Reforming the Ozarks

We talk a lot about the ordinary means in our churches, but what does that, well...mean? In this episode, Dustin and Levi discuss the means of grace that Jesus gives to his church, specifically the Word, Sacraments, and Prayer, and why they are so important.OUR CHURCHES:Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/

Dustin and Levi are back, finally! After a long summer away, we provide some updates on everything going on in our churches and a look ahead to some plans for future episodes.OUR CHURCHES:Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/

Levi and Dustin are joined again by Aaron Raines to discuss the PCA General Assembly, what it is, why it's important, and some of the items that will be discussed at the meeting from June 23-27. For more information on the different issues and overtures, check out these helpful resources:https://pcahistory.org/ - At the very top of the page you will find links to different overture guides. Other podcasts and videos on the overtures:Presbycast overtures episode with TE Fred Greco The Westminster Standard podcast Polity Matters

In this episode Levi and Dustin debunk some common questions and misconceptions about Reformed theology, Calvinism, creeds and confessions, and Presbyterianism.OUR CHURCHES:Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/

In this latest episode about Reformed Worship and the order of liturgy, Levi and Dustin discuss the benediction—God's blessing that ends our worship and sends us out into the world.OUR CHURCHES:Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/

What is preaching and why do Reformed churches emphasize it so much in the service? Dustin and Levi talk about the importance and centrality of preaching in this latest episode of Reforming the Ozarks.MENTIONED ON THE SHOWThomas Murphy, Pastoral Theology - https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/pastoral-theology-the-pastor-in-the-various-duties-of-his-office-9781948102728OUR CHURCHES:Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/

Why do we have a confession of faith in the worship service? Dustin and Levi talk about the importance of corporately confessing our faith on Sunday mornings in this episode of Reforming the Ozarks.MENTIONED ON THE SHOWSamuel Miller, The Utility and Importance of Creeds and Confessions - https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/the-utility-and-importance-of-creeds-and-confessions-9781948102544OUR CHURCHES:Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/

In this episode, Dustin and Levi discuss church the Scripture reading in worship, what it is, why it is so important, and who is called to lead this important part of the service.OUR CHURCHES:Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/

In this episode, Dustin and Levi discuss church membership, why it is biblical and the benefits that it provides.HELPFUL LINKShttps://ctkjoplin.com/blog/membership-visible-churchhttps://tabletalkmagazine.com/posts/why-church-membership/https://www.challies.com/articles/why-i-believe-in-church-membership/https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/kevin-deyoung/why-membership-matters/OUR CHURCHES:Christ the King PCA, JoplinGospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield

In this week's episode we pick up our Liturgy Series and talk about the confessional sequence of our worship. That is, the reading of the law, the corporate and private confession of sin, and the assurance of pardon. This is one aspect of our service that might feel the most strange to people unfamiliar with Reformed worship. We hope that this conversation will help you understand what we are doing in our time of confession and why we think it is so important. In fact, it's one of, it not our favorite, part of every Sunday!OUR CHURCHES:Christ the King PCA, JoplinGospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield

Dustin and Levi are joined again by Aaron Raines (Associate Pastor at Christ Church, Bentonville). In this episode, the provide an overview of what a Presbytery is and the work it does in the PCA. Then they give a brief recap of the Hills and Plains Presbytery meeting from February 8, 2025.MENTIONED ON THIS EPISODEHills and Plains PresbyteryPCA General AssemblyAmerican Presbyterian History, Sunday school classOUR CHURCHES:Christ the King PCA, JoplinGospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield

Dustin and Levi are joined by Pastor Aaron Raines (Christ Church Bentonville) to talk about music and singing in our worship services. Their discussion includes the importance of congregational singing, guidelines and principles for picking good music, and the important role of the Psalms in worship. This episode is part of our LITURGY SERIES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Seth Jernigan, "Psalms for Singing" OUR CHURCHES: Christ the King PCA, Joplin Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield

Dustin and Levi talk all about prayer in our worship services. Why do we pray? Why are there so many different prayers in the service? What purpose do they serve. This episode is part of our LITURGY SERIES OUR CHURCHES: Christ the King PCA, Joplin Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield

Welcome back to Reforming the Ozarks! In this episode Dustin and Levi pick up the Liturgy series with a discussion on the Call to Worship. What is this part of the service and why do we do it? Isn't it overly formal and unnecessary? Listen to this week's episode for their answers to these questions, and more! MENTIONED ON THE SHOW - Tim Keller sermon: "Call to Worship" from Psalm 147 - "The History of the 'Call to Worship'" by Chuck Colson OUR CHURCHES: Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/ Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/

Welcome to Christmas time in the Ozarks! In this episode, Dustin and Levi talk about their church's plans for the season of Advent, Christmas Eve services, their favorite (and not-so favorite hymns), and discuss how you can pick a great Bible reading plan for the upcoming year. BIBLE READING PLANS Redemptive-Historical reading plan - https://glanier.wordpress.com/2018/01/29/a-redemptive-historical-bible-reading-plan/ Ligonier - https://www.ligonier.org/posts/bible-reading-plans ESV App - https://www.esv.org/learn-more/reading-plans/ CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES Gospel Fellowship - 4pm - https://www.gospelsgf.org/ CTK Joplin - 4:30pm - https://ctkjoplin.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/172387578 OUR CHURCHES Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/ Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/

This is part 2 of Principles of Worship (Part 1: https://youtu.be/9GiAGup4AnM) In this episode, Dustin and Levi talk about the remaining principles of worship. After discussing the foundational principles for worship, they will continue the series on Liturgy by talking about the various elements of worship. PCA Book of Church Order https://www.pcaac.org/bco/ OUR CHURCHES: Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/ Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/

In this episode, Levi and Dustin talk about the first three of several principles of worship. Reformed worship is regulated by God's Word (Regulative Principle), covenantal, and corporate. Next week, they will discuss the other principles. These episodes are part of a larger series on Liturgy (Order of Worship). PCA Book of Church Order https://www.pcaac.org/bco/ OUR CHURCHES: Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/ Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/

For the first time Dustin and Levi welcome Cody Chapman to the show! Cody served at Christ the King for many years as a pastoral intern and a Ruling Elder before taking a call to be the new Director of Family Discipleship at Westminster PCA in Clinton, SC. He gives an update on his work and ministry out there, and they discuss the benefit of Reformed Theology and liturgical worship both personally and in the church. OUR CHURCHES: Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/ Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/

The guys welcome Rev. Dennis Bullock and Ruling Elder Rick Hutton to the show this week to discuss the importance of Elders serving as shepherds in the church. Dennis and Rick serve at All Saints Reformed Presbyterian Church in Richmond, VA. Learn more about them at https://www.allsaintspres.org/MENTIONED ON THE SHOW - Timothy Witmer, The Shepherd LeaderOUR CHURCHES:Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/

Why do our churches have a liturgy? The word liturgy simply means an order of worship, and every church has one whether they know it or not. In this episode, Dustin and Levi talk about why it's important for churches to have an intentional order to their services to guide us in the worship of God. OUR CHURCHES: Christ the King PCA, Joplin - https://ctkjoplin.com/ Gospel Fellowship PCA, Springfield - https://www.gospelsgf.org/