The Reformatory is the podcast for the local church and by the local church. Hosted by Josh Lofthus and Jack Barry. JOIN THE PODLUCK: https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypodTwitter: https://twitter.com/reformatorypod

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In this episode we talk about Steve Lawson&#39;s return to the public eye and why we are concerned about it.  REFORMATORY SHIRTS: https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3AThe%2BReformatory%2BPodcast&amp;ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011JOIN THE PODLUCK: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod</a>Mukwano Coffee: <a href="https://www.mukwanocoffee.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mukwanocoffee.com</a> (Use promo code &#34;reformatory&#34; for 20% off your order).Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/reformatorypod</a>

We Don't Need Your Book

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When someone leaves a bad church, they usually go through a process we call &#34;ecclesiastical rehab.&#34; How do we in the local church care for those going through this? Have a listen and hear our thoughts.  REFORMATORY SHIRTS: https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3AThe%2BReformatory%2BPodcast&amp;ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011JOIN THE PODLUCK: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod</a>Mukwano Coffee: <a href="https://www.mukwanocoffee.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mukwanocoffee.com</a> (Use promo code &#34;reformatory&#34; for 20% off your order).Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/reformatorypod</a>

Ecclesiastical Rehab

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Why are you attending your local church? The reasons you attend will be the reasons you stay, but they will also be the reason you leave. Have a listen to this ep and hear our thoughts. REFORMATORY SHIRTS: https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3AThe%2BReformatory%2BPodcast&amp;ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011JOIN THE PODLUCK: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod</a>Mukwano Coffee: <a href="https://www.mukwanocoffee.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mukwanocoffee.com</a> (Use promo code &#34;reformatory&#34; for 20% off your order).Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/reformatorypod</a>

Why Are You Attending?

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Language is important, especially within the local church. In this episode, Josh is joined by Dr. Ed Romine to discuss their pet peeve of the hierarchical language used within local churches for their leadership. REFORMATORY SHIRTS: https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3AThe+Reformatory+Podcast&amp;ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011JOIN THE PODLUCK: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod</a>Mukwano Coffee: <a href="https://www.mukwanocoffee.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mukwanocoffee.com</a> (Use promo code &#34;reformatory&#34; for 20% off your order).Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/reformatorypod</a>

Leadership Titles (w/ Special Guest Dr. Ed Romine)

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In this ep, Josh talks about the recent G3 scandal and the warnings it provides to the local church. REFORMATORY SHIRTS: https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3AThe+Reformatory+Podcast&amp;ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011JOIN THE PODLUCK: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod</a>Mukwano Coffee: <a href="https://www.mukwanocoffee.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mukwanocoffee.com</a> (Use promo code &#34;reformatory&#34; for 20% off your order).Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/reformatorypod</a>

The G3 Scandal

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In this ep, the guys talk about whether or not they see seminary as a necessary thing for someone that wants to be a pastor. REFORMATORY SHIRTS: https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3AThe+Reformatory+Podcast&amp;ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011JOIN THE PODLUCK: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod</a>Mukwano Coffee: <a href="https://www.mukwanocoffee.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mukwanocoffee.com</a> (Use promo code &#34;reformatory&#34; for 20% off your order).Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/reformatorypod</a>

Is Seminary Necessary?

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In ministry, it&#39;s important that pastors remain gentle toward those that need gentness and vigilant against that which would make them bitter.  REFORMATORY SHIRTS: https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3AThe+Reformatory+Podcast&amp;ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011JOIN THE PODLUCK: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod</a>Mukwano Coffee: <a href="https://www.mukwanocoffee.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mukwanocoffee.com</a> (Use promo code &#34;reformatory&#34; for 20% off your order).Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/reformatorypod</a>

Thick Skin & Soft Hearts

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In this ep, they guys talk about the usage of imprecatory prayers within the Lord&#39;s Day service.  REFORMATORY SHIRTS: https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3AThe+Reformatory+Podcast&amp;ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011JOIN THE PODLUCK: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod</a>Mukwano Coffee: <a href="https://www.mukwanocoffee.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mukwanocoffee.com</a> (Use promo code &#34;reformatory&#34; for 20% off your order).Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/reformatorypod</a>

Imprecatory Prayers

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In this ep, we talk about why we are not memorialists and how the Lord&#39;s Supper spiritually nourishes us as believers. REFORMATORY SHIRTS: https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3AThe+Reformatory+Podcast&amp;ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011JOIN THE PODLUCK: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod</a>Mukwano Coffee: <a href="https://www.mukwanocoffee.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mukwanocoffee.com</a> (Use promo code &#34;reformatory&#34; for 20% off your order).Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/reformatorypod</a>

Why We Aren't Memorialists

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The realm of &#34;christian social media&#34; has a demonic level of love for controversy. It&#39;s gotta stop. REFORMATORY SHIRTS: https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3AThe+Reformatory+Podcast&amp;ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011JOIN THE PODLUCK: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod</a>Mukwano Coffee: <a href="https://www.mukwanocoffee.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mukwanocoffee.com</a> (Use promo code &#34;reformatory&#34; for 20% off your order).Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/reformatorypod</a>

Steve Lawson & The Love Of Controversy

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In this episode we tackle the ever present argument that the local church is a man-made institution. REFORMATORY SHIRTS: https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3AThe+Reformatory+Podcast&amp;ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011JOIN THE PODLUCK: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod</a>Mukwano Coffee: <a href="https://www.mukwanocoffee.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mukwanocoffee.com</a> (Use promo code &#34;reformatory&#34; for 20% off your order).Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/reformatorypod</a>

Is The Local Church Man-Made?

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In this ep, we talk about a great tweet sent out by Wes Huff regarding the importance of local church membership. REFORMATORY SHIRTS: https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3AThe+Reformatory+Podcast&amp;ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011JOIN THE PODLUCK: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod</a>Mukwano Coffee: <a href="https://www.mukwanocoffee.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mukwanocoffee.com</a> (Use promo code &#34;reformatory&#34; for 20% off your order).Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/reformatorypod</a>

You're Not A Lone Wolf

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In this episode, we talk about the video going around of Matt Chandler cancelling services for construction. Obviously we have thoughts. REFORMATORY SHIRTS: https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3AThe+Reformatory+Podcast&amp;ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011JOIN THE PODLUCK: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod</a>Mukwano Coffee: <a href="https://www.mukwanocoffee.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mukwanocoffee.com</a> (Use promo code &#34;reformatory&#34; for 20% off your order).Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/reformatorypod</a>

Matt Chandler Has Bad Ecclesiology

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Why do small groups get a bad rap from a lot of people? Let&#39;s talk about that. REFORMATORY SHIRTS: https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3AThe+Reformatory+Podcast&amp;ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011JOIN THE PODLUCK: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod</a>Mukwano Coffee: <a href="https://www.mukwanocoffee.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mukwanocoffee.com</a> (Use promo code &#34;reformatory&#34; for 20% off your order).Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/reformatorypod</a>

Are Small Groups Bad?

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The boys are back after 2 weeks off and are talking about a recent headline from Christianity Today.  REFORMATORY SHIRTS: https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3AThe+Reformatory+Podcast&amp;ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011JOIN THE PODLUCK: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod</a>Mukwano Coffee: <a href="https://www.mukwanocoffee.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mukwanocoffee.com</a> (Use promo code &#34;reformatory&#34; for 20% off your order).Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/reformatorypod</a>

Is Gen Z Protestant?

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Why is local church membership so difficult for some people to enter into? How can we help those that are struggling with joining local church membership? Let&#39;s dig into that. REFORMATORY SHIRTS: https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3AThe+Reformatory+Podcast&amp;ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011JOIN THE PODLUCK: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod</a>Mukwano Coffee: <a href="https://www.mukwanocoffee.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mukwanocoffee.com</a> (Use promo code &#34;reformatory&#34; for 20% off your order).Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/reformatorypod</a>

3 Reasons Why Local Church Membership Is Avoided

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There is a large difference between peacekeepers and peacemakers. The local church needs those that understand the difference. REFORMATORY SHIRTS: https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3AThe+Reformatory+Podcast&amp;ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011JOIN THE PODLUCK: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod</a>Mukwano Coffee: <a href="https://www.mukwanocoffee.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mukwanocoffee.com</a> (Use promo code &#34;reformatory&#34; for 20% off your order).Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/reformatorypod</a>

Peacekeepers vs Peacemakers

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Why does Peter exhort the young to submit to their Elders? Well let&#39;s talk about that. REFORMATORY SHIRTS: https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3AThe+Reformatory+Podcast&amp;ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011JOIN THE PODLUCK: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod</a>Mukwano Coffee: <a href="https://www.mukwanocoffee.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mukwanocoffee.com</a> (Use promo code &#34;reformatory&#34; for 20% off your order).Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/reformatorypod</a>

A Word To The Young

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In this episode, Josh and Jack answer some questions submitted by listeners. REFORMATORY SHIRTS: https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3AThe+Reformatory+Podcast&amp;ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011JOIN THE PODLUCK: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod</a>Mukwano Coffee: <a href="https://www.mukwanocoffee.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mukwanocoffee.com</a> (Use promo code &#34;reformatory&#34; for 20% off your order).Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/reformatorypod</a>

Mail Bag

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As reformed believers, we can struggle with letting the joy in our hearts be seen on our faces. We should care about that.  REFORMATORY SHIRTS: https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3AThe+Reformatory+Podcast&amp;ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011JOIN THE PODLUCK: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/reformatorypod</a>Mukwano Coffee: <a href="https://www.mukwanocoffee.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mukwanocoffee.com</a> (Use promo code &#34;reformatory&#34; for 20% off your order).Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/reformatorypod" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/reformatorypod</a>

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The Reformatory is the podcast for the local church and by the local church. Hosted by Josh Lofthus and Jack Barry.