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Small Town Theologian
by Jonathan Shirk
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.
Episodes
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PASSIONATELY & ACCURATELY PRESENTING THE GOSPEL IN OUR MESSAGES
So 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...
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UPDATE & MESSAGE FOR MEN
What'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
Predestined for Joy by Jonathan Shirk smalltowntheologian.org VISION Spreading 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...
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JOY KILLERS (6): Self-Loathing Instead of Remembering My Identity in Christ (HC 32 & 52)
Predestined for Joy by Jonathan Shirk smalltowntheologian.org VISION Spreading 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)
smalltowntheologian.org VISION Spreading 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)
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JOY KILLERS (3): Complaining Instead of Giving Thanks (HC 43)
GET SOME GOOD REFORMED BOOKS ON AMAZON! The Belgic Confession: Truth Worth Dying For The Heidelberg Catechism: True Comfort in Life & Death Predestined for Joy: Finding Comfort in a Controversial Doctrine BUY THE BOOKS:HERE SUPPORT THE SHOW: (1)SEND THE PODCAST...
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SPECIAL - Love & Faithfulness When the Church Makes You Angry - Rev. Jonathan Shirk
SEND 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 Catechism The Belgic Confession SUPPORT THE SHOW: (1)SEND THE PODCAST...
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JOY KILLERS (2): Fearing Man Instead of Fearing God (HC 90, 94, 96)
GET SOME GOOD REFORMED BOOKS ON AMAZON! The Belgic Confession: Truth Worth Dying For The Heidelberg Catechism: True Comfort in Life & Death Predestined for Joy: Finding Comfort in a Controversial Doctrine BUY THE BOOKS:HERE SUPPORT THE SHOW: (1)SEND THE PODCAST...
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JOY KILLERS (1): Indulgence Instead of Endurance (HC 88-90)
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Delivered from Sin to Love Your Spouse
CHRISTMAS IS COMING! Your friends like books! GET SOME GOOD BOOKS! The Belgic Confession: Truth Worth Dying For - $3.99 Kindle ebook; $6.99 paperback; $14.49 hardcover. The Heidelberg Catechism: True Comfort in Life & Death - $2.99 Kindle;...
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POST ELECTION SPECIAL: If Donald Trump Had Told the Truth in His Victory Speech
Please post this POST ELECTION SPECIAL to social media & share it with your friends! 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...
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ELECTION DAY SPECIAL - Do You Actually Trust God's Sovereignty & Providence?
Please post this ELECTION DAY SPECIAL to social media & share with your friends! 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...
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STT 148 - There Is No Such Thing as a Cursing Christian?
PLEASE POST THIS EPISODE TO SOCIAL MEDIA & SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS! GET SOME GOOD BOOKS! The Belgic Confession: Truth Worth Dying For - $3.99 Kindle ebook; $6.99 paperback; $14.49 hardcover. The Heidelberg Catechism: True Comfort in Life & Death…
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STT 147 - Fatherless Homes & Reaching the Next Generation with the Gospel
PLEASE POST THIS EPISODE TO SOCIAL MEDIA & SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS! GET SOME GOOD BOOKS! The Belgic Confession: Truth Worth Dying For - $3.99 Kindle ebook; $6.99 paperback; $14.49 hardcover. The Heidelberg Catechism: True Comfort in Life & Death - $2.99...
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STT 146 - What to Do When You Disagree with Your Elders
PLEASE POST THIS EPISODE TO SOCIAL MEDIA & SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS! TIMOTHY BRINDLE'S NEW ALBUM: Purchase a copy HERE. GET SOME GOOD BOOKS! The Belgic Confession: Truth Worth Dying For - $3.99 Kindle ebook; $6.99 paperback; $14.49 hardcover. The Heidelberg Catechism:...
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STT 145 - Why Do They Confess Christ but Refuse to Join a Church?
PLEASE POST THIS EPISODE TO SOCIAL MEDIA & SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS! NEW BOOKS PUBLISHED! The Belgic Confession: Truth Worth Dying For - $3.99 Kindle ebook; $6.99 paperback; $14.49 hardcover. This resources is worth reading & giving away! The Heidelberg Catechism: True...
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STT 144 - Was the Opening Ceremony for the Paris Olympics Offensive?
PLEASE POST THIS EPISODE TO SOCIAL MEDIA & SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS! NEW BOOKS PUBLISHED! The Belgic Confession: Truth Worth Dying For - $2.99 Kindle ebook; $5.99 paperback; $12.99 hardcover. Today, July 31, is the last day! Prices jump tomorrow! The Heidelberg Catechism: True...
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STT 143 - The Joy of Being Reformed (10): Experiencing & Enjoying Everything Around You to the Glory & Enjoyment of Jesus Christ
NEW BOOKS PUBLISHED! The Belgic Confession: Truth Worth Dying For - $2.99 Kindle ebook; $5.99 paperback; $12.99 hardcover. These lower prices are good through July! Prices jump in August. The Heidelberg Catechism: True Comfort in Life & Death - new hardcover for $13.99. SUPPORT…
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STT 142 - The Joy of Being Reformed (9): Finding Confidence & Comfort in Each Person of the Trinity
NEW BOOKS PUBLISHED! The Belgic Confession: Truth Worth Dying For - $2.99 Kindle ebook; $5.99 paperback; $12.99 hardcover. These lower prices are good through July! Prices jump in August. The Heidelberg Catechism: True Comfort in Life & Death - new hardcover for $13.99. SUPPORT THE SHOW:...
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STT 141 - The Joy of Being Reformed (8): Trinitarian Theology Is Directly Linked to Intimacy with God
NEW BOOKS PUBLISHED! The Belgic Confession: Truth Worth Dying For - $2.99 Kindle ebook; $5.99 paperback; $12.99 hardcover. These lower prices are good through July! Prices jump in August. The Heidelberg Catechism: True Comfort in Life & Death - new hardcover for $13.99. SUPPORT THE SHOW: (1)...
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STT 140 - The Joy of Being Reformed (7): Do Charismatics Believe in the Sufficiency of Scripture? The Reformed Do!
SAVE YOUR PENNIES! I'm almost finished with the Belgic Confession! It will be on Amazon soon, so stay tuned! TWO RESOURCES FROM THE CANADIAN REFORMED CHURCH: (1) You can find the Belgic Confession in the Book of Praise published by the Canadian Reformed Church; (2) you can read the...
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STT 139 - The Joy of Being Reformed (6): Who or What Is Influencing You More than You'd Like to Admit?
SAVE YOUR PENNIES! In about two weeks, I hope to release a version of the Belgic Confession on Amazon. I'll keep you posted. TWO RESOURCES FROM THE CANADIAN REFORMED CHURCH: (1) You can find the Belgic Confession in the Book of Praise published by the Canadian Reformed Church; (2) you…
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STT 138 - The Joy of Being Reformed (5): You Get Law & Gospel in All the Bible
SAVE YOUR PENNIES! In less than a month, I hope to publish a version of the Belgic Confession on Amazon. I'll keep you posted. TWO RESOURCES FROM THE CANADIAN REFORMED CHURCH: (1) You can find the Belgic Confession in the Book of Praise published by the Canadian Reformed Church; (2) you…
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STT 137 - The Joy of Being Reformed (4): Talking Out of Both Sides of Your Mouth, Andy Stanley, & the Bible
SAVE YOUR PENNIES! In a few months, I hope to publish a version of the Belgic Confession on Amazon. I'll keep you posted. TWO RESOURCES FROM THE CANADIAN REFORMED CHURCH: (1) You can find the Belgic Confession in the Book of Praise published by the Canadian Reformed Church; (2) you can read...
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STT 136 - The Joy of Being Reformed (3): God Is Revealing Himself to You Every Day
SAVE YOUR PENNIES! In a few months, I hope to publish a version of the Belgic Confession on Amazon. I'll keep you posted. TWO RESOURCES FROM THE CANADIAN REFORMED CHURCH: (1) You can find the Belgic Confession in the Book of Praise published by the Canadian Reformed Church; (2) you can read…
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STT 135 - The Joy of Being Reformed (2): How Knowing the One True God Fills Your Heart with Happiness & Thankfulness
SAVE YOUR PENNIES! In a few months, I hope to publish a version of the Belgic Confession on Amazon. I'll keep you posted. TWO RESOURCES FROM THE CANADIAN REFORMED CHURCH: (1) You can find the Belgic Confession in the Book of Praise published by the Canadian Reformed Church; (2) you can read the...
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STT 134 - The Joy of Being Reformed (1): the Belgic Confession of Faith
SAVE YOUR PENNIES! In a few months, I hope to publish a version of the Belgic Confession on Amazon. I'll keep you posted. TWO RESOURCES FROM THE CANADIAN REFORMED CHURCH: (1) You can find the Belgic Confession in the Book of Praise published by the Canadian Reformed Church; (2) you can read the...
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STT 133 - Colossians, Children Are the Church, & Infant Baptism
I'm a member of THREE podcast networks! If you've found me there, great, keep listening to the other podcasts. I do, however, ask that you SUBSCRIBE to the Small Town Theologian podcast DIRECTLY. This is helpful for several reasons: (1) you get the episodes directly; (2) you get the episodes more...
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STT 132 - A Marriage Made in Heidelberg (18) - Who's in Charge in Your Marriage?
I APOLOGIZE FOR THE MISTAKE OF THE YEAR! IT'S 2024, NOT 2023! THE GOSPEL FOR LIFE SERMON SERIES: Listen to an exposition of the truths of the Apostles' Creed. Access the Jerusalem Church Sermons podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other platforms. Sermons begin on 10.23.23....
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STT 131 - A Marriage Made in Heidelberg (17) - Remembering You're Adopted Helps You Love Your Spouse
I APOLOGIZE FOR THE MISTAKE OF THE YEAR! IT'S 2024, NOT 2023! THE GOSPEL FOR LIFE SERMON SERIES: Listen to an exposition of the truths of the Apostles' Creed. Access the Jerusalem Church Sermons podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other platforms. Sermons begin on 10.23.23....
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STT 130 - A Marriage Made in Heidelberg (16) - Three Things You Can Do to Improve Your Marriage
STOCKING STUFFER IDEAS: Paperback & Kindle versions of Predestined for Joy; paperback & Kindle versions of The Heidelberg Catechism. Uncle Ted's stocking is calling out for these books! -------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT: I'm asking for your SUPPORT, not your MONEY! Here's...
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SPECIAL (013) - Why I Pulled Episode 129 on Secular Counseling
On Thursday, November 2, I released an episode titled "Secular Counseling vs. the Sufficiency of Christ & His Word." It was part of my series titled "A Marriage Made in Heidelberg." I removed the episode from my podcast. This is an explanation of why.
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STT 128 - A Marriage Made in Heidelberg (14) - Your Spouse Cannot Save You
NEW BOOK RELEASE: The Heidelberg Catechism is now available on Kindle! It's the #1 New Release in Christian Catechisms on Amazon. Pick up a copy for only $2.99. Post the link on social media! -------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT: I'm asking for your SUPPORT, not your…
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STT 127 - A Marriage Made in Heidelberg (13) - A Rock to Stand on in Marriage - God's Providence
NEW BOOK RELEASE: The Heidelberg Catechism is now available on Kindle! It's the #1 New Release in Christian Catechisms on Amazon. Pick up a copy for only $2.99. Post the link on social media! -------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT: I'm asking for your SUPPORT, not your MONEY!...
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STT 126 - A Marriage Made in Heidelberg (12): He Will Sustain You in Marriage & Work It for Your Good
NEW BOOKS: During study leave next week, I'll be working on releasing an (1) electronic version of the Heidelberg Catechism for Kindle on Amazon and (2) a devotional edition of the Heidelberg Catechism with Scripture references (NASB) and discussion questions. Look for their release SOON!…
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STT 125 - A Marriage Made in Heidelberg (11): Have You Ever Thought about How Trinitarianism Can Help Your Marriage?
NEW BOOKS: I have some study leave in September. I'll be working on releasing an (1) electronic version of the Heidelberg Catechism for Kindle on Amazon and (2) a devotional edition of the Heidelberg Catechism with Scripture references (NASB) and discussion questions. Look for their release SOON!...
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STT 124 - A Marriage Made in Heidelberg (10): How about a Gospel-Centered & Gospel-Driven Marriage
NEW BOOK(S): I have some study leave in September. I'll be working on a project or two and hope to have new material published soon on Amazon. Head HERE to keep watch! SUPPORT: I'm asking for your SUPPORT, not your MONEY! Here's how you can support the show: (1) SEND THE PODCAST LINK to a...
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STT 123 - A Marriage Made in Heidelberg (9): The Necessity of Hearing & Believing the Gospel in Marriage
NEW BOOK(S): I have some study leave in September. I'll be working on a project or two and hope to have new material published soon on Amazon. Head HERE to keep watch! SUPPORT: I'm asking for your SUPPORT, not your MONEY! Here's how you can support the show: (1) SEND THE PODCAST LINK to a...
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STT 122 - A Marriage Made in Heidelberg (8): You Need a Certain Kind of Mediator in Marriage
SUPPORT: I'm asking for your SUPPORT, not your MONEY! Here's how you can support the show: (1) SEND THE PODCAST LINK to a friend; (2) rate the show on Apple Podcasts (I'm at 44; I'd like to get to 50); (3) purchase Predestined for Joy and The Heidelberg Catechism and read them. GOOD…
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STT 121 - A Marriage Made in Heidelberg (7): Freed from the Biggest Stressor in Marriage to Love Your Spouse
SUPPORT: I don't ask for your money, but if the show is meaningful to you, I do ask that you SEND THE PODCAST LINK to a friend and tell them about Predestined for Joy and The Heidelberg Catechism. GOOD PODCAST! I pastor a historic (1727) independent Reformed church in Manheim, PA. Check out our...
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STT 120 - A Marriage Made in Heidelberg (6): Your Spouse Is Better than a Bed of Flames
Support: I don't ask for your money. I do ask that you TELL SOMEONE about the podcast and/or READ and pass on my books. This is a great help, and I hope an encouragement to you. GOOD PODCAST! I pastor a historic (1727) independent Reformed church in Manheim, PA. Check out our sermon ministry @...
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STT 119 - A Marriage Made in Heidelberg (5): Our Inability & the Hope of Jesus Christ
Mark Ward from Faithlife and the Word by Word blog (Logos) was kind to work with me on my article titled "Christ Crushed for Us: the Gospel in Isaiah 53." I wrote in on sabbatical in September/October of 2022, and it is finally published! Enjoy. A MARRIAGE MADE IN HEIDELBERG: Marriage is a...
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STT 118 - A Marriage Made in Heidelberg (4): What God Requires in Marriage Is Beyond Us
Mark Ward from Faithlife and the Word by Word blog (Logos) was kind to work with me on my article titled "Christ Crushed for Us: the Gospel in Isaiah 53." I wrote in on sabbatical in September/October of 2022, and it is finally published! Enjoy. A MARRIAGE MADE IN HEIDELBERG: Marriage is a...
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STT 117 - A Marriage Made in Heidelberg (3): Diagnosing All Your Marital Problems
A MARRIAGE MADE IN HEIDELBERG: Marriage is a wonderful gift from God, but it is not easy. Some marriages are in trouble, others are status quo, and others are thriving. Wherever your marriage is, this series includes truth and wisdom that can improve and transform any marriage and perhaps save...
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STT 116 - A Marriage Made in Heidelberg (2): Helping Your Spouse Find True Comfort
A MARRIAGE MADE IN HEIDELBERG: Marriage is a wonderful gift from God, but it is not easy. Some marriages are in trouble, others are status quo, and others are thriving. Wherever your marriage is, this series includes truth and wisdom that can improve and transform any marriage and perhaps save...
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STT 115 - A Marriage Made in Heidelberg (1): True Comfort in Marriage
A MARRIAGE MADE IN HEIDELBERG: Marriage is a wonderful gift from God, but it is not easy. Some marriages are in trouble, others are status quo, and others are thriving. Wherever your marriage is, this series includes truth and wisdom that can improve and transform any marriage and perhaps save...
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STT 114 - Strengthened by the Supper (7): The Lord's Supper Strengthens You to Truly Love
STRENGTHENED BY THE SUPPER: Join me on an exciting journey to look more closely at the nourishment God provides His people in the Lord's Supper. The Lord's Supper is not an empty ritual but a means of grace God gives to nourish and strengthen the faith of His beloved children. I hope this series...
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STT 113 - Strengthened by the Supper (6): The Mystery & Grace of the Lord's Supper
STRENGTHENED BY THE SUPPER: Join me on an exciting journey to look more closely at the nourishment God provides His people in the Lord's Supper. The Lord's Supper is not an empty ritual but a means of grace God gives to nourish and strengthen the faith of His beloved children. I hope this series...
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STT 112 - Strengthened by the Supper (5): Why Did Jesus Give You the Lord's Supper to Eat & Drink?
STRENGTHENED BY THE SUPPER: Join me on an exciting journey to look more closely at the nourishment God provides His people in the Lord's Supper. The Lord's Supper is not an empty ritual but a means of grace God gives to nourish and strengthen the faith of His beloved children. I hope this series...
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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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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...
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