Presbyterian and Reformed Texas

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A podcast encouraging Texans in historic Christianity best expressed in Presbyterian & Reformed theology. A resource for officers and members in NAPARC (PCA, OPC, ARP, RPCNA, et al.) churches as well as those curious about Reformed theology and practice.

What are the goals for this podcast?
• Encourage Presbyterian & Reformed (NAPARC) churches in Texas.
• Help more Texans (and those coming to Texas) become familiar with our churches.
• Help everyone become familiar with our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.


Learn more at https://www.ecrosstexas.com/blog/presbyterian-and-reformed-texas-podcast/

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"Considering Evening Services" with Mark Trigsted and Matt Wood

Apr 17 2024 55 mins  
Teaching Elders Mark Trigsted (Redeemer McKinney) and Matt Wood (Grace & Peace Anna) join the show to discuss evening services. The pastors share the experience at their churches and offer advice to churches considering offering them. “So my exhortation is just do it, you know, go for it.” says Pastor Wood. To our sister churches in the PCA and throughout NAPARC we welcome

"Grace overcomes Guilt" with Russian-speaking Ukrainian Greg Zhelezny (Trinity Plano)

Mar 26 2024 64 mins  
Meet Yegor (Greg) Zhelezny a Russian-speaking Ukrainian now living in North Texas. Born in Kiev to parents of an atheistic-jewish background, Greg knew guilt well. Hear the testimony of God’s saving work as the Spirit led a young man to receive the gospel of grace and move to America so he could turn and reach Russians with the Gospel. Greg is a candidate for ministry in the Nort

"You're not a Baptist, you're a Presbyterian!" with Victor Martinez

Mar 19 2024 57 mins  
Teaching Elder Victor Martinez serves as Redeemer San Antonio’s (PCA) Associate Pastor of Mission & Cultural Engagement.He joins us to today to speak about missions, mercy ministry, and the upcoming Restore 2024: MNA Mercy Conference. We pray that you consider attending the conference.Mentioned:Southwestern Baptist Theological SeminaryO. Palmer Robertson’s Christ of the Cov

Floods, Twisters, and Chainsaws with Mark Becker

Mar 05 2024 59 mins  
Mark Becker, Ruling Elder, (Christ Church Katy, TX PCA) joins us today where he serves on the Session with Teaching Elder Fred Greco.Mark came to Christ Church in 2013 and returned from the Beaumont area after living there for a couple of years. He is a former paper mill engineer and now on staff with the PCA’s Mission to North America Disaster Response ministry, and he helps the

A First for the Presbyterian Church in America with Hamid Hatami

Feb 27 2024 56 mins  
On Sunday evening, February 11, when most of America was settling in to watch the Super Bowl a historic evening service was taking place in Richardson Texas, in the life of the PCA, and Christ’s church. This ordination and installation service, with over 240 in attendance had prayers, the sermon text, and signing done in both English and Farsi. PCA Stated Clerk Dr. Bryan Chappell

Education should be contextualized with Kyle Oliphint

Feb 20 2024 55 mins  
Kyle Oliphint (WTS '99) joins this Presbyterian and Reformed Texas episode. Kyle is the Senior Pastor at Grace Community Presbyterian Church Fort Worth, about 15 miles north of downtown Fort Worth. Kyle shares the story of Grace Community and his own story of coming to Christ. We also spend some time talking about education choices for our children. Should we as Christians hom

Talking Background Checks within Grassroots Presbyterianism with Joshua Torrey and Jason Piland

Feb 13 2024 61 mins  
Joshua Torrey returns with special guest Jason Piland to discuss the latest developments within the PCA related to mandatory background checks. Joshua and Jason co-labored to perfect overtures that will be considered by the General Assembly in 2024 requiring background checks of ordained officers. We discuss the grassroots presbyterian nature of these overtures versus a more top-do

Growing Biblical Churches in Dispensational Country with Jim Cassidy

Jan 30 2024 58 mins  
Sound the Machen-horn, the OPC is here!Rev Jim Cassidy Pastor at South Austin Presbyterian Church joins us today to discuss growing biblical churches in dispensational country. In addition to serving SAPC, Jim serves as President of the Board of Directors and Teaching Fellow at Reformed Forum.Topics covered:Jim’s story of how he came to the reformed faith after growing up Roman C

Potential pitfalls and dangers for the PCA with Fred Greco

Jan 16 2024 40 mins  
Mr. Moderator Returns. Teaching Elder, Fred Greco, of Christ Church Katy, delivered a message today at RTS Dallas' 2024 Spring Luncheon Series on "The Promises and Predicaments of Presbyterianism in the Present Moment." He touches on three main areas:1. Concerns about abuse.2. Concerns about the size of the PCA as we grow.3. Maintaining Presbyterian convictions in a

"Make sure you're bathed in the Word" with Brian Heise

Jan 09 2024 57 mins  
Man of the people, Ruling Elder, Brian Heise of Grace and Peace Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Anna, Texas joins us today.Learn about the history of Grace and Peace PC and God’s provision for his church. We revisit his appearance on Prebsycast at the General Assembly in 2021. Brian shares his thoughts on the state of the PCA as we talk about the need for churchmen to speak to the i