The Confessional Collective is a group of churches, pastors, church planters, and laymen who subscribe to one of the historic reformed confessions. We exist as a network for support, encouragement, and resources for those working to engage in theologically sound mission. Each week, we will discuss matters of confessional theology and mission with pastors, planters, and churchmen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week, Chris and Aaron discuss what it looks like to be a faithful shepherd in light of recent events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We're back! This week the guys take a look at Samuel Miller's sermon, The Importance of Mature Preparatory Study for the Ministry. Is seminary required? What about people who don't have that available to them as a resource? How do we navigate a world where it seems that everyone is an ‘expert'? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…
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What does it look like to live before the face of God? The guys discuss what this looks like regarding sanctification as well as the enjoyment and worship of God. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week the guys discuss the important privilege and responsibility of preaching the word. What should preparation to preach look like? Who is called to preach? How do you pronounce Brian Chapell's last name? We've got answers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week, the guys have a special guest from 20schemes in Edinburgh, Scotland, Sharon Dickens. She has been involved in women's ministry for over 15 years. She shares some wisdom on the why, the who, and the how of ministering to women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week, the guys discuss the qualifications for a church elder. What responsibilities does an elder have? What might disqualify one from eldership? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week, Aaron is in Middlesbrough, England visiting with Ian Williamson, the pastor of New Life Church. In this episode, they discuss the spiritual culture of England and more specifically, what it is like to plant a church in an urban poor area. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Alliteration reigns supreme in this episode! This week, the discussion centers around the importance of discipleship and church disciple, specifically in the local church. Are the guys taking on too much? You be the judge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What does it mean to do something “to the glory of God”? It's a phrase we toss around a lot, but do we really consider what that looks like. The guys discuss vocation, recreation, and the Indianapolis Colts new head coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why read biographies? The guys discuss the importance of this genre of books, and give some examples of books that have made an impact on their lives and ministries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week, Aaron and Chris are joined by two of our church planting interns, Malcolm Griswold and Eric Keel. They discuss the importance of Christian fellowship, and not just church potlucks. They also cover important topics such as: personalized license plates and the Super Bowl (fly Eagles, fly!). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i…
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This week they guys discuss the importance of the simplicity of worship (Word & sacrament) and how liturgy serves this end. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week the guys discuss the importance of prayer with the help of a short book by Michael Reeves called Enjoy Your Prayer Life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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After a long hiatus…the Confessional Collective podcast is back! Aaron and Chris spend some time catching everyone up on what has been going on and what the plans are for the future of the Confessional Collective. We hope you are looking forward to new ‘casts as much as we are! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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This week the guys look at repentance. It is a necessary part of the Christian life, but what does it look like? What is the balance between being crushed by guilt and presuming on the grace of God? We hope this is encouraging and helpful! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week the guys discuss faith. Specifically, saving faith in Christ, the object of our faith, as well as faith in the truth of the Word of God. They discuss the ordinary means of grace and the obedience that springs from faith in Christ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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This week they guys discuss the vital but often misunderstood doctrine of sanctification. What does sanctification actually mean? How do we avoid both legalism and license? What are the practical effects and outworkings of sanctification? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week the guys discuss the doctrine of adoption. Not only are we justified and made legally right before God, we are invited into his family as sons of God and co-heirs with Christ. We hope the discussion on this very important doctrine is beneficial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Justification by faith alone is a vital doctrine of the Christian faith, but where do people misunderstand it? What do we mean by the passive and active obedience of Christ? How does our justification impact mission? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week is about the “I” in TULIP; effectual calling. The guys discuss the irresistible grace given to the elect and the common push back against this doctrine. They also handle what the confessions have to say about the delicate topic of what happens to those who die in infancy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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This week the guys tackle free will along with the many questions that come up regularly in the discussion. Are we really free to make our own choices? If God is sovereign does that mean he is the author of sin? Why evangelize? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Chris and Zac were unavailable for this week's podcast, so Aaron sits down with a previous guest, Luke Potter. Luke is a church planter and professor at the University of Notre Dame. They discuss philosophy in relation to apologetics as well as the Lord's Supper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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This week the guys discuss Christ's role as mediator. The topic takes us into necessary discussion about the nature of Christ and who Christ is the mediator for (the elect), as well as his continuing roles as prophet, priest, and king. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week the guys finish their discussion on covenants. They discuss both baptism and the Lord's supper and how covenant theology effects how we understand and participate in them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week the guys begin to dig into covenant theology. They discuss the unity between the various reformed confessions as well as the differences. We are encouraged by the fact that though we differ in some respects (Baptists, Presbyterians, Dutch Reformed, etc.) we can meet in the hallways of our doctrinal beliefs and have beneficial conversation…
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This week the guys deal with the fall. How has Adam's sin effected us? How far has mankind truly fallen? The confessions have a lot to say on the topic, so does the world's culture. The two are diametrically opposed and dealing with the way they collide is important and practical. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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This week the guys discuss God's decree through acts of providence. They talk about how they have personally experienced God's providential care in their own lives. Scripture tells us that God is active and involved in His creation, working out His perfect plan. This gives us an incredible amount of peace within a turbulent world. Hosted on Acast. …
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This week the guys discuss creation. Questions about creation abound, and most of us have spent time thinking or discussing the topic. But which are the most important things to know? What does the Bible clearly tell us? Why did God create the world? How did he create the world? How can we interact with those who disagree with us? The guys also get…
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This week the guys discuss the decree of God. They approach it both theologically and pastorally, addressing questions that are commonly asked when people deal with the sovereignty of God such as: If God is sovereign, why evangelize? What about man's responsibility? Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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This week we continue our discussion of the doctrine of God. What does it mean that God is a Spirit? What attributes does God share with us and which belong only to Him? We also discuss some current events and what they say about how the culture views God. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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This week we begin our discussion on the doctrine of God. Is God truly knowable? If so, what can we know about him? It is a huge topic and we're just scratching the surface. Hopefully it will spark some thought, reflection, and worship in light of who God is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In our first episode with a new format, our hosts discuss the importance of Scripture. Why is Scripture dealt with so early on in each of the reformed confessions and what challenges do we face in our culture regarding the authority of Scripture today? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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This week Aaron talks with Zac Fisher from Monroe Michigan about what it is like to be a confessional believer serving at a non-confessional church. . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week's guest is Luke Potter, EPC pastor and church planter. He is the pastor of New City Presbyterian Church in South Bend, Indiana and is an adjunct professor at Notre Dame University. He and Aaron discuss planting in an urban poor/university context as well as what protestants may misunderstand about Catholics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…
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This week Aaron talks about worship and liturgy with a pastor of worship and liturgy, Chris Centola. Chris is a pastor at Oasis Community Church in Hesperia, CA. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#27 Enduring Suffering – Jeremy Roth
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This week Aaron discusses suffering and how Christians should walk through it in light of the gospel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We're back! This week Aaron sits down with Detroit church planter, Brian Evans. They discuss his journey to reformed faith and why he believes it is so important that solid reformed churches are planted in the urban context. Check out Brian's ministry at 5point7.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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#25 Summer Camp 2016 – Jerry Croyts
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This week, we're at summer camp. Aaron interviews his longtime friend, Jerry Croyts. Jerry is the pastor of 1st Baptist church of Howland, Ohio. They discuss what it was like for him to revitalize his church as well as the benefits of a week long, Bible-centered camp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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This week Aaron talks with pastor Joe Holland from Christ Covenant church in Culpeper, VA. The discuss the foundational importance of confessions to ministry, and specifically in church planting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#23 The Reformed Pub/Calvinist – Les Lanphere
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This week, Aaron talks with one of the founders of The Reformed Pub and co-host of the Reformed Pubcast, Les Lanphere. They discuss how the pub came about, the good that it does, and recent criticisms about it. They also discuss Les' new film project, Calvinist. This movie is already fully funded on Kickstarter, but all additional funds will go to …
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Today Aaron interviews a special guest about reaching a growing, yet difficult context. They address ways to engage the community in authentic and helpful ways. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#21 Biblical Manhood and Confessional Planting – Dr Richard Phillips
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This week Aarons speaks with author and pastor, Dr Richard Phillips. Dr Phillips is the pastor of Second Presbyterian Church in Greenville, South Carolina and is the author of many Bible commentaries and other theological works. In the podcast, we discuss his book on biblical manhood, The Masculine Mandate, as well as what it was like to plant a da…
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#20 Interviewer to Interviewed – Aaron Carr
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This week Aaron is the one being interviewed. Several people have asked to hear a bit more about our host, so we have obliged. Learn about his background and what led him to start the Confessional Collective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#19 The Presbytery Inn – Devan Meade
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This week Aaron talks with the Sole Proprietor of The Presbytery Inn, Devan Meade. Devan is also part of the Reformed Collective and the Reformed Pub. They discuss what it looks like to be an educated layman in the church as well as what the Inn is all about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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#18 Rural Church Revitalization – Tanner Cline
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This week Aaron talks with his old friend, Tanner Cline, about what church revitalization in a rural context is like. Tanner is the pastor of Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Covington, GA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#17 Race Issues in the Church – Jemar Tisby
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This week Aaron talks with Jemar Tisby, the president of the Reformed African American Network. They discuss race issues within the church as well as what reformed worship looks like in a minority context. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#16 Planting, Education, and Two Kingdoms – Michael Beck
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Our guest this week is Michael Beck, pastor of Gracenet Community Church in Wellington, New Zealand. They discuss the state of seminary education in New Zealand as well as the US, methods for training ministry candidates, and two kingdoms theology. Check out Michael's church at gracenet.co.nz and read his blog at toleratedsojourner.com. Hosted on A…
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#15 The Road to Anglicanism – Henry Jansma
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This week Aaron interviews Dr Henry Jansma, an Anglican minster in New Jersey. He is also a regular contributor to the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals blog, Meet the Puritans. He shares his road through many denominations and traditions to the Anglican faith where he settled and planted All Souls Anglican Church in Cherry Hill, NJ. Hosted on Ac…
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#14 Staying Confessional – Adam Barr
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This week Aaron sits down with Adam Barr, pastor of Peace Church in Middleville, MI. Adam is also the author of Compassion Without Compromise: How the Gospel Frees Us to Love Our Gay Friends Without Losing the Truth. They discuss Adam's move from the Reformed Church of America to the Evangelical Presbyterian Church as well as the importance of how …
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#12 Confessional Church Planters – Chris Poblete
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This week Aaron talks with prospective church planter and author, Christ Poblete. Also on the show, is another prospective planter, JT Tarter. Check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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