After a rip-roaring introduction, the parishioner leads the pastor and the prof into the topic of the day: pastoral morality or the lack thereof. He begins by highlighting the downfall of many prominent

In the country song "The House that Built Me," Miranda Lambert sings of returning to visit her childhood home built by her father. The song begins with her addressing the lady who now

A listener sends in a question asking how believers are to faithfully  interact with the LGBTQ community and navigate some of the perplexing situations of our day. So the guys discuss first the

Once a wise woman, prospered by the Lord, purchased a great estate. Rolling acres of property, with forests on the outskirts and beautiful gardens within, surround the stately mansion. The fair lady who

Often some of the guys' best conversations happen off the air. After they stopped recording the last session, other questions arose about Kyle‘s experience in "asking Jesus into his heart." So the

Do you know what happened on October 12, 1988? Well, many things, but way up in the land of Garrison Keillor a little boy "asked Jesus into his heart" at an Awana meeting.

Illustrations can be a glorious bridge in a sermon between the text of God's Word and the congregation. A good illustration can open up a passage of Scripture, bring understanding to God's people,

After a stunning introduction ends with an unfortunate mic whack, Scott gets back on track with a listener's question. Should a Protestant church receive a convert's Roman Catholic baptism? The meaning and Westminster

How much value does a soul have to you? If you are in church leadership, how do you demonstrate the worth of another human being? Clearly Jesus valued the souls of people highly.

On the last episode of 3GT, the guys discussed the doctrine of perseverance as treated by the Synod of Dort. But they did not discuss one important issue related to it. What about

At a recent conference,  the RPTS faculty addressed the doctrines of grace known as TULIP that came out of the Synod of Dort. So the guys start asking the prof about his talk

Behold, children are a gift of the LordAfter a quick trip to Michigan this weekend to take my father-in-law back home after a visit, we returned Saturday to help my son, Spencer, finish

Behind the scenes, Barry and Kyle continue to give Scott a great deal of coaching in hosting an episode. Don’t hit your mike! Get your kids off the internet! But don’t

The historic marks that identify the visible church of Jesus Christ are the pure preaching of God's Word, the right administration of the sacraments, and the faithful practice of church discipline (see here

Remember him? He was the guy who lost an ear to Peter's sword, at least temporarily. After putting his ear back on, the Lord told Peter to put down the sword. In the

On September 14-15, the faculty of RPTS spoke on the subject of "The Synod of Dort and the Doctrines of Grace." This year marks the four hundredth year since the conclusion of this

The table sat in the back corner of my parents' large family room, surrounded by the paneled walls and sitting on the shag carpet so prevalent in the seventies. Seated on a wood

Recently a regular reader of Gentle Reformation wrote me asking some questions about sin in the life of the believer. In particular, he asked in so many words, "How can someone know if

After another week away due to some summer fun, the guys are back at it in real fashion. For they tackle the subject of foolish rulers. In a refreshing change for Barry, Scott

The main building in Pittsburgh in which RPTS is housed was formerly known as the Horne Mansion, constructed in 1898. Durbin Horne, who had the home built, was the son of Joseph Horne,

Clearly history testifies that certain men have risen and, as the Lord called for, stood "in the gap before Me" in pastoral ministry (Ezek. 22:30). Jonah was sent alone into the heart

One thing the 3GTers realize they have in common. They all are, or at least have been, part of little churches. So they start a conversation about it. They first define what size

For the past five or six years, when our family gathers for vacation together, we attend the little church. The quaint building is nestled in a grove outside the town where we stay.

When Sir Scott walks into a home, he's going to look not in your medicine cabinet but certainly at your library. For he believes, and Kyle and Barry agree, that you can read

After discussing whether the "G" in 3GT should stand for "Gentlemen" to encourage more dignity on the podcast, the gents get down to business on this episode's topic. Why does the minister hold