The guys are back to talk a bit more about the coronavirus outbreak and the local church. Many of us are dealing with businesses closing, working from home, being laid off of work, churches suspending services, social distancing, isolation, lack of fellowship, and loneliness. How can we walk through this faithfully as Christians? How can the church continue to serve her members? What does our theology say to our current situation? Plus, Joe is a quitter, and Jimmy holds out on Joe. Contending fo...
Mar 19, 2020•44 min
Happy Monday, er’ybody! Jimmy and Joe are back to talk about the 1689 Confession and authority in the local church. What authority do elders have, and what authority does the congregation have? Did JMac The Lesser actually say “congregationalism is satanic?” For more of the guys' thoughts on church discipline listen to the 2016 episode on Church Discipline. Plus, the Southwest Conference in Texas on March 21st is still on! If you’re registered, wash your hands and bring your extra toilet paper—w...
Mar 16, 2020•25 min
The guys planned on releasing this next week, but decided the issue is worth sharing now. And, besides—you listeners deserve a bonus episode! So here are Joe’s and Jimmy’s thoughts on the coronavirus and church service cancellation. Some churches are canceling Sunday services, others are not. Who is right? Who is wrong? The Doctrine and Devotion Annual Conference Doctrine and Devotion's fourth annual conference is Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19, 2020 in St. Charles, IL. Our them...
Mar 14, 2020•23 min
Joe is back from teaching his son to drive, and Jimmy is waking up just in time to talk about the act of confession. What is gospel-centered confession and how is it different from the Roman Catholic sacrament of confession? What does confession accomplish, and how do we do it well? THE 2020 DOCTRINE AND DEVOTION CONFERENCE Doctrine and Devotion's fourth annual conference is Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19, 2020 in St. Charles, IL. Our theme for this two-day conference is Covenan...
Mar 12, 2020•39 min
The guys talk through the 1689 Confession, Chapter 26 paragraph 6, on the calling of the saints, the evidence of faith, and our ministry to one another in the church. Plus, Jimmy drinks English grandma tea, and Joe is stuck in the 80s. 2020 ANNUAL CONFERENCE Doctrine and Devotion's fourth annual conference is Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19, 2020 in St. Charles, IL. Our theme for this two-day conference is Covenant Theology: God's Promises for God's People. Dr. Sam Renihan will b...
Mar 09, 2020•30 min
Today Jimmy and Joe cover a lot of ground, discussing Joe’s trip to a recent Acts 29 meeting, answering listener emails about church plant poaching, preaching practices, and more. They also read their most negative reviews on iTunes. Plus, Joe is the worst at traveling. The 2020 Annual Conference Doctrine and Devotion's fourth annual conference is Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19, 2020 in St. Charles, IL. Our theme for this two-day conference is Covenant Theology: God's Promises f...
Mar 05, 2020•46 min
Joe and Jimmy have heard your cries and today they are giving you what you want. Steve McCoy is on the pod’ to join a discussion about the local church, how Jesus calls the elect, what it means to be called out of the world, and what is it that Jesus calls us to? Plus, Joe and Jimmy survive a fight.
Mar 02, 2020•27 min
The guys sit down to discuss the Southern Baptist Convention—what’s good, and what’s bad. They’ve done this a few times (here and here, for example), but this is a response to questions about where the JoFo lands on some current controversies. It is sure to not satisfy everyone. What is good in the SBC, and what’s wrong in the SBC? LIsten up! REFERENCES The Convictional Cooperation of the Southern Baptist Convention by Al Mohler Interesting Times and Changing Times in the SBC, by Tom Ascol OUR S...
Feb 27, 2020•40 min
Jimmy and Joe talk about Jesus, the Pope, and the antichrist. Does the 1689 Confession really say the pope is the antichrist? Yes it does. What does the JoFo say? Where does the bible explicitly teach about antichrist and antichrists? How does the church fight against these antichrists? Plus, Jimmy is having a bad hair day. Listeners are encouraged to tag Jimmy on social media and recommend to him their favorite hair care products. OUR SPONSOR The New American Standard has long been recognized a...
Feb 24, 2020•30 min
Joe and Jimmy were honored to have dr. Joanne Jung on the podcast to talk about her books and the Puritan practice of “conference.” Dr. Jung, or “JJ” as Jimmy calls her, is the Associate Dean of Online Education and Faculty Development, and Associate Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies at Biola University. She is the author of Knowing Grace: Cultivating a Lifestyle of Godliness, Godly Conversation: Rediscovering the Puritan Practice of Conference, and The Lost Discipline of Conversatio...
Feb 20, 2020•37 min
Joe and Jimmy are back, trying to figure out their new recording equipment. They discuss ecclesiology: how sone churches are better than others, but that all churches, even the healthiest ones, are “subject to mixture and error.” And that some “churches” are not churches at all. Nevertheless, the church of Jesus Christ will persevere and grow until our Lord returns. Plus, the guys recommend a few books on ecclesiology. Recommended Reading The Church by Edmund Clowney, Manual of Church Order by J...
Feb 17, 2020•26 min
The guys were asked to interact with an article by Pastor Carey Nieuwhof called, 5 Signs Your Church is Becoming Irrelevant. While the guys ultimately believe that what demonstrates the relevance of a local church is the biblical message and mission of the church, Joe and Jimmy weigh in on how Carey might be right and wrong in his article. OUR SPONSOR Zondervan is honored to continue its long-standing relationship with the Lockman Foundation in publishing the New American Standard Bible. Startin...
Feb 13, 2020•34 min
The guys step into Chapter 26 of the 1689 Confession to discuss the the “catholic” church and the local church as comprised of “regenerate members.” How should the doctrine of the “catholic” church impact our heart for the church? What does regenerate church membership mean and why does it matter? OUR SPONSOR Zondervan is honored to continue its long-standing relationship with the Lockman Foundation in publishing the New American Standard Bible. Starting this month, Zondervan is delighted to pub...
Feb 10, 2020•22 min
Though only a small portion of our content addresses current controversies, when it is particularly relevant to us, or the church we serve, we jump in and talk it out. On this bonus episode we discuss the recent change in the Acts 29 Network. Steve Timmis (CEO) is out, and Christianity Today published an article on this transition, including accusations against the leadership of Timmis. Joe and Jimmy try to keep it real while addressing these accusations and the related issues in general. For al...
Feb 08, 2020•32 min
Joe surprises Jimmy with an unplanned topic to discuss. The guys revisit “friendship” and talk through what brings people together to be friends. Do “opposites” make for good friends? What are the important connection points among friends? How do we cultivate new friendships and evaluate our current friendships? OUR SPONSOR The New American Standard has long been recognized as the gold standard among word-for-word translations. Zondervan is honored to continue its long-standing relationship with...
Feb 06, 2020•29 min
Jimmy is out of town—again. But we banked some episodes to keep you flush with fresh pod! Today, Jimmy and Joe are back on the subject of marriage, discussing the 1689 Confession, Chapter 25 paragraphs 3-4. Is a non-Christian marriage a legitimate marriage? What makes a Christian marriage unique? What marriages are forbidden? OUR SPONSOR The New American Standard has long been recognized as the gold standard among word-for-word translations. Zondervan is honored to continue its long-standing rel...
Feb 03, 2020•26 min
People love them some social media. 79% of American adults spend an average of 3 hours a day on social media, and those numbers are increasing. But a lot of us experience discouragement, anxiety, or frustration because of what goes down on various platforms. Joe and Jimmy walk through some of the common reasons for social media discouragement, and offer some some advice for dealing with it. We are Giving Away 2 ESV Bibles with Creeds and Confessions We are excited be give away two of the Black, ...
Jan 30, 2020•38 min
The JoFo is back in the 1689 Confession talking through Chapter 25 on marriage. Is a document written over 300 years ago still relevant when it speaks on marriage? What is the purpose of marriage? Does marriage make a person whole? Are singles somehow incomplete apart from this sacred bond? DOCTRINE AND DEVOTION IS COMING TO TEXAS! Our Southwest Conference is going down on Saturday, March 21 at 10:00 a.m. in Burleson, TX at Graceview Baptist Church. Our theme for this one-day micro conference is...
Jan 27, 2020•34 min
Joe and Jimmy are back and offer up a real episode on the discipline of silence and solitude. Yes, back in 2017 we published an April Fool’s joke that some of you fell for. Forget that. This is the real deal. Is solitude a biblical discipline? Why does it matter, and how should we do it? We encourage you to pick up Don Whitney’s book, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life to go deeper. DOCTRINE AND DEVOTION IS COMING TO TEXAS! Our Southwest Conference is going down on Saturday, March 21 a...
Jan 23, 2020•40 min
Jimmy is back from Vegas and Joe is just back—without going to Vegas and seeing UFC 246. Today they discuss chapter 24 of the 1689 Confession on "The Civil Magistrate” or our governing authorities. How should Christians view their country’s government? Did God appoint President Trump to office? What keeps us from idolizing political parties or candidates? DOCTRINE AND DEVOTION IS COMING TO TEXAS! Our Southwest Conference is going down on Saturday, March 21 at 10:00 a.m. in Burleson, TX at Gracev...
Jan 20, 2020•32 min
Joe and Jimmy answer a listener’s email about 1 Cor. 11:14 and Paul’s statement, “Does not nature itself teach you that if a man wears long hair it is a disgrace for him.” Is long hair inherently feminine? Does the Bible allow long hair for men? How long is too long? What is really at issue here? Plus, Joe teases his appearance on the Babylon Bee Podcast. DOCTRINE AND DEVOTION IS COMING TO TEXAS! Our Southwest Conference is going down on Saturday, March 21 at 10:00 a.m. in Burleson, TX at Gracev...
Jan 16, 2020•33 min
The JoFo is back to wrap up chapter 23 of the 1689 Confession on Oaths and Vows. It’s a fun and hopefully helpful convo on when and how to “swear” for the truth and the glory of God. Plus, Joe makes stuff up about Willy Nelson, and Jimmy believes it. For those interested you can check out the new sermon series from Redeemer, God Is, featured at a dedicated microsite (thanks Pastor Brian for putting that together). DOCTRINE AND DEVOTION IS COMING TO TEXAS! Our Southwest Conference is going down o...
Jan 13, 2020•25 min
Jimmy and Joe have a conversation about the tough parts of 2019, and their hopes for 2020. Plus, Joe gets Jimmy to share the worst day of his life—which happened veery recently. DOCTRINE AND DEVOTION IS COMING TO TEXAS! Our Southwest Conference is going down on Saturday, March 21 at 10:00 a.m. in Burleson, TX at Graceview Baptist Church. Our theme for this one-day micro conference is Contending for the Gospel: Protecting Orthodoxy and Promoting Unity. Joe Thorn and Jimmy Fowler will teach four s...
Jan 09, 2020•29 min
Happy New Year, suckas! The guys are back and jump right into chapter 23 of the 1689 Confession on Lawful Oaths and Vows. Well, they get into it after Jimmy accuses Joe of being a progressive, liberal, new ager. What is a lawful oath? How do we square oath keeping with the words of Jesus that seem to forbid it? And what is a the oath Joe and Jimmy value at Redeemer Fellowship? DOCTRINE AND DEVOTION IS COMING TO TEXAS! Our Southwest Conference is going down on Saturday, March 21 at 10:00 a.m. in ...
Jan 06, 2020•24 min
Joe and Jimmy wrap up 2019 with a quick reflection on a prayer from The Valley of Vision, “New Year.” Plus, resolutions, repentance, and resources. Valley of Vision from Banner of Truth Joe’s Guide for The Valley of Vision A Praying Life by Paul Miller Praying the Bible by Don Whitney Get all the links and show notes for this episodes at www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/newyear2019
Dec 26, 2019•14 min
Merry Christmas, everybody! Joe and Jimmy meet up early in the morning to catch up, and talk about making the most of our Christmas gatherings by talking through Dr. Don Whitney’s article, 10 Questions to Ask at Your Christmas Gathering. Plus, Jimmy is leaving the country—again, and Joe slips into rant mode. Read Don's article here: https://www.crossway.org/articles/10-questions-to-ask-at-your-christmas-gathering/...
Dec 23, 2019•32 min
Jimmy and Joe are back to answer some questions from the mailbag. How should we deal with the combative hyper-conservative types who come after people with slander?When are sabbaticals for pastors too long? What do elder candidates do at Redeemer Fellowship? How should we think about the mental health of church members and the health of our local churches? Plus, Joe and Jimmy judge our listeners’ inability to write coherent emails.
Dec 19, 2019•39 min
Hot off of Jimmy’s third sermon on Sunday, the guys sit down to discuss worshipping the Lord on the Sabbath and wrap up chapter 22 of the 1689 Confession. Where does sabbath worship originate? Why do Christians worship on Sunday? How should we “keep” the sabbath today? Plus, Jimmy is wrong—again, and Joe is now publicly credited as Jimmy’s best friend. For all the show notes and links visit http://www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/16892278
Dec 16, 2019•34 min
Jimmy is back to talk about The Masked Singer, but Joe works hard at keeping him focused on the value of small groups, a Twitter conversation started by Pastor Steve Meister, and the puritan discipline of Holy Conference. Plus, Joe’s “thicket” made it onto the Babylon Bee, and Jimmy places extra burdens on members’ backs at Redeemer Fellowship. Get the book Godly Conversations by Joanne Jung for a deep dive into the puritan practice of “holy conference.” Get it. You won’t be disappointed. For al...
Dec 12, 2019•38 min
Jimmy and Joe are back to discuss the 1689 Confession on worship. This week it’s chapter 22, paragraph 6 on the “where” of worship, the “heart” of worship, and the “kinds” of worship acceptable to God. Plus, Jimmy preaches short sermons and Joe hates Baby Yoda.
Dec 09, 2019•31 min
