Joe and Jimmy are back, trying to figure out their new recording equipment. They discuss ecclesiology: how sone churches are better than others, but that all churches, even the healthiest ones, are “subject to mixture and error.” And that some “churches” are not churches at all. Nevertheless, the church of Jesus Christ will persevere and grow until our Lord returns. Plus, the guys recommend a few books on ecclesiology. Recommended Reading The Church by Edmund Clowney, Manual of Church Order by JL Dagg, Outgrowing the Ingrown Church by C. John Miller, The Church of Christ by James Bannerman, God Redeeming His Bride: A Handbook for Church Discipline by Robert Cheong, and What Is the Mission of the Church? By DeYoung and Gilbert OUR SPONSOR The New American Standard has long been recognized as the gold standard among word-for-word translations. Zondervan is honored to continue its long-standing relationship with the Lockman Foundation in publishing the New American Standard Bible. Starting this month, Zondervan is delighted to publish new, beautiful Bibles in the NASB 1995 text with Zondervan’s new exclusive NASB Comfort Print® typeface. Zondervan has once again partnered with 2K/Denmark to create this brand-new typeface for all new NASB Bibles published by Zondervan. One of the most anticipated Bibles coming this month is the new NASB Single-Column Reference Bible. No detail was overlooked when crafting this beautiful Bible for students of God’s Word. And for those wanting a premium Bible that will last, check out this Bible in Zondervan Premier Collection. For more information on the new NASB Comfort Print and to see all the new NASB Bibles coming out this month, visit NASB1995.com. For all the links and show notes visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/1689263Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy step into the subject of joy.Where does joy come from and how does it transcend our circumstances? What role does faith play in our afflictions? How can we find joy in the midst of  our afflictions?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jimmy and Joe are back from the annual Doctrine and Devotion conference to talk a bit about the discouragement of pastors in 2020. Why is this year so hard, and why do so many pastors appear to be ready to leave their churches? Then the guys look at John Piper’s “Thirty Reasons Why It Is a Great Thing to Be a Pastor” from his updated book, The Supremacy of God in Preaching. Plus, we announce a winner for the ESV Reader’s Bible Giveaway, Jimmy learns there is no fight in Vegas, and Joe gets a last minute invite to go to “Sin City.”Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands