Doctrine And Devotion

Joe and Jimmy discuss the complexities of starting a small group in a church that doesn’t have any. This is not a discussion on launching a small group ministry in the church, but how to start one when the church itself isn’t providing any. What are the possible dangers, the traps to avoid, and the principles to follow?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Banter of Truth is a commercial-free podcast only available to our All Access subscribers, but today we are sharing with all our listeners. On this episode the guys talk through how to develop discussion questions based on the Sunday sermon. This is helpful stuff for those looking to talk through their pastor’s sermon with their family or a small group. Here’s the outline from Redeemer Fellowship referenced in this episode.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today Joe and Jimmy open up the mailbag to talk through heavy metal for children, men’s conferences, and children’s ministers.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today all of our listeners get a peek at Weekday Wisdom, the daily meditations released Monday through Friday for our All Access subscribers. Today we continue our walk through Psalm 37, focusing on verses 23 and 24.If you'd like to support the Doctrine and Devotion and get all the extra, commercial free content you can subscribe through the app you're using today. Just follow the link below, "Support this podcast."Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Krista joins Joe and Jimmy for a free-flowing discussion on corporal punishment. Is spanking children biblical? Is it a commanded form of discipline, or one example from which we can learn something? What is the aim of discipline?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today Jimmy and Joe talk about the nature of and need for fellowship for the healthy Christian life. Why are we sometimes prone to isolation and how is it dangerous? What are the benefits of Christian fellowship?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Someone said something on the internet and Joe and Jimmy talk about it. Ok, it was Dr. Strachen, and he was calling on men to cut their long hair. Like a scene out of an 80’s movie. Does 1 Corinthians 11:2–16 teach that long hair on a man is inherently sinful? What was the real message behind Strachen’s post? Was the message lost in the way it was presented?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

It’s mailbag! Today Jimmy and Joe answer listeners’ questions about Lecrae’s at-home communion tweet, The Way of the Master evangelism, reading non-calvinist theology, deacons, and the sin of talking during a movie.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Skip to the 13:11 mark to jump the banter and hit the main subject. Today the guys are talking about common fears and obstacles in evangelism, and how to deal with them. From fears of rejection and loss, to the obstacles of inexperience and not having non-Christian friends, Joe and Jimmy talk through ways to change our thinking and habits to be better evangelists.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jimmy and Joe talk through the discipline of “preaching to yourself” as a form of biblical meditation. What does it mean to preach to yourself? What doesn’t qualify? How do we practically go about it?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

With the upcoming Doctrine and Devotion Southwest Conference, Reforming Evangelism, coming up on Jan. 29th in Burelson, TX, Joe and Jimmy lean in with a conversation about evangelism. Why are Christians praying for opportunities to share the gospel, but not taking those opportunities? Statistics are shared from Lifeway Research here.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

What does it mean to mock? What does the Bible say about it, and why does the world mock the church? Do we ever deserve it? And how might understanding why the world mocks help us suffer well? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Happy New Year, suckas! The guys are back and as they are working to grow and improve how their church operates, they offer 14 ways to improve your church’s members’ meetings. Members’ meetings can be boring, painful, and even unhelpful, but they don’t have to be. Listen in to hear how things can be better.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and buckle up! We are taking this week off, but we ain’t just resting. We are prepping for an exciting new year. The 2022 Southwest Conference in Burleson, TX is going down on Jan. 29th. Get the details and register here.We are also launching our new merch store with all our classic, and some new designs in every size. Stay tuned for the details in the next week.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Merry Christmas, suckas! As we near the end of the holidays and look ahead to a new year, Joe and Jimmy walk through ways you can better your local church in 2022. A church’s health doesn’t just come from the character of the leadership or the strength of its polity. A church’s health is deeply reliant on her members. The guys outline 7 things you can do to make your church a better place and community in 2022.1. Be Present and Participate2. Be Supportive3. If You Have/See a Problem Say Something4. Look for Solutions to Problems5. Strengthen Your Relationships6. Serve with Your Gifts7. Invite People to Your ChurchSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy talk through 6 reasons Jesus was born, and what our response to these purposes should be.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jimmy is back, and the guys call up Matt Henslee to discuss the 2022 SBC Pastors’ Conference in Anaheim, CA on June 12-13 just before the SBC’s annual convention. Why are we talking to Matt? Because he’s the President of the 2022 Pastor’s conference, and he’s responsible for the event. Why is this next Pastors’ Conference going to be worth attending? Matt has the answers. Plus, Jimmy is having issues with a new toilet at work.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this episode of Banter of Truth Joe and Krista discuss the idea of forgiving yourself. Is forgiving yourself possible? Is it biblical? What does it even look like?And this week we are giving this All Accesss episode away to all our listeners.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In Jimmy’s absence Joe continues to try and replace him by bringing the amazing Krista McDunn back on the podcast. Today Joe and Krista (a licensed professional counselor) talk through when pastors should refer people to professional counselors. But first Joe asks Krista what she likes more: AC/DC or ACBC. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Next year Redeemer will be walking through the book of Acts on Sunday mornings, and Jimmy and Joe talk through why that particular book of the Bible is a good choice for that church at this time. For an easy to read commentary pick up I. Howard Marshall’s work on Acts. More resources are linked below.Suggested Resources for Studying ActsThe Book of Acts (NICNT), F.F. BruceThe Acts of the Apostles : A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary, Ben Witherington IIIActs of the Apostles (Geneva Series), J. A. AlexanderSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands