Pillar & Ground

Brian is once again joined by LMPC's librarian, Jennifer West, to discuss the recently-completed renovations to the church library and encourage listeners to take advantage of this wonderful resource. Jennifer even flips the script and asks Brian some questions regarding his personal reading habits and book recommendations.Host: Brian SalterSpecial Guest: Jennifer WestProducer: Ben WingardMusic arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz.To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email podcast@lmpc.org. 

As Pillar & Ground returns for the fall semester, Brian and Wil dive back into the Westminster Confession of Faith. This time in Chapter 20, "Christian Liberty and Liberty of Conscience." Westminster Confession of FaithConfessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van DixhoornHosts: Brian Salter & Wil NettletonProducer: Ben WingardMusic arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz.To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email podcast@lmpc.org.  

Host Brian Salter is joined by Chad Middlebrooks, pastor of discipleship, to discuss the upcoming schedule changes at LMPC. Beginning on August 3, LMPC's service times will move to 8:45am and 11:00am, with a common Sunday School hour from 10:00am-10:45am. Chad helps explain the rationale behind this decision and how we can prepare to make the adjustment.August 3 @ 10:00am - Parent/Child OrientationAugust 10 @ 10:00am - Sunday Morning Open House August 17 @ 10:00am - Sunday School Begins for All AgesHost: Brian SalterSpecial Guest: Chad MiddlebrooksProducer: Ben WingardMusic arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz.To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email podcast@lmpc.org. 

Dr. Dan MacDougall, professor emeritus at Covenant College and an expert on 2 Thessalonians, shares rich insights into Paul's letters to the Thessalonians. He discusses the historical context and significant themes of hope and resilience amidst persecution. The conversation explores the connection between work and faith in light of Christ's return, emphasizing community support. Dan also delves into the complexities of 2 Thessalonians 2, and highlights the enduring message of faith and love that remains relevant in today's challenges.

As we begin our summer break, Brian and Wil take a look back at the last two chapters of the Confession and identify the things that stood out to them the most when studying and preparing to teach these chapters.Hosts: Brian Salter & Wil NettletonProducer: Ben WingardMusic arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz.To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email podcast@lmpc.org.  

Brian is joined remotely by Dr. Thurman Williams to discuss the importance of sound preaching and some of their favorite pastoral influences. Dr. Williams is the director of homiletics at Covenant Theological Seminary and is the pastor at New City Fellowship - West End in St. Louis, Missouri. LMPC looks forward to hosting Dr. Williams for the 2025 George Long Preaching Series on June 29th where he will preach the morning (9:30am and 11:00am) and evening (6:00pm) worship services.Host: Brian SalterSpecial Guest: Dr. Thurman WilliamsProducer: Ben WingardMusic arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz.To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email podcast@lmpc.org. 

Westminster Confession of FaithConfessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van DixhoornHosts: Brian Salter & Wil NettletonProducer: Ben WingardMusic arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz.To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email podcast@lmpc.org.  

On Pillar & Ground's 200th episode, Brian is joined by remote guest and longtime friend, Stephen Phelan. Stephen is the chief pastoral officer at Movement Mortgage and joins to discuss faith-driven models in business, how Christians can think about investing, and how God can be seen at work in the marketplace.Movement MortgageSovereign's Capital (particularly the Flourish ETF)Faith Driven MovementsFaith Driven EntrepreneurSolving the World's Greatest ProblemsChattanooga's Faith Coop (including the Main+Market Fellows, Chattanooga Fellows, and other programs)To contact Stephen Phelan directly, you can email him at: stephen@faithdrivenentrepreneur.orgHost: Brian SalterSpecial Guest: Stephen PhelanProducer: Ben WingardMusic arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz.To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email podcast@lmpc.org. 

Host Brian Salter is joined in today's episode by LMPC member, Dustin Hayes. Dustin is the generosity specialist at the Chalmers Center and shares some guidelines and helpful ways to think about generosity and giving as spiritual exercises and acts of obedience to God.FaithFi App (for Android or iOS)Generous GivingThe "Helping Without Hurting in Generosity" course available through the Chalmers CenterWestminster Larger Catechism: Questions 141 & 142Host: Brian SalterSpecial Guest: Dustin HayesProducer: Ben WingardMusic arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz.To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email podcast@lmpc.org. 

Host Brian Salter is joined on today's episode by Pastor Anthony Williams of Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. The two discuss the unique relationship they share and the ways in with our churches are united in community and mission. Pastor Williams also shares an invitation to an upcoming two-night worship event which will be held at Greater Friendship on May 21st and 22nd. The event will be in support of Love's Arm Outreach, a local ministry to survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation in our area. All are welcome and encouraged to attend for a time of rich worship and fellowship with one another!Love's Arm OutreachTwo-Night Worship Event:May 21st and 22nd at 6:30 P.M.Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church914 Park AvenueChattanooga, TN 37403Host: Brian SalterSpecial Guest: Pastor Anthony WilliamsProducer: Ben WingardMusic arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz.To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email podcast@lmpc.org.