Pillar & Ground

Dr. Bill Davis, member and elder at LMPC and professor of philosophy at Covenant College, joins Brian for an engaging discussion about a faithful pathway to confidence in biblical interpretation.   Epistemology is a big word for the theory of knowledge, and is also described as the investigation of what distinguishes justified belief from opinion. Key points in this discussion include: ~ the impor...

Brian Salter continues his examination of Westminster Confession of Faith 2.1. WCF Knowing God by J.I. Packer Truths We Confess by R.C. Sproul Confessing the Faith: A reader’s guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn Reformed Dogmatics: God and Creation by Herman Bavinck Host: Brian Salter Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and...

LMPC members Dustin Koehl and Michael Wakefield join Brian in a discussion about how we can integrate our Christian faith and our vocational work in biblical, meaningful, impactful ways. Chattanooga Faith + Work + Culture (Jonathan Ingraham, executive director): https://www.chattfaithandwork.org/ The Chalmers Center: https://chalmers.org/ Vocational Prayers (an LMPC resource): http://lmpc.org/wp-c...

Brian Salter continues his series on the Westminster Confession of Faith and looks further at the attributes of God listed in WCF 2.1. WCF Truths We Confess by R.C. Sproul Confessing the Faith: A reader’s guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn Host: Brian Salter Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz. To contact P...

Dr. Scott Jones, professor of biblical and theological studies at Covenant College, joins Pastor Brian Salter for a discussion about the central themes of the book of Deuteronomy, including the emphasis on covenant renewal. The Bible Project - Overview: Deuteronomy: https://youtu.be/q5QEH9bH8AU Special Guest: Dr. Scott Jones Host: Brian Salter Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry an...

Brian Salter continues his series on the Westminster Confession of Faith and looks further at the attributes of God listed in WCF 2.1. WCF Truths We Confess by R.C. Sproul The End for Which God Created the World by Jonathan Edwards (also printable PDF) Reformed Dogmatics: God and Creation by Herman Bavinck "Whate’er My God Ordains Is Right" (Trinity Hymnal #108) Host: Brian Salter Produc...

Meet John and Barbara Wingard, who have been at LMPC since 2007. John is a philosophy professor at Covenant College and currently serves at LMPC on the Session as vice-moderator. Barbara works in the records office at Covenant College and serves on the women's ministry committee at LMPC. John shared a list of items to pray for the elders of LMPC: ~ wisdom ~ humble reliance on the Holy Spirit...

Brian Salter continues his series on the Westminster Confession of Faith and looks further at the attributes of God listed in WCF 2.1. WCF Truths We Confess by R.C. Sproul Sensing Jesus: Life and Ministry as a Human Being by Zack Eswine Reformed Dogmatics: God and Creation by Herman Bavinck Host: Brian Salter Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hann...

Tabitha Kapic, Director of Innovation at The Chalmers Center and LMPC member, shares about unintended mistakes we make as we serve in the community and how we can be more sensitive, humble, and gracious servants of our Savior. The Chalmers Center : https://chalmers.org/ Vision of Mercy: https://www.visionofmercy.com/ A Long Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene Peterson Special Guest: Tabitha...

Brian Salter continues his series on the Westminster Confession of Faith and looks at the attributes of God listed in WCF 2.1. WCF Truths We Confess by R.C. Sproul "The Immutability and Impassability of God"   by   Matthew Barrett (Gospel Coalition) Knowing God by J.I. Packer Discourses Upon the Existence and Attributes of God by Stephen Charnock Reformed Dogmatics: God and Creation by H...

Leaders in the LMPC GriefShare ministry, Ray Fox, Brenda Harker, and Dave Miller, share about this faith-based program to support those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. This group is open not only to church members, but also to those in the community. GriefShare - https://www.griefshare.org/ Support ministries at LMPC - https://lmpc.org/care-support/ A Grief Observed by C. S. Lewis He...

Brian Salter, lead pastor at LMPC, continues the series on the Westminster Confession of Faith. Link to WCF and MESV in Parallel versions Host: Brian Salter Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz. To contact Pillar and Ground, please email podcast@lmpc.org  

Elsbeth & Lewis share about their lives as missionaries since 1990. Their work with CLC International (formerly Christian Literature Crusade) has been focused on getting Bibles and Christian literature into communist countries. The Codingtons continue to work remotely with North Korean defectors, teaching them English and sharing the Gospel. https://www.clcinternational.org/ Nothing to Envy by...

Brian Salter, lead pastor at LMPC, continues the series on the Westminster Confession of Faith. Filling Up the Afflictions of Christ : The Cost of Bringing the Gospel to the Nations in the Lives of William Tyndale, Adoniram Judson, and John Paton, by John Piper Link to WCF and MESV in Parallel versions Host: Brian Salter Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David He...

Dr. Dan MacDougall, professor of Biblical & Theological Studies at Covenant College, shares from his area of expertise. Dan and his wife Barb have been worshiping at LMPC for 23 years. Special Guest: Dr. Dan MacDougall Host: Brian Salter Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz. To contact Pillar and Ground or to submit a question that yo...

Kim & Mayes have been members at LMPC since 2009. Kim serves on the communion committee. She enjoyed a career as a nurse in pediatric settings. Mayes has served as a deacon for many years, and served as the chairman of the LMPC Diaconate in the past year. He is a retired environmental engineer. A Praying Life by Paul Miller Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop Reconciliation Ministries Netw...

Brian Salter, lead pastor at LMPC, continues the series on the Westminster Confession of Faith. Truths We Confess , by R.C. Sprou l Link to WCF and MESV in Parallel versions Host: Brian Salter Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz. To contact Pillar and Ground, please email podcast@lmpc.org  

Dr. John Plating joins us to talk about how to view the world when faced with so many different perspectives and agendas.  John made reference to The Weekend Reader , a weekly newsletter by Maxwell Anderson, that includes a curated list of articles on a topic each week. You can find a subscription link for this resource by going to Anderson's current website, Stage Coach Ventures, selecting t...

Alfred Johnson, pastor of Church of the First Born for 44 years, shares about growing up in Chattanooga and how he came to faith.  He and Brian reminisce about the long relationship between COFB and LMPC. They also talk about the many outreach ministries that have been started at COFB, including MVP summer program, after school tutoring, House of Refuge, Smoking for Jesus, Family Impact, Vision of...

Brian Salter, lead pastor at LMPC, continues the series on the Westminster Confession of Faith. Link to WCF and MESV in Parallel versions Host: Brian Salter Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz. To contact Pillar and Ground, please email podcast@lmpc.org  

Jennifer West, current LMPC Librarian, shares a few essential books (after the Bible) that Christians should read for spiritual formation. Learn more about the Alice Joiner Memorial Library at LMPC, including how to search the catalog online, how to connect to the Librista mobile app, how to create an account (if you are not a church member), and much more: https://lmpc.org/facilities/library/ BOO...

Malc Clark, assistant pastor at Trinity Church Manchester (UK), and supported church planter and  friend of LMPC, shares about the UK partnership and church planting in the UK. Trinity Church Manchester - https://www.trinitychurchmanchester.org/ Evangelism resource Malc recommended: Hope Explored - https://hope.explo.red Special Guest: Malc Clark Host: Brian Salter Producer: Ben Wingard Music arra...

Brian Salter, lead pastor at LMPC, continues the series on the Westminster Confession of Faith. Canon Revisited , by Michael Kruger Who Chose the Gospels? by Charles E. Hill Know How We Got our Bible , by Ryan M. Reeves & Charles E. Hill The Doctrine of the Word of God , John Frame Link to WCF and MESV in Parallel versions Host: Brian Salter Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry...

Erin and Griffin Hatcliff, both professional mental health counselors and members of LMPC, share practical insight on dealing with the fear and anxiety of everyday life from a biblical perspective. Erin & Griffin can both be found through their Psychology Today profiles: Erin: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/erin-fowler-hatcliff-chattanooga-tn/885431 Griffin: https://www.psycholo...

Annie Reynolds, co-director of high school ministries, and Emmie Thompson, co-director of middle school ministries, both "products" of the LMPC youth program, share their enthusiasm for and experiences in ministry to young ladies at LMPC. Special Guests: Annie Reynolds and Emmie Thompson Host: Brian Salter Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry a...