Covenant Podcast

This episode is brought to you by our friends at Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary. CBTS exists to provide ministerial training in the context of a confessional, local church. They are, among other things, confessional, baptist, affordable, and accessible. They are now fully Accredited by the Association of Reformed Theological Seminaries. You can learn more about them at https://cbtseminary.org/   Christ's Kingdom Considered with Brandon Adams (Episode 45) Brandon's work can be found at his personal blog (https://contrast2.wordpress.com/). He also manages 1689 Federalism for those who are interested in Particular Baptist Covenant Theology (https://www.1689federalism.com/).    Recommended Resources  Bastion Magazine  An Essay on the Kingdom of Christ by Abraham Booth The Political Church by Jonathan Leeman Understanding Meredith Kline by Lee Irons A Christian View of Men and Things by Gordon Clark Living in God's Two Kingdoms by David VanDrunen   Keep up with our Podcast via: Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcastcovenant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/covenantpodcast/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/covenant-podcast/id1464738712 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xaNyHKd85BZl3Cxw5CUk8?si=T89hvJfVQUCcvmVxvrfEfw YouTube, Podbean, Google Podcasts, Stitcher. 

This episode is brought to you by our friends at Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary. CBTS exists to provide ministerial training in the context of a confessional, local church. They are, among other things, confessional, baptist, affordable, and accessible. They are now fully Accredited by the Association of Reformed Theological Seminaries. You can learn more about them at https://cbtseminary.org/   Theological Education & CBTS with Rex Semrad (Episode 44) Rexford Semrad became a Christian in 1994, and shortly thereafter attended Bible college. While attending this (Arminian) Bible College he came to love the Doctrines of Grace, after being introduced to the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith he wholeheartedly embraced it. He loves spending time with his wife, Marion, and his 8 wonderful children. He serves Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary as the Administrator, among other roles.         Keep up with our Podcast via: Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcastcovenant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/covenantpodcast/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/covenant-podcast/id1464738712 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xaNyHKd85BZl3Cxw5CUk8?si=T89hvJfVQUCcvmVxvrfEfw YouTube, Podbean, Google Podcasts, Stitcher. 

This episode is brought to you by our friends at Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary. CBTS exists to provide ministerial training in the context of a confessional, local church. They are, among other things, confessional, baptist, affordable, and accessible. They are now fully Accredited by the Association of Reformed Theological Seminaries. You can learn more about them at https://cbtseminary.org/   Social Media with Dr. Dustin Benge (Episode 43).  Dustin W. Benge (Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is a lecturer and administrative research assistant at The Andrew Fuller Center for Baptist Studies on the campus of Southern Seminary. He is also a visiting professor at Munster Bible College, Cork, Ireland. In addition, he is the associate editor of Expositor Magazine, a publication ministry of OnePassion Ministries. He has also served as a pastor in Kentucky and Alabama. Dustin enjoys doing research and writing in the areas of biblical spirituality, church history, poetry, and American history, and his books include: A Journey Toward Heaven: Daily Devotions from the Sermons of Jonathan Edwards, Lifting Up Our Hearts: 150 Prayers from John Calvin, Sweetly Set on God: The Spirituality of David Brainerd, and Pulpit Aflame. Dustin and his wife, Molli, live in Louisville, KY.       Keep up with our Podcast via: Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcastcovenant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/covenantpodcast/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/covenant-podcast/id1464738712 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xaNyHKd85BZl3Cxw5CUk8?si=T89hvJfVQUCcvmVxvrfEfw YouTube, Podbean, Google Podcasts, Stitcher. 

This episode is brought to you by our friends at Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary. CBTS exists to provide ministerial training in the context of a confessional, local church. They are, among other things, confessional, baptist, affordable, and accessible. They are now fully Accredited by the Association of Reformed Theological Seminaries. You can learn more about them at https://cbtseminary.org/   Sermon Delivery with Wade Lentz (Episode 42) Wade has been blessed to pastor four different churches over the past 20 years. For the past six years, Wade has been the pastor of the church where he grew up, Beryl Baptist Church in Vilonia, Ar. As much as he loves being a pastor, Wade has never lost his love for music and singing. In the year 2000, Wade formed a part-time group called Canaanland, which consisted of his wife, Amanda; his brother, Lee; along with Ronnie LaCaze and Curt Crook. Wade is a Husband, Father, Pastor, Bass Singer, and Expositor of scripture.   Keep up with our Podcast via: Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcastcovenant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/covenantpodcast/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/covenant-podcast/id1464738712 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xaNyHKd85BZl3Cxw5CUk8?si=T89hvJfVQUCcvmVxvrfEfw YouTube, Podbean, Google Podcasts, Stitcher. 

This episode is brought to you by our friends at Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary. CBTS exists to provide ministerial training in the context of a confessional, local church. They are, among other things, confessional, baptist, affordable, and accessible. They are now fully Accredited by the Association of Reformed Theological Seminaries. You can learn more about them at https://cbtseminary.org/   An Overview of Hebrews...And Covenant Theology (Episode 41) In this episode we discuss Jimmy's journey of preaching through the book of Hebrews at Vista Baptist Church. We also discuss the theme, authorship, and audience of Hebrews; We also have a lengthy discussion on Covenant Theology and Hebrews 8. Enjoy this episode and check out our recommended readings.     Recommended Readings:  Spurgeon' Commentary.https://www.logos.com/product/62105/spurgeon-commentary-hebrews John Owen's Commentary.https://www.logos.com/product/4365/an-exposition-of-the-epistle-to-the-hebrews John Gill's Commentary.https://www.logos.com/product/46388/the-expositions-of-john-gill Donald Guthrie's Commentary (TNTC)https://www.logos.com/product/47668/hebrews-an-introduction-and-commentary   Keep up with our Podcast via: Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcastcovenant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/covenantpodcast/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/covenant-podcast/id1464738712 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xaNyHKd85BZl3Cxw5CUk8?si=T89hvJfVQUCcvmVxvrfEfw YouTube, Podbean, Google Podcasts, Stitcher. 

This episode is brought to you by our friends at Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary. CBTS exists to provide ministerial training in the context of a confessional, local church. They are, among other things, confessional, baptist, affordable, and accessible. They are now fully Accredited by the Association of Reformed Theological Seminaries. You can learn more about them at https://cbtseminary.org/   Productivity and Overcoming Laziness with Brad Weber (Episode 40) Brad serves as Associate Pastor/Elder of Youngstown Metro Church. Him and his wife, Christine, have been married since 2016 and reside in Poland with their 2 dogs, Rory and Tiger. Brad currently hosts video platform Theology Nights and runs his own media company called Weber media. Brad is driven with a heart for sound doctrine which is fueled for his love for God's people. Brad highly values biblical teaching/preaching as well, and contributes to the life of the church through scripture accountability. He is a “guardian of truth” and God uses him well in this capacity at Youngstown Metro Church.    Recommended Readings:   What's Best Next by Matt Perman How to Get Unstuck by Matt Perman Atomic Habits by James Clear Keep up with our Podcast via: Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcastcovenant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/covenantpodcast/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/covenant-podcast/id1464738712 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xaNyHKd85BZl3Cxw5CUk8?si=T89hvJfVQUCcvmVxvrfEfw YouTube, Podbean, Google Podcasts, Stitcher. 

This episode is brought to you by our friends at Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary. CBTS exists to provide ministerial training in the context of a confessional, local church. They are, among other things, confessional, baptist, affordable, and accessible. They are now fully Accredited by the Association of Reformed Theological Seminaries. You can learn more about them at https://cbtseminary.org/   Reformation Day with Nate Pickowicz (Episode 39) Our guest this week is Pastor Nate Pickowicz. Nate was raised in Gilmanton Iron Works, New Hampshire, where he now lives with his wife, Jessica, and two children, Jack and Elizabeth. Nate is the pastor of Harvest Bible Church. He is the author of Reviving New England: The Key to Revitalizing Post-Christian America and Why We're Protestant: An Introduction to the Five Solas of the Reformation. He is also the general editor of The American Puritans Series.   Recommended Readings:  Why We're Protestant by Nate Pickowicz Why the Reformation Still Matters by Michael Reeves and Tim Chester Zondervan Five Sola Series Pack These are currently discounted on kindle. Justification by Faith by John Calvin, Edited by Nate Pickowicz Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin The Bondage of the Will by Martin Luther   Keep up with our Podcast via: Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcastcovenant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/covenantpodcast/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/covenant-podcast/id1464738712 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xaNyHKd85BZl3Cxw5CUk8?si=T89hvJfVQUCcvmVxvrfEfw YouTube, Podbean, Google Podcasts, Stitcher. 

This episode is brought to you by our friends at Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary. CBTS exists to provide ministerial training in the context of a confessional, local church. They are, among other things, confessional, baptist, affordable, and accessible. They are now fully Accredited by the Association of Reformed Theological Seminaries. You can learn more about them at https://cbtseminary.org/   Biblical Sexuality with Dr. Christopher Yuan (Episode 38) Dr. Christopher Yuan has taught the Bible at Moody Bible Institute for over ten years and his speaking ministry on faith and sexuality has reached five continents. He speaks at conferences, on college campuses, and in churches. He has co-authored with his mother their memoir, Out of a Far Country: A Gay Son’s Journey to God, A Broken Mother’s Search for Hope (100,000 copies sold and now in seven languages). He is also the author of Giving a Voice to the Voiceless. Christopher graduated from Moody Bible Institute in 2005, Wheaton College Graduate School in 2007 with a Master of Arts in Biblical Exegesis and received his doctorate of ministry in 2014 from Bethel Seminary. Dr. Yuan’s newest book is Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God’s Grand Story.   Recommended Readings:  Holy Sexuality and the Gospel by Christopher Yuan Out of a Far Country by Christopher Yuan The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert by Rosaria Butterfield Openness Unhindered by Rosaria Butterfield The Gospel Comes with a Housekey by Rosaria Butterfield Love Thy Body by Nancy R. Pearcey Overcoming Sin and Temptation by John Owen   Keep up with our Podcast via: Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcastcovenant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/covenantpodcast/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/covenant-podcast/id1464738712 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xaNyHKd85BZl3Cxw5CUk8?si=T89hvJfVQUCcvmVxvrfEfw YouTube, Podbean, Google Podcasts, Stitcher. 

This episode is brought to you by our friends at Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary. CBTS exists to provide ministerial training in the context of a confessional, local church. They are, among other things, confessional, baptist, affordable, and accessible. They are now fully Accredited by the Association of Reformed Theological Seminaries. You can learn more about them at https://cbtseminary.org/   Anxiety and the Christian with J. Ryan Davidson (Episode 37) Ryan serves as the Pastor of Grace Baptist Chapel a Reformed Baptist congregation in Hampton, VA. He is married to Christie and they have four wonderful children, Micah, Lydia, Shaphan and Magdalene. He holds degrees from Samford University (B.A), The College of William & Mary (M.Ed.), The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Th.M.), and is a Ph.D. candidate (Patristic Pastoral Theology) at the Free University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. He is the author of "A Covenant Feast: Reflections on the Lord's Supper (Ichthus, 2016) and Thinking Through Anxiety: A Brief Christian Look (Ichthus, 2017) and teaches adjunctly at several institutions,   Recommended Readings:  Thinking Through Anxiety by J. Ryan Davidson Running Scared by Edward T. Welch Green Pastures by J. Ryan Davidson   Keep up with our Podcast via: Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcastcovenant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/covenantpodcast/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/covenant-podcast/id1464738712 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xaNyHKd85BZl3Cxw5CUk8?si=T89hvJfVQUCcvmVxvrfEfw YouTube, Podbean, Google Podcasts, Stitcher. 

This episode is brought to you by our friends at Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary. CBTS exists to provide ministerial training in the context of a confessional, local church. They are, among other things, confessional, baptist, affordable, and accessible. They are now fully Accredited by the Association of Reformed Theological Seminaries. You can learn more about them at https://cbtseminary.org/   John A. Broadus with Dr. Jared Bumpers (Episode 36) Jared Bumpers is the Director of Student Life and Events and serves as Assistant Professor of Preaching and Ministry at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Prior to joining the team at Midwestern, Jared served for over a decade as a student pastor, then as an associate pastor of preaching, at a church in southwest Missouri. He has also served as an interim pastor and spoken at numerous conferences throughout the United States. Jared holds a Ph.D. in Christian Preaching from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. His doctoral research focused on the hermeneutic and homiletic of John Albert Broadus.   Keep up with our Podcast via: Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcastcovenant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/covenantpodcast/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/covenant-podcast/id1464738712 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xaNyHKd85BZl3Cxw5CUk8?si=T89hvJfVQUCcvmVxvrfEfw YouTube, Podbean, Google Podcasts, Stitcher.