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COVENANT RADIO ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS are special discussions simply between hosts Bill and Jeff, discussing topics and ideas that are on their mind.

25 March 2008 - Topic: MISC
#46 - HIV and the Church
Hosts Bill and Jeff discuss HIV and issues surrounding it, in this roudtable discussion. 92 MIN.

5 November 2007 - Topic: MISC
#32 - One Year Covenant Radio Anniversary
Hosts Bill and Jeff look back over the first full year of Covenant Radio, and look to the future. 91 MIN

20 November 2006 - Topic: MISC
#4 - The Bible Reading Priority
Hosts Bill and Jeff give a roundtable discussion regarding the importance of daily Bible reading to the Christian. 60 MIN

13 November 2006 - Topic: MISC
#2 - Responsible Voting and God's Sovereignty
Hosts Bill and Jeff give a roundtable discussion regarding a Christian approach to voting. 62 MIN

5 November 2006 - Topic: MISC
#1 - Introduction to Covenant Radio
Hosts Bill and Jeff give a 51 minute look into the ideas, purpose and direction of this new internet entity, in a casual table talk setting.

BARRETT, DAVID - and his oldest daughter Elysse, want to see Christian families be all that God designed for them to be...and it starts with the restoration of a father's heart towards his daughter and a daughter towards her father! (Malachi 4:6). Therefore, we will be hosting them on our program to discuss a book they co-wrote together called Fathers and Daughters: Raising Polished Cornerstones.

1 May 2008 - Topic: MISC
#49 - Fathers and Daughters
David Barrett, and his oldest daughter Elysse, want to see Christian families be all that God designed for them to be...and it starts with the restoration of a father's heart towards his daughter and a daughter towards her father! (Malachi 4:6). They joined us to discuss the book they co-wrote together called Fathers and Daughters: Raising Polished Cornerstones. 81 MIN.

BARRETT, ELYSSE - and her father David, want to see Christian families be all that God designed for them to be...and it starts with the restoration of a father's heart towards his daughter and a daughter towards her father! (Malachi 4:6). Therefore, we will be hosting them on our program to discuss a book they co-wrote together called Fathers and Daughters: Raising Polished Cornerstones.

BOWERS, JERRY - founder of GAP Evangelizing and travels all over spreading the word of how the End Times prophecies have already been fulfilled and how we now live in that New Spiritual Kingdom (New Testament) age of Grace & Mercy which is an everlasting age, only we get to see the other side upon our own physica death.

5 June 2008 - Topic: ESCATOLOGY
#50 - Preterism Discussion
Jerry Bowers joined us to discuss his ministry and to discus some basics of Preterism. 71 MIN. (Note: We had technical difficulties which effect some timing of the discussion)

BROWN, MICHAEL - is the pastor of Christ United Reformed Church, URCNA and editor of the book Called to Serve: Essays for Elders and Deacons.

28 February 2008 - Topic: MISC
#44 - Called to Serve
Pastor Michael Brown joins us to discuss the book Called to Serve: Essays for Elders and Deacons which he was the editor and one of the contributors. The book is a handbook, of sorts, that discusses the qualifications, duties and a wealth of helpful assistance for the church offices of elder. 56 MIN

DUNCAN, MARK

20 June 2007 - Topic: THEOLOGY
#24 - PCA "Debate" on the Federal Vision Paper
Mark Duncan discusses the recent General Assembly discussions on the PCA report on the Federal Vision. 52 MIN

7 June 2007 - Topic: THEOLOGY
#22 - The PCA Report on the Federal Vision
Jeffrey Meyers, Mark Horne and Mark Duncan discuss the report released by the PCA committee in response to the Federal Vision issue. 95 min

15 February 2007 - Topic: THEOLOGY
#16 - Dealing with the CCP Memorial
Pastor Mark Duncan discusses the Central Carolina Memorial. Pastor Duncan was the chairman of the committee that re-examined Rev. Steve Wilkins, based on this memorial. 72 MIN

FREEMAN, JOHN - Executive Director of Harvest USA, whose ministry for over 25 years has been to aid those enslaved by sexual sins. For more information about this ministry please visit the Harvest USA web site as well as this write up in the By Faith Online newsletter.

17 January 2008 - Topic: MISC
#41 - Harvest USA Ministry
John Freeman, Executive Director of Harvest USA, was our guest to discuss the history and ministry of their organization as well as discuss the issues of sexual sin. 61 MIN

FROST, SAMUEL is a writer and speaker on the early church and its transforming hope. He is the author of Misplaced Hope and Exegetical Essays on the Resurrection of the Dead. He is President of Reign of Christ Ministries.

24 August 2007 - Topic: COVENANT CORNER
#CC2 - Hermenuetical Principals and the Book of Romans
Samuel Frost takes a look at the book of Romans and interpretive principals. 24 MIN

20 January 2007 - Topic: ESCHATOLOGY
#12 - The Resurrection
Sam Frost discusses a Preterist view regarding the issue of Resurrection. 90 MIN

GALLANT, TIM is author of one of the first major works on paedo-communion entitled Feed My Lambs, and keeps busy running many websites, including Paedocommunion Resource Center, Covenant Renewal, Biblical Studies Center, and RabbiSaul.com.

1 February 2007 - Topic: COMMUNION
#14 - Covenant Communion
The doctrine of paedocommunion is discussed with Tim Gallant, as well as the impact his book Feed My Lambs has had over the last five years. 90 MIN

GORE, RJ, Jr. is professor of Systematic Theology at Erskine Theological Seminary, and author of the book Covenantal Worship: Reconsidering the Puritan Regulative Principle.

8 February 2007
#15 - Covenantal Worship
Author R.J. Gore, Jr. speaks about his book Covenantal Worship and the state of the regulative principle of worship in the church today. 80 MIN

HYDE, DANIEL is pastor of Oceanside United Reformed Church, URCNA. Rev. Hyde is a contributing author to the excellent book Called to Serve: Essays for Elders and Deacons, as well as the author of Jesus Loves the Little Children: Why We Baptize Children, What to Expect in Reformed Worship: A Visitor's Guide, and The Good Confession: An Exploration of the Christian Faith and others.

28 February 2008 - Topic: MISC
#44 - Called to Serve
Pastor Daniel Hyde joins us, along with Pastor Michael Brown to discuss the book Called to Serve: Essays for Elders and Deacons. Pastor Hyde was one of the contributors to this book, which is a handbook, of sorts, that discusses the qualifications, duties and a wealth of helpful assistance for the church offices of elder. 56 MIN

HORNE, MARK is an assistant pastor at Providence Reformed Presbyterian Church (PCA), has co-authored two books with George Grant, and authored Why Baptize Babies? as well as The Gospel According to Mark.

3 January 2008 - Topic: Baptism
#40 - Why Baptize Babies?
Pastor Mark Horne joined us this time to discuss his newest booklet Why Baptize Babies?, discussing the details behind why he wrote it, how he sought to approach the subject differently, and the purpose of the booklet. Mark Horne is assistant pastor at Providence Reformed Presbyterian Church (PCA), St. Louis, Missouri. 75 MIN

21 February 2007 - Topic: THEOLOGY
#17 - Response to Guy Waters
Gregg Strawbridge and Mark Horne to interact with the recent Guy Waters radio interview on the Federal Vision. Part 1 - 65 min; Part 2 - 55 min

HOVERSON, MARK is an online entrepreneur and lives in Manvel, ND. He also hosts a two-day interactive conference for Parents and teenagers called Rites of Passage: How Proverbs Can Transform Your Kids into Culture-Makers.

25 October 2007 - Topic: MISC
#31 - Youth Culture
Mark Hoverson joins us in a discussion of the youth culture of today. 73 MIN

JACKSON, CHARLES

30 April 2007 - Topic: THEOLOGY
#21 - Faith of Our Fathers
Pastor Charles Jackson discusses his book "Faith of Our Fathers: A Study of the Nicene Creed." 62 min

JONES, MELVIN

26 June 2008 - Topic: ESCHATOLOGY
#51 - New Heavens and New Earth - Q&A: Preston & Jones
New Heavens and New Earth - here now, or still future? Don Preston says it arrived at the AD 70 end of the Old Covenant world, Melvin Jones states it is future, and will arrive after the 1000 year Messianic reign on Earth. Part 1 - 79 MIN; Part 2 - 67 MIN

KIRK, DANIEL is the professor of New Testament at Biblical Seminary and authored the paper titled Nothing but the Blood: The Cruciform Matrix of Justification. You can also visit Dr. Kirk's blog at sibboleth.blogspot.com

31 March 2007 - Topic: THEOLOGY
#18 - Justification Examined
Dr. Daniel Kirk discussed his paper titled Nothing but the Blood: The Cruciform Matrix of Justification. 70 min

LANIAK, TIMOTHY is the Associate Professor of Old Testament and Cooridnator of the Urban Ministry Program at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina. He has authored the following excellent books, While Shepherds Watch Their Flocks. and Shepherds After My Own Heart.

29 November 2007 - Topic: MISC
#35 - Shepherding the Flock
Dr. Timothy Laniak was on to discuss his two books on Shepherding, especially his newest one, entitled While Shepherds Watch Their Flock, which everyone who seeks to lead needs to read (pastors, elders, teachers, parents, etc.). 85 min

LUSK, RICH is the pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama. He is a speaker/lecturer, and has written many shorter writings, and is the author of the recently published book Paedofaith.

31 January 2008 - Topic: THEOLOGY
#42 - A Faith That is Never Alone
Andrew Sandlin and Rich Lusk discuss their part in, and topics surrounding the new book A Faith That Is Never Alone: A Response to Westminster Seminary California which was written in response to Covenant, Justification, and Pastoral Ministry, both books dealing with issues surround the Federal Vision controversy. 107 MIN

21 November 2006 - Topic: THEOLOGY
#5 - Overview of Paedofaith
Pastor and author Rich Lusk discuss the history and implications of his new book Peadofaith. 75 MIN

McDONALD, JAMES is a homeschooling father of ten children, pastor of Providence Church in Peoria, Ill, a congregation in the Covenant Presbyterian Church, and the publisher of Homeschooling Today® magazine. As president of Family Reformation™ ministries James is a strong advocate for family renewal, and teaches on living a lifestyle that reflects God’s order in the family.

20 July 2007 - Topic: MISC
#27 - Covenant Education
A discussion on issues and aspects of education and homeschooling with James McDonald. 70 MIN

McDONALD, STACY is a homeschooling mother of ten children, former editor-in-chief of Homeschooling Today, and editor-in-chief of Family Reformation. She is also the author of Raising Maidens in Virtue and Passionate Housewives Desperate for God.

19 November 2007 - Topic: MISC
#34 - Raising Maidens of Virtue
Guest host Gwen Hill discusses the book Raising Maidens of Virtue with author Stacy McDonald. 77 MIN

MEYERS, JEFFREY is pastor of Providence Reformed Presbyterian Church (PCA) in St. Louis, Missouri. He is also the author of The Lord's Service and Table in the Mist.

20 December 2007 - Topic: MISC
#38 - Christmas Time Is Here
Rev. Jeff Meyers returned to Covenant Radio to discuss his series of articles on the topic of Christmas. You may view this series of articles on Rev. Meyers blog which are entitled Christmas Time is Here Again. 71 MIN

9 April 2007 - Topic: MISC
#19 - Table in the Mist
A look at the commentary on Ecclesiastes with the author Rev. Jeff Meyers. 60 MIN

14 December 2006 - Topic: WORSHIP
#8 - The Lord's Service
An excellent discussion with pastor/author Jeff Meyers about Covenant Renewal worship and his book on the topic, The Lord's Service. 75 MIN

MURRELL, SAM is a pastor of one of the oldest black congregation in the PCA, and is located in the Baltimore, MD area and is a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA).

28 June 2007 - Topic: MISC
#25 - Race & Culture Issue in the Church
The issues of race and culture are discussed with Sam Murrell, a black minister in the PCA. 66 MIN

PRESTON, DON K. runs the Preterist Research Institute as is a well known speaker, debater and author. Some of his books include 70 Weeks are Determined for the Resurrection, Who is This Babylon, Like Father, Like Son: On Clouds of Glory, and many, many more.

09 February 2008 - Topic: ESCHATOLOGY
#43 - The Second Coming Debate
Does the Bible teach in Matthew 16:27-28 (and elsewhere) that Christ's second coming in judgment would occur in the first century generation? Don Preston says yes, Louis Reggiero says no.
Part 1 - 69 MIN; Part 2 - 81 MIN

9 July 2007 - Topic: ESCHATOLOGY
#26 - 70 Weeks Are Determined
Author Don K. Preston discusses resurrection and the new book 70 Weeks Are Determined for the Resurrection." 84 MIN

13 June 2007 - Topic: ESCHATOLOGY
#23 - The Resurrection Debate (Two-parts)
A cordial debate dealing with the Resurrection between Gregg Strawbridge and Don K. Preston. Part 1 - 50 MIN; Part 2 - 72 MIN

7 December 2006 - Topic: ESCHATOLOGY
#7 - Introduction to Preterism
An introductory discussion on some of the basic tenants of Preterism with Don K. Preston. 80 MIN

REGGIERO, LOUIS is the co-owner of the the Christian Apologetics website the King Messiah Project and is the author of many writings, the book Countering Rabbinic Judaism, and other lecture and teaching series.

SANDLIN, ANDREW is an ordained minister, is president of the Center for Cultural Leadership, a Christian educational foundation dedicated to reclaiming contemporary culture for Jesus Christ; a preacher at Church of the King-Santa Cruz; and theological consultant for the Act 3 Review.

26 April 2007 - Topic: MISC
#20 - Un-Inventing the Church
The new book Un-Inventing the Church: Towards a Modest Ecclesiology with the author, Rev. Andrew Sandlin. 73 MIN

04 January 2007 - Topic: THEOLOGY
#11 - Backbone to the Bible
Pastor Andrew Sandlin discusses the the book he edited entitled Backbone to the Bible. 70 MIN

SCHLISSEL, STEVE is the pastor of Messiahs Congregation, and a well known and sought after speaker and author of many writings.

20 January 2007 - Topic: COVENANT CORNER
#CC1 - The Covenant
Pastor Schlissel discusses the covenant and its application. 1 Hr 10 MIN

20 December 2006 - Topic: THEOLOGY
#9 - Covenant Thinking
Pastor Steve Schlissel discusses various issues of the covenant, as well as some of the current controversies. 79 MIN

SCHREINER, THOMAS is the James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation (1997); Associate Dean, Scripture and Interpretation at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

13 December 2007 - Topic: BAPTISM
#36 - Believer's Baptism
Dr. Thomas Schreiner was on the program to discuss his book Believer's Baptism. 93 MIN

SCHWERTLEY, BRIAN is a M.Div. graduate of Reformed Episcopal Seminary, a former pastor in the RPCNA, but is currently the pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church of Waupaca County (WCPUS), Wiconsin, and is the author of The Regulative Principle of Worship and Christmas,The Heart of the Gospel: Gethsemane to the Burial of Christ, Exclusive Psalmody: A Biblical Defense and others.

13 March 2008 - Topic: WORSHIP
#45 - The Regulative Principle of Worship
Rev. Brian Schwertley returned to the show to discuss issues surrounding the Regulative Principle of Worship. 77 MIN.

27 December 2007 - Topic: WORSHIP
#39 - The Regulative Principle and Christmas
Rev. Brian Schwertley joined us as we continued to talk about Christmas and its place in the minds of God's people. Brian is the author of The Regulative Principle of Worship and Christmas. 99 MIN

SONNENBERG, BRUCE is the Senior Pastor and founder (1982) of The Village Church of Irvine in the heart of Southern California, and founder and President of He Intends Victory. Bruce started with a support group of three in 1989. Today, in 17 countries of the world and touching many people through radio, television, speaking opportunities, orphanages, homes for those with HIV and providing care and encouragement, He Intends Victory is dedicated to educating the world community and the Church on how to effectively share hope to those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.

17 April 2008 - Topic: MISC
#48 - Christians and HIV
Bruce Sonnenberg, the President of He Intends Victory was our guest, along with other staff members Joan Yorba-Gray, Dan Davis, and Sharon Hylton to discuss their ministry to those with HIV/AIDS. 96 MIN.

STEVENS, EDWARD is the president of the International Preterist Association, and has published many titles on various forms of preterist eschatology. He is a frequent lecturer, and the author of many writings and books, including Questions about the Afterlife, Stevens Response to Gentry, Who Do You Say I Am? and others.

22 October 2007 - Topic: ESCHATOLOGY
#30 - Preterism and Church Membership
Guest Ed Stevens examines the question "Should a Preterist be allowed to join the church?" 84 MIN

29 August 2007 - Topic: MISC
#28 - Descended Into Hell
Ed Stevens joins us in a discussion of the Jewish understanding of the intermediate state, the Hadean realm and Scripture. 76 MIN

STRAWBRIDGE, GREGG speaker and author/editor of numerous books including The Case for Covenantal Infant Baptism and The Case for Covenant Communion, the mastermind behind WordMP3 (check it out), and is the pastor of All Saints Presbyterian Church in Lancaster, PA.

9 November 2007 - Topic: BAPTISM
#33 - Baptism and the Covenant
Dr. Gregg Strawbridge and Dr. James White debate the issues of Baptism and the Covenant. Part 1 - 64 MIN; Part 2 - 73 MIN

28 December 2006 - Topic: MISC
#10 - The Church Calendar
The ideas behind the historic Church Calendar are discussed with Rev. Gregg Strawbridge 60 MIN

14 November 2006 - Topic: COMMUNION
#3 - Introduction to Covenant Communion
Covenant Communion is discussed with Pastor Gregg Strawbridge. 63 MIN

WAYNE, ISRAEL is the marketing director and author for Home School Digest, and the author of the book Homeschooling from a Biblical Worldview..

27 March 2008
#47 - Homeschooling & a Biblical Worldview
Israel Wayne was our guest, discussing issues covered in his excellent book Homeschooling from a Biblical Worldview. 84 MIN.

WHITE, JAMES is the director of Alpha & Omega Ministries, author of many books, including The Same Sex Controversy, The Potter's Freedom, and many more. He is also an apologists/debater of the highest caliber.

9 November 2007 - Topic: BAPTISM
#33 - Baptism and the Covenant
Dr. Gregg Strawbridge and Dr. James White debate the issues of Baptism and the Covenant. Part 1 - 64 MIN; Part 2 - 73 MIN

WILKINS, STEVEN of Auburn Avenue Presbyterian Church (PCA) is a pastor, author and speaker (see extensive list of his materials at Apologia Book Shoppe) of many great materials. Pastor Wilkins also plays an integral part in Athanasius Press, the Geneva Academy, and The Bucer Institute.

20 September 2007 - Topic: THEOLOGY
#29 - PCA Nine Declarations Response
Steve Wilkins discusses his response to the PCA report on the Federal Vision. 90 MIN

29 November 2006 - Topic: BAPTISM
#6 - Baptism and the Church
Pastor Steve Wilkins speaks on issues of baptism. 60 MIN

WILSON, DOUGLAS is the pastor of Christ Church in Moscow, ID, is heavily involved in the Credenda/Agenda magazine, and is a sought after speaker, writer, and has authored a plethora of books, lectures and sermons, many of which can be found at the Apologia Book Shoppe.

14 December 2007 - Topic: MISC
#37 - Response to Atheist Sam Harris
Doug Wilson joined us on the program to discuss the book Letter to a Christian Nation by atheist Sam Harris, and his book Letter from a Christian Citizen which was a response to Harris'. 63 MIN

25 January 2007 - Topic: THEOLOGY
#13 - The Federal Vision
Pastor Douglas Wilson speaks openly about the Federal Vision controversy. 77 MIN