Pillar & Ground

Dr. Dan MacDougall, professor emeritus at Covenant College, joins Brian to talk about Paul's letters to the Thessalonians and set the stage for the fall sermon series at LMPC. Host: Brian Salter Special Guest: Dr. Dan MacDougall Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz. To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you woul...

As we begin our summer break, Brian and Wil take a look back at the last two chapters of the Confession and identify the things that stood out to them the most when studying and preparing to teach these chapters. Hosts: Brian Salter & Wil Nettleton Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz. To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a que...

Brian is joined remotely by Dr. Thurman Williams to discuss the importance of sound preaching and some of their favorite pastoral influences. Dr. Williams is the director of homiletics at Covenant Theological Seminary and is the pastor at New City Fellowship - West End in St. Louis, Missouri.  LMPC looks forward to hosting Dr. Williams for the 2025 George Long Preaching Series on June 29th where h...

Westminster Confession of Faith Confessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn Hosts: Brian Salter & Wil Nettleton Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz. To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email pod...

On Pillar & Ground's 200th episode, Brian is joined by remote guest and longtime friend, Stephen Phelan. Stephen is the chief pastoral officer at Movement Mortgage and joins to discuss faith-driven models in business, how Christians can think about investing, and how God can be seen at work in the marketplace. Movement Mortgage Sovereign's Capital (particularly the Flourish ETF) Fait...

Host Brian Salter is joined in today's episode by LMPC member, Dustin Hayes. Dustin is the generosity specialist at the Chalmers Center and shares some guidelines and helpful ways to think about generosity and giving as spiritual exercises and acts of obedience to God. FaithFi App (for Android or iOS) Generous Giving The "Helping Without Hurting in Generosity" course available throu...

Host Brian Salter is joined on today's episode by Pastor Anthony Williams of Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. The two discuss the unique relationship they share and the ways in with our churches are united in community and mission. Pastor Williams also shares an invitation to an upcoming two-night worship event which will be held at Greater Friendship on May 21st and 22nd. The ev...

Westminster Confession of Faith Confessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn Hosts: Brian Salter & Wil Nettleton Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz. To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email pod...

In the second part of their discussion of the Psalms, Brian and Scott look at the ways in which the Psalms point directly to Jesus and the impact they had on early Christians as well as on us today. Host: Brian Salter Special Guest: Dr. Scott Jones Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz. To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a questio...

As the LMPC pastoral staff prepares to begin a Summer series in the Psalms, Dr. Scott Jones once again joins Brian Salter to discuss the importance of the Psalms, their historical context, and how they can still apply to our lives in 2025. Host: Brian Salter Special Guest: Dr. Scott Jones Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz. To contact P...

Westminster Confession of Faith Confessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn Hosts: Brian Salter & Wil Nettleton Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz. To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email pod...

Chad Middlebrooks hosts a round-table conversation about the children's ministry at LMPC, including opportunities to volunteer, an overview of the new curriculum that's being taught this semester and changes to the schedule that are upcoming in the Fall. Host: Chad Middlebrooks Special Guests: Brennan Griffin, James Stevens, and Chris Horne Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David H...

On today's bonus episode, Brian and Wil discuss the unique way LMPC observes Holy Week and share LMPC's schedule of Holy Week services. For the LMPC schedule of services and events, click here . Hosts: Brian Salter & Wil Nettleton Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz. To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question th...

Westminster Confession of Faith Confessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn Hosts: Brian Salter & Wil Nettleton Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz. To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email pod...

In today's episode of Pillar & Ground, pastor Greg Baney joins Wil to share the exciting ways God is at work at Woodlands Gathering, a church plant in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee. Woodlands Gathering is focused on multi-cultural ministry, particularly to the Native American community in the tri-county area. Woodlands Gathering For learn more about or donate toward their Trailhead Building Expa...

Westminster Confession of Faith Confessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn Hosts: Brian Salter & Wil Nettleton Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz. To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email pod...

Born and raised on the mountain, LMPC's own Davis Mooney joins Wil to discuss his path to vocational ministry and the unique opportunities that come with his current call as the RUF campus minister at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC). RUF @ UTC Reformed University Fellowship (PCA) Host: Wil Nettleton Special Guest: Davis Mooney Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Hen...

Westminster Confession of Faith Confessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn Hosts: Brian Salter & Wil Nettleton Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz. To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email pod...

Westminster Confession of Faith Confessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn Hosts: Brian Salter & Wil Nettleton Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz. To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email pod...

Josh Brower, LMPC's co-director of high school ministry, joins the podcast to talk about a trip he will be leading with our high school students to Acapulco, Mexico in June. Hear all about how the idea for the trip came about, some of the exciting opportunities they will be faced with, and how you can pray for the details of their trip.  Host: Brian Salter Special Guest: Josh Brower Producer:...

Brian Salter and Wil Nettleton resume our study of the Westminster Confession of Faith. In this first Confessions episode of 2025, we begin chapter 18, "The Assurance of Grace and Salvation." Westminster Confession of Faith Confessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn Hosts: Brian Salter & Wil Nettleton Producer: Ben Wingard Musi...

In today's episode, Brian Salter is joined by James Dickson, vice president of advancement at Covenant Theological Seminary. The two discuss the connection between LMPC and the seminary, what makes Covenant Theological Seminary unique, the modern challenges faced when training the next generation of pastors, and causes for hope and excitement looking toward the future. Click here to visit Cov...

In today's bonus episode, Brian reflects on the upcoming World Missions Conference and reads a letter from one of our partners in Central Asia. Click here to view the conference schedule. Host: Brian Salter Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz. To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear address...

In the final episode of our 2024 season, Brian and Wil spend some time recapping the past three chapters in the Confession. Westminster Confession of Faith Confessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn Hosts: Brian Salter & Wil Nettleton Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz. To con...

In the penultimate episode of our 2024 season, host Brian Salter is joined by Brad Voyles, President of Covenant College, and Ralph Kelley, Covenant's Director of Constituent Relations. They discuss the history of Covenant, its impact on the mountain community, and the deep-rooted relationship between Covenant and LMPC. Host: Brian Salter Special Guests: Dr. Brad Voyles & Ralph Kelley Pro...