Trinity Asks https://trinityreformedkirk.com/ TRC Podcast Network Jedidiahhicks@protonmail.com TRC Podcast Network This is a podcast where the pastors of Trinity Reformed Church in Huntsville answer common questions about our church. This is a podcast where the pastors of Trinity Reformed Church in Huntsville answer common questions about our church. en © 2026 Trinity Reformed Church | Huntsville, AL no What is the Federal Vision? (Part 3.5: Theology Redux) Brian McLain, Gage Crowder <p>Part 3.5 brings an even more refined look at the theology bound up in the Federal Vision. Pastors Gage Crowder and Brian McLain point out that this discussion predates the conference in 2002 at Auburn Avenue. And they point out why people in the Federal Vision discussion were accused of going against the Westminster confession.</p><p><br></p><p>Trinity Reformed Church is a CREC church seeking to extend and unite the Kingdom in the Huntsville, AL area. If you want to find out more, check out our website: <a href="https://trinityreformedkirk.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://trinityreformedkirk.com</a></p> <p>Part 3.5 brings an even more refined look at the theology bound up in the Federal Vision. Pastors Gage Crowder and Brian McLain point out that this discussion predates the conference in 2002 at Auburn Avenue. And they point out why people in the Federal Vision discussion were accused of going against the Westminster confession.</p><p><br></p><p>Trinity Reformed Church is a CREC church seeking to extend and unite the Kingdom in the Huntsville, AL area. If you want to find out more, check out our website: <a href="https://trinityreformedkirk.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://trinityreformedkirk.com</a></p> Part 3.5 brings an even more refined look at the theology bound up in the Federal Vision. Pastors Gage Crowder and Brian McLain point out that this discussion predates the conference in 2002 at Auburn Avenue. And they point out why people in the Federal Vision discussion were accused of going against the Westminster confession.


Trinity Reformed Church is a CREC church seeking to extend and unite the Kingdom in the Huntsville, AL area. If you want to find out more, check out our website: https://trinityreformedkirk.com

]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2270 1 6135df85d6d07fbf32ed6d762897c0c7 no What is the Federal Vision? (Part 3: Theology) Brian McLain, Gage Crowder <p>In this episode of Trinity Asks, Pastors Brian McLain and Gage Crowder talk about the theology of the Federal Vision. The Federal Vision slightly reformed the PCA's way of thinking about two principle things: word and sacrament. Join in to hear about this shift!</p> <p>In this episode of Trinity Asks, Pastors Brian McLain and Gage Crowder talk about the theology of the Federal Vision. The Federal Vision slightly reformed the PCA's way of thinking about two principle things: word and sacrament. Join in to hear about this shift!</p> In this episode of Trinity Asks, Pastors Brian McLain and Gage Crowder talk about the theology of the Federal Vision. The Federal Vision slightly reformed the PCA's way of thinking about two principle things: word and sacrament. Join in to hear about this shift!

]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1986 2 9b64bf4db0b5217a16bdf8f94d3c3762 no What is the Federal Vision? (Part 2: History with Stewart Jordan) Gage Crowder, Stewart Jordan <p>In this episode of Trinity Asks, Gage Crowder and Stewart Jordan discuss the history of the Federal Vision issue including its origins, the characters involved, and it's progression. Tune in to hear more!</p><p><br></p><p>Trinity Reformed Church is a CREC church in Huntsville, AL seeking to extend and unite the Kingdom in the Huntsville area. If you want to find out more, check out our website: <a href="https://trinityreformedkirk.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://trinityreformedkirk.com</a></p> <p>In this episode of Trinity Asks, Gage Crowder and Stewart Jordan discuss the history of the Federal Vision issue including its origins, the characters involved, and it's progression. Tune in to hear more!</p><p><br></p><p>Trinity Reformed Church is a CREC church in Huntsville, AL seeking to extend and unite the Kingdom in the Huntsville area. If you want to find out more, check out our website: <a href="https://trinityreformedkirk.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://trinityreformedkirk.com</a></p> In this episode of Trinity Asks, Gage Crowder and Stewart Jordan discuss the history of the Federal Vision issue including its origins, the characters involved, and it's progression. Tune in to hear more!


Trinity Reformed Church is a CREC church in Huntsville, AL seeking to extend and unite the Kingdom in the Huntsville area. If you want to find out more, check out our website: https://trinityreformedkirk.com

]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2055 3 4e8998c8892b72635cacfa632d36306d no What is the Federal Vision? (Part 1: Foundation) Brian McLain, Gage Crowder <p>What is the Federal Vision? Because we're in our denomination, people mention these terms a lot but many don't know what they actually refer to. Listen to this episode of Trinity Asks to be in the loop about what these terms actually mean!</p> <p>What is the Federal Vision? Because we're in our denomination, people mention these terms a lot but many don't know what they actually refer to. Listen to this episode of Trinity Asks to be in the loop about what these terms actually mean!</p> What is the Federal Vision? Because we're in our denomination, people mention these terms a lot but many don't know what they actually refer to. Listen to this episode of Trinity Asks to be in the loop about what these terms actually mean!

]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1603 4 146601a4e4517fc67bc690115c364433 no Why Do We Celebrate Pentecost? Gage Crowder, Brian McLain <p>Pastors McLain and Crowder explain why we highly value Pentecost Sunday.</p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about Trinity Reformed Church: <a href="https://trinityreformedkirk.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://trinityreformedkirk.com/</a></p><p><br></p> <p>Pastors McLain and Crowder explain why we highly value Pentecost Sunday.</p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about Trinity Reformed Church: <a href="https://trinityreformedkirk.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://trinityreformedkirk.com/</a></p><p><br></p> Pastors McLain and Crowder explain why we highly value Pentecost Sunday.


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]]> Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1467 5 d5e935ac1198611655d5e9189d76d88f no Why Do We Celebrate Ascension? Brian McLain, Gage Crowder <p>Pastors McLain and Crowder explore the meaning of Ascension Sunday. </p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about Trinity Reformed Church: <a href="https://trinityreformedkirk.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://trinityreformedkirk.com/</a></p><p><br></p> <p>Pastors McLain and Crowder explore the meaning of Ascension Sunday. </p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about Trinity Reformed Church: <a href="https://trinityreformedkirk.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://trinityreformedkirk.com/</a></p><p><br></p> Pastors McLain and Crowder explore the meaning of Ascension Sunday.


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]]> Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1620 6 9049fac5200f374a222ed135ea360f71 no Why Do We Dance? Brian McLain, Gage Crowder <p>Pastors McLain and Crowder defend why our church hosts quarterly contra dances. </p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about Trinity Reformed Church: <a href="https://trinityreformedkirk.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://trinityreformedkirk.com/</a></p><p><br></p> <p>Pastors McLain and Crowder defend why our church hosts quarterly contra dances. </p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about Trinity Reformed Church: <a href="https://trinityreformedkirk.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://trinityreformedkirk.com/</a></p><p><br></p> Pastors McLain and Crowder defend why our church hosts quarterly contra dances.


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]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1525 7 1d984a43ce57668c9020cb3eb4ec2feb no How Do We Practice Sabbath? Brian McLain, Gage Crowder <p>Pastors McLain and Crowder address conditions under which Jesus would allow us to work or ask others to work on the Sabbath.</p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about Trinity Reformed Church: <a href="https://trinityreformedkirk.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://trinityreformedkirk.com/</a></p> <p>Pastors McLain and Crowder address conditions under which Jesus would allow us to work or ask others to work on the Sabbath.</p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about Trinity Reformed Church: <a href="https://trinityreformedkirk.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://trinityreformedkirk.com/</a></p> Pastors McLain and Crowder address conditions under which Jesus would allow us to work or ask others to work on the Sabbath.


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]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1565 8 e018e0581260858e06c52522bf38d5c2 no Why Do We Sing So Much? Gage Crowder, Brian McLain <p>Pastors McLain and Crowder explain why TRC emphasizes singing in our worship.</p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about Trinity Reformed Church: <a href="https://trinityreformedkirk.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://trinityreformedkirk.com/</a></p><p><br></p> <p>Pastors McLain and Crowder explain why TRC emphasizes singing in our worship.</p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about Trinity Reformed Church: <a href="https://trinityreformedkirk.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://trinityreformedkirk.com/</a></p><p><br></p> Pastors McLain and Crowder explain why TRC emphasizes singing in our worship.


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]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1684 9 d94235c2f71640910c4f502ad2fa433a no Did Jesus Descend into Hades? Gage Crowder, Brian McLain <p>As Holy Week approaches, Brian McLain and Gage Crowder clarify the phrase "he descended into Hades" in the Apostle's Creed.</p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about Trinity Reformed Church: <a href="https://trinityreformedkirk.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://trinityreformedkirk.com/</a></p><p><br></p> <p>As Holy Week approaches, Brian McLain and Gage Crowder clarify the phrase "he descended into Hades" in the Apostle's Creed.</p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about Trinity Reformed Church: <a href="https://trinityreformedkirk.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://trinityreformedkirk.com/</a></p><p><br></p> As Holy Week approaches, Brian McLain and Gage Crowder clarify the phrase "he descended into Hades" in the Apostle's Creed.


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]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1917 10 4e684fcf3e7ae109ecc36f323acd7233 no What Does Baptism Do? (Part 4) Gage Crowder, Brian McLain <p>Brian McLain and Gage Crowder discuss why your position on baptism matters practically for your personal sanctification and parental wisdom.</p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about Trinity Reformed Church: <a href="https://trinityreformedkirk.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://trinityreformedkirk.com/</a></p> <p>Brian McLain and Gage Crowder discuss why your position on baptism matters practically for your personal sanctification and parental wisdom.</p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about Trinity Reformed Church: <a href="https://trinityreformedkirk.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://trinityreformedkirk.com/</a></p> Brian McLain and Gage Crowder discuss why your position on baptism matters practically for your personal sanctification and parental wisdom.


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]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1601 11 9d7fad179d78212326ac2ea26ac574dc no Music and Children w/ Jamie Soles Gage Crowder, Brian McLain <p>In this week's episode, Pastors McLain and Crowder welcome singer and songwriter Jamie Soles to share his passion for teaching children Scripture through music.</p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about Trinity Reformed Church: <a href="https://trinityreformedkirk.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://trinityreformedkirk.com/</a></p> <p>In this week's episode, Pastors McLain and Crowder welcome singer and songwriter Jamie Soles to share his passion for teaching children Scripture through music.</p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about Trinity Reformed Church: <a href="https://trinityreformedkirk.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://trinityreformedkirk.com/</a></p> In this week's episode, Pastors McLain and Crowder welcome singer and songwriter Jamie Soles to share his passion for teaching children Scripture through music.


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]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2651 12 07d55e59544fec00894a45247239baaf no What Does Baptism Do? (Part 3) Brian McLain, Gage Crowder <p>Brian McLain and Gage Crowder conclude their clarification of TRC's stance on baptismal regeneration. </p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about Trinity Reformed Church: <a href="https://trinityreformedkirk.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://trinityreformedkirk.com/</a></p> <p>Brian McLain and Gage Crowder conclude their clarification of TRC's stance on baptismal regeneration. </p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about Trinity Reformed Church: <a href="https://trinityreformedkirk.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://trinityreformedkirk.com/</a></p> Brian McLain and Gage Crowder conclude their clarification of TRC's stance on baptismal regeneration. 


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]]> Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1729 13 dc908fbf67b80aa6d5b28413eb459e14 no What Does Baptism Do? (Part 2) Brian McLain, Gage Crowder <p>Brian McLain and Gage Crowder continue to clarify the common question of whether or not TRC believes in baptismal regeneration. </p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about Trinity Reformed Church: <a href="https://trinityreformedkirk.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://trinityreformedkirk.com/</a></p> <p>Brian McLain and Gage Crowder continue to clarify the common question of whether or not TRC believes in baptismal regeneration. </p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about Trinity Reformed Church: <a href="https://trinityreformedkirk.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://trinityreformedkirk.com/</a></p> Brian McLain and Gage Crowder continue to clarify the common question of whether or not TRC believes in baptismal regeneration. 


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]]> Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1629 14 eebdd3bae0260588d5f7e0def682dd96 no What Does Baptism Do? (Part 1) Gage Crowder, Brian McLain <p>Brian McLain and Gage Crowder clarify the common question of whether or not TRC believes in baptismal regeneration. </p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about Trinity Reformed Church: <a href="https://trinityreformedkirk.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://trinityreformedkirk.com/</a></p> <p>Brian McLain and Gage Crowder clarify the common question of whether or not TRC believes in baptismal regeneration. </p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about Trinity Reformed Church: <a href="https://trinityreformedkirk.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://trinityreformedkirk.com/</a></p> Brian McLain and Gage Crowder clarify the common question of whether or not TRC believes in baptismal regeneration. 


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]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1573 15 a11277da956e653e8a4addc1f9ff2b5b no Why Aren't We "Strict Subscriptionist"? Gage Crowder, Brian McLain <p>How do we view the Westminster Confession? Is it our "paper pope?" Brian and Gage explore this and more in today's episode!</p><p><br></p><p>If you have a question you would like answered in a future episode, email <a href="mailto:office@trinityreformedkirk.com" rel="nofollow">office@trinityreformedkirk.com</a>!</p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about Trinity Reformed Church: <a href="https://trinityreformedkirk.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://trinityreformedkirk.com/</a></p> <p>How do we view the Westminster Confession? Is it our "paper pope?" Brian and Gage explore this and more in today's episode!</p><p><br></p><p>If you have a question you would like answered in a future episode, email <a href="mailto:office@trinityreformedkirk.com" rel="nofollow">office@trinityreformedkirk.com</a>!</p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about Trinity Reformed Church: <a href="https://trinityreformedkirk.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://trinityreformedkirk.com/</a></p> How do we view the Westminster Confession? Is it our "paper pope?" Brian and Gage explore this and more in today's episode!


If you have a question you would like answered in a future episode, email office@trinityreformedkirk.com!


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]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1505 16 2bc11aab7623ad29de96ef6fb48de5cf no Why Do We Emphasize Joyful Communion? Gage Crowder, Brian McLain <p>The TRC pastors explain the tradition of openly joyful communion, our celebration feast (Deut. 12:7). </p> <p>The TRC pastors explain the tradition of openly joyful communion, our celebration feast (Deut. 12:7). </p> The TRC pastors explain the tradition of openly joyful communion, our celebration feast (Deut. 12:7). 

]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1757 17 0f74e7ad02e8dff99ec5a91bd1bdc87f no Why is the Church Calendar Important? w/Pastor Duane Garner Gage Crowder, Duane Garner <p>In this first episode of Trinity Asks, Pastor Crowder interviews Pastor Duane Garner about his latest book, "For Signs and Seasons: A Primer on the Church Calendar". </p><p><br></p><p>Buy Pastor Garner's new book! <a href="https://athanasiuspress.org/products/for-signs-and-seasons-a-primer-on-the-church-calendar" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://athanasiuspress.org/products/for-signs-and-seasons-a-primer-on-the-church-calendar</a></p><p> </p><p>Find out more about Trinity Reformed Church: <a href="https://trinityreformedkirk.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://trinityreformedkirk.com/</a></p> <p>In this first episode of Trinity Asks, Pastor Crowder interviews Pastor Duane Garner about his latest book, "For Signs and Seasons: A Primer on the Church Calendar". </p><p><br></p><p>Buy Pastor Garner's new book! <a href="https://athanasiuspress.org/products/for-signs-and-seasons-a-primer-on-the-church-calendar" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://athanasiuspress.org/products/for-signs-and-seasons-a-primer-on-the-church-calendar</a></p><p> </p><p>Find out more about Trinity Reformed Church: <a href="https://trinityreformedkirk.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://trinityreformedkirk.com/</a></p> In this first episode of Trinity Asks, Pastor Crowder interviews Pastor Duane Garner about his latest book, "For Signs and Seasons: A Primer on the Church Calendar". 


Buy Pastor Garner's new book! https://athanasiuspress.org/products/for-signs-and-seasons-a-primer-on-the-church-calendar

 

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]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2595 18 36c8db69663dd54b93636ff3702b65d4 no Why Do We Keep Kids in Worship? Gage Crowder, Brian McLain <p>Brian McLain and Gage Crowder are back to share why TRC doesn’t offer nursery during Sunday service and instead encourages families to involve their kids in the worship.</p><p>Find out more about Trinity Reformed Church: <a href="https://trinityreformedkirk.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://trinityreformedkirk.com/</a></p> <p>Brian McLain and Gage Crowder are back to share why TRC doesn’t offer nursery during Sunday service and instead encourages families to involve their kids in the worship.</p><p>Find out more about Trinity Reformed Church: <a href="https://trinityreformedkirk.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://trinityreformedkirk.com/</a></p> Brian McLain and Gage Crowder are back to share why TRC doesn’t offer nursery during Sunday service and instead encourages families to involve their kids in the worship.

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]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1883 19 c9b6a8fafefa56153d36a4daf06541e6 no Why Don't We Do "Gospel-Centered" Preaching? Gage Crowder, Brian McLain <p>In this first episode of Trinity Asks, Pastor McLain and Crowder answer a common question: why does Trinity Reformed not do "Gospel-Centered" preaching?</p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about Trinity Reformed Church: <a href="https://trinityreformedkirk.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://trinityreformedkirk.com/</a></p> <p>In this first episode of Trinity Asks, Pastor McLain and Crowder answer a common question: why does Trinity Reformed not do "Gospel-Centered" preaching?</p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about Trinity Reformed Church: <a href="https://trinityreformedkirk.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://trinityreformedkirk.com/</a></p> In this first episode of Trinity Asks, Pastor McLain and Crowder answer a common question: why does Trinity Reformed not do "Gospel-Centered" preaching?


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]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1627 20 d306b33a8121ac567c0d218c0b624f51 no