Theology in Particular

Timothy Decker, a pastor and New Testament professor, explores the Second London Confession’s appeal to the Greek text of Acts 14:23. The conversation examines congregational election, Greek grammar, proof texts, John Owen’s interpretation, and the relationship between churches, apostles, and elders. It also considers church authority, officer elections, and ordination when no elders yet exist.

James Renihan, president of International Reformed Baptist Seminary and a scholar of Reformed Baptist history, traces the movement’s rise in the United States. He explores A.W. Pink’s influence, Walter Chantry and Albert Martin’s ministries, landmark conferences and books, pastor training, church planting, and the founding of IRBS. A fascinating story of networks, institutions, and lasting influence.

Jeffrey Riddle, pastor and New Testament scholar, explores the genealogies of Jesus in Matthew and Luke. The discussion examines why they matter, their different structures and purposes, Christ as Abraham’s seed, David’s king, and the new Adam, plus proposals for reconciling Joseph’s two fathers. It also considers biblical inerrancy, harmonization, and charity amid interpretive disagreements.

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.