The Gospel Grammar Podcast

In this Episode, Nick Batzig sits down with Matt Smethurst, Senior Pastor of River City Baptist Church, to discuss the role of deacons in the life of the church.

Dr. Tom Schreiner comes on the show to discuss his book, "The Justice and Goodness of God." Dr. Schreiner talks about the importance of understanding the biblical doctrine of God's justice and judgment, emphasizing God's holiness, love, and the final judgment.

Dr. Ben Gladd came on the show to talk about the groundbreaking CSB Connecting Scripture New Testament, a resource that maps Old Testament references, illusions, and conceptual parallels in the New Testament.

Grant Castleberry talks with Nick Batzig about the relationship between honor and shame, and how these concepts are reflected in worship, suffering, and authority structures.

Dr. David Strain joins Nick Bazig to talk about the significance of confessionalism, exploring its historical roots and its vital role in the life of the church today.

In this episode, Nick and DB talk with Joseph Randall about the doctrine of Christ's forsakenness, its biblical basis, theological implications, and pastoral significance..

In this episode, Matt Bradley talks about the dynamics, challenges, and encouragements in church planting.

Brian Cosby joined the show to discuss the often neglected but much needed work of church revitalization.

Guy Waters joined Nick and DB to unpack some of the NT passages and allusions to the Covenant of Works.

We welcomed Vern Poythress on the show to explain the relationship between the Mosaic legislation and its fulfullment in Christ.

Kevin DeYoung sat down with Nick Batzig and Caleb Willingham to define the biblical mission of the church.

Ian Hamilton joined Nick and DB to explore the biblical teaching on the foundational nature of the apostolic gifts of the Spirit and the cessation in redemptive history.

Nancy Guthrie joined Nick Batzig to talk about the redemptive historical themes of Scripture from the Garden of Eden to Paradise.

Brian Croft came on the show to discuss ways that pastors can avoid burnout and to better prepare for a longstanding ministry.

Megan Hill talked with Nick about the various joys and challenges of being a pastor's wife.

Richard Gaffin talked with Nick about the redemptive historical features of the accounts recording in the Acts of the Apostles.

Nick and DB welcome David Filson on the show to talk about the theological contributions of Jonathan Edwards.

Nate Shurden brings his pastoral leadership experience to bear on a conversation about the dynamics of staffing and leading a church.

Jason Helopoulus talks with DB and Nick about the importance of having mentors and training pastoral interns.

Christ Larson sits down with Nick to talk about Ligonier Ministries' outreach and ministry initiatives.

Ligon Duncan joins Nick and DB to talk about the history, development, and importance of Covenant Theology.

Rick Phillips comes on the show to discuss the primacy and significance of an expository preaching ministry.

On this episode, Guy Richard discusses the importance of a seminary education with Nick Batzig.

Fred Greco joined Nick Batzig and DB Cummings to explore the biblical, historical, and ecclesiastical features of Presbyterianism.

In the inaugural episode, Nick and DB welcome Dr. G.K. Beale on the show to talk about the theological approach to reading the book of Revelation.