Jump to the 15:35 mark to get to skip the banter and get to the main subject. Joe and Jimmy talk about the concept of sermon preparation teams and a twitter thread encouraging the practice. Is this a good idea? How might it work well, and how can it go bad? This was originally released on Nov. 22, 2022 for Banter of Truth, our exclusive podcast for All Access members . OUR SPONSOR: LOGOS You know we use Logos Bible Software everyday, and with the release of Logos 10 it’s a great time to get star...
Dec 08, 2022•38 min•Ep. 674
Jimmy and Joe sit down after worship on Sunday to talk about how we deal with death as pastors, and they remember Joe’s sister, Michelle, who passed away late last week. OUR SPONSOR: LOGOS You know we use Logos Bible Software everyday, and with the release of Logos 10 it’s a great time to get started or upgrade. Visit logos.com/JOFO to find the best Logos package for you.
Dec 05, 2022•27 min•Ep. 673
Joe and Jimmy are back discussing the Table, Pulpit, and Square paradigm for understanding the life of a local church. For a full exploration of this be sure to pick up Joe’s book, The Life of the Church . OUR SPONSOR: LOGOS You know we use Logos Bible Software everyday, and with the release of Logos 10 it’s a great time to get started or upgrade. Visit logos.com/JOFO to find the best Logos package for you....
Nov 28, 2022•40 min•Ep. 672
Happy Thanksgiving, suckas! We have Dr. Jason “All Good” Alligood back on to talk about thankfulness: what it is, what interrupts it, and how to cultivate it. You can follow the good doctor on Twitter . OUR SPONSOR: LOGOS You know we use Logos Bible Software everyday, and with the release of Logos 10 it’s a great time to get started or upgrade. Visit logos.com/JOFO to find the best Logos package for you....
Nov 24, 2022•43 min•Ep. 671
Jimmy and Joe answer a couple listeners’ emails. One about choosing the right seminary and another about plugging into a new church after leaving a toxic one. OUR SPONSOR: LOGOS You know we use Logos Bible Software everyday, and with the release of Logos 10 it’s a great time to get started or upgrade. Visit logos.com/JOFO to find the best Logos package for you.
Nov 21, 2022•34 min•Ep. 670
Today Joe hangs out with Dean Lentini to talk about theological downgrade of a different sort. We most often heard of liberal drift, but what about conservative drift? The pharisees weren’t liberal, yet their conservatism was corrupt. Listen in as Joe and Dean chat and chuckle. OUR SPONSOR: LOGOS You know we use Logos Bible Software everyday, and with the release of Logos 10 it’s a great time to get started or upgrade. Visit logos.com/JOFO to find the best Logos package for you....
Nov 17, 2022•45 min•Ep. 669
Joe and Jimmy address a listener’s questions about making disciples. What does discipleship look like in the local church? Who should be doing it? What guards (if any) should be in place? Does Ephesians 4:11 come into it?
Nov 14, 2022•27 min•Ep. 668
Banter of Truth is a commercial-free podcast (normally) only available to our All Access subscribers. But today we are giving to everyone! Following up on yesterday’s episode, Joe and Jimmy get into the doctrines that support healthy churches and church plants.
Nov 08, 2022•37 min
Joe and Jimmy start a conversation about where our churches, denominations, and networks often put their confidence in attempting to plant or revitalize healthy churches. Part two will drop on tomorrow's episode of Banter of Truth (which will be available for everyone). OUR SPONSOR: LOGOS You know we use Logos Bible Software everyday, and with the release of Logos 10 it’s a great time to get started or upgrade. Visit logos.com/JOFO to find the best Logos package for you....
Nov 07, 2022•48 min•Ep. 667
Today we have Jason “All Good” Alligood back on the pod, and he and Joe discuss 10 ways to handle criticism, fair and unfair, when it comes our way: 1. Don’t get Defensive 2. Listen to Understand 3. Pray On It 4. Get Some Perspective from Others 5. What (if anything) is Valid in Their Criticism? 6. What (if anything) is Wrong in Their Criticism? 7. Remember Your Justification 8. Learn in Your Sanctification 9. Ask: What is God Teaching Me? 10. Is a Conversation or Confrontation Needed?...
Nov 03, 2022•53 min•Ep. 666
Happy Reformation Day! We are excited to have Dr. Matthew Barrett back on the podcast. This time we are talking about the value of systematic theology, why some of the modern works done’t measure up, and his upcoming volume on systematic theology. OUR SPONSOR Dwell Dwell is our favorite Bible app for good reason. And listeners of Doctrine and Devotion can get 10% off a yearly subscription, or 30% off Dwell for life. Get the best Bible app today at dwellapp.io/jofo ....
Oct 31, 2022•43 min•Ep. 665
Pastor Steve Meister is back on the pod’ and we discuss the value of controversy among christians and in the church. It can be discouraging to see fighting and conflict, but these are often tools God uses to sharpen his people and clarify truth. How can we engage in necessary debate and disagreement in ways that honor God and best serves his people? OUR SPONSOR Dwell Dwell is our favorite Bible app for good reason. And listeners of Doctrine and Devotion can get 10% off a yearly subscription, or ...
Oct 27, 2022•47 min•Ep. 664
Jimmy and Joe discuss 11 common mistakes pastors make in ministry: Under Communicating with the Congregation Too Eager to Promote Leaders Afraid to Promote Leaders Sharing Confidential or Sensitive Information Teaching Christian Myths in Sermons Not Apologizing When Wrong Neglecting Prayer over Administration Neglecting Administration Over Prayer Neglecting Doctrine Over the Practical Neglecting the Practical Over the Doctrinal Stop Developing Their Gift OUR SPONSOR Dwell Dwell is our favorite B...
Oct 24, 2022•34 min•Ep. 663
Jimmy and Joe open up the mailbag to talk through why Christians pray with their eyes closed, and what they would recommend to elders and teachers in the church to read. PBHB GIVEAWAY We have partnered with Particular Baptist Heritage Books to giveaway beautifully bound editions of the First and Second London Confessions of Faith. We will pick 2 winners to receive both confessions on Friday, Oct. 28 at 10pm CST and announce the winners on Monday, Oct. 31. To enter the giveaway hop on Twitter, Fa...
Oct 20, 2022•27 min•Ep. 662
Joe and Jimmy sit down to talk about the He Gets Us campaign, how NAMB got involved and then pulled out after pushback from critics. What’s wrong with He Gets Us? And what can we learn from this mess? PBHB GIVEAWAY We have partnered with Particular Baptist Heritage Books to giveaway beautifully bound editions of the First and Second London Confessions of Faith. We will pick 2 winners to receive both confessions on Friday, Oct. 28 at 10pm CST and announce the winners on Monday, Oct. 31. To enter ...
Oct 17, 2022•28 min•Ep. 661
We bring on our good friend Dr. Ed Romine (PhD): the musician, the theologian, and the preacher who has spent a lot of time researching, studying, and writing about Charles Spurgeon. Ed joins us to talk about the 19th century London pastor and why his preaching and ministry was so influential. What set Spurgeon apart from his contemporaries? Why does his preaching hold up sop well even today? And where did Spurgeon go wrong? Get all the links and show notes at http://www.doctrineanddevotion.com/...
Oct 13, 2022•42 min•Ep. 660
We have a special episode of Banter of Truth today, and we are giving it away to everyone. Jordan Steffaniak is back on the podcast, this time to talk about the great baptist theologian, John Gill, and The John Gill Project which is republishing manny of Gills works for 21 century Christians. 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 Cente...
Oct 11, 2022•37 min
Jump to the 5:28 mark to skip the banter and get to the questions. On this episode the guys discuss some questions that came in from two listeners relating to the assurance of salvation, and aspirations for ministry. This was original recorded on Feb 2, 2022 for the Banter of Truth Podcast .
Oct 10, 2022•31 min•Ep. 659
We have Jason Alligood back on the podcast to talk about the doctrine of glory–not the glory of God, but the state of glory for believers. Why is there so little written about it? Why does it get less time in our pulpits? How does hope for the future change us in the present? Be sure to pick up Graham Cole’s Glorification: An Introduction , and check out Jason’s website and follow him on Twitter ....
Oct 06, 2022•45 min•Ep. 658
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! Today Joe calls up Jimmy while he is working in England to discuss a listener’s email about the painful struggle Christians have when loved ones die without saving faith.
Oct 04, 2022•26 min
We are introducing something new on this episode called, ICYMI (In Case You Missed It), where we cover some current happenings in the Christian world. While Jimmy is out of country on business Joe brings Dean Lentini to talk about Theocast’s episode on Doug Wilson’s theology, Costi Hinn going after a few people on social media, John MacArthur’s letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom, and Dr. Greenway’s sudden departure from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Be sure to check out Dean’s Youtube chan...
Oct 03, 2022•47 min•Ep. 657
Jimmy and Joe discuss Jesus’ call to deny ourselves (Mt. 16:24–27). What does denying self mean? What doesn’t it mean? And how should we being to apply it to our daily lives? OUR SPONSORS Apply to Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary for Free! Midwestern Seminary is one of our favorite seminaries and features incredible scholars like Dr. Matthew Barrett. Midwestern is committed to producing pastor-theologians, graduates who will give of themselves for the Church in expository preaching, doctr...
Sep 29, 2022•35 min•Ep. 656
Today we have on Dr. Adam Feldman , Academic Dean of Metro Baltimore Seminary . Adam talks with us about the state of seminaries today, accreditation, and what Metro Baltimore Seminary is doing to equip pastors for fruitful ministry. Adam is conversational in Korean and is the English Ministry Pastor at a Korean church, Garden Presbyterian Church . It’s a great convo we know you’ll enjoy. OUR SPONSORS Dwell Dwell is our favorite Bible app for good reason. And listeners of Doctrine and Devotion c...
Sep 26, 2022•37 min•Ep. 655
Today Dean Lentini join us on the podcast to talk about digital media and the value it brings to the local church. Why are so many slow to adopt digital media for aspects of discipleship? And why are baptists so bad at it? Be sure to check out Dean’s youtube channel where he releases original content and live streams every week. Get all the links and show notes at http://www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/digital-media...
Sep 22, 2022•52 min•Ep. 654
Today the guys are releasing an episode of Banter of Truth from April 18, 2022. On this episode Jimmy and Joe get into how people change, and how to push back against the belief that no more change is possible for us. All Access members get scriptural/theological reflections every Monday-Friday, and the Banter of Truth Podcast.
Sep 21, 2022•32 min
The 2022 State of Theology Survey from Ligonier Ministries is out and Joe and Jimmy share some thoughts. What does the survey show us, and what is the big take away for us and our churches? Be sure to check out the interactive website for all the details at thestateoftheology.com .
Sep 19, 2022•28 min•Ep. 653
Jordan Steffaniak comes on the podcast discuss why Reformed Baptists have such a bad reputation social media. Is our rep’ fair, and can it be repaired? 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 and show notes at http://www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/bad-rep...
Sep 15, 2022•58 min•Ep. 652
Pastor Nick Batzig is back on the pod and we talk about Satan’s schemes and influence in local churches. Satan is a danger, but how? What does he do to attack God’s people? This is a fun and edifying conversation we know you’re gonna dig. Get all the links and recommended reading for this episode at http://www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/batzig-satan
Sep 12, 2022•43 min•Ep. 651
We brought Pastor Steve Meister back on the podcast to talk about the preaching of the word. Specifically how the preaching of God’s word is God’s word . What does this mean? What doesn’t it mean? Why is it important, and can this principle lead to an abuse of authority? Check out the recommended reading and links in our show notes at http://www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/steve-meister-3
Sep 08, 2022•40 min•Ep. 650
Today we are sharing an episode of Banter of Truth , an exclusive podcast for our All Access members. In this episode, recorded in July, the guys talk about the need for discernment in the church, and how is it abused by some who want to specialize in discernment ministries. Also, Joey’s tummy doesn’t feel good, Jimmy’s into Shawn Mendes, the guys discuss whether or not Joe needs a personal assistant, and a lot more. Go to the 13:24 mark to skip the banter and get to the discussion on discernmen...
Sep 06, 2022•38 min
