Doctrine and Devotion
734 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsDoctrine and Devotion is a weekly podcast exploring Christian faith and practice from an experiential perspective marked by the fun and humor that characterize real friendship.
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The Half-Caf Calvinist
September 18, 2017 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBJoe and Jimmy are back talking about the five kinds of Calvinists, and today they're all over the "half-caf" Calvinist. What kind of churches do we find the half-caf Calvinists? Why does this even matter? The guys also discuss the value of labels, and the various labels that have been thrown at Redeemer Fellowship. Can we all get along with all these labels? Plus, Joe has a cold, and Jimmy's middle name is revealed. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Bad Calvinists
September 14, 2017 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBJimmy and Joe continue their conversation about the five kinds of Calvinists. Today, the guys talk about "bad Calvinists," and the five marks that often characterize these guys. Plus, Jimmy grades Joe's recent sermon. It wasn't the best. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The New Calvinist
September 11, 2017 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBJoe and Jimmy kick off a new series called "Five Kinds of Calvinists" and begin with The New Calvinist. This is not a discussion of "New Calvinism" as a movement, but of the newcomer to the Reformed Faith. What is good about these newbies? What advice would Jofo give them? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Profanity
September 07, 2017 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBJimmy and Joe jump into profanity on today's episode of Doctrine and Devotion. They don't start cussing, but they do start discussing when language becomes profane Are certain words out of bounds? Does context play any role in the words we use? What can we do to begin working on the problem of inappropriate language? Plus, D&D is not a 501c3, and the guys debate "bruh" vs. "brah". Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The Nashville Statment
September 04, 2017 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBThe guys jump into the conversation about The Nashville Statement from The Council of Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. They go through and briefly discuss all 14 articles including the affirmation and denial of each. Do the guys like the Nashville Statement? Plus, Joe gets "bleeped," Denny Burk is revealed to be the Fofo Whisperer, and Jimmy can't tell white people apart. Be sure to head over the CBMW and read The Nashville Statement. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The Power of God
August 31, 2017 05:00 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBJoe and Jimmy are back, talking about the power of God. Is it true that God wouldn't call us to do something we are incapable of doing? How do we experience his divine power? Is it necessary for the Christian life? Plus, The Doctrine and Devotion Conference in New Zealand, and Joe makes a "duty" joke. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Heaven
August 28, 2017 15:25 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBJimmy's back from Canada and the guys are talking about heaven. Why? Because not enough people are talking about it. What is heaven, and what is like? Why don't we long for it like the Apostle Paul does? For whom is heaven a matter of profound desire? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Keeping It Real
August 24, 2017 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBJimmy and Joe talk about what it takes to tell the truth, and why so many are slow to be honest about their convictions. Should Christians "keep it real?" Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Sermon Preparation
August 21, 2017 05:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBThe guys post up at the cigar shop to talk about what goes into sermon preparation. How many hours should it take? What should the process involve? Why doesn't Joe "practice?" How is this subject something that is helpful for those who don't preach? Plus, Jimmy has to officiate his first wedding. In Canada. Sowrie. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
What We've Learned
August 17, 2017 06:54 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBThe guys are on the mics having a free form conversation about some of the things they've learned over the years in ministry. This is a good conversation to listen in on, especially for those who are looking to enter the ministry. Plus, lots of Jared Wilson quotes. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Developing Leaders
August 14, 2017 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBJoe's back from The Canvas Conference and Jimmy's getting ready to fly to Canada. Again. But there's always time for fresh pod! This time the guys talk about the need to develop leaders in the church and how we work at it at Redeemer Fellowship. Plus, Jimmy is "the guy in the chair," and video is coming soon. Maybe even this weekend. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Belonging Before Believing
August 10, 2017 05:00 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBWe received an email recently that asked us to talk about the idea of someone "belonging before believing." It is said a lot these days, and sometimes it comes with bad theological baggage. Other times it merely expresses a subjective experience. Can someone really belong before they believe? Jojo and Fofo throw up the mics to talk about it. Plus, Jimmy forgets his wallet, and Joe learns what a red-eye is. 10 minutes of banter. Be warned. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
What's Wrong with the SBC?
August 07, 2017 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBToday Joe and Jimmy talk about the Southern Baptist Convention. But don't let the title fool you. We talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of our convention, and in the end encourage other baptists to join us! Here's the article that led us to discuss this. Why I’m Leaving the Southern Baptist Convention (via the NYT). Plus, Joe gets mad about lawn care and Jimmy is sporting a new 'do. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The Tenth Commandment
August 03, 2017 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBThe guys wrap up their series through the Ten Commandments, hitting the danger of coveting. Why is it evil? How does it take hold of our hearts? What is the cure? Plus, Jimmy has never heard of "jumping the shark," and Joe does not believe in aliens. And for the whiners - skip to 6:22 to avoid banter. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The Ninth Commandment
July 31, 2017 13:06 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB**We apologize for the delay in the release of this episode. Thank you for your patience.** Jimmy and Joe sit down to talk about the ninth commandment, and why not "bearing false witness" means much more than a prohibition against lying. Plus, Joe's a Scorpion and Jimmy sings. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The Eighth Commandment
July 27, 2017 05:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBWe're getting close to the end of our series on the Ten Commandments. Today—the eight commandment: "You shall not steal." Why do people steal? What are the ways in which we steal but might not even know it? Plus, Jimmy calls out Joe for breaking this commandment. A lot. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The Seventh Commandment
July 24, 2017 05:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBJoe and Jimmy are back with some fresh pod! The guys would like to take a minute to clarify something to our newer listeners. Nothing in this podcast is rehearsed or scripted. Most of you can tell these recordings are pretty raw by the ADD/all over the place conversations you've been listening to. But, some newer listeners have asked. So, there you go. Today the guys are talking about the seventh commandment. What does it means to commit adultery? Is it only a physical act that can be engage...
The Sixth Commandment
July 20, 2017 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBThe guys are back, talking Ten Commandments, murder, justice, and the various ways we all break the sixth commandment. Plus, Jimmy conducts interviews to replace Joe, and it’s Ladies Night at Redeemer. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The Fifth Commandment
July 17, 2017 05:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBJimmy and Joe walk into the second table of the law and talk about the fifth commandment. Why is the command to “honor your father and mother” the first to be listed in the second table? Does this command only impact family relationships? What does honoring mom and dad look like today, and what is the danger is breaking this commandment? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The Fourth Commandment
July 13, 2017 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBJoe is away on vacation this week, but the guys banked a bunch of episodes so the party keeps rolling. In this episode the JoFo walk through the fourth commandment, and will probably frustrate a good percentage of the listeners with their perspective on the sabbath. Are the guys “sabbatarian?” Do they take exception to the 1689 Confession on this issue? What does sabbath keeping look like for them? Plus, Jimmy is plagued with green stickers, and Jared Wilson is an “anti-notite.” For more o...
The Third Commandment
July 10, 2017 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBJoe and Jimmy are back with "Number Three" of the Big Ten. What does it mean to take God's name "in vain?" Is it more than profanity? How do we all fail in keeping the third commandment? Plus, a pop quiz for your pastor, and Jimmy learns a new word. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The Second Commandment
July 06, 2017 13:06 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBJimmy and Joe continue their discussion of the Big Ten and zero in on the Second Commandment. Why does God forbid images in worship? Does "The Second" forbid all images of Jesus? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The First Commandment
July 03, 2017 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBJoe and Jimmy kick of a new series on the Ten Commandments. That's right, a ten part series exploring the "moral law." How is the law relevant to the Christian? What is the essential command in the first commandment? What is an idol? How does the gospel relate to the law? Plus, the guys tease some of the session titles from the upcoming Doctrine and Devotion Conference in New Zealand. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Hanging Out Revisited
June 29, 2017 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBJimmy and Joe revisit the practice of "hanging out." Why? To encourage everyone to take it more seriously as a means of engaging the community and even making disciples. And, they forgot they already covered this subject. Also in this episode: banter and interruptions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Coming To Christ
June 26, 2017 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBThe JoFo talk about coming to Christ. What does God do in the person before their conversion? Is there some kind of "preparation" needed? Is there something unbelievers should be doing as they are considering the gospel? Is there a practical way to guide people to Jesus? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
100th Episode
June 22, 2017 05:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBJoe and Jimmy sit down to record their 100th episode. They answer some listener email (women leading in corporate worship, restoring fallen pastors, executive pastors, rural ministry, an tithing) and address the issue of their "banter" or "bickering." Plus, an MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT is made toward the end of the podcast. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Table, Pulpit, Square
June 19, 2017 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBJimmy is back from his "month long" vacation, and the bromance is rekindled! Today Joe and Jimmy sit down to discuss their church's vision for all of church life: "Table, Pulpit, and Square." What do these three environments have to do with church health and the Christian life? Grab a piece of paper and a pencil to follow along as the guys work it out. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Anger
June 15, 2017 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBJimmy and Joe got together to talk about their anger issues. What is anger? When is it justified? What generally makes anger such a misplaced affection in our lives? Hey, haters: You can skip to 4:35 to skip the "banter." Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Protestant Departure
June 08, 2017 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBPastor Nick Batzig joins Jimmy and Joe to talk about the departure of Protestants to the Roman Catholic faith. Why do some leave baptist, Presbyterian, and other churches for the Greek Orthodox or Roman Catholic Church? Does it even matter? Trigger Warning: This is a decidedly protestant podcast and episode. Who is Nick Batzig? Nick is the Organizing Pastor of New Covenant Presbyterian Church in Richmond Hill, GA. He has written numerous articles for Tabletalk Magazine, Modern Reformation,...
Christ-Centered Hermeneutics
June 05, 2017 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBHere he is! Pastor Nick Batzig is in the house with Joe and Jimmy to discuss Christ-centered hermeneutics. How does all of Scripture point us to Christ? How does Christ-centered interpretation go wrong? Don't forget to check out Pastor Nick's sermon on Luke 2:22-40 from his time at Redeemer Fellowship. Plus, Carmen! Note: We had some audio difficulties that left is without a third quality mic. This left Jimmy sounding a bit rough. We will have this remedied quickly. Advertising Inquiries...
The Covenant of Works
June 01, 2017 12:38 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBJoe and Jimmy have a short but good conversation on the Covenant of Works. Is it biblical, or just a theological construct imposed on Scripture? Plus, Pat stops by to share some goodies he picked up at the 2017 Pipe & Tobacciana Show. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
1689 Federalism
May 29, 2017 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBThe guys are hanging out on the back porch of the church discussing 1689 Federalism while the youth play kick ball in the background. If 1689 federalism is essentially old-school baptist covenant theology, how is it different from other forms of baptist covenant theology and how does it differ from paedobaptist covenant theology? This is just a simple introduction, and Joe and Jimmy want to encourage you to check out the resources listed below to go deeper. Plus, screaming kids who can't run...
The Jealousy of God
May 25, 2017 05:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBJimmy is out of the country, being all fancy, while Joe stays local. Faithful. Missional. But we still have fresh pod for you, and today the guys talk about the "jealousy of God." Most of us think of jealousy as a bad thing, but is there a good form of jealousy? What makes jealousy bad? In what sense is God a "jealous God" and how should this impact our faith? Plus, the guys admit they sometimes Facetime in the morning–shirts off. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Reprobation
May 22, 2017 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBJoe and Jimmy get into the controversial subject of "reprobation" while chilling on the back porch of the church. What is reprobation? Is it the same thing as "double predestination?" Check it out and let us now what you think. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Man's Chief End
May 18, 2017 05:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBThe guys are hanging out and talking about "man's chief end." What does it mean to glorify God and enjoy him forever? How do we glorify and enjoy God in the experiences of this life? Plus, Jimmy keeps making empty promises. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Why Pastors Cheat
May 15, 2017 05:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBThe guys are on the back porch at Joe's place and they get into issues of fallen pastors, specifically why pastors wind up having extramarital affairs. Where does an affair begin, and is there a way out that honors God? Plus, Jimmy threatens Joe's youngest son. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Cooperation
May 11, 2017 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBThe guys set up on Joe's back porch to discuss the baptist (and biblical) principle of cooperation. What is the value of joining with other churches to fulfill the great commission? Why do the guys like the SBC and Acts 29? What makes cooperation difficult? Is it worth it? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Does God Change His Mind?
May 08, 2017 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBJimmy remembers to hit "record" on this episode where he and Joe talk about the plans and purposes of God. Specifically, does God change his mind in response to our prayers? In short, nope. But if we can't change God's mind, why bother praying? Listen in to the conversation regarding the nature and character of God and the place and purpose of prayer. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Advice on Dating
May 04, 2017 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBJoe and Jimmy talk about dating. Yep, dating. Is it a bad idea? What is it? Can it be done well? Do Reformed Baptists date? Heck, yeah they do. Or, at least some of us do. Plus, Joe makes fun of Jimmy's soft, and slowly disappearing teeth. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Top 5 Most Influential Books
May 01, 2017 05:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBJimmy and Joe throw up the mics to talk about "top five" most influential books (outside of Scripture) that have helped them in their understanding of God, the gospel, and the Christian life. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Gossip
April 27, 2017 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBThe guys sit down in Joe's garage to talk about the problem of gossip. What is gossip? What's the big deal? How can we stop ourselves from engaging in it, and how should we deal with gossip when we encounter it? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
State of the Podcast
April 24, 2017 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBJoe and Jimmy wanted to talk about the podcast itself in this episode, answering common questions about what we're doing. How much time to the guys put into the podcast each week? What needs to change? Where are we headed with this thing? and more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The Billy Graham Rule
April 20, 2017 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBThe guys are recording in the local cigar shop again, and Joe surprises Jimmy by jumping into a subject without any warning: The Billy Graham Rule. Is it a good practice for pastors and leaders to meet with women alone, or should they have a rule against the practice to protect themselves and others? Plus, Joe rants against men wearing "short pants." Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Gospel, Youth, and Jaquelle Crowe
April 17, 2017 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBThe guys were honored (even if they didn't act like it) to have Jaquelle Crowe on the podcast. She and her co-host for the Age of Minority podcast (who happens to be her dad, Sean) were passing through town on their way down to The Gospel Coalition Conference and decided to stop in for a visit. Jaquelle is a 19 year old speaker and writer who's first book, This Changes Everything: How the Gospel Transforms the Teen Years, is now out. After The Crowes and the Jofo had lunch at Portillos they ...
Spiritual Disciplines
April 13, 2017 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBAn email from Jon Moffitt of the Theocast podcast led to an episode on "spiritual disciplines." What are spiritual disciplines? Do spiritual disciplines lead us away from the means of grace or into them? How does sanctification connect to spiritual disciplines. In this episode the guys reference and recommend Dr. Don Whitney's book, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Does God Hear The Prayers of Unbelievers?
April 10, 2017 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBJoe and Jimmy sit down to have a casual, but biblical, chat about whether or not God answers the prayers of unbelievers. He certainly "hears" every prayer, but who has the ear of God? And what would it mean if God did answer the prayer of the unregenerate? And what about those passages that seem to say God doesn't always hear the prayers of his own people? Plus, Jimmy breaks the news to Joe: Redeemer is not a megachurch. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Bibles
April 06, 2017 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBJoe and Jimmy talk about bibles. What translation do they prefer? What's their go-to Bible? Do they preach from a special bible? What about those super expensive Bibles? And the real problem with the KJV—unicorns. Plus, the guys talk about their favorite movie theater. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Porn
April 03, 2017 05:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBWarning: Today's episode contains material that is mature in nature, and may not be appropriate for all audiences. Joe and Jimmy throw up the mics to talk through the issue of pornography. What is pornography, and why do we need to talk about it? What are the effects of porn on individuals, families, and the world? Is there a way out of porn? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Silence and Solitude - Bonus Episode
April 01, 2017 05:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBBonus! Joe and Jimmy take on the generally neglected spiritual discipline of silence and solitude. You'll get a more thorough treatment of this subject by reading Donald Whitney's book, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
When Preaching Goes Bad
March 30, 2017 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBJoe and Jimmy continue their conversation on "when worship goes bad" but focus specifically on preaching. When does preaching go bad? What makes for good preaching? What can we do when sitting under bad preaching? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands