Correction: Joe and Jimmy incorrectly attributed a statement made on the Genevan Commons as directed at Aimee Byrd. This was actually directed toward another woman. We apologize for the mistake. As we now understand the comment and its intended target, we still believe it to be ungodly speech. The guys jump into the whole Aimee Byrd/Genevan Commons kerfuffle to talk about our speech, especially as leaders. What’s all the fuss? When does our complaint against one’s theology cross the line into an...
Jun 25, 2020•55 min
Joe and Jimmy are back to talk Lord’s Supper, the 1689 Confession. Why Isn’t the “body” and “blood” of Jesus a perpetual sacrifice? Plus, lots of chit chat. What do we expect? These guys miss each other. Be sure to pick up Richard Barcellos' great book, The Lord’s Supper as a Means of Grace: More Than a Memory. www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/1689302
Jun 22, 2020•22 min
The guys sit down to answer an email about annihilationism and why restarting worship is complicated. What’s the problem with a temporal hell and conditional immortality? And what’s the big change happening at Redeemer Fellowship? Check out Gavin Ortlund’s article, J. I. Packer on Why Annihilationism Is Wrong (at TGC) Get all the links and show notes at www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/annihilationism
Jun 18, 2020•32 min
The Jofo jumps into the subject of the Lord’s Supper (again), this time by looking at chapter 30, paragraph 1 of the 1689 Confession. When, where, and why do we observe the Lord’s Supper. Plus, Jimmy revisits a classic John Piper tweet. Be sure to pick up Richard Barcellos' great book, The Lord’s Supper as a Means of Grace: More Than a Memory. Get all the links and show notes by visiting www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/1689301
Jun 15, 2020•30 min
The bag-o-mail today covers some new terrain! Jimmy and Joe try to answer questions about the relationship between bigfoots, aliens, and demons, and the shooting of looters by store owners. They also get into Joe’s turn away from pedobaptism, and how to love people we may completely disagree with.
Jun 11, 2020•38 min
Joe and Jimmy wrap up chapter 29 of the 1689 Confession on baptism. Who are the proper candidates of baptism? Does mode matter? What about spontaneous baptisms? And what is the “Hell General,” and why does Joe love it?
Jun 08, 2020•25 min
Is the gospel the answer to racism? If so, how do those who reject Jesus also manage to reject racism? Would that mean that it’s impossible to be a Christian and be racist? How does the gospel undo racism and its root sins? Why and how should Christians fight against racism? Listen in to this bonus episode and share your thoughts with us online.
Jun 06, 2020•42 min
Last weekend Jimmy and Joe recorded their thoughts on the George Floyd murder, the subsequent protests, the riots, and the police. Plus, Joe was 12 years old the first time he was pulled over by the cops, and a listener calls Jimmy a “Pseudo-celebrity podcast wife.”
Jun 04, 2020•44 min
The guys are back on baptism from the 1689 Confession, chapter 29, paragraph 1. What does baptism symbolize? Why is the greek word for baptism “transliterated?” Why is baptism not an “outward sign of an inward commitment?” Plus, while recording this episode Jimmy gets a text from listener Hunter announcing his newborn son! Let’s encourage Hunter to name his son after one of the cohost of the podcast! hit him up to point him to the right host’s name on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bond_1689....
Jun 01, 2020•24 min
Today’s bag-o-mail includes: How can a pastor have a good reputation with the world when the world is set against the truth? Is there any value in the illustrations commonly used to teach children about our triune God? Are we changing the Doctrine and Devotion theme song? Does this podcast make men better husbands?
May 28, 2020•23 min
Jimmy and Joe talk through chapter 28 of the 1689 Confession and the two ordinances Jesus gave the church. Why only two ordinances? Why don’t we see foot-washing as an ordinance? Plus, Joe has to apologize to a friend for going ham on the foot-washing thing. Listen in and you’ll understand. Get all the links and show notes at www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/168928
May 25, 2020•20 min
The guys are back on “the communion of the saints” and the 1689 Confession. What is it that we are called to do in the act of fellowship/communion, and with whom do we have such communion? What is a “saint by profession,” and is the 1689 anti-communism? Get all the links and show notes for this episode at www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/1689272
May 18, 2020•36 min
Jimmy and Joe take today’s episode to open up a bag-o-mail and answer some listeners’ questions. Like, how does a diverse elder board handle disagreements and avoid division? What makes a baptism acceptable or unacceptable? And, what about all those hot conspiracy theories Christians are sharing online? Get all the show notes and links at www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/bagomail
May 14, 2020•47 min
Earbuds in, volume up! The Jofo is back talking through “the communion of the saints” with some thoughts on the 1689 Confession Chapter 27, paragraph 1. How does our fellowship with Christ lead to a fellowship with other believers? What should our fellowship with one another consist of? Plus, the guys remember Pastor Darrin Patrick, his friendship and ministry. For all the show notes and links visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/1689271
May 11, 2020•26 min
We are honored to have Dane Ortlund back on the podcast to discuss his new book, Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers. This conversation is sure to encourage you, and the book will do even more for your soul. Be sure to get a copy and make this your next read! Christians know what Jesus Christ has done—but who is he? What is his deepest heart for his people, weary and faltering on their journey toward heaven? Jesus said he is “gentle and lowly in heart.” This book refl...
May 07, 2020•42 min
BONUS EPISODE: Joe and Jimmy and joined by The Great Dane, Dane Ortlund, to talk about bible translations. Why makes Bible translation so difficult? What makes for a good English language translation of the scripture? Why does the ESV stand out among other English translations of the Bible? What are are some other good English translations? This is an informative, encouraging, and fun conversation. Plus, Jimmy has "Trump eyes." Dane is the chief publishing officer and Bible publisher at Crossway...
May 05, 2020•29 min
Jimmy and Joe are back to talk through the 1689 Confession on the local church and accountability within networks, conventions, and denominations. Plus, is Joe adopting a deaf dog?
May 04, 2020•32 min
Today Jimmy and Joe kick back and have a conversation about how they place boundaries around the media their kids take in, and what principles they want their children to keep in mind as they watch, read, or listen to movies, tv, and music. OUR SPONSOR The ministry landscape is changing. More and more, pastors need to be equipped with rigorous theological training as well as job skills to make a living where God has called you. That’s why Southeastern Seminary has created the M.Div.-M.B.A. in ju...
Apr 30, 2020•31 min
The guys talk about conflict in the church, and praying for other churches, all from Chapter 26 of the 1689 Confession. How should we not react to a problem we have with another member in the church? And what does prayer for other churches look like? Plus, Jimmy has traveling pants, doesn’t know who Keith Green is, and received a Trump flag in the mail. Jump to the 6:30 mark to skip the banter. OUR SPONSOR The ministry landscape is changing. More and more, pastors need to be equipped with rigoro...
Apr 27, 2020•32 min
Today Joe and Jimmy answer some listener email. What do the guys think about church leaders who are protesting state orders regarding the quarantine? When does our not meeting together as local churches in the current crisis become “forsaking” the assembly? Would house churches be a better missional approach in expensive city contexts than a more “traditional” approach? Plus, more questions and Joe freestyles. OUR SPONSOR The ministry landscape is changing. More and more, pastors need to be equi...
Apr 23, 2020•31 min
Happy quarantine! On this episode Jimmy and Joe talk through the benefits of belonging to a local church from the 1689 Confession. Where do we see church “membership” in Scripture? What are the “privileges” of membership? What’s a “censure,” and why does a local church practice church discipline? REFERENCES Through the Westminster Confession, Chad Van Dixhoorn On Church Membership (Doctrine and Devotion) On Church Discipline (Doc trine and Devotion) Tony Doppke preaching at Redeemer Fellowship t...
Apr 20, 2020•44 min
Joe and Jimmy have another conversation about The Lord’s Supper in connection with the article we just released call, Virtual Communion. Because the context in which the Lord’s Supper was observed in the first century was when local churches gathered together, and because of the warnings and actions of God against those who partake of the ordinance in an unworthy manner, and because of God’s charge to leaders to exercise oversight and discipline during the observance of this ordinance, it is onl...
Apr 16, 2020•33 min
The guys discuss preaching from The 1689 Confession. What are the preacher’s devotional habit? Instant preaching? Training preachers? What is preaching? Plus, Steve McCoy is a meteorologist. OUR SPONSOR Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary believes that theological education is best done in partnership with the local church. Southeastern’s EQUIP Network empowers churches and ministry organizations to offer accredited and accessible courses to students from the highest level of theological t...
Apr 13, 2020•29 min
Today the guys read some Lewis Bayly to encourage those who are suffering. Bayly’s 10 meditations to comfort those in affliction are a timely and good word to many enduring the current pandemic. We hope the words of this 17th century puritan are an encouragement to you. Plus, Joe and his evil buddy pulled off a terrible prank in third grade. Our Sponsor The ministry landscape is changing. More and more, pastors need to be equipped with rigorous theological training as well as job skills to make ...
Apr 09, 2020•37 min
You didn’t ask for it, but the guys are giving it to you anyway! Jimmy had a bee in his bonnet and wanted to revisit the whole NDA discussion the guys had on April 2. If you haven’t listened to that episode, be sure to start there. For all the show notes and links visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/bonus-nda
Apr 08, 2020•25 min
Joe and Jimmy are back in the second of two episodes recorded offsite at an undisclosed location, and they get into a touchy subject. Should pastors be paid by their local church? How much should pastors be paid, and how can we determine that amount? And should congregations know what pastors are paid (the answer is yes). Plus, Jimmy is a dandy. Want to skip the small talk? You can skip to the 6:05 mark. OUR SPONSOR Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary believes that theological education is...
Apr 06, 2020•42 min
Today, Joe and Jimmy are joined by their friend, Greg, to discuss non-disclosure agreements and the local church. Greg is an attorney, and helps the guys think the purpose of an NDAs, the legitimate use of NDAs, how they can be misused in the church, and when is signing an NDA a good or bad idea? Plus, Greg was a secret agent before he was a lawyer?! Skip the banter by jumping in at the 8:37 mark. Additional Resources: Silence of the Sheep by Emily Belz (World Magazine) Quick to Listen with Morg...
Apr 02, 2020•46 min
Jimmy and Joe are ready to get into some more ecclesiology and the 1689 Confession. Who is necessary for a local church to properly exist. What are the responsibilities of church members and church officers? How should officers of the church, elders and deacons, be appointed to serve? Plus, Joe is not invited to game night, and Jimmy turns “Kirk Cameron” into a verb. Skip the banter by jumping to the 5:50 mark. THE 2020 DOCTRINE AND DEVOTION CONFERENCE It’s a good thing we scheduled our annual c...
Mar 30, 2020•40 min
Joe and Jimmy are back on the mics talking about the coronavirus pandemic, the “shelter at home” order, and how churches are working to care for their people during this time. What are some of the good things that have come about because of the coronavirus? What specifically is Redeemer Fellowship doing to serve her people? Why is discipline and order important during all this forced downtime? And the guys revisit their problem with small group communion. Plus, Jimmy figures out how to use the “...
Mar 26, 2020•43 min
Today’s episode is taken from the Doctrine and Devotion Live that ended our virtual conference this past weekend. In it Jimmy and Joe answer a question about communion, or The Lord’s Supper. What is necessary to observe the Lord’s Supper? Before it’s over the guys come back and answer a follow up question for more clarity. Note: this was done live so the sound is different. We will be back to our normal schedule and setup this Thursday. The 2020 Annual Conference Doctrine and Devotion's fourth a...
Mar 23, 2020•21 min
