Three Guys Theologizing (3GT)

Two of the guys are back on one of Argentina’s hottest podcasts with special guest, Rev. Stephen Steele (Stranraer RPC). After some banter about the recent substantial snowfall in the United States, and a helpful comment from Barry about the impossibility of snow having “zero moisture content”, the gents direct their conversation toward cooperative ministry efforts in the old country.

Rev. Stephen Steele introduces himself, and gives a brief geography lesson on Stranraer, Scotland. After his introduction to the physical lay of the land, Stephen gives listeners a spiritual tour of present-day Scotland and Stranraer. Kyle prompt...

The three guys catch up at the start of 2026. Kyle is accused of being almost Baptist. Rural Tim Keller recounts a recent instance of harassment from Dr. Pres. Rev. York. But then the guys quickly sober up as they turn to the topic at hand.

For they take up the weighty discourse of public sin in the life of a minister. Specifically, Barry, Kyle, and Scott address Philip Yancey‘s recent confession of an adulterous relationship, one that spanned several years of his long-running tenure in the pastorate.

Barry asks the guys about their own kn...

The three guys are back this week with special guest Nathan Leamer (CEO, Fixed Gear Strategies) to discuss artificial intelligence (AI). As CEO and Ruling Elder (PCA), Nathan navigates the intersection of technology, public policy, and the kingdom of God in this insightful and engaging conversation. Of note, Barry learns what LLM means and also drives a truck (not a car) throughout the episode.

Kyle tees up the topic of artificial intelligence, highlighting its impact on the perception of truth, discipleship, and what it means to be human. Nathan Leamer introduces himself, focusing on how the Lord...

Two of the guys are back this week with a returning special guest, Dr. Matthew Everhard! Dr. Everhard is the pastor of Gospel Fellowship Presbyterian Church (PCA), and an adjunct professor at the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Pastor Matt joins the guys this week to talk about his newest book, Bold as a Lion: Christian Courage in an Age of Cowards.

Barry and Matt recount their time celebrating NAPARC’s 50th Anniversary. Matt gives an overview of self-publishing a book, versus using a publisher. He covers the drawbacks and advantages of each option. Matt speaks about what pr...

Kyle and Barry are back this week! Scott, due to his low prioritization of 3GT (according to one of the guys), has been [temporarily] replaced with special guest Nicki Imperato. Central to the discussion this week is Abide, the “Young Adult Reformed Fellowship”.

The conversation begins with a brief discussion on daily commutes, and how traffic is a hindrance to Kyle’s holiness. Kyle encourages readers to shower Scott with praise and love via email. Nicki Follows up with a personal introduction, leading into a conversation about Abide. Nicki explains the purpose and history of Abide, giving exampl...

Two guys theologize this week on the topic of biblical leadership in the pastorate. Join Kyle and Dr. John Currie (WTS) as they discuss his new book, The Pastor as Leader: Principles and Practices for Connecting Preaching and Leadership.

Kyle shares the impact of this particular book at his 12-year mark in the pastorate. John speaks about his target audience and what motivated him to write on leadership, focusing on what sets his approach apart in a seemingly “saturated” market. He covers his own experience, which led him to understand the close tie between preaching and leadership (a ti...

In the wake of NAPARC’s 50th Anniversary, the three guys are back with some celebrations, traditions, and congregational updates of their own!

Scott recounts the 10-year anniversary celebration of Marion RPC. From the oldest to the youngest (congregationally speaking, that is), the guys testify of God’s past and present works in each of their church families. Kyle covers everything from croquet to basement renovations in Winchester RPC’s 157-year history, circling back to praise God for the immense generosity of his people. Scott, representing the “adolescent” church, talks about congregational growth (numerical and maturational), university outreach...

The three guys are back, and they have not one, but two guests on this episode! Two Bruces, in fact! RPCNA pastors Bruce Backensto and Bruce Parnell join the guys in order to explain NAPARC and the celebration of its 50th anniversary. 

Bruce and Bruce explain the origins of NAPARC and its purpose. They discuss with the guys how it helps unite different Reformed congregations and joint ministry efforts. They also give examples of how it is striving to bring greater unity in Christ’s church through mutual understanding and cooperation, even with the hope that the var...

The guys are Scott-less, but they hope you will listen to this episode anyway. Before they get to the topic at hand, a special appeal is made. No, it is not for the Winchester Reformed Presbyterian Church’s building fund. Listen to find out! 

Pastor and professor go on to speak about the important topic of congregational elections for officers. Having just gone through an election of deacons in the congregation he serves, Barry explains some of the practical steps that were taken. Together, Kyle and he give the biblical basis for why Presbyterian churches, which are eld...

When the guys came to the regular recording time on Thursday, September 11th, they originally had some other topics in mind for this episode. Yet, given the assassination of Charlie Kirk the previous day, they hit the record button and shared their raw thoughts. Having hit “pause” since then to consider whether these thoughts would be helpful given all that has transpired, the team decided to make this episode public. The 3GT Team hopes this episode will add to the growing testimony of the Lord’s work through one of his servants whose life was suddenly taken.

They b...

After their typical banter and razzing of one another, the guys become a bit more serious. Recent weeks have seen the loss of major evangelical figures, such as John MacArthur and James Dobson. As tributes roll out, as well as criticisms, the question arises: How are we as the church to honor one another, whether living or deceased?

Kyle offers a paradigm taken from the fifth commandment, using the Larger Catechism for direction. We are reminded that we are to honor those who are superiors over us in authority, age, or graces. The guys discuss that, though...

Sometimes, ideas for 3GT episodes are presented to the guys on a plate—or, perhaps, in this case, a font. Kyle is about to go out on a pastoral call to prepare parents who have just had a child for baptism. So, the 3GTers address this issue to bring clarity to this important Presbyterian practice.

Presbyterians are not the only branch of the church that practices the baptism of babies. The guys first distinguish our practice from that of other bodies, such as Roman Catholics or Lutherans, who can teach the false doctrine of baptismal regeneration. They sp...

Or should it be Chat 3GPT? Either way, the three guys get together to have a little summer fun at the expense of artificial intelligence. Along the way, the one host accused of yapping too much by a binge-listening new follower promises not to do so on this episode. We’ll let you be the judge if he succeeded!

The guys ask Chat GPT to rate the ministry and work of each cohost. They even get graded in the process! Then, they turn their attention to the podcast itself. What does AI think of 3GT? And perhaps mo...

On this episode of 3GT, the three guys welcome a fourth. Drew Gordon, Publications Director at Crown & Covenant Publications and a long-time ruling elder of Covenant Fellowship Reformed Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, joins 3GT to discuss his new book, The Elders of the People: Leadership in Christ’s Church, the latest release in the Grassmarket Press series.

In this interview, Drew calls us back to the Bible’s plain, clear, and practical picture of what good leaders are in the church and society. He shares anecdotes and stories of how he has seen that model work in today’...

With one guy gone putting away bad guys, Kyle runs to the rescue from his children’s track meet to record this episode of Three Guys Theologizing. After he catches his breath and explains the joy of watching his children in track and field, Barry interviews him regarding the topic of courage.

For Pastor Borg had recently spoken on this topic at a Presbytery youth retreat. He explains that he chose this topic to address the youth because, like fish in a river, the currents of our modern world will sweep them away unless they are equipped to...

Do you know Agur? Rhoda? How about Mnason?  Perhaps these Biblical names appear vaguely familiar to you. Yet do you know their stories? If not, you will want to listen to this podcast and consider reading the book God’s Lesser Knowns by Pastor Brian Coombs. 

Kyle and Scott interview Brian about his purpose in writing the book and the ways he hopes readers will be encouraged. With keen pastoral and practical insight, Brian brings characters like the ones above alive so that you get to know them and, better yet, the Lord Jesus each one was following...

Finally, the boys are all back behind their mics! Though it has been some time since they were all together, they pick right back up where they left off. After some banter and happy birthday wishes to Kyle, they turn to the topic of men leaving the ministry.

As Jim Davis and Michael Graham chronicle in their book The Great Dechurching, many congregations are bleeding members and closing in America. This phenomenon of the sheep leaving the folds is precipitated by the shepherd leaving them as well. As this article, “A shortage of shepherds,” explains in WORLD, mini...

Having had difficulty recording due to full schedules, and still down to two with Kyle away, at least Scott and Barry were available to man the mics. Given questions and feedback received from a recent article on Gentle Reformation called “SSA is SSA,” the parishioner and priofessor decide to tackle further the polarizing topic of same-sex attraction.

In the article, Barry makes the point that same-sex attraction is sinful sexual attraction. So the guys engage this issue by making necessary theological distinctions. They look at natural desires, such as hunger, and sinful desires that are idolatrous. They defi...

On this episode of Three Guys Theologizing, Pastor Ed Blackwood of the Springs Reformed Church of Colorado Spring, CO, joins them to discuss a ministry he has developed called Worship Connected. Ed, who just completed a doctoral project on this subject at Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary, describes this unique approach of connecting family worship of people in a congregation to the weekly worship services.

The 3GTers first discuss with Ed the support for the concept of daily family worship found in the Scriptures and church history, particularly in the Reformed branch. Ed then discusses how congregations are...

After an all-time great introduction by the parishioner, he and the pastor wish the professor a happy birthday before they get to the subject at hand. A listener named Ian wanted the 3GTers to address the subject of church cliques.

Scott begins by distinguishing between factions based on ideological and theological differences, friendships based on natural relationships between church members, and cliques. The guys define a clique as a group of members associating with one another based on theological commitments or friendships of shared experiences who do not readily allow others to join them. They discuss how...

Imagine having a podcast episode where Charles Spurgeon is interviewed about his prayer life as a preacher. Undoubtedly, it would be 3GT’s most popular program ever! Well, though you will not hear the Prince of Preachers’ voice in this episode, you will hear from one who has come to know him well through his research and writing.

For the guys welcome Dr. Keeney Dickerson, Baptist pastor and the Founder and Director of Prayeridigm, to Three Guys Theologizing. Keeney has just published a book entitled Spurgeon: The Prayer-Powered Pulpit of the Prince of Preachers. Not only is the...

After a brief discussion of the winter snows, the 3GTers welcome an Aussie who had never seen it until coming to America. Ken Ham, Founder and CEO of Answers in Genesis, the Creation Museum, and the Ark Encounter, joins the guys for this episode to discuss his newest book, Ken Ham Daily: 365 Musings, Inspirations, Answers.

Having offered a presuppositional apologetic for a six-day creation view for fifty years, Ken has assembled a series of his writings into a daily reading format for use in the home, church, and ministry. He reminds us of how all life issues...

Well, some think that podcasts should not have introductory banter. Just get to the subject at hand, they say. So, in light of that helpful instruction, the 3GTers make fun of it and banter away at the beginning about the Carpenters (a cultural nod to the old guy) and a few other things before they get to the subject at hand. As Reformed Presbyterians, we often talk about what we sing regarding the content of our singing in worship (Hint: The Psalms!). But why do we sing in worship in the first place?

The guys tackle this...

To be honest, this episode starts off a bit wonky. Kyle compliments Scott on his introduction. Barry has to correct Scott about a music group. Kyle laughs at Barry because he only knows three words of a song, which is its title (well, perhaps that’s not so unusual).  Finally, they get to the point of the episode, which is the conscience.

The guys begin by defining the conscience. They then reference historical figures and groups on the subject, such as Thomas Aquinas, George Washington, and the Puritans. From there, they reference the Scriptures’ description of the consci...

The Lord made it clear in Micah. “He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” Yet how to love mercy tends to be a struggle for many congregations. So with Scott absent, Barry and Kyle share pastoral insights about this topic.

They begin by discussing the practice in their congregations regarding what is done when requests for help come. From there, the important role of the deacons is emphasized. Next, they follow with many ideas on ho...

As the parishioner is off chasing bad guys throughout the county, the pastor and professor make this episode one of 3GT – 1.  They dedicate this episode to the subject of what one could expect if he or she walked through the doors of a typical Reformed Presbyterian Church.

Kyle and then Barry describe their first experience and worshiping at an RPC church. One of them wanted to run out the door, while the other said it was love at first sight. From there, they discuss what one would experience if they worshiped in an RP congregation. The consistency of w...

On this episode of Three Guys Theologizing, a doctor is in the house! Yes, Dr. Matthew Everhard, Pastor of Gospel Fellowship PCA and RPTS Adjunct Professor, joins the guys once again and offers a prescription for what is ailing the evangelical church.

Matthew is on 3GT to explain the reason he published his newest book Worshiptainment: The Modern Church’s Golden Calf. He exposes the heavy reliance the modern evangelical church places on entertaining people in the sanctuary through drama, cinematic production, lights, concert-like music, etc. After highlighting some of the extreme examples, Matthew explains the regulative pr...

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 and how? 

The guys first give the biblical evidence for God’s judgment on the nations, particularly found in the Psalms and the Prophets. Scott then points that Americans certainly want the positive side of God‘s judgment, as politicians regularly ask for G...

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 take on some of the difficult one anothers we find in the Bible.

For the epistles contain one another admonitions that are not easy to understand and apply. Such as? Confess your sins to one another. Forgive one another. Bear with one anot...

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 the studio together, they are joined by a guest to help speak to this subject.

Martin Monteith is the new pastor of the Fulton Reformed Presbyterian Church in the small town of Fulton, NY. In the relatively short amount of time Martin...

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 begins to pepper Barry with questions about his life and ministry. Along the way, we hear about his work as a prof, pastor, and even executor (read that last label carefully!). Then, turning the tables, Kyle catches us up on being a...

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 idea of vocation. He explains how the Protestant Reformation helped recapture the sense of all of God’s people serving the Lord, not just the clergy. Bill then discusses with the 3GTers the theology of work and rest, and how they add to the...

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 back to being content to record as usual. They then pick up on the latest internet kerfuffles regarding seminary education.

Scott asks the pastor and seminary president about the many objections raised about seminary training. They question whether seminary is necessary in...

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 published by Crown & Covenant, explains the purpose of this series as he begins. From there, he shares how the opening chapters of his book describe the nature of the church, which leads to how Christ, as head of the church, wants the...

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 of our praise and honor. But therein lies the rub. How is God to be praised and honored in worship? Man’s ideas and imaginations about this subject are nothing short of idolatry. As Nathan reminds us, for God to be worshipped properly w...

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 will always be disagreements in the church. To aid in thinking through how to handle them, the 3GTers utilize three stories of church struggles found in Acts 15-16.  From the Biblical witness, they discuss the different types of disagreements that can arise in the c...

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 slog.

The 3GTers define the slog as the dark and discouraging times Christians sometimes face. They describe its symptoms and the problems it brings to the Christian life. After referencing the Slough of Despond from Pilgrim’s Progress, they end up in a slou...

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, long ago (see Episode 32), the 3GTers again explain what the practice of ordination is and then expand upon it. They explain the relationship of ordination to authority, as well as the correspondence between the congregation and courts of the church wit res...

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 revelation. With that in mind, two of the 3GTers turn to the special revelation of that special book at the end of the Bible entitled Revelation.

With Barry having completed a second preaching series through Revelation recently, and helping homiletics students at R...

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 Church of North America purchased the Horne Mansion located on Penn Avenue in Pittsburgh in order to house its denominational seminary. For the sum of $40,000, the Synod invested in this beautiful, well-built home to create a more permanent place for men...