Doctrine and Devotion is a weekly podcast exploring Christian faith and practice from an experiential perspective marked by the fun and humor that characterize real friendship.
In this episode Joe and Jimmy talk about laughter as a gift from God. What is laughter and why do we laugh? How does God’s “laughter” in the Bible differ from our. laughter? And how does laughter lift us above our afflictions? Plus, Jimmy had to get a sonogram—it was awkward.
While Jimmy and Joe are flying back from Vegas, we’ve got fresh pod all lined up and ready to go! Today the guys discuss how to read the Scripture in such a way that leads to conversion and sanctification. Baptist Catechism Q. 95 Q. How is the word to be read and heard, that it may become effectual to salvation? A. That the word may become effectual to salvation, we must attend thereunto with diligence, preparation, and prayer; receive it with faith and love,4 lay it up in our hearts, and...
We wade back into the mailbag to discuss TV Jesus, loving God in seminary, executive pastor issues, and more. Plus, is Joe joining Jimmy in Vegas for the UFC fights?
Jimmy and Joe discuss what it is that makes the word of God effective in converting sinners and sanctifying saints. Plus they talk a bit about the Litton controversy and this interview on SBC This Week, and by popular request we talk about and have. links to our current journal set up. AFFILIATE LINKS Jimmy’s Travelers Notebook Joe’s Traveler’s Notebook Baptist Catechism Q. 94 Q. How is the word made effectual to salvation? A. The Spirit of God maketh the reading, but especially the preaching of...
We had to come back around to the same subject we covered on Monday because as this whole Ed Litton #sermongate thing progresses it is leading us to answer more questions and offer our perspective on the situation as it is clarified. If you don’t know what we’re talking about listen to Monday’s episode, Sermon Sharing .
We pushed our discussion of the Baptist Catechism to Thursday so the guys could weigh in on the drama over Ed Litton’s use of JD Greer’s sermon content in one of his messages. (See the video below). Joe and Jimmy have addressed the issue of sermon stealing in the past , but wanted to discuss some of the issues here in this specific situation. What really happened? Was it sin, or just bad form? Why is this so important, and what’s up with research groups like Docent?...
While at the SBC Joe tweeted a tweet. Is that how you say it? Not this one , but this one . It got quite a reaction. Was Joe unclear? Unfair? What was he getting at? The guys talk about it.
Joe and Jimmy are back with Doctrine and Devotion’s regularly scheduled program, and today they are talking through the “ordinary means of grace.” In a hurry? Jump to the 7 minute mark to skip the Banter. Baptist Catechism Q. 93 Q. What are the outward means whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of redemption? A. The outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of redemption are his ordinances, especially the word, baptism, the Lord’s supper, and prayer; a...
Jimmy and Joe open up the mail bag to answer some listener’s questions like: how do we process when God answers “no” to a prayer that seems to be clearly in line with his revealed will? How does a person who is called to ministry deal with a season of waiting before the work of ministry can begin? And, what Bibles, journals, and planners are we using these days?
On this episode of Banter of Truth Joe and Jimmy talk about this year’s Southern Baptist Convention, why this gathering is important, and what some of the current (and some are nutty) controversies are. And yes, Joe is there in Nashville! Plus, Joey shares the story of when he puked in public right in front of a church member. Banter of Truth is a podcast only available to our All Access members, but we are giving this episode away to everyone. We hope it’s helpful and enjoyable to you all....
Joe and Jimmy talk through the repentance that leads to life and a kind of “repentance” that leads to death. It’s a. fun convo that will remind you of the place repentance should occupy in. your life. And the guys recommend Thomas Watson’s classic, The Doctrine of Repentance . Baptist Catechism Q. 92 Q. What is repentance unto life? A. Repentance unto life is a saving grace, whereby a sinner, out of a true sense of his sin, and apprehension of the mercy of God in Christ, doth, with grief an...
Jimmy and Joe are responding to more of your emails. Does God love the poor, and if so what does that mean? How do you witness to a Christian? How can better manage our devotional time? And are we bothered by financially supporting bad churches when we sing one of their “good songs”?
The guys sat down after church on Sunday to discuss the nature of faith from the Baptist Catechism, Q. 91, and Jimmy’s “brown privilege.” Baptist Catechism Q. 91 Q. What is faith in Jesus Christ? A. Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace, whereby we receive and rest upon him alone for salvation, as he is offered to us in the gospel. RESOURCES The Baptist Catechism A Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism by Benjamin Beddome Read Beddome’s Exposition online for free here ....
Fofo and Jojo talk through God’s love. Does God love everyone, or only his people? What are the implications. of how we understand God’s love?
Today we are meditating on Galatians 5:1.
Happy Memorial Day, suckas! The guys are back to talk through Q. 90 of the Baptist Catechism. How do faith, repentance, and the use of the means of grace relate to our freedom from wrath and security in Christ? Baptist Catechism Q. 90 Q. What doth God require of us that we may escape his wrath and curse, due to us for sin? A. To escape the wrath and curse of God due to us for sin, God requireth of us faith in Jesus Christ, repentance unto life,1with the diligent use of all the outward means wh...
Joe and Jimmy bring on their friend David Koch to talk about the value of productivity, and five principles for being more effective in our lives and ministries. David is a smart, funny, and gifted brother we love to listen to, whether it’s about pro wrestling, geek culture, productivity, or the gospel. This is a really good conversation that runs a full hour. Plus, Jimmy bores everyone with the one time Joe might have been wrong. BONUS: Guess the “bad” word David said. REFERENCES AND RECOMMENDA...
Jimmy and Joe get into a discussion sin and what every sin deserves. What are the different ways in which we sin, and how can they all deserve God’s wrath, in this life and the next, if some sins are more heinous than others? Plus, one of Jimmy’s kids won an award at his school. It’s a sweet story. Baptist Catechism Q. 89 Q. What doth every sin deserve? A. Every sin deserveth God’s wrath and curse, both in this life and that which is to come. RESOURCES The Baptist Catechism A Scriptural Expositi...
Joe and Jimmy discuss how our church determines what songs we sing and what songs we omit. How do we handle a song with solid lyrics written by a someone who doesn’t have solid theology? Would Redeemer Fellowship ever sing a Bethel song? Plus, Jimmy preached the truth of Scripture, and maybe a myth.
Jimmy and Joe jump back into the Baptist Catechism to discuss sin and whether or not some sins are more heinous than other sins. Plus, we talk Nickleback and Creed. And Joe's horrible piercings. Ok, this one is mostly banter. Baptist Catechism Q. 88 Q. Are all transgressions of the law equally heinous? A. Some sins in themselves, and by reason of several aggravations, are more heinous in the sight of God than others. RESOURCES The Baptist Catechism A Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechi...
Joe and Jimmy open up the mailbag to talk through the church’s obsession with “masculinity,” time management in ministry, COVID conflict in churches, critiquing conservatives, and regional conferences. In a hurry? Skip the banter by jumping to the 12:20 mark.
Today it's available for everyone! So, what are we doing? Today, we are meditating on Galatians 2:21.
Here we go again, on our own. Going down the only road we’ve ever known. Or something like that. The guys discuss the 10 commandments, again, thinking through their value and why Christians should be very familiar with them.
Joe and Jimmy discuss the sermon stealing, preaching plagiarism, or whatever you want to call it when a pastor takes someone else’s sermon and preaches it like it’s their own. When does a preacher need to cite his sources? What if a preacher has permission to preach someone else’s sermon? What are the consequences of sermon stealing? REFERENCES Zach Stewart’s Plagiarzed Sermon
Joe and Jimmy discuss the preface to the ten commandments, where God says, “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.” What do these words mean for the people of God as they hear his law? How does this impact the way Christians today hear the commands of God? See the Baptist Catechism, Questions 48, and 49 . RESOURCES The Baptist Catechism A Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism by Benjamin Beddome Read Beddome’s Exposition online for...
Joe and Jimmy welcome Dave DeHaan, from Word Partners , to the podcast to talk about training church leaders to rightly interpret and preach the word of God, who can then train others to do the same. We love how God is using Word Partners, and we love Dave, He’s a solid brother who is passionate about the truth and the church. This is a great conversation we know you will benefit from. Plus, we cover Jimmy’s special tooth brushing regimen.
The guys are back talking through the moral law from questions 46 and 47 from the Baptist Catechism. Why is love for God and neighbor the summation of the law and how does this work to move God’s people to obey? RESOURCES The Baptist Catechism A Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism by Benjamin Beddome Read Beddome’s Exposition online for free here ....
Jimmy and Joe invited pastor and author Will Basham to the podcast to talk about his new book, Rural Mission: Insights From A Rural Church Planter . Why has the rural mission field been neglected by so many church planting agencies? What are some unique challenges in ministering in rural America? How do you know if you are a good fit for ministry in the rural context? Be sure to pick up Will’s book, Rural Mission , and check out Rural Church Voices , a collaboration of leaders who care deeply fo...
The guys talk about the “moral law,” and how Jimmy rolls with his celebrity friends. The Baptist Catechism, Question 45 Q. What did God at first reveal to man for the rule of his obedience? A. The rule which God at first revealed to man for his obedience, was the moral law. RESOURCES The Baptist Catechism A Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism by Benjamin Beddome Read Beddome’s Exposition online for free here ....
Today the JoFo open the mailbag, and a can of worms, when they discuss maintaining humility and passion in preaching, why Redeemer has communion before the sermon, and using people’s preferred pronouns.
