Fear
Jimmy and Joe sit down after church to chill out and wind up talking about fear and ministering to people feel the weight of it.
Sep 05, 2022•37 min•Ep. 649
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Law and Gospel with Nick Batzig
Pastor Nick Batzig is back on the podcast to talk with us about the distinction between law and Gospel. What do we mean by these terms? Are law and gospel friends? And how does one preach law and gospel well? Nick is the Pastor of Church Creek Presbyterian in Charleston, SC, and an associate editor for Tabletalk Magazine . For all the links and show notes visit http://www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/law-gospel-batzig...
Sep 01, 2022•45 min•Ep. 648
Seeking Change
The guys answer a listener’s email about how to approach pastoral leadership about the desire to see something change in in the church. When should we not seek to see change? When we do talk to the pastors, how should we approach them? Our Sponsor The For The Church Conference is going down on September 26 and 27 in Kansas City, MO. The theme this year is For The Nations. The speakers include Jason K. Allen, H.B. Charles, Jr., Matt Carter, J.D. Greear, Tony Merida, and Jared C. Wilson. For the C...
Aug 29, 2022•45 min•Ep. 647
Preachers and Hearers
Today we welcome our friend, Dr. Jason Alligood, to the show to talk about preachers, their anxieties and hang-ups, and some of the challenges to being a hearer of the word preached. Be sure to follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Plus, get the links and the photo Jason mentioned over at the website: https://www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/preachers-hearers
Aug 25, 2022•57 min•Ep. 646
Kindness Revisited
Jimmy and Joe revisit the issue of kindness in light of the ugliness on social media. What is kindness, and how is it different from niceness ? Why is kindness neglected by so many on social media, and what value does Scripture place on it?
Aug 22, 2022•37 min•Ep. 645
Jordan Steffaniak: The Value of Reading Aquinas
Jordan Steffaniak is back on the podcast to discuss the value of reading Thomas Aquinas, and what to make, and what not to make, of figures like him. It’s another great conversation we trust to be an encouragement to you. Be sure to follow Jordan on Twitter at @JLSteffaniak and spend some time at The London Lyceum website and youtube page ....
Aug 18, 2022•56 min•Ep. 644
Everyday Evangelism
Joe is back from a family reunion in Florida and Jimmy is just out of a church members’ meeting. After catching up the guys talk through evangelism, what it is, how they encourage it, and what helpful categories they keep in mind when preaching the gospel. Recommended Reading Evangelism: How the Whole Church Speaks of Jesus by J. mack Stiles The Heart of Evangelism by Jerram Barrs Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by JI Packer The Art of Manfishing by Thomas Boston...
Aug 15, 2022•46 min•Ep. 643
The Risk of an Open Heart
Jimmy and Joe answer a listener’s email about how we minister to people with an “open heart” without being overwhelmed or burning out. Can we love people genuinely and compartmentalize those relationships without being fake? And what is the risk if we open our hearts to people in the church?
Aug 11, 2022•26 min•Ep. 642
Steve Meister on Reformed Catholicity
We are excited to have Pastor Steve Meister back on the podcast to talk about Reformed Catholicity. Steve is a full-time staff pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Sacramento, CA. He co-hosts the Particularly Baptist podcast with Robert Briggs, also a full time pastor at Immanuel. References and Resources Baptists and the Christian Tradition: Toward an Evangelical Baptist Catholicity Reformed Catholicity: The Promise of Retrieval for Theology and Biblical Interpretation by Allen and Swain Sacram...
Aug 08, 2022•44 min•Ep. 641
Banter of Truth: The Nutty Theologian
Banter of Truth is a commercial-free podcast only available to our All Access subscribers, but today we are sharing another episode with the entire Doctrine and Devotion family! On this episode the guys have to answer for something Joe said on an earlier episode of Doctrine and Devotion. Why did Joe say Wesley had some “nutty theology?” One listener wrote in and asked for details. The guys get into it, and also offer up what they appreciate about John Wesley....
Aug 02, 2022•23 min
(Re)Learning to Pray
The guys got an email asking for advice on prayer. So they walk through 8 ways to build, or rebuild, one’s prayer life.
Aug 01, 2022•30 min•Ep. 640
A Confessional Convention
On this episode Jimmy and Joe talk through the basis of the Southern Baptist Convention’s cooperative unity. Is the SBC a confessional association of churches? Should and how can the SBC become more functionally confessional?
Jul 28, 2022•27 min•Ep. 639
Worship Music
Jimmy and Joe discuss worship music, principles that guide them in choosing what to sing as a congregation, and how they justify singing a song by Bethel.
Jul 25, 2022•31 min•Ep. 638
How Long Should a Sermon Be?
There was a good discussion on Twitter recent about sermon length. How long should a sermon be in the 21st century western world? What is the purpose of preaching? Is more time better than less time? Joe and Jimmy get into it.
Jul 18, 2022•44 min•Ep. 636
Disqualified
We got an email from a listener about pastoral disqualification, and why some pastors seem to get a pass on certain disqualifying behavior. Sexual immorality will get a pastor fired, but being quarrelsome or pugnacious often doesn’t raise much concern. What disqualifies a pastor from the office? How can churches get ahead of disqualifying behavior? How or why do churches enable disqualifying behavior?
Jul 14, 2022•43 min•Ep. 635
Pastoral Distraction
Jimmy and Joe are back, and they decide to talk through a recent Twitter post of Joe’s the elicited quite a response. Was Joe unclear? Did some people read too much into it? Can it be fairly read in different ways?
Jul 11, 2022•32 min•Ep. 634
Sam Renihan
Dr. Sam Renihan is back on the pod, and this time we get into healthy associations, covenant theology, a present danger to the church today, heavy metal, and more. Be sure to pick up some, or all, of Sam’s books if you don’t already have them. Get all the links and show notes at http://www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/sam-renihan-1
Jul 07, 2022•42 min•Ep. 633
Variety Pack
Today Joe and Jimmy dip into a recent Twitter suspension that a number of people were talking about, Fourth of July celebration in the church, and one listener’s email about the new fundamentalism creating division in the church.
Jul 04, 2022•37 min•Ep. 632
Griffin Gulledge
As we continue with SBC week here on the podcast Griffin Gulledge joins us. Griffin is the pastor of Madison Baptist Church in Madison, GA, and a PhD candidate at Southeastern Seminary. We talk about the division in the Southern Baptist Convention, Rick Warren, Founders Ministry, pragmatism, what encourages Griffin in the SBC today, and wedgies. OUR SPONSOR Christian Healthcare Ministries is a nonprofit, voluntary cost-sharing ministry through which participating Christians meet each other’s med...
Jun 30, 2022•49 min•Ep. 631
Banter of Truth: JD Hall and Multi-site Churches
Banter of Truth is a commercial-free podcast only available to our All Access subscribers, but today we are sharing another episode with the entire Doctrine and Devotion family! On this episode the guys talk through JD Hall's disqualification from ministry and then talk a bit about multi-site churches.
Jun 28, 2022•41 min
Bart Barber on the SBC
We were honored to spend an hour with the newly elected President of the Southern Baptist Convention, Dr. Bart Barber. He was kind enough to answer questions like: Why would he want to serve as SBC President? What was the hardest part of running for the office? What are some things that need repair or reformation in the convention? Is the SBC "tent" big enough to allow female pastors? What did he think of the Rick Warren’s time at the mic? There’s more, so check it all out. OUR SPONSOR Christian...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 630
Outside Influences
Jimmy and Joe discuss the value of outside voices and influences. Why should we consider what people outside of our theological tradition or tribe have to say? How does this relate to us in the SBC? OUR SPONSOR Christian Healthcare Ministries is a nonprofit, voluntary cost-sharing ministry through which participating Christians meet each other’s medical bills. Christian Healthcare Ministries is not a health insurance company. Rather, we are a group of thousands of Christians across the United St...
Jun 23, 2022•31 min•Ep. 629
SBC 22 Review
The Southern Baptist Convention went down in Anaheim, CA last week. Joe was there and share some highlights: the race for the Pastors Conference president, the SATF recommendations, Barber vs Ascol, and Rick Warren’s humble bragging. But first, the guys celebrate Jimmy’s 40th birthday. Big thanks to everyone who sent in cards for the Fofo. He was blown away by your thoughtfulness.
Jun 20, 2022•38 min•Ep. 628
SBC 2022
This week will be light for our regular listeners. The annual Southern Baptist Convention is going down this week, so we are tied up in prayer and cooperation for the gospel and the mission of the church. However, our All Access members will get their exclusive content on schedule, including Weekday Wisdom and Banter of Truth. Watch the SBC livestream here ....
Jun 13, 2022•6 min
Steve Meister on Sola Scriptura
We have Steve Meister on the pod today to discuss the real meaning and significance of sola scriptura. Steve is a full-time staff pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Sacramento, CA. He co-hosts the Particularly Baptist podcast with Robert Briggs, also a full time pastor at Immanuel. References and Resources Baptists and the Christian Tradition: Toward an Evangelical Baptist Catholicity Reformed Catholicity: The Promise of Retrieval for Theology and Biblical Interpretation by Allen and Swain Sac...
Jun 09, 2022•41 min•Ep. 627
Jim Renihan: A New Exposition of the Confession
Today we are joined by the President of the International Reformed Baptist Seminary , Dr. Jim Renihan. Our good friend is back on the podcast to talk about his forthcoming book, an exposition on the Second London Confession, and why understanding the historical context in which the confession was written is so important. We also get into why we call ourselves “Reformed Baptists.” While you’re waiting for his new work to be released, be sure to grab his exposition of the First London Confession, ...
Jun 06, 2022•34 min•Ep. 626
Matthew Barrett on the Trinity
Dr. Matthew Barrett called in and we wound up discussing the doctrine of the Trinity. What are the most common misconceptions Christians have about the Trinity? How are some modern theologians bringing confusion to this doctrine? It’s a great conversation we know you’ll enjoy and benefit from. Be sure to pick up Dr. Barrett’s excellent book, Simply Trinity: The Unmanipulated Father, Son, and Spirit ....
Jun 02, 2022•48 min•Ep. 625
Banter of Truth: Sexual Abuse in the SBC
On this episode of Banter of Truth Joe is joined by our friend and frequent guest, Krista McDunn (LPC), to discuss the Sexual Abuse Task Force investigation of the Executive Committee of the SBC, and Guidepost Solution’s report ....
May 31, 2022•44 min
Jordan Steffaniak on Classical Theism
Today we have Jordan Steffaniak on the podcast to talk about classical theism. Jordan is the co-founder and President of The London Lyceum , a podcast and website exploring analytic philosophy and confessionally Reformed Baptist theology, and a research fellow at the L. Russ Bush Center for Faith and Culture at SEBTS. Get all the links from this episode in the show notes....
May 30, 2022•45 min•Ep. 624
Tom Hicks on Theonomy
Jump to the 5:50 mark to hit the interview. Today we invited Tom Hicks to come on and talk about something he’s addressed on social media, in articles, and teaching— theonomy . It seems to be growing in popularity these days, and you all know we aren’t down with it. So what is theonomy and what is its appeal? Is it wrong to implement OT laws in societies around the world? How does this impact the mission of the church? What can people read, pro and con, about theonomy? See the show notes for all...
May 19, 2022•32 min•Ep. 623
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