
Pillar & Ground
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.
Episodes
193 episodes
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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38:25

Bonus: How Can We Prepare for Holy Week at LMPC?
On today's bonus episode, Brian and Wil discuss the unique way LMPC observes Holy Week and share LMPC's schedule of Holy Week services.For the LMPC schedule of services and events, click here.
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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12:34

The Ceremonial & Civil Law | WCF 19.3-4
Westminster Confession of FaithConfessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van DixhoornHosts: Brian Salt...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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22:16

Connecting with Greg Baney, Pastor at Woodlands Gathering
In today's episode of Pillar & Ground, pastor Greg Baney joins Wil to share the exciting ways God is at work at Woodlands Gathering, a church plant in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee. Woodlands Gathering is focused on multi-cultural ministry, partic...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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25:49

The Gift & Covenant of God's Law | WCF 19.1-2
Westminster Confession of FaithConfessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van DixhoornHosts: Brian Salter &...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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24:06

Connecting with Davis Mooney, RUF Campus Minister at UTC
Born and raised on the mountain, LMPC's own Davis Mooney joins Wil to discuss his path to vocational ministry and the unique opportunities that come with his current call as the RUF campus minister at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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30:27

Attaining Assurance & Enduring When It Is Shaken | WCF 18.3-4
Westminster Confession of FaithConfessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van DixhoornHosts: Brian Salter &...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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25:28

The Basis of Our Assurance | WCF 18.2
Westminster Confession of FaithConfessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van DixhoornHosts: Brian Salter &...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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16:28

Connecting with Josh Brower as He Prepares for the Youth Group's Upcoming Trip to Mexico
Josh Brower, LMPC's co-director of high school ministry, joins the podcast to talk about a trip he will be leading with our high school students to Acapulco, Mexico in June. Hear all about how the idea for the trip came about, some of the excit...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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32:41

False Assurance & the Certainty of God's Grace | WCF 18.1
Brian Salter and Wil Nettleton resume our study of the Westminster Confession of Faith. In this first Confessions episode of 2025, we begin chapter 18, "The Assurance of Grace and Salvation."
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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21:31

Connecting with Covenant Theological Seminary
In today's episode, Brian Salter is joined by James Dickson, vice president of advancement at Covenant Theological Seminary. The two discuss the connection between LMPC and the seminary, what makes Covenant Theological Seminary unique, the mode...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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37:43

Bonus: An Invitation to the 2025 World Missions Conference
In today's bonus episode, Brian reflects on the upcoming World Missions Conference and reads a letter from one of our partners in Central Asia.Click here to view the conference schedule.Host: ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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12:43

Looking Back: A Recap of Westminster Confession of Faith 15-17
In the final episode of our 2024 season, Brian and Wil spend some time recapping the past three chapters in the Confession. Westminster Confession of FaithConfe...
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Season 3
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Episode 39
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32:29

Connecting with Our Mountaintop Neighbor, Covenant College
In the penultimate episode of our 2024 season, host Brian Salter is joined by Brad Voyles, President of Covenant College, and Ralph Kelley, Covenant's Director of Constituent Relations. They discuss the history of Covenant, its impact on the mo...
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Season 3
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Episode 38
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48:19

The Grounds & Nature of Our Perseverance | WCF 17.2-3
Westminster Confession of FaithConfessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van DixhoornHosts: Brian Salter &...
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Season 3
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Episode 37
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26:23

Connecting with RENEW in November 2024
Host Brian Salter is joined by John Stroud and Stuart Bickley to recap some of the recently-completed work on our campus and look ahead at the next steps in the RENEW campaign.Host: Brian SalterSpecial Guests: John Stroud & Stua...
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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33:49

The Perseverance of the Saints | WCF 17.1
Westminster Confession of FaithConfessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van DixhoornHosts: Brian Salter &...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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19:51

The Difference in Good Works by Believers and by Non-Believers | WCF 16.6-7
Westminster Confession of FaithConfessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van DixhoornHosts: Brian Salter &...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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24:42

Connecting with Allen Levi at LMPC's Staff Development Day
In today's episode, recorded live at LMPC's annual Staff Development Day, Allen Levi spends time with the LMPC staff to give more insight into his writing process for Theo of Golden, and to share stories and observations about living l...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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47:11

The Limits of Our Good Works | WCF 16.5
Westminster Confession of FaithConfessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van DixhoornHosts: Brian Salter &...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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17:41
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Connecting with Rev. Addison Soltau - Reflections on a Life of Faithfulness & Service
Host Brian Salter is joined by Rev. Addison Soltau, a 97-year old member of the LMPC community and retired pastor. Among other things, Rev. Soltau tells of his childhood in Korea, his time teaching and pastoring in Japan, riding the Trans-Siber...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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44:56

Understanding Our Ability to Do Good Works | WCF 16.3-4
Westminster Confession of FaithConfessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van DixhoornHosts: Brian Salter &...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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18:10
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How Can Christians Live Faithfully in the Current Political Moment? - Part 2
Brian hosts a conversation with Rev. Micah Fries (Director of Engagement at Glocal.net) and Dr. Derek Halvorson (former president of Covenant College) about today's political climate. They discuss how Christians ought to engage with the increas...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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41:20

How Can Christians Live Faithfully in the Current Political Moment? - Part 1
Brian hosts a conversation with Rev. Micah Fries (Director of Engagement at Glocal.net) and Dr. Derek Halvorson (former president of Covenant College) about today's political climate. They discuss how Christians ought to engage with the increas...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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33:30
