Asking For A Friend

E235: Systematic Theology, Decree & Providence (with Patrick Covington)

This episode continues a mini series in systematic theology. For this episode, Duffey is joined by Patrick Covington to discuss questions like:

• What is the divine decree?
• How do God's sovereignty and decree function together?
• Is God actively involved in every moment of life?
• What does it mean for God to exercise His providence?

For further study, see the resources provided below:

Video

• R. C. Sproul
  • https://youtu.be/gJTqUH9vi3Q?si=aX_30QbferI8bg0v 

Special Edition: More Than Forgiven with Justin Perdue (Nov 2025)

In this special edition interview, Duffey and Jason are joined by Justin Perdue of Theocast for a discussion pertaining to his recently published book, More Than Forgiven. This discussion centers around Paul's epistle to the Romans, believer's baptism, union with Christ, and assurance for the believer. Tune in to what we hope is an encouraging conversation for you!

To watch this epsiode on video, see this link https://youtu.be/LifKarwkF-Q

To learn more about our guest Justin Perdue, click this link:

https://covbap.org/leadership/ 

E234: What is Christian Apologetics?

In this episode, Jason and Duffey offer a brief, concise introduction to the discipline of Christian apologetics. Apologetics is the act of defending the Christian faith from various forms of opposition. Should Christians engage in apologetics? How do apologetics and evangelism correlate with one another? These questions and more are discussed here. Enjoy!

 

For a helpful online resource, see Wesley Huff's (Duffey's recommended online resource) website https://www.wesleyhuff.com/ and his youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@WesHuff 

E233: Book Club #4, Spurgeon of the Pastor (Chpt 3)

Jason and Duffey discuss a book on the pastoral life and theology of the nineteenth-century English Baptist pastor, Charles Haddon Spurgeon. This mini-series will be an on-going series in "book club" style. They will read a chapter and discuss it on an episode each month.

This episode covers Chapter 3 (pp. 73-98).

If you'd like to read along, you may purchase a copy here: 

Geoff Chang, Spurgeon The Pastor 

E232: Tradition and church music (with Andrew Pressley)

In this epsiode, Duffey is joined again by Andrew Pressley for a discussion on the history of music throughout the ages. This episode is aimed offering a discussion on the role tradition and the church's music. Is tradition good or bad? Should we be anti-traditional? Should we embrace all traditions? How should we evaulate tradition? 

E231: BBC Elder Roundtable Discussion

In this epsiode, the elders of Believers' Baptist Church sit around a table and discuss issues pertaining both to their personal lives and the life of the church. This episode was recorded during their Fall Elder Retreat, in October 2025.

Special Edition: Spurgeon the Pastor with Geoff Chang (Oct 2025)

In this epsiode, Duffey and Jason are joined by Dr. Geoff Chang of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Here, they discuss Spurgeon's life and convictions as a pastor. This episode was geared toward being a supplement to our monthly book club epsiodes as we go through Chang's recent book titled Spurgeon the Pastor. 

 

Watch the video edition of this episode on YouTube here:

https://youtu.be/kENrBbUDSpQ 

 

About our guest: Dr. Geoff Chang

https://www.wornallroad.org/ca-1-1 

E230: The Fifth Monarchy Men

In this unique epsiode Duffey recounts the story of a small band of radicals in seventeenth-century England. This group is known today as the Fifth Monarchy Men. The Fifth Monarchy Men were Puritans (made up of both Independents and Baptists) who promoted a particular eschatological view of the 'fifth kingdom' of Daniel 2:44 and Daniel 7:26-27. This story recounts some of the Fifth Monarchy Men who became radicalized through the hearing of sermons and the reading of published material, and who saw the imminent need to overthrow the existing government in England through a violent force of arms in order to usher in the millennial kingdom of Christ on earth.

For further reading and study follow the links below:

https://share.google/tUGtJChWkjFjFpahz 

https://londonhistorians.wordpress.com/2017/12/15/the-fifth-monarchy-men-and-a-lesser-known-london-uprising/ 

 

Another recent podcast episode discussing the Fifth Monarchy Men:

https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-n5xab-193cc0f 

E229: Book Club #3, Spurgeon the Pastor (Chpt. 2)

Jason and Duffey discuss a book on the pastoral life and theology of the nineteenth-century English Baptist pastor, Charles Haddon Spurgeon. This mini-series will be an on-going series in "book club" style. They will read a chapter and discuss it on an episode each month.

This episode covers Chapter 2 (pp. 43-72).

If you'd like to read along, you may purchase a copy here: 

Geoff Chang, Spurgeon The Pastor 

E228: Law and Gospel in Counseling (with Tom Hicks)

In this epsiode, Duffey is joined by Pastor Tom Hicks (FBC Clinton, LA) to discuss the Law and Gospel in counseling. The realm of counseling can seem challenging to navigate when viewed in light of the Christian obligation to obey all of God's commands. Within the life of a local church, pastors often find themselves counseling church members or local folks in their neighborhoods and/or towns. There are many issues that pastors (and others) face in the counseling room. But how should the Law of God factor in to these discussions? How should the Gospel inform these conversations? These and other issues are addressed on this podcast.

 

About our guest: Tom Hicks

https://www.fbcclintonla.com/about-leadership.html 

 

Online articles by Tom Hicks

https://pastortomhicks.com/ 

https://founders.org/author-name/tom-hicks/