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Interning in the Church An Interview with interns of Capitol Hill Baptist Church on God's calling and their perspective on this issue. Interview conducted by Mark Dever and Matt Schmucker.	The Role of the Pastor By Dr. D.A. Carson, New Testament Research Professor at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Dr. Carson explores the role of the pastor according to the Bible.
Polity in the Church An Interview discussing Church Polity (how an organization or government is run). Interview conducted by Mark Dever and Matt Schmucker.	A Discussion on Elders By Dr. D.A. Carson, New Testament Research Professor at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Dr. Carson explores the role of elders in the context of the congressional church according to the Bible.
The State of Christianity in America With Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr., President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Andrew Davis Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church of Durham, NC on the state of Christianity in America. Interview conducted by Mark Dever and Matt Schmucker.	The Responsibility of the Local Church By Dr. Timothy George, Dean of the Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, AL. Dr. George explores the role and responsibility of the local church from a biblical perspective.
A Discussion on the Puritans A discussion with guest Dr. Ligon Duncan, Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Jackson, MS and Dr. Michael Lawrence, Associate Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist on the Puritans. Interview conducted by Mark Dever and Matt Schmucker.	Church: The Message of 1 Corinthians Dr. Mark Dever, Senior Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC. Dr. Dever preaches one sermon on the entire message of 1 Corinthians - namely what the church is all about.
An Interview with Phillip Jensen Rector of St. Matthias Anglican Church in Sydney, Australia speaks on evangelism, women in ministry, preaching and more. Interview conducted by Mark Dever and Matt Schmucker	Expositional Preaching (Mark One of Nine Marks of a Healthy Church) Dr. Mark Dever, Senior Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC. Dr. Dever describes various models of preaching and argues biblically for expositional preaching.
Interview with Dr. Ligon Duncan and Dr. Thomas Ascol Matt Schmucker and Dr. Mark Dever interview Dr. Ligon Duncan, Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Jackson, MS and Dr. Thomas Ascol of the Founders Ministry on the challenges of the church today.	Biblical Theology (Mark Two of Nine Marks of a Healthy Church) Dr. Mark Dever, Senior Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC. Dr. Dever embraces biblical theology and its role in the church.
Modern Church Reform With Dr. Mark Dever, Senior Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC. Dr. Dever speaks on issues including modern church reform, church membership, preaching, covenants and more. *Interview conducted by Matt Schmucker*.	Biblical Understanding of the Good News (Mark Three of Nine Marks of a Healthy Church) Dr. Mark Dever, Senior Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC. Dr. Dever preaches on a right understanding of the Gospel and its role in building a healthy church.
On Healthy Churches and Good Pastors With Dr. Paige Patterson, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Patterson answers questions on Southern Baptist membership rolls, preparation of pastors,supremacy of preaching and more. *Interview conducted by Mark Dever and Matt Schmucker*.	Biblical Understanding of Conversion (Mark Four of Nine Marks of a Healthy Church) Dr. Mark Dever, Senior Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC. Dr. Dever preaches on conversion and how the wrong understanding leads to a compromised witness.
The Ministry With Dr. J. Ligon Duncan, III, Senior Minister of First Presbyterian Church of Jackson, MI. Dr. Duncan talks about training, theology, baptism, conversion, and more. *Interview conducted by Mark Dever and Matt Schmucker.*	Biblical Understanding of Evangelism (Mark Five of Nine Marks of a Healthy Chruch) Dr. Mark Dever, Senior Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC. Dr. Dever addresses past and Present methodology in contrast to Biblical evangelism.
Pastoring, Preaching, and the Church With Rev. Iain Murray, author and founding editor of Banner of Truth Magazine. Rev. Murray offers an historical perspective on 20th century evangelicalism (including the life of D. Marlyn Lloyd-Jones) as well as speaks on evangelism and more. Interview conducted by Mark Dever and Matt Schmucker.	Biblical Understaning of Church Membership (Mark Six of Nine Marks of a Healthy Church) Dr. Mark Dever, Senior Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC. Dr. Dever argues biblically for an out-of-fashion practice to be restored to the modern church.
On Life and Ministry With Dr. J.I. Packer, Professor of theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia, and a senior editor of Christianity Today. Dr. Packer reviews his life, theology, and critical turning points in 50 years of evangelism. *Interview conducted by Mark Dever and Matt Schmucker.*	Biblical Church Discipline (Mark Seven of Nine Marks of a Healthy Church) Dr. Mark Dever, Senior Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC. Dr. Dever argues for the Biblical mandate of church discipline and its historical role in the church.
Ministry and Culture With Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr., President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Professor Phillip Johnson, law professor (U.C. Berkley) and author of Darwin on Trial. Dr. Mohler and professor Johnson address the current culture wars and the role of the evangelical church. Interview conducted by Mark Dever and Matt Schmucker.	Concern for Promoting Christian Discipleship and Growth (Mark Eight of Nine Marks of a Healthy Church) Dr. Mark Dever, Senior Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC. Dr. Dever preaches on discipleship and true growth in the church.
Biblical Studies and Today's Pastor Peter Williams Jonathan Edwards and Evangelicalism Ian Murray Elders, Deacons, and Church Leadership Chris Bruce and Andy Johnson Worship Bob Kauflin, Chip Stam, and Ligon Duncan Expositional Preaching Dick Lucas The Gospel and Its Implications Michael Horton Biblical Theology O. Palmer Robertson Church Discipline Earl Blackburn Four Decades of Ministry John MacArthur A Writer's Retrospective Iain Murray The Local Church C.J. Mahaney Biblical Dating Joshua Harris, Albert Mohler, and Scott Croft Preaching Fred and Elizabeth Catherwood Systematic Theology Wayne Grudem	Biblical Church Leadership (Mark Nine of Nine Marks of a Healthy Church) Dr. Mark Dever, Senior Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC. Dr. Dever preaches on the New Testament mandate for elders in the local church.