Be hidden in Christ. Find yourself in the cleft of the Rock. Be shut in with Christ. Conference sign up HERE! Get some sweet MERCH Facebook: Public / Private Youtube: @EngagingSpurgeonBy Josh Whitney and Joel Littlefield

A perfect love must have a perfect hatred for anything that would harm or destroy it. God perfectly hates sin and so we ought to as well. Conference sign up HERE! Get some sweet MERCH Facebook: Public / Private Youtube: @EngagingSpurgeonBy Josh Whitney and Joel Littlefield

"so He bringeth them to their desired haven." We might not have a clear view of the road ahead of us. Thankfully for us, it is the Lord who brings us home and he knows. Conference sign up HERE! - Access Code EarlyStudent Get some sweet MERCH Facebook: Public / Private Youtube: @EngagingSpurgeonBy Josh Whitney and Joel Littlefield

What will it be like to be made perfect? To be brought before our God without any flaw. Perfectly clothed in the righteousness of our Savior. This is a wonderful thought to meditate on. Conference sign up HERE! - Access Code EarlyStudent Get some sweet MERCH Facebook: Public / Private Youtube: @EngagingSpurgeon…

How much do you know God? Hopefully, your answer was little, which is the beauty of sanctification. We know little of all he is, yet, he has revealed all that we need to know of him; and we continue to grow in the knowledge of God. We do not grow in acceptance of God as we know more of him, but it is a sweet gift. How do we learn more about God? Wh…

Jesus is a precious goodness for us. He is sweeter than honey and more aromatic than roses. Spurgeon has plenty of works in the Song of Solomon, and here we hear him talk about the sweetness of Jesus. Conference sign up HERE! - Access Code EarlyStudent Get some sweet MERCH Facebook: Public / Private Youtube: @EngagingSpurgeon…

In this introductory episode of the new season of Engaging Spurgeon, we begin our deep dive into the Downgrade Controversy of the late 19th century. We hope you'll decide to stick with us for the duration of this important journey. We're setting the stage and introducing the players. Let's learn together, and glean from history, as we look at what …

Ongoing covenantal renewal is part of our sanctification. The ordinances, confession, and thankfulness, are all part of growing and maturing in Christ. Conference sign up HERE! - Access Code EarlyStudent Become a Patreon Get some sweet MERCH Facebook: Public / Private Youtube: @EngagingSpurgeonBy Josh Whitney and Joel Littlefield

You are saved in Christ! What does that mean? What truth do you cling to in that statement? If you are saved, does that mean you have a little hope? No. It means you have a perfect hope. It means that Christ has indeed saved you, perfectly saved you. Conference sign up HERE! - Access Code EarlyStudent Become a Patreon Get some sweet MERCH Facebook:…

The cross is a strange symbol of hope. Sometimes compared to the electric chair, the cross was a symbol of torture and capital punishment. Now, with our Savior once nailed to it, the cross is the instrument of justice and pardon. Do not be downtrodden, look to the crucified and risen Savior, the One who conquered the cross. Conference sign up HERE!…

What hope is there for the wayward sheep? We are all the wayward sheep. We have all gone astray. BUT! Praise be to the Lord, the God of our salvation. Our iniquity was placed on him. Conference sign up HERE! - Access Code Earlystudent Become a Patreon Get some sweet MERCH Facebook: Public / Private Youtube: @EngagingSpurgeon…

When the Canaanite woman comes to Jesus, on behalf of her daughter, she is given what seems to be a harsh word, she understood the depths of the Messiah's kindness and compassion. And she was right! She was, as Spurgeon puts it, thinking great thoughts of Christ. So should we. Conference sign up HERE! - Access Code Earlystudent Become a Patreon Get…

"As Christ loved the church" is a phrase that has changed the way I see my wife. We, as husbands, are called to a task that is more than can be shouldered by unbelieving men. We need Christ to help us bear this burden, and to bear it well. Wives, seek this in your husband. Pray for him and talk to him about this. Encourage him to be a sacrificial m…

The dove returned to the ark and Noah reached out to the dove and brought her in. Our Savior reaches out to catch us as we are wearied from our wandering. Too often we try to make ourselves better before we come back to him. If only we flew back weary more often, we might hurt less. Our Savior is eager to forgive and strengthen you. Only Return. Be…

Pride is for those who deny the Lord! Surely that is not us. Oh Christian, we can be the most prideful. Let the Holy Spirit root out all pride in your life. Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but consider others more important than yourself. Trust in the works of Christ, not your stuff, status, intellect, but Christ! Become a Patr…

We should seek in joyful expectation, the future glory that is ours in Christ. While we have turmoils here, we have a loving Father and Savior and Comforter who is there for us. Trust in Christ. Expect the Sabbath rest that will be yours. Become a Patreon Get some sweet MERCH Facebook: Public / Private Youtube: @EngagingSpurgeon…

What is the best tool to tackle the Scriptures? Bent knees and prayer to our God. How often do we go to the Spirit? Our work to get to the truth of the Word is done by going to the one who wrote them. Let your hardest work be seeking our God.By Josh Whitney and Joel Littlefield

"Misery should always place itself right in the face of mercy." This truth is only found in Christ. Yes, people can be nice in this world but it cannot be relied on. Christ is always merciful to those miserable people who throw themselves in the mercy of God. I trust you know this, Christian. Go to Christ in times of misery. Become a Patreon Get so…

The thought of death can be seen as very negative. In Christ, we have a very different view of death. What could separate us from Christ? Death will only bring us closer to him! It would do us good to think of what awaits us with Christ. Become a Patreon Get some sweet MERCH Facebook: Public / Private Youtube: @EngagingSpurgeon…

The grace which we have received is enough to save us. No other work is needed. It is also enough for us to continue in our salvation! How strange it is to be so focused and obsessed with the things of the world. Things that will drag us down and ensnare. How much greater is the one who saved us, and saved us fully? He knows our hearts and knows wh…

What have you done that the Lord cannot forgive? Surely there is something so egregious that our Lord will not forgive. Yet, he will forgive all that we ask of him. Our Savior is gracious and kind. Merciful and forgiving. Do not be caught in a snare, but if you are he will deliver you from it.By Josh Whitney and Joel Littlefield

"Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall." 1 Corinthians 10:12. Are we more wise than Paul? Are we more astute than the apostle John, who tells us anyone who says he is without sin is a liar? Today's devotional follows a similar story of King David and his fall with Bathsheba. Friend, do not think yourself so strong th…

Our Savior, the lamb who was slain, was not stolen from us. Nor was he taken before his time. But our Savior gave himself up freely. Not being overcome by the pressures of political powers. Out smarted by the powers that be. Or was he found guilty. No, instead he gave himself to bear our iniquities. I hope you are blessed by today's reading as we a…

Spurgeon was a man of prayer. Not that he wasn't a man of other holy disciplines. I would dare say that he, especially, loved to pray. Where does life through you? Into the hands of the world with familiar snares, or as Spurgeon put it, against the rock of ages? It is my prayer that we would all be the ones that addict ourselves to prayer.…

Our culture is dark. Most people will agree. Especially the Christian. Do we complain about our culture? Shouting to our friends but being mute to the world that needs it. May this edition of the Morning and Evening devotional speak into your soul today. Let the wisdom of this pastor, and the Scriptures bless you!…

What is it to have someone pray for you? It is a great encouragement. What about going through a difficult time? Even sweeter. What about the devil himself looking to sift you, and the Lord Jesus praying for you? Oh, that is the sweetest! Our God and Savior Jesus Christ prays and intercedes for you! I hope you are encouraged by today's morning read…

Here is the morning reading of Spurgeon's Morning and Evening devotional. A 365-day devotional that has something for both morning and evening. Enjoy this reading as well as a charge from Joel.By Josh Whitney and Joel Littlefield

BAH-HUMBUG! And Merry Christmas you filthy animals. We hope you enjoy this bonus episode. There is a lot of information about the new direction for ENGAGING Spurgeon! We are very excited and what is in the future for all of us. We will also share a little from what Spurgeon thought of this holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Tune in …

We have a great ending to season 2 of the podcast. The one. The only. Alex DiPrima. Pastor and author in Salem, NC, he recently published a book Spurgeon and the Poor: How the Gospel Compels Christian Social Concern. We discuss how Spurgeon saw mercy ministries as well as other topics that Alex discusses in his book. If you haven't already, please …

We have another release from the Spurgeon Conference in May. This is James Renihan's second talk as he discusses Spurgeon's College. What was his focus? What was his drive? James brings us deeper into the history and story behind the college and why it meant so much to him. I hope this is a blessing to you as it was for us! Skip to the talk: 2:47 P…

We have another release from our 2023 Spurgeon Conference. This one is the Q&A we had at the end of the conference. Even with it being the end of the day, 6 speakers, and a BBQ lunch, we had fantastic interaction from our attendees and our conference speakers. I hope this Q&A touches on some questions you might be having, or to hear the remarks of …

Most of us would probably claim to not take the Lord's name in vain. How often, however, do we take light of Christ? The gospel is potent and gripping on the soul of the regenerate. Mary, who broke a jar of perfume over the feet of Jesus, knew her sin and knew what she was forgiven of. Do we hold our forgiveness with the same weight? Charles Spurge…

We are busy. We have responsibilities. We have people we do errands, tasks, and projects for. When it is done, it reflects on the person that sent us. This is just a small view of what Jesus Christ shows to us and he faithfully serves the will of the Father. Here Charles Spurgeon dives into sermon #15 Christ About His Father's Business Skip our ban…

This amazing episode comes from our 1st annual Spurgeon Conference! This is session 3 with Ed Romine on Spurgeon's Open Air Preaching. Ed's doctoral thesis was on Spurgeon's pedagogy, a fancy word for the practice and method of teaching, on open-air preaching. We pray this is an encouragement to all who hear it. The gospel belongs on the streets. R…

Back at the Lost Sermons! It has been quite a few weeks but Joel and Josh are back to the amazing collection of early lost sermons of C.H. Spurgeon. Today's sermon is #7 and it is titled Regeneration. The guys will discuss the definition, means, scriptures, and more around the topic of regeneration. Are we just all robots? Does man have a critical …

Joel and Josh are back for part 2 of Spurgeon's book "Only A Prayer Meeting". This week the guys are talking about the intentionality of prayer and the boldness Christians should have. Is it enough that we pray? Is there anything more to it? How does it look in a prayer meeting? Below are the resources mentioned in the episode. Only A Prayer Meetin…

We have the amazing Dr. Ed Romine back on the show! He has released a new book "The Booming Baritone Bell of England: The Pedagogy and Practice of Charles Haddon Spurgeon's Open-Air Preaching" Is Ed the beginning of the Puritan writing movement? One can dream. This is an amazing episode diving into the open-air preaching of Spurgeon and how he taug…

The power of prayer! This is a phrase that can have a lot of baggage with it. What is prayer? What is the role of prayer in the church? How do Churches conduct proper prayer meetings? Joel and Josh enter into a 2 parter that focuses on the collection of Spurgeon's writings about their prayer meetings called Only A Prayer Meeting. So let's dive into…

This week's episode is from Dr. Geoff Chang at the Spurgeon Conference we hosted in May. This amazing lecture is the second of the day and Geoff's first. What would the man Charles Spurgeon be without the elders of the Metropolitan Tabernacle? According to Spurgeon, nothing. Enjoy as Dr. Chang brings much wisdom from the prince of preachers and the…

Our day is filled with lying, manipulation, corruption, murder, trafficking, and more! That isn't even considering our own sin and maliciousness that we conjure in our hearts. Why does it go on? What justice is there in this world? The next sermon in The Lost Sermons Series is on Charles 1851 sermon of Colossians 3:25 titled Future Judgment. Skip o…

"Don't be so condescending!" I'm sure we all have said this or have heard this at one point. Nobody wants to feel talked down to or made to feel small. Charles Spurgeon preached this sermon in 1851 about the condescending love of Christ. Christian, we are so blessed that Jesus Christ would condescend to us. Enjoy this episode of The Lost Sermon Ser…

We are back in the Lost Sermons. After a great conference, Joel's traveling, and some busyness we are excited to dig back into these lost treasures. Sermon #4 "Contrast" goes over Ephesians 5:8 and this is the only time he has preached this text. Finally, we don't banter in this episode, but we do talk about an important issue happening around us i…

The SBC has recently had its yearly convention and with it, some controversy of its own. Disfellowships, appeals, and news stories. There has been a lot of attention on the Convention. Is this really worth it? Is all this fighting worth negativity and division? Today Joel and Josh look back to Spurgeon's final controversy commonly known as the Down…

Christians can be confused that the old testament people were saved by works and the new testament people are saved by grace. In episode 3 of the Lost Sermons series, Spurgeon goes over the grace given to Abraham. God has never changed his mind on what is required of us. Patreon: Patreon Swag: Bonfire Facebook: Public Page / Private Group…

The Spurgeon Conference is over! What an amazing blessing it was to have such esteemed men to provide thoughtful lectures. We recorded a live episode on the first night of the conference and here it is! We get into the Spurgeon Library, his impact on these men's lives, and other topics. Enjoy this amazing interview with Dr. Geoff Chang, Dr. Ed Romi…

There is a mystery in Christianity. How can sinful people stand before a holy God? World history has wrestled with this question in all of their religions. Works seem to be the answer most of the time. Try to appease your deity with enough good stuff that they have no choice but to overlook the bad stuff. Is this really the answer? Can mankind appe…

Welcome to the new series as Joel and Josh go through the Lost Sermons of C.H. Spurgeon. This week's episode goes through the first sermon in the book, Adoption. If you hate our banter go to 8:21 Spurgeon Conference: Eventbrite Page Patreon: Patreon Swag: Bonfire Facebook: Public Page / Private Group…

THE Ed Romine is on the podcast today! We are incredibly blessed to have Dr. Ed Romine comes on to the podcast ahead of his appearance at the Spurgeon Conference. We discuss many things, but today we focus on Spurgeon and the ab0rtions, or infantic1de, that was around him. What did it look like? How did he care for people? Let's dive into this awes…

Conversion can be a tricky and controversial topic. With questions of who, how, why, and when, this topic has sparked debate amongst Christians for millennia. Today the guys will be taking a look at Charles Spurgeon's story of his conversion in his own words. Then the guys will break down their own stories. Who has the better conversion story? See …

What is fencing the table? Why would you want to keep people away from a beautiful thing? Today Joel and Josh will dive into the practices of the Metropolitan Tabernacle as we see how Charles Spurgeon dealt with the Lord's table. Is it a good practice? Did it have flaws? Make sure to listen carefully and reach out with your thoughts! If you hate ou…