vs Teaching
Are teaching and preaching the same thing? Do they serve the same purpose? What are the differences between them? Have a listen to this ep and hear our…
The ReformatoryReformed Baptists & Transgenderism
The recent debate regarding whether or not Baptists can be Reformed revealed some pretty bad attitudes among some folks. We wanted to talk about the importance…
The ReformatoryA Response To Alistair Begg
There's an audio clip going around of Alistair Begg advocating for attending a transgender wedding. The reactions to it have been mixed. In this ep, we offer…
The ReformatoryEric Conn Missed The Mark
Those that saw the recent tweet by Eric Conn regarding Paul Trip will understand our concern with it. We thought it would be prudent to record an ep on it…
The ReformatoryLead Pastor (Revisited)
This is an ongoing discussion, so we thought we would dive into it again. What are the dangers of using terms like "lead" or "senior" pastor?…
The ReformatoryMail Bag
We thought it would be cool to start the year off with some questions from listeners. If you would like to be featured in our next Mail Bag episode, send over…
The Reformatory2023 Recap
Happy New Year Everyone! Thank you to all that have listened and stuck with us this year. Join us as we take a look back and take a look forward. Appreciate…
The ReformatoryBlue Christmas
The holiday season is one that brings much joy for some, and grief for others. How should we seek to help those in our local church that have a difficult time…
The ReformatoryHey, I'm Not Doing Okay
What do we do when we aren't doing okay? Do we isolate or do we reach out? The easy choice isn't always the right one. Have a listen and hear our thoughts…
The ReformatoryHow To Handle Rebuke
Rebuke is something that happens in the local church and it's important to know how to both give a rebuke and receive a rebuke Biblically. JOIN THE PODLUCK…
The ReformatoryPutting The "Fun" In Fundy
How should we interact with Christians that have different convictions than us? Why is fundamentalism so damaging to the local church? Have a listen and hear…
The ReformatoryThanksgiving Special
From our podcast to you, we hope you have a very Happy Thanksgiving. We are thankful for all you that listen. JOIN THE PODLUCK…
The ReformatoryI Don't Want To Go To Church
Sometimes there is no desire for the local church. What do we do in these times? Have a listen and hear our thoughts. JOIN THE PODLUCK…
The ReformatorySomething A Little Different
Jack is out this week, so here is something a little different. Hopefully it's better than nothing. JOIN THE PODLUCK: https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod…
The ReformatoryCharacter Matters
In this ep, the guys talk about the danger of platforming or locking arms with someone without talking into consideration their character. We hope it sparks…
The ReformatoryA Modern Day Reformation
As we bring Reformation Month to a close, the guys talk about what a modern day Reformation would look like in our churches today. JOIN THE PODLUCK…
The ReformatoryThe 5 Solas
Josh is back from the dead and ready to hit the ground running again. This week, the boys are covering the 5 Solas and their importance to the local church…
The ReformatorySemper Reformanda
It's Reformation Month! You know what that means. Reformation episodes all through October. Josh is nerding out right now. JOIN THE PODLUCK…
The ReformatoryParachurch Ministry
How should we view parachurch ministries through the context of the local church? What are some issues these types of ministries have? What is a better…
The ReformatoryLet's Talk About Acts 29 (Cont'd)
We wanted to do a followup to that last episode and provide some solutions to the issues that we addressed. We thought is would be best to not wait a week to…
The ReformatoryLet's Talk About Acts 29
This isn't a fun episode, but we believe it to be a necessary one. We believe this because we still have people in the A29 Network that we care for deeply…
The ReformatoryNo Time For Church
What do we do when life just gets too busy? Believe us, we know it happens. Have a listen to this ep and let us encourage you. JOIN THE PODLUCK…
The ReformatoryDifferent Convictions
How should we interact with those in our local church that have different convictions than us? It's a questions many of us have had to answer. Have a listen to…
The ReformatoryIs It Worth My Time?
In this ep, the guys talk about how we should decide whether or not a discussion or debate is worth our time and Josh shares his method on how he determines…
The ReformatoryIs Theology For Women?
In this ep, Josh and Jack talk about their thoughts on the new trend that says theological study is a men's only club. Spoiler warning, they don't like it…
The ReformatoryFoundational Discipleship
In this ep, Josh hates on kombucha, Jack is munchy and the guys have a casual convo about what they believe to be a good foundation for a successful…
The ReformatoryWhy Do We Love To Fight?
Do you ever get the feeling that we in the Church just love to fight? Why do you think that is? What is a better use of our time? Have a listen to this ep and…
The Reformatory200 Episodes Special (except it's ep. 201)
Can you believe we've been around for 200 episodes? We sure can't. It's all because we have the best listeners in podcasting. You all are so awesome. Thank you…
The ReformatoryReformed Catholicity w/ Nick Batzig
Unity among Christians is vital for the health of the Church and the mission of the Gospel. In this episode, Josh is joined by Nick Batzig as they talk about…
The ReformatoryResting In Christ w/Justin Perdue
We never outgrow our need for the Gospel. In this ep, Josh sits down with Pastor Justin Perdue to discuss the important topic of resting in Christ and His…
The ReformatoryIntroducing Calvinism w/Jeremiah Hurt
Calvinism is one of those topics that comes with a lot of baggage. How should we begin to introduce it to our local church in a way that doesn't cause more…
The ReformatorySingleness w/Dr. Ed Romine
The topic of singleness is one that comes with a lot of baggage and unhelpful claims. In this ep, Josh chats with Dr. Ed Romine to discuss the single person's…
The ReformatoryLocal Church Update
With Jack going on paternity leave, we wanted to do a local church update and see what's going on in each other's churches. Also, Josh almost dies near the end…
The ReformatoryWho Are You Listening To?
In today's day and age, anyone can have a platform. Especially those that shouldn't. It's vital that we use discernment when choosing who we allow to influence…
The ReformatoryShould I Go To Seminary?
There's a lot of debate surrounding the topic of seminary. Is it required to be a pastor? Does it actually do more harm than good? Have a listen to this ep as…
The ReformatoryCreating A Men's Ministry
Men's ministry is difficult, but you could be making it more difficult than it needs to be. Have a listen to hear our thoughts on how to get guys to hang out…
The ReformatoryDealing With Grief
Grief is something everyone has to deal with in one form or fashion. It's important that we as the local church know how to care for someone that is grieving…
The ReformatoryConsider The Cost
What are some things to think about before going into full-time ministry? Is it actually better to stay part-time? What are the pros and cons of vocational…
The ReformatoryWhen To Say No
Is it possible to commit to your local church too much? When is it appropriate to take a break from serving? Why do we have such a hard time taking breaks? All…
The ReformatoryWelcome to the Podluck (All Access Preview)
Hey folks! Just wanted to drop this and say that if you appreciate The Reformatory and want some extra stuff, consider joining the rest of the cool kids over…
The ReformatorySay The Words I Love You
The love we have for our local church family should be a real affection, not just an intellectual exercise. In the words of the late-great CCM band DC Talk…
The ReformatoryCity Or Rural?
Where should Christian's be focusing their efforts? Should we all move to the country because cities are evil? Should we focus primarily on cities because…
The ReformatorySlander
Slander is a serious problem for the local church and it's one that is not talked about enough. Let's change that. JOIN THE PODLUCK…
The ReformatoryChristian Nationalism And The Local Church
Christian Nationalism is a hot topic these days. What are some of the pitfalls with the local church being so politically focused? What is a better focus to…
The ReformatoryWho Is Wise Among You?
In this ep, the guys want to encourage those that are young in ministry with some practical advice on where true wisdom comes from. Spoiler alert: it's not…
The ReformatoryExtra-Biblical Qualifications
Following up with last week's episode, we talk about the problem of adding extra-biblical qualifications to potential Elders. Why do churches do this? Why are…
The ReformatoryJudah Smith And The 10%
Are Christians today still mandated to tithe? How should we view giving in the local church? Does Jack still have ties to the Sicilian mafia? All this and more…
The ReformatoryThe Pope Of Personality
What is the issue with local churches revolving around a single personality? Why is a true plurality of Elders important? Why do the guys have such a problem…
The ReformatoryHero Worship
It's been quite the week in the reformed world and we think it's probably a good idea to tackle an evergreen topic, hero worship. JOIN THE PODLUCK…
The ReformatorySeries Wrap Up
Join us as we wrap up our Back to The Basics series. CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.reformatorypod.com Mukwano Coffee: https://www.mukwanocoffee.com (Use…