Joy
Joe and Jimmy step into the subject of joy.Where does joy come from and how does it transcend our circumstances? What role does faith play in our afflictions? How can we find joy in the midst of our afflictions?
Jun 12, 2017•27 min
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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.
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Protestant Departure
Pastor Nick Batzig joins Jimmy and Joe to talk about the departure of Protestants to the Roman Catholic faith. Why do some leave baptist, Presbyterian, and other churches for the Greek Orthodox or Roman Catholic Church? Does it even matter? Trigger Warning: This is a decidedly protestant podcast and episode. Who is Nick Batzig? Nick is the Organizing Pastor of New Covenant Presbyterian Church in Richmond Hill, GA. He has written numerous articles for Tabletalk Magazine, Modern Reformation, Refor...
Jun 08, 2017•45 min
Christ-Centered Hermeneutics
Here he is! Pastor Nick Batzig is in the house with Joe and Jimmy to discuss Christ-centered hermeneutics. How does all of Scripture point us to Christ? How does Christ-centered interpretation go wrong? Don't forget to check out Pastor Nick's sermon on Luke 2:22-40 from his time at Redeemer Fellowship. Plus, Carmen ! Note: We had some audio difficulties that left is without a third quality mic. This left Jimmy sounding a bit rough. We will have this remedied quickly....
Jun 05, 2017•34 min
The Covenant of Works
Joe and Jimmy have a short but good conversation on the Covenant of Works. Is it biblical, or just a theological construct imposed on Scripture? Plus, Pat stops by to share some goodies he picked up at the 2017 Pipe & Tobacciana Show.
Jun 01, 2017•21 min
1689 Federalism
The guys are hanging out on the back porch of the church discussing 1689 Federalism while the youth play kick ball in the background. If 1689 federalism is essentially old-school baptist covenant theology, how is it different from other forms of baptist covenant theology and how does it differ from paedobaptist covenant theology? This is just a simple introduction, and Joe and Jimmy want to encourage you to check out the resources listed below to go deeper. Plus, screaming kids who can't run or ...
May 29, 2017•28 min
The Jealousy of God
Jimmy is out of the country, being all fancy, while Joe stays local. Faithful. Missional. But we still have fresh pod for you, and today the guys talk about the "jealousy of God." Most of us think of jealousy as a bad thing, but is there a good form of jealousy? What makes jealousy bad? In what sense is God a "jealous God" and how should this impact our faith? Plus, the guys admit they sometimes Facetime in the morning–shirts off.
May 25, 2017•33 min
Reprobation
Joe and Jimmy get into the controversial subject of "reprobation" while chilling on the back porch of the church. What is reprobation? Is it the same thing as "double predestination?" Check it out and let us now what you think.
May 22, 2017•28 min
Man's Chief End
The guys are hanging out and talking about "man's chief end." What does it mean to glorify God and enjoy him forever? How do we glorify and enjoy God in the experiences of this life? Plus, Jimmy keeps making empty promises.
May 18, 2017•43 min
Why Pastors Cheat
The guys are on the back porch at Joe's place and they get into issues of fallen pastors, specifically why pastors wind up having extramarital affairs. Where does an affair begin, and is there a way out that honors God? Plus, Jimmy threatens Joe's youngest son.
May 15, 2017•47 min
Cooperation
The guys set up on Joe's back porch to discuss the baptist (and biblical) principle of cooperation. What is the value of joining with other churches to fulfill the great commission? Why do the guys like the SBC and Acts 29? What makes cooperation difficult? Is it worth it?
May 11, 2017•32 min
Does God Change His Mind?
Jimmy remembers to hit "record" on this episode where he and Joe talk about the plans and purposes of God. Specifically, does God change his mind in response to our prayers? In short, nope. But if we can't change God's mind, why bother praying? Listen in to the conversation regarding the nature and character of God and the place and purpose of prayer.
May 08, 2017•29 min
Advice on Dating
Joe and Jimmy talk about dating. Yep, dating . Is it a bad idea? What is it? Can it be done well? Do Reformed Baptists date? Heck, yeah they do. Or, at least some of us do. Plus, Joe makes fun of Jimmy's soft, and slowly disappearing teeth.
May 04, 2017•31 min
Top 5 Most Influential Books
Jimmy and Joe throw up the mics to talk about "top five" most influential books (outside of Scripture) that have helped them in their understanding of God, the gospel, and the Christian life.
May 01, 2017•43 min
Gossip
The guys sit down in Joe's garage to talk about the problem of gossip. What is gossip? What's the big deal? How can we stop ourselves from engaging in it, and how should we deal with gossip when we encounter it?
Apr 27, 2017•36 min
State of the Podcast
Joe and Jimmy wanted to talk about the podcast itself in this episode, answering common questions about what we're doing. How much time to the guys put into the podcast each week? What needs to change? Where are we headed with this thing? and more.
Apr 24, 2017•38 min
The Billy Graham Rule
The guys are recording in the local cigar shop again, and Joe surprises Jimmy by jumping into a subject without any warning: The Billy Graham Rule. Is it a good practice for pastors and leaders to meet with women alone, or should they have a rule against the practice to protect themselves and others? Plus, Joe rants against men wearing "short pants."
Apr 20, 2017•29 min
Gospel, Youth, and Jaquelle Crowe
The guys were honored (even if they didn't act like it) to have Jaquelle Crowe on the podcast. She and her co-host for the Age of Minority podcast (who happens to be her dad, Sean) were passing through town on their way down to The Gospel Coalition Conference and decided to stop in for a visit. Jaquelle is a 19 year old speaker and writer who's first book, This Changes Everything: How the Gospel Transforms the Teen Years , is now out. After The Crowes and the Jofo had lunch at Portillos they sat...
Apr 17, 2017•36 min
Spiritual Disciplines
An email from Jon Moffitt of the Theocast podcast led to an episode on "spiritual disciplines." What are spiritual disciplines? Do spiritual disciplines lead us away from the means of grace or into them? How does sanctification connect to spiritual disciplines. In this episode the guys reference and recommend Dr. Don Whitney's book, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life .
Apr 13, 2017•34 min
Does God Hear The Prayers of Unbelievers?
Joe and Jimmy sit down to have a casual, but biblical, chat about whether or not God answers the prayers of unbelievers. He certainly "hears" every prayer, but who has the ear of God? And what would it mean if God did answer the prayer of the unregenerate? And what about those passages that seem to say God doesn't always hear the prayers of his own people? Plus, Jimmy breaks the news to Joe: Redeemer is not a megachurch.
Apr 10, 2017•35 min
Bibles
Joe and Jimmy talk about bibles. What translation do they prefer? What's their go-to Bible? Do they preach from a special bible? What about those super expensive Bibles? And the real problem with the KJV— unicorns . Plus, the guys talk about their favorite movie theater.
Apr 06, 2017•32 min
Porn
Warning: Today's episode contains material that is mature in nature, and may not be appropriate for all audiences. Joe and Jimmy throw up the mics to talk through the issue of pornography. What is pornography, and why do we need to talk about it? What are the effects of porn on individuals, families, and the world? Is there a way out of porn?
Apr 03, 2017•46 min
Silence and Solitude - Bonus Episode
Bonus! Joe and Jimmy take on the generally neglected spiritual discipline of silence and solitude. You'll get a more thorough treatment of this subject by reading Donald Whitney's book, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life .
Apr 01, 2017•33 min
When Preaching Goes Bad
Joe and Jimmy continue their conversation on "when worship goes bad" but focus specifically on preaching. When does preaching go bad? What makes for good preaching? What can we do when sitting under bad preaching?
Mar 30, 2017•38 min
When Worship Goes Bad
Jimmy and Joe talk about the danger of leveraging entertainment in worship. What is corporate worship? Is the regulative principle really a thing? And how is entertainment at odds with worship?
Mar 27, 2017•35 min
Frienship Revisited
Joe and Jimmy decided to talk more about friendship to get to a deeper and more practical level. What is friendship? What's the difference between worldly friendships and biblical friendships? What do friends do for each other? How do we seek out healthy friendships if we find ourselves alone? Plus, Jimmy finds out something about Joe he never knew. Follow Up: Joe says Logan was a major disappointment. Jimmy thought it was okay.
Mar 23, 2017•56 min
Traditionalism
Joe and Jimmy finally talk about something called, "traditionalism." Traditionalism is a theological movement in the Southern Baptist Convention that is openly anti-Calvinistic. The guys wanted to jump into this topic because of the increasing online volume of this particular group, and some of the dangerous statements made in Traditionalists' Statement on soteriology. Is Traditionalism really the traditional Southern Baptist theology? Do they only disagree with Calvinism, or do they take issue ...
Mar 20, 2017•42 min
Best Friends Forever
Jimmy and Joe were sort of provoked into a discussion on friendship, and "best friends" in particular in light of an article by Kelley Needham called, " More Than BFFs " The guys work through the "warning signs" of a dangerous friendship and find themselves to be guilty. Be sure to head over to Desiring God to read the article . Plus, Jimmy's backyard and Goldschläger....
Mar 16, 2017•40 min
On The Block with Doug Logan
Here it is: the exclusive interview with Pastor Doug Logan of Epiphany Camden . Jimmy was in Philly on business and was able to sit down with Pastor Doug to talk about his new book , church life in Camden, and the power and the gospel. Plus, Joe is discouraged, and Jimmy has a difficult time at the tattoo convention.
Mar 13, 2017•1 hr 29 min
Unhealthy Churches
Jimmy and Joe are back in the Dojo , hanging with some friends, to talk about unhealthy churches. What are some common signs of an unhealthy church? Is there a time when members should leave a church, and if so how should they go about it?
Mar 09, 2017•35 min
The Puritans
Joe and Jimmy talk about the Puritans. Who were they? What were they all about? What are the common misconceptions about them? What's the value of reading the Puritans, and what are some of Jimmy and Joe's favorites? Plus, horror movies, George Romero, and zombie mythology.
Mar 06, 2017•36 min
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