Dr David Luke will be speaking on “Jonathan Edwards and the Lord’s Supper” for the Irish Baptist Historical Society Autumn Lecture 2023. This video is a primer discussion with Dr Luke about Edwards’ view of the Lord’s Supper and its relevance to churches today

Brannockstown Baptist Church has a long and rich history. It was founded around 1870 by John La Touche, master of the Harristown estate (the La Touches were wealthy and influential aristocrats in France until the Huguenot expulsion). John La Touche became a Christian and was baptised by the well-known Rev. C. H. Spurgeon at the Metropolitan Taberna…

This episode considers the history and work of Baptist Youth (a department of the Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland) by interviewing Matt Campbell the Director of Baptist Youth. Matt has been working as Baptist Youth Director since January 2016. He was born and raised in Ballymena. Matt’s responsibility is to oversee the work of Baptist Yo…

This episode considers the history and work of Irish Baptist Women (a department of the Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland) by interviewing Gail Curry the Baptist Women’s Director. Gail is married to Steven Curry who is pastor. After studying at Belfast Bible College they went out with Baptist Missions to plant Ballymoney Baptist before ser…

In this episode Dr Crawford Gribben discusses the complex and quickly dismissed theologian John Nelson Darby (1800-1882) and the Brethren movement on the island of Ireland. Dr. Crawford Gribben teaches history in Belfast and is the author of numerous books.

Thomas Patient was active in establishing some of the first Baptist churches in Ireland during the mid-seventeenth century. This is the second in a two-part interview. This episode considers Thomas Patient's contribution to Baptist Ecclesiology and highlights several lessons for the modern church. Micah Caswell is married to Kristen and they have t…

This is the first of a two-part interview. This episode considers who Thomas Patient was and the planting of Baptist works in Waterford and Dublin. Micah Caswell is married to Kristen and they have two children. He is the author of Thomas Patient: The Father of the Irish Baptist Church, and he is the pastor of Redeemer Church in Denton, Texas which…

This extended episode with Dr. Paul Coulter recalls the history of the rapidly changing law and thinking around abortion provision in the North and South of the island and considers how Christians should think and respond.Dr. Paul Coulter has worked as a doctor, cross-cultural pastor, lecturer in practical theology at Belfast Bible College, and cur…

In this episode Dr Crawford Gribben discusses the complicated issues of Baptist Origins, Oliver Cromwell, and how glorious was the Glorious Revolution? Dr. Crawford Gribben teaches history in Belfast and the author of numerous books.

This episode discusses the early 1600’s in Ireland. A time full of notable characters and events but ultimately a period of failed reformation. Dr Gribben highlights both the great failure of the movement in Ireland, lessons evangelicals may reflect on, and several examples of how God used specific efforts to advance reformation beyond Irish shores…

This is the second of a two-part interview. This episode considers the impact and theology of Columba who was born 1500 years ago this year. Bruce Ritchie has taught Scottish Church History and Understanding Worship at Highland Theological College (University of the Highlands and Islands) in Dingwall, Scotland, having also taught Systematic Theolog…

This is the first of a two-part interview with Dr. Bruce Ritchie. This episode considers the setting and life of Columba who was born 1500 years ago this year. Bruce Ritchie has taught Scottish Church History and Understanding Worship at Highland Theological College (University of the Highlands and Islands) in Dingwall, Scotland, having also taught…

This episode considers the history and work of the Irish Baptist College by interviewing Davy Ellison the Director of Training at the College. Davy graduated with BD and MTh degrees from the College and is currently conducting doctoral research in Biblical Studies. Before being appointed as the Director of Training in 2019 he served as Interim Coor…

This is the third in a three-part interview with Dr. Haykin. This episode considers the legacy Patrick left on the island of Ireland.Dr Michael Haykin is the Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary where he also serves as the Director of The Andrew Fuller Centre for Baptist Studies. He is a…

This is the second in a three-part interview with Dr. Haykin. This episode consider several aspects of Patrick’s theology revealed in his writings. Dr Michael Haykin is the Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary where he also serves as the Director of The Andrew Fuller Centre for Baptist S…

This is the first in a three-part interview with Dr. Haykin. This episode seeks to look beyond the myth to understand the true story of Saint Patrick. Dr Michael Haykin is the Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary where he also serves as the Director of The Andrew Fuller Centre for Baptis…

This episode is an interview with Trevor Ramsey the president of the Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland. Trevor presents his analysis of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats facing Irish Baptist churches at the start of 2021.Trevor Ramsey has served as a pastor in the revitalising effort of Limerick Baptist, in the plant of…

Episode 1 seeks to explain the thought behind this podcast and introduce Andrew Curry your host