Happy New Year, suckas! Almost. As Jimmy and Joe wrap up 2017 they sit down to talk about the idea of resolutions. Earlier this year the guys covered Resolutions and Repentance, but in this episode they talk about what makes a resolution good. But first, just for fun, they walk through some of the “resolutions” passed by the Southern Baptist Convention. Some are a bit crazy. Some are good. You can search all the resolutions passed by the SBC here. You ready for the new Doctrine and Devotion website? It's days away. Before its launch on January 1 the website will be down for a day or two. But the podcast feed will keep running, so there will be no down time or delay on our audio.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy are back in the cigar shop, and are joined by Stephen Kopalchick. Stephen is a member of Redeemer Fellowship, Director of Global Distribution at Crossway, and the founder of The St. Charles Institute. The guys had Stephen on to discuss a passion of his, raising awareness about the persecuted church. What is persecution? What areas are hot today? How can American Christians and churches begin to think more deeply about and get involved in this issue? Be sure to read the article we referenced on the Chinese church and their public statement amidst severe persecution. For more information on the persecuted church you can check out the following resources suggested by Stephen. OUR SPONSOR Missional Wear is sponsoring today’s episode, and we are excited to tell you about their newest project. You know Missional Wear: christian tees, mugs, prints, and more, all reflecting good theology. But now they are producing amazing statue-busts of some of the great theologians. Head over to Kickstarter to get in on the project! For all the links and show notes visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/persecutedSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy are back on the mics talking about the coronavirus pandemic, the “shelter at home” order, and how churches are working to care for their people during this time. What are some of the good things that have come about because of the coronavirus? What specifically is Redeemer Fellowship doing to serve her people? Why is discipline and order important during all this forced downtime? And the guys revisit their problem with small group communion. Plus, Jimmy figures out how to use the “drop” feature on the new sound board. The 2020 Annual Conference It’s a good thing we scheduled our annual conference for the Fall this year! Doctrine and Devotion's fourth annual conference is Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19, 2020 in St. Charles, IL. Our theme for this two-day conference is Covenant Theology: God's Promises for God's People. Dr. Sam Renihan will be our keynote speaker, joined by Joe Thorn and Jimmy Fowler, walking us through the biblical covenants between God and his people. For all the details and to register click the link below. www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/corona-chaosSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands