We have received a crazy amount of questions about Paul Maxwell and his “deconversion,” wondering if we are going to address it since he was on the podcast. The truth is, Paul wasn’t just on the podcast, he is our friend. So, today we are addressing the issue of deconversion, and specifically looking at how to deal with it on a relational level. Isn’t deconversion just apostasy? Is there one main reason people wind up leaving the faith? Is it really because of bad theology and superficial youth ...
Apr 13, 2021•43 min
Joe and Jimmy are back on the Baptist Catechism to discuss the “duty which God requireth of man.” What does God require of us? What’s the difference between God’s revealed will and his secret will? Plus, Joe sings. We are sorry. Baptist Catechism Q. 44 Q. What is the duty which God requireth of man? A. The duty which God requireth of man is, obedience to his revealed will. RESOURCES The Baptist Catechism A Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism by Benjamin Beddome Read Beddome’s Expositi...
Apr 12, 2021•22 min•Ep. 520
Joe and Jimmy have some fun talking about things every pastor hates. Don’t worry, they ain’t mad.
Apr 08, 2021•23 min•Ep. 519
The guys have a good conversation about preacher development in the local church, and and offer some recommendations of podcasts and shows they are enjoying. Plus, Joe give hair care advice. RELEVANT RESOURCES AND RECOMMENDATIONS The Man of God Network (podcasts) Christ-Centered Preaching by Bryan Chapel Biblical Preaching by Robinson 8 Hours or Less: Writing Faithful Sermons Faster by Ryan Huguley Folly, Grace, and Power: The Mysterious Act of Preaching by John Koessler Basic Guide to Interpret...
Apr 01, 2021•45 min•Ep. 518
Joe is back from Texas, complaining about TX drivers and roads and arguing with Jimmy about BBQ. Then the guys talk about what happens to the wicked after death. Plus, Jimmy put an offer on a house! It does NOT have a helo-pad. For real. No helo-pad. Stop spreading rumors. Baptist Catechism Q. 42 Q. But what shall be done to the wicked at their death? A. The souls of the wicked shall, at their death, be cast into the torments of hell, and their bodies lie in their graves, till the resurrection a...
Mar 29, 2021•25 min•Ep. 517
Listen in as Joe and Jimmy catch up after Joe’s trip to the great state of Texas and talk about the fighting among Christians who should be united, and the lack of feeling we sometimes experience when it comes to bible, church, and worship.
Mar 25, 2021•33 min•Ep. 516
Joe and Jimmy are back into the Baptist catechism to talk about the benefits of believers at the resurrection of the dead. Baptist Catechism Q. 41 Q. What benefits do believers receive from Christ at the resurrection? A. At the resurrection believers, being raised up in glory, shall be openly acknowledged, and acquitted in the day of judgment, and made perfectly blessed, both in soul and body, in the full enjoyment of God to all eternity. RESOURCES The Baptist Catechism A Scriptural Exposi...
Mar 22, 2021•23 min•Ep. 515
You guys know the JoFo loves Dane Ortlund’s book, Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers . But a recent review of the book by Jeremiah Johnson, Does Scripture Really Say That? A Critical Appraisal of "Gentle and Lowly" is very negative. Does Johnson raises any good questions? Are his conclusions fair? Listen in to get the Doc’ and Devo’ take. Plus, we share some of our conversation with Jared Wilson on this week’s Banter of Truth....
Mar 18, 2021•44 min•Ep. 514
Jimmy and Joe are back in the Baptist Catechism looking at Q. 40 on the benefits of dying in Christ. Baptist Catechism Q. 40 Q. What benefits do believers receive from Christ at their death? A. The souls of believers are at their death made perfect in holiness, and do immediately pass into glory; and their bodies being still united to Christ, do rest in their graves4 till the resurrection. RESOURCES The Baptist Catechism A Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism by Benjamin Beddom...
Mar 15, 2021•26 min•Ep. 513
Every Monday through Friday All Access members get Weekday Wisdom, our daily devotionals. Today we share a meditation on Proverbs 12:25, “Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.” Want more? Sign up for All Access here.
Mar 12, 2021•5 min
Jimmy and Joe walk through the fundamentals of journaling and share the recommendations below. Plus, we get a peek at their conversation with Daniel Ritchie on maintaining a Christlike character. JOURNALS Leuchtturm 1917 Medium (A5) Softcover Notebook (Dot Grid) Midori Way Traveler's Notebook Field Notes 3-Pack Pitch Black Memo Books (Dot Grid) PENS AND PENCILS Pentel Sharp Kerry Automatic Pencil, 0.5mm Lamy Safari Fountain Pen Charcoal Muji Gel-ink Ballpoint Pen (Good for small handwriting)...
Mar 11, 2021•29 min•Ep. 512
Today Joe and Jimmy discuss five graces that flow from justification, adoption, and sanctification: the assurance of God’s love, the peace of conscience, joy in the Holy Spirit, the increase of grace, and the perseverance of the saints. Plus, the guys argue over the definition of brunch. and other stuff. Baptist Catechism Q. 39 Q. What are the benefits which in this life do accompany or flow from justification, adoption, and sanctification? A. The benefits which in this life do accompany or...
Mar 08, 2021•25 min•Ep. 511
Today Jimmy and Joe open the mailbag to talk through good authors gone bad, tithing, and slanderous shepherds.
Mar 04, 2021•30 min•Ep. 510
They guys are back talking about sanctification as they look at the Baptist Catechism Question 38. What exactly is sanctification, how does it work, and what role do we play in it? Baptist Catechism Q. 38 Q. What is sanctification? A. Sanctification is the work of God’s free grace,1 whereby we are renewed in the whole man after the image of God, and are enabled more and more to die unto sin, and live unto righteousness. RESOURCES The Baptist Catechism A Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Cat...
Mar 01, 2021•25 min•Ep. 509
Joe and Jimmy talk through the issue of ministers and money and pastoral compensation in light of a recent article criticizing Pastor John MacArthur’s income . Was the article fair? Should congregations know how much pastors are paid? Check it out and share your thoughts on social media.
Feb 25, 2021•37 min•Ep. 508
Jimmy and Joe hit on the grace of adoption. The Baptist Catechism, Q. 37, says, “Adoption is an act of God’s free grace, whereby we are received into the number and have a right to all the privileges of the sons of God.” RESOURCES The Baptist Catechism A Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism by Benjamin Beddome Read Beddome’s Exposition online for free here ....
Feb 22, 2021•27 min•Ep. 507
Joe and Jimmy bring Pastor Nick Batzig back to the podcast to share him with everyone. Nick is an associate editor for Ligonier Ministries and pastor at Wayside PCA in Signal Mountain, TN. The guys talk about the new forms of fundamentalism troubling the church today that exists on both sides of every issue. Can we get past the fundamentalist spirit of the day and recover unity, liberty, and charity in the church? Check it out. Be sure to check out Feeding on Christ to get even more Batzig! REFE...
Feb 18, 2021•53 min•Ep. 506
Today Jimmy and joe begin to discuss some of the “benefits’ of being “effectually called” to Jesus Christ, and camp out on the doctrine of justification as they look at questions 35 and 36 of the Baptist Catechism. RESOURCES The Baptist Catechism A Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism by Benjamin Beddome Read Beddome’s Exposition online for free here ....
Feb 15, 2021•32 min•Ep. 505
Joe and Jimmy share a clip from their interview with Dr. Thomas Kidd on religious liberty, and then get on with a discussion of discouragement and how we should walk through it, learning all we can.
Feb 11, 2021•35 min•Ep. 504
Jimmy and Joe talk through “effectual calling,” the universal language in Scripture regarding salvation, and evangelism’s place in a Calvinist’s theology, as they cover questions 32-24 of the Baptist Catechism. RESOURCES The Baptist Catechism A Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism by Benjamin Beddome Read Beddome’s Exposition online for free here ....
Feb 08, 2021•31 min•Ep. 503
So many leaders have publicly failed that people are losing hope in leadership in our churches. What is character and how can we develop good character? Joe and Jimmy discuss.
Feb 04, 2021•40 min•Ep. 502
Banter of Truth is part of the exclusive commercial-free content All Access members get every week. And today’s episode is released to everyone to see what’s going on inside All Access. This week Joe and Jimmy talk through the Christians kids and public education, and the ways in which pastors have to function in differing situations.
Feb 02, 2021•50 min
It’s a new week and a new month, and that means new episodes of Doctrine and Devotion. Today Jimmy and Joe discuss the offices of Christ. We’ve talked through Jesus as our prophet, priest, and King before, but what does it mean that he fulfills these offices both in his state of humiliation and exaltation? For those following along, we are covering questions 26-31 of the Baptist Catechism. RESOURCES The Baptist Catechism A Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism by Benjamin Beddome Read B...
Feb 01, 2021•35 min•Ep. 501
Jump to the 10:15 mark to skip the banter. On this, our 500th episode, the guys discuss idols, idolatry, and how to keep ourselves from idolatry. Plus, we are giving away some great books to celebrate episode 500! THE 500 EPISODES GIVEAWAY In celebration of our 500th episode we have partnered with Banner of Truth and Crossway publishers to do a big ol’ giveaway. We will choose one listener to receive all of the following: Providence by John Piper, the ESV Preaching Bible Verse By Verse edition ,...
Jan 28, 2021•39 min•Ep. 500
Today the guys get into the incarnation and the virgin birth—it’s not just for Christmas! They give some love to the Athanasian Creed, and Jimmy is ready to preach! Baptist Catechism Q. 25 Q. How did Christ, being the Son of God become man? A. Christ the Son of God became man by taking to himself a true body, and a reasonable soul; being conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mary, and born of her, yet without sin. RESOURCES The Athanasian Creed The Baptist Catechism...
Jan 25, 2021•21 min•Ep. 499
Today the guys get into the issue of anger. Most Christians hear a lot of about the need to avoid anger, and be slow to anger, but not a lot about using our righteous anger for good.
Jan 21, 2021•32 min•Ep. 498
Happy Monday, everybody! Jimmy and Joe are back, fresh off an argument, and ready to talk about Jesus, “the Redeemer of God’s elect,” what his redeeming work consists of, and the eternal sonship of Jesus. Baptist Catechism Q. 24 Q. Who is the Redeemer of God’s elect? A. The only Redeemer of God’s elect is the Lord Jesus Christ; who, being the eternal Son of God, became man, and so was and continueth to be God and man in two distinct natures, and one person for ever. RESOURCES The Baptist Catechi...
Jan 18, 2021•26 min•Ep. 497
The guys sit down to talk about Christian nationalism, patriotism, and what does and doesn’t work within the Christian faith. Can a Christian be patriotic? Should a Christian be patriotic? What is at the heart of Christian Nationalism that is dangerous?
Jan 14, 2021•28 min•Ep. 496
Here we are, at the beginning of the week, with the Jofo talking about God’s plan of salvation. Yep: election, Covenant of Grace, and all that! Plus, Joe attempts an Obama impersonation. Baptist Catechism Question 23 Q. Did God leave all mankind to perish in the estate of sin and misery? A. God having out of his mere good pleasure, from all eternity, elected some to everlasting life, did enter into a covenant of grace, to deliver them out of the estate of sin and misery, and to bring them into a...
Jan 11, 2021•28 min•Ep. 495
Another bonus episode! Joe and Jimmy jumped on the mics to talk about the storming of the Capitol building by Trump supporters. Do these two have a “hot take?” Were these citizens justified in their mob mentality? What the heck is going on?!
Jan 07, 2021•32 min•Ep. 494
