Presbyterian and Reformed Texas

It's the start of a new year. Bible reading plans are trendy right now. What should you expect to find as you dive into the Word of God?
Ruling Elder, Eric Wallace had the opportunity to exhort the congregation at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Plano, TX on January 2, 2022. The text of the sermon is Luke 24:13-49 in which Jesus explains that He is the sum and substance of Holy Scripture.

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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 issues of the day. We also talk about pressures from both the left and the right on the church's mission. Through it all, Brian shares his love for the Word of God and encourages us to regularly read Holy Scripture.

Mentioned

• Grace and Peace Presbyterian Church, Anna, Texas.
• Episode 3 with Mark Trigsted.
• Presbycast Live from St Louis - It’s Presby Night Live.

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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 changing world.
Q&A Follows.
Thanks again for RTS Dallas for allowing us to share this audio.
Links

• Fred Greco (@fredgreco) on Twitter / X
• Christ Church Katy
• Fred Greco's first appearance on the show.
• Fall 2023 PCA News Roundup where Synods are discussed.

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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-down approach that will also be considered. We also discuss for the need for churches to carry out church discipline.
Mentioned

• Redeemer Presbyterian Church (PCA), Austin, TX
• Redeemer Church (PCA), Hudson, OH
• Episode 2: I’m not saying Tex-Mex is bad with Joshua Torrey
• Scott Edburg AKA Mr. Spreadsheet
• 2023 BCO Amendments Tracker
• Regeneration and Redemptive History: A Biblical-Theological Consideration of Regeneration by Scott R. Wright
• PCA’s Book of Church Order (BCO)
• The original Overture 6 to the 2023 General Assembly “To Require Criminal Background Checks of all Minister and Officer Candidates”
• Overtures to the 2024 General Assembly
• Overture 6, Susquehanna Valley Presbytery to the 2024 General Assembly
• The Westminster Standard podcast: RE Joshua Torrey talks Background Checks
• New Background Check Overture as passed by South Texas Presbytery
• South Texas Presbytery, PCA
• The Ohio Presbytery (TOP), PCA
• PCA Report of the Ad Interim Committee on Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault AKA the DASA Report
• Polity Matters podcast
• @JoshuaTorrey on Twitter / X
• @JasonPiland on Twitter / X

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In this episode of Presbyterian and Reformed Texas, Brian Franklin, Associate Director at SMU’s Center for Presidential History and a ruling elder in the PCA, joins me to discuss the challenges of navigating faith and politics in today’s polarized climate. Franklin emphasizes the importance of maintaining a Christ-centered perspective and unity among believers despite political differences. Franklin offers insights on how Christians can engage in politics with humility and grace while focusing primarily on the kingdom of God rather than earthly political systems.

Guests:

• Brian Franklin is a Ruling Elder at New St. Peter’s Presbyterian Church Dallas and Associate Director at SMU’s Center for Presidential History
• Brian is @brfranklin4 on Twitter/X

Mentioned

• Southern Methodist University
• SMU’s Center for Presidential History
• Westminster Presbyterian Bryan
• New St. Peter’s Presbyterian Church Dallas
• Dallas Children’s Theater
• Marshall McLuhan's “The Medium is the Message”

Brian’s Favorite Tex-Mex

• Rosa’s Cafe
• La Margarita (Odessa)

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