For the Church

This week, we continue our At The Movies series with a discussion of the 2019 film A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood. Resources: Video Essay on Intertextuality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeAKX_0wZWY For questions and feedback, email keaton.paul@pcazion.org For more information about Zion Presbyterian Church visit zioncolumbia.org.

This week Keaton and Seth discuss Best Picture winner Everything Everywhere All At Once. Resources: The Gospel Coalition: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/everything-everywhere-all-at-once/ Learn more about Zion Presbyterian Church at zioncolumbia.org.

Keaton and Seth discuss the 2019 film Knives Out and what it shows us about the nature of greed and the human heart. Learn more about Zion Presbyterian Church: zioncolumbia.org For questions and feedback email keaton.paul@pcazion.org Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: youtube.com/@zioncolumbia

Keaton and Seth are joined by Meagen Anderson to talk about the 2023 phenomenon Barbie. It leads to a discussion on what it means to be human and what we can learn from a plastic doll. Learn more about Zion Presbyterian Church at zioncolumbia.org. For questions and feedback: keaton.paul@pcazion.org. Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@zioncolumbia Resources mentioned in this episode: Barbie Why Johnny Can't Preach by T. David Gordon

This week, Seth and Keaton go deep in the desert to discuss the films Dune: Part One and Dune: Part Two. The films open up a conversation about power and what we should look for in leaders. Learn more about Zion Presbyterian Church at zioncolumbia.org For questions and feedback reach out to keaton.paul@pcazion.org Resources: Dune (Book): https://a.co/d/0aLK2gWm Dune: Part One: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1160419/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Dune: Part Two: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15239678/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_dune%253A%2520part%2520two The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill:https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/rise-and-fall-of-mars-hill/

This season on For The Church, we are discussing movies! Keaton Paul and Seth Scruggs introduce the new season with a wide ranging discussion about movies, why we are discussing them, what we will be looking for and more. This season we will be discussing: Dune (Parts One and Two) Barbie Everything Everywhere All At Once Knives Out A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood A Hidden Life To learn more about Zion Presbyterian Church go to www.zioncolumbia.com. Resources: The Stories We Tell by Mike Cosper Common Sense Media PluggedIn The Social Network Opening (Caution: some harsh language)

This week, Keaton answers listener questions about worship and we give a little bit of a preview of our upcoming summer season. To learn more about Zion Presbyterian Church go to: www.zioncolumbia.org. Resources mentioned in this episode: Confessing the Faith by Chad van Dixhoorn

Keaton and Seth talk with Cam McAulay, Zion's Worship Director, about his background and philosophy around leading worship as well as his favorite hymns and what he hopes people take away from worshiping at Zion. To submit feedback or ask a question, email keaton.paul@pcazion.org. To learn more about Zion Presbyterian Church go to www.zioncolumbia.org.

Keaton and Seth have a conversation with songwriter (and Zion member and worship leader) Logan Peck. They unpack why the church needs new music, Logan's approach to writing songs for different contexts, and whether or not "Reckless Love" is that bad. This episode ends with "Praise the King Upon the Throne," written by Logan Peck for Peck Music Publishing. Listen to the whole song here.

This week, Keaton and Seth talk about benedictions: what they are, why we use them, and what makes a good one. For more about Zion Presbyterian Church go to www.zioncolumbia.org To send in questions for our Q&A or for feedback, email keaton.paul@pcazion.org. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Lord Bless and Keep You by Mike Glodo God's Big Picture by Vaughn Roberts Christ Centered Worship by Bryan Chappell Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (07:33) Benediction as the story of redemption (09:34) What does it mean to receive God's blessing? (19:26) Why we use benedictions in worship (21:41) The pattern of redemptive history (23:00) What happens theologically in a benediction (38:32) Assurance for the already, and a hope for the not-yet

This week, Keaton and Seth discuss the importance of creeds, catechisms, and confessions as well as what they are and some of the historical development behind the confessions we hold to today. To learn more about Zion Presbyterian Church go to www.zioncolumbia.org For feedback and questions, email Keaton at keaton.paul@pcazion.org (00:00) What are creeds, confessions and catechisms? And why do we need them? (31:13) Creeds (44:40) Confessions & Catechisms (51:28) Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms and their Biblical basis (57:58) Why do we use them in worship? Resources mentioned in this episode: The Creedal Imperative by Carl Trueman Christ Centered Worship by Bryan Chappell

Landon Paul is the director of worship and men's ministry at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church in Knoxville, Tennessee (he also happens to be the brother of our very own Keaton Paul). He sat down with Keaton and Seth to discuss his approach of organizing a worship service for a church of more than 3000 people. They also discuss some of the contrasts between Zion's worship and Cedar Springs' worship. For feedback and questions, send an email to keaton.paul@pcazion.org. For more information about Zion go to zioncolumbia.org. Resources mentioned in this episode: Christ Centered Worship by Bryan Chappell

Keaton and Seth discuss the role sacraments play in our public worship at Zion, why we only have two sacraments (Baptism and the Lord's Supper), and the historical development and theological significance of each sacrament. If you have questions, you can email keaton.paul@pcazion.org For more information, visit www.zioncolumbia.org Resources mentioned in this episode: Westminster Shorter Catechism Didache Apostolic Traditions by Hippolytus Eastern Orthodox Baptism Westminster Confession: Baptism

Keaton and Seth tackle the topic of preaching in public worship, what it has looked like throughout church history, how to know what a good sermon is, and how to listen to a sermon. For more information about Zion Presbyterian Church visit www.zioncolumbia.org. For feedback and questions, email keaton.paul@pcazion.org. (00:00:00) Introduction (00:10:30) Preaching in the Bible (00:16:30) Expository Preaching (00:21:00) Preaching Through Church History (00:54:26) What is happening during preaching? (00:59:37) What makes a good sermon? (01:06:30) How to listen to sermons (01:16:00) Why Sermons Will Never Be Outdated Resources mentioned in this episode: Preaching and Preachers by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Between Two Worlds by John Stott Origen of Alexandria Expositions of the Psalms by Augustine Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin The Art of Prophesying by William Perkins 2nd Helvetic Confession WLC #155 Expository Exultation by John Piper Christian Directory by Richard Baxter Christ Centered Preaching by Bryan Chappell WLC #160

This week Keaton and Seth discuss the role of prayer in public worship and seek to answer some questions surrounding it. (00:00) Introduction (02:20) Prayer in the Bible (13:00) Why pray in public at all? (17:38) Prayer in Public Worship Throughout Church History (36:11) Why read written prayers? (44:02) Different Kinds of Prayer in Our Worship (59:32) Corporate Prayer Resources Mentioned in this Episode For The Glory of God by Daniel Block Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible Book of Common Prayer Westminster Directory of Public Worship Method for Prayer by Matthew Henry Prayer by Tim Keller The Valley of Vision Thoughts on Public Prayer by Samuel Miller O Come Let Us Adore Him by Robert Rayburn

Keaton and Seth take on music...why we sing, some of the history of singing and music in the church, and the criteria Zion Church has for the selection of our music. Chapters: (00:02:41) - Why sing? (00:10:15) - What does singing do? (00:30:13) - Singing in Church History (01:03:09) - Why Zion Sings What We Sing Resources: Rhythms of Grace by Mike Cosper For The Glory of God by Daniel Block Come Let Us Adore Him by Robert Rayburn Trinity Hymnal Indelible Grace Music Sam Elliott

This week, Keaton and Seth talk about liturgy, what it is, and why we do it. They also discuss the differences between high and low churches and dig into some church history to shed some light on why Zion Presbyterian Church does what it does each week. Resources mentioned in this episode: Bryan Chappell: Christ-Centered Worship Mike Cosper: Rhythms of Grace Scene from The Office Douglas McKelvey: Every Moment Holy The Didache Hughes Oliphant Old

Keaton and Seth discuss what worship is. They define the differences between broad and narrow worship, horizontal and vertical aspects of worship, the normative and regulative principles, and the elements and conditions of worship. Resources mentioned in this episode: Geerhardus Vos: Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments John Frame: Worship in Spirit and Truth Contemporary Worship Music David Peterson: Engaging With God Brian Chappell: Christ-Centered Worship To learn more about Zion Presbyterian Church go to www.zioncolumbia.org

Keaton and Seth begin a new season of For the Church. This season will focus on worship: How we worship, why we worship, how Christians have worshiped through the ages, what the Bible says about worship, and why Zion Presbyterian does the things we do. This episode focuses on why we worship. (00:00) Introduction: Why do we worship? (04:00) We Are All Worshiping Something (08:45) We Are Created for Worship (27:50) Christian Worship is a Subversive Counter Culture Resources: For The Glory of God by Daniel Block The Lord Bless You and Keep You: The Promise of the Gospel in the Aaronic Blessing by Michael Glodo Engaging With God by David Peterson Rhythms of Grace by Mike Cosper

This week, Seth is in the host seat as he asks Keaton questions about where we are in the pastoral search process, more information in what we are looking for in a pastor, and a discussion on what sets Zion apart as church. We also look forward to what will be coming on the next season of the podcast when we return in the new year. For more information, visit www.zioncolumbia.org.