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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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The ReformatoryEncouragement To Members
With our first episode of 2022, we thought we'd go back to the basics. Why are members of the local church important? What does it look like to be a member of…
The Reformatory2021 Recap
Happy New Year Reformatory Family! We truly are humbled by all the support you have shown this little podcast for all this time. We are grateful for all of…
The ReformatoryChristmas 2021
From us at The Reformatory to you our friends and family, we wish you the merriest of Christmases. Mukwano Coffee: https://www.mukwanocoffee.com (Use promo…
The ReformatoryA Pagan Holiday?
Some folks just need to let people enjoy things. Thank you for coming to our Ted Talk. Mukwano Coffee: https://www.mukwanocoffee.com (Use promo code…
The ReformatoryMulti-Site Churches
Why are multi-site churches so popular? What are the pitfalls to look out for with a multi-site church? Who gets the brunt of the consequence with this…
The ReformatoryChrist In Every Sermon
What is the point of preaching? Does the Gospel get boring if it is in every sermon? What does it mean to find the Gospel in all of Scripture? All this, plus a…
The ReformatoryThanksgiving Special 2021
From us at The Reformatory to you in your homes, we wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for all your support and your listening to us for this…
The ReformatoryHow To Encourage Your Pastors
Ministry is a tough job. Fatigue and discouragement are very common experiences for anyone serving in ministry. As local church members, we have a very…
The ReformatoryWho's Your Favorite Preacher?
We hear this question asked a lot and are often perplexed how many people answer this with someone other than their own Pastor. Why is this? Why do we think…
The ReformatoryA Word To Young Pastors
In this ep, the guys give some practical encouragement and advice to those that are seeking to enter into the pastorate at a young age. What are the benefits…
The ReformatoryA Modern Reformation
In this final episode of our Reformation Month series, the guys talk about the need for reformation today and where they believe it would need to start…
The ReformatoryCatechisms & Confessions
In this 3rd episode of our Reformation Month series, the guys talk about why they love catechisms and confessions and why they believe they are valuable for…
The ReformatoryThe 5 Solas
In this episode, the guys continue their journey through Reformation Month and talk about the 5 Solas of the Reformation. What are the 5 Solas? What do they…
The ReformatoryWhy A Reformation?
It's Reformation Month at The Reformatory. This means we have a whole month of Reformation content. This week, the guys talk about why The Reformation needed…
The ReformatoryIt's A Riff Ep
This episode has everything. Sports, comics, cigars...Dan Cortese. It's a riff ep. Mukwano Coffee: https://www.mukwanocoffee.com (Use promo code…
The ReformatoryThe Gospel's Greatest Threat
What is the greatest threat to the Gospel? There is a lot of talk as to what that is and depending on the year, the answer seems to change. Does the Gospel…
The ReformatoryThe Cult Of Bethel
This episode has been long in the making. How should the local church view the phenomenon that is Bethel? What about their music? How can we, in good…
The ReformatoryDo You Pray For Your Leaders?
The guys are back with an episode that makes Josh grumpy. Do you pray for your leaders as much as you should? What if you disagree with the decisions your…
The ReformatoryThe Local Church In Afghanistan
In this episode, we give our thoughts on the horrific news coming out of Afghanistan and how the local church can best care for those affected. Mukwano Coffee…
The ReformatoryThe Centennial Episode
We made it folks. 100 episodes of The Reformatory. Give a listen as we reminisce on some of our favorite parts of the journey so far as well as our desires for…
The ReformatoryThe Multi-Service Church
Should churches have multiple services? What are some issues with the multi-service model? What should churches do if they want to move away from having…
The ReformatorySunday School & Small Groups
What is the difference between Sunday school and small groups? What are the benefits of both? What are some pitfalls that should be avoided? The guys talk…
The ReformatoryPurity Culture
We do our best in this episode to tackle the ever-contentious topic of purity culture and sexual sin. Is purity culture a good thing? How can we better love…
The ReformatoryWelcome To Our Ted Talk
In this whopper of an episode, we have an awesome talk with Ted Kluck. He's an author, podcaster, and he loves the local church (which is why we like him). We…
The ReformatoryLocal Church Dress Code
Should the local church have a dress code? How should respond to those that dress differently than us? Do those that dress casually care less about the things…
The ReformatoryTithing
What should the local church think about tithing? Is it still applicable for us today? Should we be thinking about it differently? What are some good things to…
The ReformatorySermon Stealing (Sort Of)
In this episode, the guys dip their toe into the recent kerfluffle going around the socials regarding plagiarism and sermon stealing. Except it's less about…
The ReformatoryIt's A Riff Ep
What do new employment ventures, bad marriage advice, Tarantino movies and bad Christopher Walken impressions have in common? This episode. It's a riff ep…
The ReformatoryLocal Church Friendships
Why should we have friends in our local church? What if I just don't get along with people that well? What if I don't see anyone in my church as "friend…
The ReformatoryCan I Love Jesus But Hate The Church?
Can we love Jesus, but not love His people? It is a question that is often asked out of pain or disillusionment. How can we love the Church when it is…
The ReformatoryShowing Compassion
We are commanded to show compassion as Christians. Are there any exceptions? What if someone is rude to us first? Why did Josh and Jack talk about politics at…
The ReformatoryA Theology Of Work
Work is important, but how do we do it without becoming consumed by it? What does it mean to bring God glory in our work? Is it ok to find our identity in what…
The ReformatoryCaring For Vets In The Local Church
How can the local church better care for hurting Veterans? Why did Mark Driscoll block Josh and Jack? The Reformatory has a meme page now? We get into all this…
The ReformatoryLocating Leaders
Your local church needs leaders. How do you find future leaders in your church? Why is it important to be cultivating those leaders from within? Mukwano…
The ReformatoryLocal Church Polity
What type of polity is the best in a local church? Is one some better than the others? What does Sam Elliot's mustache sound like? All these questions and more…
The ReformatoryThe Problem Of Self-Promotion
Self-promotion is simply ingrained in our culture. Is self-promotion a problem for pastors? What are we saying when we self-promote? What about when it happens…
The ReformatoryWhen To Plant A Church
How do you know when it's time for your church to plant? Is it just about numbers? How does discipleship play a part in that decision? The guys talk about all…
The ReformatoryWhat Should I Do When I Disagree With My Elders?
What should we do when we disagree with our elders? Do we blast them on social media? Do we do nothing? The guys tackle those questions while simultaneously…
The ReformatoryHow Not To Be A Theobro
In this episode, the guys talk about Bro-Jack's pro wrestling walk in, they talk about Josh's recent social media snafu, and they discuss the increasing…
The ReformatoryI'm Sage Stage Baby
What do summer foods, hating raisins and baptizing kids have in common? This episode. Mukwano Coffee: https://www.mukwanocoffee.com (Use promo code…
The ReformatoryThis Is A Riff Ep
The guys let their hair down in this episode and get casual. We got cheese sticks, we got weird dudes in public pools and we got Reformed Megatron. It's a riff…
The ReformatoryThe Atlanta Spa Shooting
The guys tackle the recent shooting in Atlanta and why we believe this is a local church issue. Our hearts go out to the families and we pray for healing to…
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Does This Card Give You Discounts At Denny's?
In this episode, the guys talk discuss if Jack is turning into an old man, they talk about how we should respond when we don't feel like gathering with the…
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She Said SBC Ya Later
In this episode, the guys talk about Jack's new look, Beth Moore leaving the SBC and how we should respond when leaders fall. Mukwano Coffee…
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R.I.P. Harambe
In this episode, the guys talk about the upcoming monster fight night King Kong Vs Godzilla, they talk about fundamentalism in the local church and Josh tells…
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Please Tell Me He Said "Naw Son"
The guys tackle the recent kerfuffle J-Mac started regarding religious freedom. This episode is basically a giant trigger warning. Everyone gettin slapped in…
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Jesus Loves You Tom Brady
In this episode, the guys try to explain what Anglicanism is and complete butcher it, Josh calls out Jared C. Wilson for his fanboyness and they discuss the…
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Church Hurt Revisited (Josh's Story)
Josh is up in this revisiting of our Church Hurt series. The guys also discuss Jack's dressing habits, Super Bowl Halftime Shows and Jack pulls the Vet Card…
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Church Hurt Revisited (Jack's Story)
In this episode, the guys revisit the topic of church hurt and discuss how to navigate the years after. They also talk about their wrestling years in high…
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Get Jiggy With It
In this episode, the guys talk about the importance of the local church in the lives of newlyweds. Josh also talks about the horrific expense at Jack's wedding…
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The Birds & The Particularities
In this episode the guys talk about why youth leave the Church, they discuss a Reformatory Road trip and Josh tries to get Jack to move up to Everett. Mukwano…
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It's A Riff Ep
Sometimes, the guys just feel like talking. They cover everything from "Big Eva" to the zombie apocalypse to The Mandalorian to whatever else they feel…
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Citizens Of Heaven (Bonus Episode)
The guys throw the mics up and discuss the most recent events at the US Capital. Mukwano Coffee: https://www.mukwanocoffee.com Patreon…
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We're So Boring Right Now
In this episode, the guys finish off their "Healthy Church" series, Jack finally explains what he means by "dark crystal," and they talk about…
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That Sounded Sexist
In this episode, the guys talk about "Big Eva," the continue their series and talk about membership and discipleship in the local Church and they throw…
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Christmas Special 2020
Merry Christmas one and all! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reformatorypod Twitter…
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This Way To The Gulag
The boys are back with the next episode in their 9 Marks series covering evangelism and conversion. Also in this ep, Josh talks about being the MC for Jack's…
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A Serious Discussion (Bonus Episode)
In this bonus episode, the guys get serious and discuss their concerns about some of the responses they have seen in the Church regarding COVID mandates.
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For Whom The Bell Tolls
In this episode, the guys talk about Josh's recent outrage at A&W, they discuss the importance of the Gospel in the local church and Josh goes full "muh…
The ReformatoryLike A Honeyed Ham
In this ep, Josh and Jack talk about their special relationship, they talk about biblical theology and its importance for the local church and they discuss if…