The Clash Vs. Vibes-Based Christianity
In this episode, Ricky and Ben explore the influence of aesthetics, vibes, and tradition in church culture, emphasizing the importance of truth and biblical fidelity over superficial appeal. They discuss trends in church architecture, worship styles, and theological shifts, offering cautionary insights for believers navigating these cultural currents. The Clash Vs. Podcast is available on […]
Reformation Playlist | October 2026
Did you know what reformer Martin Luther considered the second most important and beautiful art in the world? The first was, of course, the Word of God. But the second may surprise you. He wrote: “Next to the Word of God, music deserves the highest praise” or another translation is “Next to the Word of […]
The Ordinary Pastor Podcast: Interview with Steve Teter
In this episode, seasoned pastor Steve Teter shares insights from his 37 years of pastoral ministry, emphasizing the importance of long-term care, suffering, and biblical faithfulness. Listeners will gain practical advice on pastoral care, sermon preparation, and maintaining joy in ministry. The Ordinary Pastor Podcast is available on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. […]
Let Me Introduce Myself (and this Podcast and Substack)
My name is Walt Alexander. I have the joy of serving as the Lead Pastor Trinity Grace Church in Athens, TN and have recently begun serving as the Sovereign Grace Leadership Team as the Director of Leadership Development. My wife Kim and I have been married for 19 years and have three children, Rev (15), […]
Prayer for October
O Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. You have been faithful and have preserved a people for yourself in every generation through the gospel. This month of October, we give you thanks for the truths of gospel rediscovered in the Reformation that have defined us and preserved us as a family […]
Resources We Love for Kids and Youth: Reformed Theology
The Ology, based on Wayne Grudem’s Systematic theology for adults, is designed to give parents the tools they need to teach theology to children. With simple to grasp analogies, illustrations and object lessons children as young as five can learn the basics of reformed theology. The Ology Curriculum, releasing in December 2026 provides fifty-two lessons […]
The Ordinary Pastor: Welcoming Walt Alexander
The Ordinary Pastor is passing to a new host, Walt Alexander, lead pastor of Trinity Grace in Athens, Tennessee. Walt shares his path from Cornerstone Church in Knoxville, through the Pastors College, to planting Trinity Grace, and tells how the gospel reached very ordinary people there. He then lays out his new role as Director […]
Our Best Quotes on Reformed Theology
“From all eternity, God sovereignly ordained all that exists and all that occurs in his creation, in order to display the fullness of his glory. God’s plans are efficacious, always coming to pass, and they are universal, encompassing all the affairs of nature, history, and individual lives. These decrees are an exercise of his free, […]
Why Evangelism Is Easier Than We Think
Why Evangelism Is Easier Than We Think The Ordinary Evangelist Podcast is available on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. What’s up, guys? Welcome back to The Ordinary Evangelist Podcast. In our last episode, we talked about why evangelism is so hard for us. Today we’re going to talk about why evangelism is actually […]
THE DEAREST PLACE ON EARTH
METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE PULPIT · VOLUME 37 Section headings are editorial summaries, not Spurgeon’s words. Get a PDF Download here, or read it below. C. H. Spurgeon “And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God.” 2 CORINTHIANS 8:5 These […]