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The Reformed Deacon is a podcast created to support and encourage reformed deacons. Find it on your favorite podcast provider.

Joined November 2021
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What should a deacon's heart look like? Rev. Chris Cashen leads a discussion at the 2026 National Diaconal Summit looking at the joys and challenges of diaconal ministry, and how the Lord works on the hearts of those He's called to serve. #thereformeddeacon #opccdm @OrthodoxPC
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Mercy does not begin with activity, it begins with communion with God. #nds2026 #opccdm @OrthodoxPC
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In this episode, Chris Cashen, Nathan Trice and Jeff Roach discuss the distinct yet interconnected responsibilities of elders and deacons. Listen now on your favorite podcast player or buzzsprout.com/1849391/episo…. @OrthodoxPC
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In this episode, recorded at the recent OPC NDS, Rev. Danny Olinger takes a whirlwind tour through nearly ninety years of diaconal ministry in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Listen now: thereformeddeacon.org/184939… #opccdm #thereformeddeacon @OrthodoxPC
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This episode features the opening plenary session from the OPC National Diaconal Summit held in June. Find the full episode on thereformeddeacon.org or your favorite podcast player. #opccdm #NDS2026 @OrthodoxPC
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"I teach people the moment you get a diagnosis of dementia, the very next conversation or close thereafter should be calling the elders and the deacons in the church." —Lizette Cloete, The Reformed Deacon podcast. Listen now thereformeddeacon.org/184939… #thereformeddeacon @OrthodoxPC
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How do you resolve a difference in views on a diaconate? Listen to what our four panelists suggest on that topic and others in the latest episode. #thereformeddeacon #realworldcases @OrthodoxPC
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Still on the fence about attending the summit? Listen to the latest episode and maybe it will convince you. buzzsprout.com/1849391/episo… Register for the summit at opccdm.org
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Helping Those Burdened with End of Life Decisions is available now thereformeddeacon.org/.../18…... or on your favorite podcast player. @followers #thereformeddeacon #elderlycare @OrthodoxPC
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By God's grace, we covered a lot in 2025. With His strength, we'll see you in 2026! Thanks for listening! thereformeddeacon.org #thereformeddeacon #podcast #deacon @OrthodoxPC
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"The church is functioning the way it should function...in large part, because the deacons have taken this on in a way that really exceeds what I thought they'd be able to do."—Pastor Mark Winder, Wolf River OPC, Collierville, TN. Listen now: buzzsprout.com/1849391/episo…
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Drawing from the example of the widow’s mite in Luke 21, Chris, Bob and John reflect on how this passage shapes our understanding of giving. Listen now! buzzsprout.com/1849391/episo… @OrthodoxPC #Thewidowsmite #giving #givingfromtheheart #thereformeddeacon #opccdm
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Show of hands: how many men are serving as solo deacons in your church? We'd love to hear from you. Please, take a listen and let us know if this episode was helpful. #thereformeddeacon @OrthodoxPC #solodeacon #opccdm
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It's sometimes hard to know to minister to widows. In this episode, host, deacon Tim Hopper is joined by a widow, Becky Haney, to share her first-hand experience after the sudden passing of her husband, Dave. Listen now thereformeddeacon.org. @OrthodoxPC
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This episode provides insight and deep theological grounding but cautions us to take it slow. “Most of the work is being a listener,” says Rev. Fikkert. “Being slow to judgment and quick to listen is always a good approach.” Listen now: thereformeddeacon.org. @OrthodoxPC
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Does your church know what deacons do? New episode is now available! Listen now: thereformeddeacon.org/.../16…... #deaconsrole #opccdm @OrthodoxPC #podcast #thereformeddeacon
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In this episode, "Finding the Next Deacon", Revs. Chris Cashen and Bill Shishko consider how churches might identify men called to the office of deacon, drawing from 1 Timothy 3:8-13. #thereformeddeacon #orthodoxpresbyterianchurch #deacons
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