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.
Jimmy and Joe were prompted to talk about fundamentalists and fake calvinists on the internet. What is a fundamentalist? How was the term changed it's meaning over the years. Who are these modern "fundies" and what danger do they pose? How should we interact with these types?
Jimmy and Joe invited long-time friend Steve McCoy to sit down and talk about fatherhood. Steve is a professional Content Strategist with Mission Group, has years of experience as a pastor, and even more experience as a Father. When these three get together it gets a little crazy, but the conversation about being a father will prove to be truly encouraging. Plus, what happens when the Fire Department shows up in them middle of a podcast recording? Listen to find out.
Joe and Jimmy kick off the new year with a new emphasis on Biblical Theology. What is Biblical Theology and how is it different from Systematic Theology? What’s the value of biblical theology, and where should someone start if they are new to it? Plus, Joe challenges Jimmy on the book of Hezekiah.
Happy New Year, suckas! Almost. As Jimmy and Joe wrap up 2017 they sit down to talk about the idea of resolutions. Earlier this year the guys covered Resolutions and Repentance , but in this episode they talk about what makes a resolution good. But first, just for fun, they walk through some of the "resolutions" passed by the Southern Baptist Convention. Some are a bit crazy. Some are good. You can search all the resolutions passed by the SBC here . You ready for the new Doctrine and Devotion we...
Merry Christmas, suckas! Jimmy and Joe invite you to gather around the Christmas Tree and listen in to a reading of Charles Spurgeon's, The Incarnation: The Heart of the Gospel . We hope you enjoy this short Christmas episode, and that this last week of 2017 is fun and fruitful as you follow the Lord into 2018. Please Note: Our website will be offline for a day or two between December 30 and 31st. Our podcast feed will work without interruption during these dates. January 1, 2018 will feature th...
The guys are hanging at the local cigar shop talking through the idea of "living today in light of the future," and offer 8 principles for making the most of our time now in preparation for the tomorrow. Take Inventory Define Your Purpose Clarify Your Goals Take Change Seriously Establish Priorities Implement Rhythms Start Small Repeat
Joe and Jimmy regroup after the spider incident from last episode to interact with an email from a listener and the idea of the "Jethro Principle." What is the Jethro Principle, and is it a good thing? Why do the guys like smaller churches that only have a few hundred members? When does Redeemer Fellowship send out church planters? What would the leadership do if God wanted to grow the church beyond our conceived ideal number? Tune in to find out! Plus, a “Rapture Ready Money Back Guarantee” for...
Jimmy and Joe sit down to record an episode on "giving to the church", but they also decided to try out Uber Eats. So there is an Italian Beef intermission. Why are some pastors uneasy teaching on giving? Should pastors receive a salary from the church? Is an "offering" biblical? How much should members give to their church? What should the offering go toward? Plus, Joe's arachnophobia is on full display.
The guys are back in the US and ready to talk about the realms of the sacred and secular. Should Christians see everything as "sacred?" Or is there an appropriate realm that we live in that could be considered secular? The guys talk through the basics of "two kingdom" theology and land over there with Horton and Kline.
Joe and Jimmy wrap up the New Zealand Acts 29 Conference with one more live recording of Doctrine and Devotion. In this episode the guys discuss ten practical ways to exercise love for our brothers and sisters in Christ. Plus, Jimmy exaggerates about NZ burgers, and the guys eat Satanic pizza.
In this episode Joe and Jimmy sit down with pastor Michael Beck of Gracenet Church , NZ to talk about the issue of worldliness. We hear Michael share a bit about his testimony, and then the guys get into what worldliness is and is not. This episode was recorded live at the Acts 29 New Zealand Conference in November 2017.
While at the Doctrine and Devotion Conference in New Zealand this year Jimmy and Joe sat down with Pastor Nick Clevely of Covenant Grace Baptist Church (Timaru, New Zealand) to talk about the cult in his back yard and what he and his church were led to do about it. After you hear this story we hope you will be encouraged to preach the gospel and love the lost with works of grace following your words of grace.
The guys sat down with Dr. Jim Renihan at the Acts 29/Doctrine and Devotion Conference. Dr. Renihan is President and Professor of Historical Theology at IRBS Seminary . On this episode Joe and Jimmy ask Dr. Renihan, "What are the most important themes and doctrines related to creation?" Plus, Jimmy causes cultural confusion in New Zealand, and Joe gets top billing over Dr. Joel Beeke.
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! In this episode, recorded before their trip to New Zealand, Jimmy and Joe discuss the elder candidacy process at Redeemer Fellowship. How are potential elders identified at Redeemer? How are specific men chosen to be elder candidates, and what does our elder candidacy consist of? If our process “hard,” or “robust?” Does Jimmy procrastinate? Will he ever finish his elder candidacy? Let’s find out. GO!
Joe and Jimmy sit down after preaching to talk about the "church planting green light". Specifically, they cover four essentials a church planter must have a grasp on before they are ready to sent out to plant. What is "calling", and what does it have to do with aptness for church planting? How does "context" play a role in one's readiness to plant? What does it mean to have "clarity" concerning the specific church someone desires to start? Why is "collaboration" so important in church planting?...
Jimmy and Joe bring back Pastor Pat to talk about pastoral care. Pat is one of our closest friends, and someone we love to work along side in the ministry at Redeemer Fellowship. Pat is the "Community Life Pastor" at Redeemer and the official babysitter of the Jofo. What is the nature of pastoral care? how do churches get it wrong? What should pastors be prioritizing in their shepherding of the people?
Joe and Jimmy and back, talking about the "communion of the saints." What is the communion of the saints? How is this different than simple community? What are the privileges and responsibilities in this communion?
Joe and Jimmy are ready to talk "thanksgiving", but first have to take some time to enjoy their recent victory in Canasta over Pastor Pat and Member Justin. This episode isn't a conversation about the holiday, but the spiritual practice of thanksgiving. What is thanksgiving, and why is it so important? If it's supposed to be an essential part of the Christian faith, why is it often lacking in our lives?
Today Jimmy and Joe talk to Pastor Tyler Drewitz, one of the planters of Ridgeline Church in Salt Lake City, UT, about the various roles of pastors and his new ministry MyXP . What is the difference between a Lead Pastor, an Executive Pastor, and an Associate Pastor, and why is there a need for different kinds of leaders among elders?
Today Jimmy and Joe discuss the "the priesthood of all believers." In what way are all Christians called priests, and what does it call us to do? How can this doctrine go wrong in the local church? Plus, Jimmy cries, and Joe is right—for once.
The Jofo continue their celebration of the Reformation and get into "semper reformanda". You thought they were done with the Latin phrases? Not yet. What does semper reformanda mean? Where does it come from? How do we get it wrong? What does it mean for us today?
The guys are back, talking through the issue of discouragement. Where does discouragement come from? Is it ever helpful? What are the different ways we should deal with our discouragement? Plus, Wonder Twin Power and why the guys don't get the "call back."
Joe and Jimmy wrap up the Reformation 500 series while sitting in the car. All Christians seem to embrace "the glory of God" as the be all, end all, ultimate purpose of all things. But what does it mean in the context of salvation? How do we glorify God? Plus, Jimmy is a baby.
Joe and Jimmy are really short on time this week so they recorded an episode while running errands in Joe's car on a very rainy day. Up on today's episode, " sola fide " or "faith alone." What is faith, and how does it differ from simple knowledge or an assent to facts? Plus Joe helps the Reformed tradition understand faith, and Jimmy quotes DC Talk.
The guys are back talking "sola gratia" as they continue their Five Solas series for the Reformation 500 celebration. How is "grace alone" in jeopardy in our evangelical churches? How does the grace of God alone free us to live lives of godliness?
Joe and Jimmy continue their series through the five solas and talk through “Solus Christus.” What is the basic meaning behind “Christ Alone”, and how high are the stakes with this doctrine? How do evangelicals drift into a practical denial of Solus Christus? Plus, more Jared Wilson quotes!
Jimmy and Joe kick off a five part series on the five "solas" of the Protestant Reformation. First up, "sola scriptura." Why is this the foundational principle of the Reformation? What should this doctrine mean for us as Christians and the local church? Plus, Jimmy's Latin, Spanish, and Italian accent show how beautiful language can be.
Joe and Jimmy are hanging on the back porch, enjoying the fall weather, and talking about “God’s decree.” What is the decree of God? How sovereign is God in the affairs of humanity? How does the Reformed tradition understand man’s responsibility for his own actions?
Joe and Jimmy are on the back porch enjoying the unseasonably warm weather talking about church revitalization. What needs to happen in a church that has become unhealthy, or is even dying? What must be addressed for church revitalization to become a reality in a local congregation? Plus, Jimmy tries to sell fake coaching on the pod.
Jimmy and Joe finally get to the issue of self-defense and justified violence. What was their experience of violence growing up? Is violence ever permissible or even necessary? What does the Scripture say about self-defense? What do the guys think about guns?
