On this week’s 3GT, the guys welcome the father and son duo Vince and Samuel Ward. They interview these men about their new book Pursuit of Glory, which recounts their time serving on the mission field of South Sudan. In the midst of civil war, idolatry, and poisonous snakes, the Lord has brought salvation to the Dinka … Continue reading Episode 89: Interview with Vince and Samuel Ward
Though they are still 3GT minus one, the shepherds have sought and found another parishioner who is willing to be on the podcast with them! However, you will have to wait another episode or two to find out who he is. In the meantime, Kyle and Barry dig into a major theme of the book … Continue reading Episode 88: The Apostolic Ministry of Planting Churches
That’s what a good name is. For Proverbs 22:1 says, ” A good name is to be more desired than great wealth, favor is better than silver and gold.” So on this episode of 3GT, Kyle and Barry discuss the topic of a good reputation. After hinting they may have found their new parishioner, the … Continue reading Episode 87: Better Than Silver and Gold
What should men consider if sensing a call to the pastorate? What questions should they ask? What should others ask them? Are their good resources to help them discern? Should one go to seminary, and how do you go about pursuing seminary training? Tune in as Barry and Kyle have a serious yet rollicking discussion … Continue reading Episode 86: Discerning God’s Call
The pastor and professor are still searching for a parishioner, and that has slowed them down a bit. But they are pressing on until the Lord provides! On this episode, Kyle is loaded for bear as he is speaking twice on this topic this summer. So he explains what is meant by God’s glory, and … Continue reading Episode 85: God and His Glory
This episode comes to you in two parts. First, the guys discuss what transpired at the cross when Jesus said, “My God, my God, why have you forsakeen me?” How is the Trinitarian relationship between the Father and the Son to be understood at that moment God was pouring his wrath upon Jesus? Was there … Continue reading Episode 84: Forsaken
Faith journey. Missional living. Glory story. Clearly the pastor does not like these terms very much. But he wonders out loud if there is a place for sharing testimonies? So he engages the parishioner and the prof in discussing the pros and cons of a testimony. They chat about such things as the power of … Continue reading Episode 83: This is My Story!
Pope Francis recently created a stir, as he was quoted as saying, “A hell does not exist; the disappearance of the souls of sinners exists.” So the parishioner wants to know what the pastor and professor think about hell and its existence. Aaron then plays the part of a presbytery examiner, grilling Barry and Kyle … Continue reading Episode 82: Hell? Yes.
Worship is first and foremost vertical as it is directed to God through Christ by His Spirit. Yet is there a horizontal dimension to it? Does corporate worship bring mutual edification and, if so, how? Aaron leads the way on this topic. He wants first of all to know what pastors get out of worship…besides … Continue reading Episode 81: The Horizontal in Worship
What programs does your church offer? The 3GTers answer this question, then converse about the pros and cons of a congregation offering various activities, events, and ministries. Though certainly a church can have an exciting youth ministry or an active soup kitchen, congregations need to guard against the dominance programs can tend to have. Congregational busyness can … Continue reading Episode 80: The Program Driven Church
Three Guys Theologizing 