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The Shorter
The Shorter Podcast
84 episodes
6 days ago
The Shorter, a podcast on The Shorter Catechism where 2 pastors take 20 minutes to confess their way through the 107 questions of the Westminster Shorter Catechism. Our goal for every episode is to demonstrate that The Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life.
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The Shorter, a podcast on The Shorter Catechism where 2 pastors take 20 minutes to confess their way through the 107 questions of the Westminster Shorter Catechism. Our goal for every episode is to demonstrate that The Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life.
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The Shorter
Dr. Bryan Chapell Interview on The Lord's Prayer

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

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4 years ago
32 minutes 58 seconds

The Shorter
Dr. Guy Richard Interview on Prayer: Question 98

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

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4 years ago
39 minutes 11 seconds

The Shorter
Q98 - What Is Prayer?

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

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4 years ago
27 minutes 51 seconds

The Shorter
Dr. Guy Waters Interview on the Lord's Supper: Questions 96-97

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

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4 years ago
35 minutes 56 seconds

The Shorter
Dr. Guy Richard Interview on Baptism: Questions 94-95

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

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4 years ago
36 minutes 18 seconds

The Shorter
Q94-95 - What is Baptism?

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

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4 years ago
34 minutes

The Shorter
Dr. Ian Hamilton on the Sacraments: Questions 91-93

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

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4 years ago
35 minutes 43 seconds

The Shorter
Q91-93 What Is a Sacrament?

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

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4 years ago
23 minutes 55 seconds

The Shorter
Rev. Brian Habig Interview on the Bible: Questions 89-90

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

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4 years ago
46 minutes 8 seconds

The Shorter
Q. 89. How is the word made effectual to salvation?

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

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4 years ago
29 minutes 47 seconds

The Shorter
Rev. Mike Glodo Interview on Means of Grace: Question 88

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

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4 years ago
41 minutes 7 seconds

The Shorter
Q. 88. What are the outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of redemption?

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

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4 years ago
23 minutes 28 seconds

The Shorter
Dr. Sean Michael Lucas Interview on Faith & Repentance: Questions 85-87

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

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4 years ago
29 minutes 19 seconds

The Shorter
Q. 85-87: What Is Faith in Jesus Christ?

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

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4 years ago
27 minutes 50 seconds

The Shorter
Rev. Neil Stewart Interview on Questions 82-84

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

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4 years ago
41 minutes 6 seconds

The Shorter
Q. 82-84: What Doth Every Sin Deserve?

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

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4 years ago
31 minutes 34 seconds

The Shorter
Dr. J.V. Fesko Interview on The Need for Creeds Today

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

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4 years ago
34 minutes 37 seconds

The Shorter
10th Commandment - Do not Covet

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

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4 years ago
29 minutes 28 seconds

The Shorter
Dr. James Anderson Interview on the 9th Commandment

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

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4 years ago
35 minutes 57 seconds

The Shorter
The 9th Commandment - Tell the Truth

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

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4 years ago
28 minutes 30 seconds

The Shorter
The Shorter, a podcast on The Shorter Catechism where 2 pastors take 20 minutes to confess their way through the 107 questions of the Westminster Shorter Catechism. Our goal for every episode is to demonstrate that The Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life.