Episode 83: Pastor Mark's Story

Episode 83: Pastor Mark's Story

In Episode 83 of the Stone Pillar Podcast, Brian sits down with Mark Axelgard, who serves as pastor at Cape Cod Bible Church. Pastor Mark is scheduled to preach at South Paris Baptist Church (SPBC) on Sunday July 12, 2026. This interview with Mark gives you an opportunity to learn about him before he steps into the SPBC pulpit. Be edified as you learn about the Lord's work in and through this faithful brother in Christ.

Episode 82: Albert Dean's Story

In Episode 82 of the Stone Pillar Podcast, Brian sits down with Albert Dean, who grew up in the context of South Paris Baptist Church (SPBC) in the 1950s and 1960s, trusted in Christ as a teenager at an evangelistic service at SPBC in 1961, and subsequently served for many years as one of SPBC's financially-supported missionaries. Be blessed, encouraged, and instructed as you listen to Albert sharing about his life and ministry.

Episode 81: Equipping for Evangelism Pt. 2: Sovereignty and Election

In Episode 81 of the Stone Pillar Podcast, Dane and Brian reflect on the call to evangelize in light of divine sovereignty and the doctrine of election. They move through four observations, namely, as we proclaim the gospel, we know that: (1) we don't know how specific individuals will respond to the gospel; (2) the power to save sinners is not in the sinners who hear the message; (3) the power to save sinners is not in us who preach the good news; and (4) only those whom the Father draws to Christ will come to Christ. They also draw out some implications of this teaching.

Episode 80: Gentiles with Great Faith!

In Episode 80 of the Stone Pillar Podcast, Dane and Brian focus their attention on three individuals – all Gentiles – who exhibited great faith in God: a Canaanite woman (Matt. 15:21-28), a centurion (Matt. 8:5-13), and another centurion named Cornelius (Acts 10:1-8). Whatever our ethnic or cultural background, we can ask ourselves: are we no-faiths like the Pharisees and scribes, little-faiths like the disciples early on in their walk, or great-faiths like these Gentiles?

Episode 79: Equipping for Evangelism Pt. 1: Getting Christology Right

In Episode 79 of the Stone Pillar Podcast, Dane and Brian have a discussion that serves to equip us in our evangelistic efforts. When we are sharing the Good News about Jesus, it is essential to accurately communicate who Jesus is. Christology is the branch of theology that focuses on who Jesus Christ is and what He did for our salvation. We must get Christology – the person and work of Christ – right as we seek to evangelize the world!