Pillar & Ground

Cousins Laura Bennett and Sam Smartt meet with Brian to talk about their lives growing up on the mountain and as members at LMPC.

Host: Brian Salter
Special Guests: Laura Bennett and Sam Smartt
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 [email protected]. 

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 [email protected].  

Today's episode launches a new series on Pillar & Ground with the first "Stories" episode. These episodes are intended to tell the stories of longtime LMPC members as they reflect on their personal histories with LMPC and tell of God's faithfulness in their lives through the people and work of the church. 

In this episode Brian is joined by Anne and Joe Donnovin. The Donnovins reflect on being raised at LMPC (in Anne's case) and raising their own family here, as well as the multitude of ways they've served - in both official and unofficial capacities - over the years.

Host: Brian Salter
Special Guests: Anne & Joe Donnovin
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 [email protected]. 

Kicking off season 5 of Pillar & Ground, Brian and Wil begin a 3-episode look at oaths and vows, including their purposes and distinctions, as discussed in chapter 22 of the Westminster Confession of Faith.

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 [email protected].  

Chad Middlebrooks, pastor of discipleship at LMPC, offers a brief preview of the upcoming class, "The Gospel & Christianity, Part 1b."  

This six-week course will be offered during the Winter 2026 adult elective class period, beginning on January 4, 2026.

Host: Brian Salter
Special Guest: Chad Middlebrooks
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 [email protected]. 

Robert Row, student ministries director at seeJesus Ministry, offers a brief preview of his upcoming class, "Preparing for the Passion: An In-Depth Look at the Person of Jesus in the Most Important Week in History." 

This six-week course will be offered during the Winter 2026 adult elective class period, beginning on January 4, 2026.

Host: Chad Middlebrooks
Special Guest: Robert Row
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 [email protected]. 

Dr. Dan MacDougall offers a brief preview of his upcoming class,"New Testament Eschatology." 

This six-week course will be offered during the Winter 2026 adult elective class period, beginning on January 4, 2026.

Host: Chad Middlebrooks
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 [email protected]. 

Dr. Jeff Humphries, professor of computer science at Covenant College, offers a brief preview of his upcoming class, "Engaging AI: Artificial Intelligence and Technology from a Biblical Perspective." 

This six-week course will be offered during the Winter 2026 adult elective class period, beginning on January 4, 2026.

Host: Chad Middlebrooks
Special Guest: Dr. Jeff Humphries
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 [email protected]. 

Dr. Bill Davis, professor of philosophy at Covenant College, offers a brief preview of his upcoming class, "Honoring Your Dependent Parents: What the Command Means when Our Parents Become Cognitively Altered, Frail, Angry, or Bankrupt." 

This six-week course will be offered during the Winter 2026 adult elective class period, beginning on January 4, 2026.

Host: Chad Middlebrooks
Special Guest: Dr. Bill Davis
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 [email protected]. 

In today's Confessions episode, Pastors Brian and Wil briefly recap this semester's study of chapters 20 and 21 in the Westminster Confession of Faith. Topics addressed include Christian Liberty, Worship, and the Sabbath.

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 [email protected].