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Faithfulness in an Unfaithful Age | Live from PCA GA 53 Jul 01, 2026

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Another round of interviews recorded live from the exhibit hall at the 53rd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America. This episode features conversations with Dave Filson, Dan Millward, James Baird, and Rob Pacienza. They explore what it means to faithfully engage a rapidly changing culture—from church planting in Detroit and recovering confessional Protestantism to political theology, cultural apologetics, and the enduring relevance of the Westminster Standards. Whether the challenge is secularism, Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, or the shifting assumptions of the modern world, these conversations point to the same conclusion: Christ's church must remain rooted in Scripture while confidently proclaiming the gospel in every generation.

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Four Seminary Presidents on the Future of the Church | Live from PCA GA 53 Jun 29, 2026

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Recorded live at the 53rd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America, this special episode brings together conversations with four seminary presidents—Donald John Maclean, Alan Strange, Jonathan Master, and Ligon Duncan. Together, they reflect on the state of the church, the urgent need for faithful pastors, the role of theological education, and the opportunities facing confessional Christianity in the years ahead. At a time when many pulpits stand empty and the pressures facing the church continue to mount, these leaders offer both sober realism and genuine hope for the future of gospel ministry.

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Effectual Calling w/ Paul Woo | Redemption Accomplished and Applied (3) Jun 22, 2026

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In this episode of our series on John Murray's Redemption Accomplished and Applied, Nate Shannon and Paul Woo explore the doctrine of effectual calling and its place in the application of redemption. What distinguishes the universal call of the gospel from God's effectual call to salvation? Why does Murray insist that calling is a sovereign act of God, and how does this preserve both the grace of God and the freedom of the believer? Along the way, the discussion touches on the order of salvation, union with Christ, the Father’s role in effectual calling, the relationship between calling and regeneration, and the biblical foundation for evangelism in Reformed theology. As Murray reminds us, the application of redemption begins with God's powerful summons, bringing sinners into fellowship with Christ and all the saving benefits found in him alone.
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A Salvation Accomplished w/ Michael McClenahan | Redemption Accomplished and Applied (2) Jun 15, 2026

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What exactly did Christ accomplish in his life, death, and resurrection—and why does it matter for the Christian life today? In this episode, Nate Shannon is joined by Michael McClenahan to explore the theological foundation of John Murray's Redemption Accomplished and Applied, reflecting on the necessity, nature, and perfection of Christ's saving work. Along the way, they consider how a deeper understanding of the atonement leads not only to greater doctrinal clarity, but also to greater confidence in the love of God revealed in Christ.

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Why John Murray Still Matters w/ Stafford Carson & Paul Woo | Redemption Accomplished and Applied (1) Jun 08, 2026

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Who was John Murray, and why does his little book Redemption Accomplished and Applied continue to shape Reformed theology more than half a century after its publication? In this introductory episode, Nate Shannon is joined by Dr. Stafford Carson and Paul Woo to discuss Murray's life, legacy, and distinctive approach to theology. Before diving into the book itself, they explore the man whose careful exegesis, profound humility, and devotion to Christ left a lasting mark on Westminster Seminary and the wider church.

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On the Nature and Kingdom of God w/ Harrison Perkins Jun 01, 2026

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This episode of the Westminster Podcast features Harrison Perkins in conversation with Nate Shannon, exploring Perkins’ scholarly work on James Ussher and a newly released volume of his previously unpublished theological manuscripts. The discussion traces Perkins’ journey into church history and highlights Ussher’s significance as a Reformed theologian deeply engaged in preaching, catechesis, and historical polemics against Rome, particularly in the context of the Reformation in Ireland. Drawing from newly translated archival sources, Perkins presents Ussher as a model of doctrinal clarity and pastoral faithfulness, demonstrating how consistent theological commitments shaped his ministry across diverse and turbulent contexts, including the English Civil War.

The episode underscores the enduring importance of doctrinal preaching, the integration of theology and pastoral ministry, and the value of recovering historical voices like Ussher for the life of the modern church.

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Apocalyptic Vision and Enduring Faith: The Book of Daniel w/ Iain Duguid (Pt. 2) May 25, 2026

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In this second episode on Daniel, Nate Shannon and Ian Duguid turn to the book’s apocalyptic visions, exploring how they reshape our understanding of history, suffering, and God’s ultimate purposes. Far from offering speculative timelines, Daniel’s visions reveal a world marked by escalating opposition to God’s people, yet firmly under the sovereign rule of the Ancient of Days. In the midst of confusion, fear, and unanswered questions, the message is clear: the kingdom belongs to the Son of Man, and faithfulness, however costly, will not be in vain.

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Kingdoms Rise, God Reigns: The Book Daniel w/ Iain Duguid (Pt. 1) May 18, 2026

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In this episode of the Westminster Podcast, Nate Shannon and Ian Duguid unpack the Book of Daniel, moving beyond familiar stories to uncover its deeper theological and pastoral message. Together, they explore how Daniel’s structure, apocalyptic imagery, and historical context equip God’s people to endure suffering with confidence in His sovereign rule over every kingdom. Far from abstract prophecy, Daniel presses a decisive question: will we trust the passing power of earthly kingdoms, or the everlasting kingdom God alone establishes?

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Biblical Counseling in Latin America w/ Claudia Barerro May 11, 2026

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This episode of the Westminster Podcast features Claudia Barrero in conversation with Nate Shannon, exploring her journey from a Roman Catholic background and aspirations in medicine to a calling in psychology shaped by a growing evangelical faith. Barrero reflects on the tension between secular therapeutic frameworks and a biblical understanding of human nature, and how the Lord used her experiences in Colombia and Peru to lead her toward a Reformed perspective on counseling as a form of discipleship and gospel witness.

The conversation highlights the challenges of practicing biblical counseling in a Latin American context where it is largely unknown, often misunderstood, and must be carefully contextualized amid cultural distrust, hierarchical church structures, and the influence of both secular psychology and prosperity-driven religious movements. Ultimately, Barrero presents counseling as a means of helping both believers and non-believers reckon honestly with God, suffering, and the need for a Savior, while also calling attention to the broader needs of the church in Colombia for deeper theological formation, active membership, and a more comprehensive grasp of Scripture’s authority in all of life.

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The Council of Nicea & The Church Today w/ Randy Caldejo and Blake Franze May 04, 2026

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This episode of the Westminster Podcast features Blake Franze and Randy Caldejo in conversation with Nate Shannon, reflecting on their experience at the 1700th anniversary conference of the Council of Nicaea in Istanbul. The discussion explores the enduring theological significance of the Nicene Creed as both a historical response to heresy and a continuing model for faithful doctrinal clarity grounded in Scripture. Drawing from the global and ecumenical nature of the conference, the conversation highlights the unity and diversity of the worldwide church, the urgent need for theological education amid rapid church growth, and the importance of recovering a robust, Scripture-shaped theological method.

The episode also reflects on how ancient confessional truths continue to inform modern challenges, from ministry in closed countries to emerging issues like artificial intelligence, calling the church to ongoing reformation and faithfulness in every age.

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