Covenant Podcast

Preaching for Conversions with Jeff Smith

Jeffery Smith argues that faithful preaching is more than interpretive fidelity to the text of Scripture and an engaging delivery. It encapsulates a preacher’s heart and soul and involves nothing less than a rigorous regimen of proclamation, pleading, and prayer.
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Religious Liberty: Roger Williams | Particular Pilgrims

"Roger Williams was one of the most important formative figures for the doctrine of religious liberty in the 1600s. Williams believed in the absolute authority of the Word of God and it was his source book for faith and life. He did not ground his views of soul liberty in Enlightenment ideals or a general liberalism, like Thomas Jefferson would do in the next century. He was not a rationalist or utilitarian but a man possessed by the Scriptural doctrine of a regenerate church, headed by Jesus Christ."
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Preaching as a Bi-Vocational Minister | Pastor's Inbox

In this conversation, Pastors Joe Wilson and Lee McKinnon share their experiences in Bi-Vocational ministry. They further offer encouragement to Bi-vocational ministers and discuss how to effectively preach when entangled in secular affairs.
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The Serampore Form of Agreement with Samuel E. Masters

Along with William Carey’s Enquiry, The Serampore Form of Agreement (SFA) laid the foundation of the modern missionary movement. The Enquiry recovered the Great Commission as a duty of the church and outlined a practical agenda for its fulfillment. The SFA provided a philosophy and a guide for missionary practice on the field. Both works move boldly from theological first principles to urgent implementation. This commentary on the SFA provides another volume in the William Ward Project begun in 2023 to commemorate the bicentenary of the author’s death. Each Statement of the SFA is analyzed by international scholars whose global dispersion and varied denominational commitments give testimony to the continued relevance of this seminal document.
Pick up your copy of this new commentary of the Serampore Form of Agreement here: https://hesedandemet.com/product/the-serampore-form-of-agreement/
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Religious Liberty: John Murton | Particular Pilgrims

"We don’t follow Murton in his Arminianized theology. But all who believe in a regenerate church, including Particular Baptists, have been rightly influenced by his arguments for freedom of conscience and liberty of religious belief and practice."
-Ron Miller
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Trials Endured by John Calvin with Rexford Semrad

In this conversation, Rexford Semrad recounts some of the trials that John Calvin endured throughout his life. Then Rex draws out lessons we can learn from these trials.
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Presuppositional Apologetics with James Anderson

In this conversation, we speak with Dr. James Anderson on Presuppositional Apologetics. We cover topics like circular reasoning, neutral ground, and more. Tune in and enjoy!
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Religious Liberty: Leonard Busher | Particular Pilgrims

"The two swords represent two spheres. The physical sword is wielded by kings; the spiritual sword by ministers of the gospel. Busher says, 'Kings and magistrates are to rule temporal affairs by the swords of their temporal kingdoms and bishops and ministers are to rule spiritual affairs by the word and Spirit of God, the sword of Christ’s spiritual kingdom, and not to intermeddle one with another’s authority, office, and function.' The temporal sword was not given to kings to persecute people into a religious profession or act. He repeatedly argues that this never changes anyone’s judgment and fills the churches with hypocrites."
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Lessons from Dr. Decker's Heart Transplant

In this conversation, Dr. Decker recounts his recent experiences in the hospital. Then he shares several lessons the Lord taught him while awaiting a heart transplant.
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Christian Nationalism | Tom Hicks | CovCon'25

In this breakout session from the 2025 Covenant Conference, Pastor Tom Hicks critiques Christian Nationalism. For more information about CBTSeminary visit: https://cbtseminary.org

Religious Liberty: Smyth and Helwys | Particular Pilgrims

"Baptist churches arose in a 17th century England where church was joined to state. The governmental and religious institutions were not separate but existed as one establishment. The king acted as the supreme governor of both spheres. He headed the government and the Church of England, the officially established religion of the nation, and so he held both political and religious authority. The result was a fusion which declared religious dissent to be treasonous, enforced uniformity in religion, and penalized non-conformists."
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Historical Theology with Jon English Lee

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Jon English Lee about a class he teaches for CBTS: Historical Theology II. We further cover the benefit of studying Historical Theology, as well as the impact of Augustine on the Medieval perod of church history.
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The Third Use of the Law | Joel Beeke | CovCon'25

The following message was delivered at the 2025 Covenant Conference, hosted by CBTS. The theme of the 2025 conference was The Law of God. To learn more about CBTS, visit CBTSeminary.org

Religious Liberty | Particular Pilgrims

"The Particular Baptists were orthodox, Protestant, Reformed, and Puritan Christians. But they were also more than that. They were distinguished from other churches by a set of distinctives, a number of interconnected doctrines and practices that set them apart."For more information about CBTS visit CBTSeminary.org

Reading for Joy with Jared Ebert

The Lord has spoken to us in the written Word. This revelation is worthy of diligent reading by His people with every effort they can muster. This book, in a fundamental way, attempts to teach the student of Scripture how to observe, interpret, and apply the meaning of the Biblical texts. The author contends that the end of all Bible reading is joy in the Lord and enjoyment of His Son. If you wish to be like the Blessed Man of Psalm 1, learn to read and love the Bible.
Jared Ebert is married to his gracious wife, Mykala, and they have two children. God, by His grace, saved Him at the age of 7. He graduated with a Master of Divinity, with an emphasis in Biblical Languages, in 2023. He is a Master of Theology (Th.M.) graduate, having completed his studies at Covenant Baptist Seminary. Jared is the lead pastor at Mt Carmel Baptist Church.

The General Equity of the Judicial Law | Tom Hicks | CovCon'25

The following message was delivered at the 2025 Covenant Conference, hosted by CBTS. The theme of the 2025 conference was The Law of God. To learn more about CBTS, visit CBTSeminary.org

How to Handle Members Leaving Your Church | Pastor's Inbox

When a church member leaves, it can be a challenging time for everyone involved. This video offers guidance on how to navigate these moments with compassion and wisdom. We'll explore practical steps to ensure that the departure is handled in a way that honors both the individual and the local church.
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The Convicting Power of the Law | Joel Beeke | CovCon'25

The following message was delivered at the 2025 Covenant Conference, hosted by CBTS. The theme of the 2025 conference was The Law of God. To learn more about CBTS, visit CBTSeminary.org