Covenant Matters
Covenant Matters is your covenant theology apologetics and teaching resource.
Episodes
28 episodes
The Church Is Mother: And Protestants Used To Know This
George Sayour walks through the biblical and historical arguments for Protestants to view the Church as "Mother".Focusing on the Gospel of John, Revelation, and the Church Fathers.
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Episode 28
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30:09
Kirk Cameron and Hell: Is Hell Really Forever? What's The Argument For Eternal Conscious Torment?
Christian actor Kirk Cameron recently "just asked questions" about hell, Annihilationism and Eternal Conscious Torment, first on a podcast with his son, and now on his YouTube channel with a debate called "Hellgate".
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Episode 27
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36:28
Law Bad, Gospel Good? Why So Many Christians Get This Wrong
Free grace and legalism two sides of same coin?Hosts George Sayour and Josh Howard look at various views of the Law/Gospel distinction, including Lutherans, R2K and antinomians.
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Episode 26
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48:03
Protesters BLASPHEME Church Service: How Should Christians Respond?
Anti-ICE protesters stormed into Cities Church in St Paul Minnesota Sunday, disrupting the service and causing national controversy.How Should Christians Respond? How has the Church dealt with similar issues in the past?w/James ...
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Episode 25
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29:09
The Death of Scott Adams: Was He A Christian When He Died?
Scott Adams, creator of popular comic strip "Dilbert", passed away this week. Prior to his death, Scott expressed his intentions to "convert" to Christianity before his death.
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Episode 24
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CM REACTS: Alex O'Connor, Rhett McLaughlin and Progressive Christianity "Puppet"?
Recently popular Within Reason Podcast host Alex O'Connor had on deconstructionist Rhett McLaughlin on to discuss Jesus' view on politics and Christian Nationalism.James Baird and Josh Howard respond.
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Episode 23
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John Piper and Nationalism: Overstated or On the Mark?
Recently John Piper made comments that have sparked a larger discussion on heavenly citizenship and Nationalism.Pastors James Baird and Josh Howard discuss.
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Episode 22
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45:19
Common Objections To The State Enforcing "True Religion"
Pastor and author James Baird answers common objections to government promoting true religion.
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Episode 21
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18:50
Can Women Lead Worship? Who Actually Leads Worship?
Pastor John St Martin discusses who leads Worship from a Reformed perspective
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Episode 20
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12:33
Government Should Enforce Christianity?! Exploring Government's Role in True/False Religion
Pastor and author James Baird walks through Ametica's history with religion, and the Church's historical and biblical stance and government and religion
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Episode 19
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40:12
"Emmanuel" God With Us:The Importance of Covenant In the Incarnation
What role did covenants play in the Incarnation? How do they help us in our understanding of "Emmanuel" ?Ministry To State pastor George Sayour discusses the Incarnation of Christ during this Christmas season.
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Episode 18
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Six Questions For Christian Nationalists: A Response To Kevin DeYoung
In a recent article by pastor and author Kevin DeYoung of the PCA, Kevin poses six key questions for the Christian Nationalists movement.Pastors Josh Howard, James Baird, and John St.Martin offer a response.
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Episode 17
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50:10
What Sets Reformed Worship Apart From Roman Catholics, Lutherans, Pentecostals and Others?
In his new series on worship, Pastor John St Martin discusses characteristics of Reformed Worship, including the Regulative Principle
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Episode 16
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From Baptist To Paedobaptist! One Pastor's Path To Becoming Presbyterian
Pastor Todd Pruitt of Covenant Presbyterian Church in VA, walks through the Scriptures and the fundamentally different presuppositions he worked through in becoming Presbyterian
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Episode 15
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Creeds and Confessions: Are They Biblical? How Do They Uphold Sola Scriptura?
Myles Christian of the Canon And Creed Youtube channel and Answering Adventism talks with Dr Josh Howard about the importance of creeds and confessions, why young people are seeking historical expressions of christianity, and how creeds a...
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Episode 14
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52:15
*REFORMATION DAY SPECIAL "Can Protestants Work With Roman Catholics?"
Pastors Josh Howard, John St Martin, George Sayour and James Baird discuss working with Catholics 500 years after the Reformation, Semper Reformanda and more...
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Episode 13
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1:01:30
Natural Law and The Duty of Man and Government
Pastor and author James Baird discusses the differences and connections between Creation and Covenant, and how these impact the duty of man and civil governments.
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Episode 12
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25:08
How Noah's Ark Reveals the Nature Of Covenant Community
PCA Pastor George Sayour walks through various biblical narratives, including Noah's Ark, Sodom and Gomorrah, Moses and The Red Sea and others, to reveal what they say about life and safety within the Covenant community.
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Episode 11
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Politics And The Reformed Tradition w/James Baird
How have Reformed christians historically viewed laws and the idea of a christian nation?PCA Pastor and author James Baird discusses his new book "King of Kings" through Founders Ministrieshttps://press.founders.org/shop/kin...
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Episode 10
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48:41
Baptists vs Presbyterians: What Are The Differences? w/Matthew Everhard
Matthew Everhard, pastor and Youtuber of the popular channel @MatthewEverhard and pastor John St. Martin discuss key differences in how Baptists and Presbyterians view the Sacraments, Baptism and Communion, as well as the implications of ...
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Episode 9
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1:00:05
Responding To James White and Others: "For You and For Your Children"
Dr Josh Howard responds to an online discussion this summer on Acts 2:38-39, including Dr James White and others, who asserted the passage does not support a paedobaptist view.
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Episode 8
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The Neglected Meaning of Jeremiah's New Covenant: How The Modern Church Misreads Jeremiah 31
Dr Josh Howard takes a look at Jeremiah 31 and the promise of a New Covenant.What are the differences between the old and the new?Was there regeneration before the new covenant?How many in the modern church misunderstand...
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Episode 7
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SPECIAL EPISODE: What does biblical justice look like for Charlie Kirk? Iryna Zarutska?
What does biblical justice look like for Charlie Kirk? Iryna Zarutska? Where are we as a country and who's really to blame?
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Episode 6
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The Church IS Israel?
Pastor George Sayour takes a deep dive and looks at the connections between the political and genetic entity that is the state of Israel, and the Church and God's people.
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Episode 5
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46:45
Reformed Theology 101: The Basics and Distinctives of Reformed Theology
How do you explain reformed theology to a visitor at your church? What are the basics and distinctives or reformed theology and in particular Presbyterianism?Pastors Josh Howard, John St Martin and George Sayour unpack what they would s...
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Episode 4
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