Pillar & Ground

<p>Pillar & Ground is a podcast for the Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church family so that we may deepen in our knowledge of the ground on which we stand and also deepen in our connection with whom we stand together in community and mission.</p>

Law & Liberty | WCF 20.4

Westminster Confession of Faith Confessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn Hosts: Brian Salter & Wil Nettleton Producer: Ben Wingard Music 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.

09-29
22:48

Connecting with Brett Hyberger, LMPC's New Director of Choral Ministries

Host Wil Nettleton is joined today by LMPC's new Director of Choral Ministries, Brett Hyberger, as well as Director of Worship & Music, David Henry. The three discuss Brett's spiritual and musical journey and what ultimately brought him to LMPC's staff. They also touch on some of the commonalities and distinctions between our sanctuary and fellowship hall services and extend the open invitation for more in our congregation to get involved in music at LMPC. Host: Wil Nettleton Special Gu...

09-22
24:52

Freedom within Biblical Bounds | WCF 20.3

Westminster Confession of Faith Confessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn Hosts: Brian Salter & Wil Nettleton Producer: Ben Wingard Music 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.

09-15
17:16

Connecting with Glenn & Carter Breazeale

In today's episode, Brian is joined by LMPC members, Glenn and Carter Breazeale. Glenn is the current vice-moderator of LMPC's session and, together with his wife, Carter, directs Alpine Camp for Boys in Mentone, AL. Host: Brian Salter Special Guests: Glenn and Carter Breazeale Producer: Ben Wingard Music 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,...

09-09
43:51

Liberation Under Lordship | WCF 20.2

Westminster Confession of Faith Confessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn Hosts: Brian Salter & Wil Nettleton Producer: Ben Wingard Music 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.

09-01
32:13

Connecting with our Renovated & RENEWed Library

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 Salter Special Guest: Jennifer West Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz. To contact Pillar &...

08-25
39:51

What Christ has Purchased | WCF 20.1

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 Faith Confessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn Hosts: Brian Salter & Wil Nettleton Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz. To contact Pillar & G...

08-18
32:59

What Can We Expect with LMPC's Fall Schedule Changes?

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 Orientation August 10 @ 10:00am - Sunday Morning Open House August 17 @ 10:00am - Sunday School Be...

07-28
31:02

How Should I Prepare to Study 1 and 2 Thessalonians?

Dr. Dan MacDougall, professor emeritus at Covenant College, joins Brian to talk about Paul's letters to the Thessalonians and set the stage for the fall sermon series at LMPC. Host: Brian Salter Special Guest: Dr. Dan MacDougall Producer: Ben Wingard Music 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.

07-21
36:20

Looking Back: A Recap of Westminster Confession of Faith 18 & 19

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 Nettleton Producer: Ben Wingard Music 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. ...

06-09
21:32

Connecting with Dr. Thurman Williams, Director of Homiletics at Covenant Theological Seminary

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...

06-02
37:21

The Grace of Law-Keeping by the Spirit | WCF 19.6-7

Westminster Confession of Faith Confessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn Hosts: Brian Salter & Wil Nettleton Producer: Ben Wingard Music 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.

05-26
20:19

What Might Faith-Driven Business & Investment Look Like?

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 Mortgage Sovereign's Capital (particularly the Flourish ETF) Faith Driven Movements Faith Driven Entrepreneur Solving the World's Greatest Problems Chattanooga's Faith Coop...

05-19
41:31

How Can I Develop the Spiritual Discipline of Generosity?

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 Giving The "Helping Without Hurting in Generosity" course available through the Chalmers Center Westminster Larger Catechism: Questions 141 & 142 Host: Brian Salter Special Gues...

05-12
42:34

Connecting with Pastor Anthony Williams & Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

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 ...

05-07
23:57

The Three Uses of the Law | WCF 19.6

Westminster Confession of Faith Confessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn Hosts: Brian Salter & Wil Nettleton Producer: Ben Wingard Music 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.

05-05
25:58

How do the Psalms Point to Jesus?

In the second part of their discussion of the Psalms, Brian and Scott look at the ways in which the Psalms point directly to Jesus and the impact they had on early Christians as well as on us today. Host: Brian Salter Special Guest: Dr. Scott Jones Producer: Ben Wingard Music 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.

04-30
36:25

Why Should I Study the Psalms?

As the LMPC pastoral staff prepares to begin a Summer series in the Psalms, Dr. Scott Jones once again joins Brian Salter to discuss the importance of the Psalms, their historical context, and how they can still apply to our lives in 2025. Host: Brian Salter Special Guest: Dr. Scott Jones Producer: Ben Wingard Music 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 e...

04-28
49:14

The Binding Moral Law | WCF 19.5

Westminster Confession of Faith Confessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn Hosts: Brian Salter & Wil Nettleton Producer: Ben Wingard Music 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.

04-21
27:03

Connecting with our Children's Ministry in 2025

Chad Middlebrooks hosts a round-table conversation about the children's ministry at LMPC, including opportunities to volunteer, an overview of the new curriculum that's being taught this semester and changes to the schedule that are upcoming in the Fall. Host: Chad Middlebrooks Special Guests: Brennan Griffin, James Stevens, and Chris Horne Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz. To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question ...

04-14
38:25

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