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Good Doctrine

209 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratings

The Good Doctrine Podcast aims to encourage Christians to think more biblically, to ask more questions, and to love God more. Doctrine is vitally important in the life of a Christian, and we want to pair a right knowledge of God with right teaching about God. Hosted by pastors Dr. Josh Howard and Sean Pasley.

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Ep. 135 | Eschatology Matters

November 30, 2023 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MB

After a long absence we discuss changing opinions and the effects of different eschatological positions. Our sponsor (and an EXCELLENT resource for Bible study):  Logos.com/gooddoctrine Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 134 | Those Without A Head

August 21, 2023 14:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MB

Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world. - James 1:27 Our sponsor (and an EXCELLENT resource for Bible study):  Logos.com/gooddoctrine Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 133 | I'd Like To Thank The Academy

July 05, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MB

Not really. In this one we discuss Christian academia, it's relationship with the Church, and some things that are wrong with this institution.  Our sponsor (and an EXCELLENT resource for Bible study):  Logos.com/gooddoctrine Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 132 | Reconquista

June 19, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MB

On Mainline denominations and how to kick out the drag queens Resources: - Here is the video in question - Reconquista Website - Ready for Harvest YouTube channel Our sponsor (and an EXCELLENT resource for Bible study):  Logos.com/gooddoctrine Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 131 | Christian Nationalism and Theonomy

April 26, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MB

Quite the hot topic right now.  Josh's books: - The Exorcism of Satan - The King's Command -  A Primer for Conflict Our sponsor (and an EXCELLENT resource for Bible study):  Logos.com/gooddoctrine Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 130 | Preterism

March 23, 2023 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

"Things that were, things that are, and some things... that have not yet come to pass." Josh's books: - The Exorcism of Satan - The King's Command -  A Primer for Conflict Our sponsor (and an EXCELLENT resource for Bible study):  Logos.com/gooddoctrine Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 129 | Sex and Book Endorsements

March 08, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

It's like that 90's song except in this episode we smell that article. The article in question: https://web.archive.org/web/20230301170931/https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/sex-wont-save-you/ TGC's apology: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/sex-wont-save-you/ ____________________________________ Josh's books: - The Exorcism of Satan - The King's Command -  A Primer for Conflict Our sponsor (and an EXCELLENT resource for Bible study):  Logos.com/gooddoctrine Intro/Outr...

Ep. 128 | How (Not What) You Should Think About Asbury

February 22, 2023 06:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

Late to the party as usual. Here's an episode about everyone's favorite new "revival" Josh's books: - The Exorcism of Satan - The King's Command -  A Primer for Conflict Our sponsor (and an EXCELLENT resource for Bible study):  Logos.com/gooddoctrine Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 127 | Conflict

February 01, 2023 16:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB

Wanna fight about it? Josh's books: - The Exorcism of Satan - The King's Command -  A Primer for Conflict Our sponsor (and an EXCELLENT resource for Bible study):  Logos.com/gooddoctrine Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 126 | Is Smaller Better?

January 25, 2023 06:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

Smaller church = better Christians? Josh's books: - The Exorcism of Satan - The King's Command -  A Primer for Conflict Our sponsor (and an EXCELLENT resource for Bible study):  Logos.com/gooddoctrine Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 125 | The Traditions as They Were Delivered

January 12, 2023 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB

What were the "traditions" that the apostles and Jesus spoke about in the New Testament? Surely it wasn't that awful carpet color that was in your childhood church's sanctuary... was it? Prompted by a listeners question, in this episode we talk about the Catholic and Orthodox Churches and what is our responsibility in "defending" doctrine. Josh's new books: - The Exorcism of Satan - The King's Command Our sponsor (and an EXCELLENT resource for Bible study):  Logos.com/gooddoctrine Intr...

Ep. 124 | Listener Question: What is our Apologia?

January 04, 2023 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

Prompted by a listeners question, in this episode we talk about the Catholic and Orthodox Churches and what is our responsibility in "defending" doctrine. Josh's new books: - The Exorcism of Satan - The King's Command Our sponsor (and an EXCELLENT resource for Bible study):  Logos.com/gooddoctrine Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 123 | NO ONE ASKED FOR THIS!

November 30, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MB

Well, here it is. Our promised Q&A episode... but with a spicy twist! Josh's new books: - The Exorcism of Satan - The King's Command Our sponsor (and an EXCELLENT resource for Bible study):  Logos.com/gooddoctrine Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 123 | NO ONE ASKED FOR THIS!

November 30, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MB

Well, here it is. Our promised Q&A episode... but with a spicy twist! Josh's new books: - The Exorcism of Satan - The King's Command Our sponsor (and an EXCELLENT resource for Bible study):  Logos.com/gooddoctrine Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 122 | Professional Christianity

November 15, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MB

Why is "professionalism" frowned upon in most Christian circles, and how could being more "professional" improve your Christian life? Josh's new books: - The Exorcism of Satan - The King's Command Our sponsor (and an EXCELLENT resource for Bible study):  Logos.com/gooddoctrine Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 121 | Demons and the Demonic, Satan and the Satanic

October 26, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MB

It's that time of year again, but fortunately we're not going to subject you to a conversation about whether or not your children should go trick-or-treating for razor blades in their Mars bars. Demons and unclean spirits are real, so what does the Bible say about them and what's the real threat? Josh's new books: - The Exorcism of Satan - The King's Command Our sponsor (and an EXCELLENT resource for Bible study):  Logos.com/gooddoctrine Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: g...

Ep. 120 | Christian Parents Should Expect Christian Children

October 11, 2022 15:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

Not only is it your responsibility to raise your children in the fear and admonition of the Lord, but it should be your expectation that they stay fearful and admonished in the Lord. Email us at: [email protected] Josh's new books: - The Exorcism of Satan - The King's Command Our sponsor (and an EXCELLENT resource for Bible study):  Logos.com/gooddoctrine Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 119 | You Were Born Wicked

October 04, 2022 15:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MB

It's true. Josh's new books: - The Exorcism of Satan - The King's Command Our sponsor (and an EXCELLENT resource for Bible study):  Logos.com/gooddoctrine Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 118 | Owning the Libs is not a Christian Virtue

September 20, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MB

Caught you looking! Now that the clickbait has worked, why don't you give us a listen and hear what kind of things we want you to be thinking about. Josh's new books: - The Exorcism of Satan - The King's Command Our sponsor (and an EXCELLENT resource for Bible study):  Logos.com/gooddoctrine Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 117 | Bookish People

September 07, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MB

It's no secret that we've tried to encourage everyone to be better readers, but why is it important? Our sponsor (and an EXCELLENT resource for Bible study):  Logos.com/gooddoctrine Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 116 | Ashamed of the Gospel / Blood on Our Hands

August 17, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MB

What's the gospel? Am I required to tell people the gospel? What happens if they don't believe the gospel? Our sponsor (and an EXCELLENT resource for Bible study):  Logos.com/gooddoctrine Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 115 | Spheres of Authority and Being Fat

July 20, 2022 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MB

Stemming from a listener's question about healthy eating and fitness, we talk a little about why one might not want to be gluttonous and who really wears the plus-sized pants when it comes to making decisions about your life. Our sponsor (and an EXCELLENT resource for Bible study):  Logos.com/gooddoctrine Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 114 | Independence and Association

June 22, 2022 18:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB

A lot's happened in some big American denominations recently, so what should churches who want to part ways with these denominations consider before cutting loose? Our sponsor (and an EXCELLENT resource for Bible study):  Logos.com/gooddoctrine Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 113 | Communion Continued

June 08, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

A sort of follow-up or fleshing out of our previous episode. In this podcast we get more into the specifics of the ceremony and elements of the Lord's Supper. Also, Francis Chan said some silly stuff. Francis Chan interview on Remnant Radio Our sponsor (and an EXCELLENT resource for Bible study):  Logos.com/gooddoctrine Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 112 | Communion / Lord's Supper

June 01, 2022 16:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MB

We can't believe we've made it 112 episodes without talking about one of the TWO ordinances of the Christian Church! Part one of our discussion on this crucial topic. Our sponsor (and an EXCELLENT resource for Bible study):  Logos.com/gooddoctrine Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 112 | Communion/Lord's Supper

June 01, 2022 16:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MB

We can't believe we've made it 112 episodes without talking about one of the TWO ordinances of the Christian Church! Part one of our discussion on this crucial topic. Our sponsor (and an EXCELLENT resource for Bible study):  Logos.com/gooddoctrine Intro/Outro music from bensound.com

Ep. 111 | Nu Thang

May 18, 2022 15:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

"Young people, God's doin' a new thing Isn't He? In our community? Won't you stand with me right now and sing?"                                     - The immortal Michael Tait Our sponsor (and an EXCELLENT resource for Bible study):  Logos.com/gooddoctrine Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 110 | Abortion

May 11, 2022 16:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

Abortion - you know it, you hate it, but have you thought Biblically about it? Our sponsor (and an EXCELLENT resource for Bible study):  Logos.com/gooddoctrine Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 109 | Modesty, Don't Tell Me How To Dress, or "My Eyes Are Up Here!"

April 27, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

Is modesty more than head coverings and denim skirts? What about my fishnet muscle shirts? OBVIOUSLY there's more to this issue than clothes, so let's take a look at what real modesty looks like. Our sponsor (and an EXCELLENT resource for Bible study):  Logos.com/gooddoctrine Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 109 | Modesty, Don't Tell Me How To Dress or "My Eyes Are Up Here!"

April 27, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

Is modesty more than head coverings and denim skirts? What about my fishnet muscle shirts? OBVIOUSLY there's more to this issue than clothes, so let's take a look at what real modesty looks like. Our sponsor (and an EXCELLENT resource for Bible study):  Logos.com/gooddoctrine Intro/Outro music from bensound.com

Ep. 108 | Established Churches vs Church Planting

April 13, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MB

A church-planting pastor and a pastor of a well-established church have different things on their minds. Today we have a "brief" discussion about how perspectives change when you're in different roles. Our sponsor (and an EXCELLENT resource for Bible study):  Logos.com/gooddoctrine Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 107 | It's Not "Your" Bible

March 30, 2022 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

Where do your truth claims come from? Why can't I be an anthropomorphic wolf-kin in a man's body? Why should anyone care what you have to say? Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 106 | Thoughts and Prayers

March 16, 2022 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

What good are your thoughts and prayers when there's an evil dictator running amok? Together we try to think Biblically about a very hot topic. Josh's book recommendations Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 105 | DOES Good Doctrine Establish Good Living?

March 02, 2022 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

Of course. But also, why? And what does good doctrine have to do with unity in the church? Josh's book recommendations Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 105 | DOES Good Doctrine Establish Good Living?

March 02, 2022 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

Of course. But also, why? And what does good doctrine have to do with unity in the church? Josh's book recommendations Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 104 | Deconstruction

February 24, 2022 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

It's the new craze that's sweeping the nation! ...but it's really just another way for people to say they're not Christians anymore. Josh's book recommendations Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 103 | How to Move on from Old Flames

January 26, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MB

Sometimes you have to put down old dogs (and other illustrations). Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 102 | What is the Mission of the Church?

January 19, 2022 16:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

Sometimes it's as easy as "chapter and verse". Will this question be so simple? Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 102 | What is the Mission of the Church?

January 19, 2022 16:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

Sometimes it's as easy as "chapter and verse". Will this question be so simple? Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 101 | Natural Theology 101

January 05, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MB

There's a Twitter war a' brewin' ... and we're not part of it. Here's an episode on Natural Theology (among many other things) Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 100 | Burnout

December 15, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

How many of you wrote in your yearbooks that "It's better to burn out than to fade away"? Too many probably. Time stamps and links: TL;DR News - 4:36 Topic - 36:20 Josh's blog - https://joshhowardblog.wixsite.com/thisdaythatday Previous Molinism episode - https://www.buzzsprout.com/443017/episodes/2547721 Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 100 | Burnout

December 15, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

How many of you wrote in your yearbooks that "It's better to burn out than to fade away"? Too many probably. Time stamps and links: TL;DR News - 4:36 Topic - 36:20 Josh's blog - https://joshhowardblog.wixsite.com/thisdaythatday Previous Molinism episode - https://www.buzzsprout.com/443017/episodes/2547721 Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 99 | Is It Christian Culture or Just Your Culture?

November 11, 2021 17:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

Is everything you've ever known a lie? Probably.  Culture. It's the air we breathe, and we don't often think about it, but should Christians have a unique "culture" that's distinct from the culture of their community?  Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 99 | Is It Christian Culture or Just Your Culture?

November 11, 2021 17:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

Is everything you've ever known a lie? Probably.  Culture. It's the air we breathe, and we don't often think about it, but should Christians have a unique "culture" that's distinct from the culture of their community?  Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 98 | Who Do We Work With?

October 28, 2021 18:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MB

We're notoriously curmudgeonly... and nothing changes in this episode! We speak together about what it takes for Christians from different "camps" to work together effectively. Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 98 | Who Do We Work With?

October 28, 2021 18:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MB

We're notoriously curmudgeonly... and nothing changes in this episode! We speak together about what it takes for Christians from different "camps" to work together effectively. Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 97 | What's Worth Fighting For?

October 13, 2021 18:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

Everything. Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 97 | What's Worth Fighting For?

October 13, 2021 18:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

Everything. Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 96 | When Christians Change Their Minds

September 29, 2021 19:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MB

I think we eventually got around to the topic today... How tightly should Christians hold on to doctrinal beliefs, and what should those beliefs be based on? In this episode we talk about changing your theological opinions as a Christian.  Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 95 | The Power of Positive Thinking and Another Gospel

September 15, 2021 17:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

Don't call it a comeback...but we came back. Again. Everyone's heard of "the power of positive thinking", but how far has it infiltrated the Church? We might talk about it. This episode is based on a listener's question - if you'd like to ask a question or suggest an episode topic, email us at [email protected]! Intro/Outro music from bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]