Covenant Podcast

The Preaching of Albert Martin with Brian Borgman

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 Seminary (Escondido, CA) and a ThM from Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary in Historical Theology. Brian and his wife Ariel have been married since 1987. They have three wonderful children, Ashley, Zach and Alex and three grandsons.
For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org

Genesis 1:1 with Josh Wilson

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

Karl Barth with Jim Cassidy

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 Church in Pflugerville, Texas. Jim previously served in OPC pastorates in Pennsylvania (Johnstown) and New Jersey (Ringoes). In his ministry he has been and continues to be committed to proclaiming Christ and Him crucified from all the Scriptures. Jim earned an MDiv at Westminster Theological Seminary as well as the PhD in Historical and Theological Studies, concentrating in Systematic Theology. You can follow him on Twitter at @jjcassidy.

Preaching through Romans with Tom Pennington

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 Associate Pastor and as personal assistant to John MacArthur. Prior to that, he served as Managing Director of Grace to You, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the international radio, tape, publications, and internet ministry.
Tom completed his B.A. and M.A. at Bob Jones University and served as a member of the faculty while taking additional Ph.D. classes in New Testament Interpretation. In 2013, he received an honorary Doctor of Divinity (D.D.) from The Master’s University.

An Update from Particular Baptist Heritage Books with Doug Barger

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, visit: https://www.particularbaptistbooks.com/donate
 

”Musing on God’s Music” with Scott Aniol

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 Story of the Christian Faith and Biblical Foundations of Corporate Worship, and dozens of articles published in theological journals. In addition to his role with G3, Scott is Professor of Pastoral Theology at Grace Bible Theological Seminary in Conway, Arkansas. Scott holds a masters degree in theological studies (SWBTS), a masters degree in aesthetics (NIU), and a PhD in worship theology (SWBTS). Scott and his wife, Becky, have four children: Caleb, Kate, Christopher, and Caroline.
For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org

”Praise is His Gracious Choice” with Tom Nettles

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. Tom Nettles is widely regarded as one of the foremost Baptist historians in America. He joined the faculty of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary after teaching at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School where he was a professor of Church History and chairman of that department. Previously, he taught at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. He received a B.A. from Mississippi College and an M.Div. and Ph.D. from Southwestern. In addition to writing numerous journal articles and scholarly papers, Dr. Nettles has authored or edited nine books including By His Grace and For His Glory, Baptists, and the Bible, and Why I Am a Baptist.
 
Courses taught at CBTS: Historical Theology of the Baptists, Historical Theology Overview, Jonathan Edwards & Andrew Fuller.
 
For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org
 

”Worship in Spirit & Truth” with Conrad Mbewe

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 countries. Mbewe also maintains an itinerant preaching ministry in different countries around the world and is the editor of Reformation Zambia magazine. He has written about 40 booklets in Africa and four books that have been published internationally, including Foundations for the Flock and Pastoral Preaching: Building a People for God.
 
For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org

Geerhardus Vos with Danny Olinger

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 theology, and eschatology.
You can purchase Danny's book here: https://reformedforum.org/product/geerhardus-vos-reformed-biblical-theologian-confessional-presbyterian/
For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org
 

”Come and See: A History and Theology of Mission” with Justin Schell

In this episode of the Covenant Podcast, Austin McCormick interviews Justin Schell on a book he has coauthored, "Come and See: A History and Theology of Mission."

The Perspicuity of Scripture with James Renihan & Sam Waldron

In this episode of the Covenant Podcast, Austin McCormick speaks with James Renihan and Sam Waldron on the Perspicuity of Scripture. Drs. Renihan and Waldron were the keynote speakers of the 2023 Founders Midwest Conference in Fenton, Missouri.
In this conversation, they summarize their conference messages. Additionally, our guests had the opportunity to summarize their newest books, "How Then Should We Worship?" (Waldron) and "To the Judicious and Impartial Reader" (Renihan).
You can find these titles and more in the following links below:
How Then Should We Worship? : https://www.amazon.com/How-Then-Should-We-Worship/dp/1783973110/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1O18HILKDSAR8&keywords=how+then+should+we+worship+sam+waldron&qid=1677868574&sprefix=How+then+should+we%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-1
To the Judicious and Impartial Reader: https://press.founders.org/shop/fto-the-judicious-and-impartial-reader-baptist-symbolics-volume-2/
For the Vindication of the Truth: https://press.founders.org/shop/for-the-vindication-of-the-truth-baptist-symbolics-volume-1/
For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org
 

A Friendly Critique of Theonomy

In this episode of the Covenant Podcast, Austin McCormick interviews Dewey Dovel in a friendly critique of theonomy.
Below are some links to the resources Dewey mentioned in the episode:
https://cbtseminary.org/theonomy-a-reformed-baptist-assessment-sam-waldron/
https://cbtseminary.org/should-government-punish-false-worship-or-coerce-true-worship-tom-hicks/
For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org
 

Calvin, Servetus, and the Libertines with Rexford Semrad

In this episode of the Covenant Podcast, Austin McCormick interviews Rexford Semrad to discuss two incidents in John Calvin's life: the situation with Severtus and Calvin's stance against the Libertines.
For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org

The Preaching Legacy of Martyn Lloyd-Jones with Rob Lyerly

In this episode of the Covenant Podcast, Austin McCormick and Dewey Dovel interview Dr. Rob Lyerly on the preaching legacy of Doctor Martyn Lloyd-Jones.
 
For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org

Christ’s Descent with Matt Duckett

In this episode, we speak with Pastor Matt Duckett of Metro East Baptist Church, Wichita, KS. Pastor discusses the doctrine of Christ's descent with our audience. 

John C. Ryland with Garrett Walden

In this episode, we speak with Pastor Garrett Walden about a not-so-well-known Particular Baptist Pastor from the 18th century, John C. Ryland. 

”To Judicious and Impartial Reader” with James Renihan

In this week's episode, we talk with Dr. Renihan about his new book "To Judicious and Impartial Reader" an Exposition of the 2nd London Baptist Confession of Faith.
You can order your copy of the book here: https://press.founders.org/shop/fto-the-judicious-and-impartial-reader-baptist-symbolics-volume-2/
 

Reading Song of Solomon Christologically with Trace Turner

In this conversation, we speak of Pastor Trace Turner of Grace Presbyterian Church, State College, PA., on reading the Song of Solomon Christologically.