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This episode is a narration of Dewey Dovel's work titled "The Holy Spirit in Christian Education." Here are the sources for his paper: [1] Steven B. Cowan and James S. Spiegel, The Love of Wisdom: A Christian Introduction to Philosophy (Nashville, TN: B&H Academic, 2009), 1-4. [2] Although the disciplines of philosophy, science, and theology are often seen in conflict with one another, Vern S. Poythress demonstrates how this should not be the case on pages 13-31 of Redeeming Science: A God-Centered Approach (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 2006) and pages 13-19 of Redeeming Philosophy: A God-Centered Approach to the Big Questions (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2014). [3] “Social Media Statistics Details,” Undiscovered Maine, October 8, 2021, https://umaine.edu/undiscoveredmaine/small-business/resources/marketing-for-small-business/social-media-tools/social-media-statistics-details/. [4] Even secular neurological and psychological studies have disclosed that human cognition is foundational to human experience. Consider the following resource as a sampling of this research: Celeste Kidd and Benjamin Y. Hayden, “The Psychology and Neuroscience of Curiosity,” Neuron 88, no. 3 (November 4, 2015): 449–60. [5] On the basis of recorded human history, Tyrel Eskelson argues for at least 5,000 years of formal education in “How and Why Formal Education Originated in the Emergence of Civilization,” Journal of Education and Learning 9, no. 2 (February 5, 2020): 29–47, https://doi.org/10.5539/jel.v9n2p29. [6] A sample of book length treatments teasing out competing methodologies of formal education are Russell Lincoln Ackoff and Daniel A. Greenberg, Turning Learning Right Side Up: Putting Education Back On Track (Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, 2016) and James M. Lang, Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons From the Science of Learning (San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, 2021). [7] James N. Anderson, What’s Your Worldview?: An Interactive Approach to Life’s Big Questions (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2014), 69-70. [8] As defined by John M. Frame in A History of Western Philosophy and Theology (Phillipsburg, NJ: P & R Publishing, 2015): “[Materialism is the belief that] all events can be explained in terms of matter and motion. On this view, there is no immaterial soul. If there is something we can call soul, it is either material (the Stoic view) or an aspect of the body” (10-11). [9] Greg L. Bahnsen, Always Ready: Directions for Defending the Faith, ed. Robert R. Booth (Nacogdoches, TX: Covenant Media Foundation, 2000), 51. [10] George R. Knight, Philosophy & Education: An Introduction in Christian Perspective (Berrien Springs, MI: Andrews University Press, 2006). 224. [11] Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are derived from the New American Standard Bible (1995). Furthermore, this paper is not arguing that it is impossible to attend or work for a secular academic institution and be faithful to one’s Christian witness. Rather, this paper is observing that at the philosophical level, secular and Christian academic institutions are operating from fundamentally antithetical presuppositions. By definition, secular academic settings seek a neutral/non-religious stance from the outset of formulating curriculum, hiring staff, etc. On the other hand, Christian academic settings seek a positive religious stance from the outset of formulating curriculum, hiring staff, etc. Yet ironically—given the philosophical impossibility of neutrality—the former approach is not only unable to satisfy its own expressed intentions, but it also necessarily sets itself in opposition to biblical Christianity (e.g., Matt. 12:30; Luke 9:50). Therefore, by virtue of being incompatibile with biblical Christianity, secular educational philosophies should be understood as materializing from the god of this age (2 Cor. 4:4). At bottom, Believers who choose to be immersed into secular educational contexts need to be aware of the preceding antithesis from the outset of their involvement. [12] Although all of the triune God’s ad extra works in creation are inseparable, many passages of Scripture will appropriate specific works to one person of the Godhead. For more on the “essence-appropriate”—“persons-appropriate” distinction, see Mark Jones, God Is: A Devotional Guide to the Attributes of God (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 2017), 22-23. [13] The inescapability and universality of presuppositions is teased out on page 5 of Cornelius Van Til, Christian Apologetics, ed. William Edgar, 2nd ed. (Phillipsburg, NJ: P & R Publishing, 2003): “Everyone ‘sees’ through a lens. There can be no neutrality, because everything in our awareness flows out of some kind of presupposition.” [14] Theologians have historically designated God’s revelation in nature as general revelation, and God’s revelation in Scripture as special revelation. More expansive definitions of these terms can be found on page 936 of John MacArthur and Richard Mayhue, eds., Biblical Doc

A New Degree Program at CBTSeminary The Master of Theology (ThM) program is designed to deepen the student’s theological understanding to better serve in pastoral ministry, teaching, or further academic scholarship. Students have three tracks to choose from. “This program will expand and deepen a student’s abilities in ministry by providing a focused opportunity in advanced biblical scholarship. Students are equipped for leadership in pastoral ministry and academia as they gain greater mastery in an area of study that is normally possible at the MDiv level. This program is an excellent choice for the student who is seeking further expertise in a specific area of study or seeking further preparation before a PhD program. Do you aspire to be part of the next generation of Pastor-Scholars? Come study with us!” -Sam Waldron, President, CBTSeminary. Three Program Tracks CBTSeminary is excited to offer the ThM degree in three program tracks. Each program track consists of 30 credit hours and each program track enables students to choose which route will best equip them for additional theological training. Track option #1 ThM in Reformed Baptist Studies consists of 12 courses tailored to Confessional Baptist distinctives. Students in this track will study the following subjects: Biblical Theology, Theological Latin, Symbolics, Ecclesiology, Eschatology, Reformed Baptist Covenant Theology, Baptist Historical Theology, Law & Gospel in Pastoral Ministry, and Hyper-Calvinism & the Free Offer of the Gospel. Track option #2 ThM in Reformed Baptist Studies (Thesis Option) consists of 10 courses that are likewise tailored to Confessional Baptist distinctives. The subjects of study for Track Option #2 are the same as Track Option #1. For this option, students will prepare a 100–150 page Thesis paper. The topic of this paper must be approved by the thesis advisor and defended (preferably) live in person in Owensboro, KY. Track option #3 ThM in Reformed Baptist Studies (Research Option) includes Theological Latin I & II and four Research Classes. Students in this track option will be overseen by an academic advisor who assigns reading material related to the student’s area of specialization. After researching and writing on subjects assigned by the academic advisor, the student will prepare a 100-150 thesis. Theological Latin “We praise the Lord for His kindness in giving us the privilege of offering further study here at CBTS through our ThM program. It is especially designed for men in the ministry to have the opportunity to delve more deeply into a particular area of theological study. The program provides three possible tracks of study that enable MDiv graduates from CBTS and other schools to be further equipped for their service to Christ and His Church. For each track, students are required to complete two classes in Theological Latin. I am thankful I had the opportunity to take Latin during my own MDiv studies and have benefited greatly from that study. Although not a Biblical Language, a facility in Latin is helpful to students for a number of reasons. First, students will be able to read portions of the Biblia Sacra Vulgata (The Latin Vulgate), an important translation used for much of church history. Second, students can gain a clearer understanding of the theological writings of voices from the past in Latin, such as Augustine in the Early Church period, John Calvin in the Reformation period, and John Owen in the Puritan era. Third, students will better understand theological terminology. Fourth, English and Spanish speakers will better understand their native language since both derive a significant percentage of their vocabulary from Latin. For these reasons and more, I encourage students to consider studying Theological Latin at CBTS!” -John Miller, Vice President, CBTSeminary. Areas of Specialized Study For students in Track Option #3 ThM in Reformed Baptist Studies (Research Option), the following areas of specialized study are offered: Systematic Theology, Historical Theology, Biblical Linguistics, Old Testament Studies, New Testament Studies, Christian Ethics, and Covenant Theology. Program Start-Date CBTS has begun accepting applications for the program and plans to add a rotation of Theological Latin beginning in the fall of 2023. You can apply here: https://cbtseminary.org/thm/ About CBTSeminary The vision of CBTSeminary is to see the church of the Lord Jesus Christ strengthened and expanded worldwide to the end that Christ would be known, loved, and exalted. Its mission, therefore, is to help the church to prepare men to undertake the full range of pastoral responsibilities they will face in serving Christ and His kingdom and to equip Christians for effective service in the church. They do this work by providing rigorous academic training and facilitating extensive pastoral mentoring. To learn more about Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary, visit CBTSeminary.org.

Austin McCormick and Dewey Dovel interview Dr. Ian Shaw and discuss his new book, "Leslie Land: His Life and Ministry." The description for the book reads as follows on H&E's website: "In this book, we encounter a man whose twentieth-century life and ministry mirrored a concern for faithful preaching, pastoral care, and the mission field. Leslie Land avoided labels, but his gentle, impeccably courteous, yet penetrating expositions laid the foundations of a Reformed evangelicalism which was to influence many in the United Kingdom from his church in Leicester. He would say, “I have sought to emphasize none other loyalty than Christ and His Word.” The second half of the book gives a selection of extended outlines of his biblical, doctrinal, and experiential preaching, grouped according to declaring the gospel to those who were not Christians, the relation between faith and life, the life of the church, and the necessary defense of the gospel." Pick up your copy here: https://hesedandemet.com/product/leslie-land-his-life-and-ministry/

In this interview, Austin McCormick and Dewey Dovel ask Dr. Beale questions like: Should we emulate the interpretive method of Christ and the Apostles? How does the New Testament relate to the Old Testament? What are some of the hermeneutical presuppositions that help us interpret the New Testament in light of the Old Testament? We hope this conversation with Dr. Beale is edifying and encouraging to you. God bless! For more information, visit: https://cbtseminary.org

Dewey Dovel, Jimmy Johnson, and Austin McCormick discuss some books they have recently read and/or books they are currently reading. What have you been reading recently? If there is a particular work you have benefited from recently, share with others in the comments!

RERUN!!! In this episode, we talk with Dr. Michael Haykin about the Particular Baptist, Samuel Pearce. In this talk, Dr. Haykin describes Pearce's life as being characterized by "Holy Love." Other people in this talk include Samuel's wife, Andrew Fuller, William Carey, etc.

In this episode of the Covenant Podcast, Austin McCormick provides a biographical sketch of William Carey and gives three applications in light of Carey's life and ministry. The applications are i) the Obligation to Use Means, ii) the Importance of Friendship, and iii) the Significance of Evangelical Calvinism. This work is a compilation of material utilizing several sources, but since the following are used significantly throughout the episode, they are also included here: Timothy George, “William Carey (1761-1834)” in The British Particular Baptists 1638-1910, Vol.2. ed. Michael A.G. Haykin (Springfield, MO: Particular Baptist Press). Thomas J. Nettles, “William Carey (1761-1834)” in The Baptists: Key People Involved in Forming a Baptist Identity, Volume One, Beginnings in Britain, (Fearn, Scotland: Christian Focus Publications, 2005). Michael A.G. Haykin, The Missionary Fellowship of William Carey. (Orlando, FL: Reformation Trust, 2018).

In this episode, Dewey Dovel interviews Brian Croft about the following subject "Faithfulness in Pastoral Ministry." Brian is the former Senior Pastor of Auburndale Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky and is the Founder and Executive Director of Practical Shepherding, Inc. He is also Senior Fellow for the Mathena Center for Church Revitalization and an Adjunct Professor at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the husband of Cara and father of four children, son, Samuel and daughters, Abby, Isabelle, and Claire. He has served in pastoral ministry for over twenty-five years, spending seventeen of those years as Senior Pastor of Auburndale Baptist Church.

In this episode, we speak with Jonathan Goodwin about vocalization. Our brother provides some helpful tips to improve voice and explains the importance of using the voice as a minister of God's Word. For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org

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

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 Theology J. 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 Languages Dr. 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 Languages Josh 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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."

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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/

In this conversation, we speak of Pastor Trace Turner of Grace Presbyterian Church, State College, PA., on reading the Song of Solomon Christologically.

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.

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/

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.

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.

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

In this week's episode, we speak with Ed Romine, Ph.D., on the subject of his dissertation: "Spurgeon & Open Air Preaching."

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

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

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

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 Fuller By 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.'”

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.

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.

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/

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.

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 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

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 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/

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/

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.

In this episode, we speak with Pastor Jimmy Johnson and Pastor Ryan Pendergraft about the doctrine of total depravity.