• Episode 115: What Does it Mean that God is Sovereign?
    Apr 23 2025

    In this episode, Pastor Allen talks about the sovereignty of God. Every true believer confesses this glorious attribute of God, but too many do not truly understand what it means. Can you trust a God who is in meticulous control of His creation? Dive in and consider the Biblical truth of God's sovereignty!

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    43 mins
  • Episode 114: Apologetics and the Local Church
    Apr 16 2025

    Pastor Allen is joined this week by Jeremiah Nortier, one of the pastors at Twelve5 church in Jonesboro, AR, and also the one and only "Apologetic Dog"! Listen in to learn more about Jeremiah's life and ministry as well as a discussion on the role of apologetics in the Christian life and the local church.


    For more: https://theapologeticdog.com


    For the Bahnsen/Sproul debate on Apologetic Methodology, check out: https://apologiastudios.com/courses/the-bahnsen-sproul-debate-over-apologetic-method/

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    53 mins
  • Episode 113: Pastors are Not Hirelings
    Apr 9 2025

    In this episode, Pastor Allen talks about the necessity of local churches not viewing pastors as those who are "hired." What then ought to be the relationship between pastors and the church? Listen in to find out! This sermon was mentioned toward the beginning: Paris Reidhead's 10 Shekels and a Shirt - https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/10180222445

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    47 mins
  • Episode 112: An Interview with Brian Gunter
    Apr 2 2025

    What a great conversation! Pastor Allen and Pastor Brian start off talking about Brian's background and then they get into the abolition of abortion and IVF. Next, they dive into Brian's leading his church through the 1689 2nd London Baptist Confession of Faith, why that matters, and an encouragement to pastors and church members for reforming churches to healthier for Christ's glory.


    You can find his messages on the 1689 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElwsVQT8y1A&list=PL6DL1qiBMJYP71-ZXuyBhFHzp5X-rT60F

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    47 mins
  • Episode 111: The Nelson Family Loves the Church
    Mar 26 2025

    A rare episode! Pastor Allen sits down with his family on a cold, snowy February evening to talk about Providence Baptist Church, why we love it, and why having a healthy church is worth it... Tune in and meet the fam!

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    38 mins
  • Episode 110: A Plea for Faithful Pastors
    Mar 19 2025

    In this episode, Pastor Allen in joined by Pastor Jacob Tanner who is no stranger to the Rural Church Podcast 2.0! They discuss his new book,Resist Tyrants, Obey God, and then get into the important discussion of what makes a faithful pastor and why they are needed.


    See more about Jacob's book here: https://press.founders.org/shop/resist-tyrants-obey-god/?srsltid=AfmBOoriXM36xj9Y8uZ1nwjZ1GeWw2sPAdoLRiL4V7C3o_OoryKLtzi8

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    43 mins
  • Episode 109: Preaching Calvinism (Part 2)
    Mar 12 2025

    Pastor Allen and Pastor Nick White of FBC Hamburg, NY continue their discussion on preaching the doctrines of grace and why it matters in the local church.

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    33 mins
  • Episode 108: Preaching Calvinism (Part 1)
    Mar 5 2025

    This week Pastor Allen is joined by Pastor Nick White of First Baptist Church of Hamburg, New York. The two begin a discussion on the necessity and joy of preaching the doctrines of grace.

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    35 mins
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