Ask the Pastors: Staying Baptist, Good Books, the Sabbath, Kids & Crushes
We’re back with another episode of Ask the Pastors, where we unpack the questions you’ve emailed to us. In this episode, we explore the implications of the following:
Woodridge members and pastors have been shaped by a variety of paedobaptists (e.g., Calvin, Luther, Sproul, Ryle). What has kept you a Baptist?
Besides the Bible, what is one book you would recommend for every church member or attendee—and why?
In what ways is the commandment to remember the Sabbath applicable to Christians?
What do you think about Christian kids having crushes?
Join Pastors Erdman, Jantz, Best, and Hacker as they dig into these questions on this episode of the TreasureCast. After you watch or listen, we’d love to hear your thoughts—email us at treasurecast@woodridge.cc with questions, feedback, or suggestions for future episodes.
Producer: Pastor Drew Hacker
Hosts: Pastors Matt Erdman, Matt Jantz, Derek Best, Drew Hacker
Theme Song: “Mercy” used with copyright permission from artist
Graphics Design: Patrick Blend
Video and Audio: Nate Schwalm
Here are the resources referenced during the show. Please note that mentioning a resource, author, or ministry does not imply full alignment with the doctrine of our church. Rather, each resource is valued for the specific insights it provides on the topic discussed.
- The Holy Bible (ESV translation)
- 1689 Confession of Faith chapter 22, section 7 and 8
o Chapter 22 - Religious Worship and the Sabbath Day - Founders Ministries
- Podcast about Baptism and Old Covenant Ceremonial Washings https://open.spotify.com/episode/25j6B8gIJjWq86nA5Nmi3z?si=67866513ed4444a2
- Article about crushes
crush on someone? | GotQuestions.org’
- John Calvin Pilgrim and Pastor
o https://store.ligonier.org/john-calvin-pilgrim-and-pastor-paperback
- Adoniram Judson
o https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/adoniram-judson-P005499100
- The Gospel Primmer by Milton Vincent
o A
Gospel Primer for Christians: Learning to See the Glories of God's Love:
Vincent, Milton: 9781885904676: Amazon.com: Books
- 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith
o The 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith in... book by Stan Reeves
- 1689 Exposition
o A New Exposition of the London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689 - Trinity Book Service
- Praying the Bible
o Praying
the Bible: Donald S. Whitney: 9781433547843 - Christianbook.com
- Humility - Wayne Mack
- Biblical Theology in the Life of the Church - Michael Lawrence
- Yawning at Tigers - Drew Dyck
- Marriage Matters - Winston Smith
- What Did You Expect - Paul Tripp
- The Joy of Calvinism - Greg Forster
- Foxe’s Book of Martyrs - John Foxe
Go and treasure Christ above all!e