Larger For Life

Larger For Life

A podcast on the Westminster Larger Catechism, hosted by PCA Teaching Elders (Ministers) Matt Adams, Derrick Brite, Nick Bullock, Sean Morris, and Stephen Spinnenweber. Connect with us on X (Twitter) at: https://twitter.com/WLC4Life Connect with us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LargerForLife/ Visit our host organizations at www.brite-va.org and www.bts.education

Episodes

October 13, 2025 51 mins

In this episode of Larger for Life, our hosts continue their study and discussion through the Catechism, this time continuing their examination of Westminster Larger Catechism Question #145: (Banter at Spin's expense and denunciation of Taylor Swift up until 14:00. Catechism discussion begins in earnest at that point) Q. 145. What are the sins forbidden in the ninth commandment? A. The sins forbidden in the ninth commandment are,...

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In this episode of Larger for Life, our hosts continue their study and discussion through the Catechism, this time beginning their conversation on Westminster Larger Catechism Questions #143-145 regarding the Ninth Commandment: 

Q. 143. Which is the ninth commandment? A. The ninth commandment is, Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Q. 144. What are the duties required in the ninth commandment? A. The duties req...

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September 29, 2025 54 mins

In this episode of Larger for Life, our hosts continue their study and discussion through the Catechism, this time examining Westminster Larger Catechism Questions #140-142:

Q. 140. Which is the eighth commandment? A. The eighth commandment is, Thou shalt not steal.

Q. 141. What are the duties required in the eighth commandment? A. The duties required in the eighth commandment are, truth, faithfulness, and justice in contracts and ...

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September 22, 2025 72 mins

*DISCLAIMER: While no graphic descriptions are employed, given the content of the catechism questions surrounding the 7th Commandment, some discussion takes place involving the matter of sexual sins and other related issues. Parental discretion is advised if younger children are among the audience for this podcast episode.

*Less Important Disclaimer: If you are less-than-interested in hearing jokes at Spin's expense and prolonged d...

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September 15, 2025 71 mins

On today's special episode, with most of the other guys away and unavailable, per the request of Coach Adams and some of our listeners, Derrick and Sean have a casual conversation about some of the things they've been writing and thinking about over the summer. 

Join us for a conversation about the doctrine of the Trinity, the Scottish Reformation, the call of God's church, the Westminster Divines, Reformed "mysticism," Wrigley Fie...

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September 8, 2025 63 mins

In this episode of Larger for Life, our hosts continue their study and discussion through the Catechism, this time examining Westminster Larger Catechism Questions #134-136:

Q. 134. Which is the sixth commandment? A. The sixth commandment is, Thou shalt not kill.

Q. 135. What are the duties required in the sixth commandment? A. The duties required in the sixth commandment are, all careful studies, and lawful endeavors, to preserve ...

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August 25, 2025 83 mins

The gang is back! After a summer break, the three hosts (😏) have decided to expand the cast of characters and add in some new personalities to help shoulder the workload of the podcast and help us get some more content out there on a more regular schedule. It's been hard for the three hosts to carry this burden by themselves for so long--why didn't they think of adding in another person sooner?! 😎 Join in the fun as we host live...

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The L4L gang has been on a bit of a summer hiatus, but most of us almost got together to be on somebody else's podcast! Sean, Derrick, and Matt were slated to join Presbycast last week for an interview and roundtable discussion with Josh Barzon about Bible translation and different Bible versions.  Coach had to withdraw at the last minute due to losing his voice/laryngitis after preaching a funeral service, but Sean and Derrick jo...

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In today's special episode of Larger for Life, Sean speaks with the Rev. Iver Martin, who serves as the Principal of Edinburgh Theological Seminary, the theological college of the Free Church of Scotland. We talk about Scottish and American Presbyterian history, ministry challenges, mission opportunities, cultural realities, and more.

Join us for this good-hearted, sobering, and encouraging discussion!

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June 23, 2025 52 mins

In this episode of Larger for Life, our hosts continue their study and discussion through the Catechism, this time examining Westminster Larger Catechism Questions #131-133:

Q. 131. What are the duties of equals? A. The duties of equals are, to regard the dignity and worth of each other, in giving honor to go one before another; and to rejoice in each others’ gifts and advancement, as their own.

Q. 132. What are the sins of equals?...

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June 16, 2025 59 mins

In this episode of Larger for Life, our hosts continue their study and discussion through the Catechism, this time examining Westminster Larger Catechism Questions #129-130:

Q. 129. What is required of superiors towards their inferiors? A. It is required of superiors, according to that power they receive from God, and that relation wherein they stand, to love, pray for, and bless their inferiors; to instruct, counsel, and admonish ...

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June 9, 2025 64 mins

In this episode of Larger for Life, our hosts continue their study and discussion through the Catechism, this time examining Westminster Larger Catechism Questions #125-128: 

Q. 125. Why are superiors styled Father and Mother? A. Superiors are styled Father and Mother, both to teach them in all duties toward their inferiors, like natural parents, to express love and tenderness to them, according to their several relations; and to w...

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May 26, 2025 44 mins

In this episode of Larger for Life, our hosts continue their study and discussion through the Catechism, this time examining Westminster Larger Catechism Questions #122-124: 

Q. 122. What is the sum of the six commandments which contain our duty to man? A. The sum of the six commandments which contain our duty to man, is, to love our neighbor as ourselves, and to do to others what we would have them do to us.

Q. 123. Which is the f...

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May 19, 2025 65 mins

In this episode of Larger for Life, our hosts continue their study and discussion through the Catechism, this time examining Westminster Larger Catechism Questions #120-121: 

Q. 120. What are the reasons annexed to the fourth commandment, the more to enforce it? A. The reasons annexed to the fourth commandment, the more to enforce it, are taken from the equity of it, God allowing us six days of seven for our own affairs, and reserv...

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May 6, 2025 56 mins

In this episode of Larger for Life, our hosts continue their study and discussion through the Catechism, this time examining Westminster Larger Catechism Questions #118-119:

Q. 118. Why is the charge of keeping the sabbath more specially directed to governors of families, and other superiors? A. The charge of keeping the sabbath is more specially directed to governors of families, and other superiors, because they are bound not onl...

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April 21, 2025 56 mins

In this episode of Larger for Life, our hosts continue their study and discussion through the Catechism, this time examining Westminster Larger Catechism Questions #115-117:

Q. 115. Which is the fourth commandment? A. The fourth commandment is, Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labor, and do all thy work; but the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor...

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April 14, 2025 55 mins

In this episode of Larger for Life, our hosts continue their study and discussion through the Catechism, this time examining Westminster Larger Catechism Questions #111-114:

Q. 111. Which is the third commandment? A. The third commandment is, Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain: for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.

Q. 112. What is required in the third commandment? A. The third...

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April 7, 2025 64 mins

In this episode of Larger for Life, our hosts continue their study and discussion through the Catechism, this time examining Westminster Larger Catechism Questions #109-110:

Q. 109. What sins are forbidden in the second commandment? A. The sins forbidden in the second commandment are, all devising, counseling, commanding, using, and any wise approving, any religious worship not instituted by God himself; the making any representati...

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Life has been uncharacteristically swamped for the L4L guys in March. Your regularly scheduled programming will be back soon; we promise! But in the meantime, today's short release provides a little update on what the fellas have been up to, and makes a few resource recommendations based on inquiries from some of our listeners.  As promised, here are the links to the various recommended items: 

 

1) William Perkins Has Entered the...

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March 10, 2025 54 mins

In this episode of Larger for Life, our hosts continue their study and discussion through the Catechism, this time examining Westminster Larger Catechism Question #109: Q. 109. What sins are forbidden in the second commandment? A. The sins forbidden in the second commandment are, all devising, counseling, commanding, using, and any wise approving, any religious worship not instituted by God himself; the making any representation o...

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