Doctrine and Devotion
734 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months 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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Christian vs Christian
October 28, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBJump to the 10 minute mark to skip the banter. Is it wrong for a Christian to sue another Christian? Does 1 Cor. 6 really teach that Christians can’t take one another to court in the pursuit of justice? Like what you hear? This is an excerpt from our Banter of Truth podcast, only available to our All Access subscribers. For more information, and to subscribe visit doctrineanddevotion.com/allaccess. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Thy Will Be Done
October 25, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBJoe and Jimmy discuss what it means to pray “thy will be done,” and the difference between God’s will of precept and his will of purpose. Plus, Jimmy demonstrates what it looks like when he pushes Joe around as an Executive Pastor. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Total Depravity and Mental Health
October 21, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBToday Joe sits down with Krista McDunn, a licensed professional counselor, though many of you know her as our conference organizer. We had Krista come in to talk through a sentiment we have seen on social media more than once—that the doctrine of total depravity is harmful to one’s mental health. What does total depravity mean, and how is it sometimes misunderstood? Can this doctrine make a meaningful and positive contribution to mental health? And how does psychology interact with the truth...
Banter of Truth: Semper Reformanda?
October 19, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBOn this episode of Banter of Truth Joe and Jimmy address the common misunderstanding of the phrase, semper reformanda, by talking through the full phrase, ecclesia reformata, semper reformanda, and its original meaning. RESOURCES Semper Reformanda by Michael Horton What Does Semper Reformanda Mean? by W. Robert Godfrey Always Reformed: Essays in Honor of W. Robert Godfrey (various authors) [Amazon Affiliate link] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Thy Kingdom Come
October 18, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBJimmy is back from quarantine, and the guys jump back into The Baptist Catechism on the Lord’s Prayer. why do we pray “thy kingdom come?” How does this help form our prayers and what is the outworking of. this in our lives? RESOURCES The Baptist Catechism A Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism by Benjamin Beddome Read Beddome’s Exposition online for free here. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Pastor Appreciation
October 15, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBJimmy is back! Even if it’s just on the phone. But this gives the guys a chance to catch up, talk through Jimmy’s COVID treatment, and then finally talk out ways to show appreciation for your pastor(s) of your church. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Hallowing
October 11, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBJimmy is out for this episode, so you get the solo Jojo. On this episode Joe hits the baptist catechism, Q. 108, and what it means to pray for the hallowing of God’s name. Joe referenced The Bible and the Closet by Watson and Lee. You can get a copy here (Affiliate link). Baptist Catechism Q. 108 What do we pray for in the first petition? In the first petition, which is, Hallowed be thy name, we pray that God would enable us and others to glorify him in all that whereby he maketh himself ...
Preface to the Lord's Prayer
October 04, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBJump to the 6:50 mark to skip the banter. Why do we address God as Father, and how should this theological truth impact how we pray. and who w e pray for? Plus, Joe is back from the men’s retreat and he’s tuckered out. Baptist Catechism Q. 107 Q. What doth the preface of the Lord’s prayer teach us? A. The preface of the Lord's prayer, which is Our Father which art in heaven1 teacheth us to draw near to God with all holy reverence and confidence, as children to a father, able and ready...
Mailbag (Ep. 567)
September 30, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBThe mailbag is opened and the guys answer some listener’s questions. Abusive pastors, the puritans, biblical counseling, and Wayne Grudem are all up for discussion. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Direction in Prayer
September 27, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBRecorded just before Jimmy left for Vegas (on business) the guys talk through how and why God teaches us to pray. Baptist Catechism Q. 106 Q. What rule hath God given for our direction in prayer? A. The whole word of God is of use to direct us in prayer; but the special rule of direction is that prayer which Christ taught his disciples, commonly called the Lord’s prayer. RESOURCES The Baptist Catechism A Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism by Benjamin Beddome Read Beddo...
The SBC E.C. Meeting
September 23, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBSkip ahead to the 2:47 mark to get to past the banter and into the interview. Today Joe and Jimmy talk with Pastor Adam Wyatt, Pastor of Corinth Baptist in Magee, MS and member of the SBC Executive Committee. Adam helps us understand what the Executive Committee does, what the current struggle and controversy is all about, and how we can be praying. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Litton's Failure and Future
September 20, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBJump to the 5:26 mark to skip the banter. On Sept 14th Dr. Adam Greenway, President of Southwestern Seminary, sat down with Litton during chapel for an hour-long discussion on all things SBC. During that interview they covered the “sermongate” scandal. We play some of that audio, attempt to clarify some of the issues involved here, and then look ahead to what this means for next year’s annual Southern Baptist Convention in Anaheim, CA. Plus, Jimmy and Joe do some spontaneous role-play. Adv...
Sacrifice, Submission, and Cigars
September 16, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBThe guys answer an email from a listener about “celebratory cigars,” and how to handle the smoking situation when his wife doesn’t exactly approve. This leads to a good conversation about handling disagreements in marriage and the practices of sacrifice and submission. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
What is Prayer?
September 13, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBThe guys are back in the Baptist Catechism, talking about the nature of prayer. Plus, Jimmy is eating healthy, and Joe is eating Flamin’ Hot Cheetoes. Baptist Catechism Q. 105 Q. What is prayer? A. Prayer is an offering up our desires to God, by the assistance of the Holy Spirit, for things agreeable to his will, in the name of Christ, believing, with confession of our sins, and thankful acknowledgments of his mercies. RESOURCES The Baptist Catechism A Scriptural Expositi...
Weekday Wisdom: The Awkward Christian Life
September 10, 2021 13:49 - 5 minutes - 5.02 MBToday we are meditating on 1 Pet 2:11, 12. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Watch Your Mouth
September 09, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBJimmy and Joe talk through how we speak to one another as Christians and focus in on Eph. 4:29. Why do so many of us neglect being more careful and constructive with our words? How can we do better? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Examining Ourselves
September 06, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBThe Lord’s Supper is to be received only by those who have believed in Jesus Christ. It is an ordinance that Jesus himself gave to the church. Yet we are told that we must still examine ourselves before partaking. What are we examining? Plus, Jimmy takes Joe Steve out for dinner. Baptist Catechism Q. 104 Q. What is required to the worthy receiving of the Lord’s Supper? A. It is required of them that would worthily partake of the Lords supper, that they examine themselves of their knowle...
Litton, Nirvana Baby, Covid
September 02, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBThe guys are talking through a few different issues today: Ed Litton’s recent interview on Not Another Baptist Podcast, the whole Nirvana Baby thing, and a listener’s question about Covid anxiety. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Baptism and Church Membership
August 30, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBJimmy is back from vacation and Joe got hives. They sit down to talk about the relationship between baptism and church membership. RESOURCES The Baptist Catechism A Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism by Benjamin Beddome Read Beddome’s Exposition online for free here. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Consuming Culture
August 26, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBJoe complains about McDonalds, Jimmy is distracted by TikTok, and the guys have discuss how to appreciate culture by digesting it biblically and theologically while avoiding the danger of thoughtless consumption. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
What is the Lord's Supper?
August 23, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBJimmy is still on vaca, but the guys banked some eps to keep you satisfied. Today the guys are on the sacrament, or ordinance, of the Lord’s Supper: Wine or juice, frequency, recipients? Plus, Joe is joining AARP. RESOURCES The Baptist Catechism A Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism by Benjamin Beddome Read Beddome’s Exposition online for free here. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Should Ed Litton Resign?
August 19, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBOk, here they go again, talking about the Ed Litton/sermongate thing. Jimmy and Joe wanted to circle back to this and explain how high the stakes are at this point, and why they believe Ed Litton should resign as President of the SBC. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mode Matters
August 16, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBThe guys are back and they are taking the how-to of baptism. Baptists dunk, dip, or immerse in water. But is mode that important? What did the. early church practice? Are there exceptions if providentially hindered from baptism by immersion? Plus, Jimmy has the bougiest grill ever. Baptist Catechism Q. 100 Q. How is Baptism rightly administered? A. Baptism is rightly administered by immersion, or dipping the whole body of the party in water, into the name of the Father, and of the Son,...
Falling Through the Cracks
August 12, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBToday Jimmy and Joe talk about why some people in local churches “fall through the cracks.” Why do some people struggle to “plug in,” develop relationships, and feel like they are a real part of the church? What is a church’s responsibility to lead people into community, and how do we commonly fail? What can people who feel disconnected do to press in where they are feeling left out? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Candidates for Baptism
August 09, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBJojo is back, Fofo is happy, and the guys get into who are the proper candidates for baptism. Plus, Jimmy nerds about about future Tolkien projects coming to Amazon, while Joe argues that Lord of the Rings is basically Twilight for homeschoolers. Baptist Catechism Q. 98 Q. To whom is baptism to be administered? A. Baptism is to be administered to all those who actually profess repentance towards God, faith in and obedience to our Lord Jesus Christ, and to none other. RESOURCES The Bapt...
Discouragement in Ministry
August 05, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBSteve McCoy finishes out the week as guest co-host with Jimmy but the whole episode is nearly ruined as these two dummies talk briefly about baseball. The guys then get into the reality of and their own experiences of discouragement in ministry. What is the way forward when walking through such difficult times? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
What is Baptism?
August 02, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBJimmy is joined by “The“ Steve McCoy as this week’s co-host to talk though baptism. What does baptism signify? Why do we value it as much as we do? And did Steve liken baptism to the coronavirus vaccine? What heresies lie ahead in this episode? Check it. Baptist Catechism Q. 97 Q. What is baptism? A. Baptism is an ordinance of the New Testament instituted by Jesus Christ, to be unto the party baptized a sign of his fellowship with him, in his death, burial, and resurrection; of his being ...
All the "Ologies"
July 29, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBWhat do you get when Nick Batzig and Doug Logan are on Doctrine and Devotion at the same time? You get magic, my friends. Jimmy and the guys get into all the “ologies” in this one. Enjoy1 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Banter of Truth: Confessional Integrity
July 27, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBThis episode of Banter of Truth is available to everyone for free! Jimmy and Nick Batzig invite Rev. David Strain on to talk about confessionalism in the church and our denominations. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Baptism and Lord's Supper with Nick Batzig
July 26, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBJoe is still out with the Rona. We appreciate our All Access members being patient with us as Joe works to get heathy enough to speak. Pray for him. But Jimmy brought on their great friend Nick Batzig to stand in as Cohost for the week. Buckle up. The week will just keep getting better! today the guys discuss Question 96 of the Baptist Catechism. Baptist Catechism Q. 96 Q. How do baptism and the Lord's supper become effectual means of salvation? A. Baptism and the Lord's supper become e...
God Wants You To Laugh
July 15, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBIn this episode Joe and Jimmy talk about laughter as a gift from God. What is laughter and why do we laugh? How does God’s “laughter” in the Bible differ from our. laughter? And how does laughter lift us above our afflictions? Plus, Jimmy had to get a sonogram—it was awkward. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
How to Read the Scripture
July 12, 2021 08:55 - 24 minutes - 22 MBWhile Jimmy and Joe are flying back from Vegas, we’ve got fresh pod all lined up and ready to go! Today the guys discuss how to read the Scripture in such a way that leads to conversion and sanctification. Baptist Catechism Q. 95 Q. How is the word to be read and heard, that it may become effectual to salvation? A. That the word may become effectual to salvation, we must attend thereunto with diligence, preparation, and prayer; receive it with faith and love,4 lay it up in our he...
Mailbag (Ep. 545)
July 08, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBWe wade back into the mailbag to discuss TV Jesus, loving God in seminary, executive pastor issues, and more. Plus, is Joe joining Jimmy in Vegas for the UFC fights? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
How the Word Works
July 05, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBJimmy and Joe discuss what it is that makes the word of God effective in converting sinners and sanctifying saints. Plus they talk a bit about the Litton controversy and this interview on SBC This Week, and by popular request we talk about and have. links to our current journal set up. AFFILIATE LINKS Jimmy’s Travelers Notebook Joe’s Traveler’s Notebook Baptist Catechism Q. 94 Q. How is the word made effectual to salvation? A. The Spirit of God maketh the reading, but especially the p...
Sermongate?
July 01, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBWe had to come back around to the same subject we covered on Monday because as this whole Ed Litton #sermongate thing progresses it is leading us to answer more questions and offer our perspective on the situation as it is clarified. If you don’t know what we’re talking about listen to Monday’s episode, Sermon Sharing. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Sermon Sharing?
June 28, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBWe pushed our discussion of the Baptist Catechism to Thursday so the guys could weigh in on the drama over Ed Litton’s use of JD Greer’s sermon content in one of his messages. (See the video below). Joe and Jimmy have addressed the issue of sermon stealing in the past, but wanted to discuss some of the issues here in this specific situation. What really happened? Was it sin, or just bad form? Why is this so important, and what’s up with research groups like Docent? Advertising Inquiries: ht...
Joe's Tweet
June 24, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBWhile at the SBC Joe tweeted a tweet. Is that how you say it? Not this one, but this one. It got quite a reaction. Was Joe unclear? Unfair? What was he getting at? The guys talk about it. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The Ordinary Means of Grace
June 21, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBJoe and Jimmy are back with Doctrine and Devotion’s regularly scheduled program, and today they are talking through the “ordinary means of grace.” In a hurry? Jump to the 7 minute mark to skip the Banter. Baptist Catechism Q. 93 Q. What are the outward means whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of redemption? A. The outward and ordinary means whereby Christ communicateth to us the benefits of redemption are his ordinances, especially the word, baptism, the Lord’s supper, and ...
When God Says No
June 17, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBJimmy and Joe open up the mail bag to answer some listener’s questions like: how do we process when God answers “no” to a prayer that seems to be clearly in line with his revealed will? How does a person who is called to ministry deal with a season of waiting before the work of ministry can begin? And, what Bibles, journals, and planners are we using these days? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Banter of Truth: SBC 2021
June 15, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBOn this episode of Banter of Truth Joe and Jimmy talk about this year’s Southern Baptist Convention, why this gathering is important, and what some of the current (and some are nutty) controversies are. And yes, Joe is there in Nashville! Plus, Joey shares the story of when he puked in public right in front of a church member. Banter of Truth is a podcast only available to our All Access members, but we are giving this episode away to everyone. We hope it’s helpful and enjoyable to you all....
Two Kinds of Repentance
June 14, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBJoe and Jimmy talk through the repentance that leads to life and a kind of “repentance” that leads to death. It’s a. fun convo that will remind you of the place repentance should occupy in. your life. And the guys recommend Thomas Watson’s classic, The Doctrine of Repentance. Baptist Catechism Q. 92 Q. What is repentance unto life? A. Repentance unto life is a saving grace, whereby a sinner, out of a true sense of his sin, and apprehension of the mercy of God in Christ, doth, with ...
Mailbag (Ep. 537)
June 10, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBJimmy and Joe are responding to more of your emails. Does God love the poor, and if so what does that mean? How do you witness to a Christian? How can better manage our devotional time? And are we bothered by financially supporting bad churches when we sing one of their “good songs”? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
What is Faith?
June 07, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBThe guys sat down after church on Sunday to discuss the nature of faith from the Baptist Catechism, Q. 91, and Jimmy’s “brown privilege.” Baptist Catechism Q. 91 Q. What is faith in Jesus Christ? A. Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace, whereby we receive and rest upon him alone for salvation, as he is offered to us in the gospel. RESOURCES The Baptist Catechism A Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism by Benjamin Beddome Read Beddome’s Exposition online for free here. ...
Does God Love Everyone?
June 03, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBFofo and Jojo talk through God’s love. Does God love everyone, or only his people? What are the implications. of how we understand God’s love? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Weekday Wisdom: Jesus Sets Sinners Free
June 02, 2021 05:00 - 4 minutes - 4.49 MBToday we are meditating on Galatians 5:1. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Escaping Wrath
May 31, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBHappy Memorial Day, suckas! The guys are back to talk through Q. 90 of the Baptist Catechism. How do faith, repentance, and the use of the means of grace relate to our freedom from wrath and security in Christ? Baptist Catechism Q. 90 Q. What doth God require of us that we may escape his wrath and curse, due to us for sin? A. To escape the wrath and curse of God due to us for sin, God requireth of us faith in Jesus Christ, repentance unto life,1with the diligent use of all the outward...
5 Principles of Productivity
May 27, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBJoe and Jimmy bring on their friend David Koch to talk about the value of productivity, and five principles for being more effective in our lives and ministries. David is a smart, funny, and gifted brother we love to listen to, whether it’s about pro wrestling, geek culture, productivity, or the gospel. This is a really good conversation that runs a full hour. Plus, Jimmy bores everyone with the one time Joe might have been wrong. BONUS: Guess the “bad” word David said. REFERENCES AND RECOM...
Wrath and Curse
May 24, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBJimmy and Joe get into a discussion sin and what every sin deserves. What are the different ways in which we sin, and how can they all deserve God’s wrath, in this life and the next, if some sins are more heinous than others? Plus, one of Jimmy’s kids won an award at his school. It’s a sweet story. Baptist Catechism Q. 89 Q. What doth every sin deserve? A. Every sin deserveth God’s wrath and curse, both in this life and that which is to come. RESOURCES The Baptist Catechism A Scriptu...
Hymns and Heretics
May 20, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBJoe and Jimmy discuss how our church determines what songs we sing and what songs we omit. How do we handle a song with solid lyrics written by a someone who doesn’t have solid theology? Would Redeemer Fellowship ever sing a Bethel song? Plus, Jimmy preached the truth of Scripture, and maybe a myth. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Degrees of Sin
May 17, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBJimmy and Joe jump back into the Baptist Catechism to discuss sin and whether or not some sins are more heinous than other sins. Plus, we talk Nickleback and Creed. And Joe's horrible piercings. Ok, this one is mostly banter. Baptist Catechism Q. 88 Q. Are all transgressions of the law equally heinous? A. Some sins in themselves, and by reason of several aggravations, are more heinous in the sight of God than others. RESOURCES The Baptist Catechism A Scriptural Exposition of the Bapti...