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| Andrew and Eliza Leslie in India | Particular Pilgrims | 05 Jun 2025 | 00:10:51 | |
"The Leslies grew in love for one another and appear to have sincerely rejoiced at the opportunity to serve God in India, despite the sacrifices this involved. Their first year passed relatively quietly with no children, but with much learning and usefulness." For more information about CBTS, visit CBTSeminary.org | |||
| Gill Group #5 - Of Election | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:58:15 | |
Pastors Doug Barger, Dewey Dovel, and Ken Glisch discuss the doctrine of election from John Gill's "The Cause of God & Truth." For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org | |||
| Andrew Leslie | Particular Pilgrims | 24 Apr 2025 | 00:11:31 | |
"The next person I want to present to you is Andrew Leslie. I’m fairly certain none of you know that name. But I hope that after several episodes, his “hidden life” and “unvisited tomb”, to use George Eliot’s phrases from the last line of her novel “Middlemarch”, will be honored."
For more information, visit CBTSeminary.org | |||
| ”Under the Mulberry Tree” with Brian Talbot | 13 Jun 2023 | 00:37:13 | |
Brian Talbot joins the show to discuss a book he coedited, "Under the Mulberry Tree: The Correspondence of Andrew Fuller & Christopher Anderson. Brian came to Broughty Ferry from Carbrain Baptist Church in Cumbernauld in July 2007. In addition to work within the congregation, Brian serves on the chaplaincy team of three local schools: Barnhill and Forthill Primary Schools and Grove Academy. He also represents the church at the Dundee Evangelical Christian Alliance, a growing inter-church body that unites a variety of evangelical causes in the city. Brian, in line with the longstanding approach of this congregation, is committed to working within the wider Baptist family. He serves on the Board of Ministry of the Baptist Union of Scotland. In the European Baptist context, this has led to a partnership with the Baptist Union of Serbia (North), where Broughty Ferry Baptist Church has been committed to supporting a church-plant work in the town of Ruma. Brian is also involved in the work of the Baptist World Alliance.
For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org | |||
| Biblical Languages & Ministry with J. Ryan Davidson, Timothy Decker, and Joshua Wilson | 06 Jun 2023 | 00:33:56 | |
This conversation was originally a Twitter Spaces conversation. Since it was a beneficial discussion, we decided to republish it here as an episode of the Covenant Podcast. Pastor J. Ryan Davidson, Ph.D.(C) Professor of Practical TheologyJ. Ryan Davidson is a Ph.D. candidate at the Free University of Amsterdam, researching pastoral theology in the early church period. He is a graduate of Samford University (B.A.), The College of William & Mary (M.Ed.), and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Th.M.). He currently pastors Grace Baptist Chapel, a Reformed Baptist Church in Hampton, VA. He is married to Christie and they have four children. Courses taught: Introduction to Pastoral Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, History of Counseling & Pastoral Care. Pastor Timothy Decker, Ph.D. Professor of Biblical LanguagesDr. Timothy Decker is one of the pastors of Trinity Reformed Baptist Church of Roanoke, VA, having joined them in 2018. He holds a B.A. and M.A. biblical studies from Carolina University (formerly Piedmont International University), a Th.M. in New Testament from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in biblical studies from Capital Seminary and Graduate School. In his dissertation research, he examined the style of biblical Hebrew poetry in the New Testament. He has presented various papers at academic society meetings and authored numerous articles in several different scholarly journals. He is a member of ETS and IBR. When he is not reading or researching, he enjoys spending time with his wife and four children.
Courses taught: Elementary Greek I, Elementary Greek II Pastor Josh Wilson, Ph.D. Professor of Biblical LanguagesJosh lives in Park Hills, MO with his wife (Sarah, married in 2002) and their eight children (Joshua, Jakob, Timothy, Caleb, Katelynne, Natalie, Luke, and Simon). He enjoys playing boardgames with his family and, when he has the time, backcountry backpacking on the Ozark Trail. Josh has been serving as the senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Park Hills since 2012 and has been teaching Bible for Missouri Baptist University since 2008. He holds a B.A. in Religious Education and Biblical Languages from Missouri Baptist University as well as a M.Div. in Biblical and Theological Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Through Southern Seminary, he also earned a Ph.D. in Old Testament with an emphasis in Greek, Hebrew, and Hebrew Literature. Josh has spoken at several regional conferences and has written articles for both Answers in Genesis and the Answers Research Journal. Courses taught: Elementary Hebrew 1, Elementary Hebrew 2. | |||
| The Preaching of Albert Martin with Brian Borgman | 23 May 2023 | 00:39:01 | |
In the episode of the Covenant Podcast, Austin McCormick and Dewey Dovel interview Brian Borgman on "The Preaching of Albert Martin." Brian Borgman is the founding pastor of Grace Community Church. He earned a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Biola University (La Mirada, CA), a Master of Divinity from Western Conservative Baptist Seminary (Portland, OR) and a Doctor of Ministry from Westminster Seminary (Escondido, CA) and a ThM from Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary in Historical Theology. Brian and his wife Ariel have been married since 1987. They have three wonderful children, Ashley, Zach and Alex and three grandsons. For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org | |||
| Genesis 1:1 with Josh Wilson | 16 May 2023 | 00:41:12 | |
In this episode of the Covenant Podcast, Austin McCormick and Dewey Dovel interview Dr. Josh Wilson on the translation of Genesis 1:1. They compare different translations of this verse and consider their strengths, weaknesses, and implications. For more information, visit: https://cbtseminary.org | |||
| Karl Barth with Jim Cassidy | 09 May 2023 | 01:14:15 | |
In this episode, Jimmy Johnson and Dewey Dovel interview Jim Cassidy on Karl Barth. Dr. Cassidy's Ph.D. dissertation is titled: “The God Who Has Time for Us: The Rapprochement of Eternity and Time in Karl Barth’s Church Dogmatics.” Dr. James "Jim" Cassidy has been the pastor of South Austin Presbyterian Church since its inception in July 2014 as a daughter congregation of Providence Presbyterian Church in Pflugerville, Texas. Jim previously served in OPC pastorates in Pennsylvania (Johnstown) and New Jersey (Ringoes). In his ministry he has been and continues to be committed to proclaiming Christ and Him crucified from all the Scriptures. Jim earned an MDiv at Westminster Theological Seminary as well as the PhD in Historical and Theological Studies, concentrating in Systematic Theology. You can follow him on Twitter at @jjcassidy. | |||
| Preaching through Romans with Tom Pennington | 02 May 2023 | 00:37:28 | |
In this episode of the Covenant Podcast, Dewey Dovel interviews Tom Pennington. They discuss "Preaching through the Book of Romans." Tom Pennington has served as Pastor-Teacher at Countryside Bible Church since October, 2003. Prior to arriving in Texas, he served 16 years at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, including as an elder. He spent his last four years there as Senior Associate Pastor and as personal assistant to John MacArthur. Prior to that, he served as Managing Director of Grace to You, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the international radio, tape, publications, and internet ministry. Tom completed his B.A. and M.A. at Bob Jones University and served as a member of the faculty while taking additional Ph.D. classes in New Testament Interpretation. In 2013, he received an honorary Doctor of Divinity (D.D.) from The Master’s University. | |||
| An Update from Particular Baptist Heritage Books with Doug Barger | 25 Apr 2023 | 00:20:06 | |
In this episode, Austin McCormick interviews the General Editor of Particular Baptist Heritage Books, Pastor Doug Barger. PBHB has recently brought into publication the following titles: Beddome's Sermons Vol.1 Works of Abraham Booth Vol.1 Works of John Gill Vol.1 Works of John Gill Vol.2 To check out their premium books visit: https://www.particularbaptistbooks.com/ To support PBHB financially, visit: https://www.particularbaptistbooks.com/donate
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| ”Musing on God’s Music” with Scott Aniol | 18 Apr 2023 | 00:11:45 | |
In this episode, Austin McCormick interviews Scott Aniol about his conference sessions at #CovCon23 Scott Aniol, PhD, is the executive vice president of G3 and is a teacher of culture, worship, aesthetics, and church ministry philosophy. He lectures around the country in churches, conferences, and seminaries, and he has authored several books including Changed from Glory into Glory: The Liturgical Story of the Christian Faith and Biblical Foundations of Corporate Worship, and dozens of articles published in theological journals. In addition to his role with G3, Scott is Professor of Pastoral Theology at Grace Bible Theological Seminary in Conway, Arkansas. Scott holds a masters degree in theological studies (SWBTS), a masters degree in aesthetics (NIU), and a PhD in worship theology (SWBTS). Scott and his wife, Becky, have four children: Caleb, Kate, Christopher, and Caroline. For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org | |||
| ”Praise is His Gracious Choice” with Tom Nettles | 11 Apr 2023 | 00:09:10 | |
In this short episode of the Covenant Podcast, Austin McCormick interviews Dr. Tom Nettles about his conference lecture at #CovCon23.
In addition to preaching about praise to God, Dr. Nettles has authored a book titled "Praise is His Gracious Choice." You can purchase your copy here: https://press.founders.org/shop/praise-is-his-gracious-choice-corporate-worship-expressing-biblical-truth/
Dr. Tom Nettles is widely regarded as one of the foremost Baptist historians in America. He joined the faculty of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary after teaching at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School where he was a professor of Church History and chairman of that department. Previously, he taught at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. He received a B.A. from Mississippi College and an M.Div. and Ph.D. from Southwestern. In addition to writing numerous journal articles and scholarly papers, Dr. Nettles has authored or edited nine books including By His Grace and For His Glory, Baptists, and the Bible, and Why I Am a Baptist.
Courses taught at CBTS: Historical Theology of the Baptists, Historical Theology Overview, Jonathan Edwards & Andrew Fuller.
For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org
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| ”Worship in Spirit & Truth” with Conrad Mbewe | 04 Apr 2023 | 00:04:45 | |
In this short episode of the Covenant Podcast, Austin McCormick interviews Pastor Conrad Mbewe at #CovCon23. In this conversation, he overviews his 3 conference messages from John 4.
Conrad Mbewe has served as pastor of Kabwata Baptist Church in Lusaka, Zambia, since 1987. KBC is presently overseeing the establishment of about 20 new Reformed Baptist churches in Zambia and other African countries. Mbewe also maintains an itinerant preaching ministry in different countries around the world and is the editor of Reformation Zambia magazine. He has written about 40 booklets in Africa and four books that have been published internationally, including Foundations for the Flock and Pastoral Preaching: Building a People for God.
For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org | |||
| Francis Turretin's Natural Theology with John Sweat | 22 Apr 2025 | 00:56:26 | |
In this conversation with Pastor John Sweat, we discuss Francis Turretin's Natural Theology. Sweat explains how Turretin distinguishes between False Natural Theology and True Natural Theology. He further discusses some influences upon Turretin's articulation of this doctrine. To read John Sweat's blog series on this subject, click here: https://cbtseminary.org/francis-turretins-natural-theology-clearing-the-historical-record-john-sweat/ For more information about CBTS visit: https://cbtseminary.org
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| Geerhardus Vos with Danny Olinger | 21 Mar 2023 | 00:57:47 | |
In this week's episode of the Covenant Podcast, Austin McCormick and Dewey Dovel interview the general secretary of the OPC, Danny Olinger. Danny has authored a book titled "Geerhardus Vos: Reformed Biblical Theologian, Confessional Presbyterian" published by the Reformed Forum. In this conversation, Olinger discusses the life and theology of Vos through his friendships, education, biblical theology, and eschatology. You can purchase Danny's book here: https://reformedforum.org/product/geerhardus-vos-reformed-biblical-theologian-confessional-presbyterian/ For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org
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| ”Come and See: A History and Theology of Mission” with Justin Schell | 14 Mar 2023 | 00:45:48 | |
In this episode of the Covenant Podcast, Austin McCormick interviews Justin Schell on a book he has coauthored, "Come and See: A History and Theology of Mission." | |||
| The Perspicuity of Scripture with James Renihan & Sam Waldron | 07 Mar 2023 | 00:11:55 | |
In this episode of the Covenant Podcast, Austin McCormick speaks with James Renihan and Sam Waldron on the Perspicuity of Scripture. Drs. Renihan and Waldron were the keynote speakers of the 2023 Founders Midwest Conference in Fenton, Missouri. In this conversation, they summarize their conference messages. Additionally, our guests had the opportunity to summarize their newest books, "How Then Should We Worship?" (Waldron) and "To the Judicious and Impartial Reader" (Renihan). You can find these titles and more in the following links below: How Then Should We Worship? : https://www.amazon.com/How-Then-Should-We-Worship/dp/1783973110/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1O18HILKDSAR8&keywords=how+then+should+we+worship+sam+waldron&qid=1677868574&sprefix=How+then+should+we%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-1 To the Judicious and Impartial Reader: https://press.founders.org/shop/fto-the-judicious-and-impartial-reader-baptist-symbolics-volume-2/ For the Vindication of the Truth: https://press.founders.org/shop/for-the-vindication-of-the-truth-baptist-symbolics-volume-1/ For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org
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| A Friendly Critique of Theonomy | 28 Feb 2023 | 00:52:33 | |
In this episode of the Covenant Podcast, Austin McCormick interviews Dewey Dovel in a friendly critique of theonomy. Below are some links to the resources Dewey mentioned in the episode: https://cbtseminary.org/theonomy-a-reformed-baptist-assessment-sam-waldron/ https://cbtseminary.org/should-government-punish-false-worship-or-coerce-true-worship-tom-hicks/ For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org
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| Calvin, Servetus, and the Libertines with Rexford Semrad | 21 Feb 2023 | 00:41:55 | |
In this episode of the Covenant Podcast, Austin McCormick interviews Rexford Semrad to discuss two incidents in John Calvin's life: the situation with Severtus and Calvin's stance against the Libertines. For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org | |||
| The Preaching Legacy of Martyn Lloyd-Jones with Rob Lyerly | 14 Feb 2023 | 00:43:10 | |
In this episode of the Covenant Podcast, Austin McCormick and Dewey Dovel interview Dr. Rob Lyerly on the preaching legacy of Doctor Martyn Lloyd-Jones.
For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org | |||
| Christ’s Descent with Matt Duckett | 07 Feb 2023 | 00:31:37 | |
In this episode, we speak with Pastor Matt Duckett of Metro East Baptist Church, Wichita, KS. Pastor discusses the doctrine of Christ's descent with our audience. | |||
| John C. Ryland with Garrett Walden | 31 Jan 2023 | 00:53:46 | |
In this episode, we speak with Pastor Garrett Walden about a not-so-well-known Particular Baptist Pastor from the 18th century, John C. Ryland. | |||
| ”To Judicious and Impartial Reader” with James Renihan | 24 Jan 2023 | 00:31:45 | |
In this week's episode, we talk with Dr. Renihan about his new book "To Judicious and Impartial Reader" an Exposition of the 2nd London Baptist Confession of Faith. You can order your copy of the book here: https://press.founders.org/shop/fto-the-judicious-and-impartial-reader-baptist-symbolics-volume-2/
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| Reading Song of Solomon Christologically with Trace Turner | 17 Jan 2023 | 01:16:05 | |
In this conversation, we speak of Pastor Trace Turner of Grace Presbyterian Church, State College, PA., on reading the Song of Solomon Christologically. | |||
| Robert Hall Jr. Letter to John Ryland Jr. | Particular Pilgrims | 17 Apr 2025 | 00:07:17 | |
"One of the few original letters I possess from our Particular Baptist forebears is from Robert Hall Jr. to John Ryland. Robert was the youngest son of Robert Hall Sr. whose life we explored. Robert Jr. was blessed with unusual gifts and was one of the greatest preachers of the first half of the 1800s. Like his father, Robert was a Particular Baptist, but with peculiar views on a number of subjects. I expect we will examine his life at a later date. But know that he was constantly in demand to preach."
For more information, visit CBTSeminary.org | |||
| Lessons from John Calvin with Rexford Semrad | 10 Jan 2023 | 00:47:12 | |
In this discussion, we speak with Rexford Semrad about lessons learned from John Calvin. We discuss misconceptions about Calvin and two stories from Calvin's life. | |||
| John Gill on the Spiritual Life with Jonathan Swan | 03 Jan 2023 | 00:44:10 | |
In this week's discussion, we chat with Jonathan Swan about John Gill. Jonathan is involved with the John Gill project by the London Lyceum and H&E Publishing. He has written an introduction for a recently republished work by John Gill, which has been titled "What is Theology?". You can purchase that book here: https://hesedandemet.com/product/what-is-theology/ | |||
| Isaac Backus with Jake Stone | 20 Dec 2022 | 01:04:12 | |
In this episode, we speak with Jake Stone about a Baptist figure named Isaac Backus. Jake is known for his interest in Baptist history and aspires to extensively research Backus. | |||
| The Spirituality of William Ward with Matthew Reynolds | 13 Dec 2022 | 00:45:33 | |
In this episode, we speak with Matthew Reynolds. He has spent extensive time researching William Ward. Be on the lookout for his forthcoming book by H&E publishing. | |||
| Reformed Preaching with Joel Beeke | 06 Dec 2022 | 00:47:56 | |
Dr. Joel Beeke joins the show to discuss his book "Reformed Preaching." Reformed experiential preaching not only informs minds, but also engages hearts and transforms the conduct of its hearers! Experienced pastor and professor Joel R. Beeke examines Reformation sermons from Zwingli, Calvin, Bunyan, Edwards, Davies, Lloyd-Jones, and others—and bridges the historical gap by showing ministers how to convey life-transforming truths today. You can purchase the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Reformed-Preaching-Proclaiming-Preacher-People/dp/1433559277 For more information about CBTS visit: https://cbtseminary.org
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| Spurgeon & Open Air Preaching with Ed Romine | 29 Nov 2022 | 00:51:54 | |
In this week's episode, we speak with Ed Romine, Ph.D., on the subject of his dissertation: "Spurgeon & Open Air Preaching." | |||
| Light through the Spectrum with Chris Chumita | 22 Nov 2022 | 00:41:02 | |
In this week's episode we discuss Biblical Counseling with author, Chris Chumita. Brother Chris has authored multiple books related to this subject. You can check them out below: Light through the Spectrum: https://www.amazon.com/Light-Through-Spectrum-Biblical-Counseling/dp/B08QWH38PX/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3IFJ4OMONHMDP&keywords=Chris+Chumita&qid=1667239521&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjAwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=chris+chumita%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-2 Dark Night of the Soul: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Night-Soul-Light-Darkness/dp/B09XF8QS3T/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3IFJ4OMONHMDP&keywords=Chris+Chumita&qid=1667239548&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjAwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=chris+chumita%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-3
For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org | |||
| A New Exposition of the 1689 with Rob Ventura | 15 Nov 2022 | 00:27:41 | |
In this week's episode, we speak with Pastor Rob Ventura on a forthcoming book that he edited, "A New Exposition of the London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689." For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org | |||
| A Biblical Theology of Irony with Brice Bigham | 08 Nov 2022 | 00:55:23 | |
In this week's episode, we speak to CBTS administrator and deacon of Grace Reformed Baptist Church, Owensboro, KY, Brice Bigham. Brice presents a biblical theology of irony by explaining retributive and redemptive irony. Check out this discussion! For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org | |||
| Preaching the Truth as it is in Jesus with David Prince | 01 Nov 2022 | 00:57:37 | |
Purchase David Prince's book here: https://hesedandemet.com/product/preaching-the-truth-as-it-is-in-jesus-a-reader-on-andrew-fuller/ Preaching the truth as it is in Jesus: A reader on Andrew FullerBy David E. Prince | Foreword by Michael A.G. Haykin “Every Divine truth bears a relation to him: hence the doctrine of the gospel is called ‘the truth as it is in Jesus,'” according to Andrew Fuller. Biblical history is the story of the truth as it is in Jesus. Fuller never lost sight of this foundational truth. His pastoral commitment to pursue the truth as it is in Jesus transformed every aspect of Fuller’s thinking, including his understanding of the task of preaching, sermon preparation, and the preparation of the preacher himself. He believed in the primacy of faithful, Christ-centered expository preaching. Of preaching, he wrote, “Oh how important! We preach for eternity!” These pages call the reader alongside Andrew Fuller as he teaches us through his writings and sermons to “Preach not only the truth, but all truth, ‘as it is in Jesus.'” | |||
| Critiquing the New Perspective on Paul with Sam Waldron | 15 Apr 2025 | 00:34:37 | |
In this episode, Sam Waldron contrasts the New Perspective on Paul with the historic Reformed understanding of Sola Fide. Dr. Waldron references multiple resources authored by Jeff Smith and himself in this conversation. These resources can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JUIdshIzeXoeHhycsTPi320rdxLvu2Ex/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y0jY9PCCVa4zSDZomcIbfLBi1a3DmdFg/view?usp=sharing For more information about CBTS visit: https://cbtseminary.org
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| Natural Law with Andrew T. Walker | 25 Oct 2022 | 00:48:25 | |
In this week's episode, we speak with Dr. Andrew T. Walker about "Natural Law." Dr. Walker is Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Apologetics; Associate Dean, School of Theology; Director, Carl F.H. Henry Institue for Evangelical Engagement at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Walker joined the faculty of Southern Seminary in 2019. His previous appointment was Senior Fellow in Christian Ethics at the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. His calling as a professor is to defend and advance the moral witness of the gospel. Walker has academic interests in sexual ethics, human dignity, family stability, gender, anthropology, natural law, public theology, and church-state studies. He has published widely in these fields. He is the co-author of Marriage Is: How Marriage Transforms Society and Cultivates Human Flourishing. He is the editor alongside Russell Moore of the Gospel for Life series. He is the co-author of the First Freedom religious liberty small group curriculum. He authored the award-winning book God and the Transgender Debate: What Does the Bible Actually Say About Gender Identity? He has contributed chapters to several books, delivered papers at academic conferences, and has done independent study through the Witherspoon Institute. He speaks all over the nation on issues related to Christian ethics. He is a lay leader in his local church where he teaches fifth graders weekly and leads a community group.
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| ”Spurgeon the Pastor” with Geoffrey Chang | 11 Oct 2022 | 00:42:13 | |
Make sure you pick up a copy of this book, here: https://www.amazon.com/Spurgeon-Pastor-Recovering-Biblical-Theological/dp/1087747848/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=1345803868623566&hvadid=84113001097335&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=49574&hvlocphy=50474&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-84113743968603%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=8238_13501884&keywords=spurgeon+the+pastor&qid=1664380337&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjUwIiwicXNhIjoiMS4zNyIsInFzcCI6IjEuNjAifQ%3D%3D&sr=8-1 How would you get more than 5,000 people to show up at your church? Almost every pastor feels the pressure to get people in the doors. More people means more success, more stability, and more godly influence, right? Often, in their zeal for fruit and growth, pastors and church leaders adopt worldly mechanisms for church growth that end up undermining the very call God has given them. Charles Spurgeon, the Prince of Preachers, was a pastor to well over 5,000 people in a day long before "mega-churches" were the norm. But you might be surprised to know that Spurgeon's vision for ministry was not pragmatic. He did not borrow "best practices" from the business leaders of his day. Rather, his ministry vision was decidedly, staunchly biblical and theological in nature—and it was a ministry vision we ought to adopt more than a century later. In Spurgeon the Pastor, Geoff Chang, director of the Spurgeon Library at Midwestern Seminary, shows how Spurgeon models a theological vision of ministry in preaching, baptism and the Lord's supper, meaningful church membership, biblical church leadership, leadership development, and more. Don’t get caught up in worldly methods to pursue ministry growth. Follow the example of the Prince of Preachers, and entrust your ministry to the sovereignty of the Prince of Peace. | |||
| The Doctrine of Baptism by Thomas Patient with Andre A. Gazal | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:51:26 | |
In this week's episode we chat with Dr. Gazal to discuss a book he edited to bring to republication, "The Doctrine of Baptism by Thomas Patient." The Doctrine of Baptism and the Distinction in Covenants (1654) by Thomas Patient stands as one of the most significant defenses of credo-baptism from a Reformed perspective. Specifically, he vindicates credo-baptism and critiques paedo-baptism on the basis of the Covenant of Grace as a spiritual covenant into which one is initiated not by an external sign, but by faith. You can purchase the book here: https://hesedandemet.com/product/the-doctrine-of-baptism/
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| The Doctrines of Grace: Perseverance of the Saints | 27 Sep 2022 | 00:58:22 | |
In this week's episode, the cohosts interview Jimmy Johnson and Ryan Pendergraft on the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints. This is the last episode of a series on the doctrines of grace.
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| Adoniram Judson with E.D. Burns | 20 Sep 2022 | 00:47:57 | |
Dr. Burns has written an excellent work on Adoniram Judson called: "A Supreme Desire to Please Him: The Spirituality of Adoniram Judson." You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/Supreme-Desire-Please-Him-Spirituality-ebook/dp/B01MY5ERX8 Adoniram Judson was not only a historic figurehead in the first wave of foreign missionaries from the United States and a hero in his own day, but his story still wins the admiration of Christians even today. Though numerous biographies have been written to retell his life story in every ensuing generation, until now no single volume has sought to comprehensively synthesize and analyze the features of his theology and spiritual life. His vision of spirituality and religion certainly contained degrees of classic evangelical piety, yet his spirituality was fundamentally rooted in and ruled by a mixture of asceticism and New Divinity theology. Judson's renowned fortitude emerged out of a peculiar missionary spirituality that was bibliocentric, ascetic, heavenly minded, and Christocentric. The center of Adoniram Judson's spirituality was a heavenly minded, self-denying submission to the sovereign will of God, motivated by an affectionate desire to please Christ through obedience to his final command revealed in the Scriptures. Unveiling the heart of his missionary spirituality, Judson himself asked, "What, then, is the prominent, all-constraining impulse that should urge us to make sacrifices in this cause?" And he answered thus: "A supreme desire to please him is the grand motive that should animate Christians in their missionary efforts." | |||
| How Then Should We Worship? with Sam Waldron | 13 Sep 2022 | 00:39:46 | |
How then Should We Worship sets out guidelines for a distinctively Reformed worship, according to the regulative principle of the church. You can grab your copy of the book here: https://www.amazon.com/How-Then-Should-We-Worship/dp/1783973110/ref=sr_1_1?crid=H6AW06DQ5AF6&keywords=How+then+should+we+worship&qid=1662735951&sprefix=how+then+should+we+worship%2Caps%2C88&sr=8-1
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| Evangelizing Roman Catholics with Mike Gendron | 06 Sep 2022 | 00:52:30 | |
In this week's episode, co-hosts Austin McCormick and Dewey Dovel interview Mike Gendron. Brother Mike has a passion to spread the gospel to Roman Catholics, since the Lord converted him out of Roman Catholicism. We hope this episode will be of profit to you. To check out Mike's ministry called "Preaching the Gospel" here: https://www.proclaimingthegospel.org/ | |||
| Broken Wharf with Darrin Gilchrist | 30 Aug 2022 | 00:25:40 | |
Broken Wharfe exists to glorify Christ and edify his church in the UK and Europe through the production, republication and dissemination of confessional Baptist resources.
They are a distinctly confessional Baptist resource base in the UK consistent with the faith and life characterised by those churches affirming the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith.
Check them out right here:
https://brokenwharfe.com/
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| A Brief History of Dissenters by Joseph Ivimey with Christopher Ellis Osterbrock | 23 Aug 2022 | 00:45:49 | |
In this week's episode, Austin McCormick interviews Christopher Ellis Osterbrock on a book that he co-edited for republication "A Brief History of Dissenters by Joseph Ivimey. You can obtain that book here if you are interested: https://hesedandemet.com/product/a-brief-history-of-the-dissenters/
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| Particular Baptist Press with Doug Holcomb | 16 Aug 2022 | 00:18:54 | |
In this episode, we speak with an editor of Particular Baptist Press, Doug Holcomb. Particular Baptist Press is a Missouri non-profit organization established in 1995 for the purpose of reviving the doctrine and history of Particular/Regular Baptists of old, both British and American. The names and works of persons who were well known a hundred or more years ago have been all but forgotten by today’s Baptists. We have far too rich a heritage in the Baptist faith to let it fall by the wayside of apathy and ignorance. We have as our goal the opening again of those wells of spiritual soundness and beauty that characterized the mainstream of the Particular Baptist witness of former days. By providing instructive and edifying literature in a quality, collectible format which we trust will appeal to the earnest, sincere Christian, we desire to make known again the lives and works of those who went before us in the faith, and from whom we can learn much. | |||
| John Ryland Pt.3 | Particular Pilgrims | 10 Apr 2025 | 00:12:13 | |
Now that we have begun to see the gifts of John Ryland and his growth in the grace of humility, it is time to tell more of his story. He spent 10 years helping his father in the school and church before his ordination to the pastoral office. During this time, he was frustrated in his inability to find a wife. And so he wrote to John Newton about it, who regularly responded with good counsel.
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| The Doctrines of Grace: Total Depravity | 08 Aug 2022 | 00:46:30 | |
In this episode, we speak with Pastor Jimmy Johnson and Pastor Ryan Pendergraft about the doctrine of total depravity. | |||
| All Things New with Jeremy W. Johnston | 26 Jul 2022 | 01:16:59 | |
All Things New: Essays on Christianity, culture & the arts
By Jeremy W. Johnston | Foreword by Janice Van Eck This is a collection of essays on Christianity, culture and the arts, most of which appeared in Barnabas magazine over the past decade. The essays are split into 6 sections, focusing on art & creativity, the artist’s call, literature, music, cinema and faith & culture. The idea of the essays is to engage Christians to think through how their faith impacts their interaction and involvement with arts & culture, specifically in seeing the value of the imagination, the enrichment creativity brings to all of society and the delight the arts bring to daily life. | |||
| Particular Baptist Heritage Books with Douglas Barger | 19 Jul 2022 | 00:45:21 | |
Particular Baptist Heritage Books (PBHB) is a non-profit publishing ministry founded in connection with a local Baptist church (PBHB team) located in the United States, working in harmony with an auxiliary advisory board consisting of Baptist Pastors, Professors and Historians who seek to preserve the history, theology and relevancy of the Particular Baptists by republishing their literary works. | |||