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Scott Hunt, Barry York, Kyle Borg
The podcast where a pastor, a parishioner, and a professor have lively discussions on practical Christian living from a Reformed perspective. Features Kyle Borg, Scott Hunt, and Barry York.
Episode 321: Does God Judge Nations?
The guys establish the fact that the pastor would not record weekly without listeners, the parishioner would be glad to talk without even recording, and the professor is just happy to be here. Then, the 3GTers get down to the subject in hand. Does God judge the nations of the earth? And if so, why …
33:3914/11/2024
Episode 320: Take One (Anothers) Daily
With Scott leading the way, the guys devote this episode to the “one anothers” of Scripture. They first demonstrate how to apply the more negative ones, such as provoking one another. Then they address briefly the more common one anothers that are a bit easier to understand, such as love one another. But then they …
36:4523/10/2024
Episode 319: Christian Municipalism
The blogosphere and podcast world seem to be discussing Christian Nationalism these days. Why, even 3GT got into the act not too long ago in this episode. Yet, what about focusing this issue down to a more local level? How about a discussion on Christian Municipalism? As the Three Guys of 3GT get back in …
38:1414/10/2024
Episode 318: Check-up!
After a late summer hiatus, the gents return to their favorite extracurricular activity to record new episodes of Three Guys Theologizing. Yet alas, the parishioner is still not available. However, undeterred, the pastor and professor decide to give listeners an update on the latest in their lives and ministry. With Kyle manning the mic, he …
30:0305/10/2024
Episode 317: Finding My Vocation with William Boekestein
As the summer ends, the guys welcome a guest to this episode of Three Guys Theologizing. Pastor William “Bill” Boekestein of the Immanuel Fellowship Church (URC) in Kalamazoo, Michigan, joins them to discuss his latest book Finding My Vocation: A Guide for Young People Seeking a Calling. The interview begins by Bill defining Biblically the …
40:3409/09/2024
Episode 316: Seminary Kerfuffles
Scott’s back in the hosting seat after cruising with his beloved for their 25th, which he thoroughly enjoyed and so apologizes to Kyle for making fun of his cruise history. This leads the guys to discus the possibility of a 3GT cruise like other high profile ministries. Yet knowing the 3GT budget, they quickly get …
42:4029/07/2024
Episode 315: Household of Faith
The parishioner is off on the high seas, enjoying a silver anniversary cruise with his beloved. So the professor takes the opportunity to interview the pastor about his new book on Presbyterianism, Household of Faith. Kyle, as one of the managing editors of Grassmarket Press, a series of books introducing theological and Christian living topics …
45:2816/07/2024
Episode 314: Worthy!
In this episode of Three Guys Theologizing, the gentlemen welcome back Pastor Nathan Eshelman as their guest. Nathan has authored another book in the Grassmarket Press series, entitled Worthy. They interview him about his book on worship. As Nathan reminds us, the word “worship” is based on the word “worthy.” The Triune God is worthy …
41:5628/06/2024
Episode 313: Disagreements in the Church
The boys start off talking about the pleasantry of mowing their lawns, which has nothing to do with this episode but is a continuation from the last one! Kyle gets the guys on track by sharing an anecdote that takes them to the subject at hand – church conflict. As Samuel Rutherford once said, there …
44:3805/06/2024
Episode 312: Encountering the Christian Slog
As the three guys return to the studio, the prof has just mowed his lawn. He explains to the pastor and parishioner some trouble he had with his new riding lawn mower, which involved the tortoise and the hare on the throttle. From there, they move to the topic at hand – encountering the Christian …
46:0822/05/2024
Episode 311: Sending into Ministry
The boys are back! Yes, indeed, all three guys show up for this episode. After some banter that involves Scott and Kyle referencing old movies once again and making fun of Barry’s birdwatching, they get down to the business at hand. For they return again to the subject of ordination. Treated in an episode long, …
40:3503/05/2024
Episode 310: Revelation Apocalypse!
With this episode recorded near the time of the solar eclipse, the parishioner and the professor share their experiences while the pastor gallivants around Kansas for his kids’ track meets. Though clearly the eclipse did not result in the end of the world, as some predicted, surely it testified to the Lord’s glory in natural …
55:5022/04/2024
Episode 309: A Century Worth Celebrating
The following episode is sponsored by Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary. With the prosecuting parishioner away on trial, the pastor and professor handle this latest episode of 3GT. Given the significance of an event in the life of the seminary, Pastor Borg interviews President York regarding it. In November 1923, the Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian …
36:5212/04/2024
Episode 308: The God of Justice
Of all the episodes that the prosecuting attorney would miss, it should not have been this one! Yet so it was, as the parishioner was on spring break when the pastor and professor were finally able to record again. For the topic they chose to discuss was that of God and His justice. In the …
38:4802/04/2024
Episode 307: Delighting in the Lord on His Day
On this episode, the guys take up a topic submitted by a listener. However, before they do, the listener asks Kyle a question regarding BeReal. He acts as if this French app is better than Snapchat, Instagram, or Facebook, but his explanation will leave you dubious. They then get down to the true question at …
42:5929/02/2024
Episode 306: Presbyterian Pastor-Making Ingredients
After conferring upon Barry another title and hearing what a good time he and Scott had together over the weekend, Kyle brings up another topic that shows the 3GTers are about all things Presbyterian. For they discuss the process of a man becoming a pastor through the presbytery.  They explain what it means for a …
41:0320/02/2024
Episode 305: A Miscellany of Topics
For a funny reason, the guys get introduced as characters from Back to the Future such as Biff and Marty McFly, which is about the only theme that ties this episode together. For the guys take a break from their normal singular focus and discuss a variety of seemingly unrelated topics on this installation of …
41:3213/02/2024
Episode 304: Practical Shepherding
After establishing Kyle‘s proper location and noting that Scott is wearing a pink sweater, the guys get down to the task at hand. What does it mean for elders to shepherd the flock of God? As Elder Hunt is about to head into a session meeting, the 3GTers start there. What is the session and …
38:0208/02/2024
Episode 303: On Christian Nationalism with Colin Samul
In this episode, Kyle, Barry, and the other guy bring a special guest to help them with a controversial topic. Pastor Colin Samul joins the pastor, o the professor, and the other guy discuss his review of the book The Case for Christian Nationalism by Stephen Wolfe. They begin the episode by having Colin define …
44:5126/01/2024
Episode 302: Elementary or Circumstantial?
As the boys open up another episode of 3GT, they go about their common bantering to begin. But then they settle in to discussing the topic at hand, which is “What is the difference between elements and circumstances of worship? And why is it important?” They begin by defining what are the necessary elements, or …
38:1915/01/2024
Episode 301: Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age with Rosaria Butterfield
Though down a professor, the parishioner and pastor bring on another one far more renowned. For Dr. Rosaria Butterfield, author of Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age, comes onto 3GT to discuss her new book. Well, at least she does once someone else’s book gets out of the way! After introducing herself and reminding listeners …
58:4426/12/2023
Episode 300: Gird Up Your Loins!
After a lengthy, way-too-long introduction that involves the likes of Michael Bolton, Scott finally reigns it in and gets to the subject at hand. A listener wants to know how to treat the subject of masculinity in today’s culture. The guys begin by addressing the strong-handed approach to the subject from men as diverse as …
40:3319/12/2023
Episode 299: “I Didn’t Survive” with Naghmeh Panahi
It’s not often that the 3GTers have repeat guests on the show. But some people have such a story one episode hardly does it justice. Such is the case regarding the story of Naghmeh Panahi. A few years ago, Naghmeh was on 3GT to share her incredible story that can be heard here. She recounted …
32:2820/11/2023
Ep. 298: Update on Tommy & Emory
Many listeners know that on February 27, 2022, Barry’s son-in-law, Tommy Mangan, was shot through the throat in the line of duty as a police officer in Indianapolis. (To learn and hear more about this story, see Abiding in the Almighty’s Shadow, Continuing to Abide in the Almighty’s Shadow, Shattered, and Tommy’s CaringBridge site.) On …
40:5813/11/2023
Episode 297: 1GM
Well, it finally happened. Only one guy showed up to record an episode. Of the three, which one is most likely to be able to monologue for an entire episode? Yep, you guessed it. On this episode of Three Guys Theologizing, or should we say One Guy Monologuing, Kyle takes the microphone and never relinquishes …
35:0407/11/2023
Episode 296: Grow Up!
Want a podcast introduction that basically contradicts the theme of the episode? Leave it to the 3GTers! After the guys joke around like teenagers for a while, they get down to the task at hand which is discussing the need for maturity in the Christian life. The guys establish the truth from Scriptures that the …
35:4224/10/2023
Episode 295: Is Sunday Best the Best?
Pennsylvania civil magistrates may not be the best place to look for clothing decisions, with some men dressing as women and others, well, hardly dressing at all. But Kyle, knowing these are Barry’s legislators, wants to go there. After discussing the latest kerfuffle on Capital Hill caused by a Pennsylvania senator, the guys discuss dressing …
39:5217/10/2023
Episode 294: A Little Pneumatology for You
The boys banter about the change in weather, going to kid’s fall sporting events, and Scott wearing a cardigan. Then they get down to the subject at hand. They discuss what is known as pneumatology, or the person and work of the Holy Spirit. They begin pointing out how misunderstandings of the Trinity create false …
34:1725/09/2023
Episode 293: Roast Preacher
The old joke goes that many church folks have roast preacher for Sunday dinner, as they go home after the service and criticize the sermon. As the parishioner had recently read a list of ten criticisms a famous preacher had received, he wondered if his less-than-famous preacher friends had received any of them. So he …
37:3115/09/2023
Episode 292: Preparing to Commune
After a summer hiatus, the guys are back! After catching up a bit, they turn their attention to the important topic of preparing to come to the Lord’s Table. In the words of institution the Apostle Paul gave the church at Corinth, he told them they were to “examine themselves” so as not to come …
37:3929/08/2023
Episode 291: Christians and Wealth
As the three amigos / three musketeers / three stooges (You choose one!) are back together again, they respond to a question from a regular listener. What are Christians who have earthly riches to do? So they have a discussion regarding wealth. They seek to define it and note how wealth is often defined in …
39:1418/07/2023
Episode 290: (Local) Church and (Local) State
Often discussions about church and state are of the big picture variety. Theological debates about Christ’s rule over the nations. Arguments over the boundaries of ecclesiastical and governmental authority. Opinions about supporting and voting for candidates in federal elections. But what about some practical ways a local church can be involved in its local government? …
38:1410/07/2023
Episode 289: Worship, Feasting, Rest, Mercy
Crown & Covenant Publications continues to issue accessible books on basic Christian doctrine through their Grassmarket Press imprint. Their most recent release, Worship, Feasting, Rest, Mercy: The Christian Sabbath, is an insightful and helpful introduction to the New Testament practice of keeping the Lord’s Day holy in honor of Christ’s resurrection on the first day …
47:0527/06/2023
Episode 288: The Character of a True Theologian
The guys open up this episode reflecting on the recent passing of some prominent pastors, such as Gordon Keddie, Tim Keller, and Harry Reeder. These ministers were not only pastors but theologians and authors whose ministries impacted many. With Scott away, the pastor and professor use these notable deaths to discuss On the Character of …
36:2106/06/2023
Episode 287: We Don’t Need No Education?
Pink-Floyd protested, with deliberate grammatical incongruity, against bad school systems. As they said, we don’t need just another brick in the wall. But what should the education of our children look like? One listener asked, and the 3GT Team responded! They begin this episode by discussing the purpose of education. Reasons related to anthropology, God’s …
42:1618/05/2023
Episode 286: Navigating the Transgender Minefield
Thankfully, all three guys are back behind their mics for this episode! After catching up with one another, they jump right into the topic of the day. The transgender movement. What are Christians to do? They share statistics that show among this current generation an alarming rate of increase in young people who identify as …
36:5510/05/2023
Episode 285: The Necessity of Church Membership
Finally, the guys are back in the recording studio! Well, at least two of them are. After their usual banter, they get down to the task at hand as they discuss the necessity of church membership. Where does the Bible warrant membership in the local church? The guys point out numerous scriptures that indicate this …
36:0003/05/2023
Episode 284: I Have a Confession!
While the parishioner is away on vacation, the guys were still able to keep the 3 in 3GT! For they welcome pastor and author, Dr. Nathan Eshelman, as they review his new book I Have a Confession. After hearing of Nathan’s journey into Presbyterianism, the guys discuss the place of a confession of faith in …
37:2005/04/2023
Episode 283: Loving Our Enemies in a Wicked Age
With all the guys in the studio again, they are putting the 3 back into 3GT! With the increasing hostility in the culture against Christ and the church, they discuss the subject of enemies and how to deal with them on this episode. The guys first look at some basic texts on treating rightly our …
32:1614/03/2023
Episode 282: Presbyterian Shepherding
Well, the boys are back together again! With all three of them on their mics, they jest about the worst episode ever, their Argentinian listeners (or lack thereof), and Barry’s ability (?) to sing 70’s pop songs. But eventually they get down to business. For in this episode they discuss how Presbyterianism helps in the …
37:5303/03/2023
Episode 281: Church Budgets?
Well, the last time it was only Kyle and Scott recording, one listener said on social media that it was the “worst episode ever.”  So, with these two again back at their mics, they decide to treat a topic guaranteed to get better ratings. Church budgets! As congregations hold their annual meetings this time of year, …
37:3117/02/2023
Episode 280: Law School
With Kyle away on an United Nations–like trip, it’s up to Barry and Scott to hold down the home fort. So after hearing about Scott’s journey in becoming a lawyer and why he enjoys practicing law, the guys turn to a discussion of Christian misunderstandings of the Law of God. They do so by looking …
40:0431/01/2023
Episode 279: The Pulpit & Politics
In this episode of Three Guys Theologizing, they decide to mix the unmixable. For they have a lively discussion about religion and politics. More specifically, about how politics should be treated from the pulpit. After repeating Timothy’s charge to Timothy not to engage in endless controversies and speculations, the pastor tosses out a number of …
36:2826/01/2023
Episode 278: What is Love?
On this episode of 3GT,the parishioner and the prof conduct a book review. They are joined by none other then Kyle Borg, author of a new book entitled What is Love? That’s right – they are interviewing 3GT‘s own resident loveologist! They begin by having Kyle explain, as president of the Education and Publication Board …
36:3318/01/2023
Episode 277: From Generation to Generation
All three guys are together again so this episode starts off a bit rambunctious. The parishioner (or is it placeholder?) is teased for wearing a cardigan while exercising. The pastor is dubbed the “loveologist.” But then they settle down and get to business. For they address the subject of passing the Christian faith down to …
36:5012/01/2023
Episode 276: Pontificating on Trueman
Though the prof was kept away from recording by a snowstorm, this episode brings rejoicing for the wandering parishioner has returned! Yes, Kyle is joined by Scott in this episode. Together at last, they bring in a “ghost guest” in the form of Carl Trueman as they take a quote of his about the Roman …
35:4904/01/2023
Episode 275: The Shadow of Christ in Lamentations with Dr. C.J. Williams
Barry and Kyle are still searching for Scott, who is wandering somewhere out there in the political landscape. If they cannot find him, they may have to start having tryouts for a new parishioner. But in the meantime, they still put the 3 in 3GT as they are joined by RPTS Professor of Old Testament …
34:4620/12/2022
Episode 274: Souls by Matthew Everhard
Scott is absent once again. 3GT slipped a spot in its Argentina ratings since the last episode. But all is not lost, for the guys are joined by Dr. Matthew Everhard as he discusses his new book Souls: How Jesus Saves Sinners. Matthew explains his desire in writing this book was to deepen gospel understanding. …
45:4507/12/2022
Episode 273: Bridging Denominational Divides
Scott is away, undoubtedly hot on the trail of criminals as the newly elected prosecutor. But Kyle is firmly back in his seat as a tripod-caster (or is that tri-podcaster?). And Barry is eager to record, having recently discovered that 3GT is on the Top 100 list of a South American country. So with a …
35:1915/11/2022
Episode 272: Pastors are Different
Yes, you can read that title more than one way! But the way it is meant is that pastors have a variety of gifts and abilities they bring to the ministry. That was the intended theme of this episode of 3GT. But wow, how things go off the rails right from the start! Granddad jokes. …
37:4508/11/2022