Joe and Jimmy are back after taking their kids to see two very different kinds of movies. In this episode they talk about idealism in ministry and how it can become dangerous if untethered from reality. How do we hold on to our biblical convictions while adapting to the demands of a growing church? Can one be both faithful and flexible in church ministry? This is another example of the guys thinking out loud. We'd love to have you join the conversation, so it fly on social media.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today’s episode covers a sensitive subject and may not be suitable for all audiences. The recently published Houston Chronicle article, Abuse of Faith: 20 Years and 700 Victims details a painful and prevalent problem in the Southern Baptist Convention related to sexual abuse and cover up in many of our local churches. Jimmy and Joe talk through the article and the related issues. RELATED CONTENT The Reality of Sexual Abuse Hits Home: What Happened? What Do We Do Now? by Al Mohler Grieved beyond Words… and Resolved by Denny Burk Southern Baptists Face Their #MeToo Moment by Russell Moore For all the links and show notes visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/sbc-abuseSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jimmy and Joe talk through an article by Church Lawless called, “10 Characteristics of the Best Bad Church Leaders I’ve Ever Known.” Is it possible to be a gifted leader, but not a good leader? Dr. Lawless offers 10 good and bad characteristics of this type of leader. Plus, Jimmy gets mail and accuses Joe of breaking federal law. For all the links, show notes, and the pic of Jimmy's mail visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/notgoodSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands