John Thomson and the Shaping of American Presbyterianism with Stephen A. Fix
Life and Books and Everything
Clearly Reformed
4.5 • 661 Ratings
🗓️ 29 September 2025
⏱️ 52 minutes
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Summary
If you are looking for a deep dive into the history of early American Presbyterianism, you have come to the right place! Listen in as Kevin talks with pastor, scholar, and writer S.A. Fix—who goes by the name Fix (really he does)—as they talk about the Old Side/New Side controversy, the Adopting Act of 1729, and John Thomson’s Explication of the Westminster Shorter Catechism. Come for the Presbyterianism, and stay for a look at what it means to glorify God and enjoy him forever. Be sure to look for Thomson’s Explication in the next week or two, introduced and edited by Dr. Fix and published by our friends at Westminster Seminary Press.
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| 0:00.0 | This episode of Life and Books and Everything is brought to you by Crossway, |
| 0:12.5 | publisher of the message of the Old Testament and the message of the New Testament. |
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| 0:53.0 | So the message of the Old Testament, message of the New Testament, really good, practical, pastoral, yet serious scholarly engagement. |
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| 2:04.5 | in us, as John has said many times, when we are most satisfied in him. |
| 2:12.6 | Welcome back to Life and Books and Everything. I'm Kevin DeYoung, senior pastor at Christ's Covenant Church |
| 2:19.6 | at Matthews, North Carolina, just seconds away from Charlotte. And I'm good to be back with you |
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