Doctrine And Devotion

In this episode Joe and Jimmy sit down with pastor Michael Beck of Gracenet Church, NZ to talk about the issue of worldliness. We hear Michael share a bit about his testimony, and then the guys get into what worldliness is and is not. This episode was recorded live at the Acts 29 New Zealand Conference in November 2017.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

While at the Doctrine and Devotion Conference in New Zealand this year Jimmy and Joe sat down with Pastor Nick Clevely of Covenant Grace Baptist Church (Timaru, New Zealand) to talk about the cult in his back yard and what he and his church were led to do about it. After you hear this story we hope you will be encouraged to preach the gospel and love the lost with works of grace following your words of grace.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The guys sat down with Dr. Jim Renihan at the Acts 29/Doctrine and Devotion Conference. Dr. Renihan is President and Professor of Historical Theology at IRBS Seminary. On this episode Joe and Jimmy ask Dr. Renihan, "What are the most important themes and doctrines related to creation?" Plus, Jimmy causes cultural confusion in New Zealand, and Joe gets top billing over Dr. Joel Beeke.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! In this episode, recorded before their trip to New Zealand, Jimmy and Joe discuss the elder candidacy process at Redeemer Fellowship. How are potential elders identified at Redeemer? How are specific men chosen to be elder candidates, and what does our elder candidacy consist of? If our process “hard,” or “robust?” Does Jimmy procrastinate? Will he ever finish his elder candidacy? Let’s find out. GO!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy sit down after preaching to talk about the "church planting green light". Specifically, they cover four essentials a church planter must have a grasp on before they are ready to sent out to plant. What is "calling", and what does it have to do with aptness for church planting? How does "context" play a role in one's readiness to plant? What does it mean to have "clarity" concerning the specific church someone desires to start? Why is "collaboration" so important in church planting? Plus, Jimmy calls us to have a "singular focus of two things."Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jimmy and Joe bring back Pastor Pat to talk about pastoral care. Pat is one of our closest friends, and someone we love to work along side in the ministry at Redeemer Fellowship. Pat is the "Community Life Pastor" at Redeemer and the official babysitter of the Jofo. What is the nature of pastoral care? how do churches get it wrong? What should pastors be prioritizing in their shepherding of the people?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy and back, talking about the "communion of the saints." What is the communion of the saints? How is this different than simple community? What are the privileges and responsibilities in this communion?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy are ready to talk "thanksgiving", but first have to take some time to enjoy their recent victory in Canasta over Pastor Pat and Member Justin. This episode isn't a conversation about the holiday, but the spiritual practice of thanksgiving. What is thanksgiving, and why is it so important? If it's supposed to be an essential part of the Christian faith, why is it often lacking in our lives?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today Jimmy and Joe talk to Pastor Tyler Drewitz, one of the planters of Ridgeline Church in Salt Lake City, UT, about the various roles of pastors and his new ministry MyXP. What is the difference between a Lead Pastor, an Executive Pastor, and an Associate Pastor, and why is there a need for different kinds of leaders among elders?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today Jimmy and Joe discuss the "the priesthood of all believers." In what way are all Christians called priests, and what does it call us to do? How can this doctrine go wrong in the local church? Plus, Jimmy cries, and Joe is right—for once.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Jofo continue their celebration of the Reformation and get into "semper reformanda". You thought they were done with the Latin phrases? Not yet. What does semper reformanda mean? Where does it come from? How do we get it wrong? What does it mean for us today?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The guys are back, talking through the issue of discouragement. Where does discouragement come from? Is it ever helpful? What are the different ways we should deal with our discouragement? Plus, Wonder Twin Power and why the guys don't get the "call back."Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy wrap up the Reformation 500 series while sitting in the car. All Christians seem to embrace "the glory of God" as the be all, end all, ultimate purpose of all things. But what does it mean in the context of salvation? How do we glorify God? Plus, Jimmy is a baby.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy are really short on time this week so they recorded an episode while running errands in Joe's car on a very rainy day. Up on today's episode, "sola fide" or "faith alone." What is faith, and how does it differ from simple knowledge or an assent to facts? Plus Joe helps the Reformed tradition understand faith, and Jimmy quotes DC Talk.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The guys are back talking "sola gratia" as they continue their Five Solas series for the Reformation 500 celebration. How is "grace alone" in jeopardy in our evangelical churches? How does the grace of God alone free us to live lives of godliness?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy continue their series through the five solas and talk through “Solus Christus.” What is the basic meaning behind “Christ Alone”, and how high are the stakes with this doctrine? How do evangelicals drift into a practical denial of Solus Christus? Plus, more Jared Wilson quotes!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jimmy and Joe kick off a five part series on the five "solas" of the Protestant Reformation. First up, "sola scriptura." Why is this the foundational principle of the Reformation? What should this doctrine mean for us as Christians and the local church? Plus, Jimmy's Latin, Spanish, and Italian accent show how beautiful language can be.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy are hanging on the back porch, enjoying the fall weather, and talking about “God’s decree.” What is the decree of God? How sovereign is God in the affairs of humanity? How does the Reformed tradition understand man’s responsibility for his own actions?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy are on the back porch enjoying the unseasonably warm weather talking about church revitalization. What needs to happen in a church that has become unhealthy, or is even dying? What must be addressed for church revitalization to become a reality in a local congregation? Plus, Jimmy tries to sell fake coaching on the pod.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jimmy and Joe finally get to the issue of self-defense and justified violence. What was their experience of violence growing up? Is violence ever permissible or even necessary? What does the Scripture say about self-defense? What do the guys think about guns?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands