Theology from a 1689 Baptist Perspective
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Sep 28, 2026 · 39:00
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Timothy Decker to discuss the Master of Theology (ThM) program at Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Decker explores the value of…
Sep 24, 2026 · 11:05
"There has been some debate about whether George Liele was America’s first Baptist missionary, since his going to Jamaica predated by 30 years Adoniram Judson’s voyage to the…
Sep 21, 2026 · 33:04
In this conversation, we speak with Dr. Gregory Mathis on Spurgeon & Puritanism. Dr. Mathis explains how the Puritans influenced Spurgeon's ministry, then gives some examples of…
Sep 16, 2026 · 11:28
"The greatest historical impact that the English Baptists had related to English slavery was surely their involvement in mission activity in Jamaica, the inevitable ethical…
Sep 15, 2026 · 28:53
In this conversation, we speak with Pastor Wilson Marsh on the doctrine of Liberty of Conscience. Wilson demonstrates this doctrine from Scripture and the 1689 Confession, then…
Sep 8, 2026 · 37:40
In this conversation, Dr. Waldron provides some critiques and commendations of Retrievalism. For more information about CBTS, visit CBTSeminary.org
Sep 1, 2026 · 41:23
In this conversation, CBTS Vice President John Miller explores how Chalcedonian Christology relates to public worship. Pastor Miller traces the doctrine of Christ from Scripture,…
Aug 27, 2026 · 10:34
Four years before Abraham Booth preached his famous sermon against English slavery, another pastor, usually classified as a Particular Baptist, Robert Robinson, preached his own…
Aug 25, 2026 · 1:00:19
In this episode, Pastors Joe Wilson and Lee McKinnon provide principles to help pastors steward their finances wisely. They further discuss the advantages and disadvantages of…
Aug 20, 2026 · 10:50
"The title of Booth’s sermon made his position very clear: the Bible condemned the enslavement of and commerce in human beings in the practices then collectively known as the…
Aug 18, 2026 · 36:57
In Van Til’s Counseling Movement: A Critical Analysis of Jay Adams and Biblical Counseling, Jared S. Poulton uncovers the often-overlooked intellectual roots of the modern…
Aug 11, 2026 · 31:45
In this conversation, Dr. Dewey Dovel previews the upcoming course he'll be teaching for CBTSeminary. CBTS students can register for History of Christian Philosophy through the…
Aug 6, 2026 · 11:23
"One remarkable fact that strikes readers of early Baptist history is that occurrences of the term 'baptist' are scarce. There is no evidence that the first generation of the…
Aug 4, 2026 · 31:34
In this conversation, we speak with Dr. Waldron on the free and well-meant offer of the gospel. To learn more from Dr. Waldron on this subject, pick up his book "The Crux of the…
Jul 30, 2026 · 9:43
"Joint prayer was prominent in the meetings. Requests for Christ’s blessing on their preaching, church planting, and holiness of life were common. Days were appointed in the…
Jul 28, 2026 · 59:56
In this conversation, Pastors Joe Wilson and Lee McKinnon discuss how purchasing a home relates to our Christian spirituality. For more information, visit CBTSeminary.org
Jul 23, 2026 · 7:25
"Shortly after being initially formed, Particular Baptist churches were widely practicing associational meetings. This habit was rooted in their individual confessional…
Jul 21, 2026 · 55:20
In this conversation, Dr. Dewey Dovel interviews Dr. Austin Walker on his lifetime of faithful ministerial service to Christ's church. Tune in and receive encouragement as you…
Jul 15, 2026 · 13:18
"In the aftermath of Elizabeth Gaunt’s unforgettable execution, numerous accounts of her life and death appeared in the press. These generally painted a sympathetic picture of…
Jul 14, 2026 · 36:07
In this conversation, we speak with Dr. Jon English Lee on the law and the gospel. Tune into this topic, which is of primary importance for pastoral ministry! For more…
Jul 11, 2026 · 23:50
John Miller, Jim Savastio, Conrad Mbewe, Sam Waldron & Joel Beek discuss holiness and piety at the 2026 Covenant Conference Q&A Panel. Consider giving to CBTS to help us train…
Jul 9, 2026 · 11:55
"In this episode, we return to London in the 1680s, where the inextricably linked politics and religion of the day resulted in the burning alive of a Baptist woman for treason."…
Jul 7, 2026 · 1:01:04
While social media has many benefits, it has often served as a breeding ground for divisiveness and hostility. Hidden behind our screens, we are often tempted to type things we…
Jul 4, 2026 · 45:38
The following breakout session was delivered by Mary Beeke to a female audience at the 2026 Covenant Conference in Louisville, KY. Consider giving to CBTS to help us train the…
Jun 30, 2026 · 29:41
In this conversation, we speak with Dr. Justin Miller on his book "Salvation: The How and When: Order of Salvation (Ordo Salutis)." You can grab a copy of this work here:…
Jun 27, 2026 · 41:23
The following breakout session was delivered by Dr. Jon English Lee at the 2026 Covenant Conference in Louisville, KY. Consider giving to CBTS to help us train the next…
Jun 25, 2026 · 12:14
"God’s grace can overcome every obstacle, not only for salvation but for usefulness in his church. Lack of education, loss of an eye, and poverty are no impediments for God."…
Jun 23, 2026 · 54:24
In this episode of the Pastor's Inbox, Pastors Joe Wilson & Lee McKinnon answer questions on Counseling Cohabiting Couples. They discuss whether they would perform a marriage for…
Jun 20, 2026 · 45:32
The following session was delivered by Dr. Conrad Mbewe at the 2026 Covenant Conference in Louisville, KY. Consider giving to CBTS to help us train the next generation of gospel…
Jun 16, 2026 · 32:47
In this conversation, we speak with Sam Waldron on Israel & the Church. We discuss how Israel and the church relate to each other according to Scripture and how this relates to…
Jun 13, 2026 · 45:31
The following session was delivered by Dr. Sam Waldron at the 2026 Covenant Conference in Louisville, KY. Consider giving to CBTS to help us train the next generation of gospel…
Jun 9, 2026 · 34:25
In this conversation, we speak with Dr. Michael Barett on his new book "Old Testament Introduction." Dr. Michael Barrett blends scholarly rigor with practical applications,…
Jun 6, 2026 · 48:11
The following session was delivered by Dr. Conrad Mbewe at the 2026 Covenant Conference in Louisville, KY. Consider giving to CBTS to help us train the next generation of gospel…
Jun 2, 2026 · 51:24
History is usually told through the lens of famous men, but it’s often that lesser-known figures deserve our closer attention. Such is the case with Philip Cary (fl. 1685–1710),…
May 30, 2026 · 1:00:50
The following session was delivered by Dr. Joel Beeke at the 2026 Covenant Conference in Louisville, KY. Consider giving to CBTS to help us train the next generation of gospel…
May 26, 2026 · 37:46
In this conversation, we speak with Stephen Yuille on John Cotton. Dr. Yuille recently edited the works of Cotton published by Reformation Heritage Books. You can purchase the…
May 23, 2026 · 59:43
The following session was delivered by Dr. Joel Beeke at the 2026 Covenant Conference in Louisville, KY. Consider giving to CBTS to help us train the next generation of gospel…
May 21, 2026 · 10:58
"One result of Christmas Evans’ renewed spiritual vitality was a desire to recommit himself to God. The common way to do this in the 17th and 18th century reformed churches was…
May 19, 2026 · 1:03:45
In this installment of the Pastor's Inbox, Joe Wilson and Lee McKinnon reflect on the preaching pedagogy of A.N. Martin. They further share their experiences of meeting Pastor…
May 16, 2026 · 52:00
The following session was delivered by Dr. Sam Waldron at the 2026 Covenant Conference in Louisville, KY. Consider giving to CBTS to help us train the next generation of gospel…
May 14, 2026 · 12:49
"Sandemanian conversion didn’t result in remaking the whole man - mind, emotions and will. It was the bare belief of the bare truth as one man said. It was not dissimilar in this…
May 12, 2026 · 55:50
In this episode of the Covenant Podcast, we speak with Tom Hicks on UFOs. Dr. Hicks discusses why the United States government is currently presenting this subject to the public.…
May 9, 2026 · 52:25
The following session was delivered by Pastor John Miller at the 2026 Covenant Conference in Louisville, KY. Consider giving to CBTS to help us train the next generation of…
May 7, 2026 · 10:32
"Christmas Evans was helped by a few books written by four Johns. There was John Owen, his favorite author. There were John Bunyan and Jonathan Edwards. Finally, there was John…
May 5, 2026 · 32:29
In this conversation, we speak with Dr. Conrad Mbewe on African Christian University. Learn more about ACU using the links below: https://acu-usa.com/ https://acu.ac.zm/
May 2, 2026 · 1:01:23
The following session was delivered by Dr. Joel Beeke at the 2026 Covenant Conference in Louisville, KY. Consider giving to CBTS to help us train the next generation of gospel…
Apr 28, 2026 · 58:48
In this conversation, we speak with John Sweat, Jared Ebert, Dewey Dovel, James Edwards, Justin Miller, and Jason Gunter on their new book "From Dust to Glory: The Fourfold State…
Apr 25, 2026 · 53:47
The following session was delivered by Dr. Conrad Mbewe at the 2026 Covenant Conference in Louisville, KY. Consider giving to CBTS to help us train the next generation of gospel…
Apr 23, 2026 · 10:35
It is time to shift our focus to Wales and to an extraordinary man who was, according to Martyn Lloyd-Jones, arguably “the greatest preacher that the Baptists have ever had in…
Apr 21, 2026 · 46:11
In this conversation, we speak with Dr. Brian Borgman on Preaching through Romans. Dr. Borgman preached more than 240 sermons through Romans and shares his advice and experience…
Apr 18, 2026 · 36:50
The following session was delivered by Pastor Jim Savastio at the 2026 Covenant Conference in Louisville, KY. Consider giving to CBTS to help us train the next generation of…
Apr 14, 2026 · 45:44
In this conversation, we talk with Jared Ebert to discuss hermeneutics. Among the differing approaches to interpreting God's Word, Ebert critiques the quadriga, explains the…
Apr 9, 2026 · 12:03
"My advice is to be careful what you read online. I have found that even resources claiming to represent Reformed Baptist views are often very selective in their sources. For…
Apr 7, 2026 · 48:29
In this conversation, we speak with Dr. Matthew Bingham about his book "Orthodox Radicals: Baptist Identity in the English Revolution." Orthodox Radicals complicates of our…
Mar 31, 2026 · 52:37
"In this conversation, Dr. Decker helps listeners to understand Hebrew Poetry better and provides homiletical advice to preach from the poetic portions of God's Word." For more…
Mar 24, 2026 · 1:02:10
In this conversation, Pastors Joe Wilson and Lee McKinnon address church splits. They cover the causes of church splits and how to navigate them righteously whenever they seem…
Mar 18, 2026 · 12:33
"Liberty of conscience was a significant doctrine of the Reformation. The reformers argued that the Roman church forced men to believe and practice things not taught in…
Mar 17, 2026 · 45:15
In this conversation, Dr. Joel Beeke addresses Piety in Pastoral Ministry. He covers the dangers of backsliding, the significance of watchfulness, and ways our ministry will…
Mar 10, 2026 · 50:39
In this episode of the Covenant Podcast, we speak with Sam Waldron on Cessationism. Dr. Waldron teaches this doctrine from Scripture, then shows how it relates to other important…
Mar 2, 2026 · 37:11
In this conversation, we speak with Priscilla Wong & Matthew Haste on the Particular Baptist author Anne Dutton. Dutton didn't view herself as a preacher or pastor. Instead, she…
Feb 25, 2026 · 11:51
"Coxe’s death and the coming of toleration didn’t immediately end the Particular Baptist differences over the scope of religious liberty. A letter by William Kiffen from…
Feb 24, 2026 · 46:37
In this episode, we speak with Kyle about translating Scripture into the common languages of believers from the nations. Bible Translation Fellowship equips church leaders to…
Feb 17, 2026 · 46:14
Michael R. Carlino (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the Operations Director for CBMW, and an Adjunct Professor of Christian Theology at Boyce College. He and…
Feb 12, 2026 · 10:18
"A study of the individual signer’s writings and personal histories shows that there were differences concerning how far freedom of conscience should extend. John Spilsbury…
Feb 10, 2026 · 50:00
In this episode, Pastors Joe Wilson and Lee McKinnon answer questions submitted to the inbox about church membership. To answer the questions, they provide advice on encouraging…
Feb 5, 2026 · 11:03
"That there was not a uniform position on the subject of religious liberty, can be demonstrated by an examination of the writings and lives of three of the signers: John…
Feb 3, 2026 · 52:38
In this conversation, we speak with Kyle Kearbey about Martyn Llody-Jones. We address the Doctor's theology by covering his understanding of justification, assurance, and…
Jan 28, 2026 · 11:02
"Roger Williams worked strenuously and at great personal expense to put his belief in freedom of conscience into practice. In his mind, liberty was not an Englishman’s right…
Jan 27, 2026 · 57:46
In this episode, we speak with Dewey Dovel about his Doctoral Thesis: Covenantal Culmination: Why the New Covenant Documents Signify the Cessation of Normative Post-Apostolic…
Jan 22, 2026 · 12:58
Roger Williams’ most important work on liberty of conscience caused a sensation when first published in London in 1644 and has had an enduring impact in the debate on that…
Jan 20, 2026 · 57:59
In this conversation, Pastors Joe Wilson and Lee McKinnon offer tips to help pastors lead their churches amid conflicts and disputes. They discuss the sources of conflict,…
Jan 13, 2026 · 57:49
CBTS Vice President and Professor of Practical Theology, John Miller, discusses his experiences as a church-planting pastor and the lessons he learned from planting Reformed…
Jan 8, 2026 · 12:26
"Williams deeply hated the idea of forced conversions or government-imposed religious rituals, like infant baptism, which placed the name Christian on people. He likened…
Jan 6, 2026 · 23:12
This 52-week field guide for ministry in the trenches provides a thorough and practical training program for pastors, aspiring pastors, and church ministry leaders. The field…
Jan 1, 2026 · 10:56
"Williams had been convinced for some time from Scripture that the church was to consist of regenerate members only. He shared this view with many of the Puritan and Separatist…
Dec 30, 2025 · 30:34
Our Lord Jesus calls Christians to become trained in good doctrine. “If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the…
Dec 23, 2025 · 53:05
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…
Dec 17, 2025 · 12:19
"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…
Dec 16, 2025 · 58:47
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…
Dec 9, 2025 · 38:32
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…
Dec 4, 2025 · 11:14
"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…
Dec 2, 2025 · 55:47
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. For more…
Nov 25, 2025 · 42:16
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! For…
Nov 20, 2025 · 12:17
"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…
Nov 18, 2025 · 48:28
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. For more…
Nov 15, 2025 · 53:34
In this breakout session from the 2025 Covenant Conference, Pastor Tom Hicks critiques Christian Nationalism. For more information about CBTSeminary visit: https://cbtseminary.org
Nov 12, 2025 · 11:53
"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…
Nov 11, 2025 · 30:44
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…
Nov 8, 2025 · 1:04:40
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…
Nov 5, 2025 · 9:12
"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…
Nov 4, 2025 · 44:43
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,…
Nov 1, 2025 · 37:51
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…
Oct 28, 2025 · 59:20
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…
Oct 25, 2025 · 55:44
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…
Oct 23, 2025 · 8:33
"Hann’s pastorate in Loughwood ran from 1730 to 1758, during which time he had several helpers. Fifteen people are recorded as being baptized by him. His helpers sometimes did…
Oct 21, 2025 · 46:54
CBTS professor Michael Emadi and his wife, Ashley, provide several tips for "Surviving Seminary as a Family." For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org To watch video…
Oct 18, 2025 · 41:46
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…
Oct 14, 2025 · 54:34
John MacArthur once said that "no eschatology is complete or true which does not embrace the prophecy of Zechariah." In this conversation, Ben Habegger explains how an…
Oct 11, 2025 · 48:00
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…
Oct 9, 2025 · 12:11
"This study of the Loughwood Baptist church has brought to our attention a number of interesting early members. But the Hugenots, Fifth Monarchy men, and woman author weren’t the…
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