Three Guys Theologizing (3GT)

Still holding at 3GT minus one, the parishioner and professor invite another guest on this latest episode. They are joined by Laurie Zaffini, who tells of her incredible journey out of the Mormon faith to the true Lord and Savior. Laurie grew up in a large, loving home in Colorado and was raised to be …

This episode is still Borg-less, but it is not pastor-less! For Pastor Martin Blocki joins the prof and parishioner to share his unique story and offer his insights into caring for those caring for others. Martin and his wife, Kathy, were excitedly expecting twin girls just over two decades ago. But tragically, due to a …

On this episode of 3GT, the gentlemen are joined by Naghmeh Panahi. They along with their listeners have the privilege of hearing her share the incredible story of the Lord’s redemption in her life. Born in Iran, Naghmeh moved with her family as a child to the USA and was converted to Christ at age …

“I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” Jesus said this action reveals His true followers from false ones (see Matt. 25:31-46). Every fall across the nation, thousands of college students pour into college campuses from all over the world. If near a campus, does your church welcome these “strangers”? Though still Borg-less, 3GT is …

They are back! Well, at least two of them are. The professor and parishioner resume recording while the pastor continues his needed hiatus. On this episode, Barry actually interviews Scott as he just completed a difficult murder trial involving a child. Scott explains his work as a prosecuting attorney, gives insight into the case, and …

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It’s summertime and that should mean more time for reading. It’s also a good time to remind God’s people to read their Bibles. So consider yourself reminded, and here is some help to encourage you along the way! For the 3GTers discuss on this episode some keys for reading the Bible the way it’s meant …

The parishioner is away celebrating his anniversary with his sweetie, so the pastor and prof have fun sharing what people think Scott looks like from just the sound of his voice. Then they get down to business. Barry and Kyle discuss the significant meeting this month of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in …

After the last episode dealing with congregants and pastors leaving the church, a listener said, “Hey, wait a minute! What about ruling elders?” So the 3GTers added this postscript episode. The segment begins with a reminder about the need and place of ruling elders in the church. The guys explain the stability lay elders bring …

The guys tackle a situation often faced by people in the church. What do you do when a fellow member tells you they are leaving the congregation? Unlike a previous episode that dealt with those who have already walked out the door, this half hour plus addresses those heading that way. The 3GTers begin by …

So the pastor heard that a certain professor (not the one on this podcast!) teaches that fasting is no longer required in the Christian era. He wants to know what the parishioner and the professor on this podcast think. Are Christians to fast? The 3GTers begin by defining fasting Biblically, then clarifying exactly what they …

In this latest episode of Three Guys Theologizing, the parishioner asks a question to the preacher and the homiletics professor on a listener’s behalf. How do these men go about about preparing for sermons and their delivery? Having recently seen his children’s school play of The Wizard of Oz, Scott wonder what goes on “behind …

The three guys who theologize return to one of their favorite topics – worship! The prof starts off this episode suggesting that all churches have a liturgy as they worship, then lets the other two guys loose on the subject. The pastor and parishioner want to define the term liturgy first. They go on to …

The prof always loves receiving letters from listeners. So do the pastor and the parishioner – if they are not being called out for their shenanigans. So after safety checking a recent submission, the 3GTers set about tackling its request. For in a follow up to a previous episode, where Kyle mentioned his favorite book …

Sadly, Kyle informs the guys on this episode that the famous hound of Winchester had to be put to sleep. So Scott and Barry quickly form a support group and console with Kyle. After a few tears, they turn to their typical theologizing, this time about animals and our relationship to them. Scott refers to …

The professor starts reading another listener’s letter, causing the pastor and parishioner to flinch. But when they realize they’re not being flogged again, they relax and get into the spirit of the theme at hand. For the guys discuss common Scripture texts that are misunderstood, mishandled, or misapplied. The 3GTers look at Bible verses such …

In the Bible’s book of Proverbs, wisdom is personified as a woman who says, “I walk in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of justice” (Prov. 8:20). With the Derek Chauvin case recently decided, the guys pursue the wisdom needed in the area of justice. They discuss Biblically how justice is …

The parishioner wants some professional advice from those with pastoral experience. What can he do to help burnout his pastor? In this Screwtape Letters-esque episode, the other two guys seem happy to oblige! For Barry and Kyle give Scott many pointers on how to totally discourage a pastor. From complaining about helping at church to …

Need proof our listeners are a discerning lot? Then listen to the professor read a few letters 3GT has received. After these reminders of how he often has to deal with the unruliness of the pastor and the parishioner, the boys get down to business. They discuss the impact of smartphones and social media on …

Is Scott like a non-Newtonian fluid or not? Google it and you be the judge! Then get on with this episode. For the guys have more serious matters to get to as they stroll down the Hall of Faithlessness wing in the museum of Biblical characters. You will know that you can go to Hebrews …

On this episode, Dr. Stephen Nichols, president of Reformation Bible College, helps keep the 3 in 3GT as he joins Barry and Scott while Kyle is away. Steve is the chief academic officer and a teaching fellow for Ligonier Ministries, host of the weekly podcast 5 Minutes in Church History, and author of a new book …

As usual, the pastor and parishioner go at it to build some dramatic tension for the podcast. When things settle down a bit, they discuss the issue of people wandering from the church and how to shepherd them back home. The guys center their discussion on the spirit of the verses, “I myself will be …

Want an episode that talks about wine (or at least alcohol), women (well, old ladies), and song (opera) that actually has nothing to do with any of those things? Then this episode is for you! For the guys tackle the subject known as the adiaphora, or the “things indifferent.” This term refers to those grey …

Not only adults need theologizing. So do children. Among God’s sheep, how do you explain theological concepts to the lambs? The 3GTers interact on what they would do when asked the following questions. How would you explain the idea of theology or the Trinity to a three year old? The gospel and saving faith to …

The boys begin with playful banter about Scott’s wearing of cardigans, Kyle’s obsession with Mr. Rogers, and Barry’s quiet provocations before the parishioner gets the train back on track. For this episode’s featured topic is Redemptive-Historical preaching. The 3GTers start off by defining what this type of preaching is and how it is done. They …

The guys always enjoy visitors who make the podcast 3GT+1, especially when the guest raises their collective IQ significantly! Such is the case on this episode, as Dr. William VanDoodewaard, Professor of Church History at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, joins them to discuss the person of Adam. As author of the book The Quest for …

A listener thinks our pastor and parishioner sound so much alike you cannot tell them apart. So the 3GTers do a public service by identifying Kyle and Scott (almost) every time they speak. Then they get down to the brass tacks of the episode! For on this edition of 3GT, they address the Reformed online …

Every now and then, the guys like to let their hair down (well, at least two of them do) and have a more light-hearted episode. Such is the case with Episode 215, which actually is the case known as “The City of Winchester v. Kyle Borg”, more popularly known as “Who let the dog out? …

In the old mansion that houses RPTS, there is a hidden vault, secret passageways, and undiscovered treasures. Recently such a treasure was found, tucked away in a corner of old artifacts in the archives room. What was it? The original copy of the Covenant of 1871 was unearthed! This discovery led the boys of 3GT …

Want an episode guaranteed to make any listener mad one way or another? Then you’ve come to the right place! For the 3GTers take on the polarizing chaos in our culture and the church’s responsibility in the midst of it. What chaos, you say? The election. Corona. Riots. Impeachment. Executive orders. Cabinet appointments. As the …

The gents are Kyle-less in this episode. Either he is celebrating his wife’s birthday or, as the lawyer suspects, preparing for his delayed court case regarding his hound. After offering the city of Winchester convincing evidence of Kyle’s guilt, Scott and Barry press on with the topic of the day. How is the church to …

Well, this episode begins with more kerfuffle about Kyle’s dog’s impending court case. But eventually the guys settle down and get to the main question at hand. What are ruling and teaching elders, and what’s the difference? The case for a “two-office” view of only deacons and elders in the church is upheld, meaning that …

After a holiday hiatus, the 3GTers are rolling once again. They start off acknowledging Barry’s fire, Scott’s cardigan, and Kyle’s dog. But then they get down to business on this new year episode. For they look at 2020, the difficulty COVID-19 brought, and ask the question, “Was 2020 a stolen year?” In answer, they do …

For the first time ever, it is 3GT+2! That’s right, the guys are joined by two others. Stephen Atkinson and Mitch Tepper from Christian Witness to Israel (CWI) come on this week’s podcast. Listeners will first hear how a Jewish Christian from Brooklyn and a pastor from Northern Island were drawn by the Lord into …

Well, some technical and scheduling difficulties delayed the 3GT Team in getting this episode out. Also, we learn part of the distraction is that lawyer man Scott has been helping dog owner Kyle with a difficult court case know as “The Wandering Dog of Winchester.” So we gave you ten minutes extra bonus material to …

On this episode, the 3GTers welcome a guest onto the show to talk about one of their favorite topics. Worship! Pastor Jonathan Cruse joins them to discuss his new book What Happens When We Worship. After an introduction by Jonathan and a correction on how to pronounce Tobias Fünke, he digs right in. He explains that …

With Thanksgiving upon us, the 3GTers decide to theologize upon it. Surely many make comments and complaints about how difficult the year 2020 has been thus far. Yet why should the giving of thanks come naturally to the Christian? To answer, the guys first give glimpses into how they typically celebrate Thanksgiving, with one of …

Scott is back! Barry found him a fan! And Kyle sounds like who? Though this episode starts off all over the place, the 3GTers finally hone in on their topic by stepping into the cage. For they take on what is often called Cage Stage Calvinism. They look their young opponents over by discussing the …

No, the 3GTers are not talking about protesting election results, face masks, or any other hot button issue that gets people all riled up these days. The protest of their concern is much older than these modern affairs. They are reflecting on the “protest” in the Protestant church and why it continues on. Without their …

Three Guys Theologizing welcomes to this episode David Whitla, Professor of Church History at Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary. David co-authored with Gordon Keddie the book Portraits of Christ, and joins the 3GTers to discuss it. Like photos you have in your home of those you love, the Bible uses word pictures to help us see …

The guys start off lamenting Scott’s absence, and wondering if he who says he never listens to 3GT will tune into this episode to see what Kyle and Barry say about him. Then they discuss a new meaning for the 3GT acronym that they heard. Then Barry gives an update on Oscar the lost (now …

Three Guys Theologizing love it when listeners suggest topics! So when a follower of the podcast asked them to address a topic they also love, they were doubly joyed! That topic, and hence this episode, is on union with Christ. The guys begin by defining what union with Christ is. They stress the experiential, spiritual, …

As the parishioner points out, some may be making people aware of other topics this month. But October is Pastor Appreciation Month. So he explores the subject of gratitude for pastors with the local pastor and the professor pastor. Scott begins by asking the other two to share about influential pastors in their own lives …

One of the guys has a podcasting addiction, and it’s not the parishioner or the prof. The latter two discovered that the pastor has started a daily, brief news podcast for kids, and they want, well, the scoop on it! Turns out that Kyle’s wife is the one that encouraged this habit. Seeing a lack …

When it comes to Reformed theology, people have many misconceptions about what it actually teaches. On this episode of 3GT, the guys slay some of the mythological dragons that loom large around Calvinistic teaching. What kind of myths? Oh, things such as believing in the doctrine of election means Reformed Christians do not evangelize. Or …

The 3GTers are joined on this episode by Dr. Nathan Eshelman. Under California lockdowns, with fires raging all around him, Nathan bravely takes on a topic sure to bring even more challenges to him. He addresses the subject of moderation as developed by the Puritan William Perkins. Having dug into Perkins’ writings on moderation, Nathan …

After several false starts, Delightful Scott, Meal Ticket Kyle, and Lowly Co-Host Barry finally get to the topic at hand. With the new academic year starting up, what challenges are seminaries facing? They start off by talking about the difficulties the Corona crisis has brought to schools. From there, they discuss models of theological education, …

This episode begins with the (strange) discussion of just how delightful our parishioner is. But the guys quickly get back on track to the topic at hand, which is the importance of hospitality. The conversation is a pretty zesty one. Hospitality is quickly defined. Its Biblical importance is highlighted. Anecdotes of it are given. Distinctions …

As a boy, our parishioner used to look up certain Bible passages in church and titter over them. You know, texts such as Deuteronomy 23:12-14, 1 Kings 14:10, or about anywhere in the Song of Solomon. Now, as a dad, he wonders how these texts are to be handled with children and the church. What …

Okay – 3GT took that title from a Baptist preacher. But it works, so on we go! In this episode, after they discuss how unique a parishioner they have on their hands, the guys look at the short, pithy apostolic admonitions in the epistles. Places such as Romans 12:9-21 or 1 Thessalonians 5:14-26, where these …