Covenant Podcast

In this inaugural episode of #GillGroup Austin McCormick, Dewey Dovel, Jimmy Johnson, and Ken Glisch discuss the significance of John Gill. Additionally, Jimmy Johnson provides a biographical sketch of Gill.   The Covenant Podcast drew inspiration to create this "show within a show" by profiting from the Reformed Forum's "Vos Group."   Listen to previous episodes of the Covenant Podcast here: http...

In this episode, Austin McCormick and Dewey Dovel interview Patrick Abendroth on his book, "Covenant Theology." We discuss i) the importance of Covenant Theology, ii) the covenants of works, grace, and redemption, iii) the problems of biblicism, and more. Pick up a copy of Dr. Abendroth's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Covenant-Theology-Patrick-Abendroth/dp/0976080427 For more information visit...

In this conversation, Austin McCormick interviews John Divito to discuss "Evangelizing Mormons." Before John was saved by the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, he lived as a Mormon for some time. John has a burden to see the Lord save more Mormons from this false religion to the praise of God's glory. For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org

Abraham Kuyper and Herman Bavinck sparked a theological tradition in the Netherlands that came to be known as Neo-Calvinism. While studies in Neo-Calvinism have focused primarily on its political and philosophical insights, its theology has received less attention. In Neo-Calvinism: A Theological Introduction, Cory C. Brock and N. Gray Sutanto present the unique dogmatic contributions of the tradi...

At the request of one of our listeners, Pastor Jimmy Johnson addresses the doctrine of "Progressive Sanctification." We hope that this conversation is useful as we seek to equip our listeners with theological content from a 1689 Baptist perspective!

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...

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. S...

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...

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...

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 followi...

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...

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 als...

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 Samfor...

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 Semin...

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...

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 Associ...

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, v...

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...

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....

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 countrie...

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 theolo...