Reformed Presbyterian Persecution: Interview with Samuel Ketcham

About this episode

Hosts Michael Spangler and Cody Justice interview Samuel Ketchum about his ministry journey and the challenges he faces regarding race and theology.

Summary In this episode of the Old Paths podcast, hosts Michael Spangler and Cody Justice engage with Samuel Ketchum, a minister in the RPCNA, discussing his journey to ministry, the challenges he has faced, particularly regarding race and theology, and the charges brought against him by his presbytery. Ketchum shares his insights on the importance of biblical preaching, the current state of the church, and the implications of his trial set for January 24th. The conversation notes some of the concrete charges brought against Ketcham, emphasizes the need for accountability and truth in ministry, as well as the complexities surrounding race in the church today. Takeaways Samuel Ketchum shares his background and journey to ministry. He discusses the challenges he faced in his early ministry experiences. Ketchum highlights the importance of preaching and its current challenges in the church. The conversation delves into the intersection of race and theology in Ketchum's writings. Ketchum explains the charges brought against him by the RPCNA. He reflects on the implications of these charges for his ministry and the church. The discussion emphasizes the need for biblical fidelity in…

People in this episode

Hosts: Michael Spangler, Cody Justice

Guest: Samuel Ketchum

Topics covered

• Reformed Presbyterianism
• ministry challenges
• race and theology
• biblical preaching
• church accountability

Keywords

• Reformed Presbyterian
• ministry
• race
• theology
• biblical preaching
• accountability
• church

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RPCNA

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