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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Mailbag (Ep. 529)
May 13, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBJoe and Jimmy open up the mailbag to talk through the church’s obsession with “masculinity,” time management in ministry, COVID conflict in churches, critiquing conservatives, and regional conferences. In a hurry? Skip the banter by jumping to the 12:20 mark. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Weekday Wisdom: Grace and Law
May 11, 2021 06:00 - 4 minutes - 4.26 MBToday it's available for everyone! So, what are we doing? Today, we are meditating on Galatians 2:21. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The Ten Commandments
May 10, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBHere we go again, on our own. Going down the only road we’ve ever known. Or something like that. The guys discuss the 10 commandments, again, thinking through their value and why Christians should be very familiar with them. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Sermon Stealing
May 06, 2021 11:30 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBJoe and Jimmy discuss the sermon stealing, preaching plagiarism, or whatever you want to call it when a pastor takes someone else’s sermon and preaches it like it’s their own. When does a preacher need to cite his sources? What if a preacher has permission to preach someone else’s sermon? What are the consequences of sermon stealing? REFERENCES Zach Stewart’s Plagiarzed Sermon Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
God, or Your God?
May 03, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBJoe and Jimmy discuss the preface to the ten commandments, where God says, “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.” What do these words mean for the people of God as they hear his law? How does this impact the way Christians today hear the commands of God? See the Baptist Catechism, Questions 48, and 49. RESOURCES The Baptist Catechism A Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism by Benjamin Beddome Read Beddome’s Exposition onl...
Word Partners
April 29, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBJoe and Jimmy welcome Dave DeHaan, from Word Partners, to the podcast to talk about training church leaders to rightly interpret and preach the word of God, who can then train others to do the same. We love how God is using Word Partners, and we love Dave, He’s a solid brother who is passionate about the truth and the church. This is a great conversation we know you will benefit from. Plus, we cover Jimmy’s special tooth brushing regimen. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The Essence of God's Law
April 26, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBThe guys are back talking through the moral law from questions 46 and 47 from the Baptist Catechism. Why is love for God and neighbor the summation of the law and how does this work to move God’s people to obey? 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
Rural Mission
April 22, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBJimmy and Joe invited pastor and author Will Basham to the podcast to talk about his new book, Rural Mission: Insights From A Rural Church Planter. Why has the rural mission field been neglected by so many church planting agencies? What are some unique challenges in ministering in rural America? How do you know if you are a good fit for ministry in the rural context? Be sure to pick up Will’s book, Rural Mission, and check out Rural Church Voices, a collaboration of leaders who care deeply ...
The Moral Law
April 19, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBThe guys talk about the “moral law,” and how Jimmy rolls with his celebrity friends. The Baptist Catechism, Question 45 Q. What did God at first reveal to man for the rule of his obedience? A. The rule which God at first revealed to man for his obedience, was the moral law. 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
Mailbag
April 15, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBToday the JoFo open the mailbag, and a can of worms, when they discuss maintaining humility and passion in preaching, why Redeemer has communion before the sermon, and using people’s preferred pronouns. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Banter of Truth: Deconversion
April 13, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBWe 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 yo...
Duty
April 12, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBJoe 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 Beddo...
Things Pastors Hate
April 08, 2021 14:30 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBJoe and Jimmy have some fun talking about things every pastor hates. Don’t worry, they ain’t mad. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Developing Preachers
April 01, 2021 16:13 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBThe 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 t...
The Wicked After Death
March 29, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBJoe 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 resur...
Fighting and Feelings
March 25, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBListen 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The Benefits of the Resurrection
March 22, 2021 13:25 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBJoe 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 Scriptu...
Defending Dane
March 18, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBYou 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redci...
The Benefits of Death
March 15, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBJimmy 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 Ben...
Weekday Wisdom: Heavy Hearts and Good Words
March 12, 2021 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.29 MBEvery 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
A Beginner's Guide to Journaling
March 11, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBJimmy 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 hand...
Five More Graces
March 08, 2021 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBToday 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 acc...
Sanctification
March 01, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBThey 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...
Ministers and Money
February 25, 2021 06:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBJoe 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Adoption
February 22, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBJimmy 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Dueling Fundamentalisms
February 18, 2021 06:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBJoe 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!...
The Benefits of Our Calling
February 15, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBToday 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Dealing with Discouragement
February 11, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBJoe 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Effectual Calling
February 08, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBJimmy 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The Character of a Leader
February 04, 2021 06:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBSo 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Banter of Truth Preview
February 02, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBBanter 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The Offices of Christ
February 01, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBIt’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...
Keep Yourselves from Idols
January 28, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBJump 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 ed...
The Son of God Became Man
January 25, 2021 06:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBToday 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 Bapti...
Use Your Anger
January 21, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBToday 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The Redeemer
January 18, 2021 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBHappy 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 Baptis...
Christian Nationalism
January 14, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBThe 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? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
God's Plan
January 11, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBHere 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 th...
Storming the Capitol
January 07, 2021 22:57 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBAnother 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?! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Five Ways to Fail as a Friend
January 07, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBJimmy and Joe realize they haven’t had a fight in a while as they discuss five ways to fail as a friend. Plus Jimmy tries to stump Joe with some music trivia. Five Ways to Fail as a Friend By focusing on yourself. By avoiding transparency. By ignoring your friend’s successes. By ignoring your friend’s failures. By refusing to protect your friend. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Mankind's Misery
January 04, 2021 06:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBIf sin has brought misery into the world and upon all sinners, why don’t all men seem to experience misery? Baptist Catechism Question 18 Q. What is the misery of that estate whereinto man fell? A. All mankind by their fall lost communion with God, are under his wrath and curse, and so made liable to all miseries in this life, to death itself, and to the pains of hell for ever. RESOURCES The Baptist Catechism A Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism by Benjamin Beddome Read ...
All Access is Here!
January 01, 2021 06:00 - 2 minutes - 2.55 MBThis is a short promotion for what’s next from Doctrine and Devotion. Since 2016 Joe and Jimmy have been putting out two podcasts a week to encourage listeners in rich, experiential theology in the context of friendship and conversation. Nothing is changing there. You can expect “fresh pod” every Monday and Thursday like always. But we are now offering even more for those who want to support Doctrine and Devotion. Beginning January 1st 2021 Doctrine and Devotion All Access will be live. All...
Time to Change
December 31, 2020 06:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBThe guys look forward to 2021 and discuss the changes they are making in their lives to honor God, serve others, and enjoy life. Plus, Jimmy declines Latin, and Joe is fat shamed. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Jofo's Recos
December 29, 2020 17:16 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBHere’s a bonus episode for everyone where the guys share some of their recommendations for the new year. What book rocked their worlds in 2020 that they would recommend? What books are they most excited about being released in 2021? Recommended apps? Recommended TV shows? And more. Plus, Joe gives Jimmy his Christmas present, and Jimmy can’t stop making The Office references. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Original Sin
December 28, 2020 13:56 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBJimmy and Joe are having a post-Christmas hang out to discuss the doctrine of original sin and questions 19, 20, and 21 from the Baptist Catechism. Is original sin only about the inheritance of a sinful nature, or does it also include guilt for what happened in the Garden? What Scripture supports this doctrine? Plus, the guys share the best/worst of their Christmas day. RESOURCES The Baptist Catechism A Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism by Benjamin Beddome Read Beddome’s Ex...
Advent 2020
December 24, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBIt’s Christmas Eve, so Joe and Jimmy talk about Advent and Christmas sermon series, and why so many pastors don’t enjoy preaching them. But they spend most of their time talking through the sermons they preached for this year’s Advent series at Redeemer Fellowship, The Savior You Need. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
JMac, Journaling, and Finding a New Church
December 23, 2020 06:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBBONUS EPISODE! Joe and Jimmy meet up after work to eat some gizzards and answer some listener email. What’s going on at John MacArthur’s church in California, and do we even care? Lots of email and messages have come in about journaling, so the JoFo gives some advice. And for all those asking us how to find a local “reformed church” to their area, here’s our answer. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The First Sin
December 21, 2020 06:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBJoe and Jimmy open up their Bibles and the Baptist Catechism to talk through the sin of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. What was specifically forbidden by God? How did the serpent tempt Eve? Did the serpent look like Falkor the luckdragon from The NeverEnding Story? Plus, Jimmy one time wound up on a nude beach. Baptist Catechism Question 18 Q. What was the sin whereby our first parents fell from the estate wherein they were created? A. The sin whereby our first parents fell from the ...
Dark Night of the Soul
December 17, 2020 06:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBChristians are called to “walk in the light,” (Eph. 5:8; 1 Jn. 1:7) and yet in God’s providence there are times when the faithful find themselves walking in a kind of darkness where God seems to be silent and distant. Many refer to this as a “dark night of the soul.” How is this dark night different from the more common forms of depression or affliction? And, is there a way to persevere through the night and find the light of morning? RECOMMENDED READING First we have a couple free online ...
What is Sin?
December 14, 2020 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBIt’s a new week, so we got some new pod for ya! Jimmy and Joe discuss the nature of sin, why defining our terms is so important, and the difference between the sins of commission, omission. Plus, Jimmy makes up more words. Baptist Catechism Question 17 Q. What is sin? A. Sin is any want of conformity unto, or transgression of, the law of God. RESOURCES The Baptist Catechism A Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism by Benjamin Beddome Read Beddome’s Exposition online for free...