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Small Town Theologian
Hosted by Jonathan Shirk · EN
Biblical, confessional, and practical truth in 10 minutes or less. Recorded in Rev. Jonathan Shirk’s walk-in closet, the Small Town Theologian podcast is a compact show bringing you comforting gospel truths from a confessional Reformed perspective to help you and your family navigate life’s many challenges.
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PASSIONATELY & ACCURATELY PRESENTING THE GOSPEL IN OUR MESSAGES
Jan 800:29:58Tap to summarizeSo much preaching today is powerless, ineffective, andburdensome because it is man-centered and not God-centered, it is law-heavy and not gospel-heavy, it centers on “do this for God” over “God did this for you.” Oh, that Christ would be front and center in our preaching. This message is titled “Passionately and AccuratelyPresenting the Gospel in Our Message,” a topic given to me by the Executive Team of the Warwick Ministerium. I delivered this message at LEFC (Lancaster Evangelical Free Church) in the small town of Lititz, PA. How about sending the link to a friend who might benefit from it and check out smalltowntheologian.org.
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UPDATE & MESSAGE FOR MEN
Sep 2300:25:31Tap to summarizeWhat's going on with the podcast? Good question. I need more time, and I think some good things are still on the horizon, but they are different than originally expected.
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PAUSING THE PODCAST, EXCITING CHANGES ARE COMING, & RELAUNCHING THE PODCAST
Apr 16, 202500:06:55Tap to summarizePredestined for Joy by Jonathan Shirksmalltowntheologian.orgVISIONSpreading a passion for historic Reformed confessionalism throughout the world by helping people discover, believe, and apply the priceless Biblical truths found within it for their comfort, joy, and perseverance in Jesus Christ.
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JOY KILLERS (6): Self-Loathing Instead of Remembering My Identity in Christ (HC 32 & 52)
Apr 9, 202500:09:57Tap to summarizePredestined for Joy by Jonathan Shirksmalltowntheologian.orgVISIONSpreading a passion for historic Reformed confessionalism throughout the world by helping people discover, believe, and apply the priceless Biblical truths found within it for their comfort, joy, and perseverance in Jesus Christ.
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JOY KILLERS (5): Idleness Instead of Diligence (HC 91 & 111)
Mar 19, 202500:06:05Tap to summarizesmalltowntheologian.orgVISIONSpreading a passion for historic Reformed confessionalism throughout the world by helping people discover, believe, and apply the priceless Biblical truths found within it for their comfort, joy, and perseverance in Jesus Christ.
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JOY KILLERS (4): Careless Words Instead of James 1:19 (HC 122)
Feb 12, 202500:09:04Tap to summarizeBUY STT BOOKS:HEREREAD THE STT BLOG:HERE
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JOY KILLERS (3): Complaining Instead of Giving Thanks (HC 43)
Feb 5, 202500:08:52Tap to summarizeGET SOME GOOD REFORMED BOOKS ON AMAZON!The Belgic Confession: Truth Worth Dying ForThe Heidelberg Catechism: True Comfort in Life & DeathPredestined for Joy: Finding Comfort in a Controversial DoctrineBUY THE BOOKS:HERE SUPPORT THE SHOW: (1)SEND THE PODCAST LINK to a friend; (2) give an honest 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and leave some kind words.BLOG:smalltowntheologian.org
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SPECIAL - Love & Faithfulness When the Church Makes You Angry - Rev. Jonathan Shirk
Jan 9, 202500:35:01Tap to summarizeSEND THIS episode to your pastor and elders, the men who shepherd and care for your soul. Also, here are two resources that can strengthen your pastoral ministry (if you're a pastor).The Heidelberg CatechismThe Belgic ConfessionSUPPORT THE SHOW: (1)SEND THE PODCAST LINK to a friend; (2) give an honest 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and leave some kind words.BOOKS: Check out all Small Town Theologian booksHERE.BLOG:smalltowntheologian.orgASSOCIATIONS:Confessional Podcast Network andSociety of Reformed Podcasters.
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JOY KILLERS (2): Fearing Man Instead of Fearing God (HC 90, 94, 96)
Jan 8, 202500:09:58Tap to summarizeGET SOME GOOD REFORMED BOOKS ON AMAZON!The Belgic Confession: Truth Worth Dying ForThe Heidelberg Catechism: True Comfort in Life & DeathPredestined for Joy: Finding Comfort in a Controversial DoctrineBUY THE BOOKS:HERESUPPORT THE SHOW: (1)SEND THE PODCAST LINK to a friend; (2) give an honest 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and leave some kind words.BLOG:smalltowntheologian.orgASSOCIATIONS:Confessional Podcast Network andSociety of Reformed Podcasters.
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JOY KILLERS (1): Indulgence Instead of Endurance (HC 88-90)
Dec 5, 202400:08:45Tap to summarizeGET SOME GOOD BOOKS FOR REDUCED PRICES!The Belgic Confession: Truth Worth Dying ForKindle: $2.99 (down from $3.99)Paperback: $4.49 (down from $6.99)Hardcover: $12:49 (down from $14.49)The Heidelberg Catechism: True Comfort in Life & DeathHardcover: $11.99 (down from $13.99)Predestined for Joy: Finding Comfort in a Controversial DoctrineKindle: $2.99 (down from $3.99)Paperback: $7.99 (down from $9.99)SUPPORT THE SHOW: (1)SEND THE PODCAST LINK to a friend; (2) give an honest 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and leave some kind words.BOOKS: Check out all Small Town Theologian booksHERE.BLOG:smalltowntheologian.orgASSOCIATIONS:Confessional Podcast Network andSociety of Reformed Podcasters.
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