Introduction When we pray, worship, or speak God’s name, do we truly know to whom we are speaking? The doctrine of God isn’t just theological theory—it’s the bedrock foundation that upholds every promise we cling to, every prayer we whisper, and every hope we hold. Understanding who God is transforms how we live each day…
Introduction How should we think about calling to pastoral ministry? Many young men wrestle with whether God has “called” them to serve as pastors, often waiting for some mystical internal experience to confirm their direction. This discussion challenges common language around ministry calling and offers a more biblical, practical approach that focuses on aspiration rather…
Introduction How do you know if God has called you to preach? This question weighs heavily on many men’s hearts, often creating unnecessary anxiety about dramatic spiritual experiences or burning internal compulsions. In this honest conversation, two pastors share their very different yet remarkably similar journeys into ministry, revealing how the church’s external recognition often…
Introduction When Jesus and Paul speak of the resurrection happening “on the third day according to the Scriptures,” they’re pointing us back to the Old Testament. But where exactly do we find this prophetic pattern? The answer reveals how God wove resurrection hope throughout Scripture long before Christ walked the earth, using typology, prophecy, and…
Introduction What does it truly mean to be a biblical man in today’s world? This question touches the heart of every Christian man seeking to honor God with his life. In this thoughtful discussion, Pastor Cam Porter, Dr. Sam Renihan, and Pastor Jim Butler explore the difference between cultural expectations of masculinity and the actual…
Introduction Are you struggling with whether your sorrow for sin is deep enough to truly come to Christ? This question weighs heavily on many hearts, especially when certain teachings suggest that salvation requires intense emotional brokenness or tears. In this episode, Pastor Cam Porter, Dr. Samuel Renihan, and Pastor Jim Butler address this crucial concern…
Introduction Does God’s sovereignty silence the sinner’s invitation?When the doctrines of election and human deadness are preached without gospel warmth, they can lead to fear instead of faith. In this episode, our pastors lovingly correct the distortion that makes people hesitate to come to Christ. You’ll hear how God’s sovereign grace and real gospel invitation…
Introduction Can churches that embrace New Covenant Theology or Progressive Covenantalism honestly subscribe to the 1689 London Baptist Confession? This question touches the heart of how we understand God’s covenantal dealings throughout redemptive history. While these newer theological movements share much common ground with Reformed Baptist theology, particularly in their view of the covenants and…
Introduction Have you ever wondered how God the Father and Son speak to each other in the Old Testament? Prosopological exegesis is a big word that reveals the divine dialogue woven throughout Scripture, showing us how passages like Psalm 2 and Psalm 110 capture conversations between the persons of the Trinity. This interpretive approach isn’t…
Introduction Have you ever wondered if it’s truly possible to grieve the Holy Spirit? If God is unchanging and without human emotions, how do we understand scriptures that speak of His grief? Join Pastor Cam Porter, Dr. Sam Renihan, and Pastor Jim Butler as they gently guide us through the depth of divine impassibility, revealing…