Theology in Particular

Drew Grumbles, pastor of Albany Baptist Church and an Old Testament lecturer, explores the covenant of grace in the prophets. The conversation connects Isaiah’s Servant, Jeremiah’s new covenant, and Ezekiel’s everlasting covenant to Christ’s saving work. It also considers Old Testament faith, spiritual offspring, Gentile inclusion, and how prophetic promises point to one covenantal storyline centered on Jesus.

Richard Barcellos, pastor, theologian, and Reformed Baptist scholar, explores the Exodus motif woven throughout Scripture. They discuss typology, covenant history, the conquest, prophetic expectations, and how Matthew presents Jesus as the true Israel. The conversation traces Exodus imagery from Genesis through Revelation and considers how it points to Christ’s greater redemption and believers’ salvation.

Ryan Davidson, pastor of Grace Baptist Chapel, pastoral theology professor, and seminary dean, joins a discussion on the contemplative pastor. Topics include the pastor’s study and prayer, absorbing Scripture before preaching, balancing preparation with visitation and counseling, structuring a faithful weekly schedule, supporting pastors’ limits, and mentoring future ministers.

Ryan Davidson, pastor of Grace Baptist Chapel and pastoral theology professor, explores care for the whole person, body and soul. He and Joe Anady discuss how physical and spiritual conditions affect each other, lessons from historic pastoral models, and the dangers of simplistic diagnoses. They also consider wise conversations about health, chronic illness, suffering, and the church’s calling to embodied fellowship.

Ryan Davidson, pastor, theologian, and author, discusses his book A Covenant Feast. They explore the Lord’s Supper, spiritual presence, four views of Christ’s presence, covenant reaffirmation, participation in Christ, worthy discernment, and the Supper as a means of grace. The conversation concludes with practical guidance for preparing to meet Christ at the table.

Ryan Davidson, pastor, pastoral theology professor, and dean at International Reformed Baptist Seminary, discusses the ministry of preaching. He explores expository, Christ-centered, and Reformed experiential preaching, the Puritan approach to Scripture, preaching as a means of grace, and how doctrinal and topical sermons serve the church alongside book-by-book exposition.

Charles Rennie, pastor, systematic theology professor, and academic dean at International Reformed Baptist Seminary, explores why Christian reading matters. He discusses how books cultivate sustained thought, help believers interpret Scripture, and shape theological practice. Rennie also examines John Webster’s The Culture of Theology, the spiritual setting of theology, academia’s modern pitfalls, classical learning, and how church and residential seminary communities form faithful ministers.

Daniel Scheiderer, theologian and seminary instructor, walks through Trinitarian basics with clarity. He outlines the Athanasian Creed, explains essence and divine simplicity, and unpacks eternal processions, persons, and relational directions. He also defends using historical theological terms and reflects on why these distinctions matter for faithful doctrine.

Dr. Tom Hicks, pastor and systematic theology professor, discusses sanctification as inward renewal and union with Christ. He explores how justification and sanctification connect, the Spirit’s role in effectual calling, and ordinary means of grace like Word and prayer. Practical pastoral steps and church life as a training ground are also highlighted.

Matthew Grinder, lecturer in research writing at IRBS and PhD in literature, teaches seminarians how to read and write with clarity and humility. He outlines his course origins and structure. He discusses why seminary needs focused writing instruction and warns about ethical pitfalls with generative AI. Recommended resources and practical teaching approaches are also highlighted.