Asking For A Friend

E178:"The Indomitable Brainerds" with Mack Tomlinson

In light of BBC's annual February missions emphasis, Jason and Duffey interview Pastor Mack Tomlinson about his recent book, The Indomitable Brainerds with Reformation Heritage Books. In his book, Tomlinson recounts the life and legacy of the Brainerd brothers, David and John. These brothers were American missionaries to northern Indian tribes in the mid-1700s.

 

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Mack Tomlinson was ordained to the gospel ministry in 1977 in his home church of First Baptist Church of Clarendon, Texas. He holds a BA degree in New Testament from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas and has done graduate studies in Israel, and through Southwestern Baptist Seminary in Fort Worth and Tyndale Theological Seminary in Fort Worth. His writings include In Light of Eternity: The Life of Leonard Ravenhill and Grace and Truth: The Life of Conrad Murrell, both available through Providence Chapel. Mack also conducts an itinerant preaching ministry around the United States and overseas. He has been married to his wife Linda for 41 years and they have six children and nine grandchildren.

E177: Why should I study church history? (Pt. 2)

In this 2-part series, Jason and Duffey discuss how important it is for Christians to be knowledgeable about church history. Church history is the story of God's people, the church, throughout the last 2,000 years and it traces God's providential and preserving hand through it all. So, should you study church history? Yes! Here, in this episode and the next, 6 reasons are given as to why every Christian should study church history.

E176: Why should I study church history? (Pt. 1)

In this 2-part series, Jason and Duffey discuss how important it is for Christians to be knowledgeable about church history. Church history is the story of God's people, the church, throughout the last 2,000 years and it traces God's providential and preserving hand through it all. So, should you study church history? Yes! Here, in this episode and the next, 6 reasons are given as to why every Christian should study church history.

E175: The Sovereignty of God in Salvation, Pt. 2 (N.M.S. Ep. 6)

In this episode, Jason, Patrick, and Duffey discuss a BBC distinctive titled "The Sovereignty of God in Salvation." (This is part 2 of a 2-part episode.) They raise relevant issues surrounding this topic and treat it from a pastoral point of view. This episode is directed at prospective or new church members and is intended to be a helpful supplement to the New Members' Class.

E174: The Sovereignty of God in Salvation, Pt. 1 (N.M.S. Ep. 5)

In this episode, Jason, Patrick, and Duffey discuss a BBC distinctive titled "The Sovereignty of God in Salvation." They raise relevant issues surrounding this topic and treat it from a pastoral point of view. This episode is directed at prospective or new church members and is intended to be a helpful supplement to the New Members' Class.

E173: What is it like growing up as a pastor’s kid?

This episode features two guests of the podcast, Brady and Bree Allie Rolen, pastor Jason's kids. Duffey and Jason facilitate a conversation around what it was like for them growing up as children of a full-time pastor. This is a fun, lively conversation that you don't want to miss!

E172: Misused Bible Verses, Psalm 46:10

In this episode, Duffey and Jason discuss a commonly misused and misunderstood Bible verse, Psalm 46:10. Here, they discuss the context of Psalm 46 as a unit and then suggest how it can be faithfully interpreted and applied. Tune in for a quick dive into the Word of God!

E170: Misused Bible Verses, Proverbs 22:6

In this episode, Jason and Duffey discuss a familiar bible verse as it relates to children, parenting, and family life. Does God promise parents a result of "good children" if parents do their part in training faithfully? Does this verse offer a guarantee or a general principle?

E169: ACBC Recap and BBCC Ministry Update (Pt. 2)

In this episode (Part 2), Duffey, Jason, and Jerod & Whtiney Haygood discuss a recent conference they attended together. They also discuss Believers' Baptist's new Biblical Counseling Center and ways that others may support and be involved in the ministry.

 

Helpful Links:

1. For more information about Believers' Baptist Counseling Center, see this link: https://www.bbcemory.org/believersbiblicalcounselingcenter
2. For information about the Association of Certifed Biblical Counselors, see this link: https://biblicalcounseling.com/

E168: ACBC Recap and BBCC Ministry Update (Pt. 1)

In this episode, Duffey, Jason, and Jerod & Whtiney Haygood discuss a recent conference they attended together. They also discuss Believers' Baptist's new Biblical Counseling Center and ways that others may support and be involved in the ministry.

 

Helpful Links:

1. For more information about Believers' Baptist Counseling Center, see this link: https://www.bbcemory.org/believersbiblicalcounselingcenter
2. For information about the Association of Certifed Biblical Counselors, see this link: https://biblicalcounseling.com/