84 episodes

The Shorter, a podcast on The Shorter Catechism where 2 pastors take 20 minutes to confess their way through the 107 questions of the Westminster Shorter Catechism. Our goal for every episode is to demonstrate that The Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life.

The Shorter The Shorter Podcast

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 5.0 • 40 Ratings

The Shorter, a podcast on The Shorter Catechism where 2 pastors take 20 minutes to confess their way through the 107 questions of the Westminster Shorter Catechism. Our goal for every episode is to demonstrate that The Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life.

    Dr. Bryan Chapell Interview on The Lord's Prayer

    Dr. Bryan Chapell Interview on The Lord's Prayer

    Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.

    In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Bryan Chapell on The Lord's Prayer and his book Praying Backwards. Dr. Chapell has served as the President of Covenant Seminary, a pastor at a number of churches, most recently Grace Presbyterian Church, and is currently serving as the State Clerk of the PCA. You can learn more about Dr. Chapell and his ministry on his web-site

    We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

    GET $5 from Westminster Book Store

    Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

    Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

    Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

    • 32 min
    Dr. Guy Richard Interview on Prayer: Question 98

    Dr. Guy Richard Interview on Prayer: Question 98

    Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.

    In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Guy Richard, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology and President at Reformed Theological Seminary in Atlanta, GA. They discuss Dr. Richard's book on prayer: Persistent Prayer  

    Resources mentioned in this episode:

    New Blessings of Faith Series by P&R 

    We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

    GET $5 from Westminster Book Store

    Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

    Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

    Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

    • 39 min
    Q98 - What Is Prayer?

    Q98 - What Is Prayer?

    The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to start this journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.

    Today's episode looks at question 98 on Prayer - What is prayer?

    Check out Tommy's article on tabletalk

    We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

    Two great resources on Prayer: Persistent Prayer by Guy Richard, A Praying Life by Paul Miller, and Pray with Your Eyes Open by Richard Pratt

    Get $5 from Westminster Books

    Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns here:

    Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

    Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

    • 27 min
    Dr. Guy Waters Interview on the Lord's Supper: Questions 96-97

    Dr. Guy Waters Interview on the Lord's Supper: Questions 96-97

    Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.

    In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Guy Waters, Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS. They discuss Questions 96-97 of the Shorter Catechism concerning the Lord's Supper. 

    Check out Dr. Waters great book on the Lord's Supper from Crossway 

    Get This New Book on The Shorter Catechism: Something Worth Living For by Randall Greenwald

    We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

    GET $5 OFF your Order from Westminster Bookstore

    Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

    Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

    Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/

    Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

    • 35 min
    Dr. Guy Richard Interview on Baptism: Questions 94-95

    Dr. Guy Richard Interview on Baptism: Questions 94-95

    Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.

    In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Guy Richard, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology and President at Reformed Theological Seminary in Atlanta, GA. They discuss Dr. Richard's book on Baptism: Answers to Common Questions

    Resources mentioned in this episode:

    Covenantal Baptism by Jason Helopoulos 

    We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

    GET $5 from Westminster Book Store

    Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

    Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

    Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

    • 36 min
    Q94-95 - What is Baptism?

    Q94-95 - What is Baptism?

    The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to start this journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.

    Today's episode looks at question 94-95 on the Sacraments

    Check out Tommy's article on tabletalk

    We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

    Two great resources on Baptism: Answer to Most Common Question by Guy Richard and Covenantal Baptism by Jason Helopoulos

    Get $5 from Westminster Books

    Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Matt Howell for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns here:

    Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

    Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

    • 34 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
40 Ratings

40 Ratings

Jen's_Atari2600 ,

Profound Truths

Thank you for a truly humbling, convicting episode on the 6th Commandment.
Thank you for giving us opportunity to enjoy the gracious wisdom of your guest speakers.
Thank you for keeping things friendly, occasionally funny, and yet focused.
And Thank You for not allowing these profound truths to share space with the news or crises of the day.

P.S. Thank you for adding Holly Dutton’s song at the end (at least, for the one I heard)!

apdacruz ,

Awesome Podcast!

Great podcast on the WSC! Very clear and engaging!

Edwardsae1 ,

Thoughtful and Clear

“The Shorter” presents clear and thoughtful commentary on the theology of the Westminster Shorter Catechism from a pastoral perspective. Useful illustrations, quality interviews, and friendly conversation help exposit these precious doctrines.

Top Podcasts In Religion & Spirituality

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Ascension
The Bible Recap
Tara-Leigh Cobble
In These Times with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch
Stephen Wise Free Synagogue
Girls Gone Bible
Girls Gone Bible
BibleProject
BibleProject Podcast
WHOA That's Good Podcast
Sadie Robertson Huff