Small Town Theologian

Jonathan Shirk
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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.

  1. PASSIONATELY & ACCURATELY PRESENTING THE GOSPEL IN OUR MESSAGES

    JAN 8

    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 “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.

    30 min
  2. UPDATE & MESSAGE FOR MEN

    09/23/2025

    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.

    26 min
  3. PAUSING THE PODCAST, EXCITING CHANGES ARE COMING, & RELAUNCHING THE PODCAST

    04/16/2025

    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 Christ.

    7 min
  4. JOY KILLERS (6): Self-Loathing Instead of Remembering My Identity in Christ (HC 32 & 52)

    04/09/2025

    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.

    10 min
  5. JOY KILLERS (5): Idleness Instead of Diligence (HC 91 & 111)

    03/19/2025

    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.

    6 min
  6. JOY KILLERS (4): Careless Words Instead of James 1:19 (HC 122)

    02/12/2025

    JOY KILLERS (4): Careless Words Instead of James 1:19 (HC 122)

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    9 min
  7. JOY KILLERS (3): Complaining Instead of Giving Thanks (HC 43)

    02/05/2025

    JOY KILLERS (3): Complaining Instead of Giving Thanks (HC 43)

    GET 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

    9 min
  8. SPECIAL - Love & Faithfulness When the Church Makes You Angry - Rev. Jonathan Shirk

    01/09/2025

    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 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.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ASSOCIATIONS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Confessional Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Society of Reformed Podcaste⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    35 min
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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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  • Creator
    Jonathan Shirk
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    173
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jonathan Shirk
  • Show Website
    Small Town Theologian