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presbycast
Presbycast is the podcast of Chortles Weakly and Wresbyterian. We're Presbyterian, and we take lots of umbrage. Decently and in order, of course.
Episodes
presbycastFathers & Brothers - "Nerds Gotta Nerd" - Dr. Scott Cook
Jim McCarthy talks with Scott Cook, who is the Senior Pastor of Oconee Presbyterian Church in Seneca, South Carolina. He is also the Visiting Professor of…
presbycast"The Presence of God" with Dr. Daniel Hyde & Demetrius White
In this episode of Presbycast, Wilson Van Hooser and Demetrius White talk with Dr. Daniel R. Hyde about his latest book, A Christian's Pocket Guide to the…
presbycastMothers & Sisters - "Christians Have Fun - A Bunch of PKs"
In this episode of Mothers & Sisters, Kerry Anderson sits down with some pastors' kids to talk about the unique joys and challenges of growing up in a ministry…
presbycastSermon: The Fruit of Gentleness - Dr. Sean Morris, Galatians 5:22
Dr. Sean Morris, senior pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Oak Ridge, TN, preaches a timely sermon on Galatians 5:22, "The Fruit of the Spirit…
presbycastFathers & Brothers - "The Transforming Power of the Gospel" - Pastor David Sanders
Jim McCarthy talks with David Sanders, who has served in full-time ministry since 1995 and was ordained in the PCA in 2008. He is the senior minister of New…
presbycastWalking Through Westminster - WCF 22 - Of Lawful Oaths & Vows
OPC pastor Chris Drew is our guide as we walk through the 22nd chapter of the Westminster Confession of Faith, "Of Lawful Oaths and Vows." Watch…
presbycastMothers & Sisters - "Never Say Never" - Kerry Anderson Talks to Kristin Pickett
Kristin Pickett is married to Jesse, pastor & planter of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church in Hilliard, FL.
presbycastHart, Clark, and Gordon on Machen's Concern for the Church and the Gospel
Drs. D.G. Hart, R. Scott Clark, and T. David Gordon react to a 1925 letter from J. Gresham Machen to a Southern presbyterian missionary. We talked about how…
presbycastMachen Day 2026 - A Letter to a Southern Churchman
For the 145th anniversary of Machen's birth, here's a reading, with brief comments, of Machen's 1925 letter to a southern pastor and missionary. Stay tuned for…
presbycastFathers & Brothers - "You Can Eat Without a Stomach" - Cancer Survivor Pastor Evan Gear
Jim McCarthy talks to cancer survivor Evan Gear, associate pastor at Independent Presbyterian Church in Savannah, GA. Special thanks to Nathan Clark George for…
presbycastThe Duncan Brothers - Mel, John, & Ligon on Loving the PCA & Presbyterianism
PCA elders Mel, John, and Ligon Duncan, three scions of an intensely presbyterian family, join us to talk about their love for the church and each other…
presbycastPCAGA Day Zero: The Kentucky Chainsaw Massacre (of Overtures)
First-time Overtures Committee member ruling elder BL Peters joins us briefly to review day zero of the 2026 PCA General Assembly in Louisville, KY, where the…
presbycastHappy 90 Years of the OPC & 10 Years of Presbycast w/Darryl & Chris
We celebrate 90 years of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church with pastor Chris Drew and ruling elder D.G. Hart, review the just-completed OPC General Assembly…
presbycastFathers & Brothers - "I Am My Father's Son" - Mel Duncan Talks with Jim McCarthy
Ruling elder Mel Duncan is the church administrator at Second Presbyterian Church in Greenville, SC. He has served his church, presbytery, and the Presbyterian…
presbycastThe ARP Report on Kinism & Race Realism with Ben Glaser & DeMyron Haynes
ARP pastor Ben Glaser and PCA pastor DeMyron Haynes join us to talk about the draft report on kinism and race realism prepared for the upcoming Associate…
presbycastFathers & Brothers - "Pray More" - Peter VanDoodewaard Talks to Jim McCarthy
Peter Van Doodewaard has served as the Pastor of Covenant Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Taylors, South Carolina for 18 years. Check out his excellent sermons…
presbycastMothers & Sisters - "The Helper Bee" - Kerry Anderson Talks to Ann Hall
Kerry Anderson talks to Ann Hall, the wife of a recently retired minister who served only two churches in his 42 years as a senior pastor in the PCA. Special…
presbycastThe Office Overtures - PCA's Year of Ecclesial Turbulence w/Jared Nelson & Patrick Sanders
Pastor Jared Nelson and deacon Patrick Sanders help us examine the 11 overtures submitted to this year's PCA General Assembly which concern the offices, some…
presbycastPresbyterians' Progress: Protestants and Patriots - D.G. Hart's New Book
Dr. D.G. Hart and OPC minister Nate Paschall join us to talk about (presbyterian) church, state, and history, and Dr. Hart's new book Protestants and Patriots…
presbycastMothers & Sisters - "The Lord Knows" - Theresa Dodson
Theresa Dodson is the wife of Rhett Dodson, pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Hudson, OH. She has a B.A. in Church Administration with an emphasis…
presbycastCan Revivalism Be Reformed? - R. Scott Clark & Wilson Van Hooser
We examine revival, revivalism, evangelicalism from a Reformed perspective with Dr. Scott Clark of Westminster Seminary Californian and Wilson Van Hooser…
presbycastFATHERS & BROTHERS: "A Certain Series of Events" - Pastor Josh Hinson talks w/Jim McCarthy
Josh Hinson is the Senior Pastor of Ortega Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville, FL. Check out his excellent sermons here. Also, be sure to register of GPTS's…
presbycastWalking Through Westminster - WCF 21, Of Religious Worship & the Sabbath Day
OPC minister Chris Drew helps us walk through the wonderful 21st chapter of the Westminster Confession of Faith, Of Religious Worship, and the Sabbath Day…
presbycastFATHERS & BROTHERS: "Presbyterian in the Foreground" - Stephen Spinnenweber talks w/Jim McCarthy
Stephen Spinnenweber is the Senior Pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville, FL. In addition to serving on the executive council of the Gospel…
presbycastReverence & Awe w/Aaron De Boer & Sean Morris
We talk worship with pastors Aaron De Boer and Dr. Sean Morris with special attention to liturgy and practicalities that promote reverence and awe with…
presbycastWorship and the Supper w/Harrison Perkins & Stephen Spinnenweber
OPC minister/prolific author Harrison Perkins and PCA pastor/author Stephen Spinnenweber join us to talk about the importance and frequency of the Lord's…
presbycastFATHERS & BROTHERS: "The Path of Providence"- Jesse Pickett talks w/Jim McCarthy
Jesse Pickett is the founding pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Hilliard, FL. You can hear his excellent sermons here. Be sure to register for Greenville…
presbycastMothers & Sisters - "There's a Place for Feistiness" - Emily Van Dixhoorn
Emily Van Dixhoorn (MAR Westminster Theological Seminary) loves Bible study and prayer, especially when shared with others. She regularly speaks at women's…
presbycastNothing New (Calvinist) Under the Sun w/DG Hart & Bob the Baptist
Our old friend Dr. D.G. Hart and our new friend YouTube sensation Caleb Bobrycki (Bob the Baptist) helped us think about connections between New Calvinism and…
presbycastRemembering Machen with Danny Olinger
OPC minister and historian Danny Olinger joins us to talk about J. Gresham Machen who died 89 years ago on the first day of 1937. You're bound to learn much…
presbycastMothers & Sisters - "The Church Became My Family" - Kerry Anderson talks w/Jordan McCarthy
Kerry Anderson talks to Jordan McCarthy, who is the wife of Jim, senior pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Statesboro, GA. She is a homemaking mama of…
presbycastFestivus 2025, This Time It's Ecclesial!
It's Festivus and it's Presbycast...what more could you want? Bishop Dan Borvan, Third Presbyter Chris Drew, Jim Cassidy, Sean Morris, and the voice of the…
presbycastFATHERS & BROTHERS: "The Trench Doves"- Geoff Gleason talks w/Jim McCarthy
Geoff Gleason is the husband of Lisa, father of 11, grandpa of 6, and pastor of Cliffwood Presbyterian Church in Augusta, GA. He is the author of "A Family…
presbycastMothers & Sisters - "And They Will Love You Back" - Kerry Anderson talks w/Sarah Cathcart
Kerry Anderson talks to Sarah Cathcart, a PCA pastor's wife in rural South Carolina. Friends, we invite you to the 2026 Confessional Conference with Greenville…
presbycastFATHERS & BROTHERS: "Delight In Christ Every Day"- Jason Helopoulos talks w/Jim McCarthy
Jason Helopoulos has been a minister of the gospel for nearly 20 years and is the Senior Pastor of University Reformed Church in East Lansing, Michigan. He…
presbycastTalking Culture, Politics, and Church with the Poli Sci Guys
Reformed academics Bill Reddinger and Philip Bunn help us make sense (as if!) of American political culture in 2025 and the challenges it presents to…
presbycastThe Next Big Issue in the PCA is Not New: Hands, Women, & Disorder in the Offices
PCA pastors Thomas Rickard and Jared Nelson, along with ruling elder Dave Cias, join our panel to examine the live issue of office, titles, and ordination. Our…
presbycastMothers & Sisters - "I Don't Make Jello Molds" - Kerry Anderson Talks w/Sharon Phillips
In this episode, Kerry Anderson speaks with Sharon, wife of Rick Phillips, Senior Pastor of Second Presbyterian Church in Greenville, SC. Friends, we invite…
presbycastNicene Orthodoxy - Dr. Sean Morris Preaches from Philippians 2:5-11
Dr. Sean Morris of Covenant PCA in Oak Ridge, TN preaches on the Christology of Philippians 2:5-11 at a special Nicene Creed-centered joint evening service of…
presbycastFATHERS & BROTHERS: "I Don't Have a Whip & a Hat...Yet" - Dr. Jonathan Master talks to Jim McCarthy
Dr. Jonathan. L. Master serves as President of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Dr. Master served in pastoral ministry in several congregations in…
presbycastKinism and the Church - A New Book by Drew Poplin
RPCNA minister Drew Poplin joins us to discuss his new book The Canvas of Creation - A Biblical Response to the Heresy of Racial Supremacy. PCA pastor Jared…
presbycastHeidelberg Catechism: A Historical, Theological, and Pastoral Commentary by Scott Clark
Dr. R. Scott Clark, author of The Heidelberg Catechism: A Historical, Theological, and Pastoral Commentary, joins us to talk about his massive new work. Dr…
presbycastOffice & Ordination in the PCA, an Elders Discussion
Two PCA pastors and two ruling elders join us to examine the sometimes controversial issues of office and ordination in the Presbyterian Church in America. Our…
presbycastCurrent She-vents: The Presbygirls Are Back...and They Have Lots to Say!
The hiatus is over—Sarah and Zoe are talking about personal, national, and denominational news as only they can. Watch…
presbycastMothers & Sisters - "When It's Not Perfect" - Kerry Anderson Talks w/Sandy Robbins
Kerry talks to Sandy Robbins about life in the church. Sandy is married to Carl Robbins, Senior Pastor of Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church in Greenville, SC…
presbycastIs the Lord's Day a Legalistic Burden, a Vestige of the Past?
Pastors Sean Morris, Nick Bullock, and James Ritchey join us to talk about the blessing, delights, and challenges of the Lord's Day according to Reformed…
presbycastFATHERS & BROTHERS: "Move Towards People" - Dr. Charlie Wingard talks to Jim McCarthy
Dr. Charlie Wingard has been a faithful minister of the gospel, serving PCA & OPC congregations in North Carolina, Massachusetts, Alabama, and Mississippi. He…
presbycastWhat Hath Westminster To Do With Rome?
An international panel discusses the Reformed and Rome, triggered by a recent PCA defection to the Catholic Church. Dr. Darryl Hart of Hillsdale College, PCA…
presbycastSermon: The Lord's Day, Heaven's Day - Seth Miller, Ex. 20:8-11
Seth Miller preaches about the Lord's Day from Exodus 20: 8-11 recently at Immanuel Presbyerian Church in Post Falls, ID. https://immanuelpca.org/ Watch…
presbycastWalking Through Westminster - WCF 20, Of Christian Liberty & Liberty of Conscience
OPC pastor Christopher Drew guides us through the monumental 20th chapter of the Westminster Confession of Faith. Watch…
presbycastNEW: Mothers & Sisters - "He Would Bring His BCO" - Kerry Anderson Talks w/Lynda Duncan
New to the Presbycast feed: Mothers & Sisters! Host Kerry Anderson interviews Lynda Duncan about life and ministry in the church. Kerry is the wife of Scotty…
presbycast"Isn't Grace Interesting?" - Dr. D. Ralph Davis Preaches on 2 Kings 5
Dr. D. Ralph Davis, one of the finest preachers, expositors, and commentators of our day, preached the gospel from the narrative of events involving Elisha…
presbycastBible Translations & Versions w/Josh Barzon
Author and designer Joshua Barzon joins our panel as we delve into the complex world of Bible translation and versions. Thanks to Sean Morris, Kevin White, and…
presbycastRiding w/CW: Casualties of Contemporary Worship
Live from the Presbaru on a rainy afternoon, Brad talks about the content of the article linked below—The Casualties of Contemporary Worship…
presbycastPost-PCAGA Panel: Worship, Race, and Brotherhood
Ruling elders Kerry Gilliard and Josh Torrey and teaching elders Jackson Lin, Ryan Biese, and Zack Groff joined us to talk about issues raised at the recent…
presbycastReports from the ARP & OPC Meetings w/Ben Glaser & Chris Drew
Ministers from the ARP and OPC, Ben Glaser and Chris Drew, join us for reports about their recent synod and assembly. We also discussed issues of kinism and…
presbycastThe PCA General Assembly That Was w/Mel Duncan & Nick Bullock
AI enhancement helped us overcome an audio disaster (which we explain in the intro and allows us to share this conversaton with long-time ruling elder Melton…
presbycastPCAGA Day Zero: The Overtures & the Vibe w/Matt Fender
RE Matt Fender discussses the actions of the overtures and assesses the tone and tenor of the proceedings on day zero of the PCA General Assembly, which…
presbycastRiding w/CW: An Unwelcome Letter to the PCA in Crisis
Live from the Presbaru—commentary on a former PCA minister's appeal to undo the action of accepting the Stated Clerk's retirement...and it comes at a very bad…
presbycastFATHERS & BROTHERS: Turning the Ear Into an Eye" - Dr. Neil Stewart talks to Jim McCarthy
Dr. Neil Stewart has served churches in the ARP and PCA for the last 22 years and is currently the pastor of the historic Frist Presbyterian Church in…