The Shorter

Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along. In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Bryan Chapell on The Lord's Prayer and his book Praying Backwards. Dr. Chapell has served as the President of Covenant Seminary, a pastor at a number of churches, most recently Grace Presbyterian Church, and is currently serving as the State Clerk of the PCA. You can learn more about Dr. Chapell and his ministry on his web-site We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism. GET $5 from Westminster Book Store Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here: Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along. In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Guy Richard, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology and President at Reformed Theological Seminary in Atlanta, GA. They discuss Dr. Richard's book on prayer: Persistent Prayer   Resources mentioned in this episode: New Blessings of Faith Series by P&R  We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism. GET $5 from Westminster Book Store Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here: Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to start this journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along. Today's episode looks at question 98 on Prayer - What is prayer? Check out Tommy's article on tabletalk We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism. Two great resources on Prayer: Persistent Prayer by Guy Richard, A Praying Life by Paul Miller, and Pray with Your Eyes Open by Richard Pratt Get $5 from Westminster Books Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns here: Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along. In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Guy Waters, Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS. They discuss Questions 96-97 of the Shorter Catechism concerning the Lord's Supper.  Check out Dr. Waters great book on the Lord's Supper from Crossway  Get This New Book on The Shorter Catechism: Something Worth Living For by Randall Greenwald We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism. GET $5 OFF your Order from Westminster Bookstore Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here: Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/ Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along. In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Guy Richard, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology and President at Reformed Theological Seminary in Atlanta, GA. They discuss Dr. Richard's book on Baptism: Answers to Common Questions Resources mentioned in this episode: Covenantal Baptism by Jason Helopoulos  We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism. GET $5 from Westminster Book Store Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here: Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to start this journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along. Today's episode looks at question 94-95 on the Sacraments Check out Tommy's article on tabletalk We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism. Two great resources on Baptism: Answer to Most Common Question by Guy Richard and Covenantal Baptism by Jason Helopoulos Get $5 from Westminster Books Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Matt Howell for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns here: Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along. In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Ian Hamilton former pastor at Cambridge Presbyterian Church and serves on the board of Banner of Truth and Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.  We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism. Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find Andy’s music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about this talented musician here: https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us

The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to start this journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along. Today's episode looks at question 91-93 on the Sacraments  We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism. Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Matt Howell for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns here: Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along. In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Rev. Brian Habig,  Pastor at Downtown Presbyterian Church in Greenville, SC, on the bible and preaching as a outward means of grace. We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism. Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find Andy’s music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about this talented musician here: https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us

Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along. This week starts season 3 of our podcast as we consider the last part of the Shorter Catechism. In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen continue their journey through The Shorter Catechism by looking at Question 89 to 90  Resources mentioned in this episode: We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism. Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here: Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/ Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along. In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Mike Glodo, Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, FL. They discuss Question 88 of the Shorter Catechism concerning the means of grace Resources mentioned in this episode: Mike Glodo Article: Improving your Baptism  and Sign and Seal We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism. GET FREE $5 from Westminster Bookstore Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here: Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/ Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to start this journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along. Today's episode looks at question 88 concerning the outward and ordinary means of grace. We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism. Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Matt Howell for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns here: Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along. In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Sean Michael Lucas Senior Pastor at Independent Presbyterian Church in Memphis and Church History Professor with RTS. Dr. Lucas has written great books on Church History. If you want to learn more about Presbyterianism you must read On Being Presbyterian by Dr. Lucas. They discuss Questions 85-87 of the Shorter Catechism concerning faith and repentance. Resources mentioned in this episode: What is Faith? by Guy Richard What Is Grace? by Sean Michael Lucas The Grace of Repentance by Sinclair Ferguson We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism. Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here: Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/ Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along. This week starts season 3 of our podcast as we consider the last part of the Shorter Catechism. In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen continue their journey through The Shorter Catechism by looking at Question 86 and 87 concerning faith in Jesus and repentance unto life. Q. 85. What doth God require of us that we may escape his wrath and curse due to us for sin? A. To escape the wrath and curse of God due to us for sin, God requireth of us faith in Jesus Christ, repentance unto life, with the diligent use of all the outward means whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of redemption. Q. 86. What is faith in Jesus Christ? A. Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace, whereby we receive and rest upon him alone for salvation, as he is offered to us in the gospel. Q. 87. What is repentance unto life? A. Repentance unto life is a saving grace, whereby a sinner, out of a true sense of his sin, and apprehension of the mercy of God in Christ, doth, with grief and hatred of his sin, turn from it unto God, with full purpose of, and endeavor after, new obedience. Resources mentioned in this episode: We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism. Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here: Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/ Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along. In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Rev. Neil Stewart, Pastor at Christ Covenant Church in Greensboro, NC.  Resources mentioned in this episode: We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism. GET $5 from Westminster Book Store Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here: Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to start this journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along. Today's episode looks at the serious sin as laid out in questions 82-84. We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism. Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Matt Howell for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns here: Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along. In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. J.V. Fesko, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS. They discuss Dr. Fesko's new book The Need for Creeds Today Resources mentioned in this episode: The Creedal Imperative by Carl Trueman Why Do We Have Creeds? by Burk Parsons We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism. GET $5 from Westminster Book Store Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here: Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to start this journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along. In season 2 of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen will go through the second section of the Shorter Catechism and discuss the moral law/10 commandments. We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism. Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Matt Howell for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns here: Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

Welcome to Season 2 of The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to start this journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along. In season 2 of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen will go through the second section of the Shorter Catechism and discuss the moral law/10 commandments. This episode we interview Dr. James Anderson from Reformed Theological Seminary on Christian ethics and the 9th Commandment Resources You Shall Not Bear False Witness by Dr. James Anderson We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism. Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and Matt Howell for the exit music. You can find his music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about this talented musician here: Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

Welcome to Season 2 of The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to start this journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along. In season 2 of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen will go through the second section of the Shorter Catechism and discuss the moral law/10 commandments. We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism. Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Matt Howell for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns here: Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us