Best Ryan Biese Podcasts (2025)

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313. Charity & MNA Immigration Controversy 51:53

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TE Ken Wojnarowski joins the program to discuss recent holiday advice from the PCA's Refugee & Immigrant Ministry that was picked up by Conservative Twitter. Was the advice all that controversial? A judgment of charity suggests it was not, but does raise concerns when viewed in the wider context.

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312. The Westminster Overtures 1:26:48

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TE Thomas Rickard, clerk of Westminster Presbytery, overviews the 17(!) Overtures sent to PCA General Assembly from his presbytery.

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311. Does the PCA Need "Saving"? 1:01:16

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TEMatt Cline details his involvement in the #SavethePCA movement and the urgency of maintaining our polity with integrity in order to promote purity and peace in the PCA. https://x.com/MrMRCline

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310. Ordinary Means of Grace in Latin America 58:39

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TEs Andrew and Aaron Halbert talk about how God blesses and prospers the ordinary means of grace through church planting in Latin America .

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309. Threats(?) to the PCA 1:13:38

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REs Matt Lee and Justen Ellis discuss their recent articles assessing potential threats to the PCA and the credibility of reports regarding constitutional innovation and deviation.RE Lee: https://theaquilareport.com/the-foster-report-is-a-credible-report-functional-female-officers-in-the-pca/RE Ellis: https://pcapolity.com/2025/10/13/pca-threat-ass…

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308. 'Sidelined' Women Speak Out 1:10:14

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Mrs Benj. Dunson and Mrs Seth Miller going Drs Benj. Dunson and Scott Cook as well as TE Ryan Biese to discuss the role of women in the Church and whether the historic polity and ministry of the Church leave women on the sidelines.Mrs Dunson's article: https://americanreformer.org/2025/10/sidelined/https://a4mr.org/pursuing-a-unified-vision-for-mis…

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307. Romanism & Reformation 1:12:49

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In this Reformation Week episode, the panel discusses the importance of maintaining a distinction between Romanism and the True Reformed Religion. TEs Thomas Rickard & John Orlando join with Rev Bart Gingerich. https://pcapolity.com/2025/09/13/striking-the-word-alone-the-error-of-rome/ https://wng.org/opinions/religious-liberalism-at-work-175747467…

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306. Reformation & Worship Conference 39:59

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Pastor David Hall previews this year's conference and reviews his wife's article on Alongside Care published on Ref21

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305. Bible Presbyterian Synod Updates 1:09:22

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The BPC votes to request to join NAPARC. Pastors Kevin M. Backus and Doug Douma join the program to discuss!

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304. The Magistrate's Ministry 1:11:44

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TE James Baird and Prof Michael J. Lynch, PhD discuss the calling of the magistrate to maintain piety, justice, and peace within the commonwealth as described in Baird's forthcoming book: https://press.founders.org/shop/king-of-kings/

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303. The Nice NomCom Chair 1:22:00

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TE Matt Adams reflects on his tenure as GA NomCom chairman and an article he wrote on niceness and the danger of therapeutic language. https://gospelreformation.net/when-therapeutic-language-affects-the-gospel/

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302. Reformed Government & Worship 1:14:04

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What can we expect from the PCA's Study Committees? Terry Johnson, Thomas Rickard, Steven Warhurst & Ben Dunson join to discuss.

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301. Evangelism in the Southwest with Ryan Denton 1:01:08

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TE Ryan Denton discusses the work of God going in Texas and New Mexico through street preaching, evangelism, church planting, and even changing city ordinances.

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249. Affinity & Christ's Sufficiency 1:18:44

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John Orlando, Timothy Brindle, Charles Stover & Mark Robison have a conversation on the how unity in Christ is exhibited the Church and what we are to make of the various statements by the PCA on Race & Racism. 2004 GA Pastoral Letter on Racism: https://pcahistory.org/pca/digest/studies/racism.pdf

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247. Order, Outrage, and the ‘DeYoung Demeanor’ 1:01:12

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From the Weighed in the Balance Podcast : What really happened on the floor of the 2025 PCA General Assembly? Was Teaching Elder Timothy Brindle unfairly cut off? Did Moderator Kevin DeYoung cross a line—or keep things from crossing it? In this special edition of Weighed in the Balance, Jonathan Brooks is joined by Ryan Biese and Nathan Xanders to …

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248. Terry Johnson on Christian Nationalism (Bonus) 36:00

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Thanks to the folks at IPC Savannah for sharing this episode of INTO THE STUDY podcast. https://ipcsav.org/media/kskhm8z/episode-161-christian-nationalism

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246. PCA GA Break Down & Wrap Up 1:14:22

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A truly all-star panel of TEs Fred Greco, Josh Walker & Steve Tipton joined by REs Melton Duncan, Steve Dowling & Bob Mattes to discuss the implications, accomplishments, and significance of this year's #PCAGA.

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245. Important Speeches of PCAGA 52 1:26:43

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A curated list of several speeches judged by Biese to be important. This is not an exhaustive list of important speeches, and we make no judgment about the speeches not included.

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244. American Revisions to WCF 1:28:07

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TE James Baird and Dr Michael Lynch discuss the changes made and not made to the Westminster Standards by the Americans in 1788. Baird's articles: https://americanreformer.org/author/jbaird/

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243. The Study Committees Are (Not?) Coming! 1:22:26

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TEs Dunson, Walker, Rickard, and Parker discuss the potential benefits as well as reservations about the many study committees proposed at this year's PCAGA in Chattanooga.

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242. The Christian College Guide 1:12:27

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Dr Jesse Rine of the Center for Faithfulness & Flourishing (https://www.faithfulcolleges.org) presents an overview of the 2025 CAFF College Guide (https://www.christiancollegeguide.com), which helps Christian families meaningfully compare various Christian colleges.

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241. The Stated Clerk We Need 59:47

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Matthew Everhard reflects on his seven-point list regarding what is needed in the next PCA Stated Clerk. Please note: this episode was recorded before the AC Statement and acceptance of the Stated Clerk's resignation and transition plan. See here for more details: https://x.com/PCAByFaith/status/1931040902081835492…

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240. Scandals with D. G. Hart, PhD 1:00:25

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Professor and OPC RE D.G. Hart, PhD reflects on the 1925 Erdman Commission and how Presbyterians have historically disagreed. Check out this episode on the @ReformedforumOrg : https://reformedforum.org/podcasts/ctc904/ Note: this episode was recorded before the PCA GA Administrative Committee announced the transition plan. Publication of this episo…

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239. Covenant College & the PCA 1:00:34

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RE Brad Voyles joins the program to discuss the historic relationship between Covenant College and the PCA.

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238. Ministry to State in DC 54:40

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TEs Chuck Garriott and Nathan Newman tell what God has done through ministry to state over the years as well as the new acquisition of a house just blocks from the Capitol. https://www.ministrytostate.org

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237 Affinity, Unity & Diversity 1:26:09

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REs Tim Rice and Matt Lee as well as TE Frank Smith gather to discuss the unity Christ has brought to His church and how the people of Christ may celebrate the beautiful diversity in the Saviour's glorious body. The panel responds to comments made on the @Mission2NA Podcast: https://youtu.be/7PBawN33mHU?si=2w5rPkLk6Zub_mYq as well as article by TE …

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236. PCAGA Overtures on Process 1:17:56

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TEs Piland, Walker, Tipton & O'Neill discuss the overtures that seek to amend the BCO related to judicial process.

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235. PCAGA Overtures on Church Government 1:30:08

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An all-star panel of TEs Fred "Modfather" Greco, Steven Warhurst, Steve Tipton and RE Matt Fender come together to discuss some of the pending overtures that seek to make tweaks to our PCA Form of Government.For information on the tour of Walker State Prison sponsored by MNA Metanoia Prison Ministries: https://www.metanoiaprisonministries.org…

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234. Ordinary Church Planting 1:11:06

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TE Danny Ruth of Steen's Creek PCA in Florence, Mississippi talks about planting an ordinary means of grace Presbyterian Church in a town that had never before had a reformed witness. He testifies to how God has been faithful to His promises to gather a people through the ordinary preaching of God's word morning and evening. https://www.steenscreek…

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233. Geneva College & the PCA 59:18

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President Calvin L. Troup discusses the benefits & blessings of a confessional Christian College experience at Geneva College.

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232. TE Michael Colvard on the Assistant Pastor 50:04

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Where did we procure the pastoral relation "assistant pastor?" Does it violate our preliminary principles? TE Michael Colvard joins the program to discuss his PCA Polity article: https://pcapolity.com/2025/03/22/the-temporary-assistant-pastor-a-history/

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231. COVID Reflections & ByFaith Magazine 1:12:17

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A panel of experts TE Matthew Everhard, RE William Gannon, and James Lawrence gather to discuss an article in the PCA General Assembly's magazine, byFaith in which TE Gregory Poland, MD reflects on the response of the church to the Covid-19 pandemic, government dictates, and social phenomena. Gannon's article: https://theaquilareport.com/a-rebuttal…

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230. Grove City College & the PCA 1:02:41

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RE Paul McNulty joins TEs Sean Morris and Ryan Biese to reflect on his time as president of the College, which has had a rich relationship and service to the PCA.

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229. GA Overtures With TE David Hall 1:01:09

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David Hall reviews some of his favorite overtures and his desire for grassroots accountability in the PCA.

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228. MNA Prison Ministry: Metanoia 1:32:22

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Metanoia Prison Ministries is an outreach of the PCA through Mission to North America focused on equipping the church for the proclamation of Christ to and discipling those in prison. TE Lowell Ivey, RE Barry Smith, and DE Bill Henshall join the program to discuss the work of Metanoia in prisons and how PCA people can be involved. For more informat…

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227. Deaconesses & the PCA 1:00:24

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A panel consisting of TEs Zach Garris, Thomas Rickard, and Ben Dunson examine the Greek and discusses the impropriety of using the title 'deaconess' in the PCA as they consider TE Rickard's brotherly appeal against using the title. While Biese has no problem with the use of the title, the panel points out the expression is not rooted in the biblica…

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226. Belhaven & the PCA: An Historic Kingdom Partnership 50:09

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President Roger Parrott of Belhaven University joins the podcast to discuss the new 50% scholarship offered to PCA members as well as the expansion of other opportunities to serve the PCA in partnership with Reformed Theological Seminary. Dr Parrott's paper on paying for college: https://www.belhaven.edu/pdfs/admission/undergrad/cost-of-college.pdf…

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225. Affinity for Christ & All His People 1:34:00

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The Panel of TE Chas. Stover and REs Tim Rice & Doug Sharp discuss the recent statement from the PCA's MNA PermaCom on Affinity Ministries. The panel expresses concern regarding ethnic divisions among Christians.The opinions and views expressed on this program are not necessarily those of Jude 3 & the PCA. Questions or concerns regarding what is ex…

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224. GRN & the Year of the Ruling Elder 1:02:27

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RE Melton Duncan and TE Jon D. Payne discuss the reason why the PCA has elders and invite us to a conference hosted by the Gospel Reformation Network at St Andrew's Chapel in Sanford, Florida May 7-8. https://gospelreformation.net/conference/

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223. Segregated or United in Christ? 1:18:00

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The panel of TEs Roland Mathews, Jake Hooker, and Taylor King discuss whether it is appropriate for the church to be divided or gathered along ethnic lines. Should the gospel transcend our cultural conceptions and preferences or should we seek solidarity along ethnic lines within the Church?

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222. The Origin of the Directory for Worship 1:06:00

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222. The Origin of the Directory for Worship

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221. MNA & the Mission of the Church 58:34

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Last week news broke of MNA providing legal advice to illegal aliens on its website. Further information surfaced suggesting MNA was also encouraging people to advocate for specific government policies, and an article in the Daily Wire raised questions about MNA perhaps securing attorneys to assist immigrants. MNA was quick to withdraw the web page…

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220. The Truth We Subscribe 1:15:58

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TEs David Gilbert and Wilson Van Hooser reflect on what it means to be a confessional communion and how the PCA handles elders who have deviant views. An article by TE Sean McGowan inspired the conversation: https://pcapolity.com/2024/11/19/preserving-the-standards/

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219. From the EPC to the PCA 1:25:08

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EPC Pastor Joseph Yerger explains why he is leading his congregation out of the EPC to give up their women elders and join with the PCA . Yerger explains the perceived efforts to bring in sodomite elders by those who seem influential in the EPC has caused the congregation seek refuge in a communion with a more robust commitment to the Scripture and…

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218. PCA Progress in Peace & Purity 1:31:58

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We begin the year reflecting on how the PCA has become more peaceful as she has become more pure through more closely adhering to the Scripture's teaching and more clearly articulating her constitutional standards. RE Matt Lee & TE Job Dalomba bring their expertise.

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217. Rebranding the EPC & the PCA's Unfinished Business 1:03:49

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TEs Peter Larson and Zack Groff join the program to discuss an article by TE Larson in which he highlights significant changes in the EPC over the last few years, which raise questions regarding whether the EPC is trying to make room for gay pastors.TE Larson's article: https://presbyterianplumbline.org/rebranding-the-epc/…

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216. Matthew Everhard & Biblical Worship 1:01:25

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Dr Matthew Everhard, author of *Worshiptainment* and pastor of Gospel Fellowship PCA, joins the show to discuss the principles of Biblical worship. Reformed worship is beautiful as it draws people near to God to hear Him together and speak to Him. Purchase Worshiptainment: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=worshiptainment+matthew+everhard&crid=30JQ5AEF0CV…

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215. From Covenant to Confessional 1:41:56

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TE Philip Ryan joins with two other Covenant Seminary grads, TEs Nate Xanders & Charles Stover to discuss the Ref21 article he wrote detailing his journey from Covenant Seminary student & graduate to Confessional Presbyterian pastor in the PCA. https://www.reformation21.org/blog/from-covenant-to-confessional…

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214. Recovering the Evening Worship Service 51:13

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Pastors Jonathan Brooks and Andy Coburn join the program to discuss their experience bringing back the evening service in the churches they serve. They share their motivations and principles regarding the importance of evening worship.

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213. The Necessary Directory for Worship 1:09:13

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TE Thomas Rickard joins the program to discuss the history of the Westminster Directory of Worship and suggest ways a consensus Directory could be a blessing and help to the Sessions and Members of the PCA.