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The Shorter Podcast
The Shorter, a podcast on The Shorter Catechism where 2 pastors take 20 minutes to confess their way through the 107 questions of the Westminster Shorter Catechism. Our goal for every episode is to demonstrate that The Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life.
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Bryan Chapell on The Lord's Prayer and his book Praying Backwards. Dr. Chapell has served as the President of Covenant Seminary, a pastor at a number of churches, most recently Grace Presbyterian Church, and is currently serving as the State Clerk of the PCA. You can learn more about Dr. Chapell and his ministry on his web-site
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
GET $5 from Westminster Book Store
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Guy Richard, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology and President at Reformed Theological Seminary in Atlanta, GA. They discuss Dr. Richard's book on prayer: Persistent Prayer
Resources mentioned in this episode:
New Blessings of Faith Series by P&R
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
GET $5 from Westminster Book Store
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to start this journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
Today's episode looks at question 98 on Prayer - What is prayer?
Check out Tommy's article on tabletalk
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Two great resources on Prayer: Persistent Prayer by Guy Richard, A Praying Life by Paul Miller, and Pray with Your Eyes Open by Richard Pratt
Get $5 from Westminster Books
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Guy Waters, Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS. They discuss Questions 96-97 of the Shorter Catechism concerning the Lord's Supper.
Check out Dr. Waters great book on the Lord's Supper from Crossway
Get This New Book on The Shorter Catechism: Something Worth Living For by Randall Greenwald
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
GET $5 OFF your Order from Westminster Bookstore
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Guy Richard, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology and President at Reformed Theological Seminary in Atlanta, GA. They discuss Dr. Richard's book on Baptism: Answers to Common Questions
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Covenantal Baptism by Jason Helopoulos
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
GET $5 from Westminster Book Store
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to start this journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
Today's episode looks at question 94-95 on the Sacraments
Check out Tommy's article on tabletalk
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Two great resources on Baptism: Answer to Most Common Question by Guy Richard and Covenantal Baptism by Jason Helopoulos
Get $5 from Westminster Books
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Matt Howell for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Ian Hamilton former pastor at Cambridge Presbyterian Church and serves on the board of Banner of Truth and Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find Andy’s music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about this talented musician here: https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us
The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to start this journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
Today's episode looks at question 91-93 on the Sacraments
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Matt Howell for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Rev. Brian Habig, Pastor at Downtown Presbyterian Church in Greenville, SC, on the bible and preaching as a outward means of grace.
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find Andy’s music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about this talented musician here: https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
This week starts season 3 of our podcast as we consider the last part of the Shorter Catechism. In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen continue their journey through The Shorter Catechism by looking at Question 89 to 90
Resources mentioned in this episode:
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Mike Glodo, Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, FL. They discuss Question 88 of the Shorter Catechism concerning the means of grace
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Mike Glodo Article: Improving your Baptism and Sign and Seal
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
GET FREE $5 from Westminster Bookstore
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to start this journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
Today's episode looks at question 88 concerning the outward and ordinary means of grace.
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Matt Howell for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Sean Michael Lucas Senior Pastor at Independent Presbyterian Church in Memphis and Church History Professor with RTS. Dr. Lucas has written great books on Church History. If you want to learn more about Presbyterianism you must read On Being Presbyterian by Dr. Lucas. They discuss Questions 85-87 of the Shorter Catechism concerning faith and repentance.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
What is Faith? by Guy Richard
What Is Grace? by Sean Michael Lucas
The Grace of Repentance by Sinclair Ferguson
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
This week starts season 3 of our podcast as we consider the last part of the Shorter Catechism. In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen continue their journey through The Shorter Catechism by looking at Question 86 and 87 concerning faith in Jesus and repentance unto life.
Q. 85. What doth God require of us that we may escape his wrath and curse due to us for sin?
A. To escape the wrath and curse of God due to us for sin, God requireth of us faith in Jesus Christ, repentance unto life, with the diligent use of all the outward means whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of redemption.
Q. 86. What is faith in Jesus Christ?
A. Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace, whereby we receive and rest upon him alone for salvation, as he is offered to us in the gospel.
Q. 87. What is repentance unto life?
A. Repentance unto life is a saving grace, whereby a sinner, out of a true sense of his sin, and apprehension of the mercy of God in Christ, doth, with grief and hatred of his sin, turn from it unto God, with full purpose of, and endeavor after, new obedience.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Rev. Neil Stewart, Pastor at Christ Covenant Church in Greensboro, NC.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
GET $5 from Westminster Book Store
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to start this journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
Today's episode looks at the serious sin as laid out in questions 82-84.
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Matt Howell for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. J.V. Fesko, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS. They discuss Dr. Fesko's new book The Need for Creeds Today
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Creedal Imperative by Carl Trueman
Why Do We Have Creeds? by Burk Parsons
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
GET $5 from Westminster Book Store
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to start this journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In season 2 of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen will go through the second section of the Shorter Catechism and discuss the moral law/10 commandments.
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Matt Howell for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to Season 2 of The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to start this journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along. In season 2 of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen will go through the second section of the Shorter Catechism and discuss the moral law/10 commandments.
This episode we interview Dr. James Anderson from Reformed Theological Seminary on Christian ethics and the 9th Commandment
Resources
You Shall Not Bear False Witness by Dr. James Anderson
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and Matt Howell for the exit music. You can find his music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about this talented musician here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to Season 2 of The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to start this journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In season 2 of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen will go through the second section of the Shorter Catechism and discuss the moral law/10 commandments.
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Matt Howell for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to Season 2 of The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to start this journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In season 2 of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen will go through the second section of the Shorter Catechism and discuss the moral law/10 commandments.
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Holly Dutton for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to Season 2 of The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to start this journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In season 2 of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen will go through the second section of the Shorter Catechism and discuss the moral law/10 commandments.
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Holly Dutton for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to Season 2 of The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to start this journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In season 2 of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen will go through the second section of the Shorter Catechism and discuss the moral law/10 commandments.
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Holly Dutton for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to Season 2 of The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to start this journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along. In season 2 of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen will go through the second section of the Shorter Catechism and discuss the moral law/10 commandments.
This episode we interview Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn from Westminster Theological Seminary on the history of the Westminster Confession of Faith and the Catechisms
Resources
Reformed Theology in Full Harvest by Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find his music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about this talented musician here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to Season 2 of The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to start this journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In season 2 of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen will go through the second section of the Shorter Catechism and discuss the moral law/10 commandments.
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find his music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about this talented musician here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to Season 2 of The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to start this journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along. In season 2 of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen will go through the second section of the Shorter Catechism and discuss the moral law/10 commandments.
This episode we interview Dr. David Strain on the 4th Commandment
Resources
Why Christians Should Be Sabbatarians by Dr. David Strain
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find his music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about this talented musician here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to Season 2 of The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to start this journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In season 2 of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen will go through the second section of the Shorter Catechism and discuss the moral law/10 commandments.
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find his music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about this talented musician here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to Season 2 of The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to start this journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along. In season 2 of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen will go through the second section of the Shorter Catechism and discuss the moral law/10 commandments.
This episode we interview Dr. Carl Trueman from Grove City College on his new book The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self and the importance of catechisms.
Resources
The Creedal Imperative by Carl Trueman
The Carl Trueman interview from Crossway
Carl Trueman Reading Chapters 1 and 2 of The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self
GET $5 from Westminster Bookstore
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find his music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about this talented musician here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to Season 2 of The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to start this journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In season 2 of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen will go through the second section of the Shorter Catechism and discuss the moral law/10 commandments.
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find his music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about this talented musician here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to Season 2 of The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to start this journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along. In season 2 of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen will go through the second section of the Shorter Catechism and discuss the moral law/10 commandments.
This episode we interview Rev. Jason Helopoulos on the 2nd Commandment, Regulative Principle of Worship, and his book Let the Children Worship.
Resources
Sprit and Truth Documentary - Buy a Digital Copy on Vimeo or a DVD
Let the Children Worship by Jason Helopoulos
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find his music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about this talented musician here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to Season 2 of The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to start this journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In season 2 of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen will go through the second section of the Shorter Catechism and discuss the moral law/10 commandments.
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find his music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about this talented musician here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to Season 2 of The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to start this journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In season 2 of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen will go through the second section of the Shorter Catechism and discuss the moral law/10 commandments.
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about this talented musician here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to Season 2 of The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to start this journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In season 2 of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen will go through the second section of the Shorter Catechism and discuss the moral law/10 commandments.
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about this talented musician here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Rev. Les Newsom, Lead Pastor at Christ Presbyterian Church in Oxford, MS, on his recent sermon series on the 10 Commandments.
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find Andy’s music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about this talented musician here: https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to the first episode of season 2 of The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to start this journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In season 2 of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen will go through the second section of the Shorter Catechism and discus the moral law/10 commandments.
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Kelly Kapic, Professor of Theological Studies at Covenant College, on his book Little Book for New Theologians.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Little Book for New Theologians: Why and How to Study Theology by Kelly Kapic
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find Andy’s music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about this talented musician here: https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Rev. Randy Greenwald, Senior Pastor at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Oviedo, FL. They discuss Questions 37 and 38 of the Shorter Catechism concerning the benefits that christians received from Christ at death and the resurrection. Randy Greenwald is author of Something Worth Living For: God, the World, Yourself, and the Shorter Catechism.
Q. 37. What benefits do believers receive from Christ at death?
A. The souls of believers are at their death made perfect in holiness, and do immediately pass into glory; and their bodies, being still united to Christ, do rest in their graves till the resurrection.
Q. 38. What benefits do believers receive from Christ at the resurrection?
A. At the resurrection, believers, being raised up in glory, shall be openly acknowledged and acquitted in the day of judgment, and made perfectly blessed in the full enjoying of God to all eternity.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Something Worth Living For by Randall Greenwald (Randy's new book on the Shorter Catechism)
The Bible and the Future by Anthony Hoekema
The Weight of Glory by CS Lewis
Grounded in Heaven by Michael Allen
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen continue their journey through The Shorter Catechism by looking at Question 37 and 38 concerning the benefits that believers receive Christ at death.
Q. 37. What benefits do believers receive from Christ at death?
A. The souls of believers are at their death made perfect in holiness, and do immediately pass into glory; and their bodies, being still united to Christ, do rest in their graves till the resurrection.
Q. 38. What benefits do believers receive from Christ at the resurrection?
A. At the resurrection, believers, being raised up in glory, shall be openly acknowledged and acquitted in the day of judgment, and made perfectly blessed in the full enjoying of God to all eternity.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Burk Parsons, Senior Pastor at St. Andrews Chapel in Sanford, FL and a Teaching Fellow with Ligonier and Tabletalk. They discuss Questions 36 of the Shorter Catechism concerning the benefits of Christ that flow for the gospel.
Q. 36. What are the benefits which in this life do accompany or flow from justification, adoption and sanctification?
A. The benefits which in this life do accompany or flow from justification, adoption and sanctification, are, assurance of God's love, peace of conscience, joy in the Holy Ghost, increase of grace, and perseverance therein to the end.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
You can buy your own copy of the Shorter Catechism from Christian Focus at https://www.christianfocus.com/products?q=Shorter+Catechism&restrict=
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen continue their journey through The Shorter Catechism by looking at Question 36 concerning the benefits that flow from justification, adoption and sanctification.
Q. 36. What are the benefits which in this life do accompany or flow from justification, adoption and sanctification?
A. The benefits which in this life do accompany or flow from justification, adoption and sanctification, are, assurance of God's love, peace of conscience, joy in the Holy Ghost, increase of grace, and perseverance therein to the end.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Michael Allen, Professor of Systematic Theology of Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando. They discuss Questions 35 of the Shorter Catechism concerning the doctrine of sanctification.
Q. 35. What is sanctification?
A. Sanctification is the work of God's free grace, whereby we are renewed in the whole man after the image of God, and are enabled more and more to die unto sin, and live unto righteousness.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Devoted to God: Blueprints for Sanctification by Sinclair Ferguson
A Little Book of the Christian Life by John Calvin
Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoffer
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
GET $5 from Westminster Bookstore
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen continue their journey through The Shorter Catechism by looking at Question 35 concerning sanctification.
Q. 35. What is sanctification?
A. Sanctification is the work of God's free grace, whereby we are renewed in the whole man after the image of God, and are enabled more and more to die unto sin, and live unto righteousness.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
How Does Sanctification Work? by David Powlison
Devoted To God: Blueprints for Sanctification by Sinclair Ferguson
Christian's Pocket Guide to Grow in Holiness: Understanding Sanctification by JV Fesko
The Mortification of Sin by John Owen
What Are Justification and Sanctification by Guy Waters (An Article at Ligonier)
Set Apart to Die and Live by Burk Parsons (article)
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
GET $5 from Westminster Bookstore
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. C.N. Willborn, Senior Pastor at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Oak Ridge, TN and Professor of Historical Theology of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. They discuss Questions 34 of the Shorter Catechism concerning the doctrine of adoption.
Q. 34. What is adoption?
A. Adoption is an act of God's free grace, whereby we are received into the number, and have a right to all the privileges of, the sons of God.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Training Hearts, Teaching Minds by Starr Meade
Sanctification by Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary (Dr. Willborn has a article on Adoption in this volume)
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen continue their journey through The Shorter Catechism by looking at Question 34 concerning adoption.
Q. 34. What is adoption?
A. Adoption is an act of God's free grace, whereby we are received into the number, and have a right to all the privileges of, the sons of God.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
What Is Adoption? By Michael Milton
Adoption into God's Family from Ligonier (article)
The Family of God by Iain Duguid (article)
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Rev. Randy Greenwald, Pastor at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Oviedo, FL on his book Something Worth Living For: God, the World, Yourself, and the Shorter Catechism concerning the Shorter Catechism. This is a great book you should buy one for yourself and a friend.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Something Worth Living For: God, the World, and the Shorter Catechism by Randall Greenwald
Shorter Catechism Memory Cards by Great Commission Publications
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find his music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy here:
https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Guy Waters, Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS. They discuss Questions 33 of the Shorter Catechism concerning justification.
Q. 33. What is justification?
A. Justification is an act of God's free grace, wherein he pardoneth all our sins, and accepteth us as righteous in his sight, only for the righteousness of Christ imputed to us, and received by faith alone.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
A Christian's Pocket Guide to Being Made Right with God: Understanding Justification by Guy Waters
Teaching Series from Ligonier: The Life and Theology of Paul by Guy Waters
Justification and New Perspective on Paul by Guy Waters
What Is Justification by Faith Alone? by J.V. Fesko
Get This New Book on The Shorter Catechism: Something Worth Living For by Randall Greenwald
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
GET $5 OFF your Order from Westminster Bookstore
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen continue their journey through The Shorter Catechism by looking at Questions 33 concerning justification
Q. 33. What is justification?
A. Justification is an act of God's free grace, wherein he pardoneth all our sins, and accepteth us as righteous in his sight, only for the righteousness of Christ imputed to us, and received by faith alone.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
A Christian's Pocket Guide to Being Right With God: Understanding Justification by Guy Waters
Justification by Philip Ryken
The Greatest Issue We Face by RC Sproul - an article from Ligonier
Great NEW BOOK on the Shorter Catechism: Something Worth Living For by Randall Greenwald
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
GET $5 from Westminster Book Store
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Joseph Pipa, President Emeritus and Professor of Systematic & Applied Theology at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. They discuss Questions 29-31 of the Shorter Catechism concerning effectual calling. Dr. Pipa has written a helpful study guide on the Westminster Confession of Faith. The Reading Guide for Westminster Confession of Faith. Dr. Pipa has a great little book on the Lord's Day.
Q. 29. How are we made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ?
A. We are made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ, by the effectual application of it to us by his Holy Spirit.
Q. 30. How doth the Spirit apply to us the redemption purchased by Christ?
A. The Spirit applieth to us the redemption purchased by Christ, by working faith in us, and thereby uniting us to Christ in our effectual calling.
Q. 31. What is effectual calling?
A. Effectual calling is the work of God's Spirit, whereby, convincing us of our sin and misery, enlightening our minds in the knowledge of Christ, and renewing our wills, he doth persuade and enable us to embrace Jesus Christ, freely offered to us in the gospel.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Dr. Pipa's Reading Guide Through the Westminster Standards
Redemption Accomplished Applied by John Murray
Summary of Christian Doctrine by Louis Berkhof
Study Guide for the Westminster Confession of Faith by Joey Pipa
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen continue their journey through The Shorter Catechism by looking at Questions 29-31
Q. 29. How are we made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ?
A. We are made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ, by the effectual application of it to us by his Holy Spirit.
Q. 30. How doth the Spirit apply to us the redemption purchased by Christ?
A. The Spirit applieth to us the redemption purchased by Christ, by working faith in us, and thereby uniting us to Christ in our effectual calling.
Q. 31. What is effectual calling?
A. Effectual calling is the work of God's Spirit, whereby, convincing us of our sin and misery, enlightening our minds in the knowledge of Christ, and renewing our wills, he doth persuade and enable us to embrace Jesus Christ, freely offered to us in the gospel.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Sean Michael Lucas Senior Pastor at Independent Presbyterian Church in Memphis and Church History Professor with RTS. Dr. Lucas has written great books on Church History. If you want to learn more about Presbyterianism you must read On Being Presbyterian by Dr. Lucas. They discuss Questions 27 and 28 of the Shorter Catechism concerning the humiliation and exaltation of Christ.
Q. 27. Wherein did Christ's humiliation consist?
A. Christ's humiliation consisted in his being born, and that in a low condition, made under the law, undergoing the miseries of this life, the wrath of God, and the cursed death of the cross; in being buried, and continuing under the power of death for a time.
Q. 28. Wherein consisteth Christ's exaltation?
A. Christ's exaltation consisteth in his rising again from the dead on the third day, in ascending up into heaven, in sitting at the right hand of God the Father, and in coming to judge the world at the last day.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Person of Christ by Donald MacLeod
What Is Grace? by Sean Michael Lucas
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen continue their journey through The Shorter Catechism by looking at Questions 27 an 28 concerning the humiliation and exaltation of Christ.
Q. 27. Wherein did Christ's humiliation consist?
A. Christ's humiliation consisted in his being born, and that in a low condition, made under the law, undergoing the miseries of this life, the wrath of God, and the cursed death of the cross; in being buried, and continuing under the power of death for a time.
Q. 28. Wherein consisteth Christ's exaltation?
A. Christ's exaltation consisteth in his rising again from the dead on the third day, in ascending up into heaven, in sitting at the right hand of God the Father, and in coming to judge the world at the last day.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
PRE ORDER THIS NEW BOOK ON THS SHORTER CATECHISM
Something Worth Living For by Randall Greenwald
The Person and Worth of Christ by BB Warfield
Reformed Dogmatics, Vol. 3 by Herman Bavinck
Humiliation to Exaltation by RC Sproul - a short article
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Get $5 from WTS
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this bonus episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen define and discuss the importance and the wonder of The Kingdom of God.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Kingdom of God by Richard Pratt (a very little article)
The Kingdom of God by Richard Pratt (a video lecture from Thirdmill)
The Kingdom of God by Richard Pratt (a sermon)
The Coming of the Kingdom by Herman Ridderbos
The Kingdom of God and the Church by Vos
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find his music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy here:
https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
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In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Scott Redd, President of RTS in DC and Professor of Old Testament. They discuss Question 26 of the Shorter Catechism concerning Jesus as our king. Dr. Redd is the author of The Whole Imperative and hosts a podcast through RTS DC.
Q. 26. How doth Christ execute the office of a king?
A. Christ executeth the office of a king, in subduing us to himself, in ruling and defending us, and in restraining and conquering all his and our enemies.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Coming of the Kingdom by Herman Ridderbos
The Kingdom of God by Vos
Prophet, Priest, and King by Richard Belcher
A New Testament Theology by G Beale
The Kingdom of God by Richard Pratt - check out Third Mill, a great resource
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
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Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen continue their journey through The Shorter Catechism by looking at Questions 26 concerning Jesus serving as king.
Q. 26. How doth Christ execute the office of a king?
A. Christ executeth the office of a king, in subduing us to himself, in ruling and defending us, and in restraining and conquering all his and our enemies.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Dangerous Journey
Pray With Your Eyes Open by Richard Pratt
King of Kings by RC Sproul (article)
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We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Ben Shaw, Professor of Old Testament at Reformation Bible College in Orlando, FL. Dr. Shaw served for many years at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. They discuss Question 25 of the Shorter Catechism concerning Jesus as our priest. Dr. Ben Shaw wrote Ecclesiastes: Life in a Fallen World
Resources mentioned in this episode:
He Restores My Soul by Ben Shaw (Great little article)
The Christ of the Covenants by O Palmer Robertson
Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord? by Michael Morales
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen continue their journey through The Shorter Catechism by looking at Questions 25 concerning Jesus serving as priest
Q. 25. How doth Christ execute the office of a priest?
A. Christ executeth the office of a priest, in his once offering up of himself a sacrifice to satisfy divine justice, and reconcile us to God; and in making continual intercession for us.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Prophet, Priest, and King by Richard Blecher
The Christ of the Prophets by O Palmer Robertson
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We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Mike Glodo, Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, FL. They discuss Question 24 of the Shorter Catechism concerning Jesus as Prophet.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Mike Glodo Article: In Defense of the Ass: Is the Sermon a Relic of the Reformation PART 1 and PART 2
Mike Glodo Article on the Importance of the Church
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
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Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen continue their journey through The Shorter Catechism by looking at Questions 24 concerning Jesus serving as prophet.
Q. 24. How doth Christ execute the office of a prophet?
A. Christ executeth the office of a prophet, in revealing to us, by his word and Spirit, the will of God for our salvation.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of The Shorter Catechism
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Brandon Crowe, Professor of New Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary. They discuss Questions 21-22 of the Shorter Catechism concerning the incarnation of Jesus.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Was Jesus Really Born of a Virgin? by Brandon Crowe
Person and Work of Christ by BB Warfield
The Glory of Christ by John Owen
The Wonderful Works of God by Herman Bavinck
The Last Adam by Brandon Crowe
The Person of Christ by J. Gresham Machen
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen continue their journey through The Shorter Catechism by looking at Questions 21-22 concerning the incarnation of Jesus.
Q. 21. Who is the redeemer of God's elect?
A. The only redeemer of God's elect is the Lord Jesus Christ, who, being the eternal Son of God, became man, and so was, and continueth to be, God and man in two distinct natures, and one person, forever.
Q. 22. How did Christ, being the Son of God, become man?
A. Christ, the Son of God, became man, by taking to himself a true body and a reasonable soul, being conceived by the power of the Holy Ghost in the womb of the virgin Mary, and born of her, yet without sin.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Knowing Christ by Mark Jones
What Is the Incarnation? by William Evans
On the Incarnation by Athanasius
Was Jesus Really Born of a Virgin? by Brandon Crowe
Is Jesus Truly God? by Greg Lanier
An Introduction by Christology from Ligonier
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
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Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this bonus episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Rev. Jason Helopoulos, Senior Pastor at University Reformed Church in East Lansing, Michigan, on his book Neglected Grace concerning family worship.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Neglected Grace by Jason Helopoulos
Let the Children Worship by Jason Helopoulos
Family Worship by Terry Johnson
Training Hearts, Training Minds: Family Devotions Base on the Shorter Catechism by Starr Meade
First Catechism: Teaching Children Bible Truths (Great Resource)
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
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Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find his music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy here: https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. J.V. Fesko, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS. They discuss Questions 20 of the Shorter Catechism concerning the covenant of grace and election.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Sacred Bond by Michael Brown and Zach Keele
Economy of the Covenants by Herman Witsius
Growing in Holiness by J.V. Fesko
Word, Water, and Spirit by J.V. Fesko
John Fesko's Web-site
Reformation Heritage Books
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
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Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen continue their journey through The Shorter Catechism by looking at Question 20 concerning the covenant of grace and the doctrine of election.
Q. 20. Did God leave all mankind to perish in the estate of sin and misery?
A. God having, out of his mere good pleasure, from all eternity, elected some to everlasting life, did enter into a covenant of grace, to deliver them out of the estate of sin and misery, and to bring them into an estate of salvation by a redeemer.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Covenant of Grace by John Murray
Back to the Basics: Rediscovering the Riches of the Reformed Faith - a great book
What Are Election and Predestination by Rick Phillips
What is Predestination? by RC Sproul (this book is free on kindle)
What is the Covenant of Grace? article from Ligonier
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Matt Howell for our exit music. Matt was a former RUF Campus Minister and currently a PCA Pastor in Memphis, TN. Matt wrote songs on The Shorter Catechism to help aid memorization. You can find Andy’s music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy here: Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
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In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Hans Madueme, Associate Professor of Theological Studies at Covenant College. They discuss Questions 16-19 of the Shorter Catechism concerning the sin of our first parents Adam and Eve and the effects of sin.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Glittering Vices: A New Look at the Seven Deadly Sins and Their Remedies by Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung
Original Sin and The Fall: Five Views edited by J.B. Stump and Chad Meister
Audio Lectures from Covenant College by Dr. Hans Madueme
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen continue their journey through The Shorter Catechism by looking at Questions 16-19 concerning the definition of sin and specifically the sin of Adam and Eve.
Q. 16. Did all mankind fall in Adam's first transgression?
A. The covenant being made with Adam, not only for himself, but for his posterity; all mankind, descending from him by ordinary generation, sinned in him, and fell with him, in his first transgression.
Q. 17. Into what estate did the fall bring mankind?
A. The fall brought mankind into an estate of sin and misery.
Q. 18. Wherein consists the sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell?
A. The sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell consists in the guilt of Adam's first sin, the want of original righteousness, and the corruption of his whole nature, which is commonly called original sin; together with all actual transgressions which proceed from it.
Q. 19. What is the misery of that estate whereinto man fell?
A. All mankind by their fall lost communion with God, are under his wrath and curse, and so made liable to all the miseries in this life, to death itself, and to the pains of hell forever.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Sin and the Fall by Reddit Andrews III
The Sinfulness of Sin by Ralph Venning
Not the Way It's Suppose to Be by Cornelius Plantinga
The Enemy Within by Kris Lundgaard
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We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Rev. Jason Helopoulos, Senior Pastor at University Reformed Church in East Lansing, Michigan. They discuss Questions 13-15 of the Shorter Catechism concerning the sin of our first parents Adam and Eve. Rev. Jason Helopoulos in the author of these books: A Neglected Grace: Family Worship in the Christian Home, Let the Children Worship and The New Pastor's Handbook.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Imputation of Adam's Sin by John Murray
Human Nature in its Fourfold State by Thomas Boston
Boston's Fourfold State of Man by 5 Minutes in Church History (article and audio)
The Consequences of the Fall of Man by J Greshem Machen (article)
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Shorter Catechism Memory Cards
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
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In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen continue their journey through The Shorter Catechism by looking at Questions 13-15 concerning the definition of sin and specifically the sin of Adam and Eve.
Q. 13. Did our first parents continue in the estate wherein they were created?
A. Our first parents, being left to the freedom of their own will, fell from the estate wherein they were created, by sinning against God.
Q. 14. What is sin?
A. Sin is any want of conformity unto, or transgression of, the law of God.
Q. 15. What was the sin whereby our first parents fell from the estate wherein they were created?
A. The sin whereby our first parents fell from the estate wherein they were created was their eating the forbidden fruit.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Sin and The Fall by Andrew Reddit
Not the Way It's Supposed to Be by Cornelius Plantinga (GREAT BOOK)
Imputation of Adam's Sin by John Murray
Cosmic Treason by RC Sproul (Brief Article)
What is the difference between sin, transgression, and iniquity? by Ligonier (video)
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
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Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us
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In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Brian Cosby, Senior Pastor at Waypoint Presbyterian Church on Signal Mountain, TN. They discuss Questions 11 and 12 of the Shorter Catechism concerning the Providence of God. Dr. Cosby is Visiting Lecturer at RTS Atlanta. Brian is an officer (Capt.) in the United States Air Force Reserves and the author of over a dozen books, which can be found HERE. Brian serves as an assistant editor for The Gospel Coalition and editorial director for the Gospel Reformation Network.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
A Christian Guide to Suffering: How God Shapes Us Through Pain and Tragedy by Brian Cosby
God Willing by John Flavel
The Christ of the Covenants by O Palmer Robertson
Covenants Made Simple by Jonty Rhodes
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We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
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In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen continue their journey through The Shorter Catechism by looking at Question 11 concerning God’s works of providence.
Q. 11. What are God's works of providence?
A. God's works of providence are his most holy, wise, and powerful preserving and governing all his creatures, and all their actions.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Concise Theology by JI Packer
What Is Providence? by Derek Thomas (a nice little book)
Does Grace Grow in the Winter by Ligon Duncan
The Mystery of Providence by John Flavel
How to Mediate on God's Providence (article) by John Flavel
Reading God's Providence (article) by Nick Batzig
Providence: God in Control (video series) by RC Sproul
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Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us
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In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Dan Doriani, the Vice President at Large of Covenant Theological Seminary and the Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology. They discuss Question 10 of the Shorter Catechism concerning man being created in the image of God. Dr. Doriani is an author of many books, but their conversation focuses on his book Work: Its Purpose, Dignity, and Transformation published by P & R Publishing.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Work by Dan Doriani
12 Basic Principles for Faith and Work by Dan Doriani
Designed with Dignity by Richard Pratt
The Call by Os Guinness
Visions of Vocation by Steve Garber
Creation Regained by Al Waters
Discerning Your Call by Timothy Keller
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We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
E12 - Q9 & Q10: What Is the Work of Creation?
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In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen continue their journey through The Shorter Catechism by looking at Questions 9 and 10 concerning the doctrine of creation and human beings being created in the image of God.
Q. 9. What is the work of creation?
A. The work of creation is God's making all things of nothing, by the word of his power, in the space of six days, and all very good.
Q. 10. How did God create man?
A. God created man male and female, after his own image, in knowledge, righteousness and holiness, with dominion over the creatures.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Shorter Catechism Project
Designed With Dignity by Richard Pratt
Created in the Image of God by Anthony Hoekema
Darwin on Trail by Phillip Johnson
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We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Terry Johnson from IPC in Savannah, GA on his book Catechizing Our Children published by Banner of Truth. Tommy and Stephen take a break on walking through the catechism to give you this bonus episode on the importance and practice of catechizing your children.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Catechizing Our Children by Terry Johnson
Family Worship by Terry Johnson
Shorter Catechism Study by Terry Johnson from IPC
The Value of Learning the Shorter Catechism by John Murray
Method of Prayer by Matthew Henry
Training Hearts, Teaching Minds by Starr Meade
Ask Me Whoo (First Catechism) put to music by Holly Dutton (We have these playing all the time for our children.) Here is her Spotify Link. I know her songs are on Amazon Music as well.
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Here is a $5 coupon to Westminster Bookstore
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find his music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Ligon Duncan, the Chancellor/CEO of Reformed Theological Seminary and the John E. Richards Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology. They discuss Questions 7 and 8 of the Shorter Catechism concerning the decrees of God.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Dr. Ligon Duncan’s Blog
Shorter Catechism Project Web-site
Some Great Resources from the RTS Web-site
Confessing The Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn
The Westminster Shorter Catechism by G.I. Williamson
Reflections on the Larger Catechism from Dr. Ligon Duncan's Blog
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We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen continue their journey through The Shorter Catechism by looking at Questions 7 and 8 concerning the decrees of God.
Q. 7. What are the decrees of God?
A. The decrees of God are his eternal purpose, according to the counsel of his will, whereby, for his own glory, he hath foreordained whatsoever comes to pass.
Q. 8. How doth God execute his decrees?
A. God executeth his decrees in the works of creation and providence.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Salvation Belongs to Our God by John Frame
Doctrine of God by John Frame
Systematic Theology by Louis Berkhof
Systematic Theology by Robert Reymond
Westminster Shorter Catechism by GI Williamson
The Decree of God by Derek Thomas (short article from Ligonier)
A Body of Divinity by Thomas Watson
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Matt Howell for our exit music. You can find Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Matt Howell at https://matthowell.bandcamp.com/album/the-mattechisms
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us
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Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Scott Swain, President of Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, FL. They discuss Questions 5 and 6 of the Shorter Catechism concerning the trinity.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Dr. Scott Swain’s blog
Dr. Scott Swain RTS Lecture on the Trinity
The Deep Things of God by Fred Sanders
The Triune God by Fred Sanders
Articles on the Trinity by Scott Swain and Fred Sanders
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Make a purchase with Westminster Bookstore and get $5 off.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen continue their journey through The Shorter Catechism by looking at Questions 5 and 6 concerning the doctrine of the Trinity.
Q. 5. Are there more Gods than one?
A. There is but one only, the living and true God.
Q. 6. How many persons are there in the godhead?
A. There are three persons in the Godhead; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost; and these three are one God, the same in substance, equal in power and glory.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Credo Magazine with articles by Scott Swain and Fred Sanders
The Deep Things of God by Fred Sanders
Salvation Belongs to Our God by John Frame
What Is the Trinity? by RC Sproul
Trinity Article by Sinclair Ferguson
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Terry Johnson, Senior Minister of historic Independent Presbyterian Church in Savannah, GA. We discuss Question 4 of the Shorter Catechism and Dr. Johnson’s book on the Identity and Attributes of God. Other great books by Dr. Terry Johnson: Catechizing Our Children and Family Worship.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Identity and Attributes of God by Terry Johnson
Knowing God by JI Packer
The Attributes of God by AW Pink
The Holiness of God by RC Sproul video series by Ligonier
The Holiness of God by RC Sproul
Shorter Catechism Videos by Dr. Terry Johnson
Sermon Series on the Attributes of God by Dr. Terry Johnson
Reformation Today Web-site
Shorter Catechism by Christian Focus
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen continue their journey through The Shorter Catechism by looking at Question 4: Who is God? They take time to discuss the character and attributes of God.
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of The Shorter Catechism
Resources mentioned in this episode:
A New Systematic Theology of the Christian Faith by Robert Reymond
The Identity and Attributes of God by Terry Johnson
The Attributes of God by AW Pink
Pray with Eyes Open by Richard Pratt
The Being of God by Thomas Watson (article)
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Michael Kruger, President of Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC. They discuss Questions 2 and 3 of the Shorter Catechism concerning the nature and trustworthiness of the Bible.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Dr. Michael Kruger’s Blog
Canon Revisited by Michael Kruger
Michael Kruger's Sunday School Class on Scripture
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Matt Howell for our exit music. Matt was a former student of Dr. Kruger at RTS Charlotte and wrote songs on The Shorter Catechism to help aid memorization. You can find Andy’s music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy here: Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen continue their journey through The Shorter Catechism by looking at Question 2 and 3 to consider God's revelation and the Bible. Please join the conversation and invite a friend to listen.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Taking God at His Word by Kevin DeYoung (great book on the Bible)
Shorter Catechism by GI Williamson
Scripture Alone by Michael Kruger
Know Scripture by RC Sproul
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen start their journey through The Shorter Catechism by looking at Question 1: What is man’s chief end?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Some Resources on the Shorter Catechism:
A Body of Divinity by Thomas Watson
The Westminster Shorter Catechism: for Study Classes by GI Williamson
A Good Confession edited by Greg Poole and Holly Mackle
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In episode 2 of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Rev. Greg Poole and Holly Mackle from Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, AL to talk about their devotional, A Good Confession, which is published by the Committee of Discipleship Ministries of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA).
Resources mentioned in this episode:
A Good Confession
Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church App: For Apple and For Google
Holly Mackle’s Books: Same Here, Sisterfriend and Little Hearts Prepare Him Room
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find Andy’s music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about this talented musician here: https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Welcome to the first episode of The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to start this journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.
In this very first episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen introduce themselves, the podcast, and the Shorter Catechism.
We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.
You can buy your own copy of the Shorter Catechism from Christian Focus at https://www.christianfocus.com/products?q=Shorter+Catechism&restrict=
Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:
Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com
Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/
Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us
Just a quick little welcome to this new podcast on The Shorter Catechism. The Shorter, a podcast on The Shorter Catechism where 2 pastors take 20 minutes to confess their way through the 107 questions of the Westminster Shorter Catechism. Our goal for every episode is to demonstrate that The Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life.