In this episode of Presbyterian and Reformed Texas, Brian Franklin, Associate Director at SMU’s Center for Presidential History and a ruling elder in the PCA, joins me to discuss the challenges of navigating faith and politics in today’s polarized climate. Franklin emphasizes the importance of maintaining a Christ-centered perspective and unity among believers despite political differences. Franklin offers insights on how Christians can engage in politics with humility and grace while focusing primarily on the kingdom of God rather than earthly political systems.

Guests:

• Brian Franklin is a Ruling Elder at New St. Peter’s Presbyterian Church Dallas and Associate Director at SMU’s Center for Presidential History
• Brian is @brfranklin4 on Twitter/X

Mentioned

• Southern Methodist University
• SMU’s Center for Presidential History
• Westminster Presbyterian Bryan
• New St. Peter’s Presbyterian Church Dallas
• Dallas Children’s Theater
• Marshall McLuhan's “The Medium is the Message”

Brian’s Favorite Tex-Mex

• Rosa’s Cafe
• La Margarita (Odessa)

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Colton Brewer and TE Graham Clark join me to discuss youth ministry and the annual North Texas Presbytery Youth Retreat called Roctober now in its ninth year.

Along with photos of our two guests, the cover art features the logo from Roctober IV that faded way too fast on the orange sherbet Comfort Colors t-shirts.

Guests:

• Colton Brewer (Youth & Family Director at Trinity Presbyterian Church Plano).
• Graham Clark (Assistant Pastor to Youth at Town North Presbyterian Church in Richardson).

Roctober

Roctober IX Registration

Location: Camp Copass (8200 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76208)
Date: Friday, October 18th to Saturday, October 19th, 2024
Cost: $90

Theme: Gospel Friendship

Speaker: Rev. Andy Wood

Andy Wood has served as the Associate Pastor at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth since June 2022.

Deadlines: The last day to register and still receive a T-shirt is Friday, October 4, 2024. All registration closes at 11:59 PM Friday, October 11, 2024

Also Mentioned

• Hamid Hatami with Middle East Heritage Reformed (“MEHR”) Ministries
• RTS Dallas
• Christ the King Midlothian
• Crossway
• Christ Community Church Frisco
• Fred Greco at - Christ Church Katy
• Park Cities Presbyterian Church
• OPC
• NAPARC
• Seth Miller at Immanuel Presbyterian Church Post Falls, ID
• Redeemer McKinney
• Andrew “Tree” Triolo at Westminster Presbyterian Church Bryan
• New St. Peters Dallas
• Michael W. Smith Friends

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Meet PCA Teaching Elder Paul Miller, the Regional Director for Metanoia Prison Ministries in Texas. He has a deep desire for every incarcerated individual in Texas State and Federal prisons to hear of the glorious gospel of Christ’s saving grace. Paul believes that his life with all of its highs and lows, victories and struggles, has prepared him to minister in the very difficult environment of prisons. It has been exciting to see Metanoia Prison Ministries grow in the Lone Star State over the last five years! God is at work!

Mentioned

• Metanoia Prison Ministries
• Mission to North America (MNA)
• D. James Kennedy
• Holiness of God by R.C. Sproul
• Knowing God by J.I. Packer
• Park Cities Presbyterian Church
• Handel’s Messiah
• Westminster Theological Seminary
• Trinity Presbyterian Church Plano
• Reformed University Fellowship (RUF)
• Texas A&M Corpus Christi
• Southside Community Church
• Kairos Prison Ministry International
• Redeemer McKinney
• New Covenant Presbyterian Church
• Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ)
• Trinity Men: Trinity Men Fall Retreat

Support Paul’s Work

• Support Paul’s Ministry with Metanoia
• Paul’s Metanoia Staff Page
• Paul’s Newsletter

Social Media:

Metanoia TX Facebook Page

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