The Westminster Standard

The Westminster Standard

Ryan Biese
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Taal EN
Afleveringen 143
Laatste 21.09.2026

This podcast seeks to highlight, support, and encourage pastoral and confessional accountability in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) by raising awareness of the beauty of the Reformed Faith and the teaching of the Scripture as summarized in the Westminster Standards. It is the official podcast of Jude 3 & the PCA.

Afleveringen

  • 407. Are Ordained Elders Sufficient for the PCA? 21.09.2026 1u 1min
    In a struggle session with TE Zach Garris, we hear about his concerns with the "Alongside Caregiver" model articulated by the book of the same name published by PCA CDM. https://jude3pca.org/review-of-alongside-care/
  • 406. Critiquing Kinism 14.09.2026 59min
    TE Ben Dunson overviews a biblical critique of Kinism. https://confessional.org/articles/2026/a-critique-of-kinism
  • 405. Terry Carnes and the PCA’s Confessional Resurgence 31.08.2026 1u 17min
    Ryan Biese and Ken Wojnarowski interview PCA ruling elder Terry Carnes about his conversion from nominal Christianity, his former missionary and pastoral ministry, and his present service in the church courts. Carnes explains why increased ruling-elder participation has helped draw the PCA back toward confessional accountability. The conversation centers on his General Assembly speech opposing images of Christ as contrary to the Second Commandment, insisting that Christ’s glory and truth cannot be captured by man-made depictions. The guests also discuss subscription, legitimate exceptions, family-integrated worship, children’s capacity to receive preaching, and the proper balance among grassroots government, liberty of conscience, and ecclesiastical accountability.
  • 404. Deceived: how feminism has ruined women 24.08.2026 39min
    Les Lanphere discusses his next documentary project: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brokenstonestudio/deceived-the-ruin-of-the-modern-woman?utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1dennhbgtvs4q&fbclid=IwY2xjawT1PFJwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAGJyaWQRMU9wZ2NDY3Bma1ZMZThrdHhzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEejZ2OWg8kwh2T1gHs6y3Lx33OGpctQUDuSe6AVPYhtrdA8qa9jS0vYXELFNg_aem_mrgt_xwgp4XfBVaXsGeauw
  • 403. Setting the CN Record Straight 17.08.2026 1u 22min
    DG Hart and Sayour join to discuss the views of DG Hart.
  • 402. Exceptions Are Not Revisions 10.08.2026 1u 5min
    TEs Thomas Rickard and Philip Ryan join to defend the historic confessionalism of the PCA against novel innovations. https://jude3pca.org/what-does-an-exception-actually-permit/
  • 401. Upholding Confessional Subscription 03.08.2026 1u 4min
    TE Philip Ryan articulates the historic position of the PCA regarding confessional subscription and contrasts it with the innovative and ungrammatical approach of the Alliance for Mission and Renewal. https://pcapolity.com/2026/07/10/good-faith-subscription-the-future-of-doctrine-in-the-pca/
  • 344. Was Phoebe a Deacon? 20.07.2026 46min
    TEs Ben Dunson and David Barry join to analyze the dissent regarding women deacons and discuss Dr Barry's article on the likelihood Phoebe was a deacon.Barry's article: https://jude3pca.org/possibility-probability-or-certainty/
  • 343. GA Accomplishments, Challenges & Oversights 06.07.2026 1u 18min
    Jackson Lin, Nate Xanders & Ken Wojnarowski join the program to reflect on the acts & deliverances of the #PCAGA as well as the work deferred to next year.
  • 342. Duncan & Lin: Reflections on PCAGA53 30.06.2026 59min
    Moderator RE Mel Duncan and TE Jackson Lin discuss their reflections and hopes following the 53rd PCA General Assembly. From the infamous voting clicker meltdown that turned “OK” into a four-letter word, to moments of genuine unity, sharp debate, and gospel progress, they give the inside story on what really happened in Louisville.Was this the “Cheeseburgers and Clickergate” Assembly? You decide.The Westminster Standard Podcast | Episode 342 | Jude 3 & the PCA
  • 341. GA53 Speeches of Significance 26.06.2026 1u 52min
    Reflection on the work of PCA GA 53 and several speeches from the Assembly
  • 340. Overtures Rundown PCA GA 53 23.06.2026 43min
    RE BL Peters, TEs Ken Wojnarowski, Thomas Rickard, and Mrs Seth Miller join to analyze some of the work of the Overtures Committee on Monday.
  • 339. Rural Church Planting in the PCA 22.06.2026 50min
    In this episode, Ryan Biese sits down with Josh Reagan, church planter and organizing pastor of FPC Ellijay (a PCA work in Ellijay, Georgia).Josh shares his powerful testimony of coming out of years of addiction, rebellion, and spiritual darkness through the gospel of Jesus Christ. He also walks through his journey from the Southern Baptist Convention into the PCA, the impact of covenant theology on his life and ministry, and how he is intentionally building his church plant around the Westminster Standards as a philosophy of ministry.In this conversation we discuss:Josh’s testimony of addiction, conversion, and freedom in ChristHow covenant theology and the Westminster Standards transformed his understanding of the gospel and the churchUsing the Shorter Catechism in worship and discipleshipThe challenges and joys of planting a confessional Presbyterian church in rural North GeorgiaWhy the Westminster Standards are meant to shape not just what we believe, but how we live and ministerThis is an encouraging conversation about redemption, confessional fidelity, and faithful ministry in a small-town setting.FPC Ellijay (Ellijay, GA): https://www.fpcellijay.org Contact: [email protected]
  • 338. David Strain & Sean Morris on the CN Committee Report 18.06.2026 1u 19min
    TEs David Strain and Sean Morris join to discuss the "Preliminary Report" of the Christian & Ethno-Nationalism Study Committee.
  • 337. RPR Matters of Substance 15.06.2026 1u 18min
    TEs Thomas Rickard and Ken Wojnarowski discuss the low points of this year's RPR recommendations and the importance of upholding the PCA's denominational standards.
  • 336. Steve Dowling Saves the Day 10.06.2026 49min
    RE Charlie Nave, Esq. shares his expertise to analyze the MNA Report to this year's PCA General Assembly. It appears under the previous coordinator there was a significant lack of financial oversight. Dowling's efforts to bring accountability, transparency, and independent investigation may help mitigate consequences and help restore trust.
  • 335. Christian Nationalism Report Analysis 05.06.2026 1u 8min
    TEs Ken Wojnarowski, Jas. Baird, and Scott Cook discuss the Affirmations Denials of the CN partial Report.
  • 334. GA Overtures Roundup 01.06.2026 1u 38min
    Considering a selection of the Overtures that will be considered by GA53. We did not consider any of the overtures being re-litigated this year or those covered by dedicated WSP episodes. TEs Jos. Pipa & Jason Piland; REs Matthew Lee, Tim Rice, and Jas. Eggert
  • 333. The 'Grassroots' PCA 29.05.2026 1u 14min
    REs Dave Cias and Bob Mattes discuss the health of the grass roots and how floor nominees promote both a healthy and unified PCA.
  • 332. Deviant to Devoted 25.05.2026 1u 2min
    TE Ken Wojnarowski and Chuck Murphy join the program to discuss the importance of genuine confessional subscription and fidelity. Ken tells how the Lord brought him from deviating from the PCA's confessional standards to embrace the teaching of the Church.

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