Today we get to hear Jimmy and Joe recap the West Coast Conference that went down last weekend. Spoiler: The conference was great, the hotel was terrible. Then the guys share the live recording of Doctrine and Devotion on the subject of friendship. The specific question is, “Can men and women be friends?” Be sure to check out Can Christian Men and Women Be Friends? by Paul Maxwell and The Church Needs Men and Women to Be Friends by Jen Wilkins. For all the links and show notes visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/menwomenSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy discuss the common marks of abusive pastors and toxic leadership. What are the signs of leaders who will do harm to the church? Below are 10 symptoms of abusive leadership. Toxic Leaders: 1. Avoid Unaccountability 2. Lack transparency 3. Demonstrate an arrogant/elitist spirit 4. Manipulate members 5. Have a Messiah Complex (I am the savior) 6. Have a Martyr Complex (I am persecuted) 7. Are harsh in the discipline of members 8. Maintain a painful exit process of members 9. Hate on other churches 10. Require extra biblical behavior RESOURCES https://churchleaders.com/pastors/pastor-articles/155481-10-ways-to-spot-spiritual-abuse.html http://www.ministrybestpractices.com/2013/09/9-marks-of-abusive-church.html https://www.9marks.org/article/dont-be-a-9marxist/ For all the links and show notes visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/abusiveSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today, the guys sit down to talk about reigniting one’s spiritual life through self examination. We all, at times, go through periods of spiritual stagnation and coldness. It is, in one way, an interruption in our communion with God. Because communion with God only flourishes when we understand the reality of our sin and God’s grace, we must regularly engage in self examination,(in which we consider our sins) and gospel meditation. One way of examining ourselves is to consider specific sins, in light of Scripture, and how they may be manifesting themselves in our personal lives. So, Joe and Jimmy take a brief look at the “seven deadly sins:” pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath and sloth. Plus, Jimmy quotes Katy Perry, and Joe quotes Axl Rose. OUR SPONSOR Trace the Themes is a free Bible study by pastor Spence Shelton that will help you trace the themes of Scripture as they unfold from Genesis to Revelation. This free 6-part study is perfect for small groups, family devotions, or individual use and includes videos and a downloadable study guide. Start your free Bible study today by visiting www.TraceTheThemes.com. For all the relevant links and show notes visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/examinationSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands