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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. 28 - How to Eat the Meat and Spit Out the Bones

February 12, 2020 06:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

How should we engage theologians and pastors who have a hint of bad doctrine sprinkled in with the good? Should we expect to agree totally with every Christian thinker? We discuss the disgusting metaphor of "eating the meat while spitting out the bones" on this episode.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Ep. 27 | The Dangerous Myth of the Carnal Christian

January 29, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

What is a "carnal" (or "fleshly") Christian? Is there any such thing? No. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 27 - The Dangerous Myth of the Carnal Christian

January 29, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

What is a "carnal" (or "fleshly") Christian? Is there any such thing? No. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Ep. 26 | Middle Knowledge and the Corridors of Time

January 22, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

Sounds like a pretty cool band name, huh? Well it's not! It's heresy! Let's discuss Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 26 - Middle Knowledge and the Corridors of Time

January 22, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

Sounds like a pretty cool band name, huh? Well it's not! It's heresy! Let's discuss Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Ep. 25 | YOU ASKED FOR THIS!

January 15, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MB

You asked and we (kinda) answered!  5:20 - "How do you study the Bible?"  18:25 - "Is cremation unbiblical?" 29:03 - "What is 'amillenialism' and how does it's basis in scripture" 54:44 - "Are there guardian angels?" 1:05:52 - "Why don't Protestants use the Apocrypha?" &  Protestant canonicity of Scripture 1:17:50 - "The Witch of Endor" 1:37:41 - "Who do we pray to?"  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativ...

Ep. 25 - YOU ASKED FOR THIS!

January 15, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MB

You asked and we (kinda) answered!  5:20 - "How do you study the Bible?"  18:25 - "Is cremation unbiblical?" 29:03 - "What is 'amillenialism' and how does it's basis in scripture" 54:44 - "Are there guardian angels?" 1:05:52 - "Why don't Protestants use the Apocrypha?" &  Protestant canonicity of Scripture 1:17:50 - "The Witch of Endor" 1:37:41 - "Who do we pray to?"  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativ...

Ep. 24 - Resolutions

January 08, 2020 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

New year, new me. In this episode: Count Zinzendorf, Johnathan Edwards, and why goal-setting can be dangerous.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Ep. 24 | Resolutions

January 08, 2020 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

New year, new me. In this episode: Count Zinzendorf, Johnathan Edwards, and why goal-setting can be dangerous.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 23 - A Christmas Episode

December 18, 2019 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

In the words of the renowned theologian, Mariah Carey: I don't want a lot for Christmas There is just one thing I need I don't care about the presents Underneath the Christmas tree I just want you for my own More than you could ever know Make my wish come true oh All I want for Christmas is you. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Ep. 23 | A Christmas Episode

December 18, 2019 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

In the words of the renowned theologian, Mariah Carey: I don't want a lot for Christmas There is just one thing I need I don't care about the presents Underneath the Christmas tree I just want you for my own More than you could ever know Make my wish come true oh All I want for Christmas is you. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 22 | "If I Only Had a Brain" (The Case of the Straw-Man)

December 11, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

Discussing issues in theology and doctrine is necessary and beneficial -  but mis-representing your opposition is not. Join Pastors Sean and Josh for a discussion on telling the truth without making a "straw-man" argument about the opposition! Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 22 - "If I Only Had a Brain" (The Case of the Straw-Man)

December 11, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

Discussing issues in theology and doctrine is necessary and beneficial -  but mis-representing your opposition is not. Join Pastors Sean and Josh for a discussion on telling the truth without making a "straw-man" argument about the opposition! Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Ep. 21 | Ecclesiology: Age-Graded/Family Ministries

December 04, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

Today we're thinking together about ministries of the church - particularly, ministries centered around specific age groups. Is this a good thing? Is it a Biblical thing?  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 21 - Ecclesiology: Age-Graded/Family Ministries

December 04, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

Today we're thinking together about ministries of the church - particularly, ministries centered around specific age groups. Is this a good thing? Is it a Biblical thing?  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Ep. 20 | Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid

November 27, 2019 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

Should people "fear" God? Should a Christian fear God? Pastors Sean and Josh discuss what Scripture tells us about a biblical fear of the Lord.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 20 - Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid

November 27, 2019 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

Should people "fear" God? Should a Christian fear God? Pastors Sean and Josh discuss what Scripture tells us about a biblical fear of the Lord.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Ep. 19 | Mission Accomplished! (ft. JohnMichael Poulin)

November 20, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MB

What is a missionary? What is "missions?" In this episode, Pastors Sean and Josh are joined by fellow-pastor Johnmichael Poulin to hear about missions from first-hand experience.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 19 - Mission Accomplished! (ft. JohnMichael Poulin)

November 20, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MB

What is a missionary? What is "missions?" In this episode, Pastors Sean and Josh are joined by fellow-pastor Johnmichael Poulin to hear about missions from first-hand experience.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Ep. 18 | Mission Impossible

November 13, 2019 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

What is a missionary? What is "missions?" In this episode, Pastors Sean and Josh discuss what the biblical model of mission work is, and what the church can keep in mind concerning mission work.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 18 - Mission Impossible

November 13, 2019 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

What is a missionary? What is "missions?" In this episode, Pastors Sean and Josh discuss what the biblical model of mission work is, and what the church can keep in mind concerning mission work.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Ep. 17 | An EVENTful Episode

November 06, 2019 06:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

Why do churches plan events? Host potlucks? Put on talent shows? Maybe we might talk about that. Probably not, though. Join us for a rambling episode on what churches do that's not preaching, baptizing, and communion-ing!  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 17 - An EVENTful Episode

November 06, 2019 06:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

Why do churches plan events? Host potlucks? Put on talent shows? Maybe we might talk about that. Probably not, though. Join us for a rambling episode on what churches do that's not preaching, baptizing, and communion-ing!  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Ep. 16 - Luther Nailed It (5 Solas)

October 30, 2019 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

What was the Reformation about? And why does it matter today? In this episode, we discuss the 5 "Solas" of the Reformation, and discuss why Reformation theology is still alive and vibrant today.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Ep. 16 | Luther Nailed It (5 Solas)

October 30, 2019 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

What was the Reformation about? And why does it matter today? In this episode, we discuss the 5 "Solas" of the Reformation, and discuss why Reformation theology is still alive and vibrant today.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 15 - A Kind Invitation ("I See That Hand")

October 23, 2019 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

Christian sermons should include a call to respond to the gospel, but this response can look very differently in different churches. Why do we have an invitation? What should it look like? Join Pastors Sean and Josh for a discussion on the "invitation system." Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Additional music from www.bensound.com

Ep. 15 | A Kind Invitation ("I See That Hand")

October 23, 2019 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

Christian sermons should include a call to respond to the gospel, but this response can look very differently in different churches. Why do we have an invitation? What should it look like? Join Pastors Sean and Josh for a discussion on the "invitation system." Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Additional music from www.bensound.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 14 | Discipleship

October 16, 2019 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

What is discipleship, and who is a disciple? Think with us about this Biblical concept and current "hot topic" in Christian circles.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 14 - Discipleship

October 16, 2019 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

What is discipleship, and who is a disciple? Think with us about this Biblical concept and current "hot topic" in Christian circles.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Ep. 13 - The BEST Bible Translation

October 09, 2019 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB

Why does your church use that Bible translation? Which translation is best? Are there bad translations? Pastors Sean and Josh give an introduction to Bible translations, and why we prefer the ones we do.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Ep. 13 | The BEST Bible Translation

October 09, 2019 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB

Why does your church use that Bible translation? Which translation is best? Are there bad translations? Pastors Sean and Josh give an introduction to Bible translations, and why we prefer the ones we do.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 12 - Made in His Image (ft. Dr. John Mahony)

October 02, 2019 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

What does the Bible mean when it says that we are made in God's image? Why does this matter? Guest host Dr. John Mahony joins pastors Sean and Josh in discussing this foundational doctrinal issue.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Ep. 12 | Made in His Image (ft. Dr. John Mahony)

October 02, 2019 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

What does the Bible mean when it says that we are made in God's image? Why does this matter? Guest host Dr. John Mahony joins pastors Sean and Josh in discussing this foundational doctrinal issue.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 11 | The Gospel Truth

September 25, 2019 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

Some words are used so much they risk losing meaning, and that is certainly true of the word "gospel." So what IS the gospel? Pastors Sean and Josh discuss the essentials of what makes up the gospel message - the "good news." Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 11 - The Gospel Truth

September 25, 2019 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

Some words are used so much they risk losing meaning, and that is certainly true of the word "gospel." So what IS the gospel? Pastors Sean and Josh discuss the essentials of what makes up the gospel message - the "good news." Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Ep. 10 - Spare the Rod, Spoil the Church (ft. Greg Cook)

September 18, 2019 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MB

No one likes discipline - the Bible itself says as much (Heb. 12:11). Join pastors Sean and Josh, with guest-host pastor Greg, as church discipline is discussed as something vital, healthy, and biblical! Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Ep. 10 | Spare the Rod, Spoil the Church (ft. Greg Cook)

September 18, 2019 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MB

No one likes discipline - the Bible itself says as much (Heb. 12:11). Join pastors Sean and Josh, with guest-host pastor Greg, as church discipline is discussed as something vital, healthy, and biblical! Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 9 - The End(?) is Nigh!

September 11, 2019 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MB

When will Jesus return? How can we know? Does it even really matter? In this episode, Pastors Sean and Josh give a very, very brief introduction to eschatology: the study of the last things.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Ep. 9 | The End(?) is Nigh!

September 11, 2019 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MB

When will Jesus return? How can we know? Does it even really matter? In this episode, Pastors Sean and Josh give a very, very brief introduction to eschatology: the study of the last things.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 8 (pt. 2) | True, Singable, and Clear

September 04, 2019 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

Is all Christian music good? Is any? For that matter, what is Christian music? In this two-part episode, Pastors Sean and Josh discuss Christian music, art, and what makes "good" music for a Christian.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 8 (pt. 2) - True, Singable, and Clear

September 04, 2019 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

Is all Christian music good? Is any? For that matter, what is Christian music? In this two-part episode, Pastors Sean and Josh discuss Christian music, art, and what makes "good" music for a Christian.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Ep. 8 (pt. 1) - True, Singable, and Clear

August 28, 2019 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB

Is all Christian music good? Is any? For that matter, what is Christian music? In this two-part episode, Pastors Sean and Josh discuss Christian music, art, and what makes "good" music for a Christian.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Ep. 8 (pt. 1) | True, Singable, and Clear

August 28, 2019 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB

Is all Christian music good? Is any? For that matter, what is Christian music? In this two-part episode, Pastors Sean and Josh discuss Christian music, art, and what makes "good" music for a Christian.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 7 | Tiptoe Through the TULIPs (Calvinism & Arminianism)

August 21, 2019 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB

What happens when someone is saved? In theology, two major approaches to this question are called Calvinism and Arminianism. In this episode, pastors Sean and Josh introduce this subject.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 7 - Tiptoe Through the TULIPs (Calvinism & Arminianism)

August 21, 2019 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB

What happens when someone is saved? In theology, two major approaches to this question are called Calvinism and Arminianism. In this episode, pastors Sean and Josh introduce this subject.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Ep. 7 | Tiptoe Through the TULIPs (Calvinism & Arminianism)

August 21, 2019 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB

What happens when someone is saved? In theology, two major approaches to this question are called Calvinism and Arminianism. In this episode, pastors Sean and Josh introduce this subject.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 6 - Oh, the DEPRAVITY!

August 14, 2019 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

In a day and age where we assume people are naturally "innocent," Scripture teaches us differently. In this episode, Pastors Sean and Josh discuss the foundational biblical concept of depravity - the fallen state of mankind.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Ep. 6 | Oh, the DEPRAVITY!

August 14, 2019 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

In a day and age where we assume people are naturally "innocent," Scripture teaches us differently. In this episode, Pastors Sean and Josh discuss the foundational biblical concept of depravity - the fallen state of mankind.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 5 | Potpourri

August 07, 2019 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

God won't give you more than you can handle… or will He? In this episode of Good Doctrine, Pastors Sean and Josh quickly move through several sayings that are popular in Christian circles, and examine these statements through the lens of Scripture.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 5 - Potpourri

August 07, 2019 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

God won't give you more than you can handle… or will He? In this episode of Good Doctrine, Pastors Sean and Josh quickly move through several sayings that are popular in Christian circles, and examine these statements through the lens of Scripture.  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)