The Baptism Debate

Meet the Pastors

One of our favorite podcast series, “Meet the Pastors,” is back! Join us as we introduce our Senior Preaching Pastor, Dr. Spencer DeBurgh. He has served in pastoral ministry in California, Washington, and most recently Racine, Wisconsin, before joining our family here at SMCC in December of 2024. Tune into this episode to learn more about Spencer’s upbringing, hobbies, family life, education, and the joys and challenges of pastoral ministry.

Year In Review '24

It's been a year full of change and growth for SMCC and this episode is a great reflection of that. We had a blast meeting with eleven guests: Genny Rollings, Ryan and Christen Sparks, Ted and Sarah Dower, Octavio and Rosie Samper, Jonathan Owen, Jessica Nicholson, Brian Kult, and Dr. Spencer DeBurgh to review 2024 at SMCC and look ahead at the year to come. As we lean into the Lord's guidance to direct the steps of His church, there's just so much to share! Come join us as we take a look back at the year 2024.

The Baptism Debate

Should the church baptize infants? This 1500-year-old debate remains controversial among Christians. What is the purpose of baptism? What is the relationship between faith and baptism? How important is it to publicly confess your faith? Dr. Peter Goeman, author of “The Baptism Debate,” takes on these questions and more in this episode of our podcast “On the Mountain.” You can purchase Dr. Goeman’s book through the link below or visit our resource center at Shades Mountain Community Church.

Overview of 1 & 2 Samuel

In this episode of “On the Mountain”, we will hear from Andrew Spigner as he presents an overview of 1 & 2 Samuel. We are introduced to three major characters: Samuel, Saul, and David. They become vital characters in Israel's search for a King. As we relate to a group of people who knew God's promises but wanted them fulfilled in their own time, we see the importance of waiting on the Lord for His perfect plan. Resources - 1 & 2 Samuel: The Expositors Bible Commentary, Volume 3 [https://www.amazon.com/Expositors-Bible-Commentary-Deuteronomy-Joshua/dp/0310364507] Everyman's Bible Commentary [http://www.moodypublishers.com/first-second-samuel-everymans-bible-commentary?srsltid=AfmBOoo_bHGQdKeTDKevzZl6uGpmYYZC96S38LeJ-sjy_rSn6eIV60z] Resources - Studying God's Kingdom: The New Creation Model by Vlach [https://www.amazon.com/New-Creation-Model-Discovering-Restoration-ebook/dp/B0C4G57G9R/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=]

Overview of Philippians

In this episode of “On the Mountain”, we interview Ted Dower for an overview of the book of Philippians. Ted spent over a year and a half studying and teaching this book of the Bible. As he walks us through Philippians, we will see an overarching theme of “Jesus magnified, soul satisfied." Visit Precept Austin [https://www.preceptaustin.org/philippians_commentaries] for additional commentaries and sermons on this wonderful book.