Christ Over All

Christ Over All

Jesus Christ reigns over all things, and this podcast exists to help people see the reality and ramifications of this truth. We post at least four times a month: Twice, we will read aloud a longform essay from our monthly theme. And twice, we will discuss each essay with its author and another Christian leader. Listen in to live in light of Christ’s Lordship.

  1. 4D AGO

    5.20 Stephen Dempster • Reading • "The Seeds of Resurrection Hope in the Scriptures"

    ABOUT THE EPISODE The resurrection of Christ on the third day is a key piece of the gospel message. Did the idea of a third day resurrection come from nowhere, or was this event foreshadowed by the Old Testament? This month’s sponsor: Indianapolis Theological Seminary (indysem.org).For men interested in pastoral training, take a look at the Shepherd’s Fellowship. This church-embedded, pastorally-mentored, fully-funded MDiv is beginning Fall 2026. For more information, check out indysem.org/shepherdsfellowship. Resources to Click “The Seeds of Resurrection Hope in the Scriptures” – Stephen Dempster“From slight peg to cornerstone to capstone: the resurrection of Christ on ‘the third day’ according to the Scriptures” – Stephen Dempster“As It Is Written: Old Testament Foundations For Jesus’ Expectation Of Resurrection” – Byron Wheaton“Isaac Typology in The New Testament” – Edwin Wood“Twice as Much of Your Spirit: Pattern, Parallel and Pronomasia in The Miracles of Elijah and Elisha” – Nachman Levine“’On the Third Day’: The Easter Traditions of the Primitive Church” – Gustav StählinTheme of the Month: Resurrection in the Old TestamentGive to Support the WorkBooks to Read Waking from the Dust: Daniel 12:2 and Resurrection Hope in Biblical Theology – Mitchell Chase“Resurrection: Old Testament” in the Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary – David Noel Freedman, trans Terrence PrendergastA Theology of the Old Testament – John McKenzieTheologies In the Old Testament – Erhard GerstenbergerBible Delight: Heartbeat of the Word of God – Christopher AshResurrection and the Restoration of Israel: The Ultimate Victory of the God of Life – Jon LevensonThe Stories of Elijah and Elisha as Polemics against Baal Worship – Leila Leah Bronner“Resurrection: Early Judaism and Christianity,” in The Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary – ed. David Noel FreemanI Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus – George Eldon LaddThe Resurrection of the Son of God – N.T. Wright“Time,” in The Temple: Sacred Poems – George Herbert

    39 min
  2. MAR 30

    5.19 David Schrock, Trent Hunter, & Stephen Wellum • Interview • “Seeking a Convention That Is Not Southern Baptist In Name Only: How to Regain Trust, Rebuild the Trustee System . . . "

    ABOUT THE EPISODE Listen in as Trent Hunter and Stephen Wellum interview David Schrock on his COA Longform Essay, "Seeking a Convention That Is Not Southern Baptist In Name Only: How to Regain Trust, Rebuild the Trustee System, and Avoid an Impending Exodus of Vocal Conservatives" Timestamps 00:45 – Intro02:15 – Each COA Member’s SBC Biography08:08 – Why Is COA Doing this Month?12:50 – What 2 or 3 Articles From This Month are Recommended?15:22 – Recognizing Leaders Whose Humility Regains Trust20:50 – Applying Theology to the SBC Issues25:46 – Recruiting Trustees Who Will Hold Entities Accountable28:34 – The Baptist Courier Ad29:50 – Accountability for Trustees34:08 – Trustee Selection36:00 – Reorganizing the Convention to Magnify Trust44:14 – What Should SBC Messengers Be Looking For Between Now and Orlando?51:32 – Walking in a Spirit of Cooperation/OutroResources to Click “Seeking a Convention That Is Not Southern Baptist In Name Only: How to Regain Trust, Rebuild the Trustee System, and Avoid an Impending Exodus of Vocal Conservatives” – David Schrock“Southern Baptists warm to alternate moniker ‘Great Commission Baptists’” – Adelle M. Banks“Under Reconstruction: How the Egalitarian Beachball Wrecks the Household of God” – Christ Over All“Creeds, Confessions, and Cooperation: The Basis of Our Unity” – Christ Over All“The Ethics & Religious Liberty Conundrum” – Christ Over All“More Money Than Men: The NAMB Church Planting Problem” – Michael Clary“Whoever Holds the Purse Holds the Strings: The Financial Plan that Could End the SBC” – Rhett Burns“What’s Trusty About SBC Trustees: Does Trustee Training Fix Ailing Entities or Institutionalize Passivity?” – Jon Whitehead“Why Baptists Must Recover the Order of Love” – Alex Kocman“One Sacred Effeminacy: The Cooperative Longhouse And the Great Feminization of the SBC” – Doug Ponder“14 Clint Pressley, David Schrock, and Stephen Wellum: ‘The SBC: A Presidential Perspective with Clint Pressley’” – Christ Over All“16 Josh Powell, David Schrock, and Stephen Wellum: ‘Getting to Know SBC Presidential Candidate Josh Powell’” – Christ Over All“17 Willy Rice, David Schrock, and Stephen Wellum: ‘Getting to Know SBC Presidential Candidate Willy Rice’” – Christ Over All“What Is the Cause of Our Divisions? Social Media and Other Strategies for Effecting Positive Change in the SBC” – David Schrock“The Attempt to Clarify Resolution 9” – Tom Ascol“Stewardship of Our SBC Land” – Mark Coppenger“‘Too Busy with Woke Stuff’: The All Too (In)Visible and Inconsequential ERLC” – Megan Basham“New Boss, Same as the Old Boss: Michels’ Iron Law of Oligarchy and the SBC” – Joshua AbbotoyBy What Standard? God’s World, God’s Rules – Founders MinistriesHow the SBC Got Played – Crosspolitic StudiosX post by Cuatro Nelson (@cuatronelson), “On Sunday, we officially voted to leave the Southern Baptist Convention…,” September 18, 2025“We Don’t Like Theology, Do We? Three Reflections from the 2021 Southern Baptist Convention” – David Schrock“The SBC Isn’t Drifting—It’s Being Steered: A Sober-Minded Response to Emotional Sabotage” – Michael Carlino“Greear Announces Most Diverse Ever Committee on Committees” – Brent Hobbs“The Great Commission Resurgence Debate” – Trevin WaxTheme of the Month: Can the Center Hold? The Southern Baptist Convention in the 21st CenturyGive to Support the WorkBooks to Read Fault Lines: The Social Justice Movement and Evangelicalism’s Looming Catastrophe – Voddie Baucham Jr. Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda– Megan Basham The Fractured Republic: Renewing America’s Social Contract in an Age of Individualism – Yuval Levin

    53 min
  3. MAR 26

    5.18 David Schrock • Reading • “Seeking a Convention That Is Not Southern Baptist In Name Only: How to Regain Trust, Rebuild the Trustee System, and Avoid an Impending Exodus of Vocal Conservatives”

    ABOUT THE EPISODE Many aspects of the SBC are broken, and this article charts a possible route forward into a dawn marked by humble leaders, diligent trustees, and a reorganization. Resources to Click “Seeking a Convention That Is Not Southern Baptist In Name Only: How to Regain Trust, Rebuild the Trustee System, and Avoid an Impending Exodus of Vocal Conservatives” – David Schrock“Southern Baptists warm to alternate moniker ‘Great Commission Baptists’” – Adelle M. Banks“Under Reconstruction: How the Egalitarian Beachball Wrecks the Household of God” – Christ Over All“Creeds, Confessions, and Cooperation: The Basis of Our Unity” – Christ Over All“The Ethics & Religious Liberty Conundrum” – Christ Over All“More Money Than Men: The NAMB Church Planting Problem” – Michael Clary“Whoever Holds the Purse Holds the Strings: The Financial Plan that Could End the SBC” – Rhett Burns“What’s Trusty About SBC Trustees: Does Trustee Training Fix Ailing Entities or Institutionalize Passivity?” – Jon Whitehead“Why Baptists Must Recover the Order of Love” – Alex Kocman“One Sacred Effeminacy: The Cooperative Longhouse And the Great Feminization of the SBC” – Doug Ponder“14 Clint Pressley, David Schrock, and Stephen Wellum: ‘The SBC: A Presidential Perspective with Clint Pressley’” – Christ Over All“16 Josh Powell, David Schrock, and Stephen Wellum: ‘Getting to Know SBC Presidential Candidate Josh Powell’” – Christ Over All“17 Willy Rice, David Schrock, and Stephen Wellum: ‘Getting to Know SBC Presidential Candidate Willy Rice’” – Christ Over All“What Is the Cause of Our Divisions? Social Media and Other Strategies for Effecting Positive Change in the SBC” – David Schrock“The Attempt to Clarify Resolution 9” – Tom Ascol“Stewardship of Our SBC Land” – Mark Coppenger“‘Too Busy with Woke Stuff’: The All Too (In)Visible and Inconsequential ERLC” – Megan Basham“New Boss, Same as the Old Boss: Michels’ Iron Law of Oligarchy and the SBC” – Joshua AbbotoyBy What Standard? God’s World, God’s Rules – Founders MinistriesHow the SBC Got Played – Crosspolitic StudiosX post by Cuatro Nelson (@cuatronelson), “On Sunday, we officially voted to leave the Southern Baptist Convention…,” September 18, 2025“We Don’t Like Theology, Do We? Three Reflections from the 2021 Southern Baptist Convention” – David Schrock“The SBC Isn’t Drifting—It’s Being Steered: A Sober-Minded Response to Emotional Sabotage” – Michael Carlino“Greear Announces Most Diverse Ever Committee on Committees” – Brent Hobbs“The Great Commission Resurgence Debate” – Trevin WaxTheme of the Month: Can the Center Hold? The Southern Baptist Convention in the 21st CenturyGive to Support the Work  Books to Read Fault Lines: The Social Justice Movement and Evangelicalism’s Looming Catastrophe – Voddie Baucham Jr.Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda– Megan BashamThe Fractured Republic: Renewing America’s Social Contract in an Age of Individualism – Yuval Levin

    46 min
  4. MAR 16

    5.15 David Schrock, Brad Green, & Mark Coppenger • Interview • "Five Reasons to be Thankful for the Southern Baptist Convention" & "Stewardship of Our SBC Land"

    ABOUT THE EPISODE Listen in as David Schrock interviews both Mark Coppenger and Brad Green on their COA Essays. Timestamps 00:24 – Intro06:20 – What are Some Things that are Encouraging about the SBC?09:32 – Concerns about the SBC13:07 – Four Different Way to Treat the Environment19:54 – Coming Away from the Sex Abuse Crisis23:56 – Believe All Women? Intersectionality at Play28:24 – Have We Gotten Past Resolution 9?32:20 – The Baptist Courier33:53 – What Kind of Leaders Do We Need Going Forward?40:30 – SBC Ingratiationism43:40 – Is the Female Pastor Problem Because of Leaders Who are Unwilling to be Disaggreeable?49:00 – How Do We Faithfully Grow?53:11 – There is Still a Drift in the SBC54:50 – SBC Presbyterianism: A ‘Hierarchy’ Within the SBC1:04:25 – Final Thoughts: What Leaders Do We Need Today?1:06:38 – Outro Resources to Click “Five Reasons to Be Thankful for the Southern Baptist Convention” – Brad Green“Stewardship of Our SBC Land” – Mark Coppenger“The SBC in a Crowded Theater” – Mark Coppenger“Who’s the Vandal?” – Mark Coppenger“Alabama fan Harvey Updyke, poisoner of Auburn trees, dead at 71” – Mike Rodak“Resolution 9 and the Southern Baptist Convention 2019” – Tom Ascol“The Ethics & Religious Liberty Conundrum” – Christ Over All“Freedom of Speech” – Norman RockwellTheme of the Month: Can the Center Hold? The Southern Baptist Convention in the 21st CenturyGive to Support the WorkBooks to Read What is Critical Theory?: A Concise Christian Analysis – Bradley G. Green

    1h 8m
  5. MAR 11

    5.14 Clint Pressley, David Schrock and Stephen Wellum • Interview • "The SBC: A Presidential Perspective with Clint Pressley

    ABOUT THE EPISODE Join David Schrock and Stephen Wellum as they interview SBC President Clint Pressley on the current state of the SBC. Timestamps · 01:00 – Intro · 05:28 – What is Clint Pressley as SBC President,Doing Throughout the Year? · 09:14 – What’s Been Some Encouragements andChallenges That He’s Seen? · 11:25 – Is There a Way for the ERLC to be Usefulto the SBC? · 12:56 – What Counsel Would Dr. Wellum Give tothe Next President about the ERLC? · 15:28 – How Is Clint Pressley Thinking about theAbortion Issue? · 20:15 – What State is Lifeway In? · 23:18 – The Baptist Courier · 24:40 – The Executive Committee · 28:18 – The Law Amendment · 30:24 – Filling the Credentials Committee · 32:02 – The Challenges of Cooperating Together · 34:22 – Do Our Seminaries Teach Good BaptistEcclesiology? · 37:28 – How Should the SBC Think about Lawsuits? · 39:21 - Financial Transparency · 42:03 – Are There Things that Would be Helpful to Update the Convention? · 46:27 – What Should Someone Be Doing to Help the Convention? · 47:55 – What are some things Clint Pressley is Praying and Hoping for This Year? · 48:53 – How Our Theme for COA This Month Can be Helpful · 50:20 - Outro   Resources to Click · Theme of the Month: Can the Center Hold? The Southern Baptist Convention in the 21st Century Giveto Support the Work

    51 min
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Jesus Christ reigns over all things, and this podcast exists to help people see the reality and ramifications of this truth. We post at least four times a month: Twice, we will read aloud a longform essay from our monthly theme. And twice, we will discuss each essay with its author and another Christian leader. Listen in to live in light of Christ’s Lordship.

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