Grace at the Gates

MNA's Interim Coordinator Ruling Elder Steve Dowling talks post-GA thoughts, Reforming & Rebuilding Mission to North America, The Christian Nationalism Report he helped author, and the Good things going on at MNA.

Stephen Wolfe, Zachary Garris, and Sean McGowan discuss the reason for their Book "Reformed Christian Politics" as well as some thoughts on the PCA's Christian Nationalism Report. Buy the Book: https://www.berithpress.com/bookstore/p/reformedchristianpolitics https://www.reformedchristianpolitics.org/

Let's dig into the phenomenon known as "Angry Young Men" and how the Reformed World has missed the boat.

D.G. Hart & Pastor George discuss the Modern 2 Kingdom (R2K) view as it relates to The PCA's Report on Christian Nationalism.

On this the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America's Founding, Dr. Jerry Newcombe, Pastor of New Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderale shares insights, quotes, and facts about our Christian Founding from the Pilgrims to the Signers of the Declaration of Independance all the way to today.  It is Pastor Newcombe's prayer that we remember God's Providence in our Founding, acknowledge the role our Christian Heritage has played in the blessings of America, and that we would once again be a peole whose God is the Lord. Learn more about Jerry's ministry, books, and resources at: https://jerrynewcombe.com/ https://providenceforum.org/

Pastor George discusses his impressions of the PCA's 53rd General Assembly. In his mind, it confirms the PCA's identity as a Big Tent Denomination.  In this he discusses the MNA Report, the Christian Nationalism Report, the Directory of Worship Report, and the concerns over FFO.

Birmgham Theological Seminary's Dave Latham explains how BTS meets the challenges and needs of today's Reformed Seminary Students. Be sure to Visit the BTS booth at PCA General Assembly next week. www.BTS.education

Pastor George Reads, adds Commentary, and gives Analysis on the PCA's Christian Nationalism Report. Report - https://byfaithonline.com/christian-nationalism-study-committee-releases-partial-report/ Pastor George's Ministry to State Page: https://www.ministrytostate.org/florida

The PCA's Ad Interim Committee on Christian Nationalism has presented their PARTIAL Report for consideration. PCA Pastor James Baird discusses initial thoughts here. Report - https://byfaithonline.com/christian-nationalism-study-committee-releases-partial-report/ Pastor George's Ministry to State Page: https://www.ministrytostate.org/florida James Baird's Book - "King of Kings: A Reformed Guide to Christian Government" https://www.amazon.com/King-Kings-Reformed-Christian-Government/dp/B0FW1MW583/ref=sr_1_1?

Pastor George reads and discusses his latest article "The Maligned Ministry of Leadership." In it he evaluates what is held up as the "Servant Leadership" model of Leadership, criticisms of leaders, and what the Scriptures teach on the matter. Read the Article at PCAPolity.com: https://pcapolity.com/2026/05/21/the-maligned-ministry-of-authority/

Two misconceptions in the Christian Faith are that All Our Works are Filthy Rags & the view that All Sin is Equal. Pastor George discusses why this is not true and the practical implications of having a right or wrong view of this.

Pastor George sits down w/ RE Mel Duncan of the Gospel Reformation Network to talk about the PCA General Assembly, Overtures, the State of the PCA and the GRN's Annual Conference in Fort Lauderdale on May 5-7, featuring Kevin DeYoung, Joel Beke, Ligon Duncan, Jon Payne, and many more. Run with Endurance: Finishing Strong in Gospel Ministry https://gospelreformation.net/conference/ PCA GA GRN Banquet https://gospelreformation.net/pcagabanquet/

An exploration of how engineering processes can relate to discipline in Parenting, Schools, & Society through an understanding of Six Sigma Statistical Process Control and Calvin's Second (Civil) Use of the Law.

Professor Miles Smith discusses his new book "Valiant & Pious: The Idea of the Christian Soldier in America 1776 - 1861." He and Pastor George also address Pope Leo's Tweet that says "God does not listen to those who wage war." Dr. Smith's book is scheduled to come out in the late summer of 2026.

Is the Gospel Intolerant? What Does Jesus mean that He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life? Pastor George preaches this sermon from John 14 two years ago, in light of the Resurrection.

Dr. D.G. Hart discusses his book "Protestants and Patriots: Presbyterians in the Age of Revolution" and how it relates to us today.  Darryl Hart is a Professor at Hillsdale College and an Elder in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church https://www.amazon.com/Protestants-Patriots-Presbyterians-Age-Revolution/dp/0268210829

Thoughts on Stephen Wolfe's statement against his once friendship with Michael Spangler, and how this doesn't satisfy the Denounce demands of Cancel Culture in the Reformed world. Also why I block people on X.

What is the purpose of a Sermon? How does it differ from a class? Aren't I supposed to be taking notes during the sermon? Pastor George discusses these questions as he makes the point that Corporate Worship and sitting under the preached Word is not the time to for note-taking.

Why do Pastors get Sabbaticals and do they know what its like in the real world? Pastor George addresses these questions and gives some perspective on the differences between full-time Pastoral ministry, life experience, and the real world.

Pastor Rob Pascienza is the Senior Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church and the President of the Institute for Faith in Culture in Fort Lauderdale, FL.  They discuss the Upcoming Kingdom Come Conference (March 27-29) and its Theme "The Christian Citizen."  Speakers at the Conference include Oz Guinnes, Rosaria Butterfield, Aaron Renn, Lucas Miles of TPUSA, Peter Lilback, Eric Metaxas and more. The Institute for Faith & Culture - https://institutefc.org/ Kingdom Come Conference: March 27 - 29 https://institutefc.org/kcc

Pastors Col Pete Sniffin (BTS)  & Col Jim Carter (MNA) on the history, necessity, and pathway into Chaplaincy. They also discuss how to become a Military, Healthcare, Business, and Government Chaplain. Col. Pete Sniffin is the Head of the Chaplaincy DMin Program at Birmingham Theological Seminary. https://www.bts.education/degrees/doctor-of-ministry-chaplaincy Col. Jim Carter is the Director of PRCC, the PCA's chaplaincy endorsement agency under Mission to North America. https://pcamna.org/ministry/chaplains-ministries/

Aldo Leon & George Sayour interact with Joel Webbon's debate against Interracial Marriage, as they make the Biblical Case against Ethno-Centric, Kinist, Race Realist and Race Essentialist, Race-Based Ethno-Nationalist Ideologies for Christians. This is an abridged & edited version, with a new intro, of a 3.5 hour video on Aldo's Kingdom Polemics Channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ozm9tm6XNQ

Pastor George explains the Difference between Brokenness Theology and Walking in Newness of Life by the Power of the Holy Spirit through these few sermon clips from these themes over the last 5 years.

After a wild weekend of Cultural Happenings, Pastor George analyzes the what's at the heart of people defending the Indefensible. Super Bowl Half Time Show, Bad Bunny, TPUSA All American Half Time Show, Kid Rock, Trump's post of the Obama's and how Christians Should respond.

After much back and forth on X, Pastor George brings together Pastor James Baird and Professor Darryl "D.G." Hart to discuss their disagreements over the Government Promoting Christianity. Referenced in this Episode - Pastor George's Article - Trying to Define Christian Nationalism https://pcapolity.com/2026/01/21/what-even-is-christian-nationalism/ Dr. Hart's Article - Why Christian Nationalism? And Why Now? https://providencemag.com/2026/02/why-christian-nationalism-and-why-now/ Pastor James Baird's Book- King of Kings: A Reformed Guide to Christian Government https://www.amazon.com/King-Kings-Reformed-Christian-Government/dp/1965810462

Professor Christopher S. Horne discusses his book "Bureaucrats in Babylon: Biblical Guidance for the Christian Public Administrator." Dr. Chris is the Political Science and Public Service Department Head at University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. He is a Deacon in the PCA. Buy the Book! https://www.chrishorne.net/ https://a.co/d/08kyWjKW

In this 5+ year old edited sermon, Pastor George Preaches on Philippians 1 & 2, where Paul addresses unity in the body amidst political & religious disagreements in the Church.

5 Things Christians say as a means of encouragement that are often condemned but, when rightly understood are actually Biblical.

A Summary of the 9 interviews Pastor George hosted surrounding the PCA's debates regarding Christian Nationalism, in it he seeks to summarize CN, speak about what's in bounds and out of bounds, and calls brothers to Unity.

With the new year right around the corner and many looking to make healthy changes, Pastor George gives 5 Health tips that, if they are changes to your routine, will help you to get into shape, lose weight, have more energy, and clearer thought. Our Bodies are Temples of the Holy Spirit, let's live like it to the Glory of God! The Mobility and Chair Exercise App I referred to in the episode is called Muscle Booster and can be found - https://plan.muscle-booster.io/onboarding

Pastor George sits down with Timon Cline to understand American Reformer's purpose, mission, and vision, how it relates to the Church and where it fits in the Christian Nationalism discussion. Timon is the editor-in-chief at American Reformer. He was a deputy attorney general in the Office of the New Jersey Attorney General. He is a graduate of Rutgers Law School and Westminster Theological Seminary, the Director of Scholarly Initiatives at the Hale Institute at New Saint Andrews College, a fellow at the Craig Center at Westminster Theological Seminary, and an opinion contributor at World. This is the 9th interview exploring various views regarding Christian Nationalism within the Reformed and Presbyterian World. https://www.americanreformer.org

Pastor Matthew Everhard discusses his latest book "Bold as a Lion: Christian Courage in an Age of Cowards." https://www.amazon.com/Bold-Lion-Christian-Courage-Cowards/dp/B0G2XXVDB8/ref=sr_1_1 In a time when people in America have become complacent, overly reliant, risk averse and altogether fearful, Pastor Matthew Everhard calls Christians to courageously exercise their God-given birthright in Christ.  For if "God is for us, who can be against us?!" - Pastor George Sayour

Professor Darryl Hart sits down with Pastor George to discuss his concerns with how our nation's religious and political history are being portrayed online.

Pastors George Sayour and Matthew Everhard discuss the latest controversy surrounding Race and the PCA with the Petition entitled "A Call to Prayer and Lament." https://www.pcaprayerandlament.com/ Thomas Rickard has written a great reflection on this also. https://medium.com/@thomas.rickard/response-to-pca-prayer-and-lament-fd5266704b8c

Some thoughts on this needlessly controversial Christmas Song and what it can teach us about Faith in the Christian life. Here's the Blog Post that was Read Mary Did you Know by the Pentonix.

Pastor James Baird, author of "King of Kings" explains the Post-War Consensus & Strong Gods as they relate to how we got to this cultural moment. Additionally, Pastors George and James discuss Kevin DeYoung's latest article on Christian Nationalism. King of Kings: A Reformed Guide to Christian Government by James Baird https://www.amazon.com/King-Kings-Reformed-Christian-Government/dp/1965810462 6 Questions for Christian Nationalists by Kevin DeYoung https://clearlyreformed.org/6-questions-for-christian-nationalists/ The Return of the Strong Gods by R.R. Reno https://www.amazon.com/Return-Strong-Gods-Nationalism-Populism/dp/1684512697

ARP Pastor Benjamin Glaser explains what National Covenanting is as he discusses the current state of the Christian Nationalism debates. Benjamin is the author of a statement condemning Kinism and Race Realisnm that was adopted by the ARP, PCA, and RPCNA.

Does the Church have a role in informing a nation's politics? Is there such a thing as a Christian Nation? Should it be? Dr. Miles Smith of Hillsdale College talks America's History and what church and state can and can't do as they relate to one another. Miles is the Author of : Religion and Republic: Christian America from the Founding to the Civil War https://www.amazon.com/Religion-Republic-Christian-Founding-American/dp/1949716317

An episode highlighting a Confessional Philosophy of Ministry and how that drives being Missional, Confessionally Missional! With Clips from Harry Reeder, Rick Phillips, and Todd Pruitt Harry Reeder's Talk in full - https://youtu.be/_LHNN1vjLo4 Rick Philipps Talk in full - https://youtu.be/swx8N48YFck Todd Pruitt Discussion on CN - https://youtu.be/aLr6bcxvZeg Todd Pruitt's on Becomming Presbyterian - https://youtu.be/6Osk0lRsqT8

Pastor Todd Pruitt talks with Pastor George on Christian Patriotism in contrast to Christian Nationalism and Religious Liberty in Contrast to Pluralism. This is part of the series exploring Christian Nationalism and the PCA.

P&R Churchmen is now going to be called Grace at the Gates. Pastor George explains the background and reasons for the change! This article was referenced in the video: https://www.reformingmen.com/post/stand-at-the-gates-a-call-to-christian-manhood

Pastor, Podcaster, Author Aldo Leon of Pinelands PCA in Miami, FL discusses how his view of Christian Nationalism differs from Stephen Wolfe's and others. The PCA currently has a Study Committee on Christian Nationalism.This is the 3rd episode exploring these ideas. Christ's Crown, Christianity, and the Civil Realm by Pastor Aldo Leon https://www.berithpress.com/bookstore/p/christs-crown-christianity-the-civil-realm Eformat - https://www.berithpress.com/digitaldownloads/p/christs-crown-christianity-the-civil-realm-by-aldo-a-leon

MNA's RE Mark Casson gives his DRAMATIC Testimony as he weaves in his role as MNA's Ministry Engagement Director. Learn all about the good work going on at the PCA's Mission to North America.

Stephen Wolfe explains what he means and what he doesn't about Christian Nationalism.  This is part 2 of a multi-part series exploring Christian Nationalism.

Pastor Heath Taws and Deacon Keith Perry of MNA Disaster Response speak with Pastor George about the Disaster Response & Subsequent rebuilding efforts of First Presbyterian Church Panama City in the aftermath of Category 5 Hurricane Michael. Heath Taws is the Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Panama City. https://www.firstprespc.org/about-us/staff Keith Perry is a Deacon who is the MNA Disaster Response Regional Specialist for the State of Florida. https://pcamna.org/staff/keith-perry/

George Sayour gives Brad Isbell an opportunity to express his views and concerns regarding Christian Nationalism as well as why he believes the PCA Study Committee will be a help. This was not meant to be a debate nor was it the goal of Pastor George to refute Brad's views, but to give him an opportunity to explain what he means by his pushback online as well as where there might be commonality with those he disagrees with. Here's an Article Brad wrote entitled "20 Affirmations & Exhortations for Christian Citizens" https://presbycast.substack.com/p/20-affirmations-and-exhortations

Ruling Elder Rick Hutton and Teaching Elder Levi Bakerink talk how to start a Pastoral Intership program at your Church.  BCO 19:7-16 requires that men seeking Ordination undergo an Internship. Ruling Elder Rick Hutton explains how All Saints PCA began a program to have a new Intern every year to help train pastors in the PCA. He's joined by Teaching Elder Levi Bakerink, All Saints' first Intern.

On this cross-over episode Pastor George speaks with his co-host from Grace to Stand, ARP Pastor Darin Stone about the blessing of Elders.  This was a reflection episode after the 2025 Gospel Reformation Network Conference on the Ruling Elder. At the end of the episode hear from our sponsor, Birmingham Theological Seminary as BTS's Dave Latham interviews BTS Professor Dr. Brian Cosby.

Pastor George's Post GA Update with RE Tim Shorey. Here's the Written Update: https://irreverentreverend.org/2025/06/27/top-10-2025-pca-general-assembly-summary/

Pastor George has yet another Pastoral Change in Call, this time to be the State Capitol Minister to FL. Learn Why. Also, Do you want to be a Minister to State? How about in NC?